I graduated highschool for a reason, and it wasn't to go to college.
Or at least put a wall around it. Mayhap then the separatist movement will be content. It's apparently not good enough, after all, when someone who isn't even from Canada and has already learned english, and *only* came to Canada to play hockey, doesn't speak french. Sacreligious, I'm tellin ya! What ever will we do about it? Oh, I know, let's throw the world's biggest hissy fit and further prove you're deserving of the moron of the year 2008 award! I've said it once, twice, 3 times before–the sooner Quebec goes buh bye, the better. I have no problem whatsoever with people from Quebec. Or French-speaking people in general. I do, however, have a problem with the holier than thou attitude certain groups in Quebec like to adopt. News flash, folks–thou art not holy. You are not the exception to the rule. If you would like to continue believing you are, you may walk thyself off the nearest cliff. And thank you for trying to screw with my game. even if it isn't my team.
Stuck under Hockey, fubars, politics, rantings by James at 11:18 PM
so maybe 2% from a GST standpoint isn't a whole hell of a lot. I'd still rather the 5 cents on a case of coke stays in my pocket rather than makes it to the government. but then, I'm also a cheap little man, too. So when I came across this article that suggests the liberal leader would reverse the GST cut if elected, I was… well… just a little tiny bit pissed. but then, I probably shouldn't be surprised–they haven't exactly been doing a whole lot to save us money when they were in office. A large part of the reason why they now aren't. Well, that, combined with the fact that I, personally, don't want another bloody Quebec Prime Minister. We finally got rid of Cratien… why inflict dion on this country instead? And yes, I'm ignoring the fact they've done a complete 180 so far as what they promise in elections–but then again, you show me a political party that doesn't. Ah well, a penny saved on taxes is a penny kept away from people like dion. I'll take that, too.
Stuck under politics, rantings by James at 10:27 PM
apparently someone up there heard me. starting next week I go back to working days. And the sweet shift, to boot. If… you call having to work Sunday, of all freakin' days to work, the sweet shift. But at least it's 7 to 4. As opposed to 11 to 8, or my personal favourite from when I first started taking calls–2 to 11. At least I can catch a rush hour bus home! And watch my hockey! And CSI! And… and… and… oh, it's almost enough to make me forget why I started working nights in the first place. Almost. Except for that 11 to 8 shift, or my personal favourite–2 to 11. They're enough to make a man half crazed. At least if the man in question catches a bus that stops running at midnight when he's stuck on a call 'til 12:30. But that doesn't happen now! … God forbid. Hey, maybe I can get back into my roleplaying…
Stuck under Dell, musings by James at 4:26 AM
There are currently a shitload waiting to take calls. A week ago today there was a shitload waiting on hold. What's busted? Whatever it is, don't fix it–I'm lovin' this. First time in like a month I've had time to breathe before 4. Hey, I may actually get to take my lunch on time…
Stuck under Dell by James at 12:42 AM
Vesa Toskala and Andrew Raycroft lead the team in goals for the season, after another 4 and 3 tonight, respectively, in the Capitals' 7 1 spanking of the Maple Leafs. In a postgame interview, Toskala said of his performance, "well, we sent out the usual wake-up notice that we had a game tonight, but apparently that one got lost in the mail… so we had to get creative. We decided to tag team Ovechkin and the gang Together, we knew we could pull our team's numbers up." Sadly, these were the only two hat tricks recorded tonight by either team, although Ovechkin would have corrected that had they carried a third goalie. In other news, Leafs management is rumored to be looking to bring back Tellqvist from Phoenix. When asked about this, a spokesperson only replied with, "Well, you can never have too many high scoring players. Even if they're all goaltenders."
This attempt at putting a positive spin on a serious ass kicking brought to you by the avoid cheering for Ottawa club. Because really, what're they good for?
Stuck under Capitals, maple leafs by James at 5:18 AM
Yeah, I've made all of about 2 and a half entries relating to baseball in any particular way, shape or form–that's to be expected when your team hasn't been anywhere near the playoffs since 1993. Or 94, if you want to count the strike-shortened season. And with teams like New York and Boston (by the way, damn you, Redsox) in the mix, it might be 2093 before they see playoff baseball again. So no, I haven't been following it as closely as I have other years–years before I was blogging. But I still feel sick every time they announce the Redsox won the world series. I think that stems from the hatred I carry over from having been directed towards their hockey team, though. But… eh, whatever works. If I ever decide to get back into baseball again, I know what team I won't be following. You suck, Boston. Suck, I say!
