Hey Guys;
This is going to be a short intro and the rest will just be what I will explain in the intro (did that make sense?). Well, I was cleaning my room early this morning (which is SO not like me but yeah,) and I came across a folder. I looked through the paper, it was junk so I took it all out and tossed it, I sat back down on my bed and opened the folder again, debating if I should toss that or not. Then it hit me! It was a folder from Grade 9! How do I know- cause I got ALL of my grade 9 classmates to sign it :) The back of the folder had a spot for a 8X10 picture, but I used a sheet of paper and got everyone to sign it and put it back into the folder. To be honest, I don’t think I even seen the folder since grade 9...
But yeah, anyways- everyone’s name is there and I was all emotional (I suck at emotions okay..lol) and sat there, thinking about everyone. It was like my entire school life flashed before me. (btw, I am crying my eyes out now...lame eh?) But yeah, before I go off my head- I just want to list the names of everyone and write a small thing about each one.
Here goes:
Kristen: Man, you’re an amazing person. Strong both verbally and physically (haha). One of the things I liked most about you is that you expressed yourself how ever you wanted. There is great things in store Kristen, and if you ever read this- I pray that it all opens up just has you always wanted it.
Danielle: Well, this is one of three people I won’t miss yet. Vanguard awaits us in the fall so I am not even planning to say goodbye yet- it’ll kill though when I have to.
Requel: wow! That’s all I want to say. I said I’d do this and stop crying- but if I even goes on anymore I’ll break out again. I love you Kel, no matter WHAT happens. Wish you EVERYTHING this world and the next can offer.
Gera: Not only did I learn that Gera’s dog was dead (ask me about the Golden Retriever story) I learned that Gera is possibly one of the most amazing people in our class. I have seen Gera in almost every mood in school, and I like the ‘happy’ mood better. :) Gera, you are an amazing person and I wish you all the best.
Denika: Ever since the crush I had on Denika in grade 8, she hated me. Haha! I can remember Denika some time before school in grade 7 even. She came to the door to get a cake with her mom and her mom said that she would be in my class. I can remember that just like yesterday and I’m sure I will for a good long time - at least until I am old and grey. I hate to say ‘good bye’ to you cause you are awesome. Friendly in every way and man, can you laugh! Love you Nika!
Candace: Like Danielle, I’ll get to see Candace next year at Vanguard. Enough said- I don’t wanna cry. Love you lots
Timothy: Ha! You beat me in grade 9 Tim, but I beat you at Presidency. Haha! Yeah, sure- you ‘pulled out’ of the race! Haha! I can’t say I really know you anymore but from what I can remember, you were something else. So funny yet, SO moody! All the best man.
Melanie: I never even got a chance to say goodbye, and I will NEVER do it. It’s always going to be ‘see ya around Mel’! (Okay, I’m tearing up again..lol) Mel, you were the one that I looked up too in school (most of the times). Your attitude and the actions (even under the MOST pressure ever) were amazing. I don’t really know you outside, but if you were ever different, I’d be shocked! Love you Mel and again.. ‘See ya around’.
Paul: TALK! FOR THE LOVE OF BETTY, TALK! Haha! English class, back in the corner - you said some words! Ha! It’s all good Paul, you’d do good in politics I’m sure of it, after all Gerry Byrne is the least talkative one there - and he represents us, so why not you. Go for whatever you want Paul and you’ll get it!
April: I CAN NOT say good bye yet April. The day you finish work with me will take the life out of me, BUT I know that you will ALWAYS be there for me, at ANY time. (Again, I’m tearing up) I love you SO much, more then you can ever know- and more then you will ever know. We have been through so much and YOU are THE special one to me. Love you lots.. And we’ll wait to say ‘good bye’.
