Can you name 20 people you can think of right off the top of your head? Don't read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 20 people.
If you can't think of any, use your recent wall posts.
1. Mike F
2. April
3. Mike P
4. Kristyn
5. Matt R
6. Tiffany K
7. Brityn
8. Randi
9. John A
10. Adrian
11. Adrienne
12. Erin H
13. Dana
14. Cory
15. Emily
16. Laurie
17. Kurtis
18. Jennifer N
19. Nathan
20. Laura M
THE QUESTIONS:
• How did you meet 10?
Through TEC
• What would you do if you had never met 6?
I'd be sad, she's such a sweetie.
• What would you do if 20 and 15 dated?
I would be very shocked, since they are both women and one is already married with children and there is a large age difference between them, but I guess I would be happy for them.
• Did you even like 9?
Sometimes... It's a love-hate relationship at times.
• Have you ever seen 4 cry?
Yes.
• Describe 8?
She's awesome. She is a true friend and is supportive, even when she's having a bad day. She is outgoing and upbeat and always tells it like it is!
• Do you like 12?
Yes. :) She's my name twin. :)
• Tell me something about 17?
He's an amazing friend.
• What's 7's favorite color?
No idea, I know she wears a lot of black but I'd probably guess pink...?
• What would you do if 1 just confessed they liked you?
I would be glad that I'm dating him...
• When was the last time you talked to number 15?
Talked, a month and a bit ago, we texted up until last week when she went to Vancouver.
• How do you think 19 feels about you?
I think he thinks I'm annoying. And bitchy at times.
• What language does 13 speak?
English? Not sure otherwise...
• What grade is 16 in?
Grades K-6... She's a school principal.
• What is 5's favorite style of music?
Not entirely sure, I've listened to Country and Christian Rock mainly in his car and such!
• Would you ever date 3?
No, he's too good a friend.
• Is 11 single?
Nope.
• What is 10's last name?
Van Wiltenburg
• Would you ever want to be in a serious relationship with 7?
lol, no, she's dating my brother.
• Where does 18 live?
At her parents in the SW
• What do you think about 20?
She's an awesome person and I don't see her nearly enough!
• What is the best thing about 4?
Her personality and the person she has become over time.
• What would you like to tell 14 right now?
Dude, we need to go for drinks.
• How did you meet 9?
He was born?
• What is the best thing about 2?
Her unpredictable personality. :)
• Are you going to know 3 forever?
Seems like it! :)
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Kelly did this first...
1. If you were going to marry your boyfriend what would your name be?
Erin? :P
2. What did you do this afternoon?
Washed my truck, went shopping, went for a drive in the country with Mike
3. When do you plan on having kids or your next kid?
About 5 years or so
4. Do you know a secret about your last ex that would embarrass them?
Yes
5. Can you take a bra off with one hand?
Yes
6. What's your favourite food?
Anything Pasta
7. Can you use chopsticks?
Yes, I'm not pro tho
8. How old were you when you lost your first tooth?
Ask my mom? She would know, I don't
9. Were you a hyper or mellow kid?
Depends on what I was doing and where I was at the time
10. Why did you throw up last?
No idea.
11. When was the last time you were drunk?
My 26th birthday
12. Ever been to the Statue of Liberty?
No, but I'd love to go to New York
13. How many e-mail addresses do you have?
I have 4.
14. Do you HAVE to have brand name stuff?
Nope but I do have a few things that are
15. Last time you washed your hair?
Yesterday
16. Do you like Oreos?
Yes?
17. What time do you usually wake up?
Depends on the day
18. Do you send out Thank-You cards?
Sometimes
19. Can you ice skate?
Ummm... I plead the fifth
20. Do you know how to change a diaper?
Yes
21. Do you flip people off while driving?
No, but I'm known for yelling at stupid people
22. What car do you drive?
A Dodge Dakota
23. What websites do you visit regularly?
facebook, hotmail, popcap, youtube
24. Would you take a bullet for anyone?
I think no one can really answer that question until they're in that situation... (I agree)
25. What do you eat for breakfast?
Fruit or cereal or yogurt...
26. Do you keep a planner?
Yes, do I update it? Not all the time
27. What are you wearing exactly?
Black sweat pants and a grey t-shirt
28. Would you ever pierce your nose?
Been there, done that
29. Do you see yourself married within the next five years?
Maybe, who knows what the future holds
30. Do you like to grocery shop?
Yes
31. What kind of mood are you in?
The "I need sleep but I have too much going on in my head" mood
32. Last time you cleaned?
Earlier today
33. Do you do your own laundry?
yes, but my mom and I share the job for both of our clothes
34. Do you go tanning?
No, I used to; I need to again, I have a vitamin D deficiency
35. Has someone close to you passed away this past year?
No
36. Do you take out the trash?
Yes
37. Do you have any pets?
Yes
38. What's the best part about being single?
No idea?
39. Do you watch "The Hills"?
Nope
40. Last CD you played?
Rock 'n' Roll Jesus by Kid Rock
41. What did you do last Saturday night?
Worked, went to a movie and karaoke/dinner with my mom and hung out with Mike
42. What is the theme of your bedroom?
Bedroom?
43. What jewelry do you wear?
A ring or two, my nose stud (or a retainer), sometimes a pair of earrings or two, sometimes a necklace or the bracelet Mike got me
44. Last thing someone bought for you?
Dinner earlier
45. What are you going to do now?
Do another one of these and then sleep...
46. Have you seen a sunflower in real life before?
Yes
47. Do you buy those 98 cent boxes of cake mix or make a cake from scratch?
I buy the one's that are $3.49 or whatever...
48. Do you conform to the traditional role of your gender?
In some ways
49. What is the brand of the eyelash curler you use?
Revlon
50. Would you rather wax or thread your eyebrows?
Either
51. What's the biggest turn on in the opposite sex?
Intelligence, sense of humor, good personality in general
52. What's the biggest turn off in the opposite sex?
Egocentricity, bad body odor, bad breath
53. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Height (I'm uber picky!) and eyes
54. Do you brush your teeth before or after you eat?
After
55. On your birthday, do you buy yourself a present?
No
56. What's your biggest pet peeve?
People who are smart and act dumb
57. Name someone who craves for attention:
Who doesn't at some point or another
58. What languages do you wish you can speak?
Russian
59. Have you ever eaten frog before?
Yes
60. How would you describe your political views?
Neutral
61. What's something everyone knows about you?
I love the colour pink
62. Is anyone thinking about you right now?
lol, no?
63. If you could transport yourself back to an era in time, what would it be?
1800's, the dresses were awesome
64. Where would you fall in love if given the choice?
Where? This is an odd question...
65. Do you have any regrets in life?
Nope, I don't believe in dwelling in the past
66. What would you like to be in ten years?
A teacher
67. The death penalty, are you for it or against it?
I think it is depends on what the situation is
68. Do you ride the public transportation buses?
Not anymore
69. Don't you think Dr. Phil's show is a waste of an hour?
Depends on the topic
70. Do you enjoy your job?
Sometimes
71. Have you ever screamed in your sleep?
Ask someone who has slept in the same room as me?
72. How many hours do you spend on homework?
None right now, I'm not in school
73. What would you do with no electricity?
Sleep
74. Do you wake up in the middle of the night for a snack?
No, unless I fall asleep without eating dinner (same here)
75. How long does it take you to get ready to go out?
5 minutes to 45 minutes... Depends on where I'm going...
76. What makes you madder than anything else?
Ignorance and hypocrisy
ARE YOU;
1. Perfect? Not even close
2. Tall? Somewhat
3. In your pajamas? Yes
4. Left handed? No
LAST:
1. Friend you saw: Mike
2. Talked to on the phone: Kristyn
3. Person to text you: Randi
4. Was today better than yesterday? Yes
FAVORITE:
1. Number(s): 12, 22
2. Color(s): Yellow, Pink
3. Food: Pasta
4. Place: Anywhere warm
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Q: What was the first thing you did this morning when you got up?
Let the dogs out
Q:Where is the last place you went?
Mike's house
Q: Do you smile often?
Yes
Q: Do you wish upon stars?
Yes
Q: Are you a friendly person?
I try!
Q: Where did you sleep last night?
On the futon
Q:Why did you sleep there?
It was comfy
Q:What was your last thought before going to sleep last night?
Mmmm... I have the day off so I can sleep in!
Q:What do you hear right now?
ANTM on youtube
Q:Does anything hurt right now?
My knee
Q:What is your favourite month?
