Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - Life's Been Good to me so Far

Okay, so I got called for set tomorrow - 7:30 AM - Victoria Park and Eglinton. I would have to wake up at 5:00 to be there on time - I woke up sick as a dog today so everything seems to be moving in slow motion (not just a krazy karaoke hangover, but FULL ON soar throat, runny stuff, phlem balls... yum.) STOP My agent just called and SET HAS BEEN CANCELLED, but they're still gonna pay me a bit AND I'm guaranteed another day on set. Life is good right now :)

As for everything else - I feel terrible that I've lost track of people and time over the last few months. It has taken me awhile to figure out what's most important in life, and I'm slowy beginning to pick up the pieces. That sounds much more terribly profound than it is. Really what I'm saying is that I've been going through the process of discovering alternative options to living life. I am slowly burying the life that I THOUGHT I would have and unearthing a life that I never thought was possible. Arg. That sounds even worse.

Okay, so LOTS of fun stuff happening in the next few weeks:

This Saturday at D's - Triple house party deluxe for the last time ever.

Tuesday, Skaryoke @ Cafe May - Costumes n' EVERYTHING.

Halloween Night - Work at the theatre then off to the house party smellin' like popcorn - yummy

WEll, I'm gonna go watch old episodes of Sex and the City now - I'm, truly, loving no TV at home; it seems like I'm utilizing my time so much better.

My foot is itchy.

Kate

Current mood: bouncy

Monday, October 27, 2003 - Arg.

Okay, so I'm still sick and tomorrow's Skaryoke and I'm just. whatever.

Was on set for 2 days - nice loooong days. I started coughing during one of the scenes and I actually had to leave while they were filming (luckily it was a funeral scene so it all looked believable). I got to work with puppets. Fun.

So, another dilemma - I made just as much in 2 days as I would make in a week at a "normal" job. A post production company called me about a Receptionist position - do I take it becauise I know the film industry is gonna be slow over the winter? Then WHY am I going to my old principal agent on Thursday if I'm even considering this, but I gotta pay the fuckin' rent, ya know? I just want to catch up.

I just want to crawl in a hole and.

K

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - Ow... ouch... uw.....arg.

That's how every letter I type with my index fingers feels - yes, my friends - I've rediscovered knitting. So far I have made nuthing, BUT a BEAUTIFUL scarf is on the way! I spent the ENTIRE evening knitting. I missed the entire Wedding Singer movie (well, not the part with Billy Idol; that would be a sin).

SO Bishop Allen is playing in Buffalo, New York on December 4th. Anyone wanna go on a little road trip?! I can't drive on my own, and I don't have a car, but I could be in charge of sandwiches and refreshing drinks.

Tomorrow night is that party - like - thing at my house (in my apartment?!) I don't even know what's going on. Anyone who's coming, if you could please provide a bag of chips, or some snack of some sort, that would make my dreams come true. Also BYOB.

I have to work at the theatre tomorrow afternoon and evening... Hopefully Joe will be nice and clean out the machine for me... although it might be his turn - who knows. I'm still not 100% sure about my costume, but I'm sure I'll manage to throw SOMETHING together... perhaps I could knit something up!! Nope. I like that, "Nope". It's the 2000's alternative to "Not".

Who's coming to the Royal Winter Fair with me this year??

EVEN MORE exciting, 1050 Chum still has Oldies Dances - I know there's one THIS Saturday on the Queensway, but I'm thinking' we're all gonna be too pooped from Friday, so we'll have to go to the next one for sure. I don't know if they're weekly dances, or what, but I've signed up for the newsletter.

I had my job interview today - the more I think of it, the more and more I like it. I don't now if I'll get it though because they know my old Boss and he was an ass and I kinda (sorta) told him so.

So, I still have no cable, but I discovered tonight that I do get channel 8. Drew Carey is my new favourite show.

My armpit is itchy.

xxxKate

Sunday, December 28, 2003 - Oh Dear...

I am back from a night out at Loon's with the gang - I am about to do something that will change the course of time/my life/the universe... I just have to remember all the reasons I'm doing so.

