Rec Leagues
To anyone that actually reads this, I'm wondering if there would be any interest in forming a team for a rec league? Right now I occasionally play with a floor hockey team in the Edmonton Sport and Social Club and its pretty fun. In this league, the emphasis is on fun first and winning second, while in a competitive and structured context.
So I'm wondering if anyone is up for that in some upcoming season? It will probably be for the summertime or so, but they have a number of sports. The main ones being floor hockey, flag football, and basketball. The other league I found real quickly on a search was the Edmonton Rec League. Of course, the downsides are the time commitments, that the location or timing may be less than ideal, and the cost of the teams. In the ESSC the cost I think is $490 per team to register. I think generally the ideal number for any team is to have ten people, then its $49 each. Something to think about...
Also, one last link. I thought this is one of the coolest combination of songs ever. Check it out.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Three Years Old
On Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2006, this blog became three years old! Happy Belated Birthday Blog! I'm not really sure what to do with this blog, kinda goes with my theme of indecisiveness. I just decided to post a month, and a quick one liner to go with it.
Oct. 2003 - Oilers need a goalie, Biology 107 takes a lot of time, and Econ 101 is freakin' boring.
Nov. 2003 - The Oilers organization pull off the Heritage Classic in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. Very cool event, which was preceded by an Edmonton Eskimo's Grey Cup win over , yep, Montreal!
Dec. 2003 - My uncle who lives in Vancouver passes away at the age of 50. We need to come out to Vancouver more often, like we used to.
Jan. 2004 - Dev yet again pulls off another successful... gift presentation? He got me a digital camera. Dev always does this and doesn't really recieve enough thanks for it, so thanks Dev. Also, we learned how to play the game "Zoo".
Feb. 2004 - "Wardrobe Malfunction." 'Nuff said. Also when I first started looking into Occupational Therapy
Mar. 2004 - Went to my most memorable Oilers game ever. It was in a 5-4 win over Nashville. Conklin was in net, and Nashville's last shot rung off the crossbar, but we won!
Apr. 2004 - Joined College Pro, which was a good lesson. Taught me a lesson in really thinking jobs through, because it takes a lot of your time. Sometimes money isn't worth it, and that you gotta do what you gotta do.
May. 2004 - Started to learn how to drive, and this was the summer of Monday Night Sports for us! Also, I took note of the fact that Clarence took a football to the nuts. =(
June 2004 - I start work at 7-Eleven thanks to Maggie. I think I forgot to thank you, so thanks Maggie.
July 2004, August 2004 - Went to California and finally visited Disneyland! Also, unforgettable quote from Ron Burgundy: "I pooped a hammer."
Sept. 2004 - I quit 7-Eleven for school. Also, a terrorist incident in Russia where children in a theater are taken hostage. If I remember correctly, special forces had to gas the place and stage an assault.
Oct. 2004 - Finally settle on Occupational Therapy, and general whining about University.
Nov. 2004 - Somewhere, I forgot to mention Project Halo. So no worries, here is when Project Halo 2 happened! Thanks Ryan for organizing that.
Dec. 2004 - I play Mario and Luigi Superstar's Saga. Such an awesome game, I had to mention it. Also, first and only time I saw up at the glass at Rexall Place. It would be an AHL game where the Roadrunners take on... the Hamilton Bulldogs?
Jan. 2005 - Hm... nothing really... seems like we started playing poker? Well, funny hockey logos!
Feb. 2005 - Ong Bak comes out this month. I still have no idea how Tony Jaa did some of those moves.
Mar. 2005 - Keith goes to China! Then comes back. As well, an aquaintance that we know of, Andre Poon dies in a car accident. The circumstances are tough to take if you know what they are.
Apr. 2005 - UFC 52, where Matt Hughes and George St. Pierre assert their dominance in the Welterweight division. Matt Hughes in his fight against Frank Trigg takes a shot to the nuts, almost gets knocked out, then decides "fuck it, I'm going to win." Then does.
May. 2005 - We play Risk 2025. I'm really scared to play this game ever again, its so intense. I am lucky enough to win this game thanks to Kevin, though I don't remember how. Also, the most classic moment occurs as Ryan nukes himself.
June 2005 - I get accepted into the OT program! Weehaw!
July 2005 - Great road trip to Vancouver. We got to stay at my cousin's house and when we got back went fishing. Also, Tony participates in a hypnosis show. Completely, and utterly awesome. He was a good enough sport to show the DVD of it at a later time, so thanks Tony for doing that.
Aug. 2005 - I goto Brunei to visit my mom and dad's family! It is very friggin hot!
Sept. 2005 - First month of OT, and a statement that never really changes. "So far my program... sucks."
Oct. 2005 - I start my first fieldwork placement and I have an okay time. I learn a few things that I definitely like to be aware of.
