Conflicting Passions

Today was interesting to say the least. Since it was our second to last day of classes for this phase, we had to clean the shop prior to writing our final. There was a slight uproar and confusion on how it should be done which, got me questioning if there is really the career I really want to be in. On and off over the last few days I have been wondering, what if I would have gone to a Wooden Boatbuilding school instead of Wyotech since I would not have to deal with so much damn drama. Seriously! This is College not Kindergarden. I find myself question this decision since prior to coming down here I was split between either travelling all this way to learn on how to restore cars or go to a wooden boatbuilding school closer to home. I ended up choosing this route because I want to do it from such a long time. However as I was pondering this decision which will shape my future no doubt I realized that in a way it has helped me for the better coming down here. Instead of taking Street Rod and Custom Fabrication as my first elective and Trim and Upholstery and my second, I am going to remove Street Rod and Custom Fabrication and only do Trim and Upholstery. Which is the complete opposite I was thinking of doing when I first got down here, because I thought the dust from Trim and Upholstery would upset my allergies to the point I would not be able to work whatsoever.
It all came together in a way, since by coming down here I can restore classic cars (especially) Hudson's and by going to a wooden boatbuilding school I can build, paint, and upholster the boat completely.

It is definitely a lot to consider and think about, but I have two weeks to do so over Christmas. Of course I'll get as much information as possible before I make any move that will undoubtedly affect my future career.

"A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes."

Mohandas K. Gandhi

Scrying Glass

I wish I could find my way through the world without running into massive ruts or sadistic people, but that would be like asking everyone to change the way they should treat others... and that aint happening soon. Really, the road I have gone down has been rough to say the last. I have fought personal battles, spiritual and even with others all of which have shown me how the world see's me and who I am really am. Saying that I have never lost any of these conflicts to the point of falling back into the rut I, but I have came close. In some ways I really wish I could have changed the or even wish I could see how my future would have turned out if I would have done something different or if something would have worked out differently. But that is not possible, and maybe it is for a reason because the path I am heading down is best for me and all others that I have tried to travel down have re-directed me back to the road I am currently on. 

For me, planning ahead and goals are the only incentive I need to get stuff done otherwise if I would not have any, I know I would not do anything and end up in a pinch. But that trait is (for me at least) hard to find in someone else. Pretty well everyone who I have met and am friends with as far as I know only set short-term goals which can be accomplished quite easily unlike long-term which are going to take more commitment and patience to achieve. I really hope I can find someone, someday soon who see's the world in a very similar light as me. But that is like asking to find a needle in a hay stack due to the fact there is 8 billion people. Not that I am saying it is impossible, it is just really difficult. 

Going back to the road I am currently on, it was a bit of a curve of unexpected events that got me to where I am currently. I was original planning on becoming an Architect, but after graduating high school I found that kind of career quite stressful, however I still went to North Island College because I thought I could get right into the field right after graduating. Well, not really... I could yes, but I would be at the very very bottom and no places in Victoria were hiring, great. I also found out how long it would really take to become an Architect - which was completely different from what I was thinking. 

I still went to a community college for three years, taking very interesting and insightful courses and tried to get into university but maybe that did not pan out for that very reason I mentioned earlier.

I also twice I have tried looking for a sailboat. The first one I found in 2009 (Emma Jean a 32' Ketch Day sailer), the picture posted on the sale add showed her in her prime but when I actually seen the boat in person it was in need of a lot of TLC. Recently I did a search to find out what happened to her, to find out she was sold and is back on the water. I kinda wish I could have got her back then, but then again she needed a lot of work, so maybe it was better I did not. The other sailboat I was considering of buying was a 30' Catalina MK1. She had pretty well everything I was looking for, but her sale price was 4 times more than the Emma Jean. I asked me parents to help me purchase the boat but they insisted I should not. In the end I did not get her, like I said before it probably was for a reason. While I was back home before I moved to the states I had The Wooden Boat Magazine and I have also picked up books on boat building... so you know, probably in the future it is best I just buy some plans and build the boat of my dreams. 

