Wednesday, November 14, 2007
I have come to the conlusion that normal really does not exist. Not in people, or personalities, not in relationships or acquaintences, and definately not in life. It exists merely as a setting on your wash machine - nothing more. So for all those people out there who are striving to be normal, I suggest you try a new goal in your life. Besides, the normal setting on the wash machine is rather boring - it doesn't create any grand explosions of bubbles, or surprises that turn into funny stories to tell at the next staff Christmas party.
It's been a while since I've posted, somehow the craziness of life has engulfed me, and resulted in a million things coming ahead of sitting down and randomly spewing my thoughts onto a public piece of paper.
For those of you who still read this, and my blog hits tell me there are a few of you (and it is at this point that I do not claim responsibility to any long-term mental damage that it has caused). Well, I've started a new job, to be exact I'm about two months into a new job. They haven't put me out with the weekly garbage yet, so I think that's a good sign.
I'm am absolutely loving it. The job has combined my passion for the abused, my love of law, and my goal to make a difference in the world all into one neatly packaged title.
I've also maintained my crazy schedule of having something on pretty much every night of the week through church involvement, volunteer projects, playing indoor soccer again, and all the fun things that life throws at an individual.
I'm enjoying watching my friends and family grow up - even if I do feel slightly immature and old when friends who are younger then me are getting married and having children! Then again...I don't think nuns are suppose to pursue things like that :)
All that to say, my life isn't normal, and I don't think I ever will be. One day, I will develop the art of stating my thoughts in one cohesive sentence. Until then, you get stuck with the rambling.
It's been a while since I've posted, somehow the craziness of life has engulfed me, and resulted in a million things coming ahead of sitting down and randomly spewing my thoughts onto a public piece of paper.
For those of you who still read this, and my blog hits tell me there are a few of you (and it is at this point that I do not claim responsibility to any long-term mental damage that it has caused). Well, I've started a new job, to be exact I'm about two months into a new job. They haven't put me out with the weekly garbage yet, so I think that's a good sign.
I'm am absolutely loving it. The job has combined my passion for the abused, my love of law, and my goal to make a difference in the world all into one neatly packaged title.
I've also maintained my crazy schedule of having something on pretty much every night of the week through church involvement, volunteer projects, playing indoor soccer again, and all the fun things that life throws at an individual.
I'm enjoying watching my friends and family grow up - even if I do feel slightly immature and old when friends who are younger then me are getting married and having children! Then again...I don't think nuns are suppose to pursue things like that :)
All that to say, my life isn't normal, and I don't think I ever will be. One day, I will develop the art of stating my thoughts in one cohesive sentence. Until then, you get stuck with the rambling.
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Well, there are many reasons why I love her...but the last point on her recent blog post made me smile:
4 - I'm in love with my husband. (I'm also a little ticked at him for not showing himself yet. I'll get over that though) I love that he is going to love me for me. I love that he's going to give me hugs when I've had a long day at work. I love that he's going to be an awesome dad. I love that he's going to cook for me. (and sometimes I'll cook for him) I love that he's not going to compare me to the blonde bimbo walking past us in the restaurant....because he's only got eyes for me. I love that when the day comes, he's going to count our wrinkles and lose - because I'll have the mostest. I love that he's going to be...just be. Mine.
What girl doesn't want that. You rock girl!
4 - I'm in love with my husband. (I'm also a little ticked at him for not showing himself yet. I'll get over that though) I love that he is going to love me for me. I love that he's going to give me hugs when I've had a long day at work. I love that he's going to be an awesome dad. I love that he's going to cook for me. (and sometimes I'll cook for him) I love that he's not going to compare me to the blonde bimbo walking past us in the restaurant....because he's only got eyes for me. I love that when the day comes, he's going to count our wrinkles and lose - because I'll have the mostest. I love that he's going to be...just be. Mine.
What girl doesn't want that. You rock girl!
Labels: Relationships
Thursday, July 05, 2007
I used to be naive and delusional; then again I think most people can look in their past and say that about some point of their life. Sometimes I like to think that delusion was just being untouched by the world. We seem to think that the older we get, the more realistic we get, and I think it should be the other way around. I think the sense of humour, and delusion that we had as a child would serve us much better as an adult.
All that to say, I used to have high dreams of what I wanted in a guy. Now, I can hear you groaning already and thinking "All we need is another post from a bitter little princess who didn't get what she wanted in life."
