Fri. 7252003: Date
7:46 AM: Time
why are people up this early: Mood
I RAN, by FOS: Media
I am an uncle! Caton was born on Sunday, he's cute as hell, but who would doubt. The pics will be up asap, there is a lot to be done moving my sister into her new house. The summer has really flown. I think i have the rest all planned out already, only about a month until I move back to IC, wow. But we'll see, I am sure I won't waste a moment.
So, story time. The details aren't as sharp in my mind, cause of the distance between now and then, but here goes. Going back to my high school for graduation of the '03 class was super weird, like superhero weird. I was quoted as stating that feeling like old news before, makes for feeling like REALLY old news now. I could't believe how many youngin's were up there, and how many of them will never be that old to me. With gradydation, comes gradydation pardies. It's really disheartening to see kids you never knew, young as hell, complaining about the kind of beer in the keg that you decide to not want to go near anymore. Or when drinking a beer you brought for yourself, you are pestered numerous times about where your keys are, when you didnt even drive, or have your keys on you. I eventually went only to the grad parties that i specifically cared about, and basically to see the grad, their parents, or the teachers that braved the storm to sit under a tent and eat fruit cups
Other exciting topping my list: Bubble Tea, Porn, and the Erie Canal. One night me and Kraft were galavanting, and caught up to Liz, Amanda, and Schnitz for a bubble tea. When I mentioned seeing an adult video store down the road, Liz was extatic. She had to show us THE FIST. so we go the the porn shop, and go in the back, and there are movies and toys galore. Sure enough there was a life sized forearm and fist, in peach or chocolate. I honestly can't magine a practical use for this monstrosity. But the shopkeep was jolly and helpful, he had some great stories about lube and whips, and people that return dildoes without boxes...
Another day, i get a call from Lynn and Andrea, asking me and Kraft to go bridge jumping. A big thing out in the country, you find a bridge over some deep water, and you jump off and in. Simple. So we drive to middleport (no idea where that is) and park near the bike path next to the Erie Canal.. We climb the bridge, 30 feet above the water, i'd say, and wait. We wait and wait, and finally get the balls to jump after Seamus(who met us there) did his famous backflip. It was a blast. Lynn insisted on holding Andrea's hand when jumping, and Kraft kept slapping his arms. We got some pics, so you will see. I think I will try and continue this pasttime, no matter how much my dad tells me to think of alternative hobbies. (I know for a fact that he has done worse shit in his day, so what the dilly yo?)
So this past Sat til Wed, me Kraft, Lynn, Andrea, Rob Owen, Ben Keller, and Jim Asmus drive up to Lake Nipissing in North Bay Canada,to spend a vacation on Rob's family's private island. It was a 30 min boat ride out into the lake, so it was really roughing it. We had electricity at night, showers whenever we could fill the tank with lake water, and all the space we could want to ourselves. It was a real great break. We ate well, we drank well, and we totally enjoyed ourselves. I did a number of foolish things on camera, so i cant wait to see how dumb I can be We boated, hiked, fished - Kraft caught this 3.5 pound, 18.5 inch small mouth bass, kickass. Thanks again Rob.
Upon arriving home, I learn that my friend from down the street, Emily, has returned from a year in Austrailia. I got to spend some time with her, before the flocks of people come. Today's a barbie for her in her back yard, but I have to work, dammit. I am sure after the hype of her homecoming, we will be able to chill like old times.
Last night, I was scheduled to see Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Buffalo, to see my sister's boyfriend perform, but I declined. I will be sure to go later in the season. Instead me Kraft and Aaron headed to Lafayette Square in Buffalo for the (free of charge) summer concert series, Thursday at the Square. Reel Big Fish headlined with Zebrahead, GOB, and another band opening for them. RBF was fantastic, as always. I even ran into a friend from Ithaca, this girl, Emily, who I call Medina, she calls me Akron. That was refreshing. We couldn't get in the pit, so we had to squash next to the fence. Kraft had this obviously homosexual male in front of him asking him if he could see, like every 2 seconds. I had the attractive redhead with baby blue eyes and dimples in front of me, yeahah. The ska and the people are really pumping me up for the warped tour. Ooh, Christy from Ithaca is coming up to see the show. It will be great to see her too.