With all the changes going on and me acquiring several classic cars to restore after I graduate I really feel this is where I should be. Add the fact I have become a huge enthusiast Hudson vehicles, my goal is to after I graduate save as many of them as I can and of course other classics from the scrap yard or from rusting away. But how many girls are there out there who would not mind getting a little dirty to pull a rusted classic out of the woods that could be restored and either kept or sold? Not very many. 

All I would love to do in the future, once everything has come together is to go traveling on my own yacht and get away from it all. Get away from the rat race of society and be out on the open ocean where all you here is the wind and the waves. But this dream shall not be a decade down the road or more, instead it should be closer to the present. So the trip on the sea would be shorter it would still be enough of a get away to appreciate everything, all the modern amenities we've got and all the beautiful classics we've got instead of complaining of what we do not.

The day will come when I am going to change the world and when it comes I promise to correct all the wrongs. Until then I am going to be working to get to that point. 

Double Trouble December

As of December I went down to SoCal to pay and ship my 47 Hudson back to Sacramento. I did not expect to have to go through those body scanners at the airport but I guess it is a normal thing down here in the US. Not saying they are bad thing, I actually found them faster than going through a standard metal dector and getting padded down. As for my air carrier I went on Southwest and bought my tickets online which saved me a considerable amount of money, which is always good. When I got into Burbank at 10am, it was a nice change from sacramento and it did have a more relaxed feel. However I am not use to seeing six lane roads and eight lane highways since where I am from back in Canada at most we will have a two lane, maybe four in some sections.

My goal is to have this my car running before I leave to go back home the day after the last day of class. It sounds a lot easier than it is... I do not know if it is 6 volt or 12 volt and plus I do need other parts. But I know I am going to be able to since some of my classmates would like to help me and work on this classic.

The last few weeks have been busy busy, so busy we have had exams every day of the week and we're only going to have a one day break on the 17th before having our class final on the 18th.

When I get back home I want to diss-assemble the front end of my 49' Hudson sedan and remove the engine. Once it is one the engine stand I want to make sure it rotates freely and change all the fuilds. I also have an interview with a local car club since when I am planning on doing as a career and the HET club I am part of would also like a copy of that interview which will be really cool.

I have already started composing my new years goals and it up to ten goals so far. It will probably grow a bit more December 31st. But there is nothing wrong that eh?

I also found yesterday a local yacht designer who has a few beautiful ketch plans which I am planning on order and building one of them in the near future. You would not believe how much the calmness of just hearing the wind and waves has one you.

Nouveau November

My first Phase came to an end on November 2nd, when we wrote our final exam and I am happy to say I got 94% on it. However on November 5th, the start of the second phase I found out my GPA for my first phase was 88%. The whole reason my grade along with everyone else's grade fell in the class was due to our shop grade, which majority of us got into our worksheets (90%) none of us got all of them.

As for this new phase, it is very busy, with an emphasis on very because we have roughly the same amount of time to get more difficult, comprehensive comps done.

 I was hoping on updating this later on in November but things happened at Wyotech and I got extremely busy. We had our main teacher go on medical leave for three weeks in November which threw our exam schedule out of wack, add the fact our secondary teacher took his place and was not as helpful to say the least.

I also got a lead on a 47' Hudson pickup for sale down in Winnketa, near Burbank California, but after hearing how much the seller wanted for it I opted for a 47' Sedan since I could get it within by budget. To keep it short, the estate sale of all these Hudsons was from a former Hudson Essex Terraplane Club member who passed away. He had 25 cars on his properity, 15 of which were Hudsons. I went down on the December the 1st to pay and get my 47' Hudson shipped back to Sacramento. My goal is to have this car running before I leave to go back home for Christmas next month.

Would Not Change Anything

Alright I have been in my program for 7 weeks, entering my 8th and final week of this phase. Right from the beginning I have been enjoying every single minute of my program, and the teachers are some of the best I have ever had. I also have started searching for some sort of pickup or coupe utility to drive around while I am down here I am going to need it also to drive my tools home since they cannot be shipped to Canada. Going back to the college, I have had a lot of support and backing which is awesome to say the least. My grades so far are right where I want them to be (in the top 3-4%) and my goal for going to Wyotech is to graduate with Perfect Attendance and Eagle Teach.

