Can I Kick It?

yes you can

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My last blog post. (or is it?)

I’m going to miss high school. It’s served its purpose in my life and I’m grateful for that, but it’s had its time and now I have to move forward. Lately what I’ve been coming to grasp is the reality that I likely won’t ever see some people again. It’s easy to have a lot of friends in high school but only because you see those people everyday. When school officially ends, at least for us seniors, we’ll find out which friendships are real and those that existed only because of the convenience of school. Like I was saying, I’ve been learning the life lesson that some people are only meant to be in your life for a certain amount of time. In this case, high school. My brother walked me through it. My whole thought process is: Yeah, I understand and accept that you’re meant to have certain friends for only a period of time. But isn’t that so tragic yet at the same time beautiful?! So dramatic, man. As much as it sucks, that’s the reality. I’ve come to terms with it but again, it still sucks. I’m thinking of the future of that moment when I run into someone from high school and we start to reminisce about the past. Nostalgia is a word that’s been stuck in my head for a long time now. I know it’s not good to dwell on the past, but it’s so nice to think back and remember good times you’ve lived through. You can pull those thoughts out wherever you are, whenever. They warm you up. I’m not trying to live in the past, and yes, God-willing there is still a whole future full of good times ahead, but it’s such a big dose of life to take in. It’s such a good part of life to have. A brain that can remember things. Memory. I’m thankful for all the people I could share my life with up to this point...even if some of them were only meant to be there for a little while. That’s the pill I had to swallow these past 2 months. I’m thankful for the jokes we made, the stresses we suffered together, and the little windows we gave each other which allowed us to peak into each other’s lives. I met a lot of good people in high school. I’m glad they could play a part in my life and I could play a part in theirs. 

I’m going to be saying a lot of goodbyes this week and the next. As dismal as that sounds, that’s life.

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I’ve always wanted to do Muay Thai ever since I watched Ong Bak when I was small (which, in hindsight, probably wasn’t something good for a 7 year old kid to watch) but I never had the time nor the money. There’s still time though! I know someone who started Muay Thai in their late 20′s after he got married. When I’m able to pay $100 a month on my own I’ll consider joining a class. 

Anyways, enjoy the knockouts!

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Man I can’t wait to go back to work here in August when the CNE opens again. I just loved being there because of the Toronto feel. Working at the CNE was the best first job I could ask for! Especially at night when all the lights were on...I think that’s the best time to be there, when it gets dark. It’s charming. Being surrounded by lots of people all having a good time is a nice work environment. Good vibes all around all the time. Seeing people’s eyes light up when you handed them their freshly made Beavertail was a plus as well, haha.  

Holla at cha boy when you reach the CNE this summer but don’t ask for a free Beavertail lol because NAH

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I was listening to this song on Saturday after prom. It had this certain reminiscing feel to it that I liked instantly. It took me pretty much all day Saturday to absorb everything that happened the night before. This song helped me do that lol. Is that just me or? It always takes me a day or so to process my thoughts from a night that I enjoyed a lot. I had a hangover but not from alcohol...it was literally a hangover from fun.

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The night school scholar club. 

These people made the long Mondays and Wednesdays at night school bearable for me. I honestly wouldn’t have survived advanced functions without them haha.

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There’s two more weeks until exams and here I am falling back into my old habit of beginning studying at 12am and finishing at 2am. My immediate future is currently riding on how wisely my adolescent self will use the time in the next two weeks. I still haven’t even bought my prom date’s corsage and prom is 2 days away. Bruh

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Found this on 9gag. I can’t exactly describe what emotion it gives me nor can I explain why I like it. But I like it. It’s a tad beautiful is all.

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2 weeks ago.

This was a ridiculously tiring workout. I was sore for over a week! Tons of fun though. 

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My Sunday night.

*Biking full speed down an empty Lawrence Avenue East at 12:30 a.m after a chill night is, simply put, nice.

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I had a good weekend. 

