Another one bites the dust

Another week gone... YAYYYYYY!!! It's still hard to get excited about Europe though, work just seems liek it's never going to end......still traveling through the big dark tunnel.

My vacation package came in today... I can't see it until I get home on the 12th. The folks are concerned... aobut London mostly. I had read (off sophie's post to be exact) that the London police had shot an innocent man dead after he ran away from Police. What I didn't know however, was that police enforcements had already subdued the person onto the ground... and then shot him in the head. Like what sophie said, he was a victim of terrorism. The brutality and tragedy of the past few weeks have spread to those who were meant to protect its citizens. This uncompromising and cruel act can only be the result of fear and hatred. Imagine yourself pointing a gun at a helpless man lying face down on the pavement. What else would possess you to pull that trigger? sad really. The purpose of these terrorists is to obliterate our free way of life. Now a man out for a walk will not see another day. Perhaps they're winning after all.

On Greenland Time

so I'm working 3am-11am shifts... my respect goes out to everyone who work midnight shifts day in and day out. I'm having lunch right now... it's 7am!!
According to the world time zone map... I'm in sync with Greenland hahaha. Is it just me or had it gotten chilly lately? 30+ degree weather can be pretty uncomforable, but I'm thankful for them anyway... COME BACK SUNNNN!!!

I have nothing more to say... here's a fabulous song... it's been in my head for 3 days:

"If you ever change your mind
About leavin', leavin' me behind
Ohh oh bring it to me, bring your sweet lovin'
Bring it on home to me"

Tunes of a drifter…

The weekend was good. I ended up meeting with my huges Saturday. They sent a massive email to everyone, and I expected more people to show up at his house… actually, I was the only one who managed to get there… the spirit of our group is just outstanding isn’t it? I’m not going to see my huges until frosh week… they’re building a 15’ robot that transforms into a truck… yes yes, we’ll crush you all!!!
Then met up with Maria for an engsoc play, pretty funny for 5 $. Afterwards we met Jill for bubble tea. Nothing goes with bubble tea better than trivial pursuit, makes for conversation and time well spent. I had a little problem though, I didn’t have a place to crash for the night, which was cool… Harry Potter was going to take me anther few hours to finish, and I need to adjust my sleeping pattern for the midnight shifts coming up. After going to the bomber for a bit (we met up with Mark the enviro. It’s always great to see him, what a cool guy) which reminds, me… mark was supposed to live with us next term, but we couldn’t find him in time to ask him BAH!! Our new peace keeper: Richard will do just fine though :D

So my Saturday night was spent at the quiet room in the SLC. They say it’s quiet, but it’s actually where the night owls go to be very very obnoxious when the room’s kind of empty. With my partially alcohol induced state and the annoying Indian knock-off rap videos some guys were playing on the comp… I didn’t get down to reading ‘til hours later. Anyway, I finished the book… not giving any details, but I have never gotten so worked work up over a book… just an emotional mess towards the last parts.

Next day was just quiet solitude... I was at the lab again. I looked up a band called Broken Social Scene, they’re kinda indie rock/space music/ambient from TO, really good stuff for looking into nothing while unconsciously bobbing your head. Also discovered the … MOST awesome guitar playing band. I’d never thought anyone can out do Gary Rossington in Freebird… anyway, Yngwie Malmsteen’s the name and check ‘m out, anything’s great. I’ve only heard a few of their tracks, Flamenco Diablo, and the instrumental version of Rising Force… simply WOW.

I was rushing to catch a bus that I missed by 30 seconds… the next bus didn’t arrive for another 30-40 minutes… I got to the terminal exactly on time, but the Greyhound had left already. I missed it by 1 minute!! So I walked over to the train station instead… the train just left… 2 minutes ago… I just can’t catch a break eh? Did I mention it was raining the whole time? And some truck sped over a puddle and I got soaked on one side. I felt like such a drifter! esp. after a night with no comfy bed. I walked some way back to toward the bus station… listening to a blues rendition of Bring it on Home to Me… and singing it too… and I mean belting on the street!! I didn’t care anymore, realized then, just much music helps in my life, if I wasn’t listening to some great music at the time, the unfortunate events woulda gotten the best of me… but shit happens, it’s cool, and kinda funny. The next bus/train wasn’t for another 5.5 hours… I set out to Conestoga and got a shirt that said something like “Who can resist an asian girl?” hahaha, excellent question. Back at work now, then off for a long weekend… counting down the days *~

Lovely Saturday

it's been such a long week I was ready to except my defeat... but the weekend is here!!! Yes!! YES!!! muahahahahaha *sniff*. I caught a train to Waterloo on friday. Didn't know where the heck I was when I got off the train... somewhere in the outskirts of Kitchener.

I decided to walk to the bar where I was meeting people. Jill managed to tracked me down and we drove there... she's such a life saver, I woulda been walking for ages. We ended up going to Phil's later and drank and danced some more... crashed at Kenshi's place, which was nice of him... the walk there from Phil's felt really short, maybe cuz I was inebriated. WAlking back this morning felt considerable longer.

so I was supposed to meet up with my frosh group at 10... but #%@$!!! too lazy!! shame on me, and I couldn't resist not going into the computer lab. Walking through the halls, I realize I really miss this place. Can't wait to come back, it's gonna be a blast... ok I'm out... proabably made a bunch of grammer/spelling mistakes... oh well... I'll read this later and laugh.

weird...

