Shelves

I built these the other day. I think they came out alright. 

Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

I keep these photos in my mirror as a reminder of the places I have been. My parents taught me when I was young that travel is an important part of life. I spent three months travelling across america with some buddies. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I always felt I had to explore the continent I lived on before I explore others. The first photo was taken after a long drive over night, through the prairies, the sun was coming up and we were just approaching  the rockies. The second picture was taken as I was driving on the San Francisco Bay Bridge. I spent the day there with Greg walking around killing time. I would have loved to stay there longer. 

I hope to go to South America, we'll see how long that takes to happen.  

Day 04: A habit that you wish you didn’t have

Scratching. I am always itchy for some unknown reason.

Day 03- A picture of you and your friends

This probably isn't the most ideal picture, but its probably one of the more recent pictures with me and a group of friends. I have no idea why I don't have more pictures of me just hanging out with my friends. I think its Me, Eric, Jesse, Ryan and some kid, who we can just pretend is Dalton.

DAY 02: The meaning behind your blog name.

Ten Thousand Failures, A Thousand Regrets.

When I made this blog, I was in a different place. I was just handed a big fine, which at the time was a lot more than I could handle. I didn't really have much going for me, other than the fact I had some pretty solid friends. I made some stupid choices, I regretted a lot of them, but at the same time understand that it made me who I am today.

dryspell.

I haven't posted in a while. I don't know if its because my life has become a lot less exciting lately, or if I am just not as amped on this idea of talking about myself. I have been feeling really uncreative lately. I want to start on some projects soon, but it seems like everything I want to do is 4 hours away. I hate living in this apartment, everything just feels so temporary. I know that I am not going to live here forever, so I don't invest anytime into things.
I have barely even skated this year. As weird as it is to say, you know that saying "I hate myself when I'm not skateboarding" I think its rings true for me. I bought new wheels a couple of weeks ago, and I haven't even skated them yet. I have a million excuses as to why I haven't gone skating, but really it comes down to me being a complete dick sucker. I hate myself.
I found on someones blog, they had posted a list of thirty dates. Each day had a different item that you were supposed to post. I figured it was a good way to end this dry spell.

DAY 1:

01. I chipped my front tooth when I was younger, it was repaired, and unnoticeable now.
02. I grew up in a very christian home.
03. I am technically an international criminal, though I have no problems getting across the border.
04. I once hitch hiked from Regina to Toronto.
05. I am currently living in an unfinished basement.
06. The last car I had didn't lock, and started with a screwdriver.
07. I look mostly for good skin in girls.
08. In the last year I put 50,000kms on my car.
09. I hate the idea of 19+ shows.
10. Big fan of The Office.
11. I am prejudice toward fat people, but so is my mom.
12. I boiled a cat once, people still talk about it, like its a big deal.
13. I can't do a kickflip.
14. I had Twitter before I had Facebook.
15. I have been journaling in one form or another since I was 15. Livejournal for the win.

 For years Carry On has been one of my favorite bands, but the lyrics just seem to ring more and more true as the time goes on. This is a song I can relate to.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one who even gives a fuck. I watch it fall apart and I want to build it up , but you just turn away. I can't do this by myself so look for other ways. I'm trying to get it out of this rut. The dust has built for too long. If this means so much more than words, than show me sign and quit dropping the lines. Staying positive was just a setup so you could take the punch when they let you down. Its where we're heading. So X your fist, show me what's left inside. I'm so sick of everyone's excuses I want to tear them down. I've been let down before but never again. I wont buy into your shit I'll just believe in my friends. If that's something that you don't understand than just sit back and watch it fall apart again

Valiant

So I finally started working on the Valiant I bought last summer. I ripped out the seats, and ripped up the floor. There are some pretty big holes I need to patch. I haven't really done much of this kind of work before. I am stoked to learn and teach myself.
As I was cutting out all the rust, I accidentally cut the gas line. Total bummer, I can't really move it until I fix that. Whatever, more experience, I guess.

who is she?

Looking back

So I have been looking back in my old Live Journal. I posted this about 3 years ago. I still remember who each one of these is about, and for the most part they wouldn't change much if I had posted this today.

[Feb. 5th, 2007|12:53 pm] 1. Our plans never work out, so we stopped planning. Some how playing it by ear always works out for the better. I hold you close, you know that. Who knew the 'flip kid' would be one of my closest friends. 2. We used to hangout everyday, now I barely see you, and when I do its never the same. I can't wait for you to come home this summer, I know we will pick up where we left off. I still think you rule hard. 3. For some reason I always feel comfortable telling you anything. We have sat in my car for hours talking in front of your house. You are a solid dude, I always know that when I come home you will drop everything to hangout with me. 4. We have broken so many laws together, but always know when to stop. I like staying at your house, but only when your mom is at work. I disagree with people when they say you need to grow up. You need to think about more than just yourself. I can always count on you for a good time. 5. You are a great dude. I love it when you smile, but hate it when you are pissed. Luckily, you are most smiley when we are together. We have had many adventures, and many more to come. I want to meet your grandpa one day soon, because I hear so much about him. 6. I never now what 'cool new thing' you are going to be hyped on next. You have a lot of cool ideas, you just need to follow through on more things. I feel like when I am with you we are unstoppable, but when apart I feel like we are barely friends. 7. You moved away from this boring little town. I hope you have found yourself, I hope you found what you were looking for. I want you to move back soon. When we are together we do some stupid stuff, and piss off your sister. I often forget we have matching tattoos. 8. To be honest, I was a little skeptical of living with you. WOW was I wrong! You are my favorite roommate, You always wanna hangout or do something. You got me into graffiti, too bad I am terrible. I just wish I could beat you at more video games. 9. You will always be a liar, I still can't trust you. I still love seeing you and hanging out with you, cause we always have a good laugh. I just think its time to find a real job. 10. I rarely see you, and you live just across the city. We used to have good talks in your sunfire, but now I just feel like you are too mature for me. We need to hangout soon, cause I miss you.

and it happened...

