My day with Mom on Friday was awesome. Got my eyebrows waxed (yess!) and then went shopping. Mom needed to pick up a few things and I bought some clothes with some money/gift cards I got for xmas. We came home and had a fondue that nite. It was so good. Especially the salmon. Best. Salmon. Ever. Period. And we had so many laughs...at one point I was lying on the floor I was laughing so hard. What a blast. Pics soon to come on facebook :)
Saturday Evan had a hockey game in Camrose. I went and watched (which made him really happy!). They tied 4-4. Lorie & Shakey had extra tickets to the Oiler's game so Mom & Dale went to that while Evan and I had a fun nite (him and I always do something fun when I'm home from school). After he showered and put away his hockey stuff, we played a 7 game series of foosball. Unfortunately I lost 4-3. Then we ate pizza and watched Barnyard. *NOTE: Does it bother anyone else that the male cattle have udders? The show was hilarious...but the producers didn't do their research!* Then we caught the last bit of the hockey game (Oilers beat the Rangers 3-2 in an SO...yeahhh!) We played like 5 min of Nintendo and then Ev had to get to bed. Yay for fun times w/ my bro! :)
Yesterday I woke up feeling so gross. I had tossed and turned all nite and kept waking up and looking at the clock. I woke up feeling sick to my stomach. So I went back to bed and unfortunately missed my only chance to see a bunch of people at church in Edmonton. I slept for quite awhile and still felt pretty gross when I woke up. But once I got up and going I started to feel a little better. I was feeling better by late afternoon and went to my aunt & uncle's for dinner. My cousin Dallas was there too so that was fun. We had dinner, played Rummoli and watched a few episodes of How I Met Your Mother. I ended up staying the nite there instead of having to drive home late.
And now here I sit...munching on chips & dill pickle dip (since I can't find any of this delicious snack south of the 49th!) I better go have a shower and maybe clean my room. I'm supposed to hang out w/ Allison again tonite...woohoo! :)
Monday, January 7, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
Good Times, Good Times
Life is pretty good right now. Yesterday I got to see Allison & Grady and finally got to meet their ADORABLE daughter Caitlin. She's soo freakin' cute. We went for lunch and then hung out back at her parents' house. I ended up not getting home till like midnight. We played w/ Caitlin, watched a few episodes of Arrested Development, played a ton of Wii (seriously so much fun!!) and had dinner in there somewhere. In addition to my night of fun, I think I finally figured out my schedule for the rest of the time I'm home and I'm pretty much able to do everything I want/need to do while I'm home (what a task!). I talked to Matt tonight...it's nice to hear that he misses me. He even tagged me in a video on facebook because it was the closest he could get to me actually going snowmobiling with him :) I got to sleep in till 1:00 pm today. I finished my laundry and packed to go to Mom's tomorrow. I helped Dad take down the xmas tree and played 3 games of air hockey w/ him (I'm still undefeated!). I had a good chat w/ Dad over a cup of tea this evening. He's actually shared some personal stuff w/ me over the break which is unusual for him...but pretty cool. Actually, this past 10 days has probably been the best span of time I've had w/ him for awhile (when it comes to breaks home from school). Sweet. Period. And I'm excited that I get to see Mom tomorrow. I haven't seen her since xmas day and up until today I hadn't talked to her since last year! She had a pairing this week that had her all over the continent (inc. Ft. Lauderdale for New Year's...not bad!). Her and I are spending the day shopping/running errands together and then I get to spend the evening RELAXING at home w/ her and Dale...yessss!
Like I said...life is pretty good right now :)
Like I said...life is pretty good right now :)
Thursday, January 3, 2008
As I've Matured
Here's a few little things I got in an email forward...some of them are rather amusing...and most of them are rather true :P
As I've Matured...
-I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...
-I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.
-I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jerks.
-I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
-I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.
-I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others -they are more screwed up than you think.
-I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
-I've learned that it is not what you wear; it is how you take it off.
