Mood: Depressio111117

But of course. One would expect to be a little blue after having a 4 day vacation. A little blue? I'm bluer than Amy Acker in "Shells." *insert Buffyverse fan laughter here*

Work tomorrow night. Whoopie Doo. I do tend to work the tuesday close more than most. I like it. At least I did until the summer kicked in. Then it just falls apart. I should shotgun an energy drink before shift. I need the caffeine and for some reason I'm not in the mood for coffee. Now you know something is wrong if I'm not drinking coffee.

I didn't get up at 5 today, instead I got up at 8 and caught the later Stargate ep at 10. I downloaded a silly program that's a flash based interface of the SGC dialing computer. It'll go off every few moments and you can close the iris and open it if you get the appropriate IDC. So far, just Jonas and Bra tac have come through the gate. I've been killed by Goauld a few too many times in the beginning because I didn't know how to close the iris. Walter makes it look so easy, but dialing out is hard work. Enough geeking out for tonight. Well, maybe a bit...thanks to Youtube I saw the first 3 season 10 eps of SG1. The Sg1/Atlantis crossover rocks! Ok, I'm done...well...no...one more...When Morena Baccarin guest stars on SG1 they should bring back SG13 and have Col. Dixon go: "Wah? *insert long string of Chinese swears*”

Elizabeth is course planning right now. I'm going to help her navigate the registration system next week. The first time is tricky, but it gets easier. I have to pay my fees tomorrow as well.  Second Best 1600 I've ever spent. (Sigh)

Pfff. Yeah, I'm not too thrilled about writing this. I just thought I needed to blow off something. It's one of those "I'm depressed because I don't have anything to be depressed about" moments. Of course, when I do get something to be depressed about, it's a whole another story.  

Done? Done...I'm going to bed...

-Cleric 

Mood: Better

Ever had that feeling when you just Had to do something even though you knew it wouldn't end well? I did today. I didn't drink any coffee today, instead I had two Coke "Full Throttle" Energy drinks in roughly a 2 hour period (with a sandwich as well.) After the first one I almost had a heart attack. The second down one went down much smoother. According to the can, each had 141mg of caffeine in it. 282...though, in my world...that's an average day’s consumption.

I don't know why I do these things. Maybe I can use them in a character spec sheet...so I know what it feels like to be hyped up on energy drinks. I think I'll stick to my iced Americanos thank you very much. I've been told Full Throttle is better than Red Bull. At least full throttle isn't the same colour in and out. Ha, I got that from House!

Work was work. We need a mid shift...nuff' said. Mark is going to pick up Staci from the theatre and get sundaes...I don't know where you'd get a sundae at this hour...probably the drive through at McDonalds. I politely declined to go because as I had stated before...had consumed two energy drinks in an hour and didn't need anymore sugar. The Guyz dropped in and rented Fubar...I might hang with them if I get the time. Sometime. I have very little time to divide up amongst my various drawers.

Mark and I both agree: Working CS is very tiresome. No one would make a career out of it. I like helping people, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather do it with a gunbelt and a badge. THERE! I Said it!

Pyro no longer wants to see the Phantom when it comes...so my mum had got me two tickets for my birthday...meaning I can take Elizabeth. All we need is a time. Yes, I've been looking at hotel rooms. No, Elizabeth won't go for it. Ever. Mum keeps wondering if her parents will let her. I keep telling mum that it'll never get to her parents: she would shoot it down right there. I heard this on House too...something about being somebody you're not when you date...yeah, I can see that. Maybe I'm faking tolerance and understanding...or maybe I just am. Meh. I do say this relationship can get a little one sided. I might not know all the Rent characters' last names...but does she know Mal's? Does she know who is on The Cheat's fake ID? Does she know how many points does it take to figure out a stargate address? No, No, No...so yeah. Her favourite band is U2...what's mine?

Maybe I'll get over it...Maybe I won't....

Gah, I just peed fire about 5 minute ago...you think that's because of the drinks? Nah. I make up for no alcohol tolerance when an extreme caffeine one. Yay for me I suppose...

Done and Done...CSRing is hard...

-Cleric

Bear with me, this sounded like a good idea when I thought of it...