I never was one of those girls who at five-years old was planning her wedding. To be honest, I don't really care what my wedding looks like; I just consider those minor details. I wasn't/am not one of those girls who wanted to get married as soon as she finished high school. I always thought that married by 30 was an appropriate age.
I used to want a guy that shared my faith, was responsible, a leader, had a sense of vision and ambition, good with kids, was able to carry a conversation (other then what was under the hood of the latest car), respected woman (none of this chick shopping and rating while with a girl), cared for people around him, passionate about life, patient, stubborn (my dad said it well, when he said I would need a guy more stubborn then me, or I would run him over), a protector, mature, but with the ability to act like a five-year-old at times, funny, someone I could talk to for hours, and so forth.
I mean, I thought these were fairly regular things to wish for in a man. I didn't think I was being completely unreasonable in my requests....sure there was the small points that I wanted him to keep my car full of gas and running, make salads, pack for me any time I had a trip, and have my car warm in the winter (building a garage counts). But, I would do everything else - just those four things that I really wanted :)
However, I am learning that it's best to be realistic when it comes to one's expectations of a man, and so, I am currently considering myself blest, if I end up with a guy who doesn't have five heads, is not a serial killer, does not have 44 1/2 children from his last 10 marriages, is not older then my dad with children my age (yes, I was asked out by a 43-year-old last week), is not the type of guy to honk and whistle at me when driving (truckers in rush hour traffic - not the best of gentlemen I've realized), does not come from Turkey (the land of boys who would date a garbage can if it had a chest), or have a criminal record longer then his arm.
I don't ask for much...but apparently I have high expectations...and they wonder why I want to be a nun.
So friends, my question remains...where have all the good guys gone. I am not bitter or cynical, though quite sarcastic most days...I've just resigned myself to the fact that nundom seems like a very attractive offer, not to mention, I get to wear a burka 24/7. No worries about bad hair days, or what to pull out of the closet.
For the rest of you, who have decided to brave the wild untamed world of boys...I wish you the best of luck. I'll hold your hand when it doesn't work, and read "Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munch to you, when some boy breaks your heart. For those of you who survived the wild unknown...cherish what you have, it's a rare thing.
All that to say, I used to have high dreams of what I wanted in a guy. Now, I can hear you groaning already and thinking "All we need is another post from a bitter little princess who didn't get what she wanted in life."
I never was one of those girls who at five-years old was planning her wedding. To be honest, I don't really care what my wedding looks like; I just consider those minor details. I wasn't/am not one of those girls who wanted to get married as soon as she finished high school. I always thought that married by 30 was an appropriate age.
I used to want a guy that shared my faith, was responsible, a leader, had a sense of vision and ambition, good with kids, was able to carry a conversation (other then what was under the hood of the latest car), respected woman (none of this chick shopping and rating while with a girl), cared for people around him, passionate about life, patient, stubborn (my dad said it well, when he said I would need a guy more stubborn then me, or I would run him over), a protector, mature, but with the ability to act like a five-year-old at times, funny, someone I could talk to for hours, and so forth.
I mean, I thought these were fairly regular things to wish for in a man. I didn't think I was being completely unreasonable in my requests....sure there was the small points that I wanted him to keep my car full of gas and running, make salads, pack for me any time I had a trip, and have my car warm in the winter (building a garage counts). But, I would do everything else - just those four things that I really wanted :)
However, I am learning that it's best to be realistic when it comes to one's expectations of a man, and so, I am currently considering myself blest, if I end up with a guy who doesn't have five heads, is not a serial killer, does not have 44 1/2 children from his last 10 marriages, is not older then my dad with children my age (yes, I was asked out by a 43-year-old last week), is not the type of guy to honk and whistle at me when driving (truckers in rush hour traffic - not the best of gentlemen I've realized), does not come from Turkey (the land of boys who would date a garbage can if it had a chest), or have a criminal record longer then his arm.
I don't ask for much...but apparently I have high expectations...and they wonder why I want to be a nun.
So friends, my question remains...where have all the good guys gone. I am not bitter or cynical, though quite sarcastic most days...I've just resigned myself to the fact that nundom seems like a very attractive offer, not to mention, I get to wear a burka 24/7. No worries about bad hair days, or what to pull out of the closet.