Stuck under Baseball by James at 7:36 AM
Of course, any game where the good guys come out and win 4 1 like that is a good game in my books. That it happened to be their second win in a row, though? For the first time this season? Can't go wrong. I mean, granted, it was against New York and, well, if they *didn't* beat that team I'd be supremely pissed, but apparently that doesn't matter. Thank God. Now, they take their 4-4-3 record back to Toronto to get picked apart by Washington. Note to self: try to stay awake for that game. Someone may need to remind me.
Stuck under Rangers, maple leafs by James at 3:04 AM
You know she's getting exactly what she's after when now she's got a church pretty much begging for its members to send her love during her supposedly troubled period. Keeping in mind, of course, it's a troubled period she brought on herself. This is why I have to laugh at churches from time to time–they make her out like some fallen angel, some innocent thing who's just lost her way. News flash, folks–she was never all that innocent to begin with, nor was she ever that bright to begin with. And now she gets to realize, guess what–people thought you were just another teenaged drama queen in the beginning, and now you're proving it. Good job, moron of the year.
I gotta have a bit of a laugh at the comparison the priest at this church draws, though.
If she were your next-door neighbor in the same situation without the money and success, wouldn't you care about her problems? Wouldn't you pray for her and offer her support and encouragement?
Nope, not really. I wouldn't offer her or loan her squat, to be blatantly honest–I'd be very likely to either have it not returned or have it completely and totally wasted. I like to think I can get along with just about anyone. But not people who so openly make themselves out to be complete and total idiots, and then still manage to draw people's pity based solely on the fact they used to be famous and a somewhat not all that horrible singer. I saw it coming, and I can't say she didn't deserve it. Hey, maybe next time her and Paris can be cell mates…
Stuck under Cellebrity Stupidity, fubars, rantings by James at 2:49 AM
Ah, Paris. If only you had a clue. But no, you seem to be having difficulty with locating your common sense. Only real explanation, isn't it, for pretty much acting about 13 and throwing one hell of a hissy fit over walking into a porno store and seeing posters of that stupid sex tape of hers on the wall. Now, personally, I was never a Paris Hilton fan–I rather thought she was a stupid tramp. Now, though, after pretty much taking notice that she's proven the number 1 rule about keeping things quiet correct, I've reached the conclusion that she's an immature, stupid tramp. An immature, stupid tramp who has just taken the Streisand effect to a whole new, real life level. You can look at Wikipedia for the definition, or check out Techdirt's website. One of its authors initially came up with that particular phrase referring to most moronic attempts to keep something shushed on the internet, only to have it wind up on about 50 billion places on the internet. Paris, my dear, you have made that list. Shall we define the real life version of the same to the Hilton effect?
Stuck under Cellebrity Stupidity, rantings by James at 7:59 PM
After beating up on the Penguins, don't expect all too much more of a good thing to be coming out of Toronto. Knocking out those 5 goals last night took just about everything they had. So now they'll be good and ready to give up another 20+ goals in the next 4 games compared with a collective 1 goal effort on their part. I'm finding it very difficult to remain a loyal Leafs fan. But the alternative is becoming a Senators fan, and just–well, hell no. I'll stick to what I know, thankyaverymuch. Even if what I know isn't exactly going to be all that pretty come about May or so.
Stuck under Penguins, maple leafs by James at 3:41 PM
Ladies, gentlemen and innocent little children, for the first time all night I actually have a couple minutes–note: certain people's possibly not yet received emails will have said 30 seconds… that was earlier–wherein I'm not currently trying my best to explain to some moron that his computer is not, in fact, busted because that's some wicked evil scheme Dell has designed to force you to buy a new one when your warranty expires. Although that would serve some of these idiots right. There are currently 9 people waiting for calls. And of those 9, I am proud to be one. Sweet, jesus, hell, yes. Why couldn't my night *start* like that? That'd be awesome.
Stuck under Dell by James at 4:56 AM
Just my team tanking in the stretch again. Not entirely unlike they do for most of their losses. which… are coming way too quickly for it to be painless. If anyone has a cure besides having JFJ shot, simply because I'd rather not make headlines for that reason, fire it at me. Or you could, y'know, start your own discussion. We need more blogging Leafs fans. Or I need to start reading more blogs. One of those.
