jump into my life - the life of a 19-year-old not-so-average teenage guy caught between toronto and saint john, striving for fame, fortune, and everything else.

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

what a harsh slap to the face.


Caption: Picture I took on Sunday, emphasizes my current sentiments.

hoooly shit, was a harsh slap to the face.

"yay, it's Reading Week! go and have fun!"

"but when you come back, GET READY FOR HELL"

...that was my day yesterday. my agenda? why sure.

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9:00AM, wake for RAC and put away drying laundry strewn everywhere.
9:15AM, go off to the RAC for an hour and a half.
10:45AM, return, shower.
11:10AM, write news for spiritlive.net show, "The Ryerson Buffet."
11:20AM, run downstairs to grab lunch to have while writing news.
12:00PM, do "Buffet"
1:00PM, run to Broadcast History
4:00PM, stumble out of class drowsily, tired and disheveled from three hours of lecture. go downstairs with Mark to edit EFP final assignment.
7:10PM, crawl out of Bill Studios, feeling like death.
8:15PM, return to Bill Studios to record "VoicePrint Canada."
9:15PM, plan to study for EFP.
11:00PM, actually begin studying for EFP Midterm.
11:50PM, go to bed.

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ew. well, anyway, today was mildly better. but kind of not. I didn't get modelling Open Call I really wanted, bunch of tards. they hired male models from agency prior to the auditions... FUCK YOU, MASS EXODUS! I need to write that again for release and emphasis.

FUCK YOU, MASS EXODUS! FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU

k, there :)

time for the [always] belated Friday Five!

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1) When does liking someone a lot become loving that person?

When you can't stop thinking about them, and you know the feeling's returned.

2) Is there a job you would do for free, and is it your current job?

I would definately be a model for free. I would also be a singer/performer for free, and an actor. I would likely also be a television personality for free as well. Unfortunately, none of these are really my current jobs.

3) What is one person/thing that inspired you to take action of some sort?

...Ask vague questions much? I'm skipping this, it's a stupid question.

4) Though you might not believe in it, would you like fate to exist?

I think no matter what, my fate is to be famous. So, yes.

5) What's the kindest thing that anyone has ever done for you?

Oh, many things, I'm so fortunate. My family threw a surprise party for me once, that really was lovely. I find more enjoyment and pleasure in everyday things sometimes, though. Like when someone holds the door open for me, or gives me a compliment. For sure. It's all about karma!

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and finally,

I'm done.

yours,

J. A. Y. V.

Saturday, February 25, 2006

oh, how things go from bad to good, and vice-versa.


In these photographs: Jean and I made our very own "New Brunswick Corner," as she's from Fredericton and I'm from Saint John. Cute, eh?


Well, I'm a little tired and upset right now, so the following is a list of updates in my ever-thrilling and ever-changing life:

  1. Could it be? Joel finally has his fake I.D.? Yes, yes, 'tis true. I got it this morning, and it even worked at a REAL club! Wow, I am fucking set.
  2. Well now, who had a job interview at Hollister today? Why, I did! As bizarre as it was, with the 25 people in a group interview, I really do feel I did very well. I'll know how I did within a week, baby!
  3. Reading week is alas coming to an end this weekend. Augh. But it was a hella good reading week, ohhh yes, it really was.
  4. My very first clubbing experience this evening sucked ass. The ride there was creepy, with cops everywhere and our taxi driver mumbling to himself. Upon arriving to Tonic with Brittany and Slava, it was obviously dead, because we were so early. I had to pay a surprise cover of $10, which I didn't exactly appreciate. Though the club sucked at first, since we were so early, Brittany and Slava decided to leave, despite my $10. After that, everything went downhill, because everywhere else was at least $5, and I just didn't feel like spending any more. Auuugh. So I walked all the way back from the Richmond Club District to Ryerson. Fucking shit. And now I can't go out tomorrow night, or at least I don't think I will, because I'll have to pay at least $10, and likely more for alcohol, and I've already spent SO much money this week, it's horrifying. Come onnn, Hollister!
  5. I'm really ... not nervous, but anticipatory for this coming week. I'll find out three major things: 1) If Hollister wants to hire me as one of their prestigious brand representatives, 2) If the "Mass Exodus" fashion show wants me as a model, and 3) If I'll become a presenter for the TARA Awards. Such tension!!!

