Patrick Dabel

Life is bleh w/out my good friends here...

2004-11-27T20:04:48Z

^Accurate, but I don't declare myself a Repub...an independant w/ Republican tendencies...^

Anyway, Jared, Nate, Brittney and Becca came over for a couple of days and we had fun. We didn't spend much time together due to my working but fun we had nonetheless...My workplace also hired a new girl who is gorgeous. I have new motivation to work now. YAY. Well, tengo que trabajar ahora. Adio's.

www.freetranslation.com <--For the ignant. ;)

Life is a boring surprise...

2004-11-22T19:44:12Z

...Or is that an oxymoron...

Anyway, life is life. I've become accustomed to my active schedule, so much so, that it's not "active" anymore--It feels normal and I feel I should take on new events or expand my horizons. My urge to acquire knowledge has deeply expanded within the past 2 weeks. I've found that the internet is a great place to learn. I've learned about nuclear energy and nuclear energy in space just recently and the information...is, refreshing. I see self-destruction tendencies in me. My inability to back down to anything, in particular. I've been trying to analyze myself lately and I've found that I always feel a need to be alone, or to show everyone my independance. I'll push people away and then seek solitude. This usually happens with members of my family. My family is great, but it seems the only ones I can, on average, stand are Chris and my mom. I'm too peculiar about too many things in life. I can't bear false enthusiasm, or unwarranted enthusiasm. Imitation is a big pet peeve of mine as well. I like "real" people, not people who put a different face on to impress others. That bugs the heck out of me.

Anyway, here's a compilation of my weekly events (past & present):

I just finished my dentist papers for my mission. All I have to do is get a physical, set up a meeting with the Bishop and the stake president. I can't wait to get my call and am so exited for it. I have a feeling I'll be serving a spanish-speaking state-side mission.

I got banned from the 49ers Message Board. The site where I spend 80% of my internet time is no longer available to me. Basically, I was "trying to mutinize the board" (<--HAHAHA, how does one mutinize an internet message board anyway?). All I was doing was pointing out my quips I had with a certain fat, Indian moderator to about 4 people through the private messaging system. My banning was pretty lame and I don't much care anymore.

I worked a 12 hour shift at my theater this past Saturday...it was long...uneventful...and entertaining. I earned a lot of $$$. I have to work Wednesday, Thursday, and most likely Friday and Saturday again. Nate, if you're reading this, I won't have time to spend much time w/ ya'll. :(

Thanksgiving is coming up and you know what that means!!!...Or do you...?

Well, this is the end of my journal experience for today...the stomach is churning and my eyes weigh a ton. So long...

Wisdom teeth<--GAH!

2004-10-22T16:17:02Z

So Tuesday I go into see the dentist to do a checkup for my teeth and what do I found out???--I have 2 bottom wisdom teeth. One of which is impacted. This totally bites, not only do both of my brothers not have any problems with wisdom teeth, but both of my parents haven't had to deal with them either! I've heard s0me awful wisd0m teeth st0ries and I've heard some decent ones. H0pefully my operation will go smoothly.

Random going-ons in my life:

My new favorite fast-food treat is a Nacho cheese chalupa and a nacho cheese gordita from Taco Bell for only 2.50$ or so.

I have started a bouncy ball collection. Y'day I spent a dollar to get an 8-ball at the movie-theater<--yay, fun stuff.

I miss freedom, yet I love having my mom living w/ me still. Pick your poison.

I need a new job, I cashed 2 checks today and the total surmounted to 61.00$. That's right, I said TWO. Good thing I'm not desperate for money.

I love Seinfeld, I watch that show whenever possible. It's so genious in every little way. They make fun of everyday situations. It's oh so comical.

Ever since we got satellite t.v., my internet time has dramtically decreased. I haven't been on the internet at home for almost 2 weeks now. I have no one worthy of my time to spend it on the internet chatting.

My passion for video games has begun to creep up once again. I've spent the last week playing NFL Street. Fun game. Good for kicks. I'm going to rent X-Men Legends and Star Wars Battlefield soon.

Rugby and Ultimate practices are fun. Mondays and Wednesdays I play Ultimate; Tuesdays and Thursdays I play Rugby. Well, I don't actually play rugby, the rugby team meets to "get in shape" and I find going there fun.