-I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished.
-I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.
-I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.
-I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
-I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.
-I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
-I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
-I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.
-I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the butt are permanent.
:)
As I've Matured...
-I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...
-I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.
-I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jerks.
-I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
-I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.
-I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others -they are more screwed up than you think.
-I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
-I've learned that it is not what you wear; it is how you take it off.
-I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished.
-I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.
-I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.
-I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
-I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.
-I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
-I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
-I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.
-I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the butt are permanent.
:)
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Hello 2008!
After going for lunch and then shopping with my cousin Dallas yesterday afternoon, I rang in the New Year at the church in Camrose last nite. They had a movie and games nite with lots of food. I ended up eating lots of junk food and playing dominoes all nite and it was a blast. I slept in on this first day of 2008 and then Dad made me sausage, eggs and toast. Then we went to Sherwood Park to take Russ (Dad's cousin) up on an incredible offer...they had too much stuff in their basement and something had to go...so we got their air hockey table! We got the neighbor to help us carry it in and then Dad and I set it up. I am currently undefeated...although we only played two games haha! Between the air hockey table now at Dad's, the foosball table at Mom's, the ping-pong table at Phil's and the one at Dad's work... I just need to find somebody with a pool table and I'm all set ...well I do know somebody that has one... but I'd have to go all the way to Michigan to play with the special guy... which might not be such a bad thing... ;-)
I'm currently reading the original Wizard of Oz (lent to me by Brenna since I have never read it and up until this fall at Harding's Homecoming musical I had never seen it). I got 3 books for xmas and a gift card to Chapters/Indigo so I bought another one with that. I have some serious reading to do over the break...cuz I know I never get anything but textbooks read at school!
Here's a little thing I got in an email...thought it was appropriate for a New Year's post:
May the New Year bring you:
Troubles that last only seconds
Giggles that last minutes
Chuckles that last hours
Laughs that last days
Smiles that last weeks
Happiness that lasts months
Friendships that last years
But most of all
LOVE that lasts a lifetime!
:)
I'm currently reading the original Wizard of Oz (lent to me by Brenna since I have never read it and up until this fall at Harding's Homecoming musical I had never seen it). I got 3 books for xmas and a gift card to Chapters/Indigo so I bought another one with that. I have some serious reading to do over the break...cuz I know I never get anything but textbooks read at school!
Here's a little thing I got in an email...thought it was appropriate for a New Year's post:
May the New Year bring you:
Troubles that last only seconds
Giggles that last minutes
Chuckles that last hours
Laughs that last days
Smiles that last weeks
Happiness that lasts months
Friendships that last years
But most of all
LOVE that lasts a lifetime!
:)
Monday, December 31, 2007
Goodbye 2007...
First of all, I want to say that I'm feeling much better after last night's post of worry and doubt. I had a really long talk with Matt last nite and in addition to me getting some things off my chest, he said a lot of things I needed to hear. He definitely calmed my fears a bit and gave me the reassurance I was so desperately needing. Thank you so much, Matt...it was exactly what I needed last nite :)
Second, I can't believe today is the last day of the year. It seems like it was not that long ago that I was ringing in 2007. It is mind-boggling to think of all the things that have happened (good and bad) since this time last year. Everything has been a learning experience (at least I hope it has). Here's to hoping that 2008 brings many more experiences of love, learning and lots of laughter. All the best to everyone...stay safe (please!) and have fun w/ those that mean the most to you! :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)
Second, I can't believe today is the last day of the year. It seems like it was not that long ago that I was ringing in 2007. It is mind-boggling to think of all the things that have happened (good and bad) since this time last year. Everything has been a learning experience (at least I hope it has). Here's to hoping that 2008 brings many more experiences of love, learning and lots of laughter. All the best to everyone...stay safe (please!) and have fun w/ those that mean the most to you! :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Too Much Time To Think
**WARNING: Long post. Read at your own risk**
I've realized in the past few days of not having a real schedule that maybe this is why I stay fairly busy all the time... Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed being able to sleep, read, play around on the comp and watch Brian Regan DVDs w/ Dad. But with that comes a lot of time for thinking...too much time. Unfortunately a lot of this thinking has been negative. Worrying about the future and doubting lots of things has got me a little messed up in the past few days. My mind is having a better day today so I thought I might be able to blog with a little clearer mind. Here's some things I've been thinking about...