Right now I am laying in bed. The sooner I get out of bed, the sooner I have to get to work at my sister's house. Then i have to go to work, where I am putting in my two weeks, and then wasting away my evening. I mean, its a real cool job, but the hours are really shitty, and I do all the bitch work. I can understand being a manager, but grr. Well, it was fun while it lasted. I think it's go time. I'm gonna eat, and go do ... stuff. I'll be sure to update more and more often, because I am sure the rest of the summer will be worth documenting and reading about later. peace out~
~ Joshua Kohl
Can't wait to see what today brings. I'll wait til tomorrow to see what tomorrow brings, though: Final Thought
Tue. 7142003: Date
1:18 AM: Time
its been a rough one, not my day today: Mood
Old School DVD: Media
It's been a good while since I have updated. Work and helping my sister out have taken up a large portion of my days. I'll be around to update this week. I assure you will read of my fantastic voyages to the porn shop, kiddie keggers (aka grad parties), and jumping off of high bridges into dirty canals. Take care, enjoy the summer, and get off the damn computer, you should be outside.
~ Joshua Kohl
I am a vice kinda guy, you?: Final Thought
Sat. 6212003: Date
3:53 PM: Time
bored: Mood
random techno: Media
yesterday was the Dave Matthews Concert. I had a fantastic time. i spent 112 dollars, but hey. we arrived at Darien Lake at three or so. We'd have gotten in earlier, but Kane's jeep overheated and was leaking coolant. so we finally get to our friends already there, and we start 'tailgating.' four and a half hours later we go into the concert. haha, we had pong and stocked coolers, so i was feeling pretty good for the concert. In this time i ran into stifter, rafino, pete from lasertron, andrea, kids from ithaca, and this one girl from south america who insisted on taking my picture. oh and angela finger gave us a ride on her darien lake golf cart!
inside i saw the entire Bell Family working concessions, met up with jill snuggles malik from long island, obtained an over 21 bracelet, saw nick and bryann from lasertron, saw marcy and bill from starpoint, and the show began. Solid show, i personally applaud "pay for what you get" and "lover lay down." during the concert i saw cassie ezzo, laughed at this crazy dancing lady, and met up with izzy and lenny. But the highlight of the concert, is being hit on this 22 year old from rochester. she was actually the girl who asked dave matthews what his fav. drink was at VH1 storytellers, then bought him his burbon. she was hot, and real friendly.... i even gave her my screen name. too bad shes married....
after the concert, it was hell finding everyone then getting out. it was like an hour + that we were just sitting. then with a little traffic copping, we actually got the jeep out and around all the cars. we cut lines and got out in another half hour instead of a full hour or more. afterwards there was gonna be a party at jeff q's house, but that fell through, so we were all on our ways. i got home at like 3, hungover and thirsty for water.
today i have been bumming, i need to shower, then i'm goin to play putt putt. Nicki is gonna be around, so we will have fun. otherwise i am just gonna push through this week, i will be working a hell of a lot, grr. any way, be sure to keep posted, you never know when i will update!!
~ Joshua Kohl
mmm summer: Final Thought
Wed. 6182003: Date
10:23 AM: Time
Recharged with sleep: Mood
Matt Nathanson Megamix: Media
I have a lot of updating to do, even as far back as before the last update I posted. I think I'll start with right now. Its early, and a little overcast, but I am glad to be up, I can get things done today. I may even go for a bike ride.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 24-25-26 Kraft, Aaron, Elliott and I all head up to my cottage in Canada. It was a fantastic time, the weather held out and only rained once for like an hour. The first thing we did was go buy beer, haha. I didn't even get IDed, I actually asked the guy if he wanted ID, and he looks around at the other customers, and his co-workers, and is like, "uh yea I guess." GOD BLESS CANADA, hahaha That was one of our three trips to the Beer Store. Our other time visiting the neighbor to the north was spent walking the beaches, playing guitar and drinking by the fire, and random tasks from my father. Like running to Port, or digging a septic tank, or carrying things back and forth to the basement. I can honestly say that we kicked that weekends ass, it was such a good time. Elliot and Josh loved the cigarette boxes, while Aaron appreciated the subtleties of Canadian culture. I like being able to enjoy the cottage with my friends in the same manner that i have seen my cousins do for so many years.
Between bigger events like Canada or concerts, I find myself hanging out with Josh Kraft every day. Me and him and Aaron will go for coffee and meet Elliott and Pete. Clarence Coffee House hosts some pretty good live acts. None of them know Dashboard though.
Friday June 6th Me Kraft Aaron and Jill Garrison all venture into Buffalo for the Dashboard Confessional Concert. We had a great time. We took the metro, walked around Buffalo, and bumped into all sorts of people. I actually saw a good friend of mine, but she had nothing to do with me. Regardless, we all enjoyed the music and the venue, but my knees did hurt a bit by the end. That night we gathered at Kraft's for a lil fire. But we saved the 'fun' for the next night.
