Theme Song: "Do You Love Me?" - The Contours
Life Outlook: Drained, but Improving
Current Weather: -21°C, Few Clouds
It's been a few days since I've posted anything on here, and I figured it was time for an updated. Sadly, there is very little to update with at this point. I've been sick for the past few days, and today is the first day in almost a week that I feel like a normal human being. Yay for unknown stomach issues and the possible flu. Woo!
This past weekend we celebrated a group ("threesome") birthday for Jackie, Kyle and Josh. We hung out and did dinner at the house, had cake and gifts and went bowling. All in all it was a nice day, despite some of us being rather ill. Matt was feeling pretty sick and mostly took it easy, though that certainly didn't stop him from watching Mamma Mia a few dozen times this past week!
Michelle knit Jackie a wonderful stuffed bear as a gift, which was really impressive. I took lots of photos, as I usually do, and should be posting some on here in the next few days. For now, however, I am going to leave you with a video I stumbled upon yesterday. It brought a smile to my face when I was feeling horrible, and I hope you enjoy it as well.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
New Years 2009
Theme Song: "Get Down" - Ministry of Sound: The Annual 2009
Life Outlook: Positive
Current Weather: -32°C, Clear
New Years Eve has come and gone...
Close friends came together at the house, we spent the evening together, playing games, sharing drinks and having a great time. Jackie brought a new version of Munchkin, which everyone seemed to enjoy. It was nice to get everyone together and celebrate the coming of the New Year. Everyone got a chance to have a New Years Kiss, even those who didn't necessarily want Kyle to kiss them.
Overall I'd call the evening quite a success and a wonderful kick-off to 2009. Josh and I were able to sleep in on New Years Day and just relax. It snowed a little bit overnight, but nothing like the snow we received back on New Years 2006.
Two-thousand and nine...a year will unlimited potential. I look forward to what new adventures this year brings...
Life Outlook: Positive
Current Weather: -32°C, Clear
New Years Eve has come and gone...
Close friends came together at the house, we spent the evening together, playing games, sharing drinks and having a great time. Jackie brought a new version of Munchkin, which everyone seemed to enjoy. It was nice to get everyone together and celebrate the coming of the New Year. Everyone got a chance to have a New Years Kiss, even those who didn't necessarily want Kyle to kiss them.
Overall I'd call the evening quite a success and a wonderful kick-off to 2009. Josh and I were able to sleep in on New Years Day and just relax. It snowed a little bit overnight, but nothing like the snow we received back on New Years 2006.
Two-thousand and nine...a year will unlimited potential. I look forward to what new adventures this year brings...
Thursday, January 01, 2009
A New Beginning
Theme Song: "How To Save A Life" - Vitamin String Quartet
Life Outlook: Optimistic
Current Weather: -20°C, Clear
Hello and welcome to 2009!
It's been almost two (2!) years since I last did any posting on my original legantral.com weblog and I've felt that an update is long overdue. I shall endeavor to remain brief. Please, bear with me.
Two-thousand and eight overall was a rough year filled with huge ups and downs. Unfortunately much of the time was spent on the 'down' side of things, but as they say, every cloud has its silver lining. One of the big highlights of the year is the New Home that Josh and I bought in May. It'll still be a long time before the house becomes a true home, but its certainly a work in progress that I look forward to working on.
One of the biggest changes in 2008 came when I left Royal Bank and began pursuing a new career. I am now working as a Consultant with Investors Group building financial plans for my clients. I'm very happy with the switch and look forward to my new-found career with Investors.
The other major event of note has been my ongoing health issues. Over the past year I've met with a few different Doctors and had several tests done, but we are no closer to uncovering the cause of my health problems. Over the past several months, however, my health has improved dramatically and while, yes, there are still some really bad days - they are fewer and far between now. My improved health has certainly helped to build by outlook for 2009.
Here are some pictures to highlight the year:
A lot has happened over the past year, both good and bad. I've made many great friends this past year and have wonderful new memories. Despite the hard times, I look forward to everything that 2009 holds in store for me. It's time for a new beginning...
Life Outlook: Optimistic
Current Weather: -20°C, Clear
Hello and welcome to 2009!
It's been almost two (2!) years since I last did any posting on my original legantral.com weblog and I've felt that an update is long overdue. I shall endeavor to remain brief. Please, bear with me.