Nov. 2005 - My mom likes Green Day and in particular, she likes the song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". She relates to it because she feels isolated from the rest of her family back in Brunei. One day I hope it can be me that takes the family back there. Or Keith, but its my idea... =D
Dev. 2005 - First time judging in amateur martial arts tournament, but it was pretty neat. I was fairly spot on with what other people were seeing, so it looks like there is a standard people follow. Although I think I did screw over a soft stylist. Ah well, stance!
Jan. 2006 - Went to a Bryan Adams concert, and wow did he rock. I was really suprised, but the audio was tremendous. It was probably a better performance than the first time I saw him.
Feb. 2006 - I actually somehow end up at a beauty salon in Chinatown. My mom had a coupon for a facial or something, and just had to have me go. Sigh... they did something to my face, and it definitely ranks in my top 3 of "most painful moments ever." Someone give me a punch to the face any day over this experience.
Mar. 2006 - I do something for an OT fundraiser, which is partly for our grad. Although I'm not graduating I may actually still go...
Apr. 2006 - I have my bellringer exam in my anatomy class. One of my most intense moments ever. Basically, its an exam where you try to label parts on a cadaver. Look it up if you don't know what that is... should find some interesting pictures
May 2006 - I have my practical OT exam, where I am observed performing an assessment. It goes well, however I find out that I failed some other course which starts a trend that would lead me to exiting the program. I'm still proud of some of the accomplishments, but would definitely feel that I never really got comfortable with the profession.
June 2006 - Congrats to the Edmonton Oilers for making it to the Stanley Cup finals. We know you'll get it next year!
July 2006 - I start placement in Camrose and live in my own. Interesting experience, and just shows how hard it is to get up in the day if you don't look forward to it. Also went to Kdays and while I enjoyed it, the event has gone downhill and I don't know if I'll be able to enjoy it as much as before. The hilight would probably have to be the water balloon catapults, despite everyone losing at least 4 water balloons due to breathing.
Aug 2006 - I exit the OT program. I won't be getting that shiny piece of paper, but hopefully I'll be able to find out what I want to do.
Sept. 2006 - I enter NAIT and start a job at Sears. Just things to take up my time and gain life experience. Also, the return of the New Orlean Saints to the Superdome. Its kinda funny, I thought I would have mentioned the hurricane somewhere before this, but I didn't. I only mentioned it in context with football.
Oct. 2006 - Three years of blogging!
And that is it! Well, kinda interesting to see what has transpired for three years. I know I definitely didn't put things that if I look back on this post, that I would have liked to. But for now, I'll leave it as is. Anything that should definitely be mentioned? Well, see you in another three years!
On Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2006, this blog became three years old! Happy Belated Birthday Blog! I'm not really sure what to do with this blog, kinda goes with my theme of indecisiveness. I just decided to post a month, and a quick one liner to go with it.
Oct. 2003 - Oilers need a goalie, Biology 107 takes a lot of time, and Econ 101 is freakin' boring.
Nov. 2003 - The Oilers organization pull off the Heritage Classic in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. Very cool event, which was preceded by an Edmonton Eskimo's Grey Cup win over , yep, Montreal!
Dec. 2003 - My uncle who lives in Vancouver passes away at the age of 50. We need to come out to Vancouver more often, like we used to.
Jan. 2004 - Dev yet again pulls off another successful... gift presentation? He got me a digital camera. Dev always does this and doesn't really recieve enough thanks for it, so thanks Dev. Also, we learned how to play the game "Zoo".
Feb. 2004 - "Wardrobe Malfunction." 'Nuff said. Also when I first started looking into Occupational Therapy
Mar. 2004 - Went to my most memorable Oilers game ever. It was in a 5-4 win over Nashville. Conklin was in net, and Nashville's last shot rung off the crossbar, but we won!
Apr. 2004 - Joined College Pro, which was a good lesson. Taught me a lesson in really thinking jobs through, because it takes a lot of your time. Sometimes money isn't worth it, and that you gotta do what you gotta do.
May. 2004 - Started to learn how to drive, and this was the summer of Monday Night Sports for us! Also, I took note of the fact that Clarence took a football to the nuts. =(
June 2004 - I start work at 7-Eleven thanks to Maggie. I think I forgot to thank you, so thanks Maggie.
July 2004, August 2004 - Went to California and finally visited Disneyland! Also, unforgettable quote from Ron Burgundy: "I pooped a hammer."
Sept. 2004 - I quit 7-Eleven for school. Also, a terrorist incident in Russia where children in a theater are taken hostage. If I remember correctly, special forces had to gas the place and stage an assault.
Oct. 2004 - Finally settle on Occupational Therapy, and general whining about University.
Nov. 2004 - Somewhere, I forgot to mention Project Halo. So no worries, here is when Project Halo 2 happened! Thanks Ryan for organizing that.
Dec. 2004 - I play Mario and Luigi Superstar's Saga. Such an awesome game, I had to mention it. Also, first and only time I saw up at the glass at Rexall Place. It would be an AHL game where the Roadrunners take on... the Hamilton Bulldogs?
