8am classes suck. But you already knew that. I can't wait for this thing to end so I can get the fuck out of here. Sorry for my bitter tone of voice, but I don't want to be here right now. I'd rather be back in bed sleeping. Went to Turtle Jack's last night, got 2lbs of wings and an evil eye from a waitress (well actually I didn't get it, my table did because of a history between a playboy model waitress and one of the guys there) so yeah...I saw a playboy model last night. What does that have to do with 8am classes? I don't know, but I managed to connect them.

One thing about having that much grease in your system is it goes right through you in the morning. That sucks but ahh well...what happend to the blonde? Haven't seen her since Thursday and I'm left with ugly people (again) in my class.

I got my simulation work done today, only to remember that I still have to do something for that programming contest Maybe later. I was watching the making of Madden 2004 (or something like that) on MTV Canada today. Pretty cool even though they talked for half an hour and barely mentioned anything you don't see in EA Sports promo shots (motion capture, bands singing, tons of in game action). Actually the best part of it was when the described how they modeled stadiums (and of course used Fords Field as the lone example). Theyn they showed the beta testers....man I feel bad for those guys, there was absolutely 0 females in their office.

Another Sunday, another day I can't sleep in past 11:30. What is wrong with me, I know I should be sleeping but I can't. However, I have taken to bringing my laptop to bed with me, so I was lying in bed for a while checking up on NFL news earlier today, and I gotta tell you, it was dammed comfortable. Thank god for wireless interweb, that's for sure! What else...umm nothing really.

Weird how things work out in life (in more ways than one). Yesterday the only thing holding me back while playing indoor soccer (no, you don't need to know that it was 6-1) was my stomach...today my stomach was fine while playing football, but my legs felt like jello. Then I continued to play for another hour just to make sure I wasn't going through a temporary lapse. Now it hurts to walk. Ahh well, if you can feel my legs right now (sorry guys, it's a ladies only offer) you'd see how little fat is on them.

That's it, Wendy's is on the boycott list. I had it about an hour before my indoor soccer game, and 10 minutes in I felt like throwing up. Being the trooper that I am, I fought my way through it, sucked it up and played the rest (while holding the Wendy's down). Needless to say that's the last time I ever do that again.

You know you are bored in class when you changed your first name on classmates.com to your e-mail address so you don't have to pay the site in case other people want to spam you with hello messages. Yes that is how stupid these companies have become.

It's all one big conspiracy. The Onatrio Progressive Conservative party is purposely blowing this election so that they can get all of their big names free for the upcoming federal election in about a year or so. Yup after reading this article about Mike Harris (my favorite politician for the balls he displayed when in office and not overstaying his time) I can tell you that's why my PC party is doing so poorly in this election. All one big conspiracy I tell you. One big conspiracy.

Alright, now that the paranoid political side of me has vented for one day, I can return to normal blogging. I decided to wear a sweat shirt to school this morning and, while the idea seemed good at the time and during the drive, I'm paying for it now. My feet are still cold and this shirt is uncomfortable for some weird reason. It's not exactly cold outside...I think it was 10 when I woke up (degrees not am) this morning...and it's supposed to get to 19, but I just feel cold. Damm...now the sun is out and I left my sunglasses at home. Well I guess I am better off getting used to the fall weather now than the end of October. September mornings are always cold, but the afternoons aren't bad. I need a drink. This business class sucks.

Another day another article for me to comment on. This is actually a postive one. It deals with how a school in Quebec is keeping it's male students attention by, duh offering them male stuff. Now this is a great idea except for the $11,000 price tag. I like the fact that guys were carted off and allowed to hold machine guns, see a helicopter (with a female pilot) and play video games. It's stuff like this that schools have to do to attract the male student who has a short attention span (I know because I am one) and couldn't care less about reading Shakespeare or poetry.