-Next semester: Matt is most likely getting a promotion in his job. I'm really proud of him...he's worked ridiculousy hard and they're finally recognizing it. But along with this new status comes new hours...and a lot more of them...42 per week to be exact. And he has 18 credits next semester while I only have 14. Needless to say our time spent together is going to be a little more limited and that kinda worries me. I want to be the supportive girlfriend that can be flexible and deal with whatever comes our way...but I'm just so afraid I'm gonna get part way through the semester and snap. It's hard to draw the line between being selfish by wanting to spend time with him vs. being concerned about our relationship needing some quality time.*sigh* I'm trying to take it one day at a time, but it's tough...and I'm terrified.
-Next summer: My aunt offered me my job back at the office but I'm not sure I want it. I've worked there 4 summers...I'm kinda wanting something new....and maybe with a bigger paycheck. But it's hard to resist the security of having that job lined up when I get home from school. Speaking of coming home, I'll only be home like 5 days before Phil's wedding...which as the maid of honor, bothers me. I want to be able to help more than that. And then the fact that my 21st bday is the day before her wedding. Mom and I had always planned on spending my 21st in NYC. Mom said we can go after her wedding...which leads me to my next point...I have so many things I'd like to do this summer that I won't have time to work. But if I don't work then I can't afford anything I want to do. Oh life is a vicious cycle! I want to do the trip to NYC, I want to counsel at ARWC for the 20th year anni, Mom was talking about a possible trip for the 4 of us to Texas since Dale and Evan didn't get to see much cuz everything was rushed w/ the big 50th, Matt was talking of coming up to visit again (and I would love to not be working when he's here this time)...how can I possibly get that much time off?? And beyond that, where should/can I even get a job?
-Relationships: This break has been a little tough on me when it comes to missing Matt. We had only been together for a week before summer break so things were still fairly new. Now I have a whole semester full of memories and seeing each other every day so xmas break seems much harder. And because my mind has been in a thinking mode...the distance makes me doubt things. It's hard to feel how much he cares when he's not physically here to reassure me. I'm the type that needs some reassurance in that department and phone/online conversations don't always quite cut it. Doubt starts to creep in and I start worrying too much...ughh. Add in that everyone is asking me about when I'm getting engaged (and that Phil is recently engaged and we're discussing wedding plans)...and my mind starts wondering about the future. On one hand it feels like everyone is rushing me to get married and on the other hand it feels like they're saying to wait. Well I don't care what they say, I plan on waiting till I at least get out of college... but it makes one think hard about certain things. Questions keep running through my head (not necessarily about Matt and I but just about relationships/marriage in general): The most confusing one is "where do you draw the line between loving someone completely despite their flaws vs. settling for less than you want?"
Like I said...maybe this is why I keep a busy schedule...
I've realized in the past few days of not having a real schedule that maybe this is why I stay fairly busy all the time... Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed being able to sleep, read, play around on the comp and watch Brian Regan DVDs w/ Dad. But with that comes a lot of time for thinking...too much time. Unfortunately a lot of this thinking has been negative. Worrying about the future and doubting lots of things has got me a little messed up in the past few days. My mind is having a better day today so I thought I might be able to blog with a little clearer mind. Here's some things I've been thinking about...