Johnny: ha! Don’t think I said all those things about April in a ‘loving’ way. Well I did, just not in the same ‘loving way’ as you do. Ha! She’s all yours man! Anyways Johnny, You have one year left by’ and that’s it! Wish you could have graduated with us man- it would have been one heck of a year- I know it! :) Whatever you decide you want to do in life- stick to it and you’ll get it. Word of advise (and this goes to all the Graduates) Don’t forget the one who put you here and what He gave you’. Write it down man! Peace
Lisa: Oh my, my heart just sunk. Like Kristen, you expressed yourself however you wanted- and for that alone, you earned my deepest respect. I am going to cherish the times we had, all throughout highschool (even the puppy love...lol). I’ll say a few for ya Lisa.. Go for it!
Skyler: Crazy? Haha! Cool? Meh- Joking.. I am! Skyler by’ you are about the least likely person to read this, but I hope if someone do and they’re close with ya- tell Skyler I said ‘hey’. Arguments- one after another. A lot of the times I just had to give up.. There is just no way to win with you man. I think you only got one year left too, so pick something and go for it!
Matt: Good ol’ Matt left us in grade 10. Funny as anything yet super stubborn. Hopefully you learned to keep your mouth shut by now... haha! I haven’t spoke to you in years tho man, we’re gonna have to get in touch somehow! Peace
Holly: Another girl that earned my respect this year. This girl is CRAZY and knows how to live life (even if it’s not approved by many). I love you SO much and I think you said you were suppose to come back home, to the Arm? We GOT to get together before I leave next month. :) A date at Chuck? Sure thing.. ;) Love you Holly, wish you the best in everything.
Tash: Like Candace and Danielle, I don’t have to say ‘goodbye’ to Tash just yet. :) Hopefully I will never have too (come on Rapture..lol). Tash is a true genuine person - the most I have EVER seen. What you see is what you get. No matter how bad a mood I am in, Tash can always bring the laughter out- you and Rudy GOT to be made for each other. Again, I don’t have to say ‘good bye’ yet so- Peace and we’ll rock out next year! :)
Brian: ha! Me and Brian despised each other in grade 6, and we were bestest friends when we were younger. Then, for a nice while - in grade 7-11 we were pretty good friends. We been though a lot and we’ve said a lot to each other - with the best intentions I’m sure. Anyways- yeah.. It’s over man and it’s smooth sailin’ from here on in. But man, don’t forget- the ship is soon comin’- don’t miss it. It would suck without ya man!
Nigel: ha! He was one of the four amigos as kids. Wherever you saw Nigel, Rudy, Johnny and myself were there. Childhood was amazing man and it was always a riot having you around. In school, a lot of the times we didn’t get along but hey- who did ALL the times. But yeah, it would have been a blast to spend more time with ya man but hey- different things causes different people. But yeah, no matter how different we become, I’ll consider you a friend.
Yeah, anyways- that was it. All 19 of us (including me)! I never cried in a while now.. But I’m sure when it’s posted and I read down through, the tears will come again! Lol! Hey man, some girls likes the ‘emotional’ type... haha! But yeah, that was the GRADE 9 GRADUATES! In closing I want to say ‘ALL THE BEST’ to EVERYONE! YE ROCK!
God Bless
Peace
Prayers
Josh
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Chapter 81: Bring It On
Hey Guys;
It's been a busy week man, and I'm super glad to catch a break - I'm living up this weekend. NOT! I've stuck in the house all weekend, actually I went down to Bev's and got a book off her to read. :) So, Thanks Bev! :)
But yeah, that's been my exciting weekend. As for the past two days.. I've been flat out pretty much. Work is enough to keep me tied up but hey, I pulled a easy one yesterday, since April (my co-worker) wasn't around! She done it the day I took off, so only fair right! haha! JK
But yeah, Yesterday God broke though in so many ways.
First off, RSG (Rock Solid Generation) had a huge promotion yesterday. VOCM threw us a online story area with a link provided AND Rudy done an interview with one of the reporters which aired a few times. Not to long after that, the hits for the site went WAY over 700!
After lunch, while I was at work (hehe) I called openline, just to thank them for their help and throw another shoutout for RSG. I never thought about my bosses listening to the radio and hearing me - which I'm sure would have ended in me getting fired.. haha! But yeah, I reported we had 700 hits but overall we ended up with almost 900.
That was all well and dandy and thanks goes out again to VOCM for their support.
