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[Aug. 5th, 2007|02:54 pm] |
Summer is almost over, and I can't wait! Living under my parents again hasn't posed a problem hardly at all, but I just miss my friends in Columbia.
I've made a lot of money this summer, but have somehow managed to spend like 2500+ dollars since the beginning of June. The worst part is that I don't even own anything new to show for it. I have had a lot of fun though. I've spent the majority of my summer working at Michelin, Gym, Hanging out with new friends (interns at Michelin). Latley I've been having more fun, I've gone to the beach with friends, white water rafting, to the lake. I guess I really can't complain.
The house in Columbia is really starting to look sweet though. Still a lot more work to be done, but I think it will turn out good.
Jeff told me that Iceland(rink in Irmo) that had shutdown when I left may be opening back up as a new owner may be buying it. I really hope this is true so I can still play hockey.
The Harry Potter craze has caught onto me. I used to love reading as a kid, but really haven't read many books outside of school requirements since I was probably 12. I've gotten hooked again though, so that's good.
I'll be in Columbia this upcoming weekend if anyone wants to check out the house or hang out. Gimmie a call.
Also Josh, what's goin on while you are in Greenville? We should hang out. |
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[Jun. 25th, 2007|11:18 pm] |
I love my mom, she is always looking out for other people, always putting other people ahead of herself. I think it's rubbed off on me a lot and made me a better person. That being said, she also has the ability to drive me insane. Rather than tell me everything she wants done all at once she says something, walks out of the room, I start to get back to whatever it was I was doing, then she walks back in and says something else. I shit you not... it happened for about 15 straight minutes just now!!! It drove me fucking insane, and the worst part was that she was saying stuff for my benefit tomorrow morning, but it wasn't important so I got frustrated. Stuff about us having bananas and cranberry juice for breakfast...
I called it off with April, at least for the time being. No one reason in particular, I think I started to freak myself out with some ideas floating around in my head. I keep going up and down every other day trying to decide if it was the right choice. If it's meant to be, we'll get back together though, we're still friends...I consider her a best friend. I respect her more than most people I know. Kind of weird hanging out since the breakup, but I'm sure it gets easier.
I've been the better person over the course of the past year regarding the "Emily hates Pat and April" kick. I know she often would blab about us to various people, some of it got back to me, some of it probably didn't. I hope the majority of you took it with a grain of salt, as the people who I actually respect the opinions of, I'm sure did. While I'm sure we were at fault on some issues, she certainly was being bitchy about various other things. I've lost a lot of respect for her after all the complaining to people who really had no reason to be involved in the situation. It was just down right immature on her part and got to the point where some of the stuff that was said generated many laughs. I never fought back with annoying gossip and stupid ass bitching, but that just seemed to fuel her fire. It seemed to involve April more than myself as time went on, but April didn't deserve that. I guess this is the first time I have really wrote anything about it...figured it was worth mentioning.
Internship is going okay. Don't really like it, making a lot of money. Been thinking a lot about my future. I've looked into the Peace Corps, but I am unable to join as I'm a Canadian Citizen, however, they do have a branch I could join. Another idea still floating around is the Disney program for a little while, until I figure out what I'd like to do with my life. It felt like I went from being a college kid to being a 40 year old business man over the span of a couple days. Almost e....*mom interruption*...veryone is older and make really stupid jokes. I don't want to do this for the rest of my life.
I'm taking six classes next semester, part time at the OG, and possibly a fall internship with the inferno. My brother has bought a house. We are fixing it up now, and it's going to be a sweet senior year. My best friend is moving back to Canada in a week and that is a bummer. I'm sure it will make for some awesome trips though.
K, that was a really long post. I think I'll play a little guitar before getting up at 6:30 in the morning, blah.
Hope you all are having a great summer! |
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| Canada is Amazing |
[Jun. 7th, 2007|12:53 am] |
We're at our aunt's house for the next couple days in New Germany. Not really an exciting place, but still brings back memories.
