Slip of the minds

I almost forgot!
I got my Firearms licence!
Almost forgot to add that!
It was great fun up at the range. I have a few of the targets as souvenirs of the day. I had the opportunity to shoot these;
Glock .40cal,
.38cal Revolver,
.22cal, (its a russian pistol, I forget the name for it)
9mm Ruger (double action only)

We'll be going out to the range again on January 2nd. I can't wait. We'll have the opportunity to use the rifles and shotguns this time around.
It's lots of fun out there. Gives you a complete respect for firearms and changes your perspective from them being used to killing people to something that is really safe if used properly and can be really fun.

Especially Constabled

Now that that is out of the way, I can go into what I have been doing all this time.
Not much. Going to class, learning how to be a police officer. We also got the chance to goto the court houses in Toronto, twice. In my opinion if you're wanting to go into a field of law enforcement this place is the best to start going to learn how all the stuff you've learned in the book is applied. We had the chance to see quite a few interesting cases. There were robberies, assaults, and murder. It was by far very beneficial to what we were doing. This brings me into the next topic. What I've have decided to do after I graduate from this course with a college diploma. I've decided to work as a Court Officer in Toronto for a while to gain experience and network a little to possibly increase my chances of becoming a full fledged Police Officer. The court officers are known as, "Special Constables" because they have the powers of a police officer, but only in the courts and during their shift. Whereas, a police officer has their powers 24/7. None the less it will be great experience and since I will be working for the Toronto Police. The move to a Police Officer will almost be a lateral move for me. I have also heard that they hire especially from the Court Officers, seeing as they have most of the knowledge of a police officer and know the procedures and how to exercise their powers within the law. The great bonus about it all is that its a Monday to Friday job, working normal day hours and I would work only 4 weekends out of the year. This is indeed, quite a sweet deal. Oh! Did I mention that the pay is great too ?
So I'm quite excited about that venture. Hopefully I'll be able to do it.
And that my friends is an account of my whereabouts and decisions of these past couple weeks.

That ends this episode! Stay tuned for our next installment! Same bad time, same bad channel.

Merry-Happy Holi-christmas

Well it has indeed been quite a while since I've written here. Unfortunately, but I guess theres a few things that are to be addressed in this 'episode'. So! The first order of business will be ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS! or should I say, "The Happy Holidays". I really do not understand why people are so concerned with the apparent political correctness of this. It is, after all the whole reason for December being what it is. Other wise it would just be another month. I find it hilarious how people will say that they are offended by someone saying, "Merry Christmas!". Can this simple and innocent phrase or well wishing be THAT destructive that it causes companies and places of importance to put enforced BANS on it ? What is it about the phrase that makes it so dangerous or offensive ?
To address the first question, I'm sure many of you will agree that phrases or words can be quite hurtful or "destructive" if you will. But can a phrase that is meant as a well wishing be so destructive to society ? I highly doubt that this will bring down nations or destroy cultures. Although I'm sure some of the nut jobs out there would disagree. Now to address the second of the questions, If you break the whole thing down and know exactly what these two words mean, I'm positive that it will prove my point to the harmlessness of this whole thing.
So to start off,

Mer·ry
–adjective, mer·ri·er, mer·ri·est.

1.	full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man.

2.	laughingly happy; mirthful; festively joyous; hilarious: a merry time at the party.

3.	Archaic. causing happiness; pleasant; delightful.

Christ·mas
–noun

1.	the annual festival of the Christian church commemorating the birth of Jesus: celebrated on December 25 and now generally observed as a legal holiday and an occasion for exchanging gifts.

Now after all that, the meanings say it all. "cheerfulness, joyous, happy, laughingly". Last time I checked these words were definitely not on the list of hurtful or harmful.
So to conclude with this, since its gone way longer than I expected. Sure "Christmas" is indeed the belief of the birth of Jesus in essence, but I believe its gone way past that and should be seen as a holiday of giving to others, spending time with family and friends. I know it is hard for a lot of people to just be nice with others, so I suppose they can have this one month or day to be nice to their fellow human being. And that is what I think this "Merry Christmas" should be seen as.

