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