Stuck under Thrashers, maple leafs by James at 10:46 PM
This is what happens when they turn me loose an hour early from a meeting I didn't want to be in in the first place. Go boredom go!
You Should Be an Artist
You are incredibly creative, spontaneous, and unique.
No one can guess what you're going to do next, but it's usually something amazing.
You can't deal with routine, rules, or structure. You're easily bored.
As long as you are able to innovate and break the rules, you are extremely successful.
You do best when you:
- Can work by yourself
- Can express your personality in your work
You would also be a good journalist or actor.
Stuck under quizes by James at 3:23 AM
They expect me to be in training until 2, and then in a meeting 'til 4. Which means by the time I take my first phone call, it could be 5. This is gonna make for one hell of a long night…
Stuck under Dell, fubars by James at 7:28 PM
A while back I did one of these entries about Ottawa, and… well, I left out that other place I lived. You know, the one I was all unemployed and lazy in. As… opposed to the employed and lazy I am now. But… meh. Corrected and such!
You know you're from Pembroke when: 1. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on hwy 172. "Vacation" means going to Ottawa for the weekend
3. You measure distance in hours
4. You know several people who have hit deer more than once
5. You often switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day
6. You use a down comforter in the summer
7. Your grandparents drive at 65 mph through 13 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without flinching
8. You see people wearing hunting clothes at social events
9. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked
10. You think of the major food groups as deer meat, fish, and berries
11. You carry jumper cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them
12. There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot at the Beer Store any given time
13. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit
14. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow
15. You think lingerie is tube socks and flannel pajamas
16. You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and construction.
17. It takes you 3 hours to go to the store for one item even when you're in a rush because you have to stop and talk to everyone in town.
18. You actually understand these jokes…..
Stuck under only in pembroke, random crap by James at 12:25 PM
So apparently mister Tucker's on the sidelines 'til God only knows when with a knee injury. And our two goalies aren't doing a whole lot of stopping shots. And… unless your name's Sundin or Ponikarovsky, you're not doing a whole hell of a lot offensively, either. I didn't expect we'd see the Leafs in the playoffs this year, but 9th place would have been nice…
Stuck under maple leafs by James at 5:37 AM
I blame family, who have managed to invite me to said website for… whatever sick and twisted reasons they do have. I have no idea how much, if at all, I'll actually use the thing, but… eh. It's free. And relatively brain cell killing. And if I'm gonna mock it, I suppose I'd best figure out what it is I'm mocking. So facebook it is. Gawd, I'm probably gonna regret that…
Stuck under oops by James at 2:16 PM
I blame Trish for introducing me to the material of Jeff Dunham. But only because the hillarity factor makes up for just about every crappy show I've watched in the last year. This clip in particular. But that's just my twistedness coming out.
Stuck under random crap by James at 10:07 AM
I'm not about to wine about missing one in which, leading going into the third, we tanked. Bad. Not bad as in "Oh well, we'll get 'em next time.". Bad as in 5 goals in 20 minutes to our… wait for it… wait for it… 1. That's right, we got spanked by our own lack of play. Again. I have no problem admitting that. Or admitting we more than likely don't have a chance in hell of making the playoffs this year no matter who's in net. Doesn't mean it still doesn't piss me right the hell off. Just that I have no problem admitting it does. Sometimes, I think I only look forward to the hockey season because I can rant endlessly when my team does its best impression of a wet noodle. But that's just the opinion of one slightly crazy and very left field Canadian. So take it with your usual half shaker of salt.
Stuck under Blackhawks, maple leafs by James at 6:13 AM
Someone actually found this thing by searching for 'kerpoof'. what. The. Fuck? someone tell me I'm not the only one who uses that word. Please?
Stuck under random crap by James at 5:47 AM
I've sunk to a new low. Guy calls in because he can't access a certain website. that website just so happens to be worldsex.com, and the reason is his own stupidity. for the record, searching for worldsex.com on google will not, in fact, always reveal that particular website. typing the address where it's actually supposed to go, however, will. computer license. Revoked. Immediately. Gawd, sometimes, I can't believe they pay me to do this.
