We are who we choose to be

Camp was a blast! But I’m going to save talking about it for another post (soon) when I have the pictures from the trip.

I will say however, that my car has started to make noises It a weird sound coming from the rear left. Its not as bad when I go fast though hehe. But when I’m reversing its like my car is crying….I’m gonna have to get that checked out. I’ll probably do that this week sometime and then when Im back in sauga (july 4th weekend probably) I’ll get it fixed.

I’m looking forward to July 4th weekend. I have relatives coming to town from chicago and friends in town from LA. Should be a fun weekend.

My friend Caitlin made me an album of….well me on facebook. Just for fun and to show me that my smile is ALWAYS the same in pictures. I know people have told me that….but looking at these pictures…..man its like I was just copied and pasted again and again. haha. You have to see it to understand. So here you go -> Pictures of Ahmed smiling =)

I really like the movie “I am Sam”. Its one of those movies that has a few scenes which that will always make me smile and feel good.  I put it on while I did some work the other day. I finished my work and then kept watching the movie till 130am :S

I was working on my powerpoint presentation last night till 130 or so as well. Designing a pitch is both a lot of fun…..and a big huge pain. But we had our first big presentation today. We presented to the chief technology officer at cognos and….it went well :)  now we have like 4-5 more pitches next week….with all these meetings…and my own meetings for other stuff……i wonder when i’ll get any actual work done?

I feel so far behind in keeping in touch with people…..normally i’m great at it. I email or msn or txt or something. But I feel really tired/busy these days and…..I’m going to get back to it after the camping trip.

Speaking of camping, i have to get up way too early tomorrow to pick up stuff from work, get gas, and then pick up a bunch of ppl before driving out there so….off to bed. g’nite everyone.

So being that I’ve been here for a month now, I figured its about time I spent a weekend in Ottawa, no going to Toronto or Montreal or anywhere, just a simple weekend in Ottawa. Besides after that its back to camping, montreal, and other stuff anyways so if not now….i’m not sure when hehe.

So friday night I went and played tennis with Brian, Jenn, and Tim. We all suck but it was fun. Then we went to a halal pizza and wings place I found. Mmmm…..wings! Halal Wings!!!!

Saturday I met up with some interns for brunch. The raved and raved about this breakfast place and….meh. A good selection of fruit, but overall….meh. I’ve had much better. Then it was on to shopping! I think wherever I am, thats been the theme of this summer. I’ve spent so much already….but its all stuff I need! …or want…..but this time it was for camping so its stuff I need!….except for that jacket…..but it was on sale!

I also managed to get a haircut, clean my room, do my laundry, and go to the gym twice! Not bad eh? My weight hasn’t gone down yet….but…I’m optimistic. I will hit my goal (or at least be in better shape) by summers end.

I bought 1/2 a watermelon yesterday. Now I have 1/4 watermelon. I just sat down to eat some and before I knew it….hehe, so good!

Hmm…nothing to interesting going on in this post. Oh, I’m going camping with the eb interns in ottawa and toronto this weekend. I’ve never gone camping before. I hope I come back in 1 piece (and don’t get killed by mosquitos and other bugs). These stories about black flies and deer flies are scary.

Ok, nothing too interesting is coming to mind so I think I’m just going to go read now. G’nite all.

But spending it……sooo much fun!

So one of things I was looking forward to during the school year was having an income again this summer. Because with an income, you have money to spend. And oh man, have I been spending. In the last little while I bought 3 pairs of shoes, 8 shirts, 2 jackets, 10+ dvds, 2 dvd box sets, and about 10 books or so. Oh and who knows how much on food and gas. I still have to buy some sandals and a camera too. Maybe an ipod….maybe. I’m going to try and cut down a bit cause…..this is getting out of hand.

Of course, I do have some road trips planned so……well….oh well =)

This past weekend I drove down to Montreal to go hangout with my cousin Rasheed. Didn’t do anything really touristy, just a lot of shopping and eating hehe. It was fun! I got some good stuff. And I gained a few pounds… :(  I checked my weight and I’m up to…166. So, time to start going to the gym again. And I did go, yesterday and today. And tomorrow I’m meeting friends to play tennis, weather permitting of course. I’m committed to getting in better shape! At least 3x a week I’m going to get some excercise!