Right, I think I've covered everything. I feel gross right now, I just had a big piece of mocha cake... RAC, here I come! I can't wait until I'm an actual model and can't allow myself such indulgeances as the one in which I just partook, it'll be good for my body. I need to go back to my vegetarian ways.

Yours in the T-Dot,

Lee.

(Yes, according to my ID, my name is Lee Chitiz, I'm 20 years old, and I'm from Thornhill, Ontario. Right you are.)

Thursday, February 23, 2006

oh dear, I'm doing a new update every day, please help me.

Caption: An illustration made by yours truly expressing my love and adoration for Debbie Downer. I want to be her Daniel Downer.

Um, last night was another late-night random adventure with Vicky, this time to the [older] Fran's restaurant on College. Tacky, but classic.

Right, so I'm basically only updating out of procrastination, so here comes super-late Friday Five!

1. If you could go back and relive one moment or day from your life, without changing anything, what would you re-experience?

Oh, wow, that's pretty tough. I've had a pretty amazing life thus far. However, I think I'd really want to visit my Memere Vautour on a Halloween night, when I was like 7-8 years old. She always had the best treats, and now that she's gone... Well, I'd do anything to see her again. I love you, Memere Vautour!

2. If you could witness a moment in history, again without changing anything, what would you want to see?

Wow, such a good question! I'd likely want to witness... Um, the birth of Jesus Christ, really. That's my #1 choice. Number two would be to witness the attack on the Germans in Normandy during WWII, and number three would be to see the towers fall in NYC on 9/11.

3. If you could talk to a younger version of yourself, what age would you visit and what message would you give?

Oh, SUCH A GOOD QUESTION. Though I'm pretty sure I've answered it before... Anyway, I'd visit myself in Grade 4, which was the toughest year of my life. I'd tell myself, "Joel, you're honestly going to have to hang around the hugest retards, and they're going to be, well, retarded. The important things you should know are: 1) Things are going to get SOOOOO much better; 2) Believe in yourself and be yourself regardless of how others are going to treat you or act around you; 3) Don't be afraid of defend yourself. Yeah... That's definately personal / emotional.

4. If you could choose one moment that would be guaranteed to happen in your future, what would it be and when would it happen?

Holy shit, whoever thought up these questions is such a fucking mastermind. Wow.

I want to win Canadian Idol, quite simply. Once I win, I'll impress everyone with the fact I actually write and compose my own songs, and perform them myself of course. I'll also be a strong advocate for the Canadian Environment, and donate tonnes of money to the David Suzuki Foundation. After this, I'll be offered an exclusive modelling contract, which I'll readily sign. Soon I'll appear in major movies, and I'll also opt to appear in some independant films as well. And then I'll be well-known, and have the power to save the environment, and therefore the world!

...Not too bad, wouldn't you say?

5. Pretend you left a time capsule for yourself 5, 10, 15, 20 or more years ago. You just opened it. What three things from your past are you now holding and what age were you when you buried them?

5 years ago: Something tacky from the millennium, I'm sure. I was just starting my teen years, so the age of 13. "Yay, 2000!," for example. I was also hardcore into one-hit wonder CD's and "Now" compilation CD's, which I still have. Oh, how mortifying. I wore brands like "Quiksilver" and wore "splash pants," so there'd probably be some of that as well. I still had my braces as well at this time, so likely my braces-cleaning equipment and whatever. How mortifying.

10 years ago: The year was 1996. I was 8 years old. The Spice Girls had just released their solo album, I was totally infatuated. I had just begun writing in my "journal," a small book with stupidity galore. I was in Grade 3, and Pogs were HUGE. I never did own any. And everyone ate "Mr. Noodles," which were rumoured to give you tapeworms, but nobody really cared.

15 years ago: 1991, and I was only 3 years old. I adored the Care Bears, oh baby. I had plenty of bikes and toys and dumb stuff like that. I don't think I was in diapers at this time in my life, but you never know! Oh, and there'd likely be Honey Nut Cheerios... Oh, such a wonderful cereal.

And there you are, another fun-filled update! Leave me a comment, bitchesss!

