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What A YesterDay!

LarryLar — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:25:02 +0000

Woke up for work at 5am. Worked till 3:16pm. Had to meet a friend, we planned on going to see Inception for 6:20pm. Went back to my car. Couldn’t find my keys. Forgot to charge my phone and it was almost dead. Called the division, both end terminals, and Coxwell – nothing. Couldn’t find anyone, they’re all at the funeral. Got hold of Chris, he said he would drive to Whitby to get my extra keys, problem no one home. Was BBMing my friend trying to explain what happened. Talking to Transit Control trying to find the trains I was on today. Phone dies mid-conversation. 15 minute walk to Shoppers to buy $50 charger. (I’m bringing it back) Walk back to division, charge phone, call back Chris, he’s able to get my extra Key. Meet him at 6:10pm at McCowan SRT Station. Friend also meets me at station. Drive back to Greenwood, get my car. Was hoping I locked them inside – nope. Drive to Coxwell, take a shower. Missed the movie. Went to Kelsey’s. Made the 9:30 showing. Home at 12:45. What a day!!

What I'd Say to My 16-Year-Old Self

LarryLar — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:24:13 +0000

The Funniest Movie Ever

LarryLar — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:01:09 +0000

- I see you’re drinking 1%. Is that ’cause you think you’re fat? ‘Cause you’re not. You could be drinking whole if you wanted to.

- You know, like nunchuck skills, bowhunting skills, computer hacking skills… Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills.

- Well, I have all your equipment in my locker. You should probably come get it cause I can’t fit my numchucks in there anymore.

- Well, you have a sweet bike. And you’re really good at hooking up with chicks. Plus you’re like the only guy at school who has a mustache.

- Dang! You got shocks, pegs – lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps?

The One That Got Away

LarryLar — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:47:08 +0000

ING Direct had this contest about 3 years ago, to see how to save money by being frugal. The winner would receive $10,000.

I had this brilliant idea, but never submitted it. The idea actually came from my in-laws. I cannot reveal it, as it may surface again. This time I'll be submitting it.

Looking over the winners I know I would of won.

My First Job: Newspaper Delivery

LarryLar — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:41:07 +0000

I woke up 5pm and delivered The Montreal Gazette. Rain, Sleet or Snow. I can't recall how much I made. Wasn't much, just enough to buy candy bars.

What Keeps Me Up at Night

LarryLar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:29:49 +0000

This dam computer! I have to wake up for work at 3am sometimes. I don’t get to bed by 11pm most of the time. When the kids go to sleep, that’s my personal time. When I’m surfing the net, visiting some of my favourite sites, email, facebok, etc…Time just seems to fly by.

My Thoughts on the Death Penalty

LarryLar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:35:00 +0000

This is a real hard question to answer.

The only way I can answer this, is put myself in the shoes of someone who has had a murdered loved one. I would want that person dead as well.

When a person is put on death-row, the wait is too long. Time for too many questions. If a person is to be put to death, it should be done immediately. Why cost the system more money keeping them alive.

What if the person was innocent and wrongfully accused? Would I ever be able to forgive this person? Would I be able to look into this persons up bringing? Can the person be reformed?

Too may questions just get it over with.

The Worst Teacher I Ever Had

LarryLar — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:09:58 +0000

This is funny, I was talking to my kids about this the other day.

I wouldn’t say she was the worst, but I do remember her. Mrs. Fleming, grade 6, she would make us go to the store for her, during class, to purchase candy bars and cigarettes.

Imagine a teacher trying to pull that off today.

How Long Have I Known Leonard?

LarryLar — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:29:39 +0000

Let me go back. I came to Canada when I was 5, so 1973. My parents were already separated/divorced, I honestly don’t know which. We all lived full time with Mom, and seen Dad once in a while. By the time was 15, I didn’t see him anymore. In my early 20′s I tried to reacquaint myself with him. My Uncle Steve, his brother, was a Dj. I actually was closer to him than my dad. I used to go to his parties and we would hang out there. That eventually dried up and we just lost communication. Life goes on.

The final straw was when my oldest sister, Suzanne, passed away. That was february 26, 1994. This mother fucker didn’t even come to the funeral. His excuse was he had a flight to Trinidad. Here’s the kicker, he works for Air Canada and travels free whenever he wants.

Back to the original topic. My earliest memory of Leonard. I was 17, but it was probably earlier. I was already a bad kid and don’t recall to much about that time. I blocked out allot of stuff. The only reason I remember is because I moved out at 17 and didn’t talk to anyone in my family for a few years. I’m now 42. So that puts it at 25 years.

I was never close to Leonard, but we got along fine. I never seen him as a “step-dad” and he didn’t try to play that role. We respected each other and as far as I know, he was good to my Mom.

What will happen next? Will he pull through? Only God knows.

Happy Birthday To Me

LarryLar — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:00:56 +0000

The Big 42. Well okay it’s not that big.

What I’ve done the last 6 months is gain about 20 pounds, yep I’m at 190lbs. I haven’t exercised or dieted consistently at all. Been playing lots of sports, that’s about it.

I had a baseball tournament on July 1, played 5 games. The next morning, my legs felt like I did a heavy set of squats. I’m playing hockey Friday nights, and still, they were sore. We lost in the final by the way.

Exercising differs from sports. What I mean by this is. When you’re lifting weights you’re targeting a specific muscle. Sports you’re using all you’re muscles with natural motions.

People think you don’t get exercise playing baseball. Let me tell you – you use all you’re muscles playing baseball.

Today I’m making a commitment - on my 40th birthday to exercise 6 times a week, combination of weights and cardio and no more french vanilla coffee from Tim Horton’s only black, and get more sleep.