Saturday we had a movie date, Me Kraft Aaron Jill Becky, and Brandi. We pile into Aaron's Passat, and head out to the drive-thru, er "in" to go see Finding Nemo. We get into this long line of cars, and head into the theatre. We see a woman with a megaphone, but don't pay attention. We get into the one driveway, and we ask her what she saying. Apparently she was warning cars that 2 Fast 2 Furious and Nemo were sold out. So we are like, ok, lets just leave, but we were already in line, so the woman is like, yeah drive through they will show you out. So we drive up, and tell the ticket booth lady that we are leaving, and we look for the attendant to point us in the right direction. We drive up, and hes like follow me, so we do. He walks and walks, and then he stops and waves us on, but we were nowhere near an exit. so we are all puzzled, but we see a spot, so we quickly pull in. We all freeze. We are like, we just snuck into a movie. HAHA. The next 30 minutes consisted of a heated debate on morals versus the great story you can tell your kids. So the Movie starts and we all get out of the car and sit and watch. Jill wanted to pay or tell them or something, but we calmed her fears. Aaron really freaked us out when he told us an attendant came by asking about people sneaking in, because they "lost a car." He was bullshitting us, Brandi put him up to it, but it was an awesome joke. Two of Kraft's friends actually met us there, they didn't bring a car, but got in fine... go figure.
Afterwards we invite the girls and Kraft's Canisius pals back over for a second night, but we do it right. (the girls declined) We had drinks, Canisius girls, and a lot of other fun by the fire. Kraft's RA Will from Cleveland came up with some friends. Kane was there, Elliott was there, it was a blast. Then those girls left, and it was weiner city. So I drunkenly and vainly called Amanda(who was in Michigan) and Kailey(who had work in the morning). So us guys waited out the sunrise, and finally called it a night. Sorry I didn't call you, Dave, to see if you could see the sunrise...
The next week I painted a hell of a lot at my sister's. I think it was like 22 hours. I also helped out Baker on her video projects for school (no its not cheating, I am just helping). The next friday, I was scheduled for a lock-in at work. You know, where a whole group of people stay the night in a place to be together and bond, and mainly have fun. So this whole Black Baptist Church came in and spent the night. So, I was working from Midnight to 9AM, then again from 4:30-10:30 that night. I crashed at my sister's house since it's only 5 mins from L-tron. Aw man I was F*ed up from no sleep, I swear I got lost on the way to her house (But I know the way and its only 5 mins and I have driven it a million times before) So I sleep for about 4 hours, and return to work. I was so messed up. After work I went up to the Relay For Life in Akron, and meet up with Josh Aaron Elliott Kailey and the such. It wasn't as fun as last year, but I bought Krispy Kremes, mm.
So back to My house go Kraft Aaron and Elliott, and what do we do? We finish off, or try to finish off the beer from the previous weekend. And yea I saw the sunrise again, it was shitty. I was messed up hardcore.
I have to work tonight, so I am not painting today, thank you... I think I will wash my work clothes, eat, bike ride, get gas for my car, shower, and work. I don't think I am doing anything after work, even though we never made it to Denny's, RIP Transit Rd. Denny's. What I am really looking forward to is this weekend. My bestest buddy is coming in from NYC to go to the DMB concert. So friday, me her mark and kane are gonna tailgate and such, and rock out to my boy Dave. I think Saturday I am going to try to get up to the casino with Nicki. I remember her saying she wanted to try her luck. I think shes in til Tues, so by Tues, I assure you I will be 15 pounds heavier from all the Ben and Jerry's I will have eaten with Nicole. Phew, I think its time to start the day. Take care, keep posted, and again, I hope you like the update Kane...
~ Joshua Kohl
I may actually be missing school, and good ol' Ithaca: Final Thought
Wed. 642003: Date
1:33 PM: Time
It's colder than it oughtta be in June: Mood
Whatever is jamming in my sister's CD player: Media
Here's a quick update, I am sitting in my sister's office at the UB CENTRE FOR THE ARTS dept. But she needs her seat back, so I am going to run, go to her house, and drop off the paint for her house, go to the L-tron for work, then I think I am going to Denny's for coffee after work, but I will update more about the vacation and Canada, and general summer life later. So keep posted on the site, I'll catch you later
~ Joshua Kohl
There is far too much rain and far too much gloom for June (sorry to rhyme): Final Thought
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