Yours,

Joel

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

mad props, dawg.

oh boy. soooo last night was a drunken mess. I remember quite clearly Vicky sprinting for the bathroom as we returned from the pub... we totally downed an entire pitcher of beer. holy, shit.

also, my [very first] visit to Ikea yesterday was simply ravishingly exciting. holy, what a massive store. in fact, I've decided to write a letter about it :

Dear North York Ikea;

You're fucking huge, and for the most part, beautiful and affordable.

Mad props, y'all.

Sincerely,

Joel Vautour.

ya, so that was pretty hot, I got two pillows for my room, only $35. oh boy! I'm totally going over my allotted $100 for Reading Week, but HEY. it's Reading Week, bitches, I've worked hard for this. plus, I have a job interview with Hollister on Friday, and so I'll hopefully [knock on wood] have a source of income soon enough. I mean, I could really work my way up in the retail industry, I could be working at Holt Renfew someday! ho, boy!

right, so that's what's new with me lately. I'm supposed to go to "Future" tonight with Ash, but she's taking forever doing some... CBC project. yeah.

for all of you [that are currently attending a post-secondary institution, of course] that don't have facebook, GET IT. to prove all the fun you're missing,
check out this link to my profile, it's hot.

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oh, right, I also have some more illustrations from my homedawg, Natalie Dee. oh my God, it's all too funny.
[NatalieDee.com.]

do you like hot dogs?
...well, you won't anymore.

awkward work convo #1

annnd #2

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aiight, that's all for now, dawgs. peace out, leave me some love.

[and that means you too, Jenna. <3]

OMG DNK

YAAAAAAAAA I LOVE GOING TO PUBS WHEN PEOELPLE THINK YOU'REV 19 OR ODLER!!!!! PURCAHSING PITCHERS OF BEER ROX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAAA OHMG I CAN'T WAIT O GET MY FAKE ID, ONCE I GETD XUNK AGAIN IAM GOING TO BE THE BEST AND HOTEST FUCKING DANCER IN TORONTO AND ALL THE GIRLS ARE OGNNA BE LIKE "HOLY FUCKKI WANT IN HIS PANTS" AND POSSIBLY SOME GUYS TOO , WHICH IS TRAUMATISING BUT ALWAYS FLATTERIgdng ALL THE SAMEEE !!!!!!

P..S I AM SO DRLETING TIHS IN BHE MORNIG

YAAAAAAAA

YOUR FUCKING OHT LOVER,

JOEL

P.S. CAN'T TOUCH DIS

Sunday, February 19, 2006

fun stuff on a sunday afternoon, yay!

let's get right down to the fun, shall we?

ever wondered how to make your very own pokey? let Natalie Dee show you how.

also, click on the following links to view more of Natalie Dee's genius illustrations, I'm sure you'll enjoy :

stay motivated

how to use boxes

go dentists, go!

a regular day at the senior's home

and finally,

joel's future career.

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and if THAT wasn't fun enough, well, get ready to have more fun.

click RIGHT HERE to find out which O.C. character you are! I was Seth's mom... fuck that.

you can also click RIGHT HERE to make YOUR Oscar pics for this year's Oscar Awards!

and finally, a fun face-warping activity... come on now, that's always a fun time. oh... right, I suppose if you really wanted to see that you could just... click here, or something.

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and to wrap up the fun this Sunday afternoon, please check out the following anonymous confessions from my fave site, GroupHug.us. I've even added attractive headlines!

someone who's obviously not a fan of neither simple plan nor good charlotte.

find out why it's important to brush your teeth.

pedophiles R' us!

Tilex, anyone?

oh, Geraldo, you sexy beast.

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leave a comment if you liked!

Saturday, February 18, 2006

i'm going to throwww myself off of a bridge.

oh. my. God.

day #1 of reading week, and I'm already scrawling suicidal notes as titles on my blog.

here's my dilemma. everyone (though there are precious few exceptions) of my TO friends are either one of the following :

a) On vacation for the entire week.

b) Gone home for the entire week.

c) Going clubbing all week long.