June
Real name? Erin
Nick name? Summer
Zodiac sign? Cancer/Leo
Male or female? Female
Single? No
Smart? Sometimes
Hair color? Brunette and blonde streaks (for now)
Sweats or Jeans? Jeans
Phone or nope? Phone
Drink or Smoke? Drink
Piercings? Three in one ear, two in the other, one in my nose
Tattoos? Left shoulder that Mike drew for me
Righty or lefty? Righty
FIRSTS:
First piercing? Ears
First best friend? Amelia
First award? Something for skating
First crush? No clue
First Cry? at birth?
RELATIONSHIPS:
Lips or eyes? Eyes
Shorter or taller? Taller!!!!
Romantic or spontaneous? Either/Both!
Nice stomach or nice arms? Arms... OMG, arms...
Sensitive or loud? Both
LAST TIME YOU:
Cried? Last night
Drank? Wine at Mike's
Phoned someone? Tonight
Missed someone? Today
Yelled at someone? Last week sometime
Went on a date? Tonight
Laughed so hard you cried? Last night
Danced on a bar? Never
HAVE YOU EVER :
Drank so much you couldn't remember anything the next day? Nope
Smoked pot? Yes
Skinny dipped? Yes
Smoked a cigarette? Yes
Drank bubbles? Yes
Lost glasses/contacts? Yes
Ran away from home? Yes
Broken someone's heart? Maybe?
Been arrested? No
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
Miracles? Yes
Santa Clause? No
Kiss on the first date? Not usually
When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face? When I heard from a friend she was having issues with a guy
Erin? :P
2. What did you do this afternoon?
Washed my truck, went shopping, went for a drive in the country with Mike
3. When do you plan on having kids or your next kid?
About 5 years or so
4. Do you know a secret about your last ex that would embarrass them?
Yes
5. Can you take a bra off with one hand?
Yes
6. What's your favourite food?
Anything Pasta
7. Can you use chopsticks?
Yes, I'm not pro tho
8. How old were you when you lost your first tooth?
Ask my mom? She would know, I don't
9. Were you a hyper or mellow kid?
Depends on what I was doing and where I was at the time
10. Why did you throw up last?
No idea.
11. When was the last time you were drunk?
My 26th birthday
12. Ever been to the Statue of Liberty?
No, but I'd love to go to New York
13. How many e-mail addresses do you have?
I have 4.
14. Do you HAVE to have brand name stuff?
Nope but I do have a few things that are
15. Last time you washed your hair?
Yesterday
16. Do you like Oreos?
Yes?
17. What time do you usually wake up?
Depends on the day
18. Do you send out Thank-You cards?
Sometimes
19. Can you ice skate?
Ummm... I plead the fifth
20. Do you know how to change a diaper?
Yes
21. Do you flip people off while driving?
No, but I'm known for yelling at stupid people
22. What car do you drive?
A Dodge Dakota
23. What websites do you visit regularly?
facebook, hotmail, popcap, youtube
24. Would you take a bullet for anyone?
I think no one can really answer that question until they're in that situation... (I agree)
25. What do you eat for breakfast?
Fruit or cereal or yogurt...
26. Do you keep a planner?
Yes, do I update it? Not all the time
27. What are you wearing exactly?
Black sweat pants and a grey t-shirt
28. Would you ever pierce your nose?
Been there, done that
29. Do you see yourself married within the next five years?
Maybe, who knows what the future holds
30. Do you like to grocery shop?
Yes
31. What kind of mood are you in?
The "I need sleep but I have too much going on in my head" mood
32. Last time you cleaned?
Earlier today
33. Do you do your own laundry?
yes, but my mom and I share the job for both of our clothes
34. Do you go tanning?
No, I used to; I need to again, I have a vitamin D deficiency
35. Has someone close to you passed away this past year?
No
36. Do you take out the trash?
Yes
37. Do you have any pets?
Yes
38. What's the best part about being single?
No idea?
39. Do you watch "The Hills"?
Nope
40. Last CD you played?
Rock 'n' Roll Jesus by Kid Rock
41. What did you do last Saturday night?
Worked, went to a movie and karaoke/dinner with my mom and hung out with Mike
42. What is the theme of your bedroom?
Bedroom?
43. What jewelry do you wear?
A ring or two, my nose stud (or a retainer), sometimes a pair of earrings or two, sometimes a necklace or the bracelet Mike got me
44. Last thing someone bought for you?
Dinner earlier
45. What are you going to do now?
Do another one of these and then sleep...
46. Have you seen a sunflower in real life before?
Yes
47. Do you buy those 98 cent boxes of cake mix or make a cake from scratch?
I buy the one's that are $3.49 or whatever...
48. Do you conform to the traditional role of your gender?
In some ways
49. What is the brand of the eyelash curler you use?
Revlon
50. Would you rather wax or thread your eyebrows?
Either
51. What's the biggest turn on in the opposite sex?
Intelligence, sense of humor, good personality in general
52. What's the biggest turn off in the opposite sex?
Egocentricity, bad body odor, bad breath
53. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Height (I'm uber picky!) and eyes
54. Do you brush your teeth before or after you eat?
After
55. On your birthday, do you buy yourself a present?
No
56. What's your biggest pet peeve?
People who are smart and act dumb
57. Name someone who craves for attention:
Who doesn't at some point or another
58. What languages do you wish you can speak?
Russian
59. Have you ever eaten frog before?
Yes
60. How would you describe your political views?
Neutral
61. What's something everyone knows about you?
I love the colour pink
62. Is anyone thinking about you right now?
lol, no?
63. If you could transport yourself back to an era in time, what would it be?
1800's, the dresses were awesome
64. Where would you fall in love if given the choice?
Where? This is an odd question...
65. Do you have any regrets in life?
Nope, I don't believe in dwelling in the past
66. What would you like to be in ten years?
A teacher
67. The death penalty, are you for it or against it?
I think it is depends on what the situation is
68. Do you ride the public transportation buses?
Not anymore
69. Don't you think Dr. Phil's show is a waste of an hour?
Depends on the topic
70. Do you enjoy your job?
Sometimes
71. Have you ever screamed in your sleep?
Ask someone who has slept in the same room as me?
72. How many hours do you spend on homework?
None right now, I'm not in school
73. What would you do with no electricity?
Sleep
74. Do you wake up in the middle of the night for a snack?
No, unless I fall asleep without eating dinner (same here)
75. How long does it take you to get ready to go out?
5 minutes to 45 minutes... Depends on where I'm going...
76. What makes you madder than anything else?
Ignorance and hypocrisy
ARE YOU;
1. Perfect? Not even close
2. Tall? Somewhat
3. In your pajamas? Yes
4. Left handed? No
LAST:
1. Friend you saw: Mike
2. Talked to on the phone: Kristyn
3. Person to text you: Randi
4. Was today better than yesterday? Yes
FAVORITE:
1. Number(s): 12, 22
2. Color(s): Yellow, Pink
3. Food: Pasta
4. Place: Anywhere warm
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Q: What was the first thing you did this morning when you got up?
Let the dogs out
Q:Where is the last place you went?
Mike's house
Q: Do you smile often?
Yes
Q: Do you wish upon stars?
Yes
Q: Are you a friendly person?
I try!
Q: Where did you sleep last night?
On the futon
Q:Why did you sleep there?
It was comfy
Q:What was your last thought before going to sleep last night?
Mmmm... I have the day off so I can sleep in!
Q:What do you hear right now?
ANTM on youtube
Q:Does anything hurt right now?
My knee
Q:What is your favourite month?
June
Real name? Erin
Nick name? Summer
Zodiac sign? Cancer/Leo
Male or female? Female
Single? No
Smart? Sometimes
Hair color? Brunette and blonde streaks (for now)
Sweats or Jeans? Jeans
Phone or nope? Phone
Drink or Smoke? Drink
Piercings? Three in one ear, two in the other, one in my nose
Tattoos? Left shoulder that Mike drew for me
Righty or lefty? Righty
FIRSTS:
First piercing? Ears
First best friend? Amelia
First award? Something for skating
First crush? No clue
First Cry? at birth?
RELATIONSHIPS:
Lips or eyes? Eyes
Shorter or taller? Taller!!!!
Romantic or spontaneous? Either/Both!
Nice stomach or nice arms? Arms... OMG, arms...