Here's my latest ripping of an article from cnn.com (no they don't deserve a link). Anyways, after reading about cavemen dumping fish for land animals, I still can't understand how people are commissioned to do these studies. Have you tasted the difference between a New York Steak and a trout? There's no comparision, steak wins out every time. Cavemen (despite their stereotyping) weren't stupid. They knew a good meal when they killed it, and steak was the way to go. Plus you could turn the skin of a cow to leather. I've never seen anybody with a trout hide belt. It just doesn't happen. I can't believe I'm actually going to hit the Post & Publish button on this post. What has this blog become? And yes I am biased because I don't eat fish (except tuna that's been processed and sitting in oil for about a year).

Another day another blog. Only difference is today I've noticed a change. With this whole "New" Stu thing going on, I've decided to put away my shorts for the year. Yes it's a minor step forward, but one that had to be made. The plus side of this is I no longer have to shave my legs (not like I did before anyway). But unlike most people, I don't mind the fall. This is the time of year when leaves change colour and there are 2 days of football on TV (if you don't mind watching US college action). Man I missed those days. Soon we'll see the snow games, games with rain and every weather condition in between.

I'd still prefer summer to go right into winter instead of these fake seasons where it's just cold without the snow (I hate nothing more than cold rain) but I can't complain. At least I don't live in Kamloops.

I had a great game of Madden going today. 0-0 in the 4th quater, I had the ball on the 2 yard line with 9 seconds left. I try to let the clock run down to 1 second (so after I kick the FG it's either overtime or I win) when boom it happens -- DP's internet connection decides to time out on him. Well at least my FG against the CPU sub counted and I do have the win on record. Too bad for DP, he still needs to finish a game to get some stats going in his favour. So if you ever get Madden 2004 for the PS2, first check out my uber stats, then challenge StuGautzz (that's 2 z's...don't ask why) to an online game.

Anybody else hate it when somebody messages you, you reply and then they don't? That's my gripe of the day (GOTD). Like really...let me send somebody a message then go away. Could you imagine what my blog would be like if I did that? Here's an example

Good morning..... ...... ..... ....... ...... ......


You see how boring that is? So next time you decide to send me a message and don't reply to my reply. Why don't I try the same technique with a phone call.

Person I call: Hello
Me: Hello, how are you?
Person I call: .....
Person I call: .....
Person I call: .....
Person I call: .....
Me: Well aren't you going to say something
Person I call: click

See how pointless that is? Now I think we've all been guility of this (except for me of course...I am the perfect person to message with...wait...no, I'm not...I'm just the perfect person). But still, next time in order to NOT get blocked if you send me a message and get a reply remember that I am will also be expecting another reply so you better be there or else you be blocked.

Ok and since it's Monday and I haven't talked much about football, I'll post a link about one of the good stories in the game. Talk about a good way to avoid the in-laws!

It's Sunday morning and despite my best attempts, I can't sleep in past 11:15 am. Third week in a row and I'm up early waiting for football to start. This sucks, I hate the 2 hour waits because I have to sit through these dumb pregame shows in the morning. Well...36 minutes untill game time. Nothing much else to do I guess but blog and eat. Well the waiting continues.

It's Friday. Raining hard outside because of the remains of hurricane Isabel. Man when they name a storm after me, it better be a category 5 storm that causes severe damage, or else I'll be dissapointed. No other way about it. But yeah, seems like every 2 minutes me and Estebenes are turing our heads to look out at the window as a new blast of wind and water hit it. You think our position right next to the window has something to do with it?

Hmm...maybe I should be paying attention to this Business stuff that's going on. I think the teacher is talking about import/export but I couldn't care less. Since the people that normally sit at my table were a no show when I came in (10 minutes late) I decided to sit with Estebenes because he looked so lonely all by himself. Oh yeah...cute blonde girl is at the table right next to his so that might have had something to do with it. Anyways, no sooner did I begin to whip it out (my laptop that is) did Robb come strutting his 90 year old stuff. Gives me a dirty look because I'm not at his table..and sits at a different table.

So day 3 of my new changes seem to be going fine. I managed to get more sleep by showing up to class 10 minutes late instead of 10 minutes early. See, that's an extra 20 minutes of sleep I added to my day right there. I didn't shave either so that's another 10 minutes. You see how easy it is to nickle and dime your way to more sleep? One of these days I'm going to forgo the shower and add another 15 to my rest. I don't know how people can complain they don't get enough sleep when they can do those simple easy steps I've outlined above.