I can do none of these. a) and b) make sense though, simply because they're both very financially demanding. but c)'s not too hard; my main obstruction there is that I don't have a fake I.D. - I've been waiting for over a month now for this precious piece of identification. Rachel's boyfriend - (Rachel: girl from Rhode Island who lives on my floor) - has taken forever to cough up this precious tool. I was supposed to receive it "at latest" this past Sunday night... which I did not. (alas why this past Sunday night was simply awful.)

his excuse was that "the government mailed his new G license to his Thorne Hill residence."

upon learning this news, I smiled politely and said, "that's OK."

in my mind, I was screaming: "COULN'T YOU HAVE MAILED IT TO ME DURING THE WEEK? I'M SO DESPERATE! MY BIRTHDAY'S IN NOVEMBER! I'M PRACTICALLY A FETUS!!! PLEASE! Otherwise, my week's going to be (according to my mother) "a lovely week of productivity and relaxation." I'M 18 YEARS OLD, NOT 49! PLEASE, I'LL PAY FOR THE STAMPS! SWEET LORD"

but obviously, I couldn't say such a thing. I really hope Rachel doesn't read this, I'd be mortified. I'm not mad at anyone, and obviously these circumstances are pretty much uncontrollable, I understand. but I'm frustrated, and that's how I'm feeling right now.

today's been pretty sweet so far nontheless. I worked out like a BITCH this morning at the RAC. like, holy FUCK. wow. and then I had a super-duper-healthy lunch, followed by two and a half hours at the library, reading and finishing my Spanish work. so , don't accuse me of being unproductive, else I'll slit your throat.

ok doke then! oh, and last night, I had dinner @ "The One" last night with Ash before she left for Burlington for her mom's 50th surprise birthday, it should be quite the affair! and right, then I watched "Napoleon Dynamite" for the VERY FIRST TIME with Tina in the ILLC, lovely! and then I came back here to Pitman for a drunken evening with Tia - well, I wasn't "drunk," simply happily buzzed. lovely.

sooooo that's enough from me. to be frank, I'm really depressed right now, this sucks ass.

joel

Thursday, February 16, 2006

ok, I guess I'll vent for a little bit.

holy fucking shit. I haven't had a more trying week of my life, really I haven't. holyyy fucking SHIT.

like seriously. I feel like puking right now, just running to the bathroom and... holy fuck.

I guess the fact that I never skip lecture has something to do with it. I mean, tomorrow I have class from 8-10, which is a Culture of the Modern lecture. this class entails discussions on cosumerism, society, and FUCKING EXISTENTIALISM. AT 8 O'CLOCK ON A FRIDAY MORNING.

"Good morning, class! WHY DO YOU EXIST"

...k, so that's a hellhole for the most part. except for Lindsay, who makes my life, we're some of the only ones who ever contribute anything in our class.

anyway, after 8-10 fun, then comes an additional hour of Spanish, which isn't so bad. actually, humorous little anecdote about that from this morning :

so, in Spanish, the letters "n" [pronounced 'ene'] and "ñ" [pronounced 'enyay'] are two COMPLETELY different letters. so, today our teacher was asking us basic questions, such as "¿Cuántos años tienes tú?", which means, "How old are you?", one girl eagerly raised her hand.

"Yo tengo 19 [diecinueve] anos de edad," she said. (In Spanish, 'years' is años, not anos.) My teacher then proceeded to pee her pants, because what the girl had just said "I have 19 anuses of age." Right you are, dumbass.

anyway, after Spanish tomorrow I have to find the fourth member to my Spanish group, and then we have to do our project together. augh, fucking awful. especially after 3 hours of non-stop class.

this will be proceeded by one hour for lunch, thank GOD thank GOD thank GOD. and then after my 1-3 Media Writing class, which promises to be dull and uneducational as always, "today we'll be watching a feature on dolphins frolicking!" fack. and THEN! boy oh boy, the fun doesn't stop there! I get to go get my paperwork package for EFP [Electronic Field Production, worst class ever created, was invented to punish the human race.]

you see, before you film in EFP, you must a) create a massive paperwork package with page upon page of intricate, painful, and unnecessary detail, and then b) get this paperwork approved. and what happens if your paperwork isn't approved? why, YOU DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN! YAY!

did I mention you then go on to film this hellish project? and THEN you get to edit it? hm? WELL YOU DO! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! hourrah for EFP, which now stands for Eternal Fucking Pain.

and after this, my Reading Week, (a.k.a. University March Break,) I get to stay in Toronto. oh, boy! while people around me go home, or to exotic destinations, I get a week of staying in res. and I'm basically "financially grounded," as I like to put it. I mean, obviously I have no source of income at this point, so I feel extremely guilty for spending any money whatshowever, even for essentials, like water, granola bars, and even MC's genius cereal, "Woodland Berry." Oh, baby.

k, so I've written enough. by this time tomorrow, I don't know if I'll feel much better, or much worse. everyone's going to be gone.

yours,

Joel

P.S. tomorrow afternoon/night won't be nearly as bad as I thought. I'm going to the ROM again with ashley, yayyy! silver lining, wut wut!

