So, uh. I'm fine. How are you?
I can't find the motivation to keep up my journal without outside prodding. I s'pose it doesn't help that I don't really have extra time to fill out expense paperwork for reimbursment through my work, or even file my taxes yet. When you work close to 10 to 12 hours a day, and you need enough sleep to...
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I can't find the motivation to keep up my journal without outside prodding. I s'pose it doesn't help that I don't really have extra time to fill out expense paperwork for reimbursment through my work, or even file my taxes yet. When you work close to 10 to 12 hours a day, and you need enough sleep to...
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Nothing really changes around here. I mean HERE here. As in my little section of life. Why are you so interested?
Sometimes being a hermit is ok. Sometimes retreating into the turtle shell of work is ok. I'll come around once in a while, ok? Still love me?
Sometimes being a hermit is ok. Sometimes retreating into the turtle shell of work is ok. I'll come around once in a while, ok? Still love me?
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aspasia:
I found you because you're in Edmonton. Where I will shortly be. 
masquerade:
Being a hermit allows you to catch up on sleep, too. None of that pesky socializing to get in the way.
I just needed an updated page. Stuff really hasn't changed. Still putting in stupid amounts of overtime for quite robust sized paychecks (if it wasn't for stupid income tax brakcets taking off more once I get a certain amount grossed 
). Still madly in love with Aoede. Still living in a shitty apartment for half-decent rent.
OOOH! OOOH! I'm now getting on top of...
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). Still madly in love with Aoede. Still living in a shitty apartment for half-decent rent.
OOOH! OOOH! I'm now getting on top of...
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quasievil01:
So did you ever hook up with that Karate club like you talking about?
Here comes another 150-hour pay check...
(80-hour for regular, 50+ hours at time and a half...).
Now if only taxes didn't take so much of it
ciao
(80-hour for regular, 50+ hours at time and a half...).
Now if only taxes didn't take so much of it
ciao
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zenfish:
thats an insane amount of work.
probably also a nice fat amount of cash thought as well.
probably also a nice fat amount of cash thought as well.
adelheide:
Hey you work in the oilfield? This may seem like a weird question but are there any girls working up there? I may have to work up there for a bit but i don't want to be the only girl around.
When will it end?
The work and debt paying cycle, I mean?
O-fucking-i
ciao
The work and debt paying cycle, I mean?
O-fucking-i
ciao
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hotcurry:
Wow. Thank you for the pictures. WOW!!! 
quasievil01:
Bwahahaha, welcome to adulthood young man! 
Warning: uncharacterist emo-tastic journal update ahead!
So the past 6+ months have been something wonderful for me - Aoede has enriched my life so much that the little blip over the summer with financial distress really didn't bother me very much. However, this weekend I got some pretty shocking ego-blows.
First off, looking over my finances, I'm actually worse off now than where I was...
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So the past 6+ months have been something wonderful for me - Aoede has enriched my life so much that the little blip over the summer with financial distress really didn't bother me very much. However, this weekend I got some pretty shocking ego-blows.
First off, looking over my finances, I'm actually worse off now than where I was...
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atrasties:
I agree, you're far more mature than misguided is. 
But in a serious light I think you're doing fine, if there is one thing I have come to understand it is that no one else can make you feel good about being you. You either are or you're not and when you aren't you make changes to feel better. If you don't then I would say worry about being static and what you should do. There is plenty of time in the world to get things done and make your life what you want it to be. Don't dance to anyone else's drum, keep your own pace and things will come in their time. It keeps you sane and reasonably stress free. Sure from time to time you'll have doubts and feel the crush but just relax and breath and think about it all. When you're ready to move into something you will. If you're happy and you know it, well that's better than most people who are going to school or have a degree in something they don't actually enjoy, working at jobs they hate just to pay bills and have a burden they call a life.
God do you realize that I'ld have been married and divorced and trapped in shitty jobs I hate with debt and probably bankruptcy coming out of my eye sockets had I followed the pace and path that people told me I was to supposed to go to "fit in". Later to figure out I wasted all that time and energy for nothing when I didn't really have a path but forced one.
Fuck em if they can't deal.
You are rock steady my man don't let them tell you otherwise.
But in a serious light I think you're doing fine, if there is one thing I have come to understand it is that no one else can make you feel good about being you. You either are or you're not and when you aren't you make changes to feel better. If you don't then I would say worry about being static and what you should do. There is plenty of time in the world to get things done and make your life what you want it to be. Don't dance to anyone else's drum, keep your own pace and things will come in their time. It keeps you sane and reasonably stress free. Sure from time to time you'll have doubts and feel the crush but just relax and breath and think about it all. When you're ready to move into something you will. If you're happy and you know it, well that's better than most people who are going to school or have a degree in something they don't actually enjoy, working at jobs they hate just to pay bills and have a burden they call a life.