Sensitive or loud? Both
LAST TIME YOU:
Cried? Last night
Drank? Wine at Mike's
Phoned someone? Tonight
Missed someone? Today
Yelled at someone? Last week sometime
Went on a date? Tonight
Laughed so hard you cried? Last night
Danced on a bar? Never
HAVE YOU EVER :
Drank so much you couldn't remember anything the next day? Nope
Smoked pot? Yes
Skinny dipped? Yes
Smoked a cigarette? Yes
Drank bubbles? Yes
Lost glasses/contacts? Yes
Ran away from home? Yes
Broken someone's heart? Maybe?
Been arrested? No
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
Miracles? Yes
Santa Clause? No
Kiss on the first date? Not usually
When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face? When I heard from a friend she was having issues with a guy
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Random Statements
All of these statements are aimed at people I know (some probably even apply to more than one person) but I am not writing who they are to/about. Those people will most likely know. I'm also not tagging anyone. (This is a variation on one of the posts that gets passed from person to person.)
1. I respect you more than you could possibly know. You have an amazing heart and a great capacity for love but I think taking time for yourself is a good idea right now.
2. I don't want to say "I told you so" but I did and I worry that it's too late.
3. Rumors and gossip aren't considered truth until there is some basis to make them true. Think about it.
4. I disagree with some of your actions recently but I would be hypocritical if I was judging you for it. I love you and I hope you know I'll be here for you no matter what.
5. I keep saying that I know how I feel but I don't know how you feel. Maybe it's better that I don't know so I can't get hurt.
6. You are driving me nuts! "Chicks before dicks" apparently doesn't apply in your world. Just remember that when the guy is an ass, your girl friends are the first ones to be there for you; as long as you haven't run them off.
7. You are incredibly talented and I am lucky to know you. I hope you will try to live up to your potential and stop letting people talk you out of doing things the way YOU want to.
8. You are incredibly malleable and that's how it should be. Don't be too serious, you're still really young!
9. If I didn't see your status change or you post on other people's walls on Facebook, I would seriously doubt your existence. Invisible much?
10. I am glad my friends like you but I am sick of losing friends because of it.
11. I won't ever forget you. You were one of my biggest supporters and I love you for that. It means more to me than you will ever know.
12. A friendship is two-sided. Not when it's convenient; always.
13. I wish I knew what was going on with you and what I did to make you turn your back on me. I'm still here if you need anything.
14. I love when we laugh until our stomachs hurt, cry until our eyes are red and puffy and argue about everything and nothing at the same time. You are the closest thing to a sister I'll ever have.
15. I wish you would stop being so picky. Things happen for a reason and I think you'll be surprised what happens when you let go.
1. I respect you more than you could possibly know. You have an amazing heart and a great capacity for love but I think taking time for yourself is a good idea right now.
2. I don't want to say "I told you so" but I did and I worry that it's too late.
3. Rumors and gossip aren't considered truth until there is some basis to make them true. Think about it.
4. I disagree with some of your actions recently but I would be hypocritical if I was judging you for it. I love you and I hope you know I'll be here for you no matter what.
5. I keep saying that I know how I feel but I don't know how you feel. Maybe it's better that I don't know so I can't get hurt.
6. You are driving me nuts! "Chicks before dicks" apparently doesn't apply in your world. Just remember that when the guy is an ass, your girl friends are the first ones to be there for you; as long as you haven't run them off.
7. You are incredibly talented and I am lucky to know you. I hope you will try to live up to your potential and stop letting people talk you out of doing things the way YOU want to.
8. You are incredibly malleable and that's how it should be. Don't be too serious, you're still really young!
9. If I didn't see your status change or you post on other people's walls on Facebook, I would seriously doubt your existence. Invisible much?
10. I am glad my friends like you but I am sick of losing friends because of it.
11. I won't ever forget you. You were one of my biggest supporters and I love you for that. It means more to me than you will ever know.
12. A friendship is two-sided. Not when it's convenient; always.
13. I wish I knew what was going on with you and what I did to make you turn your back on me. I'm still here if you need anything.
14. I love when we laugh until our stomachs hurt, cry until our eyes are red and puffy and argue about everything and nothing at the same time. You are the closest thing to a sister I'll ever have.
15. I wish you would stop being so picky. Things happen for a reason and I think you'll be surprised what happens when you let go.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Thankful
So, I was thinking about all of the things I am thankful for. My mom and I were actually talking about it and she said that I should concentrate on the good things, no matter how small they seem/are. I made a bit of a list...
I'm thankful for:
~ My Friends
~ Mike
~ My mom and brother
~ My job(s)
~ The people I work with
~ Time off
~ Cold nights and hot chocolate
~ Walking in the dark
~ Playgrounds at midnight (or later)
~ Stargazing
~ Swimming pools
~ Hot tubs
~ Singing
~ Music
~ Movies
~ Books
~ Denny's (some people know what I mean!)
~ Little sister(s)
~ Nieces and nephews
~ Children in general
~ Incredible opportunities
~ Education
~ Pictures
~ Scrapbooking
~ Text messaging
Anyone that I haven't talked to/seen recently may think this list is odd. And some of these things could probably be grouped together. But in the long run, it's becoming the small things in my life that truly make me happy... Going swimming with friends, singing karaoke on a Friday or Saturday night, going to a movie, cuddling with Mike, shopping with Tiffany, visiting with Kristyn, Heather, Kylee and Deryk, and so on.
I haven't felt like I have a lot to be thankful for... With the crap with my dad and my health not always being the greatest, I felt a little like things might be a tad hopeless. Now looking at this list makes me realize that there is SO much more to life and that the possibilities/opportunities are endless!
My plan in the next little while is to reconnect with people I haven't seen or talked to in a while. I know that part of the reason I was feeling like things were somewhat hopeless is that the group I had been a part of and had a niche in isn't really a group anymore. I miss seeing my friends who are in new relationships or are newly engaged/married. I look forward to seeing their new homes and hearing about how life is going. And for those people who just had babies, I look forward to meeting the newest addition to your family. I'm pretty good at being the "cool aunt"! :)
I'm thankful for:
~ My Friends
~ Mike
~ My mom and brother
~ My job(s)
~ The people I work with
~ Time off
~ Cold nights and hot chocolate
~ Walking in the dark
~ Playgrounds at midnight (or later)
~ Stargazing
~ Swimming pools
~ Hot tubs
~ Singing
~ Music
~ Movies
~ Books
~ Denny's (some people know what I mean!)
~ Little sister(s)
~ Nieces and nephews
~ Children in general
~ Incredible opportunities
~ Education
~ Pictures
~ Scrapbooking
~ Text messaging
Anyone that I haven't talked to/seen recently may think this list is odd. And some of these things could probably be grouped together. But in the long run, it's becoming the small things in my life that truly make me happy... Going swimming with friends, singing karaoke on a Friday or Saturday night, going to a movie, cuddling with Mike, shopping with Tiffany, visiting with Kristyn, Heather, Kylee and Deryk, and so on.
I haven't felt like I have a lot to be thankful for... With the crap with my dad and my health not always being the greatest, I felt a little like things might be a tad hopeless. Now looking at this list makes me realize that there is SO much more to life and that the possibilities/opportunities are endless!
My plan in the next little while is to reconnect with people I haven't seen or talked to in a while. I know that part of the reason I was feeling like things were somewhat hopeless is that the group I had been a part of and had a niche in isn't really a group anymore. I miss seeing my friends who are in new relationships or are newly engaged/married. I look forward to seeing their new homes and hearing about how life is going. And for those people who just had babies, I look forward to meeting the newest addition to your family. I'm pretty good at being the "cool aunt"! :)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
My night tonight...
I've had a rotten couple of days and I'm at the point that running away/screaming until I have no voice left seem like the only options left.
I've been made to feel as though I am unimportant at work, to supposed friends, and by the general people around me. The look of "WHO do YOU think YOU are?" is something I hate and I'm sick of the drama some people create and expect to drag me into. I'm not in HS anymore and that mentality is driving me bananas! If someone if having a problem, I'm the type of person who will be there for them and will listen if they need to talk. But blaming the problems on me when I'm not involved isn't fair to me, nor does it help the situation.
So, tonight... I got off work and was planning on heading for Karouzo's/Titan's. I was in the mood to have a couple of drinks and sing. I got off work, went home, met Tiff and called Kurt. Our original plan was that my mom would drive us over to the bar and Mike would pick us up when he was off work. I arrived home and my mom wasn't there. She also wasn't answering her cell phone. So after trying the cell(s) a couple of times on the way across town and when I got home, I called one of her friends to find out if she had been heard from in the last (approximately) 2 hours since she had last called me. No one knew where she was so I went in to let the dogs out and wait to hear back from her.
Now, this is where things get a little weirder.
