Stupid song

Why do I have the new Paris Hilton song stuck in my head? If only my marketing material could do the same. I have my last midterm in a few hours.

Goodbye Ryerson

My Ryerson course is officially over! I'm very happy too, because I didn't like my group. The two girls in it were best friends or something, and always spoke in Urdu to each other. The other guy, liked to talk the talk, but couldn't walk it. His part was so badly done, and it was embarrassing during the presentation. One of his pie graphs added up to well over 100%.
Man, I'm just glad it's over. Now I'm down to three courses left. I still have one more midterm on Wednesday though. After that I should have more free time to myself.

Work this weekend was busy for me, and a little boring. Jackie didn't work, Kyle didn't work, and 9inch didn't work. There were a lot of parties too, which all turned out well.

I have an appointment with the Ryerson careers centre in a few minute. They're helping me out with writing my resume. It was sooo out of date. Finding a job is a very complex process, with cover letters, different types of resumes, and just finding places that are hiring. Like Sreng would say "that's the real world".

On Friday we went out to an Italian buffet restaurant, Frankie Tomatto's. (Judy, is this the same place you were telling me about?) It was really good, they had great beef ribs. King Pooncho ate a lot, oh course. It was funny to see an Italian restaurant run by all Asian people. I'm sure the Italian Mafioso were around somewhere in the back. After that we stayed in the parking lot, and Sreng, Veena, and I played DS together. Veena let Daren play too, because he's not cool and doesn't have one;). It was fun times.
Yesterday, for Father's day, my family and I went to the cemetery to see Nonno John's plaque on the wall. It was funny, we were taking pictures and telling stories. It's good that it's not a morbid visit to make.
Anyways, I'm off.

Birthday Pictures.

Okay, it's picture time. These were all taken on my Birthday at Cantina Mexicana. A tragedy occurred though, and Judy and baby are not in any of them. We always start taking pictures too late. But, they turned out well.
Here's one of all of us after leaving, with very full tummies. From left: Matt, Me, Veena, Daren, Vicky, and Sreng:

Wow, this next picture is funny. There's the 3 fallic symbols, and a burning candle near my crotch. Yes, do sit on my lap of luxury:

Nice bunny ears there 9inch, very funny fat ass;). Is this our Ken are Barbie picture?:

Here's Michelle, trying to steal the spotlight, as per usual;) :

And here's another one of all of us as we were leaving. A nice woman took the picture for us, so even Michelle is in this group shot:

Ya, so no pics of me in my birthday suit, just pics of my Birthday. Thanks again for the great time guys!

DS threesome

This week has been going well so far. Tomorrow I have an exam, as well as on Friday. That sucks, but I’m glad to get them over with.
This week saw my two best friends both join the Nintendo DS party. Sreng and Veena are both proud owners of the new DS “lite” model, which looks great. I'm not jealous, I swear. I can’t wait to have some multiplayer action going on! You guys had better practice hard=).
Yesterday Matt and I went for a walk around a park. That was fun, thank you Matt. After that I went with Veena to buy her DS at Wal-Mart. They were sold out of most of the games, but she got Big Brain Academy, which is a lot of fun. New Super Mario Bros. was out of stock still. Soon my exams will be over, and I will be able to live my dream of an all new 2D Mario bros.
I also met with someone today to get help with my resume. I need serious help!
That’s been it, it’s all about exams for the next two days. Talk to you after that.
=)