Kate

heyangel 2003-12-28 06:54 am UTC (from 65.49.69.136, via 66.185.84.75) (link) Select what are you talking about? (Reply to this) (Thread)

pathykat 2003-12-29 04:39 pm UTC (from 64.228.116.155) (link) Select Hey, I was deciding on the fate of my relationship. We've talked it all out and I guess we'll see how it goes from here. K

Sunday, January 18, 2004 - Loonie

Just got home from a night out with the gals - there is nothing better than sinking into the couch and letting everything that is everything take over your mind and conversation... Oh dear... this makes no sense, but that doesn't seem to matter so much right now.

The past week has been full of promising things that will make my "everyday" life that much more liveable/enjoyable...

You have NO idea... no idea...

A few days ago, I couldn't fathom a reason to be here, but now it all seems to make sense... It's not supposed to make sense... cuz what is "sense" and who are you to tell me what "sense" is, or what it's supposed to be... I guess it's something we're meant to figure out on our own... But please, don't figure it out too soon, cuz you'll be gone.

Tomorrow I wake up to a day of nothing. No where to be, no place to scurry off to... nothing to stand in the way of keeping in touch, or figuring out what's really wrong.

I'm still confused - how did it all become my fault, or is this something I've created in my mind... something that doesn't really exist at all...

I'm tired and my snack mix is burnig away the last trace of toothpaste on my bud.

Goodnight to all... I'm sorry.

Kate

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - Sleepy Time

It has been 5 days since I started my new pact and everything is going according to plan. I thought I was incapable of holding down a normal conversation without it, but I proved that theory wrong with a 2-hour long catch up with my good buddy, Em. We even made tentative plans for tomorrow afternoon - hooray!

Okay, there is much more I would like to post, but the sleepy time tea has suddenly kicked in.

K

maya_jz 2004-01-21 08:36 pm UTC (from 65.50.26.73) (link) Select Your strength is admirable, babe. :) You quit smoking cigarettes like it was no one's business and now this. I realize you had some help, but you just make these things look so easy. And you obviously inspire people (read: Kirby, and the rest of us who are watching). Keep at it. You rock!

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - Hmmmmm

Okay, so I'm wasting a little time before I have to dry my hair and head off to karaoke. I'm working with a new guy tonight, so I'm a little nervous... I'm always so paranoid that he's gonna forget some essential wire, or the song books, or the selection sheets... oh shit... did I even ask him if he was going to bring those??

I wish I didn't feel so frickin' unsettled in my gut, myself... I wish I could be excited about things rather than counting down the seconds until they're done and I can be back at home.

Arg. I have no idea what to wear tonight - I'm thinkin' jeans (now that they fit again) but for the shirt, I'm at a complete loss...

Okay, my hair is at the perfect dampness for drying now.

K

Monday, January 26, 2004 - Dear LiveJournal

Oh my, have you seen the snow out there?? We had a total of 7 people who showed up for the second show at the theatre tonight - I was shocked that we had that many turn out!

Oh LJ, I gotta learn to stop being so hard on myself and to stop taking everything to the extreme! Why can't I just be a normal gal and roll with the punches?? Why must everything be soooo dramatic?? I feel like I'm driving myself crazy!

Ramona is having a nice little snooze - she looks so lovely when she naps. I have discovered these odd little pimples on her chin and they form in to the loveliest little scabs. My mom said that they're from eating out of plastic dishes, so I changed her dinnerware, but she's still getting them. Perhaps it's because she's getting old - they don't seem to bug her too much, so that's good.

I have a job interview on Thursday afternoon. I'm gonna nail this one if it kills me! I've just gotta work full-time again; this vagabond lifestyle is killing me! My personal goal is to have something ANYTHING by the end of Feb. I just wanna pay the rent - i just wanna eat - I just want to wake up in the morning and think of something besides money woes.

This cold weather is making my skin oh so dry and itchy.

Okay, I must go and moisturize.