She called me around quarter to 10 to say she was at the house in the N.E. and was waiting for my dad to come back out of the house. My aunt had signed him out of the hospital on a day pass and he needed to drop some stuff off at the house before he went back to the hospital. He'd been in and out of the house and the motor-home and the truck/camper a few times. Mom had been on her way back across town when he called and asked if she had keys to the lawnmower she had moved for him earlier in the week. She drove back over to give him the keys. Sometime after that, she was standing outside talking to my aunt and my aunt mentioned she hadn't seen him in a while. So, mom went to go inside and see where he was. She couldn't get through the front door because he had it barricaded. She called me and asked what she should do and I told her she had a couple of options. First, call the hospital and see what they're strategy/opinion would be or second, call the police. She called the hospital (as did I) and the nurse said that as he's a committed patient, he is their responsibility. She called the police.
Here's where things get a little more nuts... I now have Tiffany with me, she met me at my house. I call Kurt and ask him to head over and make sure mom's ok. Tiff and I head across town. I get a call from the CPS and the nurse at the Foothills on my way across town. We arrive to three cop cars, 6 officers, my mom and Kurt all standing outside the house. We parked across the street for almost half an hour and then mom was asked to go elsewhere, not too far and they'd let her know what was happening. Now, I'm not sure exactly what the protocol/policy is for a situation like this one but apparently the police checked to see if he was in the motor-home first. Mom gave them a key and it was empty; he wasn't in there. Then, they are walking around the house with flashlights (did I mention that Leeza and Cleo are in the backyard and are going nuts?) and knocking on the doors and windows, trying to see him. They couldn't break in without my mom' permission and some form from the hospital so one of the officers drove to the Foothills to get the paperwork and the others kind of hung out, still scanning the house with flashlights. My understanding is that they needed the paperwork and potentially the TAC team, if available. Mike called sometime during all of this and I gave him directions to where I was and when he got there my mom filled him in. The four of us had been freezing so I went to Timmy's for coffee, etc. for all of us.
Eventually, the officer with the paperwork came back and the TAC team wasn't available so they were going in. We couldn't see how they got onto the roof but the next thing we know we can hear glass smashing and the flashlights going into one of the upstairs windows. Shouts of "Calgary Police" could be heard down the block. Mom and I were both already shaking at that point and I think (for me anyway), it made it worse. They were in there what seemed like a long time... In reality it was about 20 minutes so it was longer than expected. This is now almost 2 hours since I arrived with Tiff.
Finally, an officer came over to fill us in. He said they had scanned the entire house and had found him "hiding at the back of a closet in the basement." I have to admit, I haven't lived in the house for 8 or 9 years but I was puzzled. There are no closets in the basement... I realized a couple of minutes later that he must have been in the cold room in the far, back corner of the basement. He was escorted out in handcuffs and seated in the back of a police car. My mom told me to get out because he'd blame me first off and she said I didn't need that. She was right, I don't. We agreed to meet at Denny's ASAP and Mike, Tiff and I left. Kurt and Mom went back over to see what was going on with the house.
The damage was pretty minimal, all things considered. The front door frame is slightly busted but nothing that some wood glue and a clamp can't fix. The upstairs window is going to need to be replaced. Mom is supposed to take a video camera in to take a video of how the place looks so the psychiatrist and we were told that the police are concerned about the animal being outside so we need to figure out where to take them ASAP. Mom is going to look into her options in the morning.
We did go to Denny's. I called mom's friend and filled her in as well as texted my brother. He knew bits and pieces; we'd been phoning him all night about random things that were happening. When Mom and Kurt showed up, Mike left. I drove Tiff home and I'm just home. I work tomorrow from 9:30-6 and I'm not necessarily feeling like it is my best choice to be there. But I need SOMETHING to keep my mind off of things.
As bad as it sounds, I'm numb. To the point that I don't care what happens to him anymore. My Mom doesn't deserve the way he is treating her or people in general and none of his family seems to get how sick he actually is. We're told that we're blowing things out of proportion. I didn't know that my dad weighing in at 125 pounds, wearing a army fatigue-print cowboy hat and driving around in a motor-home that is labeled:
Midnight Cowboy
J.G. Androsoff Farms Inc.
Alberta/B.C.
Along with home and cell numbers on it was blowing it out of proportion. Or, the 16 vehicles he has "acquired" since June. For us, that's the reality. People who haven't seen him in a while would be SHOCKED at how he looks! But the offer of support? Non-existent.
I hope he can get some help in the hospital. But I also don't know how I feel about him being released back into society again. Thus far, since he got out in June, he's worse than when he went into hospital in February. Then again, he now has a grudge and seems to have a need for payback that wasn't evident before. Either way, it's scary.
I've been made to feel as though I am unimportant at work, to supposed friends, and by the general people around me. The look of "WHO do YOU think YOU are?" is something I hate and I'm sick of the drama some people create and expect to drag me into. I'm not in HS anymore and that mentality is driving me bananas! If someone if having a problem, I'm the type of person who will be there for them and will listen if they need to talk. But blaming the problems on me when I'm not involved isn't fair to me, nor does it help the situation.
So, tonight... I got off work and was planning on heading for Karouzo's/Titan's. I was in the mood to have a couple of drinks and sing. I got off work, went home, met Tiff and called Kurt. Our original plan was that my mom would drive us over to the bar and Mike would pick us up when he was off work. I arrived home and my mom wasn't there. She also wasn't answering her cell phone. So after trying the cell(s) a couple of times on the way across town and when I got home, I called one of her friends to find out if she had been heard from in the last (approximately) 2 hours since she had last called me. No one knew where she was so I went in to let the dogs out and wait to hear back from her.
Now, this is where things get a little weirder.
She called me around quarter to 10 to say she was at the house in the N.E. and was waiting for my dad to come back out of the house. My aunt had signed him out of the hospital on a day pass and he needed to drop some stuff off at the house before he went back to the hospital. He'd been in and out of the house and the motor-home and the truck/camper a few times. Mom had been on her way back across town when he called and asked if she had keys to the lawnmower she had moved for him earlier in the week. She drove back over to give him the keys. Sometime after that, she was standing outside talking to my aunt and my aunt mentioned she hadn't seen him in a while. So, mom went to go inside and see where he was. She couldn't get through the front door because he had it barricaded. She called me and asked what she should do and I told her she had a couple of options. First, call the hospital and see what they're strategy/opinion would be or second, call the police. She called the hospital (as did I) and the nurse said that as he's a committed patient, he is their responsibility. She called the police.
Here's where things get a little more nuts... I now have Tiffany with me, she met me at my house. I call Kurt and ask him to head over and make sure mom's ok. Tiff and I head across town. I get a call from the CPS and the nurse at the Foothills on my way across town. We arrive to three cop cars, 6 officers, my mom and Kurt all standing outside the house. We parked across the street for almost half an hour and then mom was asked to go elsewhere, not too far and they'd let her know what was happening. Now, I'm not sure exactly what the protocol/policy is for a situation like this one but apparently the police checked to see if he was in the motor-home first. Mom gave them a key and it was empty; he wasn't in there. Then, they are walking around the house with flashlights (did I mention that Leeza and Cleo are in the backyard and are going nuts?) and knocking on the doors and windows, trying to see him. They couldn't break in without my mom' permission and some form from the hospital so one of the officers drove to the Foothills to get the paperwork and the others kind of hung out, still scanning the house with flashlights. My understanding is that they needed the paperwork and potentially the TAC team, if available. Mike called sometime during all of this and I gave him directions to where I was and when he got there my mom filled him in. The four of us had been freezing so I went to Timmy's for coffee, etc. for all of us.
Eventually, the officer with the paperwork came back and the TAC team wasn't available so they were going in. We couldn't see how they got onto the roof but the next thing we know we can hear glass smashing and the flashlights going into one of the upstairs windows. Shouts of "Calgary Police" could be heard down the block. Mom and I were both already shaking at that point and I think (for me anyway), it made it worse. They were in there what seemed like a long time... In reality it was about 20 minutes so it was longer than expected. This is now almost 2 hours since I arrived with Tiff.
Finally, an officer came over to fill us in. He said they had scanned the entire house and had found him "hiding at the back of a closet in the basement." I have to admit, I haven't lived in the house for 8 or 9 years but I was puzzled. There are no closets in the basement... I realized a couple of minutes later that he must have been in the cold room in the far, back corner of the basement. He was escorted out in handcuffs and seated in the back of a police car. My mom told me to get out because he'd blame me first off and she said I didn't need that. She was right, I don't. We agreed to meet at Denny's ASAP and Mike, Tiff and I left. Kurt and Mom went back over to see what was going on with the house.