For the rest of you, who have decided to brave the wild untamed world of boys...I wish you the best of luck. I'll hold your hand when it doesn't work, and read "Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munch to you, when some boy breaks your heart. For those of you who survived the wild unknown...cherish what you have, it's a rare thing.
Labels: Relationships, sarcasm
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
I read Job today; where after he loses absolutely everything he had, he says
"The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
That verse makes me want to cry everytime I read it. So often I complain about traffic jams, long line-ups, stressful days at work, all these small insignificant things. Then there is Job, who loses his family, all that he owns, his crops, and servants and animals...all on one single day, and he praises God. Puts me to shame, that I can get so worked up over such small minor things in my life.
So, on that note, today I am thankful for:
1) Some of the most amazing friends that God has put in my life right now. I have been so blessed, with people who care about me, who will listen to me when I need to vent, who will put up with me. It just blows me away. I know that if I ever am in trouble, or I'm just having a rough day, those people will be there in five...no two minutes, to make sure I'm okay. To be honest, what more can a person ask for from friends...they are great.
2) Family nights. Cause hey...everyone needs a family, and do have occasional family nights, that involve steak and movies...and way too much food!
3) The amazing weather right now...it's 28 out, and I get to admire it from my office window...oh and of course the air conditioning in the office!
4) Friends who entertain me by falling off chairs....or filling their car tires wiht a bicicyle pump, or being able to sing every single song ever created.
5) The ability to laugh.
6) That today is Wednesday (shhhh, don't disturb my dellusional world)
What's making your day today?
"The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
That verse makes me want to cry everytime I read it. So often I complain about traffic jams, long line-ups, stressful days at work, all these small insignificant things. Then there is Job, who loses his family, all that he owns, his crops, and servants and animals...all on one single day, and he praises God. Puts me to shame, that I can get so worked up over such small minor things in my life.
So, on that note, today I am thankful for:
1) Some of the most amazing friends that God has put in my life right now. I have been so blessed, with people who care about me, who will listen to me when I need to vent, who will put up with me. It just blows me away. I know that if I ever am in trouble, or I'm just having a rough day, those people will be there in five...no two minutes, to make sure I'm okay. To be honest, what more can a person ask for from friends...they are great.
2) Family nights. Cause hey...everyone needs a family, and do have occasional family nights, that involve steak and movies...and way too much food!
3) The amazing weather right now...it's 28 out, and I get to admire it from my office window...oh and of course the air conditioning in the office!
4) Friends who entertain me by falling off chairs....or filling their car tires wiht a bicicyle pump, or being able to sing every single song ever created.
5) The ability to laugh.
6) That today is Wednesday (shhhh, don't disturb my dellusional world)
What's making your day today?
Labels: Relationships, Spiritual
Friday, April 13, 2007
So, the story goes like this...last night I came home from work, and as I was walking down my stairs, I noticed that the cover to the small cubby hole that holds the sun pump was off, and the light was on inside. I thought that to be rather odd, as I am the only one who uses the back door entrance, so I peaked in side to see if I could find out why it was open - only to come face-to-face with a racoon. I am proud of myself for not screaming, and also for getting into my house with him sitting there watching me. I talked to him about how mean it would be to jump at me and attack me, and he seemed to understand because he didn't make a move to bite my ankles.
I soon realized that Bob had no intentions of leaving his new home, and either I would have to get him to sign a lease agreement (which of course included a clause about him not attacking me when I walked by), or he would have to leave. The problem being, he was cornered, and I had no way of getting behind him to get him out. I did consider attempting to pick him up while he was sleeping, but it looked like he hadn't cut his nails in quite some time, and I rather not live my life with half my face missing because I was that dumb girl who thought she could pick up a racoon.
Now, I feel girly admitting this, but Ryan and Riley are certified racoon removers...or at least that's what they convinced me of, and since Bob wouldn't leave for me, even though I asked him nicely, they came over to help me out. Poor Bob, he really didn't want to leave, but after some gentle convincing, and Bob showing us his ninja skills, he chased Ryan up the stairs and across the patio...and then high-tailed over to the neighbour's house.
I was sure I'd walk out the door this morning and be greeted by Bob and his entire clan coming back for avengance, but I didn't see him around this morning. So, either he is plotting for some time this weekend, when Jello comes to visit, or he was scarred enough to never come back. I'm hoping for the later.
On a side note - Jello comes tomorrow, and I am so excited...you have no idea, it's been the high light of my life for like the last two months, and I cannot wait to spend time with her!!