After VOCM, I made a small little ad, just in case newspapers wanted it for advertisements. Knowing that they were most likely not going to call looking for it, I called them. First on the list was the Northern Pen. I spoke to their Editor Allen and he agreed that they would run an ad for a 'couple of weeks' so I got his email and sent that along to him. He told me that he would get back to me and send me the email address for all the newspapers here on the island. That way, promotion everywhere - which is just what we need! :) But yeah, I'm not sure if that ad will run this week or next, but I did make this weeks deadline so, just MAYBE it'll make this weeks cut! I hope so! :) But yeah, an advance thank you going to them as well.
If you read Rudy's blog anytime soon, he has an interview coming up on Monday with a lady from the Telegram. It's going to be about youth and religion - so awesome! So, make sure you say a prayer or two for Rudy on Monday! :) Good Luck Man - make Him proud! :)
Well as you can tell God was in the middle of all that. :)
ALSO, guess what- WE GOT THE APARTMENT! :) We finally have a place to call home! :)
It's rather close to the school BUT it's a two bedroom. That's okay I guess, good enough for now to say the least. Buddy said if we wanted to, we could look for a three bedroom while we were there. :) It's all good. The landlord sounds like an amazing guy! :)
The girls have their spot, a short distance from us! :) yey!
Also, Heather reported that they have their house in the city now! :)
In the words of Heather 'Yesterday must have been God's day for living arrangements' -lol! :) It must have been! But yeah,... all the hard work in searching, paid off! :) Now, it's only 30 days til we get to go home! :)
But yeah, it's been a good one! :) Yesterday rocked:)
Anyways, that's it here from me now! I'll try to touch base before Wednesday - I think I'm going to make a routine on here.. post every three days and just update then. NOT! This blog from the beginning was meant to be totally random, and I think it has! :)
But yeah, again.. it's been a good one!
Peace Out
Prayers
Josh
PS... check out RSG @ www.rocksolidgeneration.org
It's been a busy week man, and I'm super glad to catch a break - I'm living up this weekend. NOT! I've stuck in the house all weekend, actually I went down to Bev's and got a book off her to read. :) So, Thanks Bev! :)
But yeah, that's been my exciting weekend. As for the past two days.. I've been flat out pretty much. Work is enough to keep me tied up but hey, I pulled a easy one yesterday, since April (my co-worker) wasn't around! She done it the day I took off, so only fair right! haha! JK
But yeah, Yesterday God broke though in so many ways.
First off, RSG (Rock Solid Generation) had a huge promotion yesterday. VOCM threw us a online story area with a link provided AND Rudy done an interview with one of the reporters which aired a few times. Not to long after that, the hits for the site went WAY over 700!
After lunch, while I was at work (hehe) I called openline, just to thank them for their help and throw another shoutout for RSG. I never thought about my bosses listening to the radio and hearing me - which I'm sure would have ended in me getting fired.. haha! But yeah, I reported we had 700 hits but overall we ended up with almost 900.
That was all well and dandy and thanks goes out again to VOCM for their support.
After VOCM, I made a small little ad, just in case newspapers wanted it for advertisements. Knowing that they were most likely not going to call looking for it, I called them. First on the list was the Northern Pen. I spoke to their Editor Allen and he agreed that they would run an ad for a 'couple of weeks' so I got his email and sent that along to him. He told me that he would get back to me and send me the email address for all the newspapers here on the island. That way, promotion everywhere - which is just what we need! :) But yeah, I'm not sure if that ad will run this week or next, but I did make this weeks deadline so, just MAYBE it'll make this weeks cut! I hope so! :) But yeah, an advance thank you going to them as well.
If you read Rudy's blog anytime soon, he has an interview coming up on Monday with a lady from the Telegram. It's going to be about youth and religion - so awesome! So, make sure you say a prayer or two for Rudy on Monday! :) Good Luck Man - make Him proud! :)
Well as you can tell God was in the middle of all that. :)
ALSO, guess what- WE GOT THE APARTMENT! :) We finally have a place to call home! :)
It's rather close to the school BUT it's a two bedroom. That's okay I guess, good enough for now to say the least. Buddy said if we wanted to, we could look for a three bedroom while we were there. :) It's all good. The landlord sounds like an amazing guy! :)
The girls have their spot, a short distance from us! :) yey!