K

Wednesday, February 4, 2004

Okay y'all, it's time to get serious... I went out and found me a full time job again! Hooray!! I'll be starting at the fine University of Toronto tomorrow morning (8:30 sharp). It's gonna be kinda tough to get back in the habit of the early morning routine, but I figure it won't take long. I am so happy to be out in the working world again. Don't get me wrong, the last 7 months have been great fun, but there's something about the stability of getting that cheque every two weeks (and I've also found myself craving routine like a mad man!) I'm so happy. The $ is good, the benefits are amazing, the hours are short and I can come home at the end of the day and not even think about work - sigh.

Today I am spending the day cleaning-up around the abode and doing laundry laundry and a little more laundry. I've decided to take a little break from my chores to do a quick post and crossword - bless.

If you have called in the last few days and I have not returned your call, please don't fret; I've been working over at Joe's, the Revue, Interviews, and home - oh so busy, but oh so happy.

Well my friends, this is my last day of freedom; must use all the precious hours I have left. Ta ta for now...

Kat

Saturday, February 7, 2004 - 10:15PM - Saturday

Okay, so I ran in to a friend of mine at the video store earlier this evening. She congratulated me on my job - I replied with, "Ya, well it's easy and the $$'s good". She replied, "Ya, it must be nice to have the stability again - to be able to go to the dentist - those things are important." - Wow. Ya, my job is... ok. The people are... ok." They seem to have really liked the old girl, but now she's gone and I'm there and I'm gonna grow on them. And OF COURSE the girl at Butler's Pantry asked me for my # today so she can hire me IF they're hiring next week - Great. And OF COURSE I get called for set, and an audition on the same day - Whatever... like I really want to be in the Velvatine Rabbit... ya... does anyone undersatnd why life seems to work this way?

I spent the day with my Mother - After spending a night with my *guy*, I came home, cleaned house and anxiosly awaited my Mother's arrival for out Saturday. She rang the bell, I answered the door, she assesed my outfit - and our day begins.

We walked to Butler's, she threatened to sit down before the waiter had a chance to clear the tables - we sat, the waiter was a little late with the salad dressing, but that was ok. We ate beside this guy I met on set over a year ago - ya see, he was a real hunk, my friend told him I thought so and we made eyes at eachother for the rest of the day. Today I sat and watched him make eyes at his girlfriend.

We went to PHARMAKON.

As we walked along the slippery sidealk, we discussed the possibillities of the day - Value Village? Sherway? Cloverdale? House hunting in the O.D?, Swiss Chalet?

Because of a unmentionable reason, we were late getting to Mystic River - let the record show it was the Mother's fault. We should've booted it past that lady in the wheelchair. Angry refund time.

Because of our late beginning, dinner was also off, so we went to Winner's, I tried on some GREAT jeans, but did not purchase them at the begging and pleading of Mother.

We went to Rogers - ran in to that friend - and headed to Loons for a couple rounds of cold ones and some pita & hummus. Went by the theatre for popcorn and headed home for the fil-im.

I knitted an ENTIRE hat while I got a FULL-ON LR - see, the trick is to distract them with such things as a good movie, or fil-im.

Now I am at home listening to Bishop Allen, wearing comfy pants, and thinkin' life is pretty neat right now... whatever.

G'night.

K

Sunday, February 8, 2004 - 10:17PM - To the Gang at LJ

www.bishopallen.com
www.livejournal.com
www.bored.com (crosswords)
www.worldexclusive.com
www.kirb.freeshell.org
www.gooogle.com (where I look up old boyfriends and people I used to know in general)
www.eventfusion.net (to see if they have indeed NOT taken me off their web site yet - can I sue?)
www.emilieclairebarlow.com

Please help me expand my web coolness by replying below (yes, even the lurkers should feel free to apply.)

heyangel 2004-02-09 01:17 pm UTC (from 65.49.69.136, via 66.185.84.75) (link) Select obviously www.friendster.com !! (Reply to this)

scarlet_522 2004-02-09 08:04 pm UTC (from 65.50.88.97, via 66.185.84.75) (link) Select I'm on Friendster too. www.homestarrunner.com (may not appeal to all but is best when under the influence of some substance or another) www.tuckermax.com (notably- the Tucker Max stories are the best) there are more but I can't remember them. -A

Sunday, February 8, 2004 - 10:25PM - It's a School Night

Oh dear, what have a gotten myself in to? I had a normal weekend and now it's Sunday and I gotta go to work tomorrow - it still feels strange, but I'm thinking I'll get used to it pretty quick. I have a new favourite restaurant (although I've never eaten there) called the bagel. It's on College St west of Spadina and I've passed by it a zillion times, but I never pictured it to look inside like it looked inside. I'm gonna go there for lunch tomorrow and sit and read a paper and have some coffee and pretend that things are as normal.