Two-thousand and eight overall was a rough year filled with huge ups and downs. Unfortunately much of the time was spent on the 'down' side of things, but as they say, every cloud has its silver lining. One of the big highlights of the year is the New Home that Josh and I bought in May. It'll still be a long time before the house becomes a true home, but its certainly a work in progress that I look forward to working on.
One of the biggest changes in 2008 came when I left Royal Bank and began pursuing a new career. I am now working as a Consultant with Investors Group building financial plans for my clients. I'm very happy with the switch and look forward to my new-found career with Investors.
The other major event of note has been my ongoing health issues. Over the past year I've met with a few different Doctors and had several tests done, but we are no closer to uncovering the cause of my health problems. Over the past several months, however, my health has improved dramatically and while, yes, there are still some really bad days - they are fewer and far between now. My improved health has certainly helped to build by outlook for 2009.
Here are some pictures to highlight the year:
A lot has happened over the past year, both good and bad. I've made many great friends this past year and have wonderful new memories. Despite the hard times, I look forward to everything that 2009 holds in store for me. It's time for a new beginning...
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Things That Jiggle
Theme Song: "Knives and Bullets (And Cannons Too)" - Dario Marianelli
Life Outlook: Positive
Current Weather: -23°C, Clear
Yesterday Jackie went and impressed us all: she got A Tattoo. It's beautiful and very well done, and I'm rather impressed that she was able to sit through the whole thing. Pictures shall be posted as soon as I have some available.
Following Jackie's little adventure in the world of body modification some of us decided to meet up at my place. We played some games and had some very interesting laughs. It was nice just to spend time surrounded by friends. I didn't have to reflect on anything or be overly mindful of what I said or did. Following a hectic week at work it was nice to just relax.
Today I'm off and so far it's proving to be a fairly lazy day. Well, in a physical sense perhaps. My mind has been going a mile a minute as I try to work on story ideas and debate the future. I had the most insane dream last night, involving the mafia, pirates, some mythical sea turtle and smacking people with books/menues. I think I woke up about a dozen times throughout the night, but each time I rolled over to go back to sleep it picked up right where I left off.
What would you estimate the value of a transparent turtle shell to be?
Apparently it's a lot, at least according to my dreams. It seemed as if my entire dream sequence spanned the whole night. There were multiple scenes and areas and the cast of characters was vast. Seems my imagination is working overtime this week.
What do nude beaches, mail order brides and manatees all have in common? They're all completely random answers to last night's game of "Things..." T'was a rather hilarious time. Michelle and I definitely seemed to be on the same wave-length for much of the evening. Scary; Michelle and I thinking alike. ;-)
My ramblings for the day shall end here...and I leave you with this quote:
"I hope that the worlds turns, and that things get better. But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you that, even though I do not know you, and even though I may never meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, or kiss you, I love you. With all my heart, I love you."
Life Outlook: Positive
Current Weather: -23°C, Clear
Yesterday Jackie went and impressed us all: she got A Tattoo. It's beautiful and very well done, and I'm rather impressed that she was able to sit through the whole thing. Pictures shall be posted as soon as I have some available.
Following Jackie's little adventure in the world of body modification some of us decided to meet up at my place. We played some games and had some very interesting laughs. It was nice just to spend time surrounded by friends. I didn't have to reflect on anything or be overly mindful of what I said or did. Following a hectic week at work it was nice to just relax.
Today I'm off and so far it's proving to be a fairly lazy day. Well, in a physical sense perhaps. My mind has been going a mile a minute as I try to work on story ideas and debate the future. I had the most insane dream last night, involving the mafia, pirates, some mythical sea turtle and smacking people with books/menues. I think I woke up about a dozen times throughout the night, but each time I rolled over to go back to sleep it picked up right where I left off.
What would you estimate the value of a transparent turtle shell to be?
Apparently it's a lot, at least according to my dreams. It seemed as if my entire dream sequence spanned the whole night. There were multiple scenes and areas and the cast of characters was vast. Seems my imagination is working overtime this week.