Maybe is a powerful word. "Maybe" you can change the world. There is now a 50/50 chance that you might do something that'll effect the entire world. That's pretty powerful. Look at it: Made up of "May" and "be"...some things are meant to be, some things may last, some things may not. Maybe I've made the wrong choice....about a few things. I won't get into them here, but every now and then I'm thinking of a shorthaired brunette with green eyes and glasses. (sigh) Just hum "Still" and you'll know what I mean(No you won't)

Did that mean anything? probably not. I'm still a little shell shocked that Friesen's 1110 class was cancelled, forcing me into the online section which I'm not too happy with. I thrive off interaction.  I don't get that with an online course. With that little joy gone, the upcoming semester is going to be rough indeed.

Did I mention The McCollum girl talked to me a few nights ago online?  I guess I'll go back to calling her "Jenny" sooner or later. She said something about her brother coming to Kwantlen blah blah blah. I wasn't really in that conversation as Staci and I were comparing SGA/SG1 icons for MSN. I realized I had some cool Mckay and Mitchell ones, but no Sheppard. So I got a few. Pretty cool. Pretty geeky too. I told Staci if "The Firm" got "heavy" last night they could call me in. I went later on in the night and it was dead. Something about the fireworks in the city...people have better things to watch.

Speaking of what I rented, I picked up the Chappelle Show "Lost Episodes." Some were ok...like the "New" Tupac song. Other than that, meh. I'm surprised they pay him so well for a short half an hour show. For that much money he should do an hours worth! Bitch! I have High Fidelity for the next week and I'll probably get to it tomorrow night. I'm working tomorrow morning which is just plain odd. I've never worked a weekday morning. What do you think? More or less dead than a Sunday/ Saturday? I say less...people work...they don't have time to rent movies. Even if they have kids. Gah...kids. During the Whistler trip I polished up some "alternate reality" children for some characters...they're alright....

I'll say this: The New Mayer song SUCKS!

Call that a 180 degree turn...with some remnants of the old me. You go figure those out.

Done and Done.

-Cleric 

Mood: Good...after a rousing game of Halo...

I do like those JL servers....

Anyway, I went to the Firm tonight, just to check in...Swamped. I promised Britany I'd come back later and back them up (them as in Mark) so the close wouldn't be so much hell.  I did. They thought I wouldn't. What would have taken till' half past midnight got taken care of at quarter to midnight. Booyah. Wasn't really a selfless act...I open tomorrow...I didn't want to be stuck with a cartfullawork(as in a wagonfullapancakes?) in the morning. Still, I like backing up my crew. Though, I'd only do it for a handful of people...good thing we have only have a handful of people.

Maybe I don't understand how business works. When one person leaves, they are not replaced...they are simply filled in for. So we're not getting a new manager right away? huh? Yeah, I don't get it. I rely on central leadership to be afraid of.  I can't be afraid of Matt...well...just a little I suppose.

I've been in the mood to try "different" things this week. Today I sampled those readymade frappuccinos from Starbucks. You know the things they have in the cooler case or sold at other stores? I thought it wouldn't taste too good, but it wasn't bad(like a real frap, but melted). It satisfied a sweet craving I had. I'm also on energy drink binges. I bought home two Sobe Monsters tonight. Pryo had one and I had the other. Again, same active ingredients as Full Throttle(and probably Red Bull) It just has more Caffeine(171mg). Oddly enough, the can says you can have 2 a day...Full Throttle...again...is only one. I might pick up a six pack for the next LAN and pass them around with the guyz. I can't comprehend why I bought no caffeine A&W root beer to the last one. Are energy drinks cheaper than beer? I have to look into that one. now that I can legally go into a liquor store with proper gov. issued ID.

Elizabeth and I aren't talking. What I mean to say, we're not saying anything. She works the morning...I sleep...I'm home...the internet doesn't work from 7-11 and I work nights. Phantom...we have to get our game together and see the Phantom....and the second part of AiA.  At least she won't drag me to the Pride this weekend. I'm busy. Work and all. I want to have her over and watch movies like we used to. Cuddling and such. I'm tolerant...but come on...I don't need to go to Pride. Her and her gaggle can go.

I work with such nerds. Mark, Britany and I discussed the Marvel Civil War. I'm waiting for the trade paperback while Britany is going week to week.

Ok, yes...that guy on the cover of that porn looks like Drew...with the hat...and the shades and beard...he thought it was funny as hell...yes, I find mainstream porn funny...

Come to think of it, I'm only GreyCleric in formal settings...please...call me Cleric...but you already do...nevermind...at least it’s not like those Halo guys yelling grey! Across the chatter…I had no idea who they referred to…or JL…back in the clan days. I should start my own clan…I already had a tag worked out: =DP=: Daeva Project Bitches! Yeah…too much Chapelle…

Done and Done? Yeah...