Jan. 2005 - Hm... nothing really... seems like we started playing poker? Well, funny hockey logos!
Feb. 2005 - Ong Bak comes out this month. I still have no idea how Tony Jaa did some of those moves.
Mar. 2005 - Keith goes to China! Then comes back. As well, an aquaintance that we know of, Andre Poon dies in a car accident. The circumstances are tough to take if you know what they are.
Apr. 2005 - UFC 52, where Matt Hughes and George St. Pierre assert their dominance in the Welterweight division. Matt Hughes in his fight against Frank Trigg takes a shot to the nuts, almost gets knocked out, then decides "fuck it, I'm going to win." Then does.
May. 2005 - We play Risk 2025. I'm really scared to play this game ever again, its so intense. I am lucky enough to win this game thanks to Kevin, though I don't remember how. Also, the most classic moment occurs as Ryan nukes himself.
June 2005 - I get accepted into the OT program! Weehaw!
July 2005 - Great road trip to Vancouver. We got to stay at my cousin's house and when we got back went fishing. Also, Tony participates in a hypnosis show. Completely, and utterly awesome. He was a good enough sport to show the DVD of it at a later time, so thanks Tony for doing that.
Aug. 2005 - I goto Brunei to visit my mom and dad's family! It is very friggin hot!
Sept. 2005 - First month of OT, and a statement that never really changes. "So far my program... sucks."
Oct. 2005 - I start my first fieldwork placement and I have an okay time. I learn a few things that I definitely like to be aware of.
Nov. 2005 - My mom likes Green Day and in particular, she likes the song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". She relates to it because she feels isolated from the rest of her family back in Brunei. One day I hope it can be me that takes the family back there. Or Keith, but its my idea... =D
Dev. 2005 - First time judging in amateur martial arts tournament, but it was pretty neat. I was fairly spot on with what other people were seeing, so it looks like there is a standard people follow. Although I think I did screw over a soft stylist. Ah well, stance!
Jan. 2006 - Went to a Bryan Adams concert, and wow did he rock. I was really suprised, but the audio was tremendous. It was probably a better performance than the first time I saw him.
Feb. 2006 - I actually somehow end up at a beauty salon in Chinatown. My mom had a coupon for a facial or something, and just had to have me go. Sigh... they did something to my face, and it definitely ranks in my top 3 of "most painful moments ever." Someone give me a punch to the face any day over this experience.
Mar. 2006 - I do something for an OT fundraiser, which is partly for our grad. Although I'm not graduating I may actually still go...
Apr. 2006 - I have my bellringer exam in my anatomy class. One of my most intense moments ever. Basically, its an exam where you try to label parts on a cadaver. Look it up if you don't know what that is... should find some interesting pictures
May 2006 - I have my practical OT exam, where I am observed performing an assessment. It goes well, however I find out that I failed some other course which starts a trend that would lead me to exiting the program. I'm still proud of some of the accomplishments, but would definitely feel that I never really got comfortable with the profession.
June 2006 - Congrats to the Edmonton Oilers for making it to the Stanley Cup finals. We know you'll get it next year!
July 2006 - I start placement in Camrose and live in my own. Interesting experience, and just shows how hard it is to get up in the day if you don't look forward to it. Also went to Kdays and while I enjoyed it, the event has gone downhill and I don't know if I'll be able to enjoy it as much as before. The hilight would probably have to be the water balloon catapults, despite everyone losing at least 4 water balloons due to breathing.
Aug 2006 - I exit the OT program. I won't be getting that shiny piece of paper, but hopefully I'll be able to find out what I want to do.
Sept. 2006 - I enter NAIT and start a job at Sears. Just things to take up my time and gain life experience. Also, the return of the New Orlean Saints to the Superdome. Its kinda funny, I thought I would have mentioned the hurricane somewhere before this, but I didn't. I only mentioned it in context with football.
Oct. 2006 - Three years of blogging!
And that is it! Well, kinda interesting to see what has transpired for three years. I know I definitely didn't put things that if I look back on this post, that I would have liked to. But for now, I'll leave it as is. Anything that should definitely be mentioned? Well, see you in another three years!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving
At times its easy to get swamped in our highs and lows, but I think even in the middle of those, we can give a solemn moment for all the things we have been given. Sometimes its incredibly difficult to show our gratitude for whatever reason, but the least we can do is be a little bit thankful.
It would be nice if we could live everyday with the meaning of each holiday in our mind, but we can't or don't, so its nice to have a few days dedicated to the things we should have more time for.
At times its easy to get swamped in our highs and lows, but I think even in the middle of those, we can give a solemn moment for all the things we have been given. Sometimes its incredibly difficult to show our gratitude for whatever reason, but the least we can do is be a little bit thankful.
It would be nice if we could live everyday with the meaning of each holiday in our mind, but we can't or don't, so its nice to have a few days dedicated to the things we should have more time for.
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