Chop chop.

'Twas a long weekend of overnights. I came home Sunday morning with my new tulips. They're red with white edges... I call them dragon tulips in my head.

I was dead tired, but I decided to bother my dad in the backyard before I relaxed and slept. The remains of our tree-cutting day stood in the middle of the ground, making it's last stand. My dad was slowly digging away at the roots, making the stump bigger and bigger. I grabbed a tiny hoe and just scraped away at the other side. We were unaware of how hard this seemingly simple task was.

We started to hit bigger roots, ones that the shovel couldn't punch through. I was asked to take out the chainsaw, and we hacked away at the tough roots. They were still quite alive, after a month of not having much to supply to. This made it harder for us to cut through. After a trip to buy some oil, the chains coming off several times, the blade just dulling out, we gave up. Who knew that cutting down the tree was the easy part? I went inside and literally collapsed on my bed. Tired, sweaty, smelly. I think fatigued is a good word for it. By the time I woke up, my dad had managed to go buy an axe and get it out before the snow hit. Next stop, fill in that hole! But that's for next time.

I was already tired by the time I got home, but when I started digging and getting messy, a sense of adventure came over me. I might get into this whole gardening thing a little.

Ape real

I've always hated April Fool's Day, nobody I know has ever made a decent enough joke to make it memorable. Most of us are left with terrible horrible attempts at jokes. Yesterday, I've heard someone's friend "died". Seriously? Seriously. That has to be the absolute worst joke. It's not even close to being funny. Disgusting.

That aside, I read a tweet from Raisa telling me she's working with me, like usual. I was hoping it were true, but it was just an AFD joke. That was actually a good joke, though it weren't so funny at the time. Earlier Anthony and Mike tried pulling one on me, telling me I missed an exam question on the lecture. I didn't even flinch at that one.

But the best "joke" ever was made by a dork. Right after I finished my pre-shift for work, I get called up to the front. "These people wanted small fries with a side of Glenn... but they disappeared." They'll be ba--

"APRIL FOOLS!"

Made my night. Overnight just became bearable. Thank you, MJ. She acted like a fool to make me smile.

Inner-net

I need to get new internet. This one keeps shitting out on me.

Nowadays

I just came across the term future-proof, describing a piece of technology. Something that will be able withstand through the ever changing times and be desirable for a longer lifespan. Why can't this be the aim of all companies? Instead of releasing a rehash of the same product every single year, just make one that is more "future-proof", release that every few years. Easier said than done, I know, but keeping up is really damn hard.

Back and forth.

My dad and I have been playing some ping pong lately. I've gotta say, I'm getting a little bit better. Of course, I can't even win since he's pretty good. Not oh-my-God-he's-so-Asian-good, but I'd never be that good at that age. Every time I manage to step it up a notch, he does too. I'm never going to win! Just have to keep getting better, I guess! Other than basketball, this is the one thing I can't beat him at.

Still, we play a whole lot different from the guys at school. They play trickier and with more spins, while we play more fastball kind of thing. Another thing for me to obsess and get more competitive with? Sigh.

Peace,

Jack-of-all-Trades

(Master of None)

Penguins

I felt like some important guy, getting my suit tailored and whatnot. But boy, what a difference it made. Being in a suit that fit me so nicely made me feel better about myself. Okay, you can laugh at me.

The night was perfect! Despite the name, Science Formal was a blast. The open bar took its toll on some of us. "Friday" was requested like no tomorrow (sorry, Mr. DJ, you were terrible). People were (re)met. I actually liked the broccoli soup (and the dessert, but that's it). It's safe to say I'll be going again next year.

I threw the suit on again before I put it away. I know why Barney Stinson always wears one, now.

It always snows in April.

If I remember correctly, It's only not snowed in April twice in the past few decades in Canada. I wasn't surprised that it was predicted to snow today. I was surprised, however, by the amount.

Neither of the two cities I frequent were prepared for all the snow that fell. Snowplows were not in full force until late in the afternoon. Bus schedules were out of whack. I spent around 6-7 hours total in 8 different buses. It was not a friendly day for commuters like me.

In the end, it was all worth it. School is school. A friend needed some company. A promise needed to be fulfilled. Being able to spend time with MJ and have so many laughs made it all worth it. "I'm sorry," she repeats. I should be thanking you instead.

In the zone!

This is something that all the girls in the world need to find out.

More guys thrown into the friend zone would be better partners than some these guys you girls pick. Really.

MAE

My favorite band ever. They've gone through a lot; they've been raising money to build houses for people who lost their homes, they had their can of instruments stolen, they've had members leave and now come back.

Unfortunately it's just for their Goodbye, Goodnight Tour. And yes, it's their last tour.

I can honestly say they're my favorite band ever, I can never get sick of listening of their songs. I loved all of them, even when they changed styles a little. It's different from the music you'd hear everywhere. I love it. Their songs were full of thought and inspiration, and it showed. They are real artists that I admire. I missed the chance to see them in concert so, now I won't be able to.

I'm pretty emotional about this, but they are the most amaezing band ever.

zero tolerance

Tonight was a great farewell dinner for one of our managers, Rosa. All the managers carpooled down to [Mississauga] Lakeshore, to this restaurant called ten. Fairly expensive, 9 of us attended, and the bill totaled to almost $500. Everyone had quite a few drinks and laughs (made me thank the heavens I'm 19!). We all went home full of great food and stories.

My dad picked me up from our McDs, and luckily he brought the van so I could drive. I drove us home, safe and sound. After recapping the whole day (I had to go pick up my cellphone from the repair place ealier), in my head, I had a little red flag go up.

I drove with alcohol in my bloooood.

OKAY I KNOW IT'S NOT LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD, and my drink wasn't strong at all, but I don't even have my G2.

I really need to work on that.