I went to my old house in New Glasgow and the lady living there let us just walk in and look at our old rooms. It was pretty cool. Met up with a friend I haven't seen for a decade and we just sat down like we have been friends forever, drinking ALEXANDER KEITHS (great beer).
As far as the nights in Halifax...it's just been a crazy fun time. There's something different about the attitudes and personalities of people up here. You can just walk up to a random person and they will be all about just having fun. I love the people here.
Not gonna talk about the first night we went out...as it didn't end until 6:30 in the morning, and would be too much to type...
Last night was sweet... almost got into a fight with a guy at a small pizza diner. He was drunk and raised his fist to cathy and I stood up and yelled "Sit the fuck down and eat your pizza!" He stood up and said, "It tastes like crap anyway!" and slammed it down into the garbage. Stormed out. Eventually he came back in and apologized...haha I love it.
(above story doesn't have the same effect without all the great accents)
Ahhh too many stories to tell, I'm sure I'll talk about it whenever I run into you guys.
Oh yeah...DUCKS WON THE CUP! WooT! Josh if you read this far I got a txt from you but couldn't read it (wicked bad charges up here). |
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[Jun. 2nd, 2007|01:07 am] |
I leave for a week to go to Canada tomorrow morning. It's gonna be non stop bar hoppin action.
My job is okay, I keep saying it's not great but then I hear awful horror stories from different ppl working at OG and it makes me feel a lot better.
Been going to the gym everyday, an 8-5 job makes that much easier.
Hope to see everyone more when I get back.
Have a good week.
GO DUCKS! |
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| Incase anyone reads these still! |
[May. 16th, 2007|08:06 pm] |
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I'm in greenville for the summer. I got a financial internship with Michelin. I'll be working at HEADQUARTER'S NORTH AMERICA! Should be a good experience and they're paying me well. I will be back in Columbia a lot of weekends. Don't have time to type! Hope everyone is doing well. |
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[Mar. 27th, 2007|12:47 am] |
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So a friend of mine that I haven't seen or really spoke to much since I moved away from Canada found me on facebook. I looked through his friends and found another dozen or so people I was friends with growing up as a kid. It's crazy to see everyone all grown up drunk off their asses. Everyone seems to remember me a good bit and I already have my plane ticket to go up there this summer. I can't wait to be back home!!! |
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[Mar. 19th, 2007|11:21 am] |
I also forgot to take a poll on a topic me and Jeff were discussing:
What are some of the biggest disappointment cds that you can think of?
Mine:
1. Metallica-St. Anger(Complete joke of a cd)
2. Finger Eleven-Them vs. you vs. me(just came out a week ago...it's terrible...)
3. Weezer-I forget the name...the newest one...bad...bad lyrics.
What are some other cds that came as huge dissapointments to you all? |
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| Spring Break Recap |
[Mar. 19th, 2007|11:13 am] |
Me and Ap went down to Orlando to see elaine. We went to the parks a little bit but not too much. Ate at some crazy restaurants, had a good time. Last Monday we got on our cruise which was fantastic. Way too much to type about, but I'll hit a few of the highlights:
1. Doing a tour of a bunch of islands on a jetski. Very fast wave runners, interesting info, and I got to hold this huge ass star fish which was pretty cool.
2. Way too much alcohol at some places.
3. Steak every night I wanted it.
4. Gambling...which I lost at...but still fun.
5. Crazy gameshow and magic shows.
6. And here's the crazy adventure of my trip...
On the 2nd day we went to Breezes Resort which was this really nice resort that had all you could eat and drink(alcoholic and non alcoholic) included. They had multiple pools including a swim up bar(it had bar stools in the pool). Had a skating rink, which apprantly was destroyed in a hurricane, that was disappointing. Long story short me and April, especially me, got completely trashed. We caught a bus that was supposed to take us back to our ship. The driver told april to get off at this stop and walk a certain way, so we did. But we got lost(we were in Nassau, Bahamas btw). Eventually a bahemian(sp?) cop car pulls up to us and asks where we are headed. We tell them the ship and show proof that we are on it and they say get in, we'll take u there. I remember sitting in the cop car slightly...So they drop us off at the dock we go on the boat and pass out...everythings good. The next day I look in our carry on bag and see a book. I'm like "April...what the fuck is this?" She has no idea so I opened it and it reads...