The damage was pretty minimal, all things considered. The front door frame is slightly busted but nothing that some wood glue and a clamp can't fix. The upstairs window is going to need to be replaced. Mom is supposed to take a video camera in to take a video of how the place looks so the psychiatrist and we were told that the police are concerned about the animal being outside so we need to figure out where to take them ASAP. Mom is going to look into her options in the morning.
We did go to Denny's. I called mom's friend and filled her in as well as texted my brother. He knew bits and pieces; we'd been phoning him all night about random things that were happening. When Mom and Kurt showed up, Mike left. I drove Tiff home and I'm just home. I work tomorrow from 9:30-6 and I'm not necessarily feeling like it is my best choice to be there. But I need SOMETHING to keep my mind off of things.
As bad as it sounds, I'm numb. To the point that I don't care what happens to him anymore. My Mom doesn't deserve the way he is treating her or people in general and none of his family seems to get how sick he actually is. We're told that we're blowing things out of proportion. I didn't know that my dad weighing in at 125 pounds, wearing a army fatigue-print cowboy hat and driving around in a motor-home that is labeled:
Midnight Cowboy
J.G. Androsoff Farms Inc.
Alberta/B.C.
Along with home and cell numbers on it was blowing it out of proportion. Or, the 16 vehicles he has "acquired" since June. For us, that's the reality. People who haven't seen him in a while would be SHOCKED at how he looks! But the offer of support? Non-existent.
I hope he can get some help in the hospital. But I also don't know how I feel about him being released back into society again. Thus far, since he got out in June, he's worse than when he went into hospital in February. Then again, he now has a grudge and seems to have a need for payback that wasn't evident before. Either way, it's scary.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Originally posted by Taryn
Go to urbandictionary. com, and type in your answer to each question in the search box. Only use the first page.
(We all know it's the most academically sound compilation of lexicon in the scholarly community)
1. Your name? Erin
-- The Beautiful, exotic island of Ireland. Erin is peaceful is calm.
2. Nickname? Summer
-- A very hot season, or a beautiful name for a girl. :) The moment that every child, adolescent, teenager, and college student awaits. It's supposed to be a time of rest, relaxation, vacation, and absolute fun. A quirky girl whose beauty and spirit are only matched by her vivacious sex drive. she is always willing to have fun. Black men love her curves....as well as every other horny guy on the face of the earth. A young girl who is friendly and sweet. Yet deep down, she explodes with agressive qualities and amazing talent. This vivacous blond has phenomonal friends who care for her unconditionaly.
Noun. In the United States, summer is used to reduce American high school shootings and increase illegal drug usage and partying. High school students would see this as education refuge due to the fact that summer is mainly the universal choice for education break and because school is the governments pathetic excuse to keep the kids away from parents who should be working and paying unreasonable amounts of taxes, bearing in mind that there are still people who graduate that are dumbshits, or in worst cases are most unfortunately stupider than before. Summer is also the reason why Canada sucks and Africa rules, seeing that the Northern part of the Americas is usually inherits a colder climate.
Pronoun. A girl's name
Meteorology. Summer usually has the longest sunny days of the year. In certain parts of the world (like Finland) there are times when the sun doesn’t set entirely. Summer quite literally, is the point in time of year (depending on where you are in the world) that the climate is warmest. A season of the year that is defined as beginning in June, and ending in September in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, summer begins in December and ends in March.
3. Relationship status: Single
-- When you are currently not in a relationship with a significant other.
4. Describe your best friend as: Amber
-- An extremely attractive girl whos flirty personality and curvacious figure will keep you coming back for more. She's typically a brunette but occasionally acts blonde. She enjoys long relationships and has many close guy friends. Often mistaken for a "slut" but really isn't. She can also be a super bitch if you get onto her bad side.
1. girls name - currently 102nd most popular name in the US
2. a fossilized resin
3. an attractive -sometimes seen as provocative- but mainly meant to be a pretty girl
4. for all those people -usually girls- who don't fit into usual groups like punk, emo, goth etc, generally different but in a good way
5. What should you be doing: Studying
-- A blend of the words "student" and "dying," used to convey the slow and painful methods schools use to corrupt the youth into socio-economic puppets.
6. Favorite food: Pasta
-- One of the most good, healthy, handy, inexpansive food ever.
7. Home State: Alberta
-- The Texas of the North
8. The best things in life are ____ (finish the sentence): Artistic
-- Being artsy or having the ability to create art in the form of paintings, songs, dance, etc.
9. One word to describe yourself: Ashwini
-- to be discreet and quiet at times, but surprisingly wild, funny and outgoing at other times.
(We all know it's the most academically sound compilation of lexicon in the scholarly community)
1. Your name? Erin
-- The Beautiful, exotic island of Ireland. Erin is peaceful is calm.
2. Nickname? Summer
-- A very hot season, or a beautiful name for a girl. :) The moment that every child, adolescent, teenager, and college student awaits. It's supposed to be a time of rest, relaxation, vacation, and absolute fun. A quirky girl whose beauty and spirit are only matched by her vivacious sex drive. she is always willing to have fun. Black men love her curves....as well as every other horny guy on the face of the earth. A young girl who is friendly and sweet. Yet deep down, she explodes with agressive qualities and amazing talent. This vivacous blond has phenomonal friends who care for her unconditionaly.
Noun. In the United States, summer is used to reduce American high school shootings and increase illegal drug usage and partying. High school students would see this as education refuge due to the fact that summer is mainly the universal choice for education break and because school is the governments pathetic excuse to keep the kids away from parents who should be working and paying unreasonable amounts of taxes, bearing in mind that there are still people who graduate that are dumbshits, or in worst cases are most unfortunately stupider than before. Summer is also the reason why Canada sucks and Africa rules, seeing that the Northern part of the Americas is usually inherits a colder climate.
Pronoun. A girl's name
Meteorology. Summer usually has the longest sunny days of the year. In certain parts of the world (like Finland) there are times when the sun doesn’t set entirely. Summer quite literally, is the point in time of year (depending on where you are in the world) that the climate is warmest. A season of the year that is defined as beginning in June, and ending in September in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, summer begins in December and ends in March.
3. Relationship status: Single
-- When you are currently not in a relationship with a significant other.
4. Describe your best friend as: Amber
-- An extremely attractive girl whos flirty personality and curvacious figure will keep you coming back for more. She's typically a brunette but occasionally acts blonde. She enjoys long relationships and has many close guy friends. Often mistaken for a "slut" but really isn't. She can also be a super bitch if you get onto her bad side.
1. girls name - currently 102nd most popular name in the US
2. a fossilized resin
3. an attractive -sometimes seen as provocative- but mainly meant to be a pretty girl
4. for all those people -usually girls- who don't fit into usual groups like punk, emo, goth etc, generally different but in a good way
5. What should you be doing: Studying
-- A blend of the words "student" and "dying," used to convey the slow and painful methods schools use to corrupt the youth into socio-economic puppets.
6. Favorite food: Pasta
-- One of the most good, healthy, handy, inexpansive food ever.
7. Home State: Alberta
-- The Texas of the North
8. The best things in life are ____ (finish the sentence): Artistic
-- Being artsy or having the ability to create art in the form of paintings, songs, dance, etc.
9. One word to describe yourself: Ashwini
-- to be discreet and quiet at times, but surprisingly wild, funny and outgoing at other times.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Karaoke
Tonight, we went to Amber's for a movie night with the NELY group. Marshall, Amy, James, Amber, Ben and I were there and had a ton of fun! We watched "Aristocats" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and played UNO. It was SO much fun!!!
Afterwards, Amber and Ben and I decided to go out.
Thing is, I haven't sung in public in a VERY long time and I decided that because we were bored, we should go to Karouzo's. It's now called Titan's but I haven't been there in a few years and the sign on the building still says Karouzo's. I have to admit, I'm sure that it's like 54 in Lethbridge, which used to be called "the Goose" or something. It does make me feel old to realize that I'm going to be a "it was called and will always be" kind of person.
Anyway, so we went to Karouzo's and the other two got drinks, I had my Sprite and looked through the book of songs for a while before deciding to do one that I haven't sung in years... When I was just out of HS, Kristyn, Martha, Jason, Raymond and I used to hang out at Coyote's in the N.E. whether Kris or Raymond was working or not. Martha used to ask me to sing "These Boots are Made for Walking" by Nancy Sinatra. So, I decided that if I was going to sing anything, I would choose a genre or a time period and stick with it. lol, so, I chose "before my time" as a time period and ended up singing three songs. I did "Boots" then "I Will Survive" and then "If I Had a Hammer." It was an interesting combination.