Stuck under Dell, oops by James at 10:49 PM
I promised I'd blog more about my hockey team, then promptly fell off the wagon for all of 2 games. I should really make up for that–for the record, they were games in which we both got crushed and did the crushing, so at least I'm missing games on both sides of the equasion. O'course, I'd of probably remembered to write about the thing if I were at home for 'em. Sometimes, I wonder why I ended up working nights. But then, that only lasts long enough for me to catch the morning bus home, at which point I clue in–oh yeah, getting off at 12:30 when the last bus shows up at 12 pisses me off. A moron sometimes, I am. It's what gives me the right to call other people morons. Which anyone who knows me will know I do frequently–and usually with good reason. Just… not necessarily a good reason which I'll admit to. Unless asked. Then all bets are off. Speaking of off… I should be off sleeping. Or something. Other than rambling senselessly. But I'm *good* at rambling senselessly. I have to work tonight–dammit to hell. Sleep wins. At least 'til 2. This random collection of what in creation's inside my head brought to you by way too many calls taken in one night. If I got paid by the call, I could retire in 6 months.
Stuck under Dell, Panthers, Sabres, fubars, maple leafs by James at 11:31 AM
And they wonder why people don't speak up when shit happens. The Western University of Oregon, in a brilliant act of absolute unrivaled genius, came about *that* close to expelling a student for violating one of the university's policies. And, for the record, it was a policy that basicly said if a student was found to have accessed confidencial information that was *accidentally* left in a publicly accessible area of the network, the student would be responsible for it and thus have to take the fall. Now, keep in mind the only reason he was known to actually have the information was because he reported it. Do I *really* have to explain how stupid, backwards, and outright brainless that is? The idiot factor of this dumbass move makes it perhaps the most hillarious thing I've posted on here. Ever. If… you find retarded policies and the morons that enforce them hillarious. Of course, if not, there's always other websites–Google's full of 'em. But still, the way I see it, the university has preetty much just told this kid, look, yes we screwed up. But you're not getting paid–you're expendable. If it were me, I'd certainly think twice about reporting anything else I accidentally discover. Just in case they've got a policy against that, too. How much you wanna bet even though they didn't expell him, he doesn't catch it good in the end anyway? That's the danger of technology, I guess–there will always be someone there who doesn't have a clue how it works, and blames everything on people doing what they're not supposed to be doing just because they fucked up in the first place. And I get paid to talk to some of them. Somebody save me.
Stuck under fubars, oops, rantings by James at 10:18 AM
For those who actually don't know me, I'm big on the whole CSI thing–just the Las Vegas version, mind you. I watch it when I can, and… in fact, it's on my list of things to download as I'm writing. And it looks like the only way we're gonna see Jorja Fox on CSI again after next month is in reruns. She gone and announced she's quitting after then. Although, admitedly, not a bad run for a show who's overall cast hasn't changed all that much since the show started. Fox is, I believe, the show's first main character to actually leave. And considering the show's entering into its 8th season… you be the judge. Good? Bad? Don't really know? Don't really care?
Stuck under TV by James at 2:32 AM
The game was close, at least. At least for most of it. At least until the defense didn't show up. For either team. The difference in a 6 4 loss? A captain younger than me and possibly than my brother. I have no idea where the defensive half of either team went, though. Some of those plays tonight *should* have been stopped. Ah well, if I could pick a bright spot out of this game, Sundin's second goal in as many games would have to be it. I think he's upwards of 3 or 4 points in 2 nights, too–there's a reason, folks, why he's now the all-time leading point getter for the team. Unfortunately, at the end of the day that really means squat. But I'll take it just the same. Monday, we shuffle off to Buffalo. Here's hoping the whole team shows up.
Stuck under Penguins, maple leafs by James at 11:11 PM
Thanks to Mojo 640, I got to watch the third period of Thursday's game. For those who live under a rock, or perhaps don't follow the game of Hockey as closely as I do when I can, that was the period on the day when Mats Sundin became the all-time leader in two categories on one shot. And I have to say, though it would have been better not to be at work when it was happening so I could watch it live, even looking back at it in replay fashion… it still feels good. And now, for the first time since the season started, I can watch a game in my own apartment on TV (go digital cable!). So I shall go do that. Penguins gonna die!
Stuck under maple leafs by James at 6:57 PM
It, apparently, started last night at some point, and didn't get straightened out until about 6:00 this morning. Not sure if anything I did to correct it actually helped or not, but at least in doing so I could tell it wasn't anything within my control that was screwed. Translation: Sympatico sucks. Loads. But it's still better than Rogers. I'd switch to Primus for DSL–they already have my long distance service, but they still use Bell's phone lines, so that'd just be shooting myself in the foot in the long run. Damn, we need more choices for internet service up here. That aren't dialup.