Best Birthday Ever

Wow, I really mean that title too, it was the best. It was the best because I had all of you be a part of it (awww).
We went to Cantina Mexicana, where everyone joined us. Sreng, Veena, Matt, Michelle, Judy, Kaitlyn, 9inch, Daren, Vicky were all there. I think that was a record amount of close friends that I had show up to my bday. We ate a lot, the food was great. I even got to have a Corona with 9inch Nancy, which was cool. Kaitlyn was beautiful, Judy she’s growing fast! She didn’t even cry, she’s the greatest.
After we ate, and ate, we then ate cake. My pant button was undone pretty fast to make room for the growing Pooncho (King Pooncho!).
After that, we all went back to my place minus Judy and baby, Nancy, and Vicky. Vicky, thank you so much for coming, and for the cake, it was great! Also, that mug is very cool. Judy, it was great seeing you again, and Kaitlyn. I can’t wait to go to that Tomato restaurant with you, just let me know when (after 2 weeks though, I have exams=). Nancy, thank you for coming to, and being nice to me. Don’t keep it up though, I like you keeping me in line=)
At home we played some skipping rope game, Mario kart, and Monkey balls. Michelle, I was proud that you tired, you did good. Same goes to you Matt, next time I have to show you some Resident Evil.
After that, Matt had to get going, as did Michelle. We said bye, then Veena, Sreng, Daren and I went to Timmy’s at Shoppers World. There, the cherry on the cake came from a phone call from Ben. It was great speaking to you Ben, really great. I wasn’t able to find myself any strippers though, you’ll have to find me some in LA, if I come to visit.
Damian came, and picked up Daren, and that night was over. Thanks for coming to Daren, the cd is great. I will have to make you a copy for sure.

Then, today was a relaxing day. I should have been studying, but I’ve already read all the chapters of the text, so I was okay. My parents went to Oshawa, and Matt came over to my house. We watched some Hellraiser, which was gross, in a good way though. He had to get going, and then, Veena came over with more cake. Sreng joined us soon after, with his brand new Nintendo DS lite, which is very cool. Welcome Sreng, to the great world of DS. Now I have someone to play with me. We ate Veena’s cheesecake, and then celebrated my Birthday again with a third cake. That was great, thanks a lot guys.
Now, I’m just getting ready for bed, and looking forward to a week with 3 exams. Or, at least looking forward to getting them over with!
Thanks again to all of you. I'll load up some pics soon too [EDIT:click here to see them].
Oh! And thank you Jackie for the card, that was great! Pooncho rock on forever!
Next person’s Birthday: MIKE from BP.

Creamed

So, my birthday got off to a great start at work tonight. I was in the bar talking to Nancy when she said “oh, give me a sec, watch that table there, make sure they don’t leave without paying.” Okay, so I do. They still have half a pitcher of beer left, and eventually I’m like “what the fuck?” I see her and say “how long do I have to stay here?”
She’s says I could leave because Jen’s back in the bar. I go to table 14 and start my cashout. Here comes Rose and says suspiciously “oh Steve can you help me out over there? (on the other side of the restaurant)”
I say “with what?”
“Oh, I have to set up a party that’s coming in tomorrow.”
I get suspicious here, and walk with her to table 64, and start putting the tables together. After setting up two rows, I lose my suspicion because there was no one else lurking around or anything. Then I hear clapping. Out comes Nancy holding the Vanilla Bean cake, being followed by the whole staff, even kitchen, all singing Happy Birthday.
Just as they finished singing, I think to myself “thank god they didn’t make me stand up or anything embarrassing like that, phew.” That’s when Pat hit the whip cream pie in my face.
Yes, first cream pie to hit my face. I didn’t care either, it was great.
Great times at BP, thanks again guys, you are the best!

events of the last few days.

So, Canada was almost bombed by a bunch of guys who live here, and don’t seem to like it very much. They supposedly wanted to bomb the TSX, CN Tower and the CBC, along with chopping off Stephen Harper’s head. What was the point they were trying to make?
None that I can think of. I was planning to write a lot about this subject, but there isn’t a lot to discuss. There was no logic behind their plan, and no message that would be gained. They wanted to bomb the CBC! It’s about the only Canadian news channel that shows documentaries and shows that detail the plight of Iraqis, Afganis, and other Islamic nations. Why bomb them? Why bomb Toronto for the matter? It’s one of the most welcoming cities for multiculturalism in the world. Canada didn’t go to war in Iraq, and only went to Afghanistan as part of the UN. Anyways...
What else has been going on this week that has kept me from posting? Well, school work, group meetings, seeing a movie....What? Seeing a movie, me?
Yes, I do go out from time to time and see a movie at the theatres. This time I went with Matt, who I met a BP last weekend. We ate at Montana’s before hand, and then watched X-men. I had a great time, and the movie was really good.
The most important news is that tomorrow is MY Birthday. Yes, it is the greatest day of the year, and celebrations will last all month, and even longer than that too. Even Judy is coming out to eat with us, I can’t wait to see you again Judy!
I’m off to bed now to dream about eating lots of Mehican food with friends, Coronas with 9inch, and being one day closer to all the great things that old age may bring, such as a pot belly=)

No Smoking!

