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Life, Death, Taxes and Beyond...
jaddziadax's nonno (grandfather) is dying and I'm encouraging him to share and celebrate his life.

It's a firm belief of mine that the death of a loved one should be a cause for celebration. Instead of giving a boring eulogy, play his favorite song or tell his favorite joke (even if it's that Aristocrats joke). A life well lived IS its own reward and it should be commemorated, not with tears, but with story and song.

Just to make sure that my funeral will go EXACTLY the way I want it to, I'm planning it out in detail. That may sound glib for a healthy 23 year old but I find it not only reassuring, but fun. Think about it, nobody is going to argue with a dead man's reqeusts for his own funeral, so it's license to go nuts (just as long as you don't break the bank... it's expensive to die these days).

For instance, I'm going to be creamated. One part of my ashes is going up into space like they do for Star Trek actors (it costs about $1000USD, cheaper then you'd think) and the rest is going to be scattered on the ground. Not sure where but as the person doing the scattering moves towards the spot and everyone is there, I want them to play "Another one bites the dust) by Queen. If possible the bearer should proceed to boogie down accordingly. Obviously I'll be choosing the ENTIRE reception menu, not to mention arrange some kind of live band. A tribute band of some sort fits... maybe Chilli Peppers.

Obviously It's still in the works. I'm sure I have life insurance as well... somewhere...

Looks like Lynne is going to have to hang on to my copy of We the Media for a while longer... likely through the summer. She tried to give it back unread today with the excuse that she wouldn't have a chance to read it in the rest of the school year. I told her to hang on to it. I'll most likely be back next year and I hate getting books back when people cite "no time" as an excuse, especially when she seemed genuinely interested. It's not a problem for me anyways since my usual long "need to borrow that book" list is empty.

I'm behind on quite a few assignments for three classes, both dealing with photoshop (aka, that evil program. Seriously I have nightmares about marching ants, feathers and magic wands) but hopefully I'll be able to get through them with a little tutoring from Alicia. Flahs will have to be rushed during class. Thank goodness afer this year I'll never have to touch photoshop or illustrator or flash again. I will miss Leslie and Paul (my Photoshop/Illustrator and Flash instructors respectively). Good people. Leslie read this Blog and came up to me today in her usual gleeful manner and said she felt famous. She's always good for a laugh.

I'll have to make an effort of staying in touch with them both. Leslie and I both watch a lot of the same shows (House, for example) and Paul and I talk tech often. At the very least I'll see them in the halls.

Jon and Leah came over last night to pick up thier forgotten copy of Guitar Hero. We jammed, I ruled, Leah moped and Jon consoled. Jon and I went doen to grab some pizza for everyone and I let loose with the griping as we waited. Thank goodness for Jon, he's a good sounding board.

Speaking of Guitar Hero, I've got 2 more songs to beat and I got medium done! All the guitars I want are bought and I've unlocked all the bonus material and extra songs.

I was talking to a friend in class about perhaps trying out playing the real thing. A starter set and simple lessons don't seem hard, though I find I'm a better singer. Something to consider nonetheless.

GOT PAID TODAY! Gotta pay off some credit card, call Bell (about getting my long-disance back and possibly changing my number. I'm getting way too many calls for people I don't even know) and see how much I have left... if anything. Tax-wise Alicia and I will be getting around $1500 together. I forgot to claim my rent since I pay cash which would have gotten me another $500. Getting another few hundred over 2 years via GST. Hopefully I'll be able to send Alicia home this month if not the beginning of May.

Oh yeah Alicia's mom e-mailed back and said she would wait for her to come there. Don't know if she said anything about the OSAP thing though.

Tax money will come as soon as I get the papers signed and returned.

Tonight is chores and homework. Weekend is work and homework (if I can manage). Don't expect me to post during working weekends after 26 hours in two days but I'll try.

Now vid came out of dotchakers today about .hack//G.U. Can't wait for the release. Watched Roots. I can tell it's going to be a slow build-up. Prequel stories like this usually are. Still it already has more action then all of .hack//Sign as a whole.

I'm wondering how to celebrate the end of the school year and my subsequent graduation and certificate. Might catch a movie, hit the Velvet Underground (my favorite bar), who knows.

Picked up the April 06 issue of WIRED magazine. Really good read and I suggest everyone pick it up if you're interested in the evolution of media and the marketplace.

Dan Gillmour should be a contributor to WIRED. Maybe I'll drop the suggestion in his inbox sometime.

I'll probably post again after my appartment is clean and I read more of this mag.

TTYL.