This blog is offically going nowhere really quick. So I'm out!

Well here's an update on the changes I've made. Yesterday without coffee, I took a 3 hour nap as soon as I came home and had an afternoon nap nightmare (yeah, it's possible to have one of those). I decided that this would be the year I finish my homework ahead of time. Well 2 hours into class I finally handed in my java...but I wasn't up all night last night doing it. I didn't have breakfast today because I was doing my java, so that's 2 straight days without coffee. Umm, I tried going commando for about 5 minutes, then chickened out. I managed NOT to snap at anybody (which is an improvement from nomral Stu who snaps at anybody and everybody). So yes, I guess you could say the new Stu has improved a bit. Now what do I say to that blonde (the young one...old one is for Talon Boy) that I keep looking at? Hmm...maybe she'll be reading this blog and talk to me. Yeah, like that's going to happen.

Today I woke up and decided on something. It's time for a change. So I sent off a few messages, and got to school early. I changed my breakfast from greasy cooked/uncooked/never really toasted/toasted wayyyy too much everything bagel and double double coffee (which has ranged from single single to triple triple depending on who made it) to apple juice. So there you go, that's who you shake things up out of the blue. Last night I realized what needed to change and this is a whole new Stu you'll be reading. So far morning one of sweeping changes seem to be going fine. Let's see how the rest of the day goes.

As if I actually needed any more reason to know that living in Canada is much better than living in the states. Man do I feel sorry for those Americans. So dumb, so naieve, so limited. Well that's what you get when you don't have gun control I guess.

If I hear one more person complain their job sucks, I'm going to scream. Remember, your job can't be that bad because it didn't make this list. So quit your whining and get back to work because I'm sick and tired of hearing about it.

Well, it'e election time in Ontario and that means silly season. Yes I will not talk about yesterday's Lions game. Look 3rd sentance in and that was my first reference to football. Anyways back to politics. Yeah, seems the federal liberals want to hold a vote on gay marriages. Needless to say if this passes, I'm going conservative October 2nd. That's my political viewpoint.

No need to talk about the lions when I can talk politics.

Just got back from playing some football...(damn, first sentance again had football in it). Had a good time too, I've really improved my pass catching abilities over last year (and you people said playing video games won't help at all). For some weird and strange reason, I felt faster than I normally do. My legs just weren't getting tired as I ran across the field. The weird thing is I don't work out, so there is no physical reason why I should be moving faster than I normally do.

After the game we went to the local gas station to get some gatorade and talk about the game. So in pulls porn star wannabe brother on his motorcyle (picture of his bike is on my other machine). He parks his bike behind my car, thus boxing me in (urgh) and talks with us for about 20 mins. We are all about to leave when he notices he left his lights on (double urgh). Now I didn't know this about a bike, but if you can get it up to 5km/h then engine will start. So I casually tell my brother...find a hill and roll down it. Anyways, he's trying and trying to get the bike to start, until I point out that he has the kill switch on. Flick the switch, give him a little boost and the bike is off and running.

So that was my day. I'm gonna shower now, because I need one.

Ok, here's my quick football tidbit for the day (I know, I'm trying to cut down on the Lions talk, but they are undefeated right now!). Anyways, I don't think they'll win Sunday, but that's just a guess...12 straight losses in Green Bay, I don't think this will be the year they break the streak (that is pathetic) but hey at least they broke the 5 straight losses to the Cardnials streak (yes...that was actually a streak).

Quickly off topic, I'm having BBQ for dinner tonight. Umm...yeah, I don't know what else to post right now...so umm....yeah. Well have a nice day!

I'm soo mad right now. After a spirited come from behind 17-14 win over the St. Louis rams to move my record to 9-7, I missed out on the playoffs on a tiebreaker. Yes, I do get emotional over Madden. I'm about to click and go through the super bowl right now. For those interested, it's Bucs vs. Raiders (again).

And the superbowl champion is:

THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS! They won 30-27 in overtime. Man that must have been a good game.

