About Me

- James Marcel Patras
- Eagle River, Alaska, United States
- I'm just a young man tryin to find his way in these turbid waters that make up this life.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
That does it.
I moved into the "St. James House" which is also called, "The Big House" by other people in my neighborhood. It is something that my church set up for college aged Orthodox Christians. There is a host family that is in charge and sets rules and the like. This year the host family is the Frizzeles (I am totally certian that I spelled that wrong, you can call me on it if you want). I moved the most important stuff today and I hope I can keep most of my extra stuff at home. I will have limited web access so I won't be here as often (Because I knew you would be worried about that). I hope to have tons of fun.
Monday, July 21, 2008
It may be illegal
Well folks, I finally did it. I joined an online file-sharing program. I dig it. Thus far I have downloaded about 30 songs and about 3 videos (wholesome ones, you pervert!). If you want to know the name of it, I can sent it to you via e-mail because, "Big Brother Is Watching". So be safe and remember, something.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
H.M.S Awesome
Well, last friday (the day after payday) I went to my place of work and purchased for myself, an eighty gigabyte iPod. It is black (like my old one, except my old one was 160-gigs and had 3 seasons of The Office (NBC) on it) and I named it "H.M.S Awesome" because I thought that was unique as well as wicked awesome. I am also looking forward to traveling to N.H for my family reunion (not really. I hate my family and all that.....not really). The part I am especially looking forward to is a trip to the Ben & Jerry's factoryorwhatever in Vermont. I didn't get to go there last time I was on the East Coast. However, I am determined to have fun. No matter what my siblings may say about my work.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Chemistry of a Car Crash...
Well, I got into a car wreck yesterday. I was driving with my buddy Derek, on our way to see Omdiecca play in Wasilla (Omdiecca is a band that I am friends with, my cousin is the bass player, and I am very well acquainted with the other two members). I was making a left turn at a light and the light was yellow. I did not see the truck until it was too late. It smashed into my car right about the front-right tire. Derek was unhurt and so was I (cuz I knew you were worried). Now I have to find another way to get to work. Right now I'm borrowing Kari's (my sister-in-law for all you stranger's out there) bike and I'm gonna ride to work. I found that it takes me an hour to get there (hey! I'm not in shape! Gimme a break!). But the best part is........................nothing. The whole deal just inhales vigorously, like a Vacuum cleaner.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Web Comics
Well it may seem nerdy, but I read Web Comics. There are currently three of them that I read on a regular basis (ie whenever they are updated). The first one that I read, called Questionable Content(http://questionablecontent.net/) I heard about from a friend of mine who was in both my Japanese and AP Bio classes at school. He said that I might like it because him and I always talk about Indie rock music, and the main character is really into Indie rock music. The second one I found off of the QC homepage where the author has a list of other web comics that he reads (I also found the third one there but that is for later), It is called Sam and Fuzzy (http://samandfuzzy.com/) I read it and just found it to be super funny, in my opinion. The third one I found is called Dr. McNinja (http://drmcninja.com/) It is about a Ninja who is a doctor (or visa versa) I found it especially funny because of the lucridity of what happens (his receptionist is an Ape and he has a Velocoraptor named Yoshi, which he requires in story line #3(ha! the "#" and the "3" are on the same key!)). I don't necessarily say that you should read them, but you should read them. Also, if you read them, you must read them from the beginning to understand what is going on. Enjoy!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Pearls of Wisdom
Well, yesterday was my first real day working at Wal Mart. Boy am I tired! I spent the first three hours helping Assistant Manager Peter (whom I know from previous experience, he is a cool cat) load palates full of beauty products and medicine stuff. Then I took a 15 minute break (required) and then I pushed carts inside until my "lunch" two hours later. I went home for my hour long lunch. When I got back I pushed carts in until about 8:30. I just got off my break when a CSM (customer service manager) came and said that they needed my help in the receiving area. Then for the next hour I helped drag palates of stuff out too the floor. Then I pushed carts for the next half-hour until it was quittin' time! Here is my take on my fellow Wal Mart employees, one of the other assistant managers kept on shaking my hand, this would happan every time I saw him (is he gay or something? Maybe just overly friendly?), also the CSM I was refering to earlier kept on making sure that I was taking my breaks. So all in all it is a pretty good place to work. I just got a cavity filled in. my face is still numb! I am so hungry...
Friday, June 6, 2008
Work work work...
Well, today was my first day off of my job. (hooray!) I am finished with orientation and I will begin my first real day on Sunday at 1 pm. Oh! I also get a bonus of an extra one dollar and hour for working on Sunday! (valid only for hours worked on Sundays. limit one per associate. not valid in the District of Columbia (not really).). So far, I am working Sunday through Thursday, 3 days of eight hours, 2 days of four hours (I think, I know at least two day a week I work less, but that is not cutting me too badly...). I get to find the joys of working for a big corporation like Wal Mart!
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