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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
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12:13 pm - Unwelcome vacation
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Starting from last Friday, I have a whole fucking week off. The reason is because the hotel is just so damn slow and they don't have any work for me. Well, I was supposed to work that Friday, but with deductions and cost of getting there, I calculated that I would only make $40 for 8+ hours of work. Fuck that, I thought. I went and played Magic instead and actually won the tournament. Saturday was another long-filled Magic day too, in which I pretty much lost a lot, but gained in cards. I probably earned as much money in cards as I spent, so I guess I'm even.
I went to the doctors the other day about my high blood pressure. Ever since I lost my old car (RIP Deathmobile), I've been randomly checking my blood pressure count in random supermarkets on those cuff machine things. I've been getting absurd numbers like this consistently. It made sense because of the massive amount of stress with not having a car and work and all, so I made an appointment. The doctor basically said I was normal and not to worry about that. At least my co-pay is only $5.
I've been trying to get back into frisbee again. Ever since I've restarted playing Magic, frisbee has taken a backseat. My priorities in life seem to go Work->Drinking->Magic->Frisbee. That doesn't do well for my physique, so I went out last night and played. My frisbee sense is not tingling, as I made a lot of dumb mistakes and I felt like I was gonna die half the time. It's hard to have a well-rounded life sometimes.
I had a dream about eating pizza today. I'm gonna eat pizza today.
current mood:  hungry
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| Sunday, December 6th, 2009
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3:42 am - Where there is love, I'll be there
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This will be a Magic: the Gathering post. Although it is mostly about nerdy shit, if you want to read about vomiting, making friends, and having a good time, go ahead and read it. If you don't know anything about M:tG though, you'll get lost for sure.
( Enter the battlefield )
Today starts the day I use tags. I'll try to limit myself to five tags:
nerd
drunk
frisbee
work
women
current mood:  tired
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| Monday, November 30th, 2009
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4:25 pm - Older
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So my car died. I had my 93 Toyota Corolla ever since I graduated high school. I've had such good times in that car, and such terrible times. I never loved any inanimate object as much as I loved that car. And I killed it. I wsa being cheap and trying to stretch out a delayed oil change, which resulted in an awesome hole in the engine block on the way home from work. In times of crisis, you really see who your true friends are. I was able to get rides from various people putting my schedule ahead of theirs. I will never forget them. I'm definitely not worthy of their friendship, but I'm eternally grateful. I have a new car now. It's a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. It has everything my old car didn't have: A/C, a working speedometer, a trunk, and other fancy shit. I'm not in love with the car yet, but it gets me to where I need to go.
Work has been quite busy lately. I've had several run-ins with management, and I think I've stood my ground and had my presence felt. I feel like I almost own that place right now. I just need to make more money. It'll be one year in April, so I'll ask for a raise then. I know I deserve it, since I'm only one of three people in the entire hotel that knows how to run the sushi bar.
With all the worries about the car and work, I've noticed that I've been under a lot of stress. Although those machines at the supermarket seem like bullshit, I've sat in those blood pressure chairs and gotten my blood pressure measured lately. It's been high according to the machine's numbers. I had some blood work done a couple of months ago and everything was quite normal. I'm still worried about it though. I even called my mom, who has had high blood pressure in the past, and she basically said that because I'm not fat, I have nothing to worry about. Still, it's a concern to me. I might have to schedule another doctor's appointment to see what's up.
In other hedonistic news, I've been playing an awful amount of Magic lately. I still suck at it, but I feel a great amount of joy playing it. Isn't that the point? Florida State Championships is this Saturday, and I'm considering taking Saturday off in order to play. Sad, but enjoyable; that's how I see Magic. I've met some decent people from playing too. We all can be normal and play stupid cards.
I'm trying to enjoy life as much as possible these days, but I'm still overall lonely. Friends help, but I really need to find a significant other soon. I never took it too seriously, but maybe being in a decent relationship could improve my quality of life. At least I'd something to live for, or look forward to. It wouldn't be the end of the world if I was alone, it would just be lonely.
current mood: tired
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| Monday, November 16th, 2009
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12:13 am - Quick hits
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- My car died. It's all my fault. Put oil in your car if you love it.
