Sunday December 30, 1990

I went to see Kindergarten Cop with Al, Jordi, Guy and Brad. I watched 60 Minutes with mom and dad. 

Saturday December 29, 1990

We arrived home in the afternoon. I relaxed and caught up with folks and called friends. Just relaxed and went to bed early.

Friday December 28, 1990

We left Florida and drove home: Florida - Georgia - S. Carolina - N. Carolina - Virginia - Maryland - Pennsylvania - New York - Ontario.

Thursday December 27, 1990

We spent the entire day at the beach (last chance for a good tan). Paul, Alter and I had a massive playfight - but totally trashed the apartment. We went to Boca Raton for dinner that night.

Wednesday December 26, 1990

We spent the morning at the beach and then headed to the outlet mall. We had dinner at City Limits.

Tuesday December 25, 1990

Christmas Day! It rained most of the day so we just walked down the strip and had a shitty lunch. We stayed down there in the evening and hit a few bars. At one point Yuri and I took off on our own and checked out another bar close to where the rest of the guys were. When we headed back to reconnect with the other guys they were already outside and Gabe went nuts on me. His buddies had to break it up because Gabe was so pissed. I didn't tell him where I was going and he got freaked out by my 'disappearance'.

[Note - At the time I thought Gabe was an ass; but looking back I can appreciate the responsibility he had, and how concerned he got when I went missing. The beating my dad would have given him if I did go missing would be have been worse.]

Monday December 24, 1990

Paul, Gabe, Erez and I went down to the beach. Later on Paul and I hung lounged poolside next to our hotel and I met Joanne. We all went Go-karting and to play arcade games.

Sunday December 23, 1990

We went to the beach and hung around the hotel. In the afternoon we checked out a flea market. In the evening we went to see Russia House.

Saturday December 22, 1990

Simon and Yuri met a group of girls in the condo they are staying at (Claire, Stephanie, etc..). A big group of us went to Hollywood Beach for the day - we played touch football and swam. In the evening we drove into Miami for dinner and went clubbing there.

Friday December 21, 1990

We all went to the beach in the morning and then to the Galleria Mall in the afternoon. In the evening we went to see live Jai-alai and ordered pizza.

Thursday December 20, 1990

We went to the beach and met Jen, Wendy and Pam. That night we went for dinner with them and then all headed to The Candy Store. We all went to the boardwalk and beach later.

Wednesday December 19, 1990

We spent the day at the beach in Fort Lauderdale and then went to look for a place to stay - we got a room at the Gold Coast Beach resort Hotel. In the evening we went to a bunch of places around Hollywood Beach, got whistled at by a car full of babes and then ended up at The Candy Store ... amazing wet t-shirt contest!!

[Note - check out where this video was filmed.]

Tuesday December 18, 1990

We drove all day - from Ontario - Michigan - Ohio - Kentucky - Tennessee - Georgia -  to Florida. We did make a few stops along the way: Denny's in Michigan; Cracker Barrell in Tennessee; Dairy Queen in Georgia and Arby's in Florida. We got in late and just crashed at Simon's granny's place. 

Monday December 17, 1990

I wrote my last 2 exams: History, and Society. Right after my exam I went to Simon's place and all of us gathered there: Gabe, Yuri, Alter, Julia, Erez, and Arbus. When everyone arrived we took off in two cars to Florida. I rode with Gabe, Erez, and Arbus. Mike drove Simon, Yuri and Julia.  

Sunday December 16, 1990

I studied and packed for my Christmas vacation to Florida.

[Note - Gabe invited me to come to Florida on a road trip with his buddies from Western.]

Saturday December 15, 1990

I went to the library and studied for History and Society. I stayed in and watched St. Louis beat Toronto 4-2.

Friday December 14, 1990

I wrote the Law exam (very good). After the exam I went back to Eremita's house with D Scott and Sorbs. Later on Peter, Dan, Field, Lalor, Fred, Aubrey, Katrina, Birta, Emily, Nessa and Heather came over. We had a bunch of drinks, ordered pizza and then went skating at Nathan Phillips Square - awesome night - although painful to watch Eremita with Heather ... she is so ridiculously hot.

Thursday December 13, 1990

I wrote the Math exam (think I did OK). I had veal at school and then studied for the Law exam. I took a 30 minute break to watch Cheers.

Wednesday December 12, 1990

The start of Hanukkah. I wrote the English A exam. I studied for the Math exam. Gabe and I chatted on the phone for a bit. Caught a period of Toronto 4 Montreal 1.

Tuesday December 11, 1990

I had 2 mid-term exams. In the morning I wrote the Physics exam (not good). After a panzerotti lunch, I wrote the English B exam (not bad). Then I went home and studied for the English A exam.

Monday December 10, 1990

I studied all day for my Physics exam. In the evening I took a break to watch the Nordiques beat the Canucks 3-2 in OT.  Joe Sakic scored the winner.

Sunday December 9, 1990

I studied for exams. Took a break to play road hockey:

Ariel, Brad, Brett, Milberg & Brian v.
Roger, Josh K, Adam, Al, Katzin

Bri and Jeff got into a little scrap.