Another repair

Jean repair

This is probably one of the best repairs I have ever done.

Weighing options.

So Life has me in an awkward spot. I hate Ottawa. Its a city where nothing happens. I like being in the GTA, I have so many friends here, there are shows, there things happening. I have been back in Uxbridge for the last few months, just kickin' it like I used to. Bryaden, Eric and I hang out almost everyday. Ryan is abroad with Joey, doing his thing. It will be sweet when he gets back, but for the time being, I am looking for a construction job here in the GTA. I actually liked working for Graydex last summer, I worked with good guys, and made good money. I don't want to work construction for the rest of my life, but its alright for where I am now. I want to save so much money this summer, I want to be putting a down payment on a house this time next year.
I want to be doing my own thing, but right now I'm losing my motivation.

camera phone...

Here are a few pictures to update the past little while....

Pick 9 random friends you feel comfortable around.
1- Steph
2- Dalton
3- Katie
4- Jesse
5- Sterling
6-Eric
7- Ryan
8- Madi
9- Will

These eight people you just picked are stuck in a house with you for a whole year. There is no leaving the house at all until the year is completely up. If you had to choose a person for every question below, write down which person it would be.

There are four rooms. Who would be in each room?

Room 1- Ryan and Madi
Room 2 - Jesse, Will and Katie
Room 3 - Sterling and Eric
Room 4- Steph, and Dalton

If there was someone singing in the morning who would it most likely be?
Jesse and Eric

If someone was considered the Dad and the Mom of the house, who would it be ?
Ryan and Madi

If you wanted candy really badly and all of the 8 in the house had some, who would you take it from?
Eric would just give me some

If two people were caught making out in a closet who would it be?
Katie and Dalton

If someone had to watch you brush your teeth (every) morning, who would it be ?
Ryan cause we'd probably be on the same schedule.

Someone's caught on the phone all hours of the night, who is it?
Eric, or Will... Will is gay like that.

There were two bags of chips bought at the store, but 20 minutes later they are gone. Who ate them?
Will, he's bulking.

Someone's caught singing in the shower every day at 2 o'clock, who is it?
Madi

Who would hate being in the house the most?
Steph, Jesse, Ryan, and Will.

Someone took your (brand spanking new) pair of socks that were never worn,
who is the thief?
My socks? Ya, I'd be the one stealing.

Someone swept all the dirt under the rug, who was it?
Dalton "fuck it"

If there were arguments in the house, who would be the ones arguing?
Ryan and Jesse.

Jesse and Steph (obvi)

Jesse and Eric

Who would be the one missing their boyfriend/girlfriend that wasn't in the house with them?
Will, if he could ever get a girlfriend.

You walked down stairs in the middle of the night for a glass of water. Someone is dancing on the table in their leopard thong. Who is it?
Eric.

A pillow fight broke out, who started it?
Me,

There's a marathon of your favourite TV show, what is it?
The Office.

Someone made a fort in the laundry room, who was the kid?
Madi

There's a prankster in the house that put plastic on the two toilets in the house, who are the pranksters?
Dalton, cause thats lame, and he is lame.

The music's too loud, who turned it up?
if its heavy, it was Eric, Ryan or I

If its pop it was Katie or Ryan

There's a mouse crawling on the floor all over the house...

a)Who is the one to jump in someone's arms?
Katie

b)Who would be the one to kill it?
Dalton "fuck it'

Someone's crying, who is it and what happened?
Will... His mom called

Who made pancakes in the morning and almost caught the house on fire?
Madi. Though I know she can cook, I also think she is a total retard.

Who gets sick of each other the fastest in the house?
Ryan gets sick of Jesse.... quicker than he would get sick of Eric Hall.

Someone's tanning/burning on the roof. Who is it?
Steph, Katie, Madi.

Who is the tallest in the house?
Jesse

Who is the shortest in the house?
Steph or Madi

Who is the loudest?
Eric talks loud

Dalton walks loud. "fuck it"

Who is the clown?
dumb question.. but Eric wants the title.

Who is the most respectful?
Madi and Katie

Who is the one you go to talk to the most?
Ryan.

Who is the one that always comes up with stupid ideas?
Madi

Who's in bed first?
Ryan, but only to get away from everyone.

If someone woke everyone up with pots and pans who would it be?
In the right mood, it would be Ryan

Who is always dancing?
Eric is moshing

Katie is grinding.

Someone has the same sweater as you, so you get mad at them. Who is it?
I wouldn't get mad, but Ryan and I probably would buy the same sweater, cause its happened a couple of times before.

You spill ice all over the kitchen floor, who is the first to slip on it?
Madi, cause shes an idiot.

Someone is working out everyday who is it?
duh.

Theres a camera on the table who takes the first picture?
Dalton, cause he just finished a robot.

If there was only one kind of drink in the house what would it be?
Coca Cola

Who would be always telling secrets?
I guess it would be the girls.

Am I okay with struggling, if I can do, what I want to do?

Christmas In Quebec

Mickey Rats

So this is possibly the funniest video ever, and most definitely the best part of Disney Land.