After an absolutely crazy week last week, I took the weekend to relax. It gave me some time to think. I've actually been thinking a lot lately about what I want to accomplish before I hit 30. I'd like to be taller. Not really tall, just a little taller. I've started stretching (vertically, of course). I will chart my course and keep you, my loyal readers, up-to-date.
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Lots of people have been talking to me about my blog lately. I'm not ready to start the fan club just yet, but it's a great conversation piece. Thing is, the conversation inevitably leads to everyone asking for a mention in the blog. And then I smile and nod and say no problem. But now that I'm a celebrity (read: first-time blogger desperate for interested readers), I can't just mention everyone. A mention has to be earned. You can also just be nice to me.
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I did not win the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot this weekend. It's amazing that I go through the same thought process every time I buy a ticket. It's a four stage process:
1. I slowly but surely convince myself that there's no reason I couldn't win this time.
2. Then I start to think about some of the things I'd do with the money.
3. Phase 3 is when the draw is just an hour or so away and I have now convinced myself that this week is actually likely to be my winning week and start to work on my reactions. I've settled on the slow OMG's to start, building up into consecutive "Holy shit's" and finally running around in circles wherever I am.
4. The 4th phase is where I lose and come crashing back down to Earth. Just want to be clear that this phase is the worst one.
There you have it. Three phases of hope and one of reality. Too bad only the last one counts. The others are much more awesome.
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Signs I'm approaching 30: I get really upset with myself if I forget to pack a fat-free pro-biotic yogurt for my 3:30 snack.
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I've made a decision for this upcoming season. This is hard...I'm going to take my talents to Wednesday nights with the Moose. I will now be a Moose on Wednesday and a Beaver on Thursdays and Sundays.
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Big win in 3-on-3 hockey tonight with playoffs starting next week. Team is on a roll heading into the playoffs. Would love to take home the championship. We don't get diamond encrusted championship rings, but we do get vouchers at the Thirsty Penguin that we can use towards some food and drinks. Talk about something to play for.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Lorne gets past 3rd base. So does the Bachelorette.
The Beavers summer hockey team won again tonight. The team is on a role now. With 2 hockey games and 2 baseball games under my belt as a 29-year-old, we are currently 4-0. So far, so good with this whole 29 thing.
Dubin, the Beavers captain, is full of great quotes and was almost inspiration for another blog idea I had called "Quotes from a hockey locker room". There is no shortage of laughter in the dressing room. Having just moved into a new house, Dubin suggested (quite seriously, mind you) that we have a Beavers sleepover soon. This is the same guy who once asked the lone Japanese player on our team if he was "originally from Sushi"? Really? Yup, really. I'll regale you folks with more as the season goes along. There are tons.
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Hit my first home run of the season last night. It's been a long time coming. Hopefully there's more to come. Baseball is a team game, though. The win last night was a great team effort. And by team effort, I mean my home run.
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Being 29 is not all roses. Work has been challenging lately. Lots to get done in a really short period of time. The way I see it, it'll be that much more satisfying when we get through it. How's that for a good attitude?
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Signs I'm approaching 30: This past weekend I was out until about 11pm on both Friday and Saturday night and I can't stop talking about what a crazy weekend I had. Look out club district. I'm coming for you next.
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I'd like to make a comment about the Bachelorette right now. I have seen parts of a few episodes this season because Lauren is hooked. Weird, cause she's never watched it before. Well tonight, Frank, one of the final 3 told Amy that he was leaving because he was still in love with his ex back in Chicago. Well, she was devastated and couldn't believe that he had feelings for another woman. Makes sense, right? No, it most certainly does not. Before the commercial break, we saw her going to screw the dude from Cape Cod. And the before the commercial break prior to that one? She slept with Roberto.
Just to be clear. Day 1, she sleeps with Roberto. Day 2, she sleeps with Chris. Day 3, Frank tells her that he's in love with a girl back home and she can't believe that he would do something like that. Those guys must have f*%ked her brains out, cause she's a hypocritical moron. Just sayin'.
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The readership has started to grow and the response has been great. Really appreciate it, everyone. It makes me want to keep this thing going. Maybe I will...maybe I will. Please sign up to be a follower and I'd love to hear from you guys. Please comment when you can.
Dubin, the Beavers captain, is full of great quotes and was almost inspiration for another blog idea I had called "Quotes from a hockey locker room". There is no shortage of laughter in the dressing room. Having just moved into a new house, Dubin suggested (quite seriously, mind you) that we have a Beavers sleepover soon. This is the same guy who once asked the lone Japanese player on our team if he was "originally from Sushi"? Really? Yup, really. I'll regale you folks with more as the season goes along. There are tons.
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Hit my first home run of the season last night. It's been a long time coming. Hopefully there's more to come. Baseball is a team game, though. The win last night was a great team effort. And by team effort, I mean my home run.
