Update For The Week

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• I am sick and feel like poo.
• I am going to go to work all week because I want to get enough banked hours so I get a full pay cheque over my Christmas break.
• I have had a rather shitty week so far.
• I don't feel as though it should be Christmas yet.
• I am SO pumped for 2 weeks off and to see all my friends again.
• Neu Lite better give me a Christmas bonus... or the shop might be missing a couple things come Friday. HAHA!
• I so very badly want to buy a new truck.
• I am going to bed now.

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Song of the Day

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The All American Rejects - Move Along

Sweet tune...
;)
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Merry Christmas!

.From Richie Sambora, Santa, and Bon Jovi
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Song of the Day

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Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive
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Christmas List '07

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Here we go folks... just like every year! Here is want I am asking for this year...

1. Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar Detector
2. A digital picture frame (Yeah, I think they are cool..)
3. A Laserpod
4. Planet Earth DVD's
5. Pazzo Racing Levers (Shorty - Black levers - Red Tabs)
6. Akrapovic motorcycle exhaust (Full system - Evolution Line - Open {screw being street legal} Carbon Fibre)
7. Dyno Jet Power Commander III USB fuel management system (Exhaust is needed)
8. Hot Bodies Racing Undertail+Integrated taillights
9. Clear Alternatives Integrated taillight
10. Hollister "Point Mugu" pants (Red)
11. Carbon Fibre XBox 360 faceplate
12. PIAA H7 Xtreme White headlight bulbs
13. 52''+ HD 1080p Plasma television
14. A "Nice jacket" ;)
And of course...
15. Ferrari 360 Spider (Red)

And that's it... For now

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Life Savers

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Songs for the day have got to be:

Rage Against The Machine - Killing in the Name Of

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Rage Against The Machine - Bulls on Parade

Working with a bunch of idiots takes a toll on you after awhile... and if I wasn't rocking the iPod today I think I would have flipped out on someone for sure... and some RATM definitely helped with that. They are a nice change of pace from my regular tunes.

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Procrastination Flow Chart

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I just have nothing to post... Not a thing. Nothing...

I might start making some stories up or something, because I am in a bit of a dry spell here.

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Turning Pages

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The Used - Bulimic

"I'm about to see a million things
I thought I'd never see before and I
I'm about to do all of the things
I've dreamed of and
I don't even miss you at all"


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"Together We Stand Alone"

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I felt like I needed to write up something about Remembrance Day today, seeing how it is November 11th.

I don't really know what to say, or what to talk about other than the fact that today is ridiculously important, and people should honestly take the time to stop and think about what it means...

If all of the soldiers didn't do what they did 68 years ago, We would all me speaking Germany right now! They gave up anything and everything for their country and to protect OUR freedom. Most were my age, or younger when they made this decision too. I cannot imagine doing what they had to do at this age. Fighting, killing, seeing what they saw... It blows me away how anyone actually came back from it all. And they did it all without thought for themselves. They just knew that it was something that they needed to do. Those soldiers, the ones who made it, and the fallen, are all heroes, and should get everyones utmost respect for what they did for us.

Today I remembered my own way. My Dad and I watched some of my favorite shows from the Band of Brothers mini-series (My favorite DVD I own). It showcases how the men of 506 Easy Company lived and fought the war. It is really excellent, and brings me as close to what being there would have been like.

Hearing the testimonials of the actually men of the 101st and seeing what they went through is incredible. When you see these veterans share what they saw, and did, and see they crying recalling everything, chokes you up... and seriously gets you thinking...

I respect what these men did for me, and they are actually heroes in my eyes. For them I wore a poppy last week, and I took some time out of my day to pay my respects. I hope you did the same.

Chris.

Milwaukee Power!

I finally bite the bullet and upgraded! Today I bought a 2 drill Milwaukee combo set. I'm stoked about it! I have needed a new drill for so long... the old mans Milwaukee just wasn't cutting it anymore, and I wanted and needed one of my own.

I wasn't sure what I was going to end up getting until I got there. I was a toss up between a Milwaukee set and a Mikita. A lot of the guys at work sport Mikitas and they all love them, but I have heard that they have their problems that seem to keep popping up. However my Dad stands behind everything Milwaukee and he has always used them. That being said I took his word, as it is a pretty solid one to listen to, and went with Milwaukee as well... (Like father like son...)

Features:

• High Power Motor delivers 550 in-lbs. of torque
• Battery Pack can be installed from the front or rear to fit in tight areas
• V18™ Lithium-Ion Battery weighs 1/2 lbs. less than comparable NiCd batteries and offers up to 50% longer run-time
• V18™ Li-Ion 3.0 Ahr Batteries for long run-time

Specifications:

• Voltage	18 DC
  No Load Speed	0-450/0-1,700 RPM
  No Load BPM	0-7,200/0-27,200
  Torque	550 in.-lbs.
  Chuck Type	Keyless, Metal
  Reversible Battery	Yes
  No. of Batteries Included	2
  Amp Hours	3.0
  Spindle Lock	Yes
  Clutch Settings	24
  Capacity in Steel	1/2 in.
  Capacity in Wood	2-9/16 in.
  Length	10-5/8 in.
  Tool Weight	6.2 lbs.
  Shipping Weight	15.6 lbs

Song of the Night

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Angels and Airwaves - Call To Arms

Life is going pretty good for me right now...
This song has nothing to do with that, but it's a really good song... HAHA.
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In The Works...