I have also joined the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club in the USA, with plans to join the North West Chapter as of December. They have been really helpful with answering questions and giving me information, tips and tricks for working on my Hudson back at home. Now I just need to finish my program so I can work on it. Add the fact I am also going to join the Vintage Car Club of Canada, Victoria Chapter in December I am going to have a lot of people who are passionate about cars to turn to for advice and tips how to get my classic back onto the road.
Something cool about joining the VCC club Victoria chapter is that their member who writes the monthly newsletter is going to interview me in December about my life, my goals and my current car I am working on. So this winter is going to be real nice, not only being home with family but having that going on plus being able to work on my project.

One of my goals later on after working for a several years is to open my own shop to work on cars once I have experience working in this industry. I've got to say, I never expected the fact that I could be earning almost equivalent pay as an Architect but working better hours and doing something that I love everyday (that is not stressful for me).

The last weeks I really have been feeling to say the least, very happy. I am not worrying about anything anymore and I am in no rush to find that special someone since I would really rather wait for the right person that someone who does not care whatsoever. Sure it might be a little harsh and a bit ignorant but it also does not mean I am going to stop looking completely.

Now the one thing I really want back home is my own house on a lot. I need the space (I never thought I would saying this at my age) to store and work on my classic cars. Hopefully when I get home I am going to be able to find one.... in my price range.

Other than that, I do not have really much else to sum up October.

Beautiful Beginning Towards a Bright Future

Last month was quite stressful, since I needed to get a copy of my bank statement to send down to Wyotech along with my high school diploma in order to get my application started. It took me about a week in August due the fact the exact criteria the statement had to meet my bank had trouble providing. I only really got the statement I needed on August the 9th when I finally spoke to a teller who knew exactly what I needed and made a custom statement. I also had a mixup with my diploma which was simply my fault, I send them the proper one on the 14th which got the rest of the application finally rollin'.

Moving along closer to the end of the month I splurged and got myself a antique project car located in Saskatchewan. It is a 1949 Hudson Commodore 6, which luckily is 98% complete and I only need to find a few missing parts. I bought it on the 23rd of August and once I got the shipping figured out, it arrived at home on the 4th of September. I am really looking forward to working on the car and getting it back in working order as a restored classic. The Truck driver was saying on the way over to BC, people were asking him about the car and taking pictures of the Hudson on the back of his trailer and that was when it was in condition #5. More information on classic car condition rating: http://automotivemileposts.com/rating.html
On the 29th of August I also jumped on the chance to acquire a 1941 Hudson Commodore 6. Sure it may seem a lot, but to own these beautiful classic cars means a lot me and makes it so I can prove to my parents and my friends how much I have learnt from going to Wyotech.

***pictures of the cars will be posted at a later date***

The beginning on this month of this month was quite crazy, since on the 6th of September I had booked an appointment to go over to the US consulate to get all my student visa in order. I was lucky though, since after waiting several hours I got up the booth only to find out i could have got it at the border. I was lucky because they did not turn me away there and let me get my visa application finish there.

As of the 17th I took a greyhound down to Sacramento, California; which took 1 day 4 hours and I arrived the following day at 1:55pm. I freshened up and then headed down to Wyotech to meet my admissions rep and get a tour of the college. I also went down again on Thursday and get to meet some of the teachers who might be teaching the program I am in. As of Friday 21th I had my orientation and got my uniform, ID and all my other paperwork figured out.

I am really looking forward to Monday (sept 24th)  and the start of my program, however the only unfortunate thing is.... I have wake up at 4am so I can get down to Wyotech at 5:30am. However the rest of the week, I need to be at Wyotech at 6am, so I can get a little more sleep.

