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P.S. Just so everyone knows, Wordpress far surpasses that of Blogspot, and I suggest all people move over there. Its more powerful and allows more customization.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Permanent Transition
In effort to start a-new, I'm starting a new blog for all to view at their leisure. This blog will be left up for a while to let other people who check my blog (bah! good one) know where I have moved. Peace out homies, see you on the flipside.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Raytown & My Second Blog
Well, its been a couple weeks since we moved into Raymond and things are awesome so far. Its nice to have a house instead of an apartment; there's definately something to be said about not having loud kids running around upstairs. The driving back and forth to the University (roughly a 45 minute journey including walking from the Institute building) has not been a big concern either. Its nice to be near family, and we have seen quite alot of them since moving back. Since our internet connection won't be there for another couple days, we've been using my parents' internet for homework. Not to mention their cable to watch our weekly shows (Heroes for me, Grey's Anatomy for Hilary).
As school draws to a close, I am actually finding myself a bit sad, strangely enough. I have begun to enter into a field that I actually enjoy, and so, following the example of a friend of mine (see www.bradycahoon.com), I have started a second blog: scholaria.wordpress.com. Basically, it will be a place for me to write about cool stuff I learn or feel like blogging about that interests me on a more academic level. I also discovered that wordpress is a much more powerful (and technical) blogging site, but have decided to keep this blog where it is for now and juggle the two.
As far as Christmas goes, its coming soon!!! I'm really excited to get together with friends and family that I havn't seen in a while, crack open the Egg Nog, and spread some good ol' Christmas cheer. Of course, the 3:00 AM viewing of Tim Allen's The Santa Clause will be in order, as well all other wonderful Christmas traditions.
As school draws to a close, I am actually finding myself a bit sad, strangely enough. I have begun to enter into a field that I actually enjoy, and so, following the example of a friend of mine (see www.bradycahoon.com), I have started a second blog: scholaria.wordpress.com. Basically, it will be a place for me to write about cool stuff I learn or feel like blogging about that interests me on a more academic level. I also discovered that wordpress is a much more powerful (and technical) blogging site, but have decided to keep this blog where it is for now and juggle the two.
As far as Christmas goes, its coming soon!!! I'm really excited to get together with friends and family that I havn't seen in a while, crack open the Egg Nog, and spread some good ol' Christmas cheer. Of course, the 3:00 AM viewing of Tim Allen's The Santa Clause will be in order, as well all other wonderful Christmas traditions.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Like A Tractor Beam, Sucked Me Right In...
Well, this weekend we're moving back to old Ray-town! That's right, I thought I'd never go back, and yet once you're married it seems to draw you in like a mouse to some sweet, sweet cheese. Its going to be really awesome to be back just in time for Christmas. The second we get our stuff in the house we're going to be setting up for Christmas too: setting up lights, the tree, and Hilary's got all sorts of crafting shinanigans up her sleeve that we'll be drowning in holiday cheer in no time! The house is going to be a bit of a downgrade as far as space goes, but luckily there's a shed and garage, so we've got plenty of room to cram stuff away.
Its going to be cool to be back in ol' Raymond 2nd Ward too, since I havn't been there since 200...5? Yeah sure. I grew up in that ward, and although I'm sure its changed alot over the years, I'm excited to come back to some old (and new) faces. Our last ward was...dece. Students/newlyweds are a dime a dozen in our old ward, and they were really used to having them leave before they got a chance to fellowship them, so for the most part it felt like we were ignored. Then again, we bailed after six months, so its not like we gave them any reason to change their ideas about newlyweds! Haha.
School is wrapping to a close. After a long battle with Organic Chemistry, I realized that I absoutely hate it, and decided that any future that would be shared with Chemistry would not be shared with me. I'm now focusing on Psychology, and hoping to go as far as possible in the field and become and leader in research one day. As far as a narrower scope within psych: I havn't decided yet, but I intend to completely drown myself in the field until something really catches my interest (more than the others, its all interesting). Luckily, I don't have to make that decision for several years. In the mean time, its just school, family, and work.
Working towards the light at the end of the tunnel of final exams,
Zac
Its going to be cool to be back in ol' Raymond 2nd Ward too, since I havn't been there since 200...5? Yeah sure. I grew up in that ward, and although I'm sure its changed alot over the years, I'm excited to come back to some old (and new) faces. Our last ward was...dece. Students/newlyweds are a dime a dozen in our old ward, and they were really used to having them leave before they got a chance to fellowship them, so for the most part it felt like we were ignored. Then again, we bailed after six months, so its not like we gave them any reason to change their ideas about newlyweds! Haha.