P.S.S. I enjoyed this excerpt so much I simply had to share it with you all. Taken from the word search of "Acadian" on UrbanDictionry.com.

Example of Acadian lingo "chiac" or "franglais," a unique blend of English & French: "Man, j'ai mi une straigt pipe sur mon buggy. J'irai crie ma 12 dans le fridge pi en ira driver dans les trails."

Sweet, Acadian. <3 C'est moi.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

who the hell reads this anymore, anyway? oh - ha, I mean, happy valentine's day, lovers!


Me & my valentine, Ben. I'm more homesick than I'd like to admit.

well, that's just me being emo, scratch that. comments don't mean everything!

I have 9 o'clock lecture tomorrow morning, I'm keeping this briefer than your mom... whatever that means.

1) This past weekend, apart from Friday night and Saturday afternoon, was pure suck.

2) I really wanted my fake ID for this Friday so I could go clubbing to celebrate the beginning of reading week. Guess not!

3) The modelling thing is so on hiatus. I'm going to try to call tomorrow to see what the fack's going on... I hate being in limbo like this.

4) IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY! I'm happy. I really am; I made valentines! <3 href="http://www.nataliedee.com/">Natalie Dee. It's beautiful. Check out all of the lovely drawings.

12) This isn't brief anymore.

13) I love you all.

14) Oops... That last one was unlucky, so, I love you all. Again.

15) Yours,

16) Joel

Friday, February 10, 2006

summer reflections, winter reality





Some images from Summer 2005. Mariel & I in black and white on a July evening, myself being a sexy lifeguard at Dominion Park, and the view of the lupins and the Saint John River from the Harding's Point Campground.

Ya, it's Friday afternoon, I just had five hours of class. Who's a total keener? C'est moi!

Um, so my week. Obviously Monday was ridiculously busy, but you can read about that two posts ago. As for the rest - hm, Tuesday I visited Stylus, I signed the contract, and discovered I needed to contact a professional photographer for a $400-$500 headshot portfolio thing... Not like I have the money for that.

On the way back from the agency, I saw a fight break out between two guys on the sidewalk from my streetcar. It was pretty scary, I was kind of paranoid one of them would pull out a gun and... Well, yeah.

Upon calling my parents that night, I learned this is obviously too much money, no surprise. So Wednesday I called my agency and told them I couldn't afford such a portfolio. My agent, Bindiya, said she'd "contact the accountants," and get back to me. Could this mean they really want me? Who knows.

Other than this event, there was the usual stress and bustle of a six-class workweek, but of course I still remember to have as much fun as possible! Come on... I'm Joel, when do I not have fun? Well... When I'm emo, of course, but luckily these events happen rarely.

OH! New love of my life - "Woodland Berry" granola cereal, it's MC Brand, but OH MY GOD. SO GOOD. I just bought the box yesterday, and right now it's almost gone. I can't stop. It's low-fat, has raspberries and blueberries, and CRUNCHY GRANOLA! (Margaret Cho fans: I bet you thought I was going to say "Crunchy Wanton Crispies," didn't you?)

AND! Oh, the news just keeps on coming, as usual! If you have RealPlayer, (or even if you don't,) please click right here and view a video I think you'll very much enjoy.

That's right, kids: Joel's on Buckleys.com. I did the "audition," if you will! Even if you haven't seen my audition, please CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR ME! I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER!!! (Not that I already don't... Haha! Oh boy.)

But yeah, I'd really appreciate if you took a look at that and voted for me. And who knows, I may even make it onto the commercial, oh my! That'd be nuts, don't you think?

So today I had five hours of class, which means I'm hella tired of... Being here, in my room, typing. I'm off to fulfill my duties as floor Promotional Representative! I really do love my floor, though.

