There is this fish at my work. It is all alone in this glass bowl in an area where there aren’t really any people just ones that pass by to go to other areas of the building. I feel sorry for that fish. What a freaking lonely existence.

Hope I look as good when I am 43. Anyway, I am going to the Canadian National Science Fiction Expo next Saturday and will get a chance to meet him and get his autograph. I have always liked him and his character Spike from Angel/Buffy and didn’t find out until about a year ago that we have the same birthday. Cool.

I spent a couple of days traipsing about cemeteries around central Ontario. No, not a fetish or goth thing..lol. I was doing some geneology research with my mother and taking pictures of headstones of various family members who passed away in the 1800’s and 1900’s. That portion of my family lived quite a long time. Most of them were in their 80’s and 90’s when they passed on. Good to know. Someday, when I am not so terrified of flying and have bundles of cash lying around, I will get to England to do some of the research there.

Today I am off to a comic book store to see what goodies they might have and tomorrow it is to Toronto for a volunteer meeting for the Expo.

The diet is going very well and I am 50% of the way to my target. Yay. A lot of people will be quite suprised when I go back to school. Oh ya, and I had laser surgery for my eyes and the results are awesome!!!!

The wiccan celebration was very interesting and enjoyable to watch. We plan on attending some of the classes in the futre but with my hectic schedule it won’t be as often as I like.

In other news…I am have volunteered for the Canadian National Expo which has several venues such as Science Fiction, Horror, Comic Books, Anime and Gaming. They have an amazing list of guest stars. There have tons of people volunteer and only have so many volunteer spots so we will see what happens but I won’t find out until the beginning of August. If you don’t know about the expo here is a link.

http://www.hobbystar.com/ComicConTorontoV2/CC_Main.asp

Well, that’s about it for now.

L8r,

Crimson

I decided to surprise my mother today by taking her to a summer solstice celebration. I haven’t been to one before but have been interested for some time. I’ve looked to see if there are any local groups as many offer classes but so far have not found a truly established circle. The Wiccan Church of Canada has a Temple a short enough drive away so we are joining their celebration and might attend some of their classes on other weekends.

I might even run into some of my university friends that are wiccan and/or pagan.

I have to stop reading sad books when I know how much they affect me when I am in a low curve. Last night I read “Suzanne’s Diary to Nicholas” by James Patterson, which is a huge departure from most of his other books like “Kiss the Girls” and “Along Came a Spider”. Anyway, after finishing it I had to go to the grocery store to pick up some things and I cried all the way there and all the way back because of this story. Thankfully I was able to maintain some composure while in the store at least. It had me depressed all night and even thinking about it chokes me up a tad.

Not to worry though friends, I am feeling quite better today and it was a really good book if anyone is interested in reading it.

Another book that I read a short while ago that was REALLY good was “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold. She writes the story from a very unique and interesting perspective.

Next on my list is “Lost” by Joy Fielding. The fictional story takes place during the Toronto Film Festival which is what piqued my interest being a Canuck and all.

The diet is going very well, I have lost 37 pounds in less than two months…hurray!!

Well, my Psychology of Learning class is starting soon so I have to be off. Last week the classroom was infested with ants, which is odd since we are on the third floor.

Co-worker (yesterday): How long do you think it will take for them to fix my computer?

Me (today): Your tablet PC has returned (I sent it back out Wednesday, I think they flew it there in a Concorde jet). I am currently reimaging it and installing Hedgehog. If it works you must build a small statue with my likeness out of grilled cheese sandwiches honouring me and placed in the lunch room for consumption.

Me: Have a supercalafragilistickexpialadocious weekend!!!

Friend: Wow, good spelling! I’m impressed!

Me: That’s what happens when one has the I.Q. of a box of cornflakes, you pick up a lot of useless information. I am just full of meaningless data.

Another old entry that is probably amusing only to myself…lol. As a note about it, it turned out to be gallstones and I had my gallbladder removed. Now if only I could have a good portion of my a** removed…hmmm….

Date: 2002-03-15 12:10
Subject: Captain Montezuma and the Puke Brigade
Security: Public
Mood: sick
Music: Office radio music..sounds like The Beach Boys

Well I managed to get my essay done and it is actually one of the best essays I have ever written. Grace under pressure.

I am still quite ill and I have warned my co-workers to stay away from my desk if they know what is good for themselves as my stomach problem seems to have some interesting side effects. They seem quite compliant. Perhaps I will settle it with a nice infusion of chocolate. That ought to make me feel muuuuuuch better.

Let’s see what unprofound thoughts can I muster up today (mainly to entertain myself). How about the format of my postings here. No, I don?t’ expect that some large audience is going to find my silly writings very prolific or even an audience of more than three but I have chosen the format of writing to an unseen unknown yet adoring public. So, my few friends here reading this gibberish, please bear with me, I am suffering from delusions of grandeur. Possibly another side effect of my upset tummy. Ya, ya, that’s it! Captain Montezuma and the Puke Brigade made me do it.

Well, my non-existent hoards of fangirls and fanboys I must bid you adieu and the lavatory a fond familiar hello. The chocolate theory did not work so well.

Just in case you’ve had a rough day, here is an 8-step stress management technique recommended in the latest psychological texts. The funny thing is that it really works.

1. Picture yourself near a stream.
2. Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air.
3. No one but you knows your secret place.
4. You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called “the world”.
5. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
6. The water is crystal clear.
7. You can easily make out the face of the person you’re holding underwater.
8. See! You’re smiling already —

I think this is the most I have ever posted in one day, except perhaps the Adventures of Panel Board Man. Anyway, my little reunion this weekend has got me thinking about other people that I miss.

Nancy – Who was there when D was born and moved out west. College life was wickedly fun together. I tried finding her web page today since I lost the link but I can’t find it.

Owen – The gifted genius. Even though we are better off not talking I still miss him and think about him.

Suzanne – A childhood friend but we don’t really have anything in common anymore so we didn’t stay in contact. Guess that is one of the tragedies of growing up.

And of course Grace, always always Grace.

Well, the list goes on I had better quit now before I go from happy to meloncholy.