Positive Change Plus

Since August began a few days ago, as each day past it made it easier waiting for the documentation i need to start my application. Which finally came on August 3rd, so I can get everything rolling tomorrow on my application. However Saturday night was unbearably hot, and I was unable to sleep to I pulled an all nighter. Hence why this blog post may seem a little odd compared to the others due to the lack of sleep.I found my horoscope quite interesting for Sunday due to the fact that one cycle may be coming to an end, and I am going to be entering a intermediate zone before the next one begins.
Sunday, August 5, 2012

 By Rick Levine

Although one cycle is coming to an end, the new one has not yet begun to unfold. Nevertheless, there is still a lot going on, even though it may feel as if you are between two major events. There's no need to rush into initiating a new project. Although time seems to be in short supply, you actually have more of it than you think. Give yourself permission to relax while you have the chance.

Sure, say what you want about horoscopes and astrology everyone is entitled to their own opinion of these things.

I am still quite stressed about the whole application process mostly due to me having to put it in so late in the year. Once everything starts going and falls into place it 'should' be better. But I do not want to rush to conclusions about these things yet, after all.. Murphy's law, if something is going to go wrong it will.

The future has a lot in store and in time those will reveal themselves.

Moving Ahead a Month

The last few weeks and days feel like they have takes an extremely long time to pass, which really has been messing with me in way in many ways. It really, really does not help when you are trying to keep sane and not to worry about all of this but I need to get so much paper work done in a very short amount of time. Everything from Application to Student Visa to Finding a place to stay and everything in between including how exactly I am going to get down there......
I am stressing out and honestly do not know what to do, I am anxious and REALLY want tomorrow to be August so I can get it all over with, I am excited to go down to the states and also nervous about moving so far away from home for almost a year.

I wish I had something I could everyday to occupy my mind so I can attempt to stay calm. But currently online gaming isn't really helping, and progress with my hobbies because either I don't have the tools I need, something has broke that I am clueless how to fix or of course the really obvious one.. something is outright missing.

Once I know I have got accepted and my visa has gone through it is going to be a huge relief, since I won't be starting to the later half of September.

But until then.......

Life's Little Curve Ball

What do you do when you think you have got everything figured and planned out then out of no where this force comes....
Seriously, I thought I had everything ready to go  per say and just had to wait for it all to come together but well, things come and changes are bound to happen. Before I continue with this, it is not going to effect my plans for my education and what I want to go into as a career. It is, however on the complete other side, going to effect my plans when I get back and possibly any social plans from now till then.

It does not really help that I am on the fence with these decisions whether I should act or just let them pass by. I 'could' make a move and find out I was correct all along or put myself into a huge hole. I 'could' let them pass by and wait, patently for the next thing that catches my interest to come along.

One thing that would make this choice a lot easier would be if I would have a steady income, but currently I cannot say I do.

I feel like that passing it would by would be like missing a diamond in the rocks however at the same time if it is too going to be true it is. is it?

I shall continue this tomorrow when I have had more time to thing about this.
17/7/2012
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So today I went to get more information and well, it pretty well answered and put everything on halt for the time being. For those wondering I was found a lovely sailboat on the East Coast of the US. A beautiful Tahiti Ketch, just because it was so far away the shipping would equate to over 100% of the cost of the boat which means well, it isn't worth it at all. I would be better off waiting to get one on the west coast.

There is however another thing, which I am still on the fence with but that I would prefer not to go into detail just yet.

Delayed Yet Again....

As much as I tried to make a lot of progress last month on the application process for Wyotech I was unable to. Only recently I have been able to make some progress and only just found out I need to send an official document that I do not have access to (the newest version) until the beginning of August. Lovely.... So now I have to wait 18 more days before I can finally start making progress on the application and visa with Wyotech. As for the other paperwork I managed to get most of one forum done but I am unable to complete it until I get a document number from Wyotech.

Sure everything is coming together, slowly but surely, however there are things I have been able to get done in Canada due to other factors. Mainly, I need to get my Novice drivers license to so I will be able to drive down in the states. I also need to go to the local college I was attending for the last few years when I was trying to get into architecture because I have earned enough credits to graduate with a diploma in Arts and Social Science.