I soon realized that Bob had no intentions of leaving his new home, and either I would have to get him to sign a lease agreement (which of course included a clause about him not attacking me when I walked by), or he would have to leave. The problem being, he was cornered, and I had no way of getting behind him to get him out. I did consider attempting to pick him up while he was sleeping, but it looked like he hadn't cut his nails in quite some time, and I rather not live my life with half my face missing because I was that dumb girl who thought she could pick up a racoon.
Now, I feel girly admitting this, but Ryan and Riley are certified racoon removers...or at least that's what they convinced me of, and since Bob wouldn't leave for me, even though I asked him nicely, they came over to help me out. Poor Bob, he really didn't want to leave, but after some gentle convincing, and Bob showing us his ninja skills, he chased Ryan up the stairs and across the patio...and then high-tailed over to the neighbour's house.
I was sure I'd walk out the door this morning and be greeted by Bob and his entire clan coming back for avengance, but I didn't see him around this morning. So, either he is plotting for some time this weekend, when Jello comes to visit, or he was scarred enough to never come back. I'm hoping for the later.
On a side note - Jello comes tomorrow, and I am so excited...you have no idea, it's been the high light of my life for like the last two months, and I cannot wait to spend time with her!!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Saturday, March 17, 2007
So, tonight we had a surprise party for Riley...good times all around. We went bowling, I realized I haven't been bowling in over a year at least...I think it was quite obvious by my score. But hey, an excuse for ice cream cake, laughing at a show of thriller, hanging out with good friends...means good times forsure. We played street hockey afterwards...so much fun. Though right now, I am completely frozen through...I may never un-thaw at this rate.
Great start to the weekend...and I get to sleep in tomorrow, so I am happy!
Great start to the weekend...and I get to sleep in tomorrow, so I am happy!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Thursday, February 22, 2007
For some reason, February has been a brutal month, as far as people going through tough things in their life. I think our youth pastor Aaron was right, when he told us to watch out for each other especially this month, as it is known as the worst month for depression and things of that nature. It's been a rough month, not because I am going through junk, but because it seems like all my friends are. These are the times that you wish you could take everyone's pain away and keep to to yourself. I hate seeing people have to go through junk in their life, and being unable to stop it for them.
On a more upbeat note...I went to the auto show last weekend, man, I added about 12 cars to my most wanted list. Seriously, I needed a mop with me to get rid of all the drool. I hopefully should have pics up soon...and then you can all see what you missed :)
On a side note, I dyed my hair..so the ditzy skunk blonde is gone now (pics on my flickr account). It's al ittle more red then I thought it was going to be, but hey...red is something new, so we'll see how much fun red heads have!
On a more upbeat note...I went to the auto show last weekend, man, I added about 12 cars to my most wanted list. Seriously, I needed a mop with me to get rid of all the drool. I hopefully should have pics up soon...and then you can all see what you missed :)
On a side note, I dyed my hair..so the ditzy skunk blonde is gone now (pics on my flickr account). It's al ittle more red then I thought it was going to be, but hey...red is something new, so we'll see how much fun red heads have!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Friday, February 16, 2007
I trust God exists.
As I most likely mentioned before, Travis (pictured above) is a friend of mine from Alberta. This summer he was in a car accident, and was paralyzed for life.
Thursday night I found out that he was intensive care with no brain activity. They figured he had over dosed on drugs.
He passed away Friday.
Please pray for the family and friends involved. It's extremely tough, because these are the times you ask yourself, what if I had made one more phone call, hung out one more time, or wrote one more card.
It's hard being here, and not there right now.
How quickly life changes, and your priorities, which seemed so important five minutes ago, seem non-existent now.
Labels: Relationships
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
When I was in The Hat over the holidays, I had the chance to attend Mike and Colleen's wedding. Now, I don't really know Mike that well, but Colleen went to our C & C group at Heights Baptist. So, Jello and I bought a present and headed out to the wedding (I put more pics on my flickr account). They were married in the theatre down town, and then the reception was at the church. Good times...though I must say...wedding dances scare me. lol.
I'm just glad Jello was my date...it gave me someone to talk to!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
My time here in The Hat is winding down, unless the blizzard warning pulls through for me (Please God, send a blizzard so I don't have to go back to London:). I am waiting for Nicole to primp herself as we are heading out for supper with some people. This could be interesting, as she often seems to get into a fight with the hair straightner...oh the dangers of being a girl!