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Being 29 is not all roses. Work has been challenging lately. Lots to get done in a really short period of time. The way I see it, it'll be that much more satisfying when we get through it. How's that for a good attitude?
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Signs I'm approaching 30: This past weekend I was out until about 11pm on both Friday and Saturday night and I can't stop talking about what a crazy weekend I had. Look out club district. I'm coming for you next.
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I'd like to make a comment about the Bachelorette right now. I have seen parts of a few episodes this season because Lauren is hooked. Weird, cause she's never watched it before. Well tonight, Frank, one of the final 3 told Amy that he was leaving because he was still in love with his ex back in Chicago. Well, she was devastated and couldn't believe that he had feelings for another woman. Makes sense, right? No, it most certainly does not. Before the commercial break, we saw her going to screw the dude from Cape Cod. And the before the commercial break prior to that one? She slept with Roberto.
Just to be clear. Day 1, she sleeps with Roberto. Day 2, she sleeps with Chris. Day 3, Frank tells her that he's in love with a girl back home and she can't believe that he would do something like that. Those guys must have f*%ked her brains out, cause she's a hypocritical moron. Just sayin'.
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The readership has started to grow and the response has been great. Really appreciate it, everyone. It makes me want to keep this thing going. Maybe I will...maybe I will. Please sign up to be a follower and I'd love to hear from you guys. Please comment when you can.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
What's in a number?
Thank you to all my fans (read: fan) for your support after my first post earlier this week. I even have them (read: him) clamouring for more. So here it is.
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When I came up with this blog idea, I didn't really know where it would go or the subject matter. People write blogs about specific themes, ideas and passions, but I am taking a bit of a leap of faith that the journey to 30 will deliver enough interesting material along the way.
And then came my content producer, KV, posing a really interesting question. People over 30 always hearken back to the year they were 29. But what is it about 29? Was it actually that great a year in your life OR is it more of a nostalgia for your last gasp of your 20s.
Me? My gut tells me it's the latter, but I hope it's both. Not just because it will make this blog better if this turns out to be an incredible year, but because why they hell wouldn't I want an incredible year?
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So far the first week of being 29 has been incredibly busy. Work is nuts. Long and busy days. Productive, though. And I'm always up for a challenge. The weekends looking pretty enticing right now, though.
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"The Decision". LeBron made his big decision last week on ESPN. I now have my first big decision as a 29-year-old. I've been a member of the Beavers hockey organization for 6 years now. Ever since I moved back to Toronto from Montreal. I started off playing for the Beavers once a week (Thursday night). Then we started the Baby Beavers (Tuesday nights) and we've had that team for 4 years now. I even play for the BB Beavers on Sunday mornings now. Now, I might be leaving the Baby Beavers for the Wednesday night Moose. I have a meeting next week with the captain of the Moose as part of my recruitment tour. Where will I take my game? I will make my announcement right here on my blog. Stay tuned.
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Tonight I babysat my 11 week old nephew. I'm trying to convince him to write a blog about his journey from 12 to 13 weeks. He's at a funny age. He still doesn't really do anything, but he's super cute. He was really good for most of the night, but had his moments. And he puked on me. Twice. Didn't deter me from having kids, though. Still want 'em.
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Signs I'm approaching 30: Turned down going for a drink with colleagues to get home to make dinner for my cousin and babysit my nephew. Domesticated, ya!
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When I came up with this blog idea, I didn't really know where it would go or the subject matter. People write blogs about specific themes, ideas and passions, but I am taking a bit of a leap of faith that the journey to 30 will deliver enough interesting material along the way.
And then came my content producer, KV, posing a really interesting question. People over 30 always hearken back to the year they were 29. But what is it about 29? Was it actually that great a year in your life OR is it more of a nostalgia for your last gasp of your 20s.
Me? My gut tells me it's the latter, but I hope it's both. Not just because it will make this blog better if this turns out to be an incredible year, but because why they hell wouldn't I want an incredible year?
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So far the first week of being 29 has been incredibly busy. Work is nuts. Long and busy days. Productive, though. And I'm always up for a challenge. The weekends looking pretty enticing right now, though.
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"The Decision". LeBron made his big decision last week on ESPN. I now have my first big decision as a 29-year-old. I've been a member of the Beavers hockey organization for 6 years now. Ever since I moved back to Toronto from Montreal. I started off playing for the Beavers once a week (Thursday night). Then we started the Baby Beavers (Tuesday nights) and we've had that team for 4 years now. I even play for the BB Beavers on Sunday mornings now. Now, I might be leaving the Baby Beavers for the Wednesday night Moose. I have a meeting next week with the captain of the Moose as part of my recruitment tour. Where will I take my game? I will make my announcement right here on my blog. Stay tuned.
