KLB Raspberry Wheat Beer
(Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am)
It's 11 pm, the gf is asleep and here I am in my PJ's with a beer in hand and ready to do some work. Freedom never tasted so sweet...or maybe that's just the beer talking.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Life In The Fast Lane
(The Stars - Personal)
So I've moved into the new condo with the girlfriend and it's been quite the change. I don't even know where to start. I guess the biggest change for me is slowly figuring out what is acceptable normal behaviour in her presence. I mean is it ok for me to leave the toilet seat up? Fart loudly while watching the football game? Leave my dirty clothes lying on the bedroom floor?
It's not only in regards to general annoying habits but also has to do with how much of "myself" do I now reveal? We've dated for 4+ years now and by no means was I pretending to be anyone else for all of that time (maybe just the first month during the chase :P), but now that we see each other 7 days a week, is anything going to surprise her? I guess that's the real test. One month in and I think so far I'm passing. I could be wrong.
We haven't had too many disagreements and we've been able to compromise on most things. I'm getting used to being clean around the condo and not leaving dirty dishes in the sink too long. It's not too tough when you live near your friends and you have guests over at least once a week.
Budgeting is a new concept to me now. I've never had to worry about 1/3 of my income going to a mortgage and utility bills. So far I think I've dealt with that pretty well. I don't eat out as much as I used to, especially at lunch. I don't go on frivolous spending sprees anymore. I now understand that being budget conscious doesn't mean I'm cheap.
Working 40-50 hours a week and coming home to make dinner is tougher than it looks and I don't think I've ever given my parents enough credit. I don't even have any kids to worry about at this point either. I don't know if I've found my calling yet in terms of a career but I know that work is challenging for me at this point. At times it's overwhelming but I take it in stride.
I've gotten back into playing tennis a lot more lately and trying hard to keep up with it. Balancing it with my other sports, work and my new condo life has been a nice exercise in time management and the increase in activity is keeping me from putting on 40 lbs and auditioning for the Biggest Loser reality show. I think my next step is starting to eat healthier. That's going to take some time.
Everything is moving so fast...my head is spinning...I hope I don't get sick of this ride and puke.
Talk to you next time I can find 15 min of time from my life to document it.
(The Stars - Personal)
So I've moved into the new condo with the girlfriend and it's been quite the change. I don't even know where to start. I guess the biggest change for me is slowly figuring out what is acceptable normal behaviour in her presence. I mean is it ok for me to leave the toilet seat up? Fart loudly while watching the football game? Leave my dirty clothes lying on the bedroom floor?
It's not only in regards to general annoying habits but also has to do with how much of "myself" do I now reveal? We've dated for 4+ years now and by no means was I pretending to be anyone else for all of that time (maybe just the first month during the chase :P), but now that we see each other 7 days a week, is anything going to surprise her? I guess that's the real test. One month in and I think so far I'm passing. I could be wrong.
We haven't had too many disagreements and we've been able to compromise on most things. I'm getting used to being clean around the condo and not leaving dirty dishes in the sink too long. It's not too tough when you live near your friends and you have guests over at least once a week.
Budgeting is a new concept to me now. I've never had to worry about 1/3 of my income going to a mortgage and utility bills. So far I think I've dealt with that pretty well. I don't eat out as much as I used to, especially at lunch. I don't go on frivolous spending sprees anymore. I now understand that being budget conscious doesn't mean I'm cheap.
Working 40-50 hours a week and coming home to make dinner is tougher than it looks and I don't think I've ever given my parents enough credit. I don't even have any kids to worry about at this point either. I don't know if I've found my calling yet in terms of a career but I know that work is challenging for me at this point. At times it's overwhelming but I take it in stride.
I've gotten back into playing tennis a lot more lately and trying hard to keep up with it. Balancing it with my other sports, work and my new condo life has been a nice exercise in time management and the increase in activity is keeping me from putting on 40 lbs and auditioning for the Biggest Loser reality show. I think my next step is starting to eat healthier. That's going to take some time.
Everything is moving so fast...my head is spinning...I hope I don't get sick of this ride and puke.
Talk to you next time I can find 15 min of time from my life to document it.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Growing Up Is a Bitch
(Peter, Bjorn & Paul - Young Folks)
Last week I bought a condo with my trusty sidekick. I'll tell you now, there hasn't been a moment in my life up to this point that has been bigger. Yet, if you were to take a closer look, I haven't flinched. Odd. I've been scared to grow up all my life. I don't know what's different about this moment but I just know that I'm ready. Hello independence, goodbye cold feet.
So call this Shaky's world wind tour before he truly becomes an adult. Feel free to stop in and say hi at any one of these events.
May 19-22 - Kissimmee/Orlando, FL
May 25 - Feist concert at Massey Hall in Toronto
June 22-25 - Camp trip to Killbear Provincial Park (24 confirmed, 11 spots left)
Aug 3-6 - Cottage trip to Springwood
Sept 9 - Virgin Festival Toronto (Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, Metric, The Hives, Tokyo Police Club, Peter Bjorn and John)
Add to that a few long weekends at the beach and you've got the makings of a great summer. I officially declare this the summer of Khiem.
(Peter, Bjorn & Paul - Young Folks)
Last week I bought a condo with my trusty sidekick. I'll tell you now, there hasn't been a moment in my life up to this point that has been bigger. Yet, if you were to take a closer look, I haven't flinched. Odd. I've been scared to grow up all my life. I don't know what's different about this moment but I just know that I'm ready. Hello independence, goodbye cold feet.
So call this Shaky's world wind tour before he truly becomes an adult. Feel free to stop in and say hi at any one of these events.
May 19-22 - Kissimmee/Orlando, FL
May 25 - Feist concert at Massey Hall in Toronto
June 22-25 - Camp trip to Killbear Provincial Park (24 confirmed, 11 spots left)
Aug 3-6 - Cottage trip to Springwood
Sept 9 - Virgin Festival Toronto (Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, Metric, The Hives, Tokyo Police Club, Peter Bjorn and John)
Add to that a few long weekends at the beach and you've got the makings of a great summer. I officially declare this the summer of Khiem.
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