How fun

Quiz your friends about anything and everything. This is so much fun.

Whoa, dude, that's deep.

Sometimes I think I should write more profound things in my blog. You know, deep thoughts and revelations. But then I thought, "Deep thoughts from me? Who am I kidding? My deepest thought in recent years was 'if i exercise i probably wouldn't get fat.'" So if you're looking for mind-boggling thoughts and ideas, this probably isn't the place to be.

Risk

I just read Rhoel's blog about safety gear. Here's what I think: helmets are a good idea. seatbelts are smart, safety gear in general is good. But, when I go snowboarding I only wear my helmet sometimes (depends on who I'm with and where I'm boarding), and my gloves have some built-in wrist support (not wrist guards, mind you - just wrist support). But should I be wearing elbow pads, knee pads, bum padding, and/or a spine protector? It would be a whole lot safer, wouldn't it? Especially considering I've broken my wrist and my finger snowboarding. Forget it. I won't wear it. For the same reason I don't swim with a lifejacket or walk into a patient's room with full isolation gear on. There's a certain amount of risk involved with everything we do. It makes things fun, exciting, and memorable. Everything is about balancing what risks you're willing to take and which risks are worth taking. Stupid risks are stupid - drunk driving or betting your car on one hand of poker. Basic safety and common sense is good - helmets, eye protection, gloves, proper footwear, etc etc. Going too far is paranoia and irresponsible.

Things that make you g... is arsenio going to sue me?

When a neurosurgeon can't get something right, does s/he feel like a total idiot? Because when I can't do a simple thing right I tell myself, "This isn't neurosurgery or anything."

Just a stupid thought.

Book Review

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

This book is very short but very good.

Thank you and good night.

Pros & Cons (there'll be more of these)

As the time comes closer when I might have to decide whether or not I'm going to take this job permanently, I'm beginning to think more about the pros and cons of my job.

Top 5 Things I Like About My Job:
1. no asswiping, no bodybagging (ya, I know that's two things in one. shut up)
2. I get to sit in front of a computer
3. no patients/families to piss me off
4. easy hours
5. no weekends

Top 5 Things I Dislike About My Job:
1. sitting in a chair all day
2. no adrenalin rushes (like in a code blue situation)
3. nurses that refuse to learn how to use a computer for their job
4. only 2 days off
5. Christmas shopping is gonna be a bitch this year

All I need are pants...

I got new boots. Salomon F20. Nothing super fabulous, just some normal boots. They're really comfortable and they're not so bulky. I like it a lot.

hmm, that's sort of a funny title.

Lazy Minds

I know I take it for granted because I sit at a computer all day, but I get really frustrated when I'm trying to teach someone how to use a computer and they just don't get it. I understand that there are people that never grew up with computers and they have no interest in it now, but when your job changes and it now requires the use of a computer, I just think its their responsibility to do a little upgrading in their skills. Learning to use the computer for work is like getting a Class 4 driver's license for work. Or having to learn new protocols and procedures. You just have to keep up with the job market. Just because you've been doing a job a certain way for 20 years doesn't you should be doing the same way for another 20. Times change, technology advances, job requirements increase. The world is learning, keep up.

First Trip to Whistler for the Season

This is great. We can go to Whistler for the sale in October. Make sure you're all free on Saturday October 9. We'll go up to Whistler for the day, get some great deals on snowboarding gear and still be back home in time for some long-weekend partying! Next question: Who's driving? We'll need someone that has access to a vehicle that can hold 4-6 people comfortably, someone that's comfortable driving a vehicle that big up the Sea-to-Sky highway, and someone that can get us up there fast. Hmm, I don't know... What about Rodney? Does anyone have any ideas? Rodney! Rodney! Well, to whomever drives to Whistler, Rodney what about Rodney? I'll make you a deal. We can go to Pacific Boarder this Sat/Sun and I'll drive. How does that sound Rodney?