-Next semester: Matt is most likely getting a promotion in his job. I'm really proud of him...he's worked ridiculousy hard and they're finally recognizing it. But along with this new status comes new hours...and a lot more of them...42 per week to be exact. And he has 18 credits next semester while I only have 14. Needless to say our time spent together is going to be a little more limited and that kinda worries me. I want to be the supportive girlfriend that can be flexible and deal with whatever comes our way...but I'm just so afraid I'm gonna get part way through the semester and snap. It's hard to draw the line between being selfish by wanting to spend time with him vs. being concerned about our relationship needing some quality time.*sigh* I'm trying to take it one day at a time, but it's tough...and I'm terrified.
-Next summer: My aunt offered me my job back at the office but I'm not sure I want it. I've worked there 4 summers...I'm kinda wanting something new....and maybe with a bigger paycheck. But it's hard to resist the security of having that job lined up when I get home from school. Speaking of coming home, I'll only be home like 5 days before Phil's wedding...which as the maid of honor, bothers me. I want to be able to help more than that. And then the fact that my 21st bday is the day before her wedding. Mom and I had always planned on spending my 21st in NYC. Mom said we can go after her wedding...which leads me to my next point...I have so many things I'd like to do this summer that I won't have time to work. But if I don't work then I can't afford anything I want to do. Oh life is a vicious cycle! I want to do the trip to NYC, I want to counsel at ARWC for the 20th year anni, Mom was talking about a possible trip for the 4 of us to Texas since Dale and Evan didn't get to see much cuz everything was rushed w/ the big 50th, Matt was talking of coming up to visit again (and I would love to not be working when he's here this time)...how can I possibly get that much time off?? And beyond that, where should/can I even get a job?
-Relationships: This break has been a little tough on me when it comes to missing Matt. We had only been together for a week before summer break so things were still fairly new. Now I have a whole semester full of memories and seeing each other every day so xmas break seems much harder. And because my mind has been in a thinking mode...the distance makes me doubt things. It's hard to feel how much he cares when he's not physically here to reassure me. I'm the type that needs some reassurance in that department and phone/online conversations don't always quite cut it. Doubt starts to creep in and I start worrying too much...ughh. Add in that everyone is asking me about when I'm getting engaged (and that Phil is recently engaged and we're discussing wedding plans)...and my mind starts wondering about the future. On one hand it feels like everyone is rushing me to get married and on the other hand it feels like they're saying to wait. Well I don't care what they say, I plan on waiting till I at least get out of college... but it makes one think hard about certain things. Questions keep running through my head (not necessarily about Matt and I but just about relationships/marriage in general): The most confusing one is "where do you draw the line between loving someone completely despite their flaws vs. settling for less than you want?"
Like I said...maybe this is why I keep a busy schedule...
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
North of the 49th
Well I'm home! We made it back from TX Monday nite, came home and ate a quick bite of dinner, wrapped presents, decorated christmas cookies (they'd been saving it till I got home) and went to bed (only after I played a little old school super mario bros....super nintendo style!) Christmas morning I slept in, helped Dale w/ the turkey, Dale went to pick up Mom from the airport (she had an early morning flight to work...yuck), I did dishes and folded laundry while Evan was in the shower and then I hopped in the shower. Mom got home and we got a few things ready for xmas dinner and then opened presents. Everyone seemed to love their gifts from me so that made me happy. And my family got me some wonderful presents...THANKS GUYS! Then Mom and I finished the prep for xmas dinner while Dale and Evan worked on setting up the foosball table that Santa brought me and Ev! We ate our big meal (de-lish!) and then cleaned up. I called Nikki and Matt to wish them Merry Christmas and then Dale's 2 sisters and their families came over. Steve and Megan (the two older cousins) couldn't make it so it was just the little kids...they were so cute to watch opening their presents. We visited w/ them and then they went home. Dale and Evan finished setting up the foosball table while I messed w/ my NEW PHONE (woohoo!) and then Evan and I had one game before we went to bed...and I dashed Ev's hopes of beating me. haha! I came to Dad's today and did gifts w/ him. Now we're just relaxing. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the rest of the holidays with family and friends!
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