- I've been working a ton. I have three 15-hour days back to back to back.
- I currently hate my life.
current mood: tired
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| Monday, October 26th, 2009
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1:11 pm - No work = all play
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My boss Yoshi called me to inform me that the sushi bar would be closed from Thursday to Saturday, setting up the gauntlet that is two birthdays of people named Billy. Billy K.'s was on Thursday, which resulted in a pretty decent party. On Friday, Ryan, Billy K., Rita and myself nerded it up with some Friday Night Magic. My only win of the night was versus Billy, while Ryan went to place 3rd. I need to play more! We also went out on Friday to Backbooth, where lots of dancing occured. Saturday was Billy D.'s birthday, which was a costume party inspired by United Nations day. I forgot to even get a costume, so I wore a stupid hat. After a lot of drinking, we somehow ended up in a Korean kareoke bar on OBT. I'll spare most of the details. The Facebook album is enough.
I'd rather be working than having all this fun honestly. Coming up with rent is going to be a hassle.
current mood: tired
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| Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
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1:23 am - Obsession: For Nerds
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Last Saturday I had the day off. No one was around to do anything, so I went to a Magic: the Gathering draft at my local card shop. I hadn't drafted in many, many years, but I had read up on what new cards are good and what aren't. I went alone, and of course I knew it was gonna be a clique-y type place. I spent most of the time before the thing started staring at my phone.
Drafting started and it was odd to be back in this position, but fun at the same time. Rushes of feelings returned to me as I held shiny new cards in my hand. A part of me is alive again, and the new and old of my being are being merged. Whenever I play for some sort of prize though (Top 8 were getting booster packs), I get a little nervous. I had a decent deck, but since I haven't played at a tournament level in so many years, I was a bit rusty. I ended up losing every match I played. Goodbye $25.
It wasn't all bad though. There was one other person who didn't know anyone in the shop. He was meandering around me while I did nothing on my phone and daydreamed about whatnot. It was inevitable that we were going to talk, because we were the only two people in the shop who didn't know anyone else. Finally, I said something like "That sun is fucking bright" or something like that and he instantly sat down and we started chatting. He's in the same boat as me: back into Magic but with no one to play with. We exchanged phone numbers and agreed to get back to better play together.
I just totally picked up a dude in a card shop. What the hell is happening to me?
current mood: tired
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| Friday, October 16th, 2009
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12:57 pm - You know what I hate
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I really hate it when people go to "10 items or less" lines with more than 10 items. The same premise is true for people who turn right on "No Turn on Red" intersections. Signs were put in places for a reason. Let's just ignore all signs, then everyone will be running stop signs, drinking bottles labeled "POISON," and running around on slippery wet floors without caution.
And that was your weekly edition of "You know what I hate."
current mood:  full
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| Thursday, October 15th, 2009
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1:09 pm - Jimmy M. - Gone with the Wind
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| Friday, October 9th, 2009
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10:06 pm - The family
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I'm at my mother's house in preparation for the Nikki's wedding tomorrow. I used to dislike my mother a lot for her meddling in my life but since she's backed off, she's more funny than anything now. I just hooked up three VCRs around the house and explained how they worked for her. She definitely has more VCRs than anyone I know.
I'll be here all weekend, even though I am supposed to work Sunday. On my first work schedule this week, I didn't have the weekend off. I went to the chef that was in charge of scheduling and got it changed for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. On Thursday, they changed it AGAIN without telling me. I did glance at it, and saw that I had to work on Sunday. With all the bullshit they throw at me, I'll be calling in on Sunday. It's rare that the whole family gets together and I won't miss any of it. I don't care what work says. Family comes first.
I'm going to try on my wedding clothes now. I'm sure everyone will have some random comment about it.
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| Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
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1:01 pm - Worn out
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This is kind of a horribly busy week for me. I bought expensive pants for the wedding on Saturday. Wednesday morning I have a doctor's appointment to see if my blood sucks. Thursday I'm making sushi for hundreds Jewish people. Friday I'm going back to St. Pete and seeing if the car can make it. And Saturday is a fucking wedding. I definitely need more money, or a more frugal hand on my wallet.
current mood: tired
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| Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
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3:13 pm - You can't escape
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A terrible thing has happened.