-Cleric 

Mood: Meh

Work was work...Friday mornings are nice. Of course, it's not so nice while we're all considering what the future of our Cell of going to be like. While I was calling the list, I felt like Lt. Gaeta from Battestar with a clipboard and a headset. Technically, I'm more like PO Dualla, but being Gaeta is cool. I hope he's not a cylon. That would suck. I think of our Firm cell like a mid class cruiser. Not too big, but when the going gets rough we're right in there. We have a loyal crew that's slowly being split up and broken apart by The Man. I told Britany she was the "Kaylee" of our crew. Staci would get it, but it took Britany a couple.

See? That doesn't make sense. I look back at yesterdays and I have no idea what I was on(oh wait...yes I do.) I guess I can have a string of pointless/random entries.

 I'm back onto German Rap. It's way better than any North American stuff(except the Native Canadian rap.) Considering I can barely understand what most rappers are saying, it's all the same to be. I just found lyrics to the Chappelle Tupac song. Even a Youtube link. I laugh...

I spend too much money on food...but considering I don't spend it on much else...I can do that.

I don't think I can deal if my crew jumps the boat and heads down to 715...damned recruiters!

Done and Done...Elizabeth is home and registered...I should take her out tonight. I'm working solid until Thursday.

-Cleric 

Mood: Meh

Work was work. It's been a while since I've been in on a Saturday peak. Megan still sent me home half an hour early because it was dead after peak.

Rented Inside Man. I'm to watch it again because I decided halfway through to watch it with my parents. Solid Spike Lee "joint"(he doesn't call his movies that anymore.) Not as solid as 25th Hour, but to me...that's hard to beat. I did my job and I did it well today.

Talked to a fellow Crim Major(actually, she was Psych, but had "the biggest crush on Robert Hare." The Criminologist(yes, he's Psych, but big on Crim) that developed the Psychopathy checklist. I bet she was glad she talked to a CSR that knew the game. Now I might even get Hare's new book: Snakes in Suits. I'll read a good Crim theory book over Potter anyday...don't tell Elizabeth that... Anyway, this customer was looking for a certain older Nicole Kidman we didn't carry. You can give me vague information and 9/10 I'll tell you the movie you want.(i want that movie with "this guy from that movie" and "That girl from that movie." That one time it's just too vague. Old Nicole Kidman + Robert Hare consulting doesn't work in the IMDB. Now like I looked it up at home with other sites, I was right! Boo yah! (Malice, by the way...) Of course, we don't have old movies...ever...anything that's not academy or classic/prolific we don't have. Sad to say. I always say I'm sorry, but things like that are beyond my control.

I phoned Saint a couple times with no response...

Elizabeth said she registered and in a throwaway comment about her room numbers, she mentioned an R section...that's at Richmond...so she panicked and tried to change it while the Regweb was down. It was hell, but it worked out well in the end. Here's hoping she's patient with the bookline...my money is on no...I know they say you can't change people...but I'll try...she just needs to calm down every now and then.

Work tomorrow. I joke with Megan and say "This is the first time I say "last time and I was in" and I'm referring to yesterday and not last week."

Done and Done...Must get time off...must see Phantom...must get my relationship in order. I might add an "s" to that. There's some people I've neglected.

Done and done. Again!

-Cleric

Mood: Good

It’s days like these I know I'm good at what I do. Yesterday a customer came in wondering about Battlestar. I told her pretty much everything I could muster about the show...production and plot wise. We determined she missed a disc and I rented her Disc 4 of the 1st season after she had just returned disc 1 of the 2nd season. That's all good, you don't really have to see Battlestar in order...just see it all! Disc 2 of the second season wasn't in, but due back the next day. I told her I'd jot down the name and number and watch for it.  I like this pseudo fulltime thing: it allows me to follow up on things. Needless to say, this very happy Battlestar fan got her disc 2 of season two. As Omar and I would say: *Pound it*

Wow though...busy busy busy today. It was expected, considering today is a stat for most people(not me.) The family says we'll go out for breakfast today because I can't swing a birthday dinner today or tomorrow. I'll see how I feel in 7 hours.  It was so busy I ran home changed into street clothes and returned to "The Firm" to back up Matt and Britany as I had down previously in the week.  I work with good people...Britany and I(for some unknown reason) kept bringing up The Beast tonight without explaining it to Matt. I informed him he would know when he was ready. Britany still laid out some of the more sorted stories I was unable to comprehend. Yes, I was curled up in a ball behind till 2 after that story. (sigh) Britany and I have also agreed to "hang out" more outside of work. I think we used to hang out more when I didn't work for "The Firm." We also considered "kickin' it" and "Chillaxing" but we'll get to those when the time comes.