What do nude beaches, mail order brides and manatees all have in common? They're all completely random answers to last night's game of "Things..." T'was a rather hilarious time. Michelle and I definitely seemed to be on the same wave-length for much of the evening. Scary; Michelle and I thinking alike. ;-)
My ramblings for the day shall end here...and I leave you with this quote:
"I hope that the worlds turns, and that things get better. But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you that, even though I do not know you, and even though I may never meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, or kiss you, I love you. With all my heart, I love you."
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Thank Goodness
Why two months without an update is a terrible thing indeed. I haven't been online much lately, and I'm sure some of you believe me to be dead. Well I'm still around and kicking and living every day as best I can. The holidays were a busy time, what with the new job and the holidays in general. I spent a great deal time with family and with those closest to me, and all in all it was a very good time. I've completed training and started working on the floor, which has been a rather positive experience. I miss the people I trained with, though.
During my training period my writing went by the way-side...hence the lack of updates and the sporatic pressence online. I have a tonne of ideas floating around in my head, so hopefully within the next few weeks I can get back into the writing spirit. My focus as of late has been making my apartment more into a home. I know however once I really start to feel comfortable here, that's when I'm going to be ready to move onto a new place...hopefully a house of my own. That, however, is still quite a ways off.
The passing of New Years has recently made me reflect on how much has changed for myself and those around me this past year. Michelle, Joshua, Scott and myself have all quit our jobs, and in my case I've quit two jobs. Laura is now engaged to be married and making wedding plans. Scott and Michelle have both found new partners who they are both very happy with. Jessica has gone through some drastic life changes. Kimberley took a leave of absence from work and travelled across Europe. Heather moved to Montreal for the summer...and then to a small town in Quebec for the year. I finally moved out on my own. Jackie officially came out to us all. Scott broke his knee and I sliced my hand open with a knife. Both of my dear Crystal's found great guys that make them smile. My Sister Graduated Highschool. Michelle made the decision to remain in Winnipeg and pursue a career here in the city. A lot has changed, yet a great deal has remained the same.
It's been quite a year and who knows what 2007 will bring.
Michelle needs to write an autobiography shortly and it got me thinking: if I were to write an autobiography, what would I write? Would it be anything of interest to the average reader? Hells no. While I wish I could talk about wacky adventures on the bus or say I've gone through medical school or that I travelled to Israel...I wouldn't have any of that. Born and raised in Canada, life of a normal family, and now living on my own.
Of course that's not to say there haven't been rough patches along the way...
But would it really be enough for an autobiography...even just a two page one? One of my greatest fears has always been being forgotten when I'm not around...and how can one be remembered if there's nothing outstanding to recall? What really makes an individual truly memorable? Maybe that's too complex of a question for a random blog such as this. So getting back to some less serious topics...
Joshua and my mother both have birthdays this upcoming weekend! It should prove to be a good time. I have a long weekend next weekend too, which should be rather exciting. For now however I'm going to go back to my soundtracks, head off the computer and brainstorm my next writing endevour...
Until next time...happy journeys through cyber space.
During my training period my writing went by the way-side...hence the lack of updates and the sporatic pressence online. I have a tonne of ideas floating around in my head, so hopefully within the next few weeks I can get back into the writing spirit. My focus as of late has been making my apartment more into a home. I know however once I really start to feel comfortable here, that's when I'm going to be ready to move onto a new place...hopefully a house of my own. That, however, is still quite a ways off.
The passing of New Years has recently made me reflect on how much has changed for myself and those around me this past year. Michelle, Joshua, Scott and myself have all quit our jobs, and in my case I've quit two jobs. Laura is now engaged to be married and making wedding plans. Scott and Michelle have both found new partners who they are both very happy with. Jessica has gone through some drastic life changes. Kimberley took a leave of absence from work and travelled across Europe. Heather moved to Montreal for the summer...and then to a small town in Quebec for the year. I finally moved out on my own. Jackie officially came out to us all. Scott broke his knee and I sliced my hand open with a knife. Both of my dear Crystal's found great guys that make them smile. My Sister Graduated Highschool. Michelle made the decision to remain in Winnipeg and pursue a career here in the city. A lot has changed, yet a great deal has remained the same.
It's been quite a year and who knows what 2007 will bring.