Saturday December 8, 1990

I studied for exams. Jordi, Guy, Al and I went over to Newman's house for a bit (his dad was out of town). Then we went to Lime Rickey's and ran into Melanie and Anna.

Friday December 7, 1990

Last day of the first semester (actually a half day). We had a great basketball game in Phys-Ed class. I got 3 baskets. I spent the afternoon studying for the Physics exam.

Thursday December 6, 1990

I got 90% on my English A folder and 87% on the Law test. We watched Mississippi Burning in our Society class. I studied for the Physics exam.

Wednesday December 5, 1990

Skipped school because of the snowstorm. Took the TTC home and then shovelled the driveway. I worked on my Law project and planned my exam study schedule. Watched Minnesota beat Toronto 3-2.

Tuesday December 4, 1990

I got 95% on my Physics test and 80% on my Math test. JJ's karate instructor, Alex, came to Crescent and did a demonstration in our Phys-Ed class. We read Rob Chan's story in English B.

Monday December 3, 1990

We had a couple of parole officers come to our Law class. In English A class we watched and discussed The Simpsons. There was a major snow storm so I walked over to JJs place and ended up sleeping over there. J Diament and Horowitz came over there and we hackey sacked and played cards.

Sunday December 2, 1990

Mom and dad went down to Buffalo for some cross border shopping. I went up to Thornhill to play road hockey:

Me, Cliff, Guy, Katzin and Marc B (3) v.s.
Gary, Roger, Brian, Kevin and Newman (8).

Saturday December 1, 1990

I spent the afternoon doing homework. After dinner JJ and I went to Crescent to watch the school performance of Our Town. After the play we headed to the cast party with everyone - Sorbs, Tyler, Gleed, Serge, Myles, Sevag, Rich, Wolfson, etc.

Friday November 30, 1990

In English B we worked on writing serial stories. I went to Kelsey's with Al & Jordi. Then we went back to Jordi's later and played Nintendo and drank a few beers.

Thursday November 29, 1990

We watched/analysed The Cosby Show in English A. Roast beef for lunch. Watched TV and did my Math assignment. 

Wednesday November 28, 1990

I wrote my Math test. We played basketball in Phys-Ed class. Bologna sandwiches for lunch. Played cards.

Tuesday November 27, 1990

I wrote a Physics test in the afternoon. We played basketball in Phys-Ed. I ran into Kamin, who I hadn't seen or spoken to in a while, on the bus home. After dinner studied for my Math test.

Monday November 26, 1990

We had an assembly in the morning. I wrote my Law test. I got 97% and 87% on my History tests. I got 5/5 on my English pop quiz on 1984. Spaghetti for lunch. I watched NY Rangers 5 Sabres 0.

Sunday November 25, 1990

I studied and went to Nino D'aversa with mom, dad and Gabe. Gabe left to go back to London and we went over to granny's place.

Saturday November 24, 1990

I went with Gabe and Erez to the Toronto Reference Library. I worked on my English A essay, Law questions and studied for Law, Math and Physics exams coming soon! We then went to see Opportunity Knocks. Ouch.

Friday November 23, 1990

Gabe came home for the weekend. I went over to Sorbara's house with D Scott, Eremita, D Scott and M Field. Jordi called to let me know that John Kordic came over and crashed at his place!!!

Thursday November 22, 1990

Thanksgiving Day in the US. A perfect day for a History test. Lasagna for lunch. I played a little basketball after school. Had dinner and then watched Cheers and The Simpsons.

Wednesday November 21, 1990

We had our pictures taken for the yearbook. Cheese and bacon sandwiches for lunch. Sandro gave me a ride to Lawrence station. I watched the Leafs v. Capitals game (Washington won 5-3). John Druce had 2 goals and an assist.   

Tuesday November 20, 1990

We presented the horror stories we wrote in English B. We played volleyball in gym class. I rented and watched Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

Monday November 19, 1990

We had a pop quiz in Society class. In English A class we looked at TV commercials and analysed their effectiveness. I watched Boston beat the Leafs 5-2.  Ray Bourque had 2 assists.

Sunday November 18, 1990

Jordi, Al and I went to Golden Griddle for breakfast (unfortunately not the one in the video, but the one on Woodbine, just north of Steeles). After breakfast we headed to German Mills for a great road hockey game:

Me, Brian, Rog, Ulrich & Al versus Jordi, Newman, Ryan F, Brad, Brett & Rob.


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Saturday November 17, 1990

Jordi and I went shoe shopping at the Promenade and Soles. Serge, Wolfson and I went over to JJ's house. We watched This is Spinal Tap and sparred with JJ's karate gear. Later on we went over to the Crescent Breakfast Party (Paula & Lundy, Steve & Emma, Sevag & Christine, Damien & Dana, Nessa & Sorbs, D Scott & Katrina, etc.).