I also joined the American Bladesmithing Society in June to learn from journeyman and master bladesmith as I try to make blades myself in Canada. It is hard to say I am progressing fast since I have limited access to the forges which limits what i can do. I also have yet to make my own set of tools so I don't have to rely on my local blacksmith club tools. I really would like to set up my own forge so I would have a lot of more time to practice forging blades. Another thing is slowing my down is I have yet to polish and temper (harden) one blade, finish the handle and put a butt cap/pommel on it.

Also in June I picked up several model cars and an airbrush so I would have something smaller to practice on before I head down to the states. I really wish I could have these done by now but my air brush house decided to come loose. Apparently when they made it, they did not put any adhesive on the end which screws onto the airbrush. So after using it for a little while it shot off, making a loud pop sound. I am considering of trying to use Teflon tape fix it, the stuff pumpers use to create water tight seals when two threaded attachments are joined together. But if that fails it would be a pain to get out.

I have also been planning ahead a lot from when I get back from Wyotech in the states, which does not hurt, but it is quite far ahead from where I am currently. For the most part it is basically which classic car I would like to find and restore when I get back to Canada, how I am going to manage my finances so I can get a sailboat either in December 2013 or January 2014. Nothing wrong with dreaming eh?

Lately I have been feeling like something is missing. It is like I have almost everything planned out but there is this void which I cannot fill but at the same time do not want to rush into something that I am going to regret, not to mention hurt me. It is almost in a way since what happened in 2011, I have put all my barriers back up so I won't get involved who is not compatible, someone self-centered, and something who does not care.
Yet in a way it probably is for the better, since once I am established (when I get back from Wyo) I should not have to worry as much since I will/possibly/maybe meet something that will understand me, respect me and love me.

But before any of this happens I've gotta take life one-step-at-a-time.

Slow Start

After calling California several times I am slowly getting everything completed to be accepted into the US as an international exchange student into the collision and refinishing with street rod and custom fabrication specialty program. Still lots of virtual and real paper work to do. I don't I have to worry that much since I am applying to be accepted in September, so I have got plenty of time.

On top of that my job hunt which I have been checking very frequently has come up with some possible but nothing firm that I know if I apply I will get hired. It cannot be said that there is not jobs out there, since there are lots, but majority of them require a higher education or experience to get hired which most students (like me) lack.

Lately, for me... it seems whenever you feel like everything is well something comes up and hits you, knocking you off balance. I am trying to progress and move on from the past but it seems every few days I have the occasional recollection of something that happened in the past, that taunts me. But they seem to slowly fading away, which is great, making it easier to focus what is happening in the here and now instead of what happened there and then. Time truly does heal all wounds but you've gotta to be willing to accept it, not to dwell and look forward to a brighter more hopeful future.

Another quality I seem to be unfortunately blessed with is that I have a tendency to see something to want it right now. I question it many, many times considering lots of factors and all to help me gain leverage so I could get it and all. Oh one thing I should mention these things that I am wanting aren't cheap.... they're fairly expensive, usually several hundred to several thousand of dollars. Yet just as I am able to talk myself into wanting it I can talk myself out of it and considering the fact that it is a lot better off the wait. I know that eventually I am going to be able to own pretty well whatever I desire, so by accepting that it isn't as much of an issue to wait. It may seem random and all, but it is most likely part of my spendthrift ways.

I do not know how to describe it exactly, when you feel like that the weight of the world and all the negative aspect (like conflict and pain) is on one side pushing you down while on the other you have hope, peace, acceptance and love pulling  you up. It is almost like trying to achieve balance on a set of scales that keep on having the weights and pressures changing constantly on each side. But that I guess is life and all, never being stable and something you have to accept in order to progress instead of stagnating.

I just have to keep in mind that Nothing is Impossible or as American Express says it "Impossible is two letters too long" and to Never Give Up.

Change of Plans

Well, Yesterday the letter I was waiting for so long arrived. And all the work and effort I put in to get into the Architecture Program at a university not to far from me was for nothing. I did not get accepted into my program. It feels strange, being accepted into the university but not into my program.