"Royal Bahemian(sp?) Police Report"
I definitely drunkenly stole from the police. It has all their records of tickets they gave out to people over the past week or so. So I guess a lot of people may have gotten off the hook for wreckless driving, etc.
Definitely one hell of a souveneir!
Hope everyones break was a good one. |
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[Jan. 28th, 2007|11:49 pm] |
At work today someone filled out their credit card slip with my tip, then left me the blank copy, and walked out with the slip that was signed and filled out. A 45 dollar check too...dumb bastards!
Also and old man called me Satan...it was a joke I think...? I didn't really get it, but it had something to do with me offering them dessert, and he said it. Then he looked at me and said "You don't look like Satan!" And I didn't know how to reply...I just said something like, "I would hope not."
The end. |
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[Jan. 25th, 2007|12:08 pm] |
Since when did we grow up?
All this talk of resumes, and internships, and jobs, and...classes that make me do stuff....I don't like it.
What's the best christmas present you could receive from a girlfriends parent? That's right! A nintendo WII!!
LONG LIVE THE WII!!!
I'm gonna go throw a rock at something in Zelda. |
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| Band depression |
[Dec. 23rd, 2006|01:19 pm] |
So our band is done...at least for awhile. David's leavin to chill with a kangaroo so that kind of blows. We've got one final show at Jillians on the 29th so if you guys are in town you should come watch the USC bowl game then stay at Jillians to rock out with us.
I guess this is the point where I say if our band doesn't get back together when David comes back in June/July? thanks to everyone who has supported us and came to our shows. It all meant a great deal to me.
I'm pretty upset we are unable to show more for two years of hard work as far as recorded music goes. Some people just didn't want to put money into it and all we have to show is 4 recorded songs with an old singer and 3 with me.
Considering trying an acoustic solo approach, or maybe getting a new band together.
The whole situation bums me out... |
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[Dec. 4th, 2006|02:00 am] |
Semester is coming to a close. Finals are more than likely going to kick my ass, but who cares, it's almost over. Speaking of my ass I blocked a slapshot in our hockey game and definitely got hit right in the ass cheek... not cool. BUT! We won! our awesome team is now 1-8-1....what a season record eh!?
Um the new Incubus cd "Light Grenades" took awhile to grow on me. I now think it's the best since Make Yourself. Incubus is such an amazing band, every album has a different feel from the last. This one has a lot of ballads, but then BAM!!!! heavy fast song in your face. It's all over the place.
Bad news is that both the show in Atlanta and Myrtle Beach sold out quickly before I could get any tickets. I'm a little upset.
Me and April booked a cruise for March 12th to the Bahamas. It's a Royal Carribbean ship. I think it'll be pretty rockin. Really want my vacation pay and taxes back!!!
And finally it sucks that David is leaving for Australia soon. I can't imagine life without band practices and shows all the time. Well I guess I can, cause that's what's it's mostly been like lately. Nevertheless....it's gonna suck.
Later. |
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[Nov. 14th, 2006|04:17 pm] |
Howdy LJ people! I haven't been on here in awhile it seems!
I wish I could hang out with you all more often but it seems all I do no is go to school in mornings, band practice at nights or work depending on the night, and hang out with april during the other times.
Speaking of April, she friggen rocks. Her and I are saving up to go on a cruise this spring break. It's gonna be wicked.
School's going okay. Just got my ass kicked during this past round of exams.
Our hockey team blows this season, very frustrating.
Mind Your Head is playing this Thursday at Mellow Mushroom and Sunday at Jillians. Come on out to one, or both!
