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.