Well, those are just some of my going-ons for the past couple of months. I'm just about ready to go on my mission and get away from here for 2 years! YAY! I'm tired of Greenwood. I want to move away where I don't know anyone and start over...Oh yeah, I need a girlfriend.

; <--Yay for semicolons.

Finishing my last entry.

2004-08-20T15:26:03Z

I had to swap computers b/c the computers at Lander don't all have MSN Messenger and I wanted to get online. When I came to this computer I found an entertaining entry on someone else's live journal. Here it is--

Uh
This morning my sister woke me up by opening my car door. It isn't where I fell asleep; it is just where I ended up when sleepwalking. The door to my outside balcony was locked, and the front door was locked with the chain. I guess I was sleepwalking and locked the door on the way out to my balcony. Then I guess that I figured that even though I'm on the second floor, I could just jump down and go inside the other door. I found the hidden key (which, if you asked me yesterday, I wouldn't have been able to tell you where it was) somehow, and discovered that the chain held the door closed. I left the key on the table and peed off the porch (and some on the porch) (unless a cat peed there, which is equally possible), then apparently stumbled down to my car and fell asleep with my legs out the door and the steering wheel as my pillow.

My arms are all gashed up, and it hurts to turn to the left. I have a splitting headache as well. I can't remember anything that happened last night. Maybe I'm a little concussed. I didn't take any different pills or anything, and I wasn't even drunk. I think I'm going to strap myself to the bed from now on.

yours.

--Anyway, I found that entertaining. Ok, where was I??? My schedule for this year looks like this.

M/W/F: 9:00-9:50 Political Science
12:00-12:50 Some history class of sorts

T/R: 8:00-9:15 Logic II
12:00-1:15 Spanish history (Latin America)
2:00-3:15 English II

For those who are too lazy to figure it out; it means I get to go home every day at 10 and stay until 12:00. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I can leave after 12.

What else do I have to say? Let's talk about my summer. The highlight of my summer had to be going to Costa Rica for 2 1/2 weeks. Previous to Costa Rica I had been doing NOTHING so Costa Rica was a nice relief. I work at the theater so I get to see free movies and boy did I use that privelidge. I saw Garfield 3 times, Dodgeball 2ce, Stepford Wives, The Terminal 3 times, Spiderman 2ce, I,Robot 3 times, and oh so much more. In Costa Rica I had a grand time. I got to hang out w/ Nate, Brittney Becca, and Ron a lot and had fun with them. We made yet another movie, not equal to the likes of Magic Broom but it was entertaining. We swam a lot over there (except Nate) and that kept us busy. We also met some family from Utah. You know, the classic Utah family. Their child, Mack, was quite a strange kid. I have spent many a night trying to figure him out but the truth is, there's no words or explanations to describe him. Weird kid for sure. I've been keeping a real journal book for the past month and in there you'll find a lot more of my personal thoughts, feelings, and views.--Good luck on getting my permission though.

"If a weird person calls something else weird--does that make it normal?"--Me.

Well, I'm gonna go. To the 2 and 1/2 people who read this--so long!

P.s.-I haven't talked to Ally in 2 weeks. There's nothing to talk about w/ her anymore and she shows no desire to make an effort to when ever I did try. I find her relationship w/ "her babe" sickening for reasons unbeknownst to me.

Hrmmmm...

2004-08-20T15:04:02Z

Wow, it sure has been a while hasn't it? I decided to see how my old/new/current friend Nateo's journal was shaping up and then I foolishly decided to update mine. Life has been frustrating lately. My parents and sisters have moved back into our house and I suddenly have to deal w/ [I]rules[/I] again. I almost forgot what they were. I have an internet curfew and have to ask to leave the house. At times I get so frustrated that I punch a wall and go walk around my neighborhood. Not only this but when I'm around the house and not doing what some might call work; I don't feel comfortable. My mom and dad are the kind of ppl. who hate laziness. I feel on edge whenever I'm on the computer and my mom and dad are walking around. I hate it. I wish they would just leave me be. My good friend Nateo has left for Utah this past week. Although he and I have had our bouts I still rank him in my top echelon of friends. You know, one of those people who you'd want to be your brother but at the same time don't, b/c you know that you'll both annoy the living crap out of each other? Well anyway, enough about Nate; let's talk about me. I'm starting school this Monday. (Sarcasm)Hoo-ray!!!(/Sarcasm) This semester actually won't be that hard. I'll have an easy schedule.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9:00-9:50--Political Science 12:00-12:50 (something else.
Tuesday/Thursday:

Random Info...

