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.