Michelle needs to write an autobiography shortly and it got me thinking: if I were to write an autobiography, what would I write? Would it be anything of interest to the average reader? Hells no. While I wish I could talk about wacky adventures on the bus or say I've gone through medical school or that I travelled to Israel...I wouldn't have any of that. Born and raised in Canada, life of a normal family, and now living on my own.
Of course that's not to say there haven't been rough patches along the way...
But would it really be enough for an autobiography...even just a two page one? One of my greatest fears has always been being forgotten when I'm not around...and how can one be remembered if there's nothing outstanding to recall? What really makes an individual truly memorable? Maybe that's too complex of a question for a random blog such as this. So getting back to some less serious topics...
Joshua and my mother both have birthdays this upcoming weekend! It should prove to be a good time. I have a long weekend next weekend too, which should be rather exciting. For now however I'm going to go back to my soundtracks, head off the computer and brainstorm my next writing endevour...
Until next time...happy journeys through cyber space.
Friday, July 28, 2006
The Story of Stabby
This entry my take a while to write so please bare with me...
Yesterday was an adventure. While preparing to make hamburgers and fries for Scott, Jessica and myself, I had a minor accident - my hand slipped and I ended up slicing open my left index finger. Blood sprayed everywhere, and Jessica quickly called 9-1-1. Paramedics arrived and I was taken to the Victorian Emergency Room. After a seven hour wait with Scott, Jess and my mother, I saw the (only) doctor on duty and had five stitches put into my finger.
Oh what a day. The doctor put four needles into the wound, but the freezing didn't take, so four needles later he attempted to put the stitches in. It still hurt like a bitch. I remember why I hate needles. Seven + hours in the ER and I was sent home.
Ended up crashing with Jess at about 4AM, woke at noon and then slept some more. Went to dinner with Jackie, Joshua and Scott...then later in the evening went to redress my wound and found that the doctor didn't stitch my hand properly...
In the ER I had told them that the blade went right through my finger - they didn't think it did and chose not to listen to me when I told them it had. So the inside part of the cut wasn't stitched. Joshua, Scott and I went to the Mis ER, where I was looked at within an hour. They cleaned the wound and looked at it. The doctor said it should have been stitched, but there wasn't anything he could do to fix it now. Fuck.
Scroticus and I make quite the gimpy pair now. Scott's brace is off now, but his mobility is still greatly reduced. I'm left handed, so everything (including typing), is being done with my much weaker right hand. Grrrr. At least we're close and can help each other out.
Now I am off to sleep once more. I shall post pictures of the gimpy pair soon...
- Stabby Gibson
Yesterday was an adventure. While preparing to make hamburgers and fries for Scott, Jessica and myself, I had a minor accident - my hand slipped and I ended up slicing open my left index finger. Blood sprayed everywhere, and Jessica quickly called 9-1-1. Paramedics arrived and I was taken to the Victorian Emergency Room. After a seven hour wait with Scott, Jess and my mother, I saw the (only) doctor on duty and had five stitches put into my finger.
Oh what a day. The doctor put four needles into the wound, but the freezing didn't take, so four needles later he attempted to put the stitches in. It still hurt like a bitch. I remember why I hate needles. Seven + hours in the ER and I was sent home.
Ended up crashing with Jess at about 4AM, woke at noon and then slept some more. Went to dinner with Jackie, Joshua and Scott...then later in the evening went to redress my wound and found that the doctor didn't stitch my hand properly...
In the ER I had told them that the blade went right through my finger - they didn't think it did and chose not to listen to me when I told them it had. So the inside part of the cut wasn't stitched. Joshua, Scott and I went to the Mis ER, where I was looked at within an hour. They cleaned the wound and looked at it. The doctor said it should have been stitched, but there wasn't anything he could do to fix it now. Fuck.
Scroticus and I make quite the gimpy pair now. Scott's brace is off now, but his mobility is still greatly reduced. I'm left handed, so everything (including typing), is being done with my much weaker right hand. Grrrr. At least we're close and can help each other out.
Now I am off to sleep once more. I shall post pictures of the gimpy pair soon...
- Stabby Gibson
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
One Down
One week down, many more to go.
Life has been bearable lately. I had a fun weekend. Friday I had the games night with Kimberley and Scott, which was a blast (yay for another night tomorrow!) and Saturday Jessica and I had a night out on the town. We got ready at my place and after some minor disasters with her hair and a foreign substance known as hairspray, we were ready.
Christina, Jessica and I began by going to a wedding social near work. A friend of ours (Adam) invited us to his brother's wedding social. We had fun dancing (despite some of the more unique song selections), had a chance to hang out with Liam and Adam...and even saw Ty and Shawn. Yay. :-) I even bought my two ladies drinks...and was called "Smooth" by the girl selling drink tickets. If only she knew.
Jackie met us and we dropped Christina off and went to Desire where we met up with Crystal and her friend from Highschool (who Jessica knew). Lots of dancing (and lots of alcohol, mostly on Crystal's part). It was a fun night. "God save the Queen" - worst drag queen ever. T'was a fun night.
Sunday was...well, sore. I'm not doing Variety (regularily) anymore, so I don't have to worry about the early Mondays, which is good. I work 4.5 hours on Customer Appreciation Day today - as if they actually expect me to appreciate customers. Bah! Oh! I ordered Firefly and the Chronicles on DVD. Woot! Life might just be looking up...
Life has been bearable lately. I had a fun weekend. Friday I had the games night with Kimberley and Scott, which was a blast (yay for another night tomorrow!) and Saturday Jessica and I had a night out on the town. We got ready at my place and after some minor disasters with her hair and a foreign substance known as hairspray, we were ready.
Christina, Jessica and I began by going to a wedding social near work. A friend of ours (Adam) invited us to his brother's wedding social. We had fun dancing (despite some of the more unique song selections), had a chance to hang out with Liam and Adam...and even saw Ty and Shawn. Yay. :-) I even bought my two ladies drinks...and was called "Smooth" by the girl selling drink tickets. If only she knew.
Jackie met us and we dropped Christina off and went to Desire where we met up with Crystal and her friend from Highschool (who Jessica knew). Lots of dancing (and lots of alcohol, mostly on Crystal's part). It was a fun night. "God save the Queen" - worst drag queen ever. T'was a fun night.
Sunday was...well, sore. I'm not doing Variety (regularily) anymore, so I don't have to worry about the early Mondays, which is good. I work 4.5 hours on Customer Appreciation Day today - as if they actually expect me to appreciate customers. Bah! Oh! I ordered Firefly and the Chronicles on DVD. Woot! Life might just be looking up...
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Symphonia
My day began with my manager offering me psychological help. Great, just great. Yes, I would just love to bitch about all my problems to some complete stranger...not. No, thank you. A person eventually comes to a point in their life when they realize that complaining does squat and only through positive actions can they improve themselves and their lives. I've arrived at that point.
This week has been hellish, but only because I jinxed it all with my last journal entry in February. My own fault really - snow storms, exploding batteries, being late to work. Things seem to be spirally out of control...but I'm still fighting it tooth and claw.
Jessica and I should have a great night tomorrow. We're going to a social with Christina and are meeting Jackie and Crystal later. Should be a fun night. Yay. I work at 2:00, which isn't bad...
Tonight was fun. Kimberley, Scott and I spent four hours playing Tales of Symphonia. Best. Game. Ever. I'm quite serious...I had a blast playing it again. The night's highlight was our encounter with a rather interesting looking woman in Sev. We didn't have a lot of nice things to say about her dead coat, unique look or the Sanoma Truck in the parking lot. "Yikes." I thought I was going to choke on my slurpee and die right there. Yikes indeed.
I miss how my life was when I was happy...
This week has been hellish, but only because I jinxed it all with my last journal entry in February. My own fault really - snow storms, exploding batteries, being late to work. Things seem to be spirally out of control...but I'm still fighting it tooth and claw.
Jessica and I should have a great night tomorrow. We're going to a social with Christina and are meeting Jackie and Crystal later. Should be a fun night. Yay. I work at 2:00, which isn't bad...
Tonight was fun. Kimberley, Scott and I spent four hours playing Tales of Symphonia. Best. Game. Ever. I'm quite serious...I had a blast playing it again. The night's highlight was our encounter with a rather interesting looking woman in Sev. We didn't have a lot of nice things to say about her dead coat, unique look or the Sanoma Truck in the parking lot. "Yikes." I thought I was going to choke on my slurpee and die right there. Yikes indeed.
I miss how my life was when I was happy...
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