Take care, rock on, and tonight I may be going to a cast & crew party for "Degrassi: The Next Generation." If I go - I'll be sure to tell you ALL about it. Holy, holy Lord.

Yours in TO, safe and sound,

Joel

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

oh. my. holy. eff.

well, I'm not going to write anything much.

just to say I visited the agency today, they wanted $500 for my headshots and portfolio. I simply don't have that money, but there's a model open call next week for a massive fashion event, so perhaps that'll work out for me. :)

but that's ... besides the reason I'm updating. you will find this very short update extremely exciting if

a) You have QuickTime installed on your computer;

b) You watched "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?" as a kid, like myself.

if you answered yes to both of those questions, please prepare to pee your pants and click here.

you really do have no idea how long this took me to find. oh, and read my last update, it's only from last night and it's really really good.

yours,

Joel

Monday, February 06, 2006

let's make this brief, let's make this hot.

Caption: Joel's in a hottie sandwich! Annie (left) and Lindsay (not left) show their true feelings to yours truly on Friday Night at "That's Entertainment!", an event organized by the O'Keefe House. Hot, hot, hot times, ohhh baby.

Holy fuck. It's 1:52 in the morning, I have to wake up at 9, I have a major test tomorrow, I'm exhausted, papers are strewn all over the place, I've slacked all weekend, and here I am. Oh, my goodness.

Since Thursday, well, lots has happened. Let's go from there. Thursday was lovely because I had my usual classes, which weren't all too bad. My contract review consultation at Stylus was scheduled for 3:30, and Brock was kind enough to accompany me to the event. In brief, Thomas (agent) told me I'd be doing print advertising modelling, and handed me a contract, accompanied with a package reading "Welcome to Stylus Canada." Fucking unreal, I must say.

Friday proved to be even more thrilling. Though I had my usual blah five hours of class beginning at 8AM sharp, there was still plenty of fun to be had. Ash and I visited Urban Outfitters in hope of finding some sexy deals. We didn't, though I nearly purchased some five-dollar shoes. (Until I realized they sucked.)

I worked on my Media Writing until 8:30, when Vicky finally returned from dinner for Raina's 20th birthday. Before leaving my room to drink, I read over my contract to my mom, and we worked out the details I should ask my agent before signing my contract.

Upon arriving to Vicky's room, it was simply a par-tayyy. I drank my three coolers, which got me rather fucked to begin with. Then Meagan offered me another beer, and I simply couldn't object. Oh, dear.

And off we were, the floor nine party animals off to the Imperial Pub. At first, I must admit it sucked rather hardcore, until Jaclyn and I began tearing up the dancefloor and became the envy of everyone else all up in da heezie. Once everyone else began to arrive, the party became more and more off the hook.

I ended up doing so much fun stuff! Meeting this girl Danielle, who plans to be an actress, she was simply lovely. Everyone's costumes were just grand, I was so impressed! I was Pierre, the lead singer of Simple Plan! (And yes, my shirt read "Role Model.")

I also met a lovely girl by the name of Amina who lives on Floor Six here in Pitman. Who would have ever thought? Her father's a Nigerian Prince, she's practically psychic, and she's simply stunning to boot. What's not to like?

Her [Amina] and I walked Brock to Big Slice, where we sat in awe at the sheer volume of people coming in and out of the place. Oh, and trying to stop Brock from mingling with strangers and homeless people is always a good/safe time.

All in all though, I learned I truly am a massive drunken whore. I grinded with at least eight different girls, and- Well, I'll just stop it there. Har.

Saturday, oh baby, the fun didn't stop there. My morning visit to the RAC was simply epic, I was there for two hours working like a total slave.

Later on that day, I walked to the pharmacy, bank, AND Dollar Store, ALL BY MYSELF! Wow, who's a big boy? Et vrai, c'est moi! I also wrote up my résumé for Stylus and for my audition for the TARA Awards, I want to be a presenter.

That evening was when the fun truly began, (yes, again.) I went out to dinner at Jack Astor's for Carling's 18th birthday, she's such a sweetheart. I got the veggie nachos, and oh my God, I've simply never had so much nacho in my life. (No, there's no other way of putting it, really.) But oh man, was it EVER worth it.

