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Monthly Archives: July 2004

still the same

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

I am not feeling any better. Still frustrated at being home – all my friends from school live in BC or Washington or somewhere else, and I'm terribly lonely here. My greatest fear is being alone, and it comes true every summer. Tonight I burst out at my parents because I'm so frustrated with being [...]

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What a bloody balls-up

Wednesday, July 7, 2004

Partly the fault of whoever names colours, but mostly mine. Today we're doing trim on a house, windows and doorframes in “Clam Chowder” (which is pastel yellow) and “Clay Tile” (which is a darkish orange). Once the can was opened, though, the clay tile was a little orangey. Same as the swatch, but things always [...]

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weird parents

Tuesday, July 6, 2004

Elaine: “Mom, we're out of sherry cooking wine.” Mom: “Did you drink it?” She was being totally serious. Mom (to dad): “Elaine lost her house key.” Dad: “Where's your house key Elaine?” Elaine: “If I knew that…. “ Dad (just getting home): “Did anyone call for me?” Elaine: “No.” Dad: “Did Mike Smith call for [...]

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the tragically hip!

Friday, July 2, 2004

yeah, I went to the concert last night. My friend didn’t make it in time, but I went by myself anyway and sold the other ticket to a scalper for $40. Face value was $73.25. Tenth row baby. Oh well, it was AWESOME… and Gord Downie is real fucking weird onstage. He had this thing [...]

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