Work this weekend was great. The bar was smoke free because of the new laws. I think it’s great to finally have everything smoke free, no smoking rooms allowed either.
Last night Nancy worked, and she said that she’ll be coming on Saturday to eat some Mexican food. Sreng and her both mentioned that it would be better to eat earlier. So, instead of 6, we’re going to be there at 5. That way we’ll get an extra hour of time to eat, and that’s something that’s always good to have.
On Saturday I had a big party in my section to serve. When I went the table, the girl there said “Steve!” After a memory search, I recognised her as Steph, who I had in a Communications class last year. She was there with her friend Matt, celebrating them leaving their job at A&P. It was great seeing her, and meeting Matt, who seems nice. We’re keeping in touch.
Tonight at work was fun, Jackie worked which was great. I also got most of my surveys filled too, thank you 9inch, you helped me out.
Oh, and tonight I watched "Middlesex" on the CBC, which was great. I've seen it before, but it's so cool that you can watch it twice.
Judy where are you? Did you disappear? Call or email me!

still safe

Wow, terrorists planning an attack, right in our backyard. You’ve all heard the news by now, so there’s no point in going over it. The guys who were arrested will be in court today, Brampton court. That’s 10 minutes from my house. Kinda surreal eh?
I guess there’s no reason to freak out. There are always people in a society that will go to deadly means to prove a point, even in our society. The RCMP also released the names of the men. See if you know any of them. It’s scary, but it’s completely possible.
Thank God for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

I won an award, a real award!

Survey says.....
Hey guys, I’ve returned from the world of survey creation. I’ve been really busy with school this past week, mostly making and perfecting two surveys for the marketing classes. One of them is on why people don’t play videogames, and the other is about buying LCD TVs. They’re done now, thank God.
I have good news though. Remember how my thesis was nominated for an award? Well, the school called today and said that I won! She said the panel really liked it, and thought it was great. I get my name on a plaque, money, and an invite for a ceremony in the Spring. The only other award I’ve won was at the end of grade 8. Actually, I shared it with someone else, and didn’t even get a plaque or statue.
Did you guys get a chance to read my thesis yet? What did you think?
This week I also watched V for Vendetta. I liked it a lot. It was very much like the book 1984, which I hope all of you have read at some point or another. Besides you Jackie, but at least you liked Animal Farm
Anyways, I’m off to bed now.
Oh, and don’t forget that you’re all invited for my Bday June 10th at Cantina Mexicana in Streetville. Be there at 6 if you can make it. Come with an empty stomach and jokes to tell.

TTC Shutdown.

As all of you from Toronto will know, the Toronto Transit shut down today because employees walked off the job (or were locked out, depending on which side you believe). I had to take an alternative route to Ryerson today, but it worked out alright. The walk from Union Station was hot and muggy though. I recently told you Ben that Toronto was less polluted than LA. I don’t think that will be true for much longer. Anyone else noticing how much more pollution is prevalent these last 3 years? Wow, imagine 10 years from now, or even just another 3.

BP Blackout

Work yesterday was crazy!!!
Our dishwasher stopped working, so we eventually ran out of clean cutlery. The kitchen staff had to start washing some in the sinks by hand. Finally, they fixed it, and it was working again. But then, BP went dark, and we lost all our power. Nothing worked, not even the pop machines. It was crazy. Any food in the ovens stopped, and we were crippled. I was training the new guy Phil, and he had a good first day! By some miracle, one of the computers stayed on long enough for most of us to find out bill totals (although bills could not be printed). Thankfully, everything went okay for me. Some servers didn’t get their totals on time (the computer shut off), and had to do it manually. The restaurant was full by the way. Even the movie theatre lost power, it was the whole plaza. Soon the restaurant was empty, and about an hour later the power came back on. It was a great experience, and kinda fun to be working in the dark (thankfully we had a few emergency lights on).
Fun times yesterday!
Today I got down and dirty in the backyard gardens. I think I turned the soil about a thousand times, it was a great workout. We had a big BBQ for dinner, very rewarding.
Tomorrow its school again!
Oh, and don’t forget that my BDAY is Saturday June the 10th, you all have to come with me for dinner at Cantina Mexican!