"Merry Christmas you filthy animals!"

Calvacade of Lights

So we get onto the subway toward Eaton Center, after maybe 4 stops, a couple enters the car. The male gentlemen carrying at least 3 or 4 bags full of little girl clothing. This automatically gets my investigative mind going. So I look him over, and notice he has ink all over his hands, which could have possibly been from him painting or something. He also seemed a little strung out, possibly coming off of some sort of amphetamine. I noticed this with his female companion as well, only she seemed to be speaking in a nasally tone. Which possibly could be that she might have snorted something OR quite possibly she could just have a cold. Who knows. But I'd give her the benefit of the doubt. Anyways, so the male gentlemen begins taking out all these clothes and speaking with his female companion, which could hardly be made out because of the mumbling that was done in their conversation. None the less, these two people quite possibly have had at least $100 worth of children's clothing in their bags. I'm going to assume in a HOPEFUL manner that they are two people who have had a tough time in life and are trying to get something for their little girl(s) at home. Again, I really hope that is the case.

And now on to happier things. So we went to the lighting at Nathan Philip's Square(Toronto City Hall). It was pretty amazing what they did with the fire works and the lights. We were able to get video of it all on the digital camera, so that should be quite the souvenir from the night. They also did a great job at sprucing up Old City Hall(which is now a Court House), which for those who don't know, is an old building with gothic architecture. What they did to turn this building into somewhat less of a downer is they projected colours to quite basically colour in a whole side of the building. I took some pictures of it. It was pretty cool. We also went to see the Swarovski Christmas tree at the Eaton Center, which is quite the sight to see. Apparently there are trees around the world decorated by the company. Which I personally think is an accomplishment for a crystal company. And that was my awesome night. So thats about all I have to say about that. Until next time kiddies!

DON'T FORGET TO DRINK YOUR OVALTINE!

HOLY JAPANESE AUTOMOBILES BATMAN!

THIS JUST IN:
Bigfoot has been sighted having tea and crumpets with Osama Bin Laden in the caves of Mount Rushmore.
Bigfoot is to be considered armed and dangerous. He is currently wanted by the FBI for questioning.

Well now that thats over..An update on my current status. I finally got my paycheck from ShittyGuard. Which is great. I returned their stupid uniform, but I forgot to bring them the tie. Which I'm not worried about having to bring back because I guess in my own childish way I've gotten the last laugh. Well more like a chuckle. So really I got the last chuckle.
Anyways, after that there was the Toronto Police Chief at UOIT. Which was quite interesting, seeing as he could potentially be my next boss for a while. He was pretty well articulated and somewhat inspiring I guess you could say. He's done a great job so far(as far as I can see anyway) with Toronto. He's cleaned up a lot of the garbage and shit rats around the city(drug dealers, gangs, etc.).
So thats about all I have to say...Oh and I got 98% on my Interview/Interrogation test. Which is pretty good, I think.
AND NOW thats all I have to say.
"Stay tuned next time, Same bat time, Same bat channel."

Mad World

Heard this song on a commercial for a video game lol. Apparently its originally from Donnie Darko. None the less, its a good song..

All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places
Worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going no where
Going no where
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression
No expression
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow
No tomorrow
And I find I kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles its a very very
Mad world
Mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
And I feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen
Sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me
No one new me
Hello teacher tell me what’s my lesson
Look right through me
Look right through me
And I find I kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles its a very very
Mad world
Mad world
Enlarging your world
Mad world

--Gary Jules--

Birthday Extravagonzo

So the birthday of the G-unit was celebrated yesterday. A very good bash.

Good food, good friends SEE YA TONIGHT!

(as seen in a "The Keg" commercial).