I got my Smart Serve today. It was such a sinch! Now I will be smarter as I serve - dirty.

Okay, I am too pooped for this party.

Kate

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 11:43PM - Waaaaaaaaaaaay past my bed time...

I shouldn't still be up. I should be nestled in bed, sipping my tea and doing a crossword... Then what the heck am I doing updating now??...

... Arg.

. g'night..

K

Tuesday, March 9, 2004 - 6:16PM - Long time no update...

and for that, I apologize.

Life has been pretty wacky lately. It's hard to believe that only a couple months ago, I couldn't think of a reason to live... dramatic, yes, but eerily true. Now I landed a great job, my guy is the best guy, and I've got some sorta manageable routine. Things are good... very much so.

Sigh... I must eat something...now.

Kate

Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:41

Hey Gang,

It has been too long (why do all my entries start like that??) I just came back from the loveliest day with the Mother. We hit some garage sales, had breakfast at Aries Place, hit the gym (she LOVED it), got a footrub, then off to Thai for You! Yes, my Mother tried Thai food (and loved that too!!) Tonight, I gotta meet my feller at L'Arte then we're going to his for a night for an of hot lovin' oooooooo!! Things are pretty dandy overall... Ramona is the puffiest, my stools are regular and I'm in love - who could ask for anything more!? Okay, off to wash up - will write soon... er or later.

K

Thursday, July 1, 2004 - 11:25AM - Well Hellllllllllllloooooooooooo

Okay, so it's officially SUMMER!!!! Today is my guys birthday and last night we had the celebration of a life time!! He LOVED his gifts (thank God) and he looks oh so handsome :)

Tonight I'm hosting my weekly karaoke night at Loons (and I gotta feeling it's gonna be a good one). I'm gonna spend the day resting the vocal chords and chatting on-line (while I wait for my Guy to come home from his birthday lunch with his folks). Okay, I'm gonna do a little clean-up now....
later!!!!


K

heyangel 2004-07-06 09:04 am UTC (from 64.231.64.47) (link) Select kate - are you at work? MSN? MUST TALK TO YOU! xxxoo h.

Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 12:04 Yawn and Stretch!

Hi All,

It is a beautiful Sunday morning and I'm hanging out with my fella over at his place. I came here last night after spending a day on set. It was so much fun; I managed to hit a garage sale on the way, and since it was so early, I got all the best stuff! 7 different items of clothing for $1 each! I even wore a pair of the pants in the office scene (which, by the way Amanda, Nick was the set decorator of AND I invited him for Friday night!). A couple of the skirts were too small... any takers?? First one to respond to this gets first pick - they're both a size five - would fit a small frame - one is a long cool lookin' jean skirt and the other is an above the knee beige casual wear skirt...

Then it was out to the street where I spent the whole afternoon crossing the intersection of Adeliade and York doing the wave along with a crowd of 77 other extras - good times! I read this months issue of US magazine from cover-to-cover, so if you wanna know what the latest is with the Olsen twins, you know who to ask...

Today I am meeting Maya for lunch and then I plan to rush home to give Ramona the cuddles she deserves... so tender.

Tonight will be a lovely little cocktail party at my buddy, Cheryl's place. I gotta be sure not to overdo it; I tend to do that out of nerves in unfamiliar crowds (hence, Miss Pierogi 2004).

And, of course, Wednesday is my special day, so I will be seeing my guy and having a blast! As you all know, the big shin-dig will be on Friday night in my backyard. A night full of friends, snackin', getting naked by the fence, and Dead Mans Club... what else could a girl ask for??

Okay, gotta blow - He's out of the shower.

Twas nice catchin' up.

xxxKate