Friday November 16, 1990

We had fish for lunch. In Phys-Ed I had my volleyball skills test. I went a big party at Gill's house. A bunch of people were there - Matt G, Al, Amanda, Brad, Burnett, Casey, Fingret, Fisch, George S, Ilan, J Dyan, Jordi, Josh K, Katzin, Krista B, Lainie, Levine, Milberg, Poster, Rachel S, etc.

Thursday November 15, 1990

Boring day at school. I went to Newmarket with Jordi to see the Saints beat the Adirondack Red Wings 2-1. John Kordic got a goal and Rob Cimetta (Crescent alumnus) got an assist. 

Wednesday November 14, 1990

Meatballs for lunch. I played basketball at lunch and volleyball in Phys-Ed and after school. I had dinner at home and watched the Leafs beat the Caps 5-3.

Tuesday November 13, 1990

I got 83% on my Math test and wrote a test in Health class. We had Chinese food for lunch. I played volleyball after school. After dinner I watched New Jersey Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens on TSN.

Monday November 12, 1990

We had a school assembly and Marcel and Jason did this hilarious rap! I had a Physics lab. Hamburgers for lunch. I handed in my essay for Society class. Ed Olczyk's first return to Toronto as a Winnipeg Jet.

Sunday November 11, 1990

Remembrance Day. I went to the library and back to National Gym with mom and dad. Granny came over for dinner.

Saturday November 10, 1990

Had breakfast at JJs and then went home. I relaxed around the house. After dinner I went to Kelsey's with Jordi and Al to watch the Leafs lose 5-1 to the Blackhawks. We then went to National Gym at midnight for the huge sale they were having. Toronto traded Ed Olczyk and Mark Osborne for Dave Ellet and Paul Fenton.

Friday November 9, 1990

I went to Red Lantern with Katzin, Brian, Fingret, Jordi, Shankman, Rachel S, Hilary, and Jen Burdoch. JJ's parents were out of town so I went over to his place later and hung out with him and Horowitz (slept over there).


[Note - we were now fully into drinking and places that served under-age or were lax with fake ID became well known and spread amongst all the kids ... that is how we ended up going to random places like The Red Lantern!]

Thursday November 8, 1990

We discussed 1984 up to page 236. I wrote a test on The Media in English B class. I went back to Havergal College with Lundy, Serge and Fred. After that I took the TTC to granny's place for dinner.

Wednesday November 7, 1990

Played basketball at lunch. We listened to the song "Ohio" in English A class. I studied and talked to Brian on the phone. N.Y. Rangers and Sabres game on the Buffalo channel.

[Note - My English A class was with Mr. Martin Cruttwell, a fantastic teacher. At the end of each class he would select a student who would have a song with lyrics printed out and then we would listen to the song and discuss its meaning. This is where I really learned to look deeper into art to understand connotation.]

Tuesday November 6, 1990

Math test. Handed in my English B "opener" (public speaking). D Scott, Sorbara and I went to Havergal dorms to see some girls they know, then we had dinner at Sorbara's house. His mom is an incredible cook!

Monday November 5, 1990

We talked about Immigration in Law class - great discussion! Studied for my Math test, but took a break to watch the 3rd Period of Bruins 3 Rangers 2.

Sunday November 4, 1990

Had a lazy day ... just watched NFL and did homework.

Saturday November 3, 1990

I volunteered to help host the Senior Volleyball Tournament at Crescent with Munroe, Lundy, Mihalidi, Sergio, JJ,  D Scott, and Peter L. In the evening I went to Sing Sing with Katzin, Al, Brian, Brett, T Diamond, Shana, Lisa S, Belinda, and J Zac ... wicked!

[Note -  Sing Sing was the first karaoke place I ever went to. It was at College Park and served under age.]

Friday November 2, 1990

I wrote a Physics test. I went to see Marked For Death at the Promenade with Jordi, Al, Brian, Brett, Sesel, Brad, Guy and Mark. After the movie we all went to Golden Star for late night eats.

Thursday November 1, 1990

United Way Fair at the school. I participated in Crescent Gladiators (a take on American Gladiators). Chile for lunch. I wrote a History test. Played ball hockey with Pepper and then watched the Red Wings beat the Leafs 5-4.

Wednesday October 31, 1990

Halloween. We played floor hockey with a bunch of the grads*. I scored 5 goals. Pastrami for lunch. I did a bunch of homework.

[* grads denotes Grade 12 students]

Tuesday October 30, 1990

We had "air-bands" perform at assembly ... hilarious! We watched Fred's volleyball video in Phys-Ed class. I got my Mid-Term grades: 5 As and 3 Bs. Did homework and watched TV.

Monday October 29, 1990

We began media studies (looking at magazines) in English A class. Lundy gave me a ride to Finch station after school. I watched Quebec v. New York on TV.

Sunday October 28, 1990

Al and I went to the library and saw Felix and Leon there. I did work on my Physics project.

Saturday October 27, 1990

I spent the day at Brian's house. We hooked up with Al, Brett, and Lisa G. and then went to the Planetarium to see Laser Floyd. AMAZING!