Ryan, a friend from St. Pete, makes a weekly visit to Orlando, and last time, he brought some Magic cards. Billy K. and him were playing on the table, and I was sucked in once again. Seeing the shiny cards with the weird pictures and all the nerdy shit came back to me. I just bought a whole deck today with money I can't afford to spend, but I can't help it. I'm back.
Google my name and see the exploits of my nerd-dom. I used to play. A lot. I guess I quit because there was no one to play with, and I needed the money that the cards provided. Playing now seems to bring a nostalgic feeling back in me, when life was simpler and more fun. Plus now, I can drink while playing, which is a big bonus.
Zombieland was amazing. Go see it. I left the theater grinning like an idiot.
current mood: hungry
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| Monday, September 28th, 2009
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12:21 am - Still got agreeableness
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My sister is getting freakin' married in two weeks, and she brought some friends to Orlando for a 2nd bachelorette party last Friday. I brought my own crew (Billy K., Dave, Palermo) for shits and giggles at Barbeque Bar and Backbooth. When I saw my sister, she was already hammered. Much dancing and some drinking (I was driving so I didn't get shitty) occurred and I'm sure pictures will end up on Facebook or some Internet site soon. She's getting married, man. Weird. Still need to get that suit.
On Saturday I met up with Billy D. at McRaney's, since he didn't go out on Friday. On the way, Palermo and I almost got hit by this random trailer hitch that separated from a car in front of us. Luckily the trailer hitch veered out of our way and into the middle median wall. Sparks flew and it was cool and scary all at once.
Because I was bored, I took the eHarmony test again and got the same result, which is "Go fuck yourself." I'm going to try again in five years for when it's supposed to work or something and see what happens. I have no idea what I'm doing with my life sometimes. But I know on Monday I'm going bowling. One day at a time, my beauties.
Hello beer, my name is Jimmy.
current mood:  depressed
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| Friday, September 25th, 2009
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12:13 am - I have eye boogers
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I haven't felt totally awesome about myself lately. I just feel like I'm not a good person. I'm not sure how to explain it really. I am reminded every now and then that I am not great.
I never called back the people that got me my current job. If it wasn't for a nice Japanese woman I used to work with, and a loyal Rangetsu customer that referred who doesn't even know me, I would not even be in Orlando. I don't even know if they know that I got the job, but I never called them to tell them I did and thank them for their help. One of the chefs at work who knows the Rangetsu loyalist reminds me of this every now and then.
This reminds me of how I tend to use up people and forget about them when I move on to another phase in my life. Maybe I burn too many bridges. I don't even know how they catch on fire. I just tend to move on quickly and forget the past. It makes me wonder if I'll even make any long-standing friends, and if I even have any right now. I've become somewhat antisocial lately because of this.
I wouldn't want to hang out with me, but for some reason I am still trying. Tomorrow I'm going downtown with Billy D. and whoever else decides to go. I'm meeting Nikki on her 2nd bachelorette party. We'll probably get into some sort of dumb trouble, but I hope Billy has a good time. He's going through a lot of shit and I'm trying to break open his shell a bit and show him a decent night. No, I will not have sex with him.
I really dislike my life at this point.
current mood:  sad
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| Monday, September 14th, 2009
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3:52 pm - Sore
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I still don't have a second job. It's hard to find a suitable job where I can work earlier during the day and be off in time for my full-time job at night. My mother left me a voicemail the other day (without showing up as a phone call, how the hell do people do that?). She basically was asking ME for money. ME. The brokest person in the entire family. I was going to hit HER up for money this month. I didn't get the full details yet, but it seems like she wants to take some class for something. If I had the money, of course I'd help her. She's my freakin' money. Nikki can't, because she's getting married in a month, and I have no idea what Linda does with her money. This is only more motivation to get a second job and thus end my life.
current mood: tired
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| Saturday, September 5th, 2009
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3:07 pm - Epic
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This was a long time ago, but it's still my highest score. I just thought I'd share it with the world.