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Tonight I babysat my 11 week old nephew. I'm trying to convince him to write a blog about his journey from 12 to 13 weeks. He's at a funny age. He still doesn't really do anything, but he's super cute. He was really good for most of the night, but had his moments. And he puked on me. Twice. Didn't deter me from having kids, though. Still want 'em.
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Signs I'm approaching 30: Turned down going for a drink with colleagues to get home to make dinner for my cousin and babysit my nephew. Domesticated, ya!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Day 1: 29th Birthday
I turned 29 today.
The start of the last year in my twenties. Downer or exciting? Well, stay tuned to this blog to find out. It started by my boss (KV) telling me that being 29 isn't Feng Shui. How's that for a start to your birthday? I don't even know what the hell that means. I always thought Feng Shui was the energy you get from setting up your couches, ottoman and plants in the right way. How can a whole year of my life not be Feng Shui? She told me I should be fine though, cause it was a good year for her. I moved my plant a little just in case.
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Today's exciting. How can it not be? Lots of calls, emails, tweets and Facebook wall posts. And don't think for a second that I'm not keeping track. My great grandmother taught me that. Always make a list on your birthday of who contacted you so that you can have people to be angry at for the next year.
Speaking of the Facebook wall posts, I asked my intern Sarah how many wall posts I would need to not be deemed a loser. She quickly replied 20 as if I were an idiot for not knowing that. Maybe I am getting old. By the time I asked her late morning, I was already at 23 and breathing a serious sigh of relief. It's the end of the day now, with less than an hour to go and I hit 41. Sarah said that's not just above loser category, but creeping into cool/popular. What, what!
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I do have to thank KV for something today. She named the blog. Thanks!
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I told my aunt today that I did my favourite things for my birthday. I ate and I played hockey (2 goals tonight). Lauren made me an ice cream cake for the big day. Graham cracker crust, a layer of fudge, vanilla ice cream with her famous chocolate chip cookies mixed in and a topping of more fudge, more cookies and m&m's! The most annoying thing is that I had to share.
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Sign that 30 is approaching: Guy on the other team cross-checked me in the back with 15 seconds to go in the game tonight. Instead of going after him, I shook his hand in the post-game handshake and told him that what he did was "unnecessary". Needless to say, he didn't give a shit.
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Favourite tweet of the day: From @FATJEW: Iron Man is an action hero. Iron Woman is a command.
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My current status in my first day as 29:
Marital Status: Married
Children: 0
Job: Account Supervisor at GWP Brand Engineering
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It'll be interesting to see where this blog goes from here. Obviously the plan is for it to be made into a book, then a screenplay. Just want to be realistic.
The start of the last year in my twenties. Downer or exciting? Well, stay tuned to this blog to find out. It started by my boss (KV) telling me that being 29 isn't Feng Shui. How's that for a start to your birthday? I don't even know what the hell that means. I always thought Feng Shui was the energy you get from setting up your couches, ottoman and plants in the right way. How can a whole year of my life not be Feng Shui? She told me I should be fine though, cause it was a good year for her. I moved my plant a little just in case.
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Today's exciting. How can it not be? Lots of calls, emails, tweets and Facebook wall posts. And don't think for a second that I'm not keeping track. My great grandmother taught me that. Always make a list on your birthday of who contacted you so that you can have people to be angry at for the next year.
Speaking of the Facebook wall posts, I asked my intern Sarah how many wall posts I would need to not be deemed a loser. She quickly replied 20 as if I were an idiot for not knowing that. Maybe I am getting old. By the time I asked her late morning, I was already at 23 and breathing a serious sigh of relief. It's the end of the day now, with less than an hour to go and I hit 41. Sarah said that's not just above loser category, but creeping into cool/popular. What, what!
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I do have to thank KV for something today. She named the blog. Thanks!
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I told my aunt today that I did my favourite things for my birthday. I ate and I played hockey (2 goals tonight). Lauren made me an ice cream cake for the big day. Graham cracker crust, a layer of fudge, vanilla ice cream with her famous chocolate chip cookies mixed in and a topping of more fudge, more cookies and m&m's! The most annoying thing is that I had to share.
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Sign that 30 is approaching: Guy on the other team cross-checked me in the back with 15 seconds to go in the game tonight. Instead of going after him, I shook his hand in the post-game handshake and told him that what he did was "unnecessary". Needless to say, he didn't give a shit.
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Favourite tweet of the day: From @FATJEW: Iron Man is an action hero. Iron Woman is a command.
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My current status in my first day as 29:
Marital Status: Married
Children: 0
Job: Account Supervisor at GWP Brand Engineering
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It'll be interesting to see where this blog goes from here. Obviously the plan is for it to be made into a book, then a screenplay. Just want to be realistic.
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