slacking

I missed another day. weak. This will combine Sunday and today (Monday). We went grocery shopping and then went to Dollarama, which by the way is the greatest store ever! We headed over to Wal-mart and then back here. It sure is handy to have Mitch and his car. I hate taking the bus. I really want to get my own car. I don't really remember much else happening yesterday. Today was my day to start looking for a job. I soon realized that I had not copied over my resumé to the laptop. I then remembered I did that on purpose because the one I had was crap. It was in need of a makeover so I started from scratch. Hopefully this one will work better than my old one. Tomorrow I'm gonna go to the local IBEW and see if they can hook me up with a job. Apparently that worked for one of Mitch's friends. Worth a shot. Oh I just remembered that Mitch watched RWR today. I had given it to him the other day and then today I was sitting here at my laptop and could hear him watching it in the other room. I think we might have another fan. win. That was short but I don't need to go into all the details of what I bought or what I ate or the near mental breakdown I had. On a side note I like the weather here so far. It's always at least 10 degrees cooler here. As much as I like the cold I don't think I'll be ready for winter here. Hopefully I'll survive. Well if I last that long out here. Who knows.

rain

Today started out pretty good. I got up and was planning my trip to go check out an apartment. The other guys finally woke up and we had lunch together. I don't have any food yet so Mitch said I could have the last of his waffles. Have I mentioned that pretty much everyone I meet here are... is... (awkward sentence) the nicest people? He's actually from Saskatchewan but close enough. Anyway I told him that I was going to go check out a bachelor apartment and he said that he'd drive me. What I'd tell you? He ended up passing out on his bed and I didn't want to wake him and I felt bad eating his food and having him drive me around. So I told Ryan I was heading out for a bit and I'd be back later. I worked my way over to the apartment (which is quite a ways away from where I am now) and ended up being told by the guy that Monday he was allowing people to come see it. I was not happy. So I went to 7-11 and grabbed a pop and then started working my way back. As I was waiting for the bus it started raining. Thankfully I was at a stop with an enclosure. The bus finally came and I got on. After that long bus ride I got off and walked to the next bus stop I needed. This one didn't have an enclosure. Then the rain got worse, and ended up standing there for half an hour waiting in the rain for the bus. I got on and sat down dripping. At the next stop which was a little more than a block away I noticed that it had an enclosure. I wanted to die. I got back to the house ad dried my hair and changed and then had dinner with the guys. I soon forgot about how horribly crappy things had gone. We hung out for a while longer and did the dishes. I really thought that this day was gonna be the worst yet, but it didn't turn out too bad.

my bad

I forgot to write one last night. This is about yesterday, so I'm gonna speak as if it is yesterday.
I got up at about 8 because I had to run to the bank to withdraw money for rent and had to check-out of the residence by 11. My back was a little sore but I could walk fine so I figured it'd be ok. The bank isn't that far. Unfortunately I made it about a block when I felt my back completely seize up. Not a pleasant experience. So I walked the rest of the way in excruciating pain, and then walked back. I gathered all my stuff up and checked out. It was then I realized that there was a Booster Juice right there in the building! I had some time to kill so I grabbed one. When I was done I called a cab and headed to the house. I moved my stuff in, talked to the other two guys for a bit, and just took it easy. Mitch and Ryan skateboard so they're excited that they'll have someone else to skate with. From what I gather Mitch is pretty good and as Ryan put it, "I'm suck." He's still working on the English.

House. not the doctor

I can finally breathe a little easier. I found a place to rent. Hooray! Although I'm kind of enjoying living in this residence. It's like a hotel, but better. Well not the bed... or the shower. It's a little small for me but there's only so much room or else I'd lose floor space. I think they could have put a better one in there's ample room in here. Anyway, I have to be out of here by 11am tomorrow and I have some things to do before I leave, like go to the bank and take out more money for the rent. It's a pretty nice place and the owner is really nice and the other two guys living there seem really cool. The one dude is from Korea. So the next time you see me I may know a little Korean. Probably not but you never know. The other guy is leaving at the end of the month which is too bad cause he seems really funny. Once I move all my crap in then I have to start looking for a job which according to the owner will literally take me two days. That's what every other person says as well. I sure hope it's true. Cause I need a job. It is not cheap living here. It's not cheap living anywhere that isn't home lol. This is definitely a huge departure from my normal life. Gotta grow up sooner or later.
On a side note, I saw the biggest freaking rabbits I have ever seen in my life! The one was a fair bit bigger than Murdoch. On my way back tonight is the first time I've seen them here. But they were just roamin around on campus. It's like Waterloo's Geese. Except not nearly as many and a lot fuzzier and friendlier. Oh and also there's so many good filming locations here. I'm definitely gonna make some short films while I'm out here. Don't hold your breath though in case I'm too busy with work and stuff. I'll do what I can. Perhaps a certain sequel will have some stuff shot out here? OOOOO the possibilities! Stupid booster juice was closed when I came back. And the elevators weren't working when I got back. My body didn't need that after all the problems it's been giving me. I sure hope I don't wake up not being able to walk like this morning. That wasn't pleasant. Can't wait till I can get a bike. Until then I think I'm gonna get a skateboard. Ya that's right. I'm that awesome. You're jealous. You know it. Stop lying to yourself. Hey someone just went by on one. Coincidence? Yes. Yes it is.

didn't see that coming

Today was such a long day. I'm not used to actually being awake for most of the day. I better get used to it though. I'm gonna need to get a bike at some point. From walking around last night and for a lot during the day today, I have done a number on my lower back. My body is rebelling for me making it do so much that isn't walking from the couch to the fridge. I didn't have the best day today. I didn't find a place to live or even one that still had a room available. I'm starting to get worried which is not what I need right now. I may need to pay a lot more than I had planned for rent which could be a really big problem. I have to go to the bank tomorrow to find out about how I can get cheques or if I even can. This could end being one short trip. I think I can see the West Edmonton Mall from my window. Hmm. My back really hurts. I think I'm gonna go drug myself and go to bed even though its only 11:30 here. Goodnight Booster Juice.

i've made a huge mistake

I actually made it. I am in Edmonton at one of the University of Alberta's very nice residences. I'm only here for 3 days and in those 3 days I need to find a place to rent so I can continue to live not on the street. Planes are cool. Felt a little woozy at times with the turbulence bouncing and the banking. Not gonna lie, seeing the wing bending and bouncing around like that was a little unnerving. Thanks to Jenn the whole time I was thinking about LOST and just waiting for the back of the plane to break off. Actually I would have probably ended up being one of the taileys. Anyway, I just realized I need to go get some stuff that I forgot. In summary, clouds look cool when you're above them, flying from Hamilton to Edmonton seems like a long time when you're sitting by yourself, you can't take Axe body spray in your carry-on, Sky Shuttle is awesome. Let's hope tomorrow goes as smooth if not smoother.

it's on

My flight is booked. There's no turning back now... unless I cancel it, which I won't do.