I still haven't found a 2nd job.
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| Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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2:45 pm - Down and dirty
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I've been having more awesome diarrhea lately. I have to conclude its those damn Publix pain relievers, because the shit (or non-shit) happens when I take the stupid things. I guess my body really hates acetaminophen or something. It also doesn't help that I drink on a regular basis, so maybe I should take it easy for a while. I'd hate to not have a liver and die or something.
The 2nd job hunt is not going well. I've sent out a couple of resumes out, so we'll see how it goes. I might go across the street from my current hotel to the new Hilton that just opened to see if I can snag a job.
My stomach feels like crap.
current mood:  sick
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| Saturday, August 29th, 2009
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8:28 pm - Pile it on
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I feel better now. You should never take the ability to take a shit for granted. It's pretty awesome. I went about 3 days without making a solid bowel movement, which is about as disgusting as it sounds. I guess the whole sickness was a 24-hour thing.
I got more problems though. They're closing the sushi bar down for a couple of weeks, so I have from now until next Friday (9/4) off. Then I work three 3-hour shifts in the morningtime on Friday (9/4) through Sunday (9/7), then finally a normal shift on Thursday (9/10). This is terrible. What am I going to do for money this month? There's no way I'll be able to pay all my bills plus get some things on that buy list for October. I'm gonna have to find some alternate sources of income, like a part-time job or the donating of some sort of liquids. I have plenty of options that I need to explore this week.
It just can't be easy, can it?
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| Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
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3:01 pm - So cold
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I feel like absolute shit. I think I ate some terrible raviloli last night. I felt so cold during sleep that I put on tons of clothes. I woke up all sweaty and stuff. This morning gretted me with explosive diarrhea, which hasn't really stopped. I've decided not to work today, which the first time I've called in. Come on body, don't be weak.
current mood: sick
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| Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
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2:58 pm - Aches
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The tournament was a sort of let down, but fun nonetheless. Instead of about 80 people, only around 50 showed up. They had to edit down to four teams, which makes for a short tournament. I was on the pink team, with a large shirt that didn't fit me. If I wanted a pink shirt, I would at least want it to fit. Since it didn't, I decided to cut it to a midrift 80s style thing with no sleeves for good measure. I looked ridiculous. Our team came in not last, which is my goal in any tournament. It was fun, but it could have been more fun.
I saw District 9 with Lamas and John S. afterwards. It was a pretty awesome movie, but I was so tired. The next day I was pretty sore from all the running on Saturday. I've also developed a tooth ache in my upper left area of my mouth. I probably have a cavity or my wisdom teeth are pushing again. Before insurance, I would just kinda suck it up and eventually forget about tooth aches. Now that I have insurance, I can do about the same, but know that I can get it fixed for hopefully cheaper than without insurance. I have no immediate plans to get it checked out. I have so many things to buy in the course of the next two months, but with no money to do so. These are the things I desperately need:
- sushi knife
- a suit for my sister's wedding in October
- a new phone AND phone plan, because my other sister is deciding to jack up my monthly rate, and my current phone is become a piece of shit
September's gonna suck.
current mood: hungry
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| Friday, August 21st, 2009
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12:32 pm - Snap, crackle, life
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I'll be hopefully playing in a hat tournament tomorrow, if I can find a ride. I'd rather take my Deathmobile on the trip, but if I have to, I'm sure I could make it. I need the mini-vacation because work has really gotten to me lately. We've been opening until midnight due to this Surf Expo that's in town. These guys fill up the hotel and swarm the lobby bar til it closes. They could be eating more, but they haven't, which is disappointing. Today is supposed to be the worst day of it all, but the final day as well. I can feel myself more short-tempered. I was randomly sick on Wednesday, with my nose just leaking constantly every five minutes. Since then, I've been groggy on Nyquil, so I'm just not as peppy as usual. Yesterday my manager told me I used to have a better personality. Too bad he's stupid and useless. It still somewhat got to me. My mood shifts way too much. I wish I was just always happy all the time. I don't that's the case for anybody though. It would be too perfect.
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