March 10th 2011

Hey everyone!  Everyone who actually reads these that is... =P

I figured Id make a random post this afternoon, sadly all in text since I'm not yet able to do videos!!!  That will all change after this coming Tuesday when I get my laptop fixed...  Hopefully...

Anyways, today seems like its going to be another boring day sitting around home, doing nothing what so ever!!!  How exciting eh?

I've noticed lately some old pattern's, and changes in my mood, as well as perception of reality.  I've been off my medication for quite a few months now, and have decided maybe its time to change that.  I see my family doctor this coming Tuesday, and I'm going to have her refer me to a psychiatrist in the Adult system.  I have no interest in going back to my youth counselor and psychiatrist at Discovery.  My intention is mainly to do an intake assessment, and hopefully get back on my Divalproex.  At least its a start, and it will help stabilize my mental state.

Even though I'm still injured and incapable of returning to work at Kelsey's.  I'm considering looking around for work elsewhere, not in the kitchen or restaurant industry.  I'm planning on re-doing my resume, posting it online, and applying for a few different jobs.  Hopefully something not as physically demanding as a kitchen comes available, and maybe then I can return to work sooner than if I was returning to Kelsey's.

So today is March 10th, which means there is exactly 16 days till the Saint Patrick's themed party.  (March 26th)  I'm quite looking forward to hosting this event!  I've bought a ton of themed decorations from Dollarama, and have a few more to pick up from Spencer's.  Some time next week when I've got all the decorations I'll begin the setup and decorating for the party.  I'm going to video this process and add some other clips and such, and put together a "How To" video.  Which will be featured on the YouTube channel some friends and I are in the process of making.

Anyways, I believe that's all for now.  I really wish time would speed forward to next Tuesday, then I will have access to my laptop back and can start doing Vlogs!!!  =)

.......... Not that anyone is actually reading these... >.<

March 7th 2011

I really haven't been staying current or up-to-date with this whole blogging thing, so I figured Id log in and post something...

Lately has been kind of scattered with the whole back injury thing, and being quite sick.  Everyone around me seems to be ill, which makes it quite hard to get better.  As for the back injury, the pain and discomfort is still there for sure.  I'm more mobile than I have been, and getting more so each day.  I do notice that if I try to do too much though, I end up pretty much disabled by the end of the day.  Which sucks balls!  This whole sick & injured thing sucks major balls...  Well, it doesn't just suck balls, it kind of deep throats them... lol

Anyways, in other news...  I've been on Plenty of Fish & Evow a bit lately.  I rarely log in to either account, but noticed in my email last week that I had a message.  I popped online and had a good conversation with the person on there, and even met up and hung out for the night.  At least I made a new friend and social connection.  Then yesterday I received an email saying I had a message on Evow.  So far that's going well as far as the social connection.  Most people can't seem to carry on a conversation very long, so it was quite interesting to have two within a few days.  Either way, I never expect much, just a few new friends would be nice!

Oh!  I made a new post on my other blog "Simply Scattered", & I'll be including the link bellow if anyone wants to check that out, or any of the other blogs on that forum.  Its not a personal blog, just random stuff that I find interesting.  

"Simply Scattered"

In other news, I'm currently trying to throw together a "Saint Patrick's Day" themed party for my friends at the end of the month.  I'm hoping every thing turns out awesome!  Like all my parties are... lol  I'll have all my party lights set up to make that whole "Dance Floor/Rave/Night Club" feel, loud music with Hip-Hop, Top40, Dubstep, Techno, & some Irish Drinking songs thrown into the mix.  We'll have tons of themed decorations, Beer Pong, Beer Bongs!  I'm also hoping to have Guitar Hero & Dance Dance Revolution set up on one TV via my PS2.  There will hopefully be another TV playing music videos along with the songs.  There will be tons of other drinking games and social games, and what ever else anyone can think of.  

I'll probably be hiding in a corner some where at the party unless I'm needed.  As much as I love planning and hosting parties, the actual partying part isn't really my thing.  Unless someone motivates to get up out of my seat! lol

So to conclude this whole post, I'm going to let anyone know who reads these that I'll be posting "Vlogs", or Video Blogs here pretty soon.  Thanks to my brand new Logitech 9000 Webcam!!! =P  I was so stoked when I bought it on sale for $69.99, regularly $119.99  I'm also going to be "hopefully", starting a YouTube channel with a few friends pretty soon.  Mostly just random comedic stuff, skits and what not.  Anyways, thus is my blog for the day! =)

Solar Flares!