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I've finely got stuff to blog about, but now have no time to do it! I have a couple on the go now, and I am always thinking of other things to write about while at work. So stay tuned...

- Brad Paisley Concert - COMING SOON!

- Erika and Rebecca's Trip to LB - COMING SOON!

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Crash! Boom! Bang...

...Is how my morning started out at work today. I had one of the most eventful mornings of work I've ever had, and it probably one of the worst...

I got to the shop just before 7 just like I always do. We got told what we were doing for the day, then we packed supplies, and loaded the vans. Rob and I were a little pissed off while loading the vans this morning because one of the new guys (who happens to be a tit) took it upon himself to take and load Dustin's old van. (as Dustin has left for school for the next 3 months)

Now, this did not sit well with us for a number of reasons. First of all, he has only been working at Neu Lite for about a month. Why would be think that he has the right, or rank to pull a stunt like that?! He's the fucking new guy! He gets the shit jobs and the shit vehicles. That's just how it goes. We were all there! Deal with it. Secondly, he talks shit about it to us. "Too bad guys, Stuffy's van is mine now! Too bad". After he said that, Rob and I almost punched his 6'9'' face into the ground. And lastly, we were driving a van called "The Dent". I am sure you can imagime why it's called the Dent... It's a dented up, rusted piece of shit that can barely do 90...

But whatever, we'll get him tomorrow. All of his shit will be tossed on the ground and he won't have any van to drive (You'll find out why soon)

So now we pack the Dent and we are one of the last crews to leave. I'm driving, Rob is sitting shotgun. We turn right onto 36th Street North to head to West Lethbridge. I get the Dent up to speed (about 60 KPH) and go on our way.

This is where shit goes down...

We are about half a block from the shop when we enter the 36th Street and 9th Ave North intersection and BAM! As we enter the intersection, a red half ton comes flying through, blowing her stop sign, and we slam straight into her! All of a sudden I see a pair of headlights flying at me, so I stand on the brakes as hard as I can, and try to drive around, but there was no chance of avoiding the truck. Our van collides into the side of the truck, T-Boning it.

All I remember is hearing tires screech, flying into the steering wheel, then coming to a stop. Rob smashed into the dash, everything in the cab went flying and we were smashed together with this truck.

We messed the truck up really good. broke off her wheels and smashed the whole front and side up. As for the Dent, the whole front is now smashed in, the bumper is cutting into the tires, and we blew the rad for sure... as fluid was pouring out of it.

She had to be doing 60+ KPH and I was doing just under that. We hit hard. The lady driving didn't even attempt to stop... She later said she was late for work and was in a hurry and forgot about the stop sign (In her defense it is a dumb sign. It is way off to the right, and hard to see.)

So anyway, after we hit, I see if Rob is OK, then we go and check if the other driver is OK. She is absolutely bawling. She wasn't hurt, but clearly very shaken up by the accident. By then numerous vehicles had stopped and had called 911.

About 5 minutes later, a fire truck rolls up with lights going and they all hop out to check us out and to clean the scene and try to get traffic going again. A few minutes later the police show up as well as 2 tow trucks. They also see if we are OK, then get our statements and whatnot...

They get everything they need, the vehicles get towed away, and we get back to the shop to fill out more reports and statements.

It was absolutely crazy. I've never been involved in anything that serious before, or that intense. In the end the only damage was to vehicles, which can all be replaced. Looking back all 3 of us were extremely lucky. If I was a few seconds earlier, she could have easily smashed straight into my door and killed me. Or I could have hit her differently and seriously injured her. Pretty serious stuff... But I am really glad nothing terrible came from it.

What a way to start of a Monday morning hey? HAHA. I'll keep you posted on anything else that may come from this. And it looks like Chad (the tit) will be walking tomorrow, because we ARE taking that van tomorrow, and he ISN'T going to be driving the Dent anytime soon!

Chris Turns 20!

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It's true, I am now 20... Grey balls. No more of this teenager stuff for this guy. I'm a solid 2 decades, and still going strong.

For such an occasion, I celebrated with my hometown friends in Calgary, and it was an awesome time!

I got away from the city after work at around 5:30 and got to Calgary shortly after. Upon arriving I stopped in at SAIT to see Rebecca and Erika and see what their plans were for the night. They were already to go in there togas and ready to party when I got there. Eric (one of their friends from SAIT) was having a toga party that Friday in his room, and so everyone was going to that.

I said my hellos and whatnot, then I headed over to Kruse Dahls to see what was shaking there.

We all had some drinks then headed out to FATS for some food and drinks before going out. I chilled there for a bit then decided to check out this toga party that was going on.

I headed back to SAIT and craziness ensued...