What do you mean Xbox Halo players can access the Pc Halo Servers? That's nuts!

I better find something really cool to do wenesday/thursday on my two sole days off for the next 2 weeks? Wow.  Maybe I can spent some of my:

What is a good name for my salary?

A) Firm Bloodmoney
B) Firm Bounty
C)"Firm" Pennies(I use that one with the family, but I use the real name...)

Bloodmoney had an unsavory sound to it. Bounty doesn't sound so bad. “Pennies” is just a cute way of doing things. 

On another note: Megan says we won't be left without an Lt. She's seen to it. I wouldn't have minded it. I don't think I can fear somebody else the same way.  That was suppose to be a joke.

I know why I'm working so much. Two other CSRs are on vacation. So I'm technically "picking up" their shifts. Yay for me. It makes up for those four days I was out in Whistler.

Just like Chuck Norris and Vin Diesel before him, "Jack Bauer"(not Kiefer) has his own facts...like: "Jack Bauer can type 90 Words per minute...on his cellphone!" Now I have Bauer icons for MSN to go with my Sheppard, Daniel and McKay ones. I even have a "Jack and Sam" one reading "Meant to Be." Which is a giant slap in the face to the Slashers out there. I can't let Staci see it...she'll think I'm a traitor. Hey, I do see the Jack/Daniel relationship on screen. I'm just not that willing to support it. It could work with Mitchell if he simply stops calling Daniel "Jackson." Gah, Jack called him Daniel for a long time.

Wow, that's was fanboyish...just a little bit.

Add another person to the books, Britany thinks I'll have kids...along with Saint and the McCollum Girl. I referred to her that way today...I keep saying I won't....ever...Britany said something about "desperate measures" and a "turkey baster" and I'll leave it at that.

My little slice of the world is changing. It's odd. People are leaving. People are coming. Buildings are being built and things are getting new names. I have a few new addictions and I'm dumping old ones. I let the past go.

That was supposed to be something. Looking back, it seems like a lot of nothing.

Think it's too late to get out of that shitty online Creative Writing course? I have a month or so to get a full refund.

Done and done. I think I'll throw up an entry on the Respite. I have to keep the stalkers in the loop...or what fun would that be?

PS: Inside Man rocked! Now I can’t wait for “Children of Men” to hit theatres.

-Cleric 

Mood: Tired/Sore

Work was work. Somewhat grueling today being a civic holiday AND a management monday. Yeah, I rarely(read never) work mondays because so many things have to be done and you can't do them when you're staring 100000 customers down. I'm getting better with the heatgun. Booyah.

I bought our PV copy of the 3rd season of Angel. Yes, I know...not the 4th(That one is coming out sooner or later) but still. It had Fredless...and that one episode Elizabeth hasn't seen where Connor was actually born.

Speaking of Elizabeth, she dropped in half an hour before my shift ended. She hung about the store until I was off(first time I've left on time.) I walked her home after passing by my place to pick up her Whistler present and change. We're doing Phantom of the 18...AiA on the 15. I just have to get those days off. It was a nice end to a not so great day. Oh...my girl...

My legs just couldn't take the stress today. Add another Full Throttle bullet to my heart. Boom, Boom, Boom.

Ewww, I'm Twenty today. 20! XX! 10100! Wah!

I didn't have the will to go out for breakfast this morning. We're going out for a brunchish meal. I'm also closing today. Working tomorrow and I have THURSDAY + FRIDAY OFF. I can't wait...(Sigh) I can't squander the days off.

Apparently all the Barristas next-door are quitting due to the new manager. Britany and I fear that it'll pass to us from "The Bux." (Sigh)

Anything else? I should go watch High Fidelity. Due on the 9th.

Oh, doing the math...I'd be 41 in 2027...Clive Owen is 42. Yeah, that made more sense today because I did the other math wrong and thought Owen was 46! Children of Men is going to rock! Maybe even more than V for Vendetta when it comes to futuristic bleak London scapes(is that where Children of Men is set?) Needless to say, I'm not like Clive Owen. I'm way less cool and Way less British...

-Cleric