Stuck under Sympatico, fubars, rantings by James at 6:53 PM
Thanks largely to a google search by one apparently overseas Sens fan–poor sucker–that landed him on my wonderful little Senators suck page. Is this what world fame feels like?
Stuck under Senators, random crap by James at 5:22 AM
Last week, raycroft stunk up the place and toskala was the thing–not that I agreed with that. This week, Toskala stunk up the place and Raycroft's golden–not that I agree with that, either. Although, admitedly, I can't disagree with a stomping not unlike that handed to us on Tuesday. But, while I find myself… not really liking either prospective goaltender, and yet still wondering exactly which one of them will be considered *the* goalie to start the season, I have to also wonder one thing. where the fuck was the rest of the team on Tuesday? Besides at home? Yeesh… okay, I'm done. Oh, wait… no, hang on a minute. Islanders suck! Hard! Okay, now I'm done.
Stuck under Islanders, maple leafs by James at 4:35 AM
And all because of a collective clusterfuck that means my entire team misses out on 4.5 hours of training tonight. So now, until 2:00 in the morning at the earliest, barring a natural disaster–they taught us very early in the initial session about the speed of Dell–I get to sit here with my thumb up my ass, doing absolutely nothing except cruising teh interwebs until one of 3 things happen. we get really extremely uberly busy and they tell us they need us on the phones, one or more of us decide we're tired of sitting here and getting paid to not do work–for the record, I so won't be one of those–or plans get changed/reworked/fucked over in such a way that someone higher up than my manager realizes, hey wait a minute, training's been cancelled and there wasn't anything sent out about that. Of course, for the record, I don't think there's anyone higher than my manager so far as this department goes even in the building at the moment. Or there won't be in about an hour and a half. so unless he does a complete 180 on letting us just kinda chill it for a few hours, we're all good 'til 2:00 or 2:30. I love this job. Or maybe it's just the manager. That's a possibility. I'll take it either way.
Stuck under Dell, musings, oops by James at 10:22 PM
Way back when, I ranted the hell out of the prospect of Quebec actually being considered a nation. And I distinctly remember saying if and when that day gets here, they should have no say whatsoever in how the *rest* of Canada is run. So what's the Bloc Quebecois go and do now? Why, they decide that rather than just cutting themselves off from the rest of the country and getting it over with, parliament should instead bend over backwards and just kinda rewrite a handful of laws/bills/what have you, including the federal labour code, to basicly say the official language of Canada, that being the only language that actually matters to most Canadians not stuck in the past, is only applicable outside of Quebec. Yet another "except for Quebec" rule, not entirely unlike just about every other law they've managed to push through–minimum wage, anyone? Call me prejudiced if it makes you feel better, but… really, either shit or get off the pot. either follow Canada's rules and regulations *as they're written*, and as they've been written for, like, ages, or get out. And take Gilles Duceppe and his backwards party with you.
Stuck under politics, rantings by James at 8:08 PM
Surprising, given who I was spending it with. But, my brother and the bitch were barely around long enough to have any significant conversations with, with the exception of supper on Sunday–but, then, they didn't stay all that long afterwards either so I'll take it. So, no one ended up throwing punches, and all and all it was… well… unstressful. Not at all like the family I'm used to going back to Pembroke to visit. Not that it means I'm in a hurry to go back–I subscribe to the theory good things only happen once every 15 years. And that was my family's once. So now, I shall stick to the plan that has kept me alive for 24 years–go nowhere near 95% of the family if at all humanly possible to avoid them. There are, of course, the exceptions to that rule. But they, like me, were also smart enough to get the hell away from the rest of them. Which… is actually why they're the exceptions to the rule. I like it when things work out that way. I like it even better when things working out that way means I don't wind up with one hell of a killer headache. Who says avoiding people is a bad thing?