Seeing how I normally don't wear togas on a day to day basis, I was not wearing one at the time. That being the case, I surely couldn't go to a toga party without actually wearing one. So when I got there, Rebecca, Erika, Laura and I went to Erika's room to fashion me a 30 second toga. We ripped off some sheets, which happened to be leopard print (Erika is a wind one) and tried to make me a toga.... We failed. Corners were hanging down, it fell down, pins were grabbing me, and more importantly it looked nothing like a toga.

So what did I do you ask?!

Jeff! Who just so happens to be Erika's new significant other. He shows up, and it turns out that he is a wize at wrapping a dude in a toga!

I must say, it was awkward... I'm not a shy guy by any means, but it's just a little weird to stand, in only my Under Armour, at let another guy dress me... but whatever. He got it to work, and I was looking good!

Laura, Myself and Adelle in our Togas.

Now that was over, I was ready to go. We headed back to Eric's and partied toga style.

All was good until about 11... when Miss Vause wasn't feeling too good... (Yes... at 11 in the PM) She partied a bit too hard, and was ready to call it a night. She went upstairs and did whatever she had to do to feel better... HAHA! I went up to let some the girls into Erika's room to get stuff as I was in charge of her keys for the night. While there, I checked in on Sicky, and got her some water, as she has done sooo many times before for myself. Then shortly after, everyone was very kindly told to get the hell out of the room!

Now before that, I was planning on crashing on Erika's floor for the night, but after being kicked out, there was no way I was sleeping on the cold hard tile floor of the entrance way... So I decided to call it a night, and made my way back to Kruse-Dahls place.

A cynical and negative blog post was written up, for what reason I don't know... then some serious sleep was had.

At this point I am now officially 20 years old (whoo...)

I wake up the next day ready to go! Me and KD chill at his place for a bit then, I met up with Rebecca, Laura and some SAIT people for some lunch. After that I just killed the day doing some shopping at hanging out.

Now I had absolutely no plans for what everyone was doing for my birthday. I had been texting Erika earlier in the week while I was at work. We were talking about what I should do for my 20th. I then just told her that she has complete control of the plans, and that she had to plan my party. I felt confident that she knew me well enough and that she would plan something I'd have fun doing, but I kinda expected her to just tell some people to come out to a bar with us or something... I was wrong. :|

She went all out! HAHA! At 6 that night, we all headed over to SAIT to meet up. Everyone was ready to head out when she pulls out a mini birthday cake and a birthday card for me from everyone. It was awesome.

We then all piled into Rebecca and Jared's vehicles and headed to play some laser tag! HAHA. Erika booked me 2 rounds of laser tag to play with everyone!

I hadn't played laser tag in years, so it was only appropriate that when I turn 20, I play it again.

Not only was it a blast, but I completely slaughtered everyone! HAHA! Beast (my name in laser tag) PWND anything that moved! It was a very nice start to the night.













After laser tag, my crew, and a bunch of other friends all came out to Shanks to celebrate! If you haven't been or heard of Shanks, it's a giant bar that has tons of different stuff to do. It has bowling lanes, golf, arcade games, TV's everywhere, lots of stuff...

It was so much fun. Erika made it her personal vendetta to get my LOADED that night... and boy did her succeed. We hadn't even been in the bar for more than a minute and I already had a Tequila shot in front of me, and 5 minutes after sitting down, I had a line up of 3 or 4 drinks that people had bought me on my table. I had so much fun there! Everyone just sat around bullshitting and playing games and had a good time. I only bought drinks for other people, and didn't have to buy a single drink for myself! (Birthdays rock) I was running around, and DDR'ing and having a blast. The drinks kept coming, and kept throwing them back! (This makes me sound like such a booze hound... I'm really not... but my blog does not reflect that. FYI...)

At this point in the night I draw a blank... I just remember singing "Don't Matter" really loud on the back to SAIT in Rebecca's car... then I starting to feel iffy...

We apparently got back to SAIT ok, and back up to Erika's room... where I just fell on the bed and was out... until about 10 minutes later, where I suddenly needed to use the gentle mens room...

From what I hear... it didn't sound good... In fact I believe the words "Dying cat" were used to describe it. Whatever, I'm 20! My sickness can sound like whatever I want it to!

In the morning I was woken up by Erika jumping on the bed and singing... I have to admit... I've felt better. I think I drank my entire weight in Mexico's finest the night before...

After forcing myself to get up, I drove Laura back to Rez and I headed back over to Sheridan's place. I hung out there most of the day and played some PS3, then I decided to take off back home at around 6.

I made it home fine, and in good time, and full of the memories of an awesome birthday and I wild night. Thanks to Erika for going all out for my 20th! It was awesome and it meant a lot! I really appreciated it. And also thanks for everyone who wished my a Happy Birthday and for the people to came out to celebrate it with me!

And that's my 20th Birthday! :)

Chris.

My card and my cake!

Rebecca, Myself and Laura at the start of the night.

Rebecca and I trying to make "20" with our hands.

Our best shot at it...

Not too sure...

Laura with a mustache and a head dress.

Laura and Me.

Me being 20 with Erika.

One of the tables.

Laura and Me Dance Dance Revolution'ing.

After getting our butts kicked by DDR. We aren't happy...

Adam on a dirt bike.

Adam and Sheridan... Seems about right.

Going home!
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