After the first one, Amber and I went to the bar to buy drinks and the bartender asked me my name. So, I told him and then he told me that there was someone wanting to buy my table a round of drinks because I was such an amazing singer. I thought he was kidding me... Until he began to pour us almost anything we asked for. He and Amber and I did a shot of JD and then I got my Sprite and a Bottle Cap, Amber got her Rye and Coke, Ben's Rum and Coke and another shot. I think we only paid for one of the drinks, otherwise everything else ended up being covered. It was SO weird...
Another odd thing... People were getting up dancing during my songs. I mean, sure, I chose some more upbeat songs... But I'm not used to that kind of reaction. One girl grabbed me when I was walking back to my table to tell me she "loves that song!" and "you did a good job!" I found out later that she wanted to sing it and was kind of pissed that I did it. But I did ask the guy who leads it if anyone else had done or was going to do it and he said no.
I had fun with "I Will Survive" and when I looked up, Amber had been about to go order us food. I look at the table, she's not there. I look at the bar, she's not there either. I look at the people dancing in front of me and there's Amber! She's dancing with this guy, "Johnny"!!! I thought, "What the heck is she doing???" He came back and sat with us (kinda) and apparently had a hard time with the lyrics of some of the songs that were being sung.
During the last song, I was uber nervous. I've never sung it anywhere other than in my car and it has some interesting leaps and such. I had fun though, once I got over my nerves. Amber and Johnny danced the last song too... He was pretty hammered...
Afterwards, I drove Ben home and then took Amber home and stopped to visit with Amy and Jade. The four of us were sprawled all over Jade's bed and we told them about our night. It was awesome!
I haven't had that much fun in a long time and I'm glad we had the night out to unwind!
Afterwards, Amber and Ben and I decided to go out.
Thing is, I haven't sung in public in a VERY long time and I decided that because we were bored, we should go to Karouzo's. It's now called Titan's but I haven't been there in a few years and the sign on the building still says Karouzo's. I have to admit, I'm sure that it's like 54 in Lethbridge, which used to be called "the Goose" or something. It does make me feel old to realize that I'm going to be a "it was called and will always be" kind of person.
Anyway, so we went to Karouzo's and the other two got drinks, I had my Sprite and looked through the book of songs for a while before deciding to do one that I haven't sung in years... When I was just out of HS, Kristyn, Martha, Jason, Raymond and I used to hang out at Coyote's in the N.E. whether Kris or Raymond was working or not. Martha used to ask me to sing "These Boots are Made for Walking" by Nancy Sinatra. So, I decided that if I was going to sing anything, I would choose a genre or a time period and stick with it. lol, so, I chose "before my time" as a time period and ended up singing three songs. I did "Boots" then "I Will Survive" and then "If I Had a Hammer." It was an interesting combination.
After the first one, Amber and I went to the bar to buy drinks and the bartender asked me my name. So, I told him and then he told me that there was someone wanting to buy my table a round of drinks because I was such an amazing singer. I thought he was kidding me... Until he began to pour us almost anything we asked for. He and Amber and I did a shot of JD and then I got my Sprite and a Bottle Cap, Amber got her Rye and Coke, Ben's Rum and Coke and another shot. I think we only paid for one of the drinks, otherwise everything else ended up being covered. It was SO weird...
Another odd thing... People were getting up dancing during my songs. I mean, sure, I chose some more upbeat songs... But I'm not used to that kind of reaction. One girl grabbed me when I was walking back to my table to tell me she "loves that song!" and "you did a good job!" I found out later that she wanted to sing it and was kind of pissed that I did it. But I did ask the guy who leads it if anyone else had done or was going to do it and he said no.
I had fun with "I Will Survive" and when I looked up, Amber had been about to go order us food. I look at the table, she's not there. I look at the bar, she's not there either. I look at the people dancing in front of me and there's Amber! She's dancing with this guy, "Johnny"!!! I thought, "What the heck is she doing???" He came back and sat with us (kinda) and apparently had a hard time with the lyrics of some of the songs that were being sung.
During the last song, I was uber nervous. I've never sung it anywhere other than in my car and it has some interesting leaps and such. I had fun though, once I got over my nerves. Amber and Johnny danced the last song too... He was pretty hammered...
Afterwards, I drove Ben home and then took Amber home and stopped to visit with Amy and Jade. The four of us were sprawled all over Jade's bed and we told them about our night. It was awesome!
I haven't had that much fun in a long time and I'm glad we had the night out to unwind!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
101 posts...
So, Britney did this and some of the questions made me laugh... I also had some stuff I wanted to write about so I don't expect anyone to really read this, I am just writing for me... It's something I haven't done in a while.
1. Do you still talk to the person who hurt you the most?
No.
2. When was the last time you saw the last person you kissed?
Tonight.
3. Do you lecture people about drugs?
Sometimes...
5. Have you ever kissed anyone named Tom?
No.
6. Are you in school?
Kinda.
8. Have you ever been in a relationship you weren't 100 percent sure of?
Yes.
9. Name something funny that happened this week?
Kurtis takes my phone and tells my mom that he just did two shots of syrup for $2 and it was "totally worth it!"
10. Has anyone ever told you that they want to spend the rest of their life with you?
Yes, they lied.
11. If you could pick the temperature of the outdoors for the rest of your life, would you?
No, although I'd prefer it to be warm over snow and junk. :(
12. Are you moody?
Sometimes... I don't think any girl isn't...
13. How many times a day do you pee?
No idea?
15. What's bothering you right now?
Feeling like a round peg in a square hole...
16. Do you delete people off of facebook?
Sometimes.
18. Do you believe that you can change for someone?
I don't think people change, I think other people's perceptions change...
23. Do you get along with girls?
Sometimes.
25. Do you crack your knuckles?
Yes.
26. Do you put yourself before others?
Not as often as I should.
27. Do you like surprises?
Sometimes, it depends on what the surprise is about and what it involves.
28. Is making out fun?
lol, yes.
29. Do you have a teddy bear?
Yes. More than one. :)
31. What'd you do last night?
Spent time with friends.
32. Who was your last call from?
My mom.
33. What show did you last watch?
Nanny 911
34. Do you wear Hollister?
No.
35. Who's the last person you had a deep meaningful conversation with?
Amber.
36. What's on your mind right now ?
Stuff.
37. Would you rather be with your boyfriend/girlfriend right now?
Yes.
38. Do you have family problems?
Yes.
39. Where are most people in your top friends from?
I think that application causes more problems than it is worth.
40. Does anyone like you?
Maybe?
Also stolen from Britney... :)
Could you forgive your best friend for sleeping with your partner?
Hmmm... No comment.
How old will you be on your next birthday?
26. Holy crap.
Have you ever seen a live bat?
Does the zoo count?
Is there anything/anyone you hate?
Onions, also allergic...
Are you single?
Yes, kinda.
Do you like the color orange?
No.
Do you find it in your heart to forgive?
Most of the time.
Would you rather not drink or not sleep?
Not drink.
Have you ever seen a real redneck?
lol, yes.
Do tattoos and piercings excite you?
lol excite in which way? (I'm not clear on this either!)
What's the meaning of life?
I think this depends on the person and where they are at.
What size shoes do you wear in womens/mens?
11W. I have gargantuan feet!
What's your favorite season?
Summer.
Do you care if people talk smack about you?
Sometimes.
At what age do you want to get married?
Whenever.
How long are you on the phone daily?
Not as much as I used to be.
Sorry, I forgot to ask your name?
Erin.
Are you in a good mood?
Not right now.
Do you think people will exist forever?
Forever is an existentialist concept, therefore does it exist? Do we exist? Hmmm...
Do you believe in luck?
Sometimes.
Everything happens for a reason, right?
Yes.
Would you rather skydive or bungee jump?
Skydive, it might get me over my fear of heights!
Do you like snakes?
I don't dislike them.
Where is one place that you'd like to visit?
Australia!
Do you like waffles?
Yes.
Anything your looking forward to?
Trip to BC with my mom in a couple of weeks!
Do you have more or less than five best friends?
Less.
What would you do if the friend you talk to most stopped talking to you?
Try to find out why.
Does the number 23 have any significance to you?
No.
Be honest, do you like people in general?
Sometimes.
Big or small dogs?
Big.
Do you like Big Macs?
Yuck.
Did someone bother you today?