2004-04-05T13:09:46Z

Dear Moe,

Today I had a logic quiz. It was quite easy. I most likely made an A on it. This past weekend I had General Conference. That was fun. In between sessions I went to Cici's pizza. I had 11 pizzas and 6 brownies!!! I ate to the point of explosion! There was one other time where I ate tons at Cici's. I told myself that I'd never eat that much again but I foolishly challenged Josh Harvley to an eating contest. He only had 6 pizzas and 3 brownies. I out-ate everyone there by a lot. I turned in an application there also. Hopefully I'll get a job there. Man, I hate it when I have an assignment to do in any one of my classes. I feel burdened right now. I have an english paper due next Monday that I don't want to do. I need to get to work on it. Tonight is the college basketball tournament game. It's Georgia Tech vs. UCONN. Let's go GT!!! I still have my bag of corn chips that I bought last week (for camp), and I'm thinking of eating those while watching the game. It's either that or the cheezums pringles. Those are awesome. They're one of my favorite chips. Tomorrow is the Brave's home opener too so I have to save one of my snacks for that night too. I'll probably save the best for last b/c that's what kind of person I am. I always love to eat the best last, b/c I know in the future I'll be just as hungry.

On another note, I am putting together a list of my all-time fav. movies and t.v. shows. When I'm old and rich (hopefully) I'm going to get all of the "season-series" of these shows:

Smallville
Alias
C.S.I. (Miami)
Seinfeld
The Practice

Seinfeld is the best show ever made. It is soooo funny and I can watch it all day. I think I most relate w/ Jerry. I'm sarcastic, and down to earth. But I love them all. Well, I'm gonna go, siyanara.

I'm content...

2004-03-30T15:40:21Z

Dear Moe,

Today has been a great day so far. I woke up at approximately 6:00 AM to get ready for seminary. I took a shower and after that I logged on to the internet to see the score of the very first baseball game of the year. That's right, today is Opening Day for MLB. It's a great thing, I love baseball. I listen to about 75% of the Braves' baseball games on the radio since we don't have cable. Well anyway, the Yankee$ lost. That made me so glad. I hate the Yank$$$ w/ a passion. On top of that, I have no 8:00 class this morning. My first class was at 9:30 and I had a test. It was easy as pie! I definately made an A on it. Oh yes, let me tell you what I'm currently wearing. If anyone knows me then they'll know that I love rainy days and overcast days. Well guess what, it's raining and it's supposed to rain all day. Well, I'm currently wearing my pale green shorts,flip flop sandals and a grey coat. I look goofy and feel goofy walking around but it's great. I'm one of a kind today. Can you picture how I look? Well, it's 10:30 right now and my next class is at 3:30 so I have FIVE hours to kill! College rocks and I'm currently on pace to getting a 4.0 this semester for my G.P.A...wouldn't that be great?! Talk to you later Moe!

To those of you who...

2004-03-29T00:26:02Z

...Are reading my journal, you will now be referred to as Moe, (yes, the Simpson's character).

That is all.

Random quote...

2004-03-28T01:23:12Z

Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he'll have to touch to be sure. --Anonymous

I find this very thought provoking, the human mind is a mysterious element to say the least.

Updating my journal...