The real question is this: Would you rather leave a place with the perfect memory and no good bye, or would you want to say good bye? I think I rather not say good byes, just act as if it's another night, another time, and leave as if I am coming back tomorrow. Perhaps I am weird, perhaps I hate the finality of a good bye.
Sometimes life doesn't make sense to me. I don't understand why certain things happen to certain people. It always seems to be the people who deserve the best, end up getting the short end of the stick. I don't understand that. I trust God has an ultimate plan for it all...but sometimes it doesn't make sense to me.
Do you ever marvel at unconditional love? I do. I've marvelled at it a few times these past weeks. I can't fathom how God can look at me, with all my mistakes and flaws, and love me despite it all. I don't understand how He forgave me before I even messed up, or how He has forgotten all the sins I've confessed. I don't understand it at all. I am completely in awe...and as I looked up at a perfect sky the other night, and saw the stars, I couldn't help but marvel at God's unconditional love for someone like me.
The real question is this: Would you rather leave a place with the perfect memory and no good bye, or would you want to say good bye? I think I rather not say good byes, just act as if it's another night, another time, and leave as if I am coming back tomorrow. Perhaps I am weird, perhaps I hate the finality of a good bye.
Sometimes life doesn't make sense to me. I don't understand why certain things happen to certain people. It always seems to be the people who deserve the best, end up getting the short end of the stick. I don't understand that. I trust God has an ultimate plan for it all...but sometimes it doesn't make sense to me.
Do you ever marvel at unconditional love? I do. I've marvelled at it a few times these past weeks. I can't fathom how God can look at me, with all my mistakes and flaws, and love me despite it all. I don't understand how He forgave me before I even messed up, or how He has forgotten all the sins I've confessed. I don't understand it at all. I am completely in awe...and as I looked up at a perfect sky the other night, and saw the stars, I couldn't help but marvel at God's unconditional love for someone like me.
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships, Spiritual
Sunday, January 07, 2007
You know what I miss...my old church, Heights Baptist. Whenever I come back here after being away, I am reminded about how much I loved attending there. This morning we had communion, I love communion, but especially at this church. After communion the entire church joins hands throughout the whole sanctuary and sings, "Blest be the Tie that Binds."
We had a great sermon today, on how you are never to broken for God's grace...I always find those types of sermons encouraging. Especially as I mess up in my life, and am constantly remind of how far I've fallen and how sinful I am. Also Pastor Art made some great points about how we often try to know God's will and know where He wants us to go, but we neglect to stay faithfully in the word and ono His path. I found that thought interesting...as I am the one who runs on five-year plans and likes to know what is happening. I believe these are one of the moment in life where God asks to take the reins and for me to trust...and sometimes that is really hard.
On a side note - Jello on drugs is way to much fun. I finally met Chewy last night for the first time (every time I hear his name I want a cookie), though I do believe we scared him away. Something to do with Jello asking out of the blue if he had a hairy chest. I do believe he was rather taken back...and maybe scared for life.
Oh, and Nicole got a new hair cut, and she looks hot. Seriously...I was quite jealous of her fabulous looks with her new do...I do believe she even is strutting a bit when she is walking :) And, she is going to buy a blow dryer and straightener...our little Nicole is growing up. Though, I should most likely give her a call, to make sure she didn't burn her ear off or something this morning :)
Well folks, I already had one amazing lunch at my company's old executive director's house, and I have supper with Jello at Scott's house (his mom invited us) I don't know if Jello's going to ask any hair questions...could be interesting!!
We had a great sermon today, on how you are never to broken for God's grace...I always find those types of sermons encouraging. Especially as I mess up in my life, and am constantly remind of how far I've fallen and how sinful I am. Also Pastor Art made some great points about how we often try to know God's will and know where He wants us to go, but we neglect to stay faithfully in the word and ono His path. I found that thought interesting...as I am the one who runs on five-year plans and likes to know what is happening. I believe these are one of the moment in life where God asks to take the reins and for me to trust...and sometimes that is really hard.
On a side note - Jello on drugs is way to much fun. I finally met Chewy last night for the first time (every time I hear his name I want a cookie), though I do believe we scared him away. Something to do with Jello asking out of the blue if he had a hairy chest. I do believe he was rather taken back...and maybe scared for life.