The party that ensued was equally off the hook. Here are the highlights:

-Joel trying shots for the first time, oh man.
-Grinding with anyone and everyone to several successive Britney Spears songs.
-Making Carling feel like a total pimp, as Brock grinded her from behind and I from the front. Ho, dear.
-Playing a few rounds of good ol' Strip Charades.
-Avoiding a potential disastrous fight, making everyone feel awkward.
-Standing around as everyone smoked weed, rather entertaining. (Of course I didn't smoke it, you retard.)
-Watching as everyone drew profane messages on Brock's face. Oops.

And today... Well, actually, it's yesterday by now, so Sunday was also nicely paced. I woke up late, grabbed lunch with Ash, studied all afternoon, and- Well, visited the ROM with Ash, (the Royal Ontario Museum,) the most amazing place EVER. Once again, a highlights list is needed:

-Shining medieval armour;
-Egyptian coffin and beautifully details hieroglyphics;
-A massive Buddhist statue;
-Dinosaur bones;
-First People's decorative wedding dresses, dancing apparel, kayaks, and portraits;
-Walking through the "Bat Cave";
-Learning about Canadian environment, agriculture and wildlife;
-Learning about ancient Chinese and Japanese culture;
-Seeing medieval living rooms.

I mean, it's not quite as extravagant as Le Louvre or Louis XIV's Versailles, but it's uniquely Canadian, informative, beautiful, and (since we came in the last hour,) free. And it's here in Toronto, quite breathtaking really, you can bet Ash and I will be going back very soon.

And tonight? Well, I've been studying like a bitch for Broadcast History, having my weekly Sunday Night Chat with the eccentric Ashley Mikitzel, and being upset by an inhabitual e-mail in my inbox. But hey, I'm alive, I'm here, and boy, am I ever tired of typing.

Until next time kids, thanks for reading, and know that no matter how far I am from you, I'm always here.

Living it up in the T-Dot,

Joel the drunken whore

P.S. Danielle, I hope your move went well. You deserve every good thing that comes to you.

Saturday, February 04, 2006

images from a week ago







Oh, what a gallery. These are images taken at Allen Gardens on January 28, 2006.

I'll write more about everything later. For now, consider this a photo journal.

Love, Joel.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

I am the RTA Paris Hilton, baby.


"Joel, you know so many people! You're like... The RTA Paris Hilton!"
The following magnificent quote is from my closest residence homedawg, Ashley Jane. So funny, don't you think? It was something I enjoyed quite a bit.


So, many things have happened since Sunday. Monday was pretty crazy, as I had lotsss of shit to do. I went to the gym, did my radio show, did lecture from 1-2:30, filmed @ 6, and did VoicePrint for an hour. An extremely busy day, mofos.


Tuesday was... Different as well. This entire week has been rather different, to be honest. Brock left me some crazy note under my door, and then RickBob TightPants decided to postpone his class until 10:15. So from 10:15 - 11 and then 11-1 I had class, after which I did lunch and then went to the RCC to do my online quiz with my fantastic four. (Carling, Annie, Brock and I. We're the super-young and super-fantastic homies.)


I then went downstairs to slave away on my EFP project with my group. HOWEVER! Upon coming back to my room, I decided to leave a message with my agency. Later on that evening, they called me back: They want to sign me.


The only thing that sucks is that I'm apparantly too tall for runway or high fashion modelling. The ideal is between 6"0 and 6"2, and I'm 6"3. Fack. However, they want to sign me for their Film/TV Entertainment division, so I'm rather excited for that. Granted, I'm not signing the contract tomorrow, I'm just asking for a copy of the contract.


Right, so that was... Tuesday. Today was intense, I woke up at 8:20 and worked out the hardest I've ever worked out at the RAC. I then proceeded to walk to Elite Models with Heather, my new-found love on floor eight. Well one of them, as I've had a love-affair with that floor recently. Anyway, Heather's apparantly too short, and I'm too tall. Great.


That's OK, however. My optimism will pull me through. Tomorrow I'm visiting my agency @ 3:30, and that's all we need to know.


I'm actually exhausted, so that's enough for now. Just... Enjoy everything, I am.


Oh, and HELLO, FEBRUARY!


And Happy Groundhog Day!


Yours, and almost famous,


Joel