Random note. Keys and me in Ottawa. They don’t agree with me. I couldn’t open my desk at work. And my house key kept getting stuck in the door. Its really quite annoying. And whats worse I’d get someone else to try and they’d get it open on the first turn. Then I just look dumb! Thankfully I’ve now figured out the tricks. Push in, twist left before right and then open! If that doesn’t work, kick it and try again Only took me like 2 weeks. I are smart!

There was more to blog about, I’m sure. But I really can’t remember what else right now…so thats all for now. Laters.

I set the gps to head back to Mississauga from Ottawa. It gives me directions and an eta of 10:45pm. Shoot…my show starts at 10pm…blah. oh well. So I head on my way, hmm…not much traffic….no cops in sight…….zoom zoom! haha, it was great! I averaged like 140-145 or so :P  Made it home aby like 10:10 and caught my show! And don’t worry, while I like to speed, I’m not a wreckless driver at all.

The weekend was good! Met up with Darrin, Jenn, and Fausto and Caitlin on Saturday who I hadn’t seen in ages. Played some Wii, thats a fun system! And had some good sushi. Though Sushi on Bloor is getting tiresome, I’ve just had it so many times now. Sunday went out to lunch with my family and a bunch of aunts and uncles. It was good, but a bit repetitive as everyone is asking about my eyes, and ottawa, and my job. And yeah, understandable, but like really, do they plan it so that they come ask me the same questions again and again in 20min intervals? couldn’t they just for once come and all ask me at the same time?

Speaking of my eyes, my doctor sent me chocolates! Did I choose the right doctor or what? haha. Also about my eyes, i’m still getting use to it. Just little things like I brush my teeth and then i reach to take off glasses so i can wash my face and stuff like that.

Tomorrow, I’m going to start getting in shape! its been decided. It will be done.

So after reading Ruby’s post, I was like ooh, I could go see My Fair Lady! I love the movie so I wouldn’t mind seeing the show but my mom’s not really interested and my friends aren’t really either. Oh well, its not really a must see anyways.

On another note, I’ll be back in Toronto/Sauga this weekend! I have a follow-up doctors appointment saturday so i’m back for the logn weekend :)  And my friend caitlin is back from ny this weekend too. So i’ll probably meet up with her, the waterloo guys and bunch of others, should be a fun weekend!

The house I’m at in Ottawa, is great. Its a 5min walk to work. Its a full house, fully furnished with a big screen tv! :D  The ppl in the house are friendly. Kinda keep to themselves a bit, but friendly. The house also has a cat. That cat and I haven’t become friends yet. I’d like to be, but its starting to kinda freak me out. It stares at me a lot. Then it walks around the coffee table a few times (while I have my legs up on it). Then it stares at me. Then it goes back to other couch and scratches its claws on the back of that chair and then stares at me again! :S

Friday I went and had laser eye surgery! I’ve been wanting to get it done for awhile and I finally went for it. I have to admit it was scary. I was worried about the side-effects I’ve heard about. Well, its been a few days now and no side effects! Everything is great! I’m not 100% yet but I can see when I wake up hehe, I love it! The surgery itself…you know, it kinda hurt! Not a lot, but it was definitely uncomfortable. Thankfully, it went by quick.

Its a bit weird too. I’m so use to pushing my glasses up my nose. Shifting how they sit on my ears a bit. Also for the next week or so my eyes will get tired faster as they recover and thats kind of annoying. Its like after a long day of wearing contacts and you’re tired…except now you can’t take them out. And i’m not allowed to rub my eyes. And I rub my eyes a lot! So not being able to is killing me!!

Anyhow, theres tons more to write, but i’m going to save it for later. And schools out (even though work has started) and i’m committed to blogging frequently again!

This is an old post, but its one of my favourites and I just sharing it again. Amazing Story