The science behind solar flares is something I've been extremely interested in for quite some time.  I've done a lot of research regarding solar flares, and how they interact and effect our planet.

However, every time I try to talk about solar flares and their relation to 2012, everyone laughs at off as a joke and thinks I'm crazy!  I've sworn time and time again that I'm not crazy, and I've done my research on this topic. Note that I'm not a scientist, or an astronomer by any means.  Though I would go ahead and call myself a science enthusiast...  

Solar flares and the relation to 2012 is as follows.  Everyone believes the Mayan's end date of Dec 21st 2012 is just some ancient doomsday myth.  However, the Mayan prediction is not that of the worlds end, its that of a new beginning for our planet.  The Earth is not going to be microwaved and destroyed by radiation and geomagnetic energy in or around 2012.  However, around that time period is the approximate end of our suns reoccurring 11 year solar cycle.  Near the end of each solar cycle our sun begins emitting more solar flares on a frequent and regular basis.  Some of which can cause fluctuations on Earth in our power grids, it can cause disruptions with Satellite and short wave communications, as well as larger flares can cause natural disaster and extreme weather on Earth.

A few days ago, on Feb 15th there was an X-Class solar flare from our sun.  This is the highest class for solar flares.  In the days leading up to the X-Class flare there were several smaller M-Class flares.  However, the X-Class flare on the 15th was strong enough to cause reported and documented fluctuations in power grids around the world, as well as disrupt short wave communications.  

So for anyone who's doubted my preaching of solar flare science over the past few years, here are some links to current, relevant, and documented information regarding the recent and upcoming events!  

"Official Nasa Report"

"The Weather Network"

"Accu Weather"

To better understand the reports above, click the following link for Solar Flares on Wikipedia.

"Wikipedia"

Try and laugh at me or call me crazy now!!! =P

January 28th 2011

January 28th 2011


For those of you who know me personally this is old news, but for anyone who comes across this from outside my social network, I'll fill you in.

Just over one week ago, I was climbing a tree with a friend of mine.  I wound up falling approximately 8 feet onto my tail bone and lower back, onto uneven rock surface.  I wound up fracturing my T12 Vertebrae in the Thoracic section of my spine.  Luckily for me it was a compression fracture, which is apparently better than having a burst fracture.  I'm on bed rest for approximately 6 weeks, and will probably need a month off work after that before my doctor will allow me to return to work.

I'm starting to move a little easier.  I can stand and sit longer, but walking for extended periods is uncomfortable. I guess I just need to accept my limitations and live by them.  I'm really looking forward to being able to return to normal life.

Bellow is a picture of the human spine, I've included this so you can see the specific vertebrae I've fractured.  (TH12)  Its the last Vertebrae in the blue section.

Introduction

Introduction

Allow me to introduce myself...  My name is Ken, I also go by Kenny, and XxaCt.  (Pronounced as Exact)  I am currently a 19 year old Ginger Kid.  To the worlds amazement I have survived many "Kick a Ginger" days.  Which is quite an important task, seeing as we Ginger's are a dieing race...  

I'm an Islander by birth, and have lived on this island all my life.  Its such a beautiful place, with the the ocean on one said, and mountains on the other.  I can't imagine ever leaving here, this is my home.  For those who read this who aren't from around here, and even for those who are, I hope to start a blog about my adventured around this city and this island.  So look out for that blog in the near future.  However, I do expect it to be about a month or so before I begin on that specific blog..

This is my second blog I've created on Blogger.  In addition to "A Ginger's Journal", I also have a blog titled "Simply Scattered".  Simply Scattered is a blog about random interests of mine, random topics that come to mind, or anything I find on the internet worth sharing.  At least in my opinion.  This blog, A Ginger's Journal, will be my personal blog about my day to day life.  I may also end up sharing my creative writing, such as short stories and poetry here.  Quite honestly, I'm new to blogging.  Other than the occasional FaceBook note, this is a whole new realm to me.  It will probably be some time before I have it all set up and figured out.  I have quite a few ideas on different blogs Id like to work on, but all that will come in time.  For now, I hope you enjoy what I have posted thus far, and I look forward to posting more in the future... =)