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| Well kiddies 11 Oscars total for Return of the King isn't too shabby at all.
I seriously had my massive doubts about it getting Best Picture cus of the whole oscar hating fantasy movies and all, guess I was proven wrong. I kinda figured that it would've gotten at least 5 but never did I imagine it would sweep the whole show! This movie...this SERIES deserved every award it was nominated for and then some. Kudos go out to Peter Jackson and Cast and Crew for making Middle Earth a reality, enjoy this moment.
Okay, I've geeked out for now.
Today, I am offically a Cafe Supervisor. I get my pay raise today and do my first ever Overnight at Borders. I am gonna be sooooo tired come 7am when we finish. On the plus side, we get Dennys at 2am and get to listen to good music as we work all night long. I'll e sure to get a nap in this evening before hand so I don't kill myself through the shift. I guess there have been mumblings around the ranks saying that my persona has already changed and that my new status has changed me already. I really can't see what the hell they are talking about but I guess drama needs to endure in that place.
Anywho, nothing new going on either. I'm going to see Club Dread today and the go see my Aunt Sue in Lakewood. I'm gonna go pick up a picture of my Uncle Marshall so I can start a piece which will be at a memorial for him in Newport, RI. It's going to be a real test for me but I'm going to try and blow everyones socks off. You can be sure that'll I'll post daily progress on this bad boy as they occur so stay tuned. I think Acrylic will do the job on this one with a little airbrush and colored pencil.
Here's another sketch for you guys to critique on. Please be brutally honest. I drew it on the plane en route to Florida, just haven't scanned it. Enjoy.
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| Alrighty then. Today I worked (big surprise). I got my schedule for next week where I join the management ranks. I'm pretty much 50/50 Scared sh!tless & Excited as hell! I get to be trained from scratch in the Cafe and then move on to the registers and finally, Service Manager training. Mwhahahaha!!! Can you just imagine Josh with that much Power and Responsibilty? Nah, me neither.
Went and saw Miracle last night with my cousin Colleen. Prior to that we did a TOO swanky dinner at TGIFridays. NEVER, I repeat, NEVER go there to drink. I paid $6 for a pint of F'n Newcastle. Never again. I'll just go to the 7-11 and pay twice that for a 12-pack. Bitching aside and all...
Miracle was really good. I love hockey movies. I was less than a year old when the actual event happened but I got goosebumps at all the right moments. If you like sports movies then I highly recommend it.
No new artwork to show. Maybe next time.
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| Josh has returned.
It was a long weekend to say the least but I have made it back in one piece. I enjoyed seeing my family, only wish it were under different circumstances. There were sad times. There were fun times. But mostly sad times it seemed. I was able to keep a mainly stiff upperlip throughout most of the weekend. That was my intention for the whole weekend so I could be strong for my dad who lost his little brother.
There was also drama on behalf of my younger cousin Heather. Don't want to get into too much detail on the events but things were said and she decided at times that her girlfriend, who I'm told treats her like garbage, was more important than her family. My only hope is that she realizes the error shes made before she digs a bigger hole for herself and her family totally turns their back on her.
On a better note, I received a promotion at work today. I was promoted from Loss Prevention Associate (aka Store Narc) to Cafe Supervisor. There is a little more money to it, not a WHOLE lot, and the experiance and hard work can only be better for me. Truth be told I have no idea what to do but I know it'll take me a few months to find my feet in my new position. Wish me luck.
It seems that I have gained this Premium preview so I'm going to take advantage of it while I have the chance. I'll start by uploading a couple of doodles that I've done recently and try to continue to do some.
I felt like drawing a lycanthrope so here's how it ended up.
I also started drawing something kinda demonic and fun that probably spends its time eating puppies and lost children or something. Good times.
Anywho, theres just a sampling. I'm sure there will be more to come as soon as I feel like doodling some more. Enjoy and give me feedback people.
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| Well now, I should be sleeping yet unfortunatley I'm sitting at my computer typing something new for my journal. I get to wake up at 5am and ride in traffic to Ontario airport and travel all morning and afternoon. I'm trying not to think about how I will be when I step off the plane nor who all will be in the terminal to greet me.
My bags are packed and I'm ready to go....sorry, almost fell for that one. hehe. I just spent the evening with my awesome cousins Colleen and Amanda. Later we were joined by AJ's friends Darren and Jafflin. Even later still we were joined by Colleens boyfriend George (who I will see on stage on Sunday night accompanied by my cousins and friend Melissa, yay). I drank a little, they drank a little, and they got buzzed (f'n lightweights).
Speaking of Melissa, I read on her journal that she was upset for some unknown reason so I'm using my new ability to post a picture that she will hopefully view at a later date. Hopefully everyone gets as much enjoyment out of this as she does, the woman LOVES her some monkeys.
To everyone whos been praying for my family and me, thank you. For everyone whos been keeping their fingers crossed for my family and me, thank you. And to everyone whos just been there to talk to me and be there for me whenever they could, Thank you so very much.
Until Sunday, the east coast beacons....wish me luck.
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| My uncle, Marshall Johnson, is going to pass away soon. The cancer inside him has finally taken its toll on him. This comes as a major shock to me since my father came back from Florida less than two weeks ago saying that he was looking much better and on the up and up.
I really can't understand this all. My uncle is only 41-years old. I can remember various times being around him as a child but haven't had the chance to really get to know him in my adult life. And unfortunately I never will.
My uncle was at one point one of the best Jai-alai players in the world. He was loved and respected by all who play the sport. When he first contracted cancer over 12-years ago, many thought his career, as well as his life, was over. He fought and beat the odds. Returned to the sport he loved and played until his body could not keep up.
He later opened up two successful video stores at his home in Florida. Almost a month and a half ago we were hit with the news that he had cancer yet again. This time however the tumor was attached to his spine and would later paralyze him. It was a fight from the start and I'm sad to say that he would not come out the victor this time.
I really cannot prepare myself for the trip to Florida on Thursday to join my dad, aunts and uncle nor figure out what I can say at the viewing or funeral this weekend. All I know is that I need to be there for my father and my family to mourn and at times laugh and tell stories.
Stories and laughter will be just what we need at this time, and its exactly what my Uncle Marshall would want for us to do. | | |
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