Charles Rogers won rookie of the year. Micheal Vick won MVP. Dennis Erikson was coach of the year (Talon Boy is happy). So now, I'm going to finish the offseason, do a draft then work on getting the lions into the playoffs season 2.

Since when did drinking on a Wednesday night become a good idea? I don't know, but I like it! Kinda like Rock 'n Roll. It's only rock and roll but I like it, yes I do. Yeah, I'm going to stop posting now as class starts in 6 hours. So good night/good morning/hey hey kids!

Head coach Steve Mariucci believes the defensive line can become the strength of his stop unit this season, and in reality, it may have to for the Lions to compete.

Excuse me if that doesn't sound familiar, because I heard the exact same thing 2 years ago when Marty (I give the best press conferences) took over. Yeah I know, I'm talking a little too much football lately in this blog, but come on, the Lions are tied for the best record in the NFL! Let me enjoy this week while it lasts because next Monday, I probably won't even mention the team.

Ok, so you guys and gals want to know what else is going on with this blog? Well, I am in class right now. Umm, I brought my digi cam to school. Didn't take any pictures worth posting, but if you chat with me on MSN, you'll get to see them. Umm, what else...I washed my car 2 straight days. Why? Well as you may or may not know, I am one of the laziest people alive. So I figured why spend a whole day washing my car, when I could just as easily spread it across 3 days.

Day #1 was washing the exterior. Simple enough, wash the outside, spray some armor all on the tires to give them that extra special look.

Day #2 was cleaning the interior. Wipe down the surfaces, vacum the inside, scrub out some iced tea stains in the back seat as well as greast stains by the drivers feet.

Day #3 is cleaning the in between parts. This involves areas like when you open the door and you see all that dust and what not. That kind of stuff...maybe I'll clean the windows too. Maybe I'll finally clean out that ash tray of the cigarette powder (the stuff in there is supposed to absorb odurs, except I don't smoke, so it's a whole lot of white powder that's been in there for a year. I could use an extra change compartment seeing as too many people (3 I think) know of my secret loonie hiding spot. Any other spots that need to be cleaned (trunk) and detailing are going to be done. By the end of today, I should have a super clean car.

Oh shit, I just realized that when I saw the gas price at 62 cents a litre, I was actually dreaming last night (no really, I was). Damm, when you get 3 hours into your day and you think that your dreams are a reality, you got some serious problems. That isn't good, I need a job.

I didn't update my blog in class today, so I'm doing it from the wireless comfort of my kitchen. I figured out I can be most effective working here because I have a nice view of the outdoors and the food from my chair. Plus I don't have to feel guilty about taking food outside of the kitchen (one thing I rarely do in my house). Why don't I take food out of the kitchen? Because it makes a mess. Keep the food to one area and keep everything clean. That's the way I work. There is nothing more I hate seeing than a bunch of dishes left lying around the house. It's just not right. I also can't stand people eating chips in a hotel room bed (really long story) and in my car. I rarely even drink in my own car because I hate seeing it so much.

I almost forgot to update my blog during class today. Since the first week is already over, I'm trying to pay attention in class again. Seems so far I'm up to 50 % internet, 50% teacher. Which is a good ratio for me (probably bad for every other human) but hey, it's a start, if I can get it to 60/40 I think I'll do pretty good (I've passed with 20/80 last semester). Anyways, it's weird to see the buzz about the lions build inside of Detroit. Just give those fans one season opening win and all of a sudden it's a whole new world. Even the writers who normally aren't impressed with turning coal into gold are optimistic. Man that town is such a homer city. Well I'll enjoy it while it lasts after 2 years of doom and gloom. We got the packers next Sunday. This will be the Lions first true test of the season (let's face it, beating the cardnials is like beating up a kid in a wheel chair...you won, but did you really accomplish anything?) If we can beat Green Bay at Lambeau field, I seriously think Detroit will raise a statue in the honor of Steve Marriucci.

LIONS WIN! That is all for today. Ok, maybe a picture.



Yeah, that's about enough...my page is looking pretty empty without some images. Hopefully the lions will win again next week so I'll have a new picture for my lovely readers.

