Hello, April

I ended up going with my older brother to that York Black Tie Gala event over the weekend. I figured he'd like to go, since he himself is a graduate from York. That, and I couldn't bring myself to find a date.

Well, whatever it was an amazing event. I got to take pictures with the President of the University, and with some dancers and I even got to meet Matt Dusk, which was pretty awesome.

It was a rich, formal social event. They had servers lined up with wine, and small snack bits and they had small tables set up, so you could effectively mingle with others around you. Very, very elegant. I would not mind becoming rich and attending these socials.

My work load has tripled. I now have two midterms lined up for next week.

I've paid off my debts, so I'm glad.

My birthday is soon arriving! My brother bought me a sick spring jacket from Buffalo. My best friend got me a Warhammer 40K C'tan Nightbringer toy model (and a bonus Immortal model!). It's a little early to be receiving gifts, but I won't complain. =)

Do I have any plans?

Well, no. I'm not the type to throw awesome birthday bashes. I did it one year, and it wasn't the greatest experience...

A quiet dinner with my family is probably all I'll expect.

Signed,
Rio

No Mission Tonight

I don't think I'll be doing anything tonight, aside from relaxing and painting the rest of my toy models.

I'm sorta glad I don't have to worry about heading anywhere, or doing anything extraordinary. Especially since it's Friday.

It shall be a normal weekend...

Hah! As if normal should ever exist.

And it looks like we're looking for a fourth 40k player to come hang out with us, and play. It's funny, we were thinking of recruiting a girl.

But we all know that girls and Warhammer never mix. Unless of course, you're that rare gem in a sea of cobblestone.

Whatever. Time to relax.

Signed,
Rio

I've been doodling during Lecture...

And so, I've decided that I shall start my own comic book.

Hu-rah.

Signed,

Rio

What do you mean I'm screwed?

I just realized that on top of my assignments that I have, (see previous post), I've got to prepare for several Mid-Terms which I completely forgot about.

Thank God, I go to class like a good boy.

Haha 'good-boy Rio'.

I'm hungry.
I've got 15 more Necron leg pieces to paint.
I want to work out at the YMCA, but I have no energy and I'm tired.
I'm hungry.
I need to start on my essays.
I got to pay off my Visa.
I want to buy Guitar Hero World Tour.
Did I mention I'm hungry?

I'm going to go eat now.

Signed,
Rio

Making the most of a Weekend

I saw this online, and now I'm tempted to get a 'shirt-maker' print thingy of it.




Did I mention that I had the most random kick ass weekend?

Drove to Hamilton to visit some friends (like always) for the night on Friday. Dipped home early the next morning to do some laundry. I went to celebrate another friend's birthday later that night, and in the midst of chaos, I ended up partying the night at my friend's residence in Guelph. Then, I had McDonald's on the way home. We're talking like 7 AM here.

Oh, and I didn't tell my parents what happened till after.

It was a sick weekend, and I'm not sure how I managed it without much difficulty. Best of all, it was on a whim.

Lots of stuff happened in-between. Stuff that I'm not allowed to discuss via online. I swear they could totally make a movie out of my life, and I'd sell out faster than Titanic and The Dark Knight combined.

I'm tempted to get Edgefest tickets this year. It'll be my first rock concert ever, and I'm excited at the prospect of it.


Signed,
Rio

Time for Heroes

I was awesome today. I'm really enjoying my class discussions and I'm really getting the feel for intellectual participation.

Although, I think people are finding me annoying. Especially when I go off on a topic, and I can't shut up about it. To be honest, I think I'd find myself annoying, and that says a lot.

I couldn't help it. The stuff I'm learning is interesting, and I'm proud that I actually understand it.

I'm becoming more confident. And this sudden boost is making me feel indestructible.

Signed,
Rio

Essays Galore

Looks like I'll have my hands full these next few weeks. I have a total of 5 major essays that culminate a large proportion of my final grades.

We're looking at 15% - 25% (per essay) here people!