Welp...Someone give me a call sometime. |
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[Oct. 7th, 2006|09:45 am] |
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So 3/4 of our band gets to play an acoustic set at Fallout this evening. We play between the Movement and Nonpoint. Wish us luck! |
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[Sep. 28th, 2006|08:01 am] |
BAD: We didn't win the finals last night.
GOOD: We played a hell of a show. Tons of people were there. Thank you so much to everyone who came! I can't express how happy I get when I look out to the crowd and see my friends. Probably one of our best shows we've ever put on.
93.5 still wants us to play fallout on a side stage, they want an acoustic set from us as bands on the main stage are setting up equipment. So not AS good, but regardless, I'll get to be a part of fallout.
Our Band has a show at a bar up in Anderson this Saturday. I'm not expecting much, but it should at least be a night filled with alcohol and music.
I have less than a month until I am 21 and can supply minors with alcohol.
We are totally going to Scarowinds for 5 bucks!!(Admission and the bus ride there and back!!) Anyone with a Student ID can go. It's October 27th and I reccommend you all sign up on Friday.
GREAT: I bought a car! Fucking finally! I got a 1997 Nissan Altima that only has 73,500 miles on it. Got it for a fairly good price and the car is in great shape. I'll prolly get to pick it up this weekend when we go to Anderson.
AMAZING: Me and April have made it almost three months and we're closer than I would have ever imagined a 3 month relationship. She is an amazing person. |
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[Sep. 26th, 2006|12:16 am] |
This is gonna be a short post for Barbara Burns!
I never would've thought her and I would've remained in fairly close contact(in relation to most of my high school friends), but we have! And she is so supportive, especially of my band! She's driven from far away for multiple MYH shows and she's coming to our big one tonight! I wish I would've have made more of an effort to be closer friends back in high school.
Anyway just thought I'd take the time to recognize how great of a friend she is.
Barbara, you rock.
HEYOOOOOO
FALLOUT FINALS TOMORROW NIGHT!!!
WAKAKWAKAKAKWKAKWKAKWAKW |
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[Sep. 13th, 2006|05:03 pm] |
So we moved on after last night...
One win away from playing in Fallout...that would be a dream...
Thankyou so much to everyone who came out.
Some people continue to dissapoint me...ah well... |
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[Sep. 5th, 2006|04:51 pm] |
Well Mind Your Head is in yet another competition at Jillians. We play a week from today... September 12th sound about right? It's a tuesday night, we could be playing anywhere from 10-12. Only a three song set as they're trying to fit 5 bands into each night. Only two rounds. Either way one of the 10 bands involved will win an opening spot when Fallout takes place in early October.
Very big opportunity for us. I'm sure you can get in either free, or maybe 3 bucks. Please come support us and have a good time out at Jillians in a week.
Thanks,
Pat |
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[Aug. 26th, 2006|03:48 am] |
Well... let's see:
Classes are a bitch. I like my professors so far, but I can tell it's gonna be a difficult, difficult year...
MYH has a show tomorrow outside of headliners, come on out i think it's 10 or 12 bucks.
MYH also has a lot of potential big things happening. I'll keep you all posted as events occur.
Incase anyone does not know, I've been going out with April now for over five weeks. She is great and I've been very happy. Who would've thought Pat would end up with a Southern Gal? Hehe.
Still car hunting...I know it's borderline ridiculous...but...I really can't say much else I guess.
Hockey has been good this summer, our team is 2nd place, I'm 4th in scoring in the league, 1st in goals, and the playoffs are on the way.
I can't wait for the NHL season to begin...about a month...
USC Football will be exciting, I reccommend everybody goes and waits in line for a Georgia game, cause tailgating and games are hella fun.
Work has been okay as of late.
Already thinking about plans for Fall Break and Spring Break this year...gonna be nuts.
Pat...OUT! |
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[Jul. 24th, 2006|04:38 pm] |
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Holy shit I hate shopping for cars...anytime I find something I like I call and it's been sold. It's really hard to convince yourself to spend 6000+ on something. One could argue that I go for something shitty that's like only 2 grand...well if I'm going to spend alot of my own money on something, I want to really like it... |
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