I guess its time I give an update. I've been putting it off for too long...
2010 thus far has been a good year for me. Seeing as how 2009 was pretty lame and monotonous, I can say I've been off to a good start so far.
I'm gonna rewind a little bit... forgive me... since I have been lacking in updates, it would only be fair to set the context as to how my life has changed for the better.
2009 was a shitty year for me. I lived in downtown Montreal in an expensive 4 1/2 that I shared with my best friend Dave. I spent most of the year indoors, and only worked part time 15-20 hours a week. I was spending more money than I was making, and I'd smoke weed with him and my buddies almost every day and just play video games. It was hedonism to the max. That sounds like awesome fun for most people, but it was making me unhappy... depressed even. I had the company of my life-long high school friends, which was nice, but all we'd ever do is get high, play video games, talk shit and watch TV, it was a repetitive and eventually boring cycle. When I look back now, I realize that it was all just mind-numbing escapism, a way for me to avoid my responsibilities and avoid making something out of my life.
You see I'm the kind of person who can't be doing the same shit for too long. Routines tend to depress me. So doing the same shit constantly all year, not meeting new people (Like I had hoped I would when I moved out), not going out, not exploring the world really put me down. So change was necessary for a better quality of life.
So in November, my friend and I moved out of the apartment, he went to his parents and I found a place just outside of downtown Montreal (In Mile-end for all of you MTLers). I moved in with 3 strangers, which was a real shock to the system seeing as how I had to really put myself out there and change up my habits.
Since I moved here, I must say things have been going great (aside from my job, which has sucked, but I think I'll discuss this another time.) One of the French girls I lived with moved back to France, and my good friend Kate moved into her room in January. Kate's an awesome and outgoing girl so its nice to have her around, she has super positive vibes.
Oh, I forgot... I also quit World of Warcraft back in December, which freed up a lot of my time. For those of you reading this that don't know what that is, it's an Online video game that you play alongside with millions of other people. It's VERY ADDICTING. Like a serious time consuming hobby if you're really into it. I was hardcore about it... but that meant playing like 6 hours most nights... Anyways, that junk is over, but if anyone ever wants to talk about it, feel free to bring it up, I have a lot to say about it, haha.
Quitting Warcraft allowed me to do more of the things I wanted to do with my spare time, like reading books/comics/mangas, drawing, catching up on all the TV shows/movies I missed, getting back into music (playing guitar and piano).
Then about a week and a half ago I quit smoking weed, so that free'd up a SHIT load more time and has given me the energy and motivation to move on to bigger and better things. I've noticed that since I quit smoking weed, I've spent a lot less time playing videogames, I just seem to get bored of them fast, and spent a lot more time trying to organize outings, see my friends and be more social. I've also been doing a lot more productive things, like focusing more on my music and reading and I've been eating a lot healthier.
I still plan on working on a few more things. Like, for one, I'm working on my health habits. I have been eating MUCH healthier foods and I plan to join the YMCA down the street to get into shape. It's been years since I've made use of my muscles. Maybe I'll get into rock-climbing. I always loved it back in the day and it was something I was good at that gave me a nice natural dopamine rush and a sense of accomplishment.
Anyways, ya, I'm gonna stop here, cause I wanna watch some more Cowboy Beebop and read some "Into the Wild" Before I go to bed. I start work again tomorrow... Bah. I fucking hate my day job.
Peace SG-Land, I promise to be more active on the site this year.
PS: Sorry if my topics change so abruptly. I'm still getting the THC out of my system from all the weed I smoked over the years, so my thoughts tend to trail and not be too organized. haha
2010 thus far has been a good year for me. Seeing as how 2009 was pretty lame and monotonous, I can say I've been off to a good start so far.
I'm gonna rewind a little bit... forgive me... since I have been lacking in updates, it would only be fair to set the context as to how my life has changed for the better.
2009 was a shitty year for me. I lived in downtown Montreal in an expensive 4 1/2 that I shared with my best friend Dave. I spent most of the year indoors, and only worked part time 15-20 hours a week. I was spending more money than I was making, and I'd smoke weed with him and my buddies almost every day and just play video games. It was hedonism to the max. That sounds like awesome fun for most people, but it was making me unhappy... depressed even. I had the company of my life-long high school friends, which was nice, but all we'd ever do is get high, play video games, talk shit and watch TV, it was a repetitive and eventually boring cycle. When I look back now, I realize that it was all just mind-numbing escapism, a way for me to avoid my responsibilities and avoid making something out of my life.
You see I'm the kind of person who can't be doing the same shit for too long. Routines tend to depress me. So doing the same shit constantly all year, not meeting new people (Like I had hoped I would when I moved out), not going out, not exploring the world really put me down. So change was necessary for a better quality of life.
So in November, my friend and I moved out of the apartment, he went to his parents and I found a place just outside of downtown Montreal (In Mile-end for all of you MTLers). I moved in with 3 strangers, which was a real shock to the system seeing as how I had to really put myself out there and change up my habits.
Since I moved here, I must say things have been going great (aside from my job, which has sucked, but I think I'll discuss this another time.) One of the French girls I lived with moved back to France, and my good friend Kate moved into her room in January. Kate's an awesome and outgoing girl so its nice to have her around, she has super positive vibes.
Oh, I forgot... I also quit World of Warcraft back in December, which freed up a lot of my time. For those of you reading this that don't know what that is, it's an Online video game that you play alongside with millions of other people. It's VERY ADDICTING. Like a serious time consuming hobby if you're really into it. I was hardcore about it... but that meant playing like 6 hours most nights... Anyways, that junk is over, but if anyone ever wants to talk about it, feel free to bring it up, I have a lot to say about it, haha.
Quitting Warcraft allowed me to do more of the things I wanted to do with my spare time, like reading books/comics/mangas, drawing, catching up on all the TV shows/movies I missed, getting back into music (playing guitar and piano).
Then about a week and a half ago I quit smoking weed, so that free'd up a SHIT load more time and has given me the energy and motivation to move on to bigger and better things. I've noticed that since I quit smoking weed, I've spent a lot less time playing videogames, I just seem to get bored of them fast, and spent a lot more time trying to organize outings, see my friends and be more social. I've also been doing a lot more productive things, like focusing more on my music and reading and I've been eating a lot healthier.
I still plan on working on a few more things. Like, for one, I'm working on my health habits. I have been eating MUCH healthier foods and I plan to join the YMCA down the street to get into shape. It's been years since I've made use of my muscles. Maybe I'll get into rock-climbing. I always loved it back in the day and it was something I was good at that gave me a nice natural dopamine rush and a sense of accomplishment.
Anyways, ya, I'm gonna stop here, cause I wanna watch some more Cowboy Beebop and read some "Into the Wild" Before I go to bed. I start work again tomorrow... Bah. I fucking hate my day job.
Peace SG-Land, I promise to be more active on the site this year.
PS: Sorry if my topics change so abruptly. I'm still getting the THC out of my system from all the weed I smoked over the years, so my thoughts tend to trail and not be too organized. haha
vendetta:
Nah Davida went to HS with my friend Devo..Kate I met through Devo and roomed with at a hostel in Banff last year. Small World!!! Thanks for the sweetness, I'm much obliged.
skydrol:
ZeStuff, But thats the retail part of my biz, which we are getting rid of. Crazy Liquidation Prices!!!! As for the Mate, it's definitely highly energizing like coffee, even more I would say, but I guess it depends on the strength your making it. It's also full of vitamins and all sorts of good things. On the downside...well it seriously taste awful. I guess its a matter of taste, or my mate is plain bad... your best bet is to try it and see, your roommate mate cant be worst than mine