2004-03-27T22:16:33Z

I find updating my journal very self-informative. Anyway, let me tell you about my camping trip. We went to Greenwood Lake to spend a day, a night, and a day camping. We also brought a cardboard boat that we made last Saturday. We had the best boat there, as shown by our award "Best Boat". We kind of had an un-fair advantage because our boat was covered in aircraft sealant. (Yes, I said Aircraft sealant). That stuff is better than concrete. We basically dipped our boat in that junk and let it dry. Anyway, back to the races. We had 4 races. The Deacons' race, the Teacher's race, the Priest's race, and the race for any boats that were still standing. For the Deacon's race, D.J. and Kyle were the paddileers (that's not a real word ok.). They finished in 2nd because they suck! A canoe-like boat beat them and they were about 10 yards behind them. The next race was the Teacher's. Well, it was Damarcus and Jared Rhodes racing that. They got in the boat and when the referee said "Ready..." Brother Peterson saw that another priest was in another boat so he said get in the boat Patrick! So I ripped off my shirt and shoes and hopped in the boat and then took off. I was the steering person. I guided the boat to the bouey and then turned around and we got first place by a mile. Our boat was real sturdy and no way was it going to tip over. I raced the next one too, (it was Josh Harvley and I) and we killed them again. THEN, after those 2 long races I raced the last race with Keith and D.J., we killed everyone again. I was the steering person in each race and I raced with nothing but incompetent deacons (just kidding). Everyone said that we won b/c our boat was the best but...I THINK NOT! Why did we win every race except the one where I wasn't rowing??? Ha! I'm just kidding...I'm not cocky at all, that boat was awesome. After the 4 races our leader said we could try and sink it. So we got all 8 of us in the boat and paddled to the center of the lake in hope that it would sink. WRONG! It didn't, we tipped it and after it was water logged we brought it back in and it was hard as crap. What a disasterous mistake, we then had to stay for three hours trying to dry the cardboard out so that we could burn it. We also did a...Well, I might feel like adding in some other stories later but not now. I was sore before those boat races and now I'm super sore after 3 races.

*if the last part of my entry seems a tad unorganized it's b/c I'm deeply distracted by other events, just read through and don't ask questions, you'll get over it.

Rotting in own filth...

2004-03-25T21:45:59Z

Well, my life sucks now. I failed a personality test at Outback Steak House and therefore did not get the job. First of all, before you all jump to conclusions and think that I'm some hermit who hates all people let me explain. I decided to answer the test HONESTLY, which shows more about my character than any computer saying so. The answers were based from 1-5 w/ 1 being the least and 5 being the most. They would put up the word along w/ its definition and I would have to rate myself. You know, stuff like "amiable", well, I put a 4 on that. Just b/c NOONE goes out and makes friends JUST like that. Well, all those 4's and 2's add up I guess. And to be safe, I put some 3's in there too. Were I to know that they actually DISQUALIFY people for those tests I would have lied and put nothing but 1's and 5's (based on the connotation of the word). Upon my dismisal they said "Come back in 90 days to take it again". Do you or they think I can go 90 days w/out money?! This sucks so much, I now have only 60$ in my account and desperately need a job. I thought that I would be able to get one at Outback but apparently, a computer knows more than their natural instincts and such.

...life sucks...

Curiosity is irrelevant...

2004-03-25T16:51:35Z

Let's agree on some facts here. First off, curiosity is irrelevant. Do you want to know why?

Ok, here's a little about me. Ah screw it, if you don't know me then why are you on my website? But anyway, here are a few things going on in my life. I am probably getting a job today or tomorrow. I am going to go to Outback to take a test today. The test is nothing but simple, easy, what's 2+2=, math questions. Basically, they want to know if I'm a dumb butt. Which I'm not, contrary to what's written on Nate and Chris' journals. I will be a bus-boy if hired. The probability rating of me being hired is about 90% or thereabouts. I asked TheMan and he said "Yes, you'll probably get hired." I'm worried though because I put "I will not work on Sundays" on the application, but, that's only one day out of 7 days in a week right? They can work me any other day as much as they want. Shoot, they can even work me 312 days a year(the number of days in a year exluding Sundays). I really need this job. My $ funds are drained to 80$ now. I started with around 600$ in mid-January and now I have 80$. Let me just say something, Bills suck. Along with environmentalists. Let me explain, if it weren't for environmentalists (CHRIS!) we would be able to dig for oil in Alaska and the gas prices wouldn't be so high. But no, we have to protect the precious Antelopes mating grounds *SCOFF* I say we all go to Alaska with our shovels and dig by ourselves. Here, let me start an online petition.

1.)Patrick Dabel

Well, on a lighter note, I can't wait for my Atlanta Braves to start playing! MLB starts soon and there's no other team that I love more than the Braves (w/ maybe the exception of the Niners). What's that you say? Sports is irrelevant? It's not to me ok? I live for sports (and food) and it is an excellent time waster (unlike what I'm doing right now).