Yes.
What do you think about death?
it happens to everyone and you can only put it off for so long (I agree!)
Sometimes, do you wish you were someone else?
Yes.
Does someone love you?
I would think so.
Do you know anyone named Dave?
A few people.
Recently kissed anyone with the name starting with a R?
No.
Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member?
Yes.
Have you ever tried Gatorade?
Yes.
Do you think that Starbucks is expensive?
Yes.
Are you named after a family member?
No.
Say you were given a drug test right now. Would you pass or fail?
Pass.
Are you taller than 5'6“?
Yes.
Ever see a dead body?
Yes.
Do you like the color blue?
Yes.
How are you?
Tired, upset.
Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Amber.
Last restaurant you went to?
lol, Denny's!
What is the weather like today?
Don't know, it was cloudy when I got to work and snowing when I came out...
Last voicemail you received?
My mom telling me where she was on the highway.
What did you do yesterday?
Drive back from Lethbridge, worked, went for food with people.
What's the first thing you would do with five million dollars?
Go on a LONG vacation!
How many hours did you sleep last night?
5
Any upcoming concerts you want to attend?
Yes!
Who's the last person that you felt was stalking you?
No one. Why would anyone stalk me?
Have you ever been on your school's track team?
Yes, Shotput and Discus.
What clothes are you wearing?
Nightgown/Robe-thing.
If all of your friends were going on a road trip, would you?
Probably be the driver...
How much money do you have, in cash?
$40ish
Do you swear at your parents?
Not at, around.
Is your phone right beside you?
Yes.
Have you cried today?
Yes.
Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
No idea.
Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?
No.
What are the color of your bedsheets?
Purple with Tinkerbell here, pink with stripes in Lethbridge.
Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
Are you photogenic?
Sometimes.
What's your sign?
Cancer/Leo
Where do you spend most of your money?
School, transportation, clothes.
What was the last thing you spent money on?
Dinner with friends.
Do you have a tattoo?
Yes.
Do you still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings?
No, I'm generally at work.
Is there a secret you've never told any of your friends?
Yes.
Have you ever told someone you loved them but didn't mean it?
No.
Have you ever changed your clothes while in a vehicle?
Yes.
What are you doing in 2008?
Applying to go to grad school, working full-time, spending time with my friends and family.
What is your ringtone?
1-2 step.
What were you doing at 2 a.m. last night?
Talking to Kevin via text message.
Are your parents married/divorced/separated?
Married.
What are you doing tonight?
Sleep.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Work, hospital, cleaning, sleep.
Who did you last message on Myspace?
Tom?
When were in the hospital last?
IN the hospital, technically at the beginning of February for my knee surgery. AT the hospital was earlier this week.
What is the last movie you went to?
Horton Hears a Who
What do you want to do in the near future?
Teach!
Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do?
YES!
What did you dress up as for your first Halloween?
There were pictures of me as a clown when I was little but I don't know about earlier than that.
What is the wallpaper on your cell?
Sunset over the prairies on my way to Lethbridge.
Who last made you smile?
Amber.
I think this was stolen from Christina...
Can you answer 50 questions about the 1st person that comes into your mind right now?
Don’t change the person.
Does he or she have a boyfriend/girlfriend??
Not right now.
How old is the person?
18
Has he/she ever cooked for you?
Yes!
Is this person older than you?
No.
Are you really close to him/her?
Generally speaking.
How many times do you talk to this person in a week?
Every day in some form.
Do you think they will repost this?
Probably not.
Could you live with this person?
Probably.
Why did you choose this person?
She's my bestfriend.
How long have you known this person??
3 or so years.
Have you ever been to the mall with this person?
Never... We hate shopping. *rolling eyes*
Have you ever had a sleepover with this person?
Too many to count by now!
If you ever moved away would you miss this person?
YES!
Have you ever done something really stupid or illegal with this person?
Stupid maybe... Not illegal.
Do you know everything about this person?
Not everything but we know a lot about each other!
Would you date this person’s siblings?
No.
Have you ever made something with this person?
Yes.
Have you ever worn this person’s clothes?
lol, no.
Have you and your person made up a hand shake?
No.
If it was “freaky friday” would you switch bodies with this person?
Sure, it would make life interesting!
Have you ever heard this person sing?
At THING, in the car, etc. But she "doesn't sing."
Do you and this person have a saying?
Too many to name...
Do you know this persons f'ster password?
No.
Have you and this person ever gotten into a fight?
Once. :(
Have you and this person gone clubbing?
YES!
Do you know how to make this person feel happy?
I have some ideas but it depends on the day and what's going on...
Do you and this person talk a lot?
Yes.
Do you like this person?
She's my bestfriend and my little sister!
Do you want to go out with this person??
No.
Do you want to be friends with them forever?
Yes.
I've been feeling a lot lately like I'm not necessarily in the right place at the right time. And I don't mean occasionally or in some deja-vu sense but all the time... Like, am I supposed to be living here, spending time with the people I do, becoming involved in the things I am, etc. Sometimes I feel overcommitted and other times I feel as though my life is at loose ends and I have too much time on my hands. I have been working and going to school so much lately that the only day off I technically have is Wednesday which is when I try to schedule things like doctor's appointments, counseling, I drive back from Lethbridge (normally) and so on. So, I try to pack the stuff that I neglect or forget to get done the rest of the week into that one day. I make the phone calls, send the e-mails, organize what I need to and generally run around like a chicken with its head cut off. Therefore, my day of rest is almost as stressful as the rest of my week. That's the other thing... I normally love working with and meeting people. Lately, I have been annoyed really easily by little, normally stupid things, and am having a hard time with life in general. I'm not sure why and I'm not sure what's going on but I hope to figure it out soon...
1. Do you still talk to the person who hurt you the most?
No.
2. When was the last time you saw the last person you kissed?
Tonight.
3. Do you lecture people about drugs?
Sometimes...
5. Have you ever kissed anyone named Tom?
No.
6. Are you in school?
Kinda.
8. Have you ever been in a relationship you weren't 100 percent sure of?
Yes.
9. Name something funny that happened this week?
Kurtis takes my phone and tells my mom that he just did two shots of syrup for $2 and it was "totally worth it!"
10. Has anyone ever told you that they want to spend the rest of their life with you?
Yes, they lied.
11. If you could pick the temperature of the outdoors for the rest of your life, would you?
No, although I'd prefer it to be warm over snow and junk. :(
12. Are you moody?
Sometimes... I don't think any girl isn't...
13. How many times a day do you pee?
No idea?
15. What's bothering you right now?
Feeling like a round peg in a square hole...
16. Do you delete people off of facebook?
Sometimes.
18. Do you believe that you can change for someone?
I don't think people change, I think other people's perceptions change...
23. Do you get along with girls?
Sometimes.
25. Do you crack your knuckles?
Yes.
26. Do you put yourself before others?
Not as often as I should.
27. Do you like surprises?
Sometimes, it depends on what the surprise is about and what it involves.
28. Is making out fun?
lol, yes.
29. Do you have a teddy bear?
Yes. More than one. :)
31. What'd you do last night?
Spent time with friends.
32. Who was your last call from?
My mom.
33. What show did you last watch?
Nanny 911
34. Do you wear Hollister?
No.
35. Who's the last person you had a deep meaningful conversation with?
Amber.
36. What's on your mind right now ?
Stuff.
37. Would you rather be with your boyfriend/girlfriend right now?
Yes.
38. Do you have family problems?
Yes.
39. Where are most people in your top friends from?
I think that application causes more problems than it is worth.
40. Does anyone like you?
Maybe?
Also stolen from Britney... :)
Could you forgive your best friend for sleeping with your partner?
Hmmm... No comment.
How old will you be on your next birthday?
26. Holy crap.
Have you ever seen a live bat?
Does the zoo count?
Is there anything/anyone you hate?
Onions, also allergic...
Are you single?
Yes, kinda.
Do you like the color orange?
No.
Do you find it in your heart to forgive?
Most of the time.
Would you rather not drink or not sleep?
Not drink.
Have you ever seen a real redneck?
lol, yes.
Do tattoos and piercings excite you?
lol excite in which way? (I'm not clear on this either!)
What's the meaning of life?
I think this depends on the person and where they are at.
What size shoes do you wear in womens/mens?
11W. I have gargantuan feet!
What's your favorite season?
Summer.
Do you care if people talk smack about you?
Sometimes.
At what age do you want to get married?
Whenever.
How long are you on the phone daily?
Not as much as I used to be.
Sorry, I forgot to ask your name?
Erin.