Do you guys ever have one of those days where you feel like something's not right? On my way to work, I saw a black squirrel cross the road... I guess it's only bad luck if it was a cat, but I still remember this because it was the sadist squirrel ever. Its tail was dragging behind it and it was walking reeeealy slowly across the road... suicidal squirrel... weird. So at the next intersection, I almost got hit by car #1.

After work I went to buy groceries at a place across town. It's cheaper and I"m poor... It's 20 min of biking one way, when I went to pay, I realized I forgot money... bloody hell!! I was at the same grocer 2 days ago to find it closed. So... on my way back home to get my wallet, I saw a tree with about 500 birds in it; all chirping. Cars were passing by on the street, which didn't seem to bother them... but as I approached the big tree, all 500 birds decided to fly into the air at once. It was cool... but weird. And some dog thinks it's ok to dodo in the centre of the sidewalk... I narrowly missed it. Figgen dogs were jumping out of nowhere and barking at me too, and I almost got hit by car #2 and 3. People don't look when they turn... just when you think you're invincible...

So yeah... finally got my food, on the 3rd visit to the grocer... 120 min of biking. 3's the lucky word today, on my way back from the grocer with my food, I managed to roll right through the doggy dodo... whatever, shit happens.

Hello Dolly!!

Tonight I went to see a festival theatre production of Hello Dolly with Jason. He's a quirky comp eng. guy in 3A, we met on the train going back to Stratford.

Upon arriving, I immediately noticed how underdressed I was (in jeans) and underaged as well, old ladies look extremely stylish in a sun dress... I noticed that after seeing the 200th one (I"ll try to remember this in 50 yrs)... Jason looked like he was going in for a job interview; he was even holding a black UW portfolio. It was for his driving school, but put the pressure on to ask him interesting questions.

This was my first non-high school/middle school musical and was it ever amazing!!
Music/dancing/elaborate stage arrangements and a live orchestra... the big numbers, simply put... awesome!!
The audience gave a standing ovation.

I realize now how underexposed I am to the living arts theatres/concerts and the like. I have yet to witness the overwhelming magnitude of a live symphony, something I hope to accomplish in London next month. Jason and I have agreed to see a lot more plays, and soon. Tickets are only 20 bucks, and so close to Waterloo. This festival happens every year, who's coming next summer?

Mr. Ross

I must confess, I was about to write the most boring blog in history… something about working in hell and what not.

But my outlook has changed really quickly. I got a surprise visit from my field co-ordinator today. He was one of those people with such a presence about them. He was silvery grey, full bearded and had a pair of really kind eyes; someone you can immediately get along with. In fact, he kinda reminded me of King Lear or Prospero from The Tempest… well, someone of significant Shakespearean importance. And there he was!! His majesty!! Riding side by side with me, going to the vigorous battle of yonder coop!!

He gave some great advice on talking to employers and coop reports. I regret not writing any down, but hope it’s tucked away somewhere. He also told me my marks were good, thought that was pretty funny, and that the nominal value of our marks is not as important as how satisfied we are of them. Someone who studies all the time probably won’t be satisfied with just an A… We are not living our lives as mere students, but a part of a team, community, family, or the other half of a loving relationship J. If we spent all our time with our books, we’d be robbing ourselves of the awesome years when the attractive and delightful individualities are at a peak. Well it won’t happen to me!! I vow to not study too hard from now on!!... who am I kidding? I do go to UW after all.

Mr. Ross (his name is Mr. Ross btw) often recommend over stressed students to take a year off mid-degree or after graduation. But it’s those same kinds of people that unnervingly strive hard for achievement, who will dive into that whole hustle of the full time job without delay. Their focus and drive is admirable. But that’s the problem with too much of it… you lose sight of the big picture. “A little time out can prove to be an eye-opener; lift your spirits and let some light in!” he said. He’s right about that… awesome guy. We chatted for an hour about who knows what. But I really appreciated his guidance. I wasn’t completely in the dark yet… but he sure opened a window for me just in time. Things are looking brighter.

thanks mom and dad.

Boy it's been a boring weekend!!!
I did nothing but read, glad Harry Potter is having a better time than I am... even with the dark lord after him.

The flight and tour has been set up, guess I'm actually doing this. I 'm surpised at what I"m capable of at the spur of the moment... it was less then a week ago that this europe idea popped into my head.

I'm broke... or will be after this, my parents will have to cover for my tuition this term. I feel horrible. If my daughter wanted to go off on her own so suddenly, I would have been concerned with her safety and said no by all means. The fact that they even let me go (after a lot of persuasion) meant that they trust me, and want me to experience life. How could I ever thank them? (not with a big tuition bill that's for sure) I'll think of a way someday...starting by never asking them for another b-day or xmas present again.