BTW, who's buying a Seymour pass this year? I'd rather get a Cypress nite-timer pass (night-boarding 7 days/wk) because I have a Mon-Fri job now and night boarding is no fun at Seymour cuz its so dark there. Let's all buy Cypress nite-timers!!

Sale

On the Thanksgiving weekend there is a Turkey Sale up in Whistler. If any of you don't know what that is, its a sale on ski/snowboard equipment and clothing. It happens every year on the thanksgiving weekend (hence, "turkey" sale) and they are supposed to have sales up to 70% off. Does anyone want to go?

Colour My World

So this weekend I decided I'd finish off the main floor and paint my kitchen. "Rosemary Sprig" is the name of the colour (its green). I don't have pics yet (I can't find the batteries for my camera), but as soon as I do, I'll post them. I also rearranged stuff so it looks a little backwards. I think its better now though.

Exploding Brains

I think its just because I've been sitting at home all day, but I've got a huge headache. It could be because my contacts are old or my glasses aren't strong enough and I've been straining my eyes a lot. Maybe its the MSG noodles we ate for dinner (oh but they tasted sooo good!). Or maybe I've got a brain tumour. Whatever the reason, all I want is for this damn headache to go away.

6 Virtual Degrees

Its funny how blogging has connected people. You read about what's going on in other people's lives and you let other people know what's going on in yours. There are at least a couple of people that I've "met" through my blog (although I have met them at least once in real life). The funny thing is that when people who don't read blogs question where you got your information or when they give you that "how-the-hell-did-you-know-that" look. I especially like when when someone you've never met leaves a comment on your page. Its like making a new friend. See? The cybergeeks can be very friendly.

Attack of the Computer Geek

What I usually do is I upgrade my computer every 12-18 months. You know, to keep up with new technology and to try and have a "kick-ass" computer. Well, the past two and a half years I haven't done anything to my comp. So, to make up for this, last week I bought a new video card. ATI Radeon 9800 Pro. If you're thinking, "Wow, that's cool." then you're a computer geek. If you you have no idea what I'm talking about don't worry about it, Cmdr. Data will teach you about it later. Next: new monitor. Then: new CPU and M/B. I get shivers just thinking about it...

Two Weeks Later

I've had my car back from the mechanic for 2 weeks now. I'm really liking my car again. Maybe I'll even wash it. Seriously though, its been running great and it feels like nothing was ever wrong with it. Randy, you'll be happy to know that if the car keeps this up, I'm more than willing to drive up to the mountains. Maybe even to Mt. Baker.

Pacific National Exhibitionism

I went to the PNE today. We were only there for a couple of hours because we didn't play any games or go on any rides. I'm saving the rides for Sept 19 when I get to go for free. Employee Appreciation Day. w00t! FYI: don't use the bathrooms in Playland. Make the trek over to the agridome (or whatever its called), its a lot cleaner, and nowhere near as busy. Also, there are separate urinals so you're not just peeing against the wall.

Top Five Favourite Things About the PNE:
1. MarketPlace (formerly known as the Showmart)
2. Those Li'l Donuts
3. Foot Long Hot Dogs
4. Corn Dogs (even though you can get these anywhere, they just seem better at the PNE)
5. Cotton Candy (don't eat too much of it though, you'll get a stomach ache. Also, the pink stuff is better than the blue)

Top Five Least Favourite Things About the PNE:
1. The washrooms
2. too much tempting junk food
3. too expensive - and getting more expensive every year
4. those funky animal smells
5. all the snot-nosed punks walking around (I used to be one of those!)

Anyway, you should check out the PNE. Its still neat to go see the different stuff, and if you like to people-watch, this is the place to be!

Dancing Machine

The past couple of days I've exercised more than I have in the past 2 months. I bought a new game for my ps2: DDR2 Max: Dance Dance Revolution. Holy crap is this game fun. Its probably hilarious to watch too. We've been playing non-stop since I got it. I got a couple of dance mats too so its the full experience. If anyone wants to play come on over! Man, I feel like J.Lo on this thing...