- A fiction essay, primarily on the importance of setting and the construction of romanticism within Jane Eyre, A Sicilian Romance, Northanger Abbey and The Odyssey
- A personal context essay, based on a historical event or an object that is meaningful (I have to analyze this event or object)
- A research paper on the evolution of writing and its impact on culture
- A research paper on the relationship between the State and the business realm, within a historical context
- And some dramatic essay (most likely based on Othello)

University is crazy.

Oh, and I have a presentation on the mechanics of grammar and its relevance.

...God help me.

Signed,
Rio

I really feel like I should be doing something

Well, at least something more important.

I should be studying or researching or planning or something! But I am lacking the motivation to do such things.

At least the weather is nice.

O.o

Signed,
Rio

That Sunday Feeling

I did a number of things today, so I feel accomplished to somewhat of a degree. I finished reading Maus: My Father Bleeds History. It's a neat looking graphic novel based on World War II, using mice to portray Jews and cats as the Nazis. I've got lecture tomorrow on it, so I guess I'm on top of most of my readings.

I ended up playing Warhammer 40k at my friend's place last night. Lately, I've been getting the impression that my 'army' wasn't all that great. Last night I did some awesome damage against both my buddies and avoided a total embarassment. Fueled by excitement, I ended up base-coating the rest of my Necron 'army'. I'm psyched to build the rest of it.

Yeah, I know I'm going on with my geeky ranting (I avoid using the term nerd, as I find it refers to a more intellectual branch of individuals), but frankly it's all I've been preoccupying myself with lately. That, and it's all I can really preoccupy myself with.

Oh, and I blew the dust off my drum set. I've been playing more often now, and I'm under the impression that I'm getting better. How can I tell? Well, I hopped on my Rock Band drums and beat all my original high scores on Expert. That must mean something right?

Ahh, the weather's real nice. I think it might be a good idea for me to breathe once in a while. I think I'll take a stroll sometime soon.

Signed,
Rio

Yes, I missed you too.

It's been a while since I've last updated. There's no particular reason why, I've just been pre-occupied with other not-so-important things (i.e. school at York).

I've been good, other than school bogging me down, of course. I ripped apart my chest muscles the other day at the gym, (mainly my upper pectorals) and I had great difficulty moving my arms. Like I had a back itch one night, and it was an eternal struggle.

I find that I'm decorating my room more often now. And so lately, I've been getting the impression that I've just started my adolescence. I feel like I should've done this a long time ago. I've got a bunch of posters from Watchmen (awesome movie), and a tribute poster to the knowledge video games provide.

My desk is a mess, I should really get to cleaning it sometime soon. More specifically my paints are all over the place, and my Warhammer 40k toy models are still unassembled. Ah well.

Not looking forward to much really. Although I did win a raffle contest. Two tickets to the York 50th Anniversary show. Remember that 'Black Tie Gala' Concert I wrote about in the newspaper? Yup, I got formally invited to it. Though, I'm not sure if me interviewing the producer had anything to do with it. I'd like to believe I was lucky in being drawn from the lottery.

I've decided that I'll bring a date with me. Not entirely sure who, but I'm sure the answer will just come naturally to me.


A boring post, I know. Nothing really exciting is happening. I'm not allowed to go party this weekend, so I'll be staying home. I wish I could go on Facebook. I feel bad for not being able to respond to any of these invites I get from my e-mail account.

I secretly think, that the people who invited me now think I am a jerk for not replying.


Signed,
Rio

Weekend at Last

I have never been so happy that the weekend has finally arrived. I've got my ticket for Watchmen (the IMAX version of course) tomorrow so I'm pretty psyched.

I didn't do too well on my papers for my Professional Writing and Literary Genres courses, but that just means I need to improve. It sounds a little harsh, but my T.A recommended me to go visit one of the writing resource centers.

And I think I might actually go.

Gotta work on my interview.

Signed,
Rio

More broke than ever

I completely forgot I had to buy books for my next semester courses. The dent in my bank account is slowly becoming a hole.

In other news, it looks like I won't be writing the article on the Art Show downtown. Someone took the project ahead of me. Ah, well. I'm still attending it though.

I chose a different article instead. I'll be writing about York's Black Tie Gala, a celebratory event for York Alumni (it is York's 50th anniversary after all). I might even get the chance to attend!


Signed,
Rio