Terrific weather and awesome company each day from Friday to Monday. I can’t fully describe it you know? Every day was GOOD. It’ll definitely go down as one of the most chill weekends I’ve had so far this year but it was also only just a foreshadowing of how this summer will be...hopefully! Other than the fact that I pray/hope to be accepted into post-secondary school in September since I got onto the waiting list, this summer will hopefully be the highlight of 2015. Not being sure of something is daunting, but God has a plan. I can truly say that at this current time I’m “enjoying the days of my youth” (Ecclesiastes 11:9). I’m just being real, but I’m glad I can say getting ripped or getting wasted has never played a part in the good days of my youth haha. Here’s one thing I learned from being in high school for 4 years: contrary to popular belief, you don’t need Heineken or kush to have a good time! Not pointing fingers, but I’d rather be able to remember the good times I have lol. 

The next 3 months have a lot in store for me. Let the good times roll

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I’ve been reading a lot about ancient history recently so I felt I should share a scene from my favourite war movie...apart from Saving Private Ryan of course. Enjoy.

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So much obligatory spending for this month holy crap D:

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Long road trips have been a big part of my childhood. I have a good amount of family on my dad’s side scattered around the U.S.; mostly around New York, Florida, Virginia, and Connecticut (though we’ve never driven all the way to Florida). It always plays out like this: my parents tell us we’re going a road trip to somewhere in the U.S to go see one of my aunts or cousins, we pack our stuff the couple days before we plan on leaving, we wake up at 3 or 4 a.m, pack the car, then head out into the night with a 10-12 hour drive ahead of us. When I was smaller I dreaded road trips because I had nothing to do but look out the window for 10 hours. But as I got older, when I discovered the mp3 player and the Gameboy and the D.S, the long trips became much more bearable. Music and a couple good books are in my opinion the best travel companions. It’s really nice when you’re listening to good music and you’re looking out the window at vast fields of farmland or green forests or mountains. It’s a perfect time to think. So, as I type this, I’m chilling on a bed in a Best Western in New Haven, Connecticut. My family is sleeping. I might as well make the best of this quiet time by writing a blog post, am I right? Anyways, we’re leaving early Sunday morning. In between that time we’re visiting my cousins and exploring NY with my godmother. Peace. 

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One of my favourite movies.

**Aim, we’re watching this movie together one day. Lol. I still can’t believe you haven’t seen this!

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Watching the Raptors game at the moment. I’m not an avid sports fan. It’s currently at 71-104 Washington. Doesn’t look too good. But I’m with good company so I don’t mind! Perfect way to end the weekend. Laying back and taking it easy. Tbh I wasn’t as productive as I wanted to be these past two days but what the hell. I won’t be worrying about that test I didn’t study for 10 years from now. Anyways, PEACE.

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You’re gonna take WHAT!?

When my G1 came in the mail there was an additional sheet with it called the Gift of Life Consent Form. I remember a while ago like last year or the one before when I was getting my health card renewed and I checked a box that said I wanted to be an organ donor. Apparently that wasn’t the official form. Anyways, I was filling out the sheet and it took longer than I thought. I guess it was because I was working with the reality that I will die one day and I was signing a form that would allow Ontario to cut me open afterwards and take out my organs for the benefit of others. It said by becoming an organ donor I could save 8 lives and enhance 45 others. Believe me, I’m down to do all of that. But then there was this list of human organs and a blurb above it that told me to check off the parts of my body I didn’t want to be taken from me after death. That part took me a while! The only ones I checked off the list were my eyes, skin, and bones. First of all, my eyes are terrible so I doubt anyone could possibly benefit from those. My skin and bones I want to keep so I can look presentable at my funeral...that is, if everything is still intact after I die, haha. Too dark? 

The signed and enveloped consent form is waiting to be put in a mailbox by yours truly. Here’s to saving lives! 

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Finished my essay and handed it in. I gave up my Friday  for this. I guess you can say that’s my fault. I’m happy though because I met the deadline for both my assignments. Time to make the most out of this weekend!