So anyways, not much has happened. I quit the stupidness of 'ShittyGuard'(Citiguard). They wanted to send me to one of the absolute worst areas of Toronto, by myself with no protection what so ever. Its complete and utter bullshit because all that aside I clearly stated on my resume AND upon interview that I will only be able to work in Mississauga and Brampton. Anyways, I'm much happier anyway. I've applied at some great places, who's service is probably 1000% better than that sorry excuse of a company.
So all that nonsense out of the way leaves approximately nothing left to say! lmao.
Nacho Libre soundtrack is awesome. It should definitely be checked out by all.

Lie to me baby

Well once again, my plans of world domination have been foiled by "THOSE DAMN DIRTY APES!". Haha. No not really.
Anyways, apparently I'm not going to the pub night.



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C'est La Vie.

Goodbye Blue Skies

"Look mummy, there's an aeroplane up in the sky"

Did you see the frightened ones?
Did you hear the falling bombs?
Did you ever wonder why we had to run for shelter when the
promise of a brave new world unfurled beneath a clear blue
sky?

Did you see the frightened ones?
Did you hear the falling bombs?
The flames are all gone, but the pain lingers on.

Goodbye, blue sky
Goodbye, blue sky.
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Goodbye.

"The 11:15 from Newcastle is now approaching"
"The 11:18 arrival...."

--Pink Floyd--

My P.A.L. has a first name...

"Possession and Acquisition License"
Well they've changed the bloody dates for the weapons training AGAIN! Fuckers.
(Dec. 16,17,18) I believe were the dates. It was changed from Nov. 27,28 for the sole reason of 2 more people joining up. How incredibly bullshitty is that? In my opinion completely. Not only unprofessional but really annoying. I mean you get your schedule all marked out and then boom they switch the dates around on you a week before. Especially for those who have jobs and have marked it down as days off. NOW its 3 days off...its unacceptable In my opinion, but then again how much does my opinion count in the hierarchy of administration ?
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More disturbing news from the home front: I forgot my wallet at home today, luckily a comrade was able to assist me in retrieving my belonging from my dwelling house.
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In other news: 'Interviewing and Interrogations'. -Great stuff.
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Well since I got nothing else heres some Strange Facts:

• Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult!
• It's illegal to drink beer out of a bucket while you're sitting on a curb in St. Louis!
• Over 2500 left handed people a year are killed from using products made for right handed people!

....must...not...be...a....phat...bastard....

...damn you..shatner...I...need the...gym..mr spock...
...must...wake...up...at...0730....
...scotty...beam me...up....

HQ'ed

Well I went to the Peel Region Police HQ(Head Quarters).
Really cool stuff. I got to check out the cruisers(apparently the new chargers and the impalas aren't as good as the ford crown v's, INTERESTING). I got to see the parade room(nothing special)...uhhh...didn't get to check out the cells because someone was being held there. From there we went next door to the IDENT building(forensic investigation). Got to see the powder room where there dust objects for finger prints. We got to see where they photograph victims of crimes like assaults and photograph objects as well. We saw some other stuff that I can't remember at the moment. Ah well. Thats all I got folks.
So...
MOVE IT ALONG, NOTHING TO SEE HERE, YOU CAN ALL GO HOME.

What a J - O - B

So I started my job with CITIGUARD(i call it SHITTYGUARD) and they placed at me at some place that didn't even need security. It was a pain in the ass. 12hrs of just sitting there by yourself. Walking around. I know thats what security is about most of the time. But god damn, this place was completely secured. Nothing happened. So I pulled 2, 12hr shifts. That should run me $240. Its alright money...i guess ?
Im going to start looking for a more reputable company and something where I'll have a partner to keep me company. The time goes by a lot faster when you got someone to talk to. lol.

Now today, I'm going to Peel Police HQ(22Division) and then to court. It's going to be pretty interesting. Hopefully we can get to a Toronto station just so I know what to look forward to.
So thats all I have to report.

Make sure to catch our next entry for CHILLS, THRILLS, and SHRILLS....ok probably not but reading is gooda.
(Whats a shrill ?)

-Dan