Are you in a good mood?
Not right now.
Do you think people will exist forever?
Forever is an existentialist concept, therefore does it exist? Do we exist? Hmmm...
Do you believe in luck?
Sometimes.
Everything happens for a reason, right?
Yes.
Would you rather skydive or bungee jump?
Skydive, it might get me over my fear of heights!
Do you like snakes?
I don't dislike them.
Where is one place that you'd like to visit?
Australia!
Do you like waffles?
Yes.
Anything your looking forward to?
Trip to BC with my mom in a couple of weeks!
Do you have more or less than five best friends?
Less.
What would you do if the friend you talk to most stopped talking to you?
Try to find out why.
Does the number 23 have any significance to you?
No.
Be honest, do you like people in general?
Sometimes.
Big or small dogs?
Big.
Do you like Big Macs?
Yuck.
Did someone bother you today?
Yes.
What do you think about death?
it happens to everyone and you can only put it off for so long (I agree!)
Sometimes, do you wish you were someone else?
Yes.
Does someone love you?
I would think so.
Do you know anyone named Dave?
A few people.
Recently kissed anyone with the name starting with a R?
No.
Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member?
Yes.
Have you ever tried Gatorade?
Yes.
Do you think that Starbucks is expensive?
Yes.
Are you named after a family member?
No.
Say you were given a drug test right now. Would you pass or fail?
Pass.
Are you taller than 5'6“?
Yes.
Ever see a dead body?
Yes.
Do you like the color blue?
Yes.
How are you?
Tired, upset.
Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Amber.
Last restaurant you went to?
lol, Denny's!
What is the weather like today?
Don't know, it was cloudy when I got to work and snowing when I came out...
Last voicemail you received?
My mom telling me where she was on the highway.
What did you do yesterday?
Drive back from Lethbridge, worked, went for food with people.
What's the first thing you would do with five million dollars?
Go on a LONG vacation!
How many hours did you sleep last night?
5
Any upcoming concerts you want to attend?
Yes!
Who's the last person that you felt was stalking you?
No one. Why would anyone stalk me?
Have you ever been on your school's track team?
Yes, Shotput and Discus.
What clothes are you wearing?
Nightgown/Robe-thing.
If all of your friends were going on a road trip, would you?
Probably be the driver...
How much money do you have, in cash?
$40ish
Do you swear at your parents?
Not at, around.
Is your phone right beside you?
Yes.
Have you cried today?
Yes.
Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
No idea.
Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?
No.
What are the color of your bedsheets?
Purple with Tinkerbell here, pink with stripes in Lethbridge.
Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
Are you photogenic?
Sometimes.
What's your sign?
Cancer/Leo
Where do you spend most of your money?
School, transportation, clothes.
What was the last thing you spent money on?
Dinner with friends.
Do you have a tattoo?
Yes.
Do you still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings?
No, I'm generally at work.
Is there a secret you've never told any of your friends?
Yes.
Have you ever told someone you loved them but didn't mean it?
No.
Have you ever changed your clothes while in a vehicle?
Yes.
What are you doing in 2008?
Applying to go to grad school, working full-time, spending time with my friends and family.
What is your ringtone?
1-2 step.
What were you doing at 2 a.m. last night?
Talking to Kevin via text message.
Are your parents married/divorced/separated?
Married.
What are you doing tonight?
Sleep.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Work, hospital, cleaning, sleep.
Who did you last message on Myspace?
Tom?
When were in the hospital last?
IN the hospital, technically at the beginning of February for my knee surgery. AT the hospital was earlier this week.
What is the last movie you went to?
Horton Hears a Who
What do you want to do in the near future?
Teach!
Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do?
YES!
What did you dress up as for your first Halloween?
There were pictures of me as a clown when I was little but I don't know about earlier than that.
What is the wallpaper on your cell?
Sunset over the prairies on my way to Lethbridge.
Who last made you smile?
Amber.
I think this was stolen from Christina...
Can you answer 50 questions about the 1st person that comes into your mind right now?
Don’t change the person.
Does he or she have a boyfriend/girlfriend??
Not right now.
How old is the person?
18
Has he/she ever cooked for you?
Yes!
Is this person older than you?
No.
Are you really close to him/her?
Generally speaking.
How many times do you talk to this person in a week?
Every day in some form.
Do you think they will repost this?
Probably not.
Could you live with this person?
Probably.
Why did you choose this person?
She's my bestfriend.
How long have you known this person??
3 or so years.
Have you ever been to the mall with this person?
Never... We hate shopping. *rolling eyes*
Have you ever had a sleepover with this person?
Too many to count by now!
If you ever moved away would you miss this person?
YES!
Have you ever done something really stupid or illegal with this person?
Stupid maybe... Not illegal.
Do you know everything about this person?
Not everything but we know a lot about each other!
Would you date this person’s siblings?
No.
Have you ever made something with this person?
Yes.
Have you ever worn this person’s clothes?
lol, no.
Have you and your person made up a hand shake?
No.
If it was “freaky friday” would you switch bodies with this person?
Sure, it would make life interesting!
Have you ever heard this person sing?
At THING, in the car, etc. But she "doesn't sing."
Do you and this person have a saying?
Too many to name...
Do you know this persons f'ster password?
No.
Have you and this person ever gotten into a fight?
Once. :(
Have you and this person gone clubbing?
YES!
Do you know how to make this person feel happy?
I have some ideas but it depends on the day and what's going on...
Do you and this person talk a lot?
Yes.
Do you like this person?
She's my bestfriend and my little sister!
Do you want to go out with this person??
No.
Do you want to be friends with them forever?
Yes.
I've been feeling a lot lately like I'm not necessarily in the right place at the right time. And I don't mean occasionally or in some deja-vu sense but all the time... Like, am I supposed to be living here, spending time with the people I do, becoming involved in the things I am, etc. Sometimes I feel overcommitted and other times I feel as though my life is at loose ends and I have too much time on my hands. I have been working and going to school so much lately that the only day off I technically have is Wednesday which is when I try to schedule things like doctor's appointments, counseling, I drive back from Lethbridge (normally) and so on. So, I try to pack the stuff that I neglect or forget to get done the rest of the week into that one day. I make the phone calls, send the e-mails, organize what I need to and generally run around like a chicken with its head cut off. Therefore, my day of rest is almost as stressful as the rest of my week. That's the other thing... I normally love working with and meeting people. Lately, I have been annoyed really easily by little, normally stupid things, and am having a hard time with life in general. I'm not sure why and I'm not sure what's going on but I hope to figure it out soon...
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Family Tree and other stuff...
I spent the last four days in Saskatchewan. It was an interesting trip, I got to meet some family members I hadn't met before and learned a lot about my family's history. The hospitality of the people we met (both family and non) was amazing! I am piecing together the family tree more and more now, especially after finding some information in the book "Bridging the Years." I photocopied the pages that were specifically about my family and didn't further read into the fact that I need to read a few other pages that relate as well which (without the book) is frustrating... :P Oh well... I'm at the point that I'm relying on others for information and I am planning on another trip out to Blaine Lake and that area in the Spring/Summer. I'm thinking probably May or June. Thanks to everyone who has given me information thus far! I think that having a family reunion would be awesome at some point as well.... But it's just a thought!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Life, in general, right now...
So, I love this semester thus far! There have been various social situations that add to the way I am feeling about school, work, and life in general.
School is great so far! I have a lot of reading to do and a bunch of essays, assignments, exams and such yet to come this semester but I look forward to many of these upcoming projects!
I will admit, I do feel a little like an idiot, I have my English class to finish off my minor as well as an Anthropology class (because it seems interesting) and a Music History class. I should point out that the reason I’m feeling like an idiot is because two of the aforementioned courses are in the 1000-level. For my degree I was allowed either eight or ten 1000-level courses and I think I only ended up with three or four by the end of my degree program. Now, I need to boost my GPA (as pneumonia last year at the beginning of my Spring semester = dead GPA) so I am taking things I am interested in or things I wanted to take and now have the time/room to take. The Music History class is “History of Rock ‘n’ Roll 1970-1990” and I took the first part of this course (up to 1970) but haven’t had time to take this one.
I am finding English frustrating thus far, mainly because I’m not big into Romantic and Victorian poetry but I am trying to be open-minded. The professor has had us listening to songs and such to help relate the older styles of writing to contemporary disciplines. Most recently, we listened to a rap by Common Sense. It was an interesting correlation, especially as I’m a Music major. I have to admit, I am still worried about speaking up in this class. I’m a perfectionist and I hate being wrong, especