Saying goodbye blows ass.

I love saying hello after a long time apart from a friend of family member. Enthusiastic greetings are one thing I'll never get tire of. Like one time I met a friend I hadn't seen for a while at the mall and she slipped and fell on her ass (due to improper footwear as I recall) in a hurried attempt to give me a hug. How can that not be anything but awesome?

But I fucking HATE having to say goodbye.



Not goodbye as in the "Oh you're going to campus? I'll be at work when you get back, so I guess I'll see ya tomorrow" kind of goodbye. But more like the "I might never see you again for the rest of our lives, so uh, have a nice trip?" kind of goodbyes.

Hell I'm even bad at the kind of goodbye where you know you're going to see the person again, even if it's still going to be months and months away but you still have to wait awkwardly at the airport or help put a suitcase in the back of a vehicle.

Also I sometimes overdo the goodbye hug.

It just sucks. I mean this past year, despite some super major horseshit, has been a spectacular time. And it pretty much comes down to the absurd amount of people I met and became friends with. It has truly been something special. But these last few days I've had to say goodbye to whole whack of them.

But all I have to do is go through this very blog to remember the fun we had. Yeah saying goodbye sucks, but the memories are still there. That's something right?

Bah. I hate it.

That's me.

SpAmmy

Not as bad as you'd think.

So yeah what with the Easter weekend and just about everybody being finished with exams I got a preview of what the summer is probably going to be like. I've kinda been bitching and moaning about the fact that nobody is really going to be around and I hate being stuck here alone. Even what with all the working I'll be doing.

But this weekend....not even close to being stuck by myself, thanks to a couple random drop-ins.

Randomly had Corrine stop by, which lead to myself and her and Emmanuel making a bonfire in the barbecue in her backyard! And she helped me go all hippie and make a new hemp bracelet since my other ones fell off. So yeah there was nighttime wandering (Favourite) in the park looking for branches and sticks to burn, then there were marshmallows and guitar playing and all my clothes smelling all wood smokey and awesome. Yes I think awesome probably smells like a bonfire.

Then today I get another afternoon visit! Yup blondes just love showing up at the house when I'm alone (well just this weekend unfortunately, but a guy can hope) So we took a nice walk with Laura's dog in the off-leash park by my place and talked about poop more than most people are probably comfortable with.

And Laura's dog? Huge bully. Plus, she (the dog, not Laura.....as far as I know) doesn't play with sticks. She eats them. I discovered that during the little road trip to K-W to get a textbook from another university library. Another thing I discovered during the roadtrip? Well just watch.

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That's what you get when you find sidewalk chalk unattended and do some light graffiti on a campus you don't belong to. You learn something new everyday.

I almost feel a little bad for having a slightly more eventftul weened than just taking my new bike out, watching How I Met Your Mother and playing LOTR online. Mostly cause I think Becca felt bad that I was going to be stuck here and so made a blog post with a bunch of funny geeky stuff for me.

But yeah I'm still probably going to be in the house alone all summer, but I'll find ways to be less lonely, so I'll try to stop complaining.


That's me. I'm not playing the dumb game where I have to do pushups for saying mike-k+n. Plus, stay tuned for next time when I discuss the aftermath of our huge blowout goodbye party. I am going to buy tissues cause I know Becca and Kate are probably going to be bawling by the end of the night.

SpAmmy

I'm an ice cream ninja!

Oh Akka, you fictional wizard you. I feel like a war-cant master of the Gnosis could give even Gandalf a run for his money. That would be a kick-ass fight. However Balrog > Ciphrang.

I haven't turned on my Xbox for like 2 weeks. My discovery of LOTR online might have something to do with this. But a free to play MMO with LOTR subject matter? Count me in! So far it's been pretty great, but if you want the "real" content you have to pay for it. At the moment this seems likely.

So I've worked my first 2 shifts at my new job and I have to say that so far it doesn't suck. It was rather busy all evening and I was never bored, which is a very good sign. Also the fellow staff members all seem pretty laid back and easygoing and that's a plus too. Oh and there is music. Not the best music, but music.
However it is going to blow not working with Manny every weekend. He's the only reason I got the dishwashing job in the first place, and pretty much the only reason I stayed. It was fun just to spend the day discussing the random shit that we thought up. He is actually going to work this whole weekend without me for the fist time in months. Ha ha!

So I went out and got trashed last night. Tequila and country music were involved, so it was kind of balls to the wall. But in a good way. I had an enjoyable time, even if I had the worst wingmate ever. I still had fun getting shot down by the ladies though. Oh and the awesome McDonalds people let us walk through their drive-through and order at the window, so that was a huge win for the night. Amy's talent for getting a cab is nothing short of uncanny. It's a slightly crappy superpower.....until it's 2am and you want to go home. Good time! Hangover today wasn't too bad though.

I should mention that this girl I met on Plenty of Fish and I were hitting it off. As you might know I am a somewhat closet metal-head. I look nothing like what a metal fan is supposed to look like, and I swear I'd probably be risking my life going to a concert or metal club. However this girl plays bass in a metal band, has a whack of tattoos and piercings and is pretty attractive (weird cause I've never been a huge fan of tats and lip piercings before). But I don't have any tattoos, and after a bit of discussion that was a deal breaker for her, which kinda sucked. We had similar tastes in music, she actually thought I was funny and things were going well.

But there's always another girl. Can't say I was disappointed by this one though. I mean I've been thinking about getting some ink for a while now, but there's no way in hell I'm going to go through with it because of some chick I met online. Her loss.

Oh and Jay is right again. Fuck, even when it's reasonable I hate it when my brother is right. We're twins! When do I get good ideas?

Anywho, that's me. Coconut, cherries and peanut butter? Really? Well the ice cream ninja doesn't judge. Not where you can hear it.

SpAmmy

I'm predictable!

So my friend/roommate/mortal enemy (haven't quite worked out that last bit yet) did a blog post poking fun at my foibles and posting everybody's favourite picture of me where I look like a giant douche.

So I was all like:

Ooo just you wait, damn you'll be sorry. (Okay Spammy lots of ideas, come on)

And Becca was all:

Bring it on!

S: Oh you're going to be sorry. (shit buddy, come up with something!)

B: Oh yeah? Go ahead and try.

S: Oh I won't try, I'll do. (bonus points for the star wars reference, but C"MON!)

B: Okay well I'll be gone for a few days.

S: Have fun eating the little potatoes! See ya later! (goddamn my brain hates me)

And so far I have come up with fuck all. I had this one idea where I was going to take a dump in her pillowcase...but I went into her room and I can't even find her damn pillowcase. Seriously, miniature civilizations could rise and fall in the cluttered landscape that she is somehow able to live in. Then I had an idea to post one of HER embarrassing pictures on my blog, (thanks facebook!) but there are no pictures considered as universally embarrassing for her as the one she posted of me.

So I'm kinda at a loss. I mean, it's not like she was mean and uncouth. Most of the crap about me was pretty spot on. I AM kinda predictable. I definitely like the amazing combo of pizza and a movie. I say "that's what she said" like 10 times a day (x3 if I'm drunk) and I definitely understand the importance of routine. So maybe I don't need to respond. I can just be a nice guy, take in the fun harmless way it was intended and move on. I could be unpredictable in the way that nobody would ever expect me not to try to get her back from poking fun at me.

So, here's some more good music.



So uh yeah sometimes I do this thing where I forget how old I am. I'm actually 25. Maybe I'm just anticipating my birthday?

....slightly embarrassed. Actually I think my twin brother was kinda offended for some reason.

And I'm still watching waaayyyy to much how I met your mother. It's just so awesome!

So uh, that's me. Stay tuned for next time when I talk about my POF dating experience!

SpAmmy

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Stay awesome!

I have decided not to grow up.

It's official, and you heard it here first Internet. (please don't tell my mom though, she won't be happy). I'm 26, I have 3 jobs, and I work 6 days a week, I pay rent, phone bills, credit card bills and an osap loan. But all I really want to do is play. And not necessarily video games either! I just want to hang out with my friends and do stupid shit all the time, it's that simple.

Well ish.

I just don't want to be bored, or even worse I don't want to cause others to be bored. So I declare it here, I will never throw a wine tasting "gathering" where people discuss mortgage rates. In fact if you throw such a gathering, don't tell me because I might punch you in your baby making part(s). Or (circumstances dictating of course) I will punch your baby.

I want to always be up for a night of drinking or gambling. I want to always be excited about going to a video arcade or an amusement park full of roller coasters. If nothing else, I always want to want to listen to the music I love. Seriously I would probably be stark raving nuts without music. My music. Epic shit right here people.



I like the part where they just rock the fuck out for the last minute and a half of the song.

Have you ever been having a conversation with somebody and realize you just don't want to talk to that person anymore? For the rest of your life? I've just come to the realization that there are some people around me, that I don't really want to be around anymore. It's weird outgrowing your friends. Or people that thought they were friends with you and you thought you were friends with but really weren't due to a variety of extenuating circumstances.

I just like spending time with people who like me. Duh.

Oh speaking of awesome, I've been watching a bunch of How I Met Your Mother. Want to know how to combine a Star Wars reference with an awesomely funny t.v. show?


That's me. Turns out I will accept just about anything as long as it's a cute blonde doing the giving.

SpAmmy

P.S. I do happen to realize that when I get married and/or have children that my priorities will drastically change and the things I find fun now might not seem so wonderful later. The point is not that I want to be a gambling alcoholic when I grow up, more that I just want to keep doing stuff that I find fun and not be a boring tard later in life.

I'm pleased

My roomies are good sports. Of course I did beat up Becca on the front lawn this afternoon....right after Brad and Kate had a death match of their own. Hmmm. And I did just have to fight off a rather uncomfortable attempt to put lipstick on me. During which I might have threatened to cut somebody with a huge kitchen knife. I guess that's what I get for wandering into the kitchen and asking what everybody talking about.

Seriously. I couldn't make this shit up.

Well actually I could as I'm a pretty imaginative and inventive dude.

But still.

Everyone was just jealous cause I won my very first Settlers of Catan game ever.

You see, we pretty much moved the entire living room to our little nook outside and just hung out in the beautiful weather all afternoon/evening. It was pretty awesome.

Actually today in general was pretty awesomesauce. Actually I'm a bit apprehensive as things lately have been going about as well as they ever go for me and I waiting for the other ball to drop. But I'm definitely enjoying stuff today.

It's just nice.

Speaking of which,



That's me. I want a bike!

SpAmmy

I'm a fish!

So I did a bad thing yesterday afternoon.

It's terrible.

And heartbreaking, really.

Seriously, you people should have helped me out so I didn't have to get to this point.

So there, it's not really MY fault, but everyone else's.

That makes me feel better.

I made a Plenty of Fish account again. Yup. I get to be creepy and judgemental on the internet again. I mean, more than usual. I'm not really sure why I made another account as my original foray didn't go so wonderfully. As in I met some creepy whackjobs and went on some terrible dates. Actually, within minutes of posting my profile I got a message from a creepy lady from Waterloo who "likes em young" and has more metal in her face than the average toaster. (I'm sure toasters are known for their high metal content right? Lordy I'm tired)

Yeah for some reason I feel like I'm going to be struggling to not be bored again this summer so I figured, why the hell not. At the very least I'm sure I'll entertain someone with my online dating antics, and who knows? Maybe I'll meet someone.

I am kinda annoyed at all the profiles that say they're looking for a "real" man. I'm real. Real irritated.Admiral Ackbar is a fish and he disapproves of online dating.

Man my sleep pattern for the last few days has been messed up. At least the weather today was beautiful. Also today was my 3rd last shift and Manny and I blackmailed one of the cooks so we could get lunch. So today wasn't so bad at all. If only I can refrain from violating my pillow in my sleep, I should be alright.

Anyway, that's me. Sleeeeeeppppy...........but my book is so good. Damn you Scott Bakker for creating Akka. I always forget how much I like Scott Bakker books until I read Scott Bakker books.

SpAmmy

I hate my brother

I am going to murder/death/kill Jay. I also fucking hate being broke.

That asshole...

wait for it.....

bought me a goddamn computer!

Yeah I know, huge asshole right? I mean seriously, how do I follow that up? Plus the jerk spent more cash facilitating our need to be geeky losers when we hang out than some people spend in month on their pet monkeys. No joke.

Seriously, my tax return (oops kinda late,but whatever) better be disgustingly huge so I can attempt to pay his dumb ass back.

Like the other day, we spent hours in a video arcade pretending to be 12 again (simpsons arcade game ftw!), went out for food 3! times, wandered the shops and streets of clifton hill making judgmental comments about the people we saw, went to casino Niagara, spent more time then we ever thought we could playing the slots and video roulette, and finally ended off at the Yuk Yuks for some good old fashion penis jokes. (I liked the fat geeky dude, cause I could relate.) and stupid Jay paid for everything.

Asshole.

The week did make me realize something though,

That's me. Energizer Bunny arrested, charged with battery.

SpAmmy

I'm not here

So for those people out there who aren't passengers on my millennium falcon (read:close enough to hear me bitch and moan) I have a new job! That means I quit the dish washing gig.But I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Which is fucking weird. I mean, I absolutely hate having to do the same jobs I did in high school. But it's something I'm good at, and I've been hearing the manager type people complain about the lack of staff for the summer. But it's still washing fucking dishes. As it turns out I'd rather sling slightly expensive ice cream. But at least at the new place there's a chance for full time and a possibility of moving on and up.

.....and there I go trying to justify myself to myself again. I need work and there it is. God it sucks being broke all the time.

Anywho, I'm in Niagara Falls for the next few days to see the parents and my brother, and so far it's been awesome. I mean, yes this is probably all the vacation I'm probably going to get this summer (with a possible exception on my birthday) but I'm definitely taking advantage of it.

Yay for people who aren't me making plans for me! Really takes the pressure off.

Here's some HU love, been a while since I posted any of thier stuff. Probably has something to do with them doing a new album. Weird.



I like the part when the drums start after watching the coolest truck in the world roll up.

That's me. I have to go read a book now. A very important book. With dragons.

Yay Thursdays!

So I had a great time last night. Even if my pants are muddy from LDH's route through the university on our rather vigorous drunken stumble home from the UC after the drunk bus dropped us off.

I didn't even really want to go out last night as I've been rather under the weather and only getting through work with copious amounts of aspirin and cough medicine. But I was convinced. Boy, good choice! Even though I'm hurting today. But I learned a valuable lesson, beer = cough suppressant.

So I'm having trouble describing how I know all the neato people I know, but it goes something like this:
I'm one of the red lines! Maybe?

Okay so a bunch of people I know won the intramural flag football championship and they were having a big party to celebrate. So the roomies and I went to a house where some of the players live (who are known to us cause we're all couch friends) to pre-drink, and then to another house belonging to a bunch of people whose relationships to each other I was having difficulty trying to figure out (cause I'm stupid when I'm drunk) to drink even more, and then we made yet another stop at a bar downtown.

Make sense? Get it? Probably not. All you really need to know was there were a bunch of friends involved as well as a bunch of cute girls I introduced myself to, and we all got trashed.

I also learned a bunch of new drinking games (games that are apparently pretty common....) that involve spinning coins and putting ping pong balls into plastic cups sitting on other plastic cups. We also played some I've played before....but nobody took my word that I suck at flip cup and therefore eventually got banned cause I suck at flip cup.

Whatever, more time for drinking! Plus some dude brought tequila! I love tequila! Even if Channy asked me like a bazillion times if I watched her take the shot with me.

The bar was great (but it gets a bit fuzzy at that point) but my voice has got that strained low growl type thing going on that meant I was singing (read: screaming off key) along to songs I know, and my legs are wobbly so I was definitely doing the "white guy shuffle" on the dance floor all night. Good signs.

But I'm pretty sure I drunkenly talked about women again, not so much a good sign. But hey, take the good with the bad right?

Speaking of which,

Okay so the little brother introduced me to this...thing. I'm not sure if I like it, but it's funny enough to post here. Even non-metal fans will love it. Actually non-metal fans will probably like it more.



That's me. Work is gunna be rough. Worth it.

SpAmmy