School is wrapping to a close. After a long battle with Organic Chemistry, I realized that I absoutely hate it, and decided that any future that would be shared with Chemistry would not be shared with me. I'm now focusing on Psychology, and hoping to go as far as possible in the field and become and leader in research one day. As far as a narrower scope within psych: I havn't decided yet, but I intend to completely drown myself in the field until something really catches my interest (more than the others, its all interesting). Luckily, I don't have to make that decision for several years. In the mean time, its just school, family, and work.
Working towards the light at the end of the tunnel of final exams,
Zac
Monday, November 17, 2008
Tagged and Moving
Well, turns out I put our apartment upon Kijiji to avoid being nailed with fees, and it was rented within two days! Haha. Our management company actually called me and asked me to take the add down because they were getting bombarded by calls. So, anyway, at the end of the month we will be moving to Raymond, which will be great! Just in time for Christmas too.
So, this is short but I spent all night writing an essay, and I have yet to sleep. This should be good: seven randoms about me.
1. I am very much a huge geek. Video games. Comic books. Superhero movies. All HUGE past times of mine.
2. I have hopes of one day getting a PhD in Psychology, conduct experiments on people, and teach.
3. I have a great interest in alternative health methods as well as self-help/psychology theories and methods. Hilary has accused me of thinking I'm in someones head.
4. When I sleep, somehow all of the sheets (including that one that is fitted to the mattress) become untucked and completely messy.
5. I have been working either part or full time in the retail industry since I was in Grade 12 (apart from the mission). Some people would say I can sell a drill or two.
6. I love to write, either fiction or non-fiction. Fiction, however, is where I really enjoy it. I am involved with a couple interactive stories online.
7. I am so tired that I can't even think straight. I'm going to bed...
So, this is short but I spent all night writing an essay, and I have yet to sleep. This should be good: seven randoms about me.
1. I am very much a huge geek. Video games. Comic books. Superhero movies. All HUGE past times of mine.
2. I have hopes of one day getting a PhD in Psychology, conduct experiments on people, and teach.
3. I have a great interest in alternative health methods as well as self-help/psychology theories and methods. Hilary has accused me of thinking I'm in someones head.
4. When I sleep, somehow all of the sheets (including that one that is fitted to the mattress) become untucked and completely messy.
5. I have been working either part or full time in the retail industry since I was in Grade 12 (apart from the mission). Some people would say I can sell a drill or two.
6. I love to write, either fiction or non-fiction. Fiction, however, is where I really enjoy it. I am involved with a couple interactive stories online.
7. I am so tired that I can't even think straight. I'm going to bed...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Apartment Blues
So, I finally got that mosaic up! :)
Anyways, so let me tell all yallz a story. Never rent an apartment from a management company. They suck. Since being married we have been renting from a company known as Braemore Management in Lethbridge, and though I don't really want to go into the details of why we are sick of them, we are. And thus we put in our notice on Monday. We were told we needed to have it in by the first of the month, but since Nov 1st fell on a Saturday, we figured we'd be safe putting it in on Monday (the 3rd). Yeah, like I said, management companies suck. They told us our notice was late, and if the place doesn't rent next month, we'll be responsible for the rent next month as well. Ugh, so retarded. Anyway, I figured I'd take the situation into my own hands and placed an add on Kijiji.ca referring anyone interested to their website and phone number. I had to have my email address linked to it, and I've had around eight people so far show interest. Haha! Within six hours of having it on the site, Braemore called and said they wanted to show the property.
Ericksons: 1
The System: 0
We're hoping to find a place out in Raymond, and we're going to look at a place on Saturday. It will be really fun to live out there with family. My only regret would be having to quit teaching seminary.