Oh, and Nicole got a new hair cut, and she looks hot. Seriously...I was quite jealous of her fabulous looks with her new do...I do believe she even is strutting a bit when she is walking :) And, she is going to buy a blow dryer and straightener...our little Nicole is growing up. Though, I should most likely give her a call, to make sure she didn't burn her ear off or something this morning :)
Well folks, I already had one amazing lunch at my company's old executive director's house, and I have supper with Jello at Scott's house (his mom invited us) I don't know if Jello's going to ask any hair questions...could be interesting!!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships, Spiritual
Friday, January 05, 2007
Okay, so when I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I thought it hurt bad. I complained about the pain and the fact that all I wanted to do was sleep forever. Jello just got her wisdom teeth pulled on Wednesday, and she is so sick. She hasn't been able to keep anything down, even water...her pain is through the roof, and her mom almost took her to the hospital last night. Suddenly I feel like a big huge wuss, because my pain was nothing compared to what she was going through. Poor Jello. Also, her dentist is a horrible horrible person, he wouldn't even give her Tylenol 3's. I think he never had his wisdom teeth pulled out.
I had a chance to spend most of yesterday with my friend Heather who is expecting and due in February. I am so excited for her, and I really really hope it's a girl, as she has three boys already. We went shopping for baby stuff...wow is that stuff expensive, but oh so cute. It's a good thing I don't have a child, or I would be buying everything! Although, hanging out with her made me want to come down here in February for when she has the baby and stay with her to help out, she'll have her hands full with the boys and a new baby!
I had a chance to spend most of yesterday with my friend Heather who is expecting and due in February. I am so excited for her, and I really really hope it's a girl, as she has three boys already. We went shopping for baby stuff...wow is that stuff expensive, but oh so cute. It's a good thing I don't have a child, or I would be buying everything! Although, hanging out with her made me want to come down here in February for when she has the baby and stay with her to help out, she'll have her hands full with the boys and a new baby!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Friday, December 29, 2006
We went sledding tonight...and I wore jeans, running shoes, and a sweater and jacket....long story short, I froze somewhere on a hill in Alberta. But, it was a totally sweet hill...there were three major bumps, and lots of trees, and if you hit the third bump to fast you had to bail because there were metal spikes just below it, and then you ran into people's yards and the road. Gotta love living life on the edge:)
Of course no sledding run is complete without Starbucks - and I am seriously addicted to my new drink. Mmmm, anything that is topped with carmel, how could you not fall in love with it!!
Jello and I start house sitting tomorrow night....should be a blast actually...they have a pretty sweet house, and huge tv and awesome leather couches...so yeah, we're pretty much set!!
Of course no sledding run is complete without Starbucks - and I am seriously addicted to my new drink. Mmmm, anything that is topped with carmel, how could you not fall in love with it!!
Jello and I start house sitting tomorrow night....should be a blast actually...they have a pretty sweet house, and huge tv and awesome leather couches...so yeah, we're pretty much set!!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Laughing till my sides hurt, and then laughing all over again. Yesterday I hung with Jello and Nicole, and then Matt and Justin came over and we headed out for some food and drinks at Moxies. I forgot how much fun I have when I'm down here hanging with people I know.
We also got a lot of snow here last night - which provided some snowball fights and I somehow ended up getting the brunt of it. Nothing like snow down your neck.
I think I can get used to this life of staying up late and sleeping in...there's gotta be a job that somehow incorporates that!
We also got a lot of snow here last night - which provided some snowball fights and I somehow ended up getting the brunt of it. Nothing like snow down your neck.
I think I can get used to this life of staying up late and sleeping in...there's gotta be a job that somehow incorporates that!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
A wise woman once said "Medicine Hat is a black hole." It is completely true, and even though it's only been three months, I decided to surprise a few people by coming to The Hat for the holidays. So, Christmas day was spent on various airplanes anticipating various people's faces when they saw me.
Of course, Nicole's surprised face totally did not disapoint....I think she had a heart attack when she walked into Jello's house and saw me, it was pretty awesome.
Of course, us girls hanging out....sides hurting from so much laughing, oh my goodness, it's been way to long! I now officially can't wait for New Year's, as I'll be hanging out with a bunch of friends and people that I love. I have not had a good New Year's for like....I don't know....ever. The last few years have been spent with people I didn't really know, at parties that kinda sucked...so I'm looking forward to this year!!