God do you realize that I'ld have been married and divorced and trapped in shitty jobs I hate with debt and probably bankruptcy coming out of my eye sockets had I followed the pace and path that people told me I was to supposed to go to "fit in". Later to figure out I wasted all that time and energy for nothing when I didn't really have a path but forced one.
Fuck em if they can't deal.
You are rock steady my man don't let them tell you otherwise.
serendipitous:
When I was 15, I swore I was having a midlife crisis... I guess not since I'm nearing 34.
That said, by the time I turn 34, I will just be finishing the first 2 years of a 4 year degree. Took a year off after high school,,, started college and my parents spilt and lot of shit happened. That was 1990. Took a few classes here and there, most of which I dropped, from 1992-1996. More crisis due to work schedules, etc... Fall of 2003, started at school again, with maybe 4 or 5 classes under my belt and now I am halfway there. Sure, I i wish I had finished 8 or whatever years ago, but I wold not be who I am today if it were not for the choices (good and bad) I made during those years. You are who you are today because of your decisions.... dont' regret who you are. When the time is right, whether now or 5 years from now, you'll go back to school.
The people above me have said it already... happiness is key. Wht is a life or a degree without happiness? And some who know you irl hace seen a positive change.... everything happens for a reason... don't forget that.
If you want to go to school now, see if you can take some online classes.... those were a savior for me as you can do the work at 6am, 6pm, whenever.... just don't doubt your choices in life because those are what make you you!
That said, by the time I turn 34, I will just be finishing the first 2 years of a 4 year degree. Took a year off after high school,,, started college and my parents spilt and lot of shit happened. That was 1990. Took a few classes here and there, most of which I dropped, from 1992-1996. More crisis due to work schedules, etc... Fall of 2003, started at school again, with maybe 4 or 5 classes under my belt and now I am halfway there. Sure, I i wish I had finished 8 or whatever years ago, but I wold not be who I am today if it were not for the choices (good and bad) I made during those years. You are who you are today because of your decisions.... dont' regret who you are. When the time is right, whether now or 5 years from now, you'll go back to school.
The people above me have said it already... happiness is key. Wht is a life or a degree without happiness? And some who know you irl hace seen a positive change.... everything happens for a reason... don't forget that.
If you want to go to school now, see if you can take some online classes.... those were a savior for me as you can do the work at 6am, 6pm, whenever.... just don't doubt your choices in life because those are what make you you!
After helping Calixte and misguided move into their new place (although it's only pseudo-misguided's place, as he "technically" lives at home...but for all practical purposes hangs his hat with Calixte now) Aoede and I got some more inspiration to fix up my abode. New curtains, new comforter, re-arranged some furniture. It made my place multiple times more comfy. It's really starting to feel...
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calixte:
Yeah, I guess for some of my friends it would be "weird" or feel stalkerish. ha ha Never thought about it that way, but I think I would feel the same way if I was looking at umm photos of my friends.
weetzie:
ahh shit! i didn't even realize that i deleted you from my list. when did you get back? you were gone for ages, i thought you had given up on SG or something.
anyways, i'm glad to see that you're back.
anyways, i'm glad to see that you're back.
Work's still busy - and about to get busier. If anyone knows about the oil industry in Canada, they know that the winter time is the busiest time of the year cuz all the ground is frozen hard enough to move the heavy equipment into the deeper areas of the bush and not have to worry about sinking into mud. So, as a consequence, service...
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masquerade:
Nope, not a hunting accident. See my most recent journal entry for further explanation.
zenfish:
thanks for the bday wishes dude... was a good birthday.
definately needed.
definately needed.
Holy fuck I'm tired. So glad Aoede has been here fore the past week or so. I'd have gone insane without her.
Also - Shadow of the Collossus Rocks my socks hardcore.
mmm....bedsheets are calling....zzzzz
ciao
Also - Shadow of the Collossus Rocks my socks hardcore.
mmm....bedsheets are calling....zzzzz
ciao
masquerade:
Nap.
Shadow of the Collossus...no idea what you're talking about. Nerd co-efficient too low.
Shadow of the Collossus...no idea what you're talking about. Nerd co-efficient too low.
Busy busy busy with work. Come home tired and worn out, out early in the morning for another long day.
At least I get to go celebrate my little brother's 11th birthday tonight. Got him Mario Party 6, which with the gaming parties at Aya's, I know it's a fantastic party game.
Gotta go shower the grime from work off now. I wonder what...
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At least I get to go celebrate my little brother's 11th birthday tonight. Got him Mario Party 6, which with the gaming parties at Aya's, I know it's a fantastic party game.
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mr_david:
You have returned to us...good stuff
serendipitous:
Welcome back!
It's by far the best version, I've seen the new versions...bleah, bleh, bleh.