Also, Heather reported that they have their house in the city now! :)
In the words of Heather 'Yesterday must have been God's day for living arrangements' -lol! :) It must have been! But yeah,... all the hard work in searching, paid off! :) Now, it's only 30 days til we get to go home! :)
But yeah, it's been a good one! :) Yesterday rocked:)
Anyways, that's it here from me now! I'll try to touch base before Wednesday - I think I'm going to make a routine on here.. post every three days and just update then. NOT! This blog from the beginning was meant to be totally random, and I think it has! :)
But yeah, again.. it's been a good one!
Peace Out
Prayers
Josh
PS... check out RSG @ www.rocksolidgeneration.org
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Chapter 80: A Little At A Time
Hey Everyone,
I took this afternoon off work, I am totally sick (the stomach flu is going around..my poor nephew had it, my sister, mom and now me... yipee eh?) and it's totally not fun. Now I have to work back 4 hours to the CAP but oh well, it's only next Tuesday and Thursday mornings and I'll be caught up! :)
But yeah, the title suggest the main plot of this blog don't ya think. 'A Little at A Time' - as you noticed that I am slowly (yet surely) trying to upgrade the blog to at least something I am pleased with... so I'm adding little things in. I have been searching around for different things I can add but nothing majorly registered in my brain yet (that hasn't happened in a while now as it..lol).
As you can see, I have posted the 'official button' for this site (see the LINK TO ME section on the lower right hand side). This is the button YOU can use on YOUR website, blog or other internet pages. Just make sure the link comes back to here (and that it works)!
If you link MY SITE to YOUR SITE, I'll gladly put you under the 'Affiliates' section and let you have your own cool little button there. As you may have already noticed, the RSG one is linked under that section but I'm not linked on theirs - that's okay though and will only work for that site (since it is important).
But yeah, I'm gonna keep on searching for more advancements for the site and I look forward to keepin ya posted on what's going on in 'Josh Land'!
Peace Out Everyone;
Prayers
Joshua!
I took this afternoon off work, I am totally sick (the stomach flu is going around..my poor nephew had it, my sister, mom and now me... yipee eh?) and it's totally not fun. Now I have to work back 4 hours to the CAP but oh well, it's only next Tuesday and Thursday mornings and I'll be caught up! :)
But yeah, the title suggest the main plot of this blog don't ya think. 'A Little at A Time' - as you noticed that I am slowly (yet surely) trying to upgrade the blog to at least something I am pleased with... so I'm adding little things in. I have been searching around for different things I can add but nothing majorly registered in my brain yet (that hasn't happened in a while now as it..lol).
As you can see, I have posted the 'official button' for this site (see the LINK TO ME section on the lower right hand side). This is the button YOU can use on YOUR website, blog or other internet pages. Just make sure the link comes back to here (and that it works)!
If you link MY SITE to YOUR SITE, I'll gladly put you under the 'Affiliates' section and let you have your own cool little button there. As you may have already noticed, the RSG one is linked under that section but I'm not linked on theirs - that's okay though and will only work for that site (since it is important).
But yeah, I'm gonna keep on searching for more advancements for the site and I look forward to keepin ya posted on what's going on in 'Josh Land'!
Peace Out Everyone;
Prayers
Joshua!
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Chapter 79: Busy, Busy, Busy
Hey,
Okay, I can't promise how long this will last but it might last until I get to Edmonton! I've been forever trying to blog but I just can't find time anymore. Laugh all you may, but honestly- I'm officially a very busy man. Well, ever since day one I have been saying I always find a way to make me busy, but now, more then ever - I've been busy. Work, Work, Work! THAT'S ALL I DO ANYMORE! And I ain't complainging cause I like it most of the times but yeah... it keeps and takes most of my time.