Ironically my horoscope yesterday hinted that, that would happen.
Taurus: Monday, May 7, 2012 -- Although aiming high is usually a good idea, you may be too idealistic for your own good today. If you set yourself up for failure you could lose sight of what you can actually accomplish. If you fall short of your goals, don't try to shift the blame to anyone else. Remember, there probably isn't anything wrong with your execution; it's just that you might have reached too far.

So, looking at all my Plan B's I am going to switch my paths and get into Automotive Tech. Yeah sure I slammed it a bit earlier on saying it might be  mediocre but I take that back completely, since if it is something you are passionate about it, you are going to enjoy going to work every day.

This also means I have to update this blog in more than just posting. Since now my goal isn't architecture anymore. Times change, people change, goals change but that doesn't mean that this change should effect me negatively.

On a side note I am partially interested but I don't know where that would lead and if it would enjoy it as much as the Custom Fabrication and Street Rod program.

We shall see what the next few weeks and months have to hold. I am hoping that everything will fall together and I'll be studying this asap, since it won't take as long for to get working in this field.

Level Up!

....And another year passes, I had a pretty good birthday but kinda wish i could have done more. But since I want to save my money instead of spend it, I was very limited what I could do this year.


I have got to say one of the worst things to be is unfocused. I really want to become an Architect because how I can help make the community and world a better place through beautiful buildings. But my mind has slipped many times, wondering and considering other types of careers. There is nothing wrong with that since it could be turned into a back up plan if I am unable to get to where I really want to go. I however doubt it, since the work (drafting and artwork) I have done up to now has been really impressive to those who have seen it (their words not mine). I'd also like make another chandelier since my first one came out quite nice. Just the most frustrating part of making my first chandelier was cutting the glass. Oh well, hopefully the next one will more intricate, interesting and beautiful.

My Plan B's are: (In no particular order)

-- Truck Driver. Yes of all things I'd partially aspire to become one.Why? The freedom the career gives you is really nice, but that is also a downside since you're always on the go and on the move. The pay is also good, but it is probably one of the more dangerous careers out there on my list.

-- Wooden Boat Builder/Designer. Similar to Architecture but on the water (similar on the inside of the boats at least plan wise). I have always loved the look of wooden boats and with me getting my boat operators card it is definitely an option. I did a little research a while ago to find a school where i could learn this craft, but it would be mean going back to school to learn carpentry before I could go there.

-- Custom Automotive Designer/Painter/Fabricator. This would have been #1 instead of Architecture if I had only changed my studies back in high school. I know where I could go for my education to learn this and I know how long it will take and cost. The only problem is... it would mean all my education to become an architect would go to waste. Plus the fact that the place that teaches this is not local, not even in Canada. I have been interested in this longer than Architecture but also the money is and work prospects get me wary of this path since it could work out to riches or I might just end up with a mediocre interesting career.

-- Blacksmith. As a career would be really interesting but I have read here and there that it is, really hard to make a living. It is by far a better hobby than a primary source of income.

-- Professional Auto Racer. It is one of those, it would be kinda cool to do kinda dreams. The pay is really good if you can do well, otherwise it isn't that bad. But you have to have a good team and even before that, a team has to accept you. Anyone know where you can learn to become one? I wouldn't mind a bit more info on it.


I just wish the education around the world would be a lot more streamlined. It is easier to find information on some careers compared to others. Also what is up with the university rankings? Sure it helps the intuitions with getting students to apply to them but what about those lower on the list. How hard would it be to standardize and simplify everything around the world just a bit. So say that someone with an education in Europe can be considered equal to someone in China or India and visa versa.

We need more cooperation by far in this world and less complaining and bickering. Since the 60's and the space race we would if we would have kept feeding the fires of progress would be a lot further ahead, possibly even having a colony on the moon. But rather we spent the time fighting amongst ourselves  over who own what part of land.

Forging the Way

Back in April, I got around to finally joining the local blacksmith association on the Vancouver Island.  I have been always, well, since I was ten interesting in forging metal either into artwork or swords. Since I just joined and all, I am starting out to slowly learn the basics and hopefully later on this year I'll be able to forge my first knife but that might be a bit too ambitious.  We shall see, since I have lots of time, I can go out to the forges frequently so I'll be able to learn more through practice or watching master smith.