Grad Night 2006

Yesterday I worked a lunch shift, and served the best customer ever. She worked for sales at Nintendo of Canada! It was great. I totally wanted to kill her and steal her job. I didn’t even know there was an office in Toronto, I will have to apply.
At night I was a chaperone for Grad night at Wonderland. Sreng, Veena and I did it for our friend Michelle who organizes the affair.
When we arrived, Michelle was totally stressed out (as per usually with Grad Night). She had locked all the tickets in the safe at school, and had to call the secretary to come and open it up for her. After that, we boarded the buses, and made sure all the kids where on the right buses. This year I didn’t get to do too much because we had another teacher on the bus who took over all the fun roles such as checking the list of names as the kids got on the bus. There were many chaperones this year, even one who toughed me while I was in High school. The bus ride down was very loud. All the kids were screaming in the back, and the bus driver had her intercom thing on, which was also very loud.
When we arrived, things went smoothly, and we all got in the park safely. The first thing we did was go to the chaperone tent and get our Mr.Sub subs. After that we hit up the rides. Tomb Raider (which was great!), Italian Job, and finally, the Mighty Canadian Mindbuster. Yes, this is usually my favourite ride, but this time there was an added level of thrill: total fear. I don’t know if they forgot to oil the track or what, but the cart was screeching like crazy, and at times it felt like we were going to fly off the tracks. It was the roughest ride ever too, it was scary. At the end I was laughing so hard (partial from relief of being alive, partially from fun, and partially from Veena freaking out and wanting off “right now!”) that I nearly threw up! That’s when you know you’re having a great time.=)
After that Veena, Sreng and I ditched the rest of the gang and got a funnel cake.
It was our fourth time chaperoning, and it was great. This year we actually got good weather too!

n u wr syg wht extly?

This is the direct copy and paste of an email that I recieved from a member in one of my marketing groups:

I agree to wat Seema said, coz I had the same feeling, even tho i made itthere last min before everyone left, but I had to drive all the way frommarkham after work during the traffic hrs to York and wasted time parkingand paying run to the meeting then stayed there for 2 mins n was told idont' have to present..and again drive for hr and a half to get home, Ibrought my part of research thought could ask for furter insights, butthere was no need for that since everything is done. And i think its a goodidea of the spreadsheet availability so that everyone can meet withconvinence.thankyou,see u all twm

I did not edit that in any way. Am I being a prick if I expect to be able to read emails from people in my groups? Thankfully I don't care anymore about peer evaluations, and feel free to speak my mind again with these people.
=)

Stuffing our faces

How was everyone’s long weekend?
On Saturday I worked late. After work, Jackie came by and she trained her brain for a little while. I also got her caught up with photo albums. Thanks for coming Jackie, it was fun. We still have to choose a movie for our outing together. It doesn’t have to be something scary. By the way, it’s great having you back at work, I missed our eating habits, Pooncho 4 life!
On Sunday I woke up nice and late, and went to work at 4. It was busier that I had expected. I also got a $35 tip on a bill that was $30. I don’t get it, but I won’t complain! I also served some AmEricans, asking for their iced tea without sugar, and saying that our pop had no fizz. Whatever, ice tea without sugar is gross, I don’t get it. On Saturday I had a cool group of guys from Illinois though. Very fun serving them.
Then, Sunday night, I met up with Veena, Sreng and Daren. We went back to my place and pigged out on chips, wings, and iced cream. We always eat cookie dough, but this time we crossed the line. We actually bought extra pre-made cookie dough, cut it up, and mixed it in with our cookie dough iced cream. It was half iced cream, half cookie dough. I know, the way will come that it will all catch up with me. Well, until then!
On Monday Daren went home, and the rest of us BBQ’s fatty Italian sausages and hamburgers. It was all done on the George Forman grill though, which “knocked out” ALL of the fat from them, making them totally healthy and fat free. Don’t worry Daren you didn’t miss out, these Italian sausages sucked compared to other Italian sausages;) After that we watched Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. Great long weekend, all without parents, (who have now returned).
And today I’m off to school!