Okay, for example - this past week(and the week prior) I have:
1. Started a book
2. Attended a Wedding
3. Helped my sister move
4. Worked(had to throw it in again cause I do it alot)
5. Got my student loan approved
6. Officially graduated highschool
7. Worked (again I do it alot)
8. Went to GF's
9. Went to BV
10. Newspapers
11. Edited my sister's wedding video (which is still not done)
12. Cyber Camp (twice a week)
13. Attempted to read a book (still not even half way through it)
14. Apartment Hunting
15. MORE
So yeah, I have been busy- especially with work AND apartment hunting. I honestly have called roughly 30+ apartments. No less then 25. I have my phone bill ran up cause of it, and I have the special on the phone.. okay, that was a stretch but seriously, I have about a few dozen numbers on my phonebill for apartments... and still NOTHING! Until today! If it's the Lord's will - it'll obviously work out! Pray, that's all I'm going to say for now.. pray!
Anyways, this is my time off and I'm gone to do something other then sit here and write on this blog!
Peace
Prayers
Joshua
Okay, I can't promise how long this will last but it might last until I get to Edmonton! I've been forever trying to blog but I just can't find time anymore. Laugh all you may, but honestly- I'm officially a very busy man. Well, ever since day one I have been saying I always find a way to make me busy, but now, more then ever - I've been busy. Work, Work, Work! THAT'S ALL I DO ANYMORE! And I ain't complainging cause I like it most of the times but yeah... it keeps and takes most of my time.
Okay, for example - this past week(and the week prior) I have:
1. Started a book
2. Attended a Wedding
3. Helped my sister move
4. Worked(had to throw it in again cause I do it alot)
5. Got my student loan approved
6. Officially graduated highschool
7. Worked (again I do it alot)
8. Went to GF's
9. Went to BV
10. Newspapers
11. Edited my sister's wedding video (which is still not done)
12. Cyber Camp (twice a week)
13. Attempted to read a book (still not even half way through it)
14. Apartment Hunting
15. MORE
So yeah, I have been busy- especially with work AND apartment hunting. I honestly have called roughly 30+ apartments. No less then 25. I have my phone bill ran up cause of it, and I have the special on the phone.. okay, that was a stretch but seriously, I have about a few dozen numbers on my phonebill for apartments... and still NOTHING! Until today! If it's the Lord's will - it'll obviously work out! Pray, that's all I'm going to say for now.. pray!
Anyways, this is my time off and I'm gone to do something other then sit here and write on this blog!
Peace
Prayers
Joshua
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Chapter 77: I Cried - Congrats!
Hello Again;
First off I just wanted to say - 'I Cried'! ha!
Second, I will tell you the reason I cried. Which is:
Okay, I watched the Grad DVD. I was doing perfect right up until the very last part - the balloon drop. I cried ONCE at the Grad - after Candace gave her tribute to the students, and that wasn't even a real cry, more of a 'shed a tear' sortta thing. Anyways, the balloon drop. It was MY highlight of the grad. It was the climax of the entire grad for me, and if you watched the DVD - you would be able to tell. I loved it! I jumped, danced, laughed, hugged and everything else to express my happiness YET, I come home, almost two months AFTER the grad and watch it, and cried at the balloon drop. This time it wasn't a 'shed a tear' sortta thing, but actual crying - sap eh?
I just can't believe that there is no highschool for me anymore. I'm done, it's over - FOREVER! I can't go back even if I wanted to. Now, as I am out of school, I look back and (as people said) I cherish it - even if it's only two months after. I'm not crying for the purpose of 'waaa.. I don't have highschool anymore' - I cried out of pure JOY! I was SO excited for not just ME but ALL of us. We been together fully for SIX years and I shared seven years with the Burlington/Smith's Harbour half - and now... it's over! :)
Again, it's been two months since Grad and almost half of the grad class has gone away - to start their lives. Today is the 50 day marker before I leave, and start my 'life' - and the feeling is amazing.
Basically, what I'm trying to get across is CONGRATS GUYS, WE DID IT! I know I wished you all the best in May, most of ye in June again and now I want to do it again - Congrats Guys...
Peace
Prayers
Keep It Up
Joshua
First off I just wanted to say - 'I Cried'! ha!