Stuck under family, musings by James at 4:19 AM
Vesa Toskala. The man some have pinned their hopes and dreams for this season on. The man who, in spite of the fact he's still not got a whole lot in front of him–we just happened to score more goals on Saturday, that's all–still pretty much proved 2 losses against Ottawa still doesn't mean we're tanking the season. The man who, as of right this very minute, has given me absolutely no reason as yet to actually fall in love with the guy. Not helped in the slightest I'm sure by having been ker-shmucked by a team who, last year, *did* tank the season. And why? Well, I wanna blame the new guy–'cuz that's just what I do. but really, he's the last line of defense here. granted I didn't exactly watch the game tonight–have I mentioned lately I hate, hate, hate that I can't get half these games, even for 10 minutes, from work? But, that being said… what the hell? Why, for the love of God, did we have little to nothing going all night? Defensively, *or* offensively? Can *anyone* explain that to me? I mean, granted I'm going by Yahoo's ever so explanatory description of the game–it's all I have until I plunk myself down in front of a TV, sue me–but really. If the way to the net was as open most of the game as I'm getting the impression? Oh. My. Freaking. God. Just call off the season now. It'd be less painful. And all you Vesa supporters (I'm looking at you, Boonmaster, I challenge you. If you really think he'll do any better than Raycroft, which at this point is doubtful and growing less likely, prove it. Bets are open in the comments. Not that I think Raycroft's the starter of 07-08, but… neither's toskala if we wanna go cup hunting. Or at least make the first round. And that's the opinion of a Leafs fan stuck in Ottawa.
Stuck under Hurricanes, maple leafs, rantings by James at 2:06 AM
So I'm a few days late–blame the thanks giving getaway, a recap of which I'll attempt when I'm brave enough. Easy positive side, though. I got to do something I haven't gotten to do since roughly this time last year–watch Toronto beat down on Montreal in overtime. Sure, it had to go to overtime before they won… but hey, they won. I'll take it. Keeps the food chain from last year in perspective. Y'know, the one where Ottawa walks all over toronto, who in turn walks all over Montreal, who in turn walks all over Ottawa. It's a nice little love triangle. And it works! For the most part. I mean… there's a few kinks that need to work themselves out–we still, after all, have the unknown factor in a goalie named Vesa, but that's at least not entirely impossible to rectify. Now… if they start Raycroft for tonight's game versus Carolina, *then* we'll have issues. Unless he wins. But I don't expect that to happen. Ah well, we beat Montreal. That makes this weekend worth while. Unfortunately, it doesn't make me want to go back to work any more. Stupid me working nights during the hockey season. Again. You'd think I'd of learned after last year…
Stuck under Canadians, maple leafs by James at 1:41 PM
And I'm home le free. Tonight's insanity done with, I don't have a job for the next 3 days. In 26 minutes. And… oh, my, suh, weet, le, jesus. It's gonna feel damn good walking out of this building in… 25 minutes. The countdown is on. And I *will* leave on time. Or Trish will kill me for keeping her waiting in the parking lot. Eh… maybe coffee will save my life. 
Stuck under Dell, musings by James at 6:33 AM
Take insanity from one hell of a work week, add in a trip to Pembroke for thanks giving, a pinch of the ultimate in meladramatic families, throw in a sister-in-law I'm told has grown up a bit but still find myself seriously doubting, and what do you get? Me wondering just how many ways I can torture myself that *didn't* cost the price of a trip to Pembroke. But, y'know, 'tis family–so 'tis my turn to take one for the team. Or for society as a whole. I haven't decided which yet. I have, however, decided for 3:00 in the morning, it should *still* not be as busy as it is now. It's unholy. Unnatural. I came to nights to avoid this. I didn't avoid very well. *twitch*
Stuck under Dell, family, musings by James at 3:11 AM
I get the distinct feeling calling in sick should so have been on my list of things to do tonight. Oh. My. Loving. Lord. I know I wanted to work in tech support, but at 11:00 at night there should not be this much insanity. It's just not cool! I wanna go home…
Stuck under Dell by James at 11:03 PM
Warning: this could get very, very long-winded. Possibly requiring it not be posted until the end of my shift–taking one look at how busy we are right now (35 people currently on hold, just for the record) with about 20 minutes before I have to actually start, it might take me that long. So anyvay. I get on the bus yesterday, same old routine I've been doing since, oh… about the first day I started here. Except this time, there happens to be a Senators game. In Ottawa. No big deal, there'll just be a tiny bit of a delay. Except that tiny bit of a delay turned out to be 20 minutes. Which, for those of us keeping score, chalks up one more reason for me to not rely on other people–I recall saying as much at least once on this here blog. Although being at work, I'm not about to take the time to find exactly where. so, I've pretty much missed the bus I normally catch. Which… again, no big deal. I'd just show up 45 minutes to an hour early for work anyway. except the next bus drops me off right smack at 8:00. Which means by the time I haull ass from the bus stop to the office–for the record, they call the cubicle I'm currently sitting in an office–it's kissinig 20 after. And I still have to fire up all the crapola I need to refer to during the process of taking calls. By the time it comes around to actually start working, I have 10 seconds to breathe. Then I go head first into a pile of anywhere from 23 to 31 calls waiting, and don't really come up to breathe again until my break.