And give them my complete gratitude and love. Thanks mom & dad, you're the best people I've ever met. I don't say that every day, but it's always been true.

Bohemian Justice

Work has taken an unexpected turn... the plant has decided on another one-week shut-down (not enough work to go around); a real downer. I don't know how my fate stands for that week.

The new project turned out to be a lot of waiting around and watching the Looms (massive weaving machines) it’s cool to see how it works though... coloured yarn get pulled from many selves with spools, they're lifted up and down to make a pattern. Hemp goes straight across the pattern and a gigantic reed (which looks like something to groom King Kong with) pushes the whole thing together with a bang... all this happens 115 times a minute... not long before the rhythm synchronizes with your heart beat. I get short of breath from just sitting around. The reed moves back and forth to the beat, hypnotizing. Your mind, once constantly in motion now follows the motion of the loom... nothing else... ... Geeezzz corn hash Bonanza!!! Somebody's been breathing too much hemp dust!

The euro trip is a go. My parents freaked out when I told them I was venturing solo... they talked me out of it those tricky loons!! Guess I'll be going with a tour instead. It would have been fun to see if I could do it alone. I can picture myself lost with a lot of luggage, stricken with panic... but no doubt be getting some of the best highs of my life too. Ah well, some other time.

Also, just heard Queen's putting on a free show at High Park in London this Friday. It's to honour the victims and rescuers. Hope the bastards responsible are watching. A city is shaken but never stirred. No bombs needed to blow this crowd away!

Feelin' great and can't shut up.

Hey, it’s 2:06am right now and I’m still clicking away at the comp. boy oh boy where to I start? I stumbled across a great travel story today. It’s made me realize what a huge world this is, if I have the time, why not pack up my bags and go, take a large dose of fukitol and fly away. I’ve got 3 weeks off before school… why not eh?

I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before, just needed a push I guess, a little boredom here in Stratford is another catalyst :) My family isn’t too big on travelling. They did go back to China to visit the relatives. (which I also need to do sometime soon). I talked to my grandparents on the phone the other day… gosh I miss them, and all my cousins, growing up before my ears. Times away!!! WHOOOSHHH and they’re not getting any younger… unfortunately my financial situation won’t allow me to go the whole 180 degrees, 2008 Grandma, here I come!

I sat and looked at a map of the world for a half hour, deciding on the perfect place to go … I know… a weird way to travel you might think; Traveling for the sake of traveling, and not for the destination. BAAAAHHHH I say, is that a crime? I like airplane food!! That’s such a bad joke, I’m sorry.

Travelling anywhere outside of ones normal realm is good, must give a reflection on what one already pocesses (I’m really lucky, love you all) or some other kind of epiphany (no doubt something way cool), especially to travel alone for the first time… perks me right up when I think about it.

Back to the map… geeez what a wide selection… heck of a lot more historical background than this place, yet Canada is still one of the best places to live... Damn right!! We’ve got syrup. Yet perhaps it’s the simplicity of this country that makes it so welcoming to those who seek refuge from a long and complicated past. My sights are set on Europe for now. Not all of Europe, that wouldn’t be fair. I like the looks of Portugal, Spain, France, maybe Switz. and the surrounding places, then off to San Marino (which by the way has some of the most beautiful coins in the world), then down to Italy. Now I just need to get a ticket for next month… is that possible, lazy me!! Must plan ahead better!!

I’ll appreciate anybody with some experience in travel to give me some tips and recommend a good start on finding discount student airfare. Please please and please.

I could go on forever, but I think I’ve had enough for tonight. Thanks for reading and fill me in on how you’ve been.

PS: My endorphin level was exceedingly high today… like the same old songs on my mp3 sounded like the first time I’ve ever heard them, but better because I can sing along while biking with no hands hehe... Lots of bugs out today… undeniably ate a few. “Freebird” by Skynrd seemed more beautiful than ever. Even got a little red-eyed listening to it, kinda surprised myself.

The Usual (intriguing isn't it)

2nd post, maybe I should tell people I have a blog now... cuz I seem to be talking to myself.
sooooo... yesterday I had to get groceries from across town, it was a really hot day and I almost got hit by a car, old people just don't know to drive. I mean that! There comes a point in a person's life where they just stop looking at where they're going... thank goodness they drive slower. Cody (my landlady's dog) is back. Cody lived with the landlady's mom after she had a big scary fall onto the floor. But all is better now. I'll attach a pic sometime.

I've been assigned a new project where I have to monitor the workers. Since I'm new and seniority is big @ my plant, I've been told it might not go over too well with some of the workers... very interesting... I find myself in an elementary playground situation where "don't be mean or I'll tell the teacher" will be my only defense... replace teacher with boss. Should be an interesting few weeks

my first post

heyyyyy!!! to think, 2 weeks ago I thought blogs were some kind of fruit.

well, I'll give this thing a try... birds need to fly and I need a place to put my random thoughts, but a falling tree won't make a sound without someone to hear it. Please give me your comments and feedbacks, I'll appreciate it very much.

the site is http://no-escape-from-reality.blogspot.com
Thanks you for your time, you're a fabulus queen ;)