Second, I will tell you the reason I cried. Which is:
Okay, I watched the Grad DVD. I was doing perfect right up until the very last part - the balloon drop. I cried ONCE at the Grad - after Candace gave her tribute to the students, and that wasn't even a real cry, more of a 'shed a tear' sortta thing. Anyways, the balloon drop. It was MY highlight of the grad. It was the climax of the entire grad for me, and if you watched the DVD - you would be able to tell. I loved it! I jumped, danced, laughed, hugged and everything else to express my happiness YET, I come home, almost two months AFTER the grad and watch it, and cried at the balloon drop. This time it wasn't a 'shed a tear' sortta thing, but actual crying - sap eh?
I just can't believe that there is no highschool for me anymore. I'm done, it's over - FOREVER! I can't go back even if I wanted to. Now, as I am out of school, I look back and (as people said) I cherish it - even if it's only two months after. I'm not crying for the purpose of 'waaa.. I don't have highschool anymore' - I cried out of pure JOY! I was SO excited for not just ME but ALL of us. We been together fully for SIX years and I shared seven years with the Burlington/Smith's Harbour half - and now... it's over! :)
Again, it's been two months since Grad and almost half of the grad class has gone away - to start their lives. Today is the 50 day marker before I leave, and start my 'life' - and the feeling is amazing.
Basically, what I'm trying to get across is CONGRATS GUYS, WE DID IT! I know I wished you all the best in May, most of ye in June again and now I want to do it again - Congrats Guys...
Peace
Prayers
Keep It Up
Joshua
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Chapter 76: Wake Up
WAKE UP FOR THE FIRST TIME OF YOUR LIFE!
DEADLY song! I totally love it. I'm going to try to find the lyrics to it or try to post somewhere you can download it - or a clip of it at the least. It's deadly!
Anyways, I'm not going to ruin it now before I let you all hear/read it! haha!
Well, it's Saturday - duh! I wasn't going to work today but I decided I would - make back some of the hours I owe.. : - I only owe a few more.. hehe! Everyone else seemed to take off to the park for the day, if only they had called me earlier - I would have scrapped the work idea. Ha! Oh well, there'll be more days I'm sure... : -
I was talking to Candace today too (Just after supper -my time). It was good to talk to her again, I miss her SO much... :( - sorry for the late birthday wishes hun - Hope you had a great day. :)
Oh my, I'm bored now.. I had plans for tonight but I sortta backed out on em.. I'm just in a 'wanna be by myself' mood - I think I'm gonna head down to the 'old house' area and read the John Hagee book I bought before grad and still have yet to read. I took my bible down there a week or so ago, and just read, soked in the surroundings and yeah.. I enjoyed it. I might just go do the same now with the JH book! :) Yeah, that sounds like fun right about now!
I'll try to post later tonight!
Peace
Prayers
Keep It up
Joshua
DEADLY song! I totally love it. I'm going to try to find the lyrics to it or try to post somewhere you can download it - or a clip of it at the least. It's deadly!
Anyways, I'm not going to ruin it now before I let you all hear/read it! haha!
Well, it's Saturday - duh! I wasn't going to work today but I decided I would - make back some of the hours I owe.. : - I only owe a few more.. hehe! Everyone else seemed to take off to the park for the day, if only they had called me earlier - I would have scrapped the work idea. Ha! Oh well, there'll be more days I'm sure... : -
I was talking to Candace today too (Just after supper -my time). It was good to talk to her again, I miss her SO much... :( - sorry for the late birthday wishes hun - Hope you had a great day. :)
Oh my, I'm bored now.. I had plans for tonight but I sortta backed out on em.. I'm just in a 'wanna be by myself' mood - I think I'm gonna head down to the 'old house' area and read the John Hagee book I bought before grad and still have yet to read. I took my bible down there a week or so ago, and just read, soked in the surroundings and yeah.. I enjoyed it. I might just go do the same now with the JH book! :) Yeah, that sounds like fun right about now!
I'll try to post later tonight!
Peace
Prayers
Keep It up
Joshua
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