Yay, I'm a business (fuck it if I can't spell, it's not english) class today. Teacher said you should really buy the textbook, it's $90. Well screw that, I'm going to the cottage to drink with that money this weekend. As such, you won't see an update this weekend from me (pauses for crying). This class really sucks, but the teacher does speak english pretty good, which is a plus. I'm hungry, I feel like an everything bagel toasted with butter and a large double double. Mmmm bagel. See I can eat ethnic foods. My arm is sore...I don't know why.

I slept with the window open last night and the stupid lawn mowers from the golf course behind my house was driving around at 6:15am. Don't they know I need my sleep? Bah, I'm going to wakl out on this class soon. This blog is actually not going anywhere so I should stop it, but I won't. The Jets-Skins game had a good finish last night. Too bad my fantasy players didn't do anything. But on the plus side, they weren't in the lineup. Ever notice how every girl has a look they give you when you say something they don't agree with. And that look just freezes for hours at a time. There are some girls that are still giving me the look for something I said 5 years ago.

Oh damn, I just realized I haven't pushed the post and publish button yet. I would have been upset if I lost my blog. Good thing I didn't and you people are reading it.

Back in class. Damm that other class is ugly. If I ever get to the point where I am at least 10 years older than the rest of the people in my class, please shoot me, I don't deserve to live. Old people go to night school. Young kids go to day school. That's how the world works. Yeah, I'm blogging a lot from class now, it beats paying attention to java reviews (which I already know). Funny too how much the class has tailed off since Tuesday. It's not as crowded as it was last time. I'm predicting that by the 23rd, there will be empty spots at the tables. Let's see if it happens.

Yay, Stu just got a wireless router for his house! Now I can blog from bed. Welcome me to 2002.

There is a really strange feeling in this class right now. Everybody realizes this this their last semester together. Even though some people claim they will be doing some information security course together, we all know half of them won't be there, and of that half that go into it, only a few will finish. So essentially this is our last semester together as a group. Depressing because we won't know until we are gone and stop talking to each other how great these days actually are. I'm not going to write a sappy blog because I don't do stuff like that. I just know that this is going to be the best semester around.

Sorry Rosa about our chat. Stupid network keeps kicking me out of MSN for no reason at all. So for the rest of you that don't know yet, I'm back at Sheridan for 4 more months (pauses for applause). Yes my last semester of CST has arrived. Wait...the teacher is speaking...I got so involved with MSN, Blogger, Family Guy DVD that I forgot I had a teacher in class talking. Bah. So yeah, the network is crap today, lineup at Tim Horton's sucked, and the class is over crowded. So why am I here? I dunno...I guess it's because I can't find a better place I guess. On the plus side it is double cohort year so there is an above normal amount of freshmeat here (heehehe). And by meat I mean the beef variety from cattle farms...I don't know what you people think I meant. Ever since mad cow, beef prices have dropped. Speaking of dropping, out of 35 original people in my first CST class...only 15 remain. Damm, I wish I had the foresight to take a picture of the room that day, there would have been a whole lot of stories to tell with the dropouts and whatnot. Now I'm feeling depressed, although proud that I've fought through 3 years of this stuff (ok, I didn't really fight that hard, but you get the idea, I've survived which is what's important). Enough of the depressing stuff, for those readers of mine in their first College/University class, I say take a picture and store it away for a couple of years, people will think you are weird now, but they'll understand after you graduate.

Hmm...I'm a guy that doesn't pretend he knows anything about college football. But yet in Yahoo's recent College Football Pool, I finished 215 of 76528 people! 14 out of 16 picks right! Hehe, I think I might get used to this. Let's see how I do next week. In other news, I'll be opening my own 1-900 pick line for those of you addicted to gambling.

It's labour day. Now lets take a day to honour Joe worker the best way we know how. Let's drink some beer! Of course for me labour day only means school tommrrow (except for last year but that's a different story altogether). Back to labour day itself. I like the concept of workers taking a day off to honour the hard work they've done throughout the whole year. It pains me to see some malls open today so they can make a few extra dollars. It brings me back to my thought on situations like this. If I need something yesterday, and today the stores are not open, I will still need it tommrrow. That's some food for thought next time a company whines about not being open and losing business.