sidenote: I'm so not complaining about the job–I love it. It's the other people interfering with the getting to the job that I'm not entirely a huge fan of. The bus driver and I today actually reached a sort of agreement, something I really think they should make law. Every time the Senators win, they should give us a day off to be used when the Senators next play at home. that way, those of us who're sick enough to actually like that particular team can go watch them, and those of us who hate the team (toronto fan over here) and the sudden massive influx of trafic their games provoke can stay home, watch *our* team, or do… anything else that doesn't involve fighting through that mess to get to work. That's it, I've decided. I'm gonna have a look at the Senators' schedule after about January or so, and every game they play at home, I'm booking vacation time for. Before they make me late. Chew on that, mr. Murphy!
Stuck under Dell, Ottawa, Senators, fubars, maple leafs, rantings by James at 8:05 PM
situation 1: I'm working, and thus only actually got to watch a grand total of maybe 5 minutes of play in tonight's hockey game–I'll rant about *why* that is if I have time later on. Or when I get home. Or, situation 2: the game of which I only got to watch 5 minutes, or possibly less, turned into a 3 2 loss. Against Ottawa. Who we owe tow shmackings, now, after rolling over last night, too. I'm not sure whether I should be more irritated I'm now 0 for 2 so far as actually getting to watch these games, or that both of said games have been just barely losses by a goal, in OT. I think it's a little of both. but that's just me. And I'm looking to blame anything on them damn Senators. C'mon, any Leafs fan would. Or you're not a real Leafs fan. And I don't wanna hear anything from ya. 
Stuck under Senators, maple leafs by James at 5:30 AM
I mean, it could have–okay, should have–gone differently, but… it wasn't. Oh well, 4 3 is still better than some of the *other* scores I've seen toronto get rung up by thanks largely to Ottawa. And we do have a rematch coming up… this time, *in* Ottawa. I likes this. But only because the last time that happened, well, draw your own conclusions. Me, personally, I like our chances. but that's me. And I've always been just a little tiny bit le coocoo. I blame where I came from.
Stuck under Senators, maple leafs by James at 12:55 AM
If you were, you'll be holding onto that excitement for about a month–he's been ruled clean by the professionals, and still has to sit out the first 15 games of the season. I'd feel sorry for him, but… really, he brought that one on himself. And methinks he knows it. Why else would you enter a no contest when you're charged? On the bright side, though–quite possibly the only bright side in this particular occasion, he'll be back in time to get run over by Ottawa. And if the preseason's any indication…
Stuck under maple leafs by James at 8:21 PM
And already, this website's new title has landed it on the front page of this Google search. Not quite what I was doing it for, but… hey, like I'm gonna complain. So why'd I change it up? Okay so maybe only one of you cares. Oh well. This suits me more. Oh, I'm still politically incorrect–that won't go away. But, as I've said multiple times, both on here and in person, I maintain a strict no drama/nonsense/stupidity policy. Just thought that needed to be more blatantly advertised. Because, y'know–there are those who just don't get it. And I'm too lazy to swing a sledgehammer.
Stuck under random crap by James at 8:53 AM
The first ever Leafs game I remember watching, oddly enough I think I was maybe 5 or 6, was being called by the much respected duo of Harry Neale and Bob Cole. I think it might have been a playoff game, too–can't say for sure, but… hey, it was about that time. Now, nearly 20 years later, the Star's got an article published saying he's leaving us for the Buffaslugs. Well, on the bright side, if he had to go anywhere, at least it's not Ottawa. Hockey Night in Canada won't quite be the same, but thanks just the same for 21 years of awesome broadcasting!
Stuck under Sabres, maple leafs by James at 8:04 PM
Either a lot of people really don't like their jobs, or… well… we have other problems. It's only been a couple days, but so far my newest website tool (by the way, thankya much, Mike!) has me just a little tiny bit, um… worried. this entry's has been getting an aweful lot of attention… Mommy, I'm scared…
Stuck under oops by James at 5:21 AM
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