Other than that, finals are creeping up, and for the next two weeks, midterms will be all up ons. Did you ever notice that mid-terms are not in the middle of the term? Sometimes you have like...two or three mid-terms! Like...quarterly-terms or something. Moving will be crazy during finals, but whatever. :)
Anyways, so let me tell all yallz a story. Never rent an apartment from a management company. They suck. Since being married we have been renting from a company known as Braemore Management in Lethbridge, and though I don't really want to go into the details of why we are sick of them, we are. And thus we put in our notice on Monday. We were told we needed to have it in by the first of the month, but since Nov 1st fell on a Saturday, we figured we'd be safe putting it in on Monday (the 3rd). Yeah, like I said, management companies suck. They told us our notice was late, and if the place doesn't rent next month, we'll be responsible for the rent next month as well. Ugh, so retarded. Anyway, I figured I'd take the situation into my own hands and placed an add on Kijiji.ca referring anyone interested to their website and phone number. I had to have my email address linked to it, and I've had around eight people so far show interest. Haha! Within six hours of having it on the site, Braemore called and said they wanted to show the property.
Ericksons: 1
The System: 0
We're hoping to find a place out in Raymond, and we're going to look at a place on Saturday. It will be really fun to live out there with family. My only regret would be having to quit teaching seminary.
Other than that, finals are creeping up, and for the next two weeks, midterms will be all up ons. Did you ever notice that mid-terms are not in the middle of the term? Sometimes you have like...two or three mid-terms! Like...quarterly-terms or something. Moving will be crazy during finals, but whatever. :)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Mosaic
Jessica had a cool mosaic on her blog, so I made one of my own. The following:
1name: Zac
2favorite food: Pizza
3favorite color: blue & orange
4nickname: Zacko
5favorite drink: fruit smoothie
6celebrity crush: Rosie O'Donnell
7dream vacation: Philippines
8one word to describe you: Creative
9what you love most in life: My wife, but since there wasn't a pic on the website, my second love is Midas
10favorite song of all time: Super Massive Black Hole, Muse
11current location: University of Lethbridge
12what you want to be when you grow up:Scientist
1name: Zac
2favorite food: Pizza
3favorite color: blue & orange
4nickname: Zacko
5favorite drink: fruit smoothie
6celebrity crush: Rosie O'Donnell
7dream vacation: Philippines
8one word to describe you: Creative
9what you love most in life: My wife, but since there wasn't a pic on the website, my second love is Midas
10favorite song of all time: Super Massive Black Hole, Muse
11current location: University of Lethbridge
12what you want to be when you grow up:Scientist
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Seminary Shoebox Video: My Love For Making Movies
Over the past two weeks or so, Lethbridge Seminary has been doing the classic Operation: Christmas Child shoebox drive. This, for those of you who don't know what that is, is where you fill a shoebox full of fun stuff that is then sent to 3rd-world-countries around the world in time for Christmas to be awesome for them.
However, so far things have been...sluggish at best. So, last night I sat down at my laptop, poured over mission pictures & videos, and put together a five minute video/slideshow. I threw in a number from the Primary Choir from October's conference, as well as a quote I found from President Monson in a Oct 2003 General Conference. Hopefully the video loads (the University internet has horrible upload speeds).
However, so far things have been...sluggish at best. So, last night I sat down at my laptop, poured over mission pictures & videos, and put together a five minute video/slideshow. I threw in a number from the Primary Choir from October's conference, as well as a quote I found from President Monson in a Oct 2003 General Conference. Hopefully the video loads (the University internet has horrible upload speeds).
I showed it to my class this morning and they loved it. It will be shown to the rest of the students if their teachers choose to use it as well. I'm really glad that I've been able to use my love and talent for creating movies in this way. Its really fun and its nice to be able to go back and really see that you've made something good in the end.
As for my regular movie making love, we've made Saving Kenya and Saving Kenya II (secret agent spoofs), both of which can be found on my Facebook profile. Next movie you ask? Well, after Saving Kenya and Saving Kenya II, I want to try out something else we've joked around with for a while: Free-Style Walking, a trailer for a mockumentary of extreme walking. I don't really feel like making the whole thing at this point, but if it turns out super well, who knows what will happen? After that, another Saving Kenya type movie would be good. :)
As for my regular movie making love, we've made Saving Kenya and Saving Kenya II (secret agent spoofs), both of which can be found on my Facebook profile. Next movie you ask? Well, after Saving Kenya and Saving Kenya II, I want to try out something else we've joked around with for a while: Free-Style Walking, a trailer for a mockumentary of extreme walking. I don't really feel like making the whole thing at this point, but if it turns out super well, who knows what will happen? After that, another Saving Kenya type movie would be good. :)
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