Another awesome thing, is that it is not -40 here right now...which is totally okay by me, even if we don't have snow for the holidays. It was snowing a bit last night, so that was pretty cool!
Not sure if I am going to make any New Year's resolutions this year....we'll have to see.
Anyhow, hope everyone is having some awesome holidays!! Though I am quite sure at this point that they can't top mine!!
Of course, Nicole's surprised face totally did not disapoint....I think she had a heart attack when she walked into Jello's house and saw me, it was pretty awesome.
Of course, us girls hanging out....sides hurting from so much laughing, oh my goodness, it's been way to long! I now officially can't wait for New Year's, as I'll be hanging out with a bunch of friends and people that I love. I have not had a good New Year's for like....I don't know....ever. The last few years have been spent with people I didn't really know, at parties that kinda sucked...so I'm looking forward to this year!!
Another awesome thing, is that it is not -40 here right now...which is totally okay by me, even if we don't have snow for the holidays. It was snowing a bit last night, so that was pretty cool!
Not sure if I am going to make any New Year's resolutions this year....we'll have to see.
Anyhow, hope everyone is having some awesome holidays!! Though I am quite sure at this point that they can't top mine!!
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
This morning on my drive to work, I thought of a story I once read, about a boy who was walking home from school, and he dropped all his books. This random guy who went to the same school walked by and helped picked up his books, and then hung out with him. Years later, when they graduated, the boy who had dropped his books wrote to his now friend and said "I was planning on going home and killing myself that day, that is why I had so many books, because you helped me and became my friend, I didn't."
Sometimes, you never know how God is using you, even when you feel that He isn't in the least. Don't forget that, you may have saved a life last night, and you had no idea.
Sometimes, you never know how God is using you, even when you feel that He isn't in the least. Don't forget that, you may have saved a life last night, and you had no idea.
Labels: Relationships
Sunday, November 12, 2006
So, last night I was invited by Derek (one of the College and Career people from the church I am attending) to hang out with some people. So, I decided to take him up on the offer...due to the fact that I didn't really have anything on and hey, meeting people in London...that's cool. I had a fun night, it was a game's night at this girl's house...along with watching the hockey game of course.
As a result, I've been invited to their Christmas party, their new year's party, another College and Career group (which I'm attending tonight) and C & C weekend up at MBC. So yeah...I found people, which is really cool!!
On random news...I got an answering machine, so once I have that hooked up....hey you can leave me messages since I never answer the phone :)
I've also updated my flickr account (see photos link on the sidebar) wiht some new pics from the past month or so.
I have this next week off work, though since I've already been called a few times and sent numerous e-mails...I'll most likely end up going in this week. Ah well, keeps my mind from thinking...which has proved to be devestating most days :)
As a result, I've been invited to their Christmas party, their new year's party, another College and Career group (which I'm attending tonight) and C & C weekend up at MBC. So yeah...I found people, which is really cool!!
On random news...I got an answering machine, so once I have that hooked up....hey you can leave me messages since I never answer the phone :)
I've also updated my flickr account (see photos link on the sidebar) wiht some new pics from the past month or so.
I have this next week off work, though since I've already been called a few times and sent numerous e-mails...I'll most likely end up going in this week. Ah well, keeps my mind from thinking...which has proved to be devestating most days :)
Labels: Ramblings, Relationships
Thursday, October 05, 2006
I write this blog post with a huge girly (yes you can make fun of the fact that I am girly) grin on my face, and an excited giggle. I just want to introduce you all to Steve, who is now officially my boyfriend (see my flickr account for a picture). He lives in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas (which means a killer accent, even if he doesn't know how to properly say pasta and Mazda:), he is extremely brilliant (just recently wrote his LSAT and is heading off to law school next September), very very funny (I live with constant stomach pain from laughing all the time), extremely sensitive and sweet, and of course incredibly handsome! And those are just a few of his incredible qualities (yes, I'm bragging on him......)
So yes my friends, I've converted to the dark side and am presently dating an American, but if you met him I think you'd completely understand why!!
So yes, all this girliness to say, "Everyone meet my amazing boyfriend Steve - Steve, meet everyone."
So yes my friends, I've converted to the dark side and am presently dating an American, but if you met him I think you'd completely understand why!!
So yes, all this girliness to say, "Everyone meet my amazing boyfriend Steve - Steve, meet everyone."
Labels: Relationships