May has finally come! Which means only a few more days from this post till my birthday. As for what I am going to do, well I honesty don't know. I had a few ideas but trying to keep costs down makes it really interesting and limiting. I might just end up doing something simple, something that won't cost too much.
Also this month, twenty eight days from now I'll find out if I got into my University program. I am really excited, anxious, nervous but I've really gotta be patent since that is the only way I am going to find out. I have plans to make another chandelier, but I'd like to combine some metal work into the next one.

Any that's about it, nothing really much new has happened or changed. I'm looking forward what the rest of the month has in store for me and the see how everything pans out.

Counting Down the Days

It has been a month since my last post here but really for me time hasn't past fast enough. I made a 'To-do' list as of New Years Day and have got some of it done, while other things on that list had to be crossed off due to costs or something came up on those dates.

Since my last post I've been taking it easy, really... after going to college for 12 months and working to the last minute on my university application I spent most of March and April sleeping in. Which is nice and all but I can't really get a lot of things done. Really, right now I am slowly counting down the days to find the fate of my university application which I shall find out at the end of May.

I've for the most part besides sleeping in have been playing games and getting into beta events. Diablo 3 Open Beta Weekend (last weekend) and this weekend Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend. I am able to post about them since their Non-discloser agreements have been lifted which is a good thing. I have also been playing my other MMOs, EVE online and of course several others.

Earlier this year I order a Building Inspector course online and well, haven't really got around to get it done. It doesn't really take too long I just haven't really had a chance. But since I left my restaurant job at the end of February I have had no income since. Which has made things a bit interesting since I like occasionally ordering books online and plus I had a few monthly game subscription fees. Now that i mention that I really should get it done so I have more financial freedom.

I have also had a few over the top ideas I'd like to get done this year, but they can only happen if I get some more money aka an income.
I'd love to restore a classic car in 7 weeks and I'd also love to build a small pocket yacht. But both of those cost a fair amount of $$$.

As i mentioned earlier in my blog (I may not have) was about all I went through prior to starting this.
2011 was a good and terrible year for me, I got to meet someone who meant the world to me only to be verbally beaten and abused that summer (cheated on too, like that wasn't enough). I try my hardest to get by that and it has been almost a year but the pain is still with me. It feels so terrible trust someone only to be blackmailed and hurt so bad. They though 'revenge' would be the best way to get back at their loved one as if love didn't mean anything. They though mentioning that they'll cherish the memorial moments after making the one they love worthless and horrible would make things less worse.

Yet they forgot to read something which seems to pop up very frequently.... If the people you love cheats to be with you, it means they will cheat to be without you.

All I would like is to be able to move on from this completely, and of course have karma give each of them a taste of their own medicine. I'd also wish that the person who use to mean the world to me would have the foresight and planning to realize what a wonderful opportunity they had and lost.

Busy Beginning of the Year

The beginning of this year I thought i had it all planned out nicely, but well, you know fate... it loves to throw people curve balls. I 'planned' to begin this year with changing my availability where i work from part time to full time and get my university application done at the same time. It really didn't work out! In the first week I had to tell my manager at the end of the week that this is not going to work for me and switch back to part time. That alone threw a lot of things off and I ended up taking more time trying to get my application together on the days I wouldn't be working. Some of it, did get done which was great but I still had a lot of things to do.

Moving on to February, since I had more free time I was taking this semester off meant I could get other things done and of course the application. Which came down the wire. I got all the written stuff (biographical statement, questionnaire, and  statement of interest) a week before the deadline and ended up working on my portfolio right up to the day before the deadline before sending it off in the mail. I know i was cutting it close but i got it in which is better than missing the deadline completely.

I've got some plans for other things I'd like to do this year and well, some of them i haven't really gotten around to.

We'll see, I will get the things done when i feel like, but right now i really deserve to take some R n' R after going 12 months to college non-stop and completely my university application.