Good Evening.
I have just had a heck of a weekend in which I covered homework for every class, got interviewed for a job, and I still have another week left of similar activities.
The interview was for a tutoring position with the municipal government. Not a glamorous job by any means, but it'll pay the bills.
I have now begun work on 3 different semester projects, and studied for my finance quiz. It's all happening so fast.
Also, the draft for my hockey pool was on Saturday. Team Martin will face off against picks from Teams Morgan, Bartlett, Bratalski, Alghazali and Martin(2). Should be a good year.
Tomorrow I've got class and 2 information sessions to attend. Labatt and Loblaw's are doing presentations about how I could one day work for them.
Tuesday is the Telfer Career Convention. I will meet with representatives from around 20 companies who need my skill set to help their company rech the top of their respective industry. For this, I had some business cards made at Staples. Not a bad price for a decent result.
Anyway, that's my super-condensed summary. I've got interviews to prepare for. See you soon!
P.S: 4 weeks to Copenhagen :D
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Air on the G-String
Ladies and Gentlemen,
These last 12 days have been filled with excitement! Watch as I detail them for you over the next few paragraphs! Wow!
After practicing for my driving test (following my last post), waiting patiently for that week to pass, and starting school in the process (more on that later), I finally have my full G driver's license!
The first person to know (after Mom, of course) was Robert. I texted him saying "guess who has his G, b**ch?" This prompted the best response in text history: "aww, so you failed and went to buy a man-thong?"
After nearly laughing my way off the road into a ditch off Hwy 15, I went home to enjoy the rest of my weekly Friday off.
For those of you who aren't familiar with the Ontario driver's licensing system, there are 3 steps. A written test gets you a G1, or conduite accompagnée. A driving test after 12 months of G1 test gets you a G2. A second driving test one year after the G2 will hopefully get you a full G. The differences between G2 and G in my daily life are small, but now I can legally drive with my own car in any Canadian province and any other country. So at least there's that.
Anyway, as I mentioned, classes have also started. I have an exciting fall term, with International Finance (taught by a Russian hunchback), Operations Management (taught by my favourite uOttawa professor not named Ricci, Rim Jaber :D), International Business (taught by a 70-year-old deaf Indian man), and Gestion des ressources humaines internationales (fortunately not taught by Julie Beauchamp). Next term should be more interesting but far less productive marks-wise.
I am currently waiting for dinner with my uncle, during my weekly 9-hour break between classes. The advantage to this long break is that I can meet people for lunch or dinner and still have time to do work. The disadvantage is that most people are busy during lunch or dinner and I don't have enough work to actually need that time. *sigh*
Oh! Before I forget, I discovered a great new band the other day: The Reign of Kindo. They combine elements of jazz, blues, and soft rock in a very interesting and enjoyable way. I'd suggest you all look them up.
Last thing: I will finally be 20 tomorrow. Not that this means anything, at all, but the way it's looking, it'll be a night to look forward to, and to look back on, and smile.
I wish you all a very pleasant evening, and a relaxing weekend ahead.
Ciao
These last 12 days have been filled with excitement! Watch as I detail them for you over the next few paragraphs! Wow!
After practicing for my driving test (following my last post), waiting patiently for that week to pass, and starting school in the process (more on that later), I finally have my full G driver's license!
The first person to know (after Mom, of course) was Robert. I texted him saying "guess who has his G, b**ch?" This prompted the best response in text history: "aww, so you failed and went to buy a man-thong?"
After nearly laughing my way off the road into a ditch off Hwy 15, I went home to enjoy the rest of my weekly Friday off.
For those of you who aren't familiar with the Ontario driver's licensing system, there are 3 steps. A written test gets you a G1, or conduite accompagnée. A driving test after 12 months of G1 test gets you a G2. A second driving test one year after the G2 will hopefully get you a full G. The differences between G2 and G in my daily life are small, but now I can legally drive with my own car in any Canadian province and any other country. So at least there's that.
Anyway, as I mentioned, classes have also started. I have an exciting fall term, with International Finance (taught by a Russian hunchback), Operations Management (taught by my favourite uOttawa professor not named Ricci, Rim Jaber :D), International Business (taught by a 70-year-old deaf Indian man), and Gestion des ressources humaines internationales (fortunately not taught by Julie Beauchamp). Next term should be more interesting but far less productive marks-wise.
I am currently waiting for dinner with my uncle, during my weekly 9-hour break between classes. The advantage to this long break is that I can meet people for lunch or dinner and still have time to do work. The disadvantage is that most people are busy during lunch or dinner and I don't have enough work to actually need that time. *sigh*
Oh! Before I forget, I discovered a great new band the other day: The Reign of Kindo. They combine elements of jazz, blues, and soft rock in a very interesting and enjoyable way. I'd suggest you all look them up.
Last thing: I will finally be 20 tomorrow. Not that this means anything, at all, but the way it's looking, it'll be a night to look forward to, and to look back on, and smile.
I wish you all a very pleasant evening, and a relaxing weekend ahead.
Ciao
Friday, September 3, 2010
Newfie comes back, Labour Day, and my last year in school
Good evening.
With the end of August comes something I don't usually like: the beginning of September.
That's right, the month when school starts; the month my sister and I were born; the one month of the year when I get really sick for more than just a few days.
It is my hope that you all had wonderful summers. I am happy to end mine with my good friend Robert, from Newfoundland, and my family, who I will actually have to live with this year.
This weekend is Labour Day weekend, a 3-day joke that must have been started by some union tool. Basically, everyone just drinks, relaxes, then drinks some more. Then again, you, my audience, already know that.
I plan on being productive. I will practice for my G test in Smiths Falls, maybe bake some cookies, and with my extra day Tuesday, go see a movie I've been wanting to see for some time. (Hint: action stars and explosions)
Anyway, that just about wraps up the summer part of the blog. The few posts I have during the year will be about class and hockey. Hope you don't get too bored.
I wish you all a pleasant weekend.
With the end of August comes something I don't usually like: the beginning of September.
That's right, the month when school starts; the month my sister and I were born; the one month of the year when I get really sick for more than just a few days.
It is my hope that you all had wonderful summers. I am happy to end mine with my good friend Robert, from Newfoundland, and my family, who I will actually have to live with this year.
This weekend is Labour Day weekend, a 3-day joke that must have been started by some union tool. Basically, everyone just drinks, relaxes, then drinks some more. Then again, you, my audience, already know that.
I plan on being productive. I will practice for my G test in Smiths Falls, maybe bake some cookies, and with my extra day Tuesday, go see a movie I've been wanting to see for some time. (Hint: action stars and explosions)
Anyway, that just about wraps up the summer part of the blog. The few posts I have during the year will be about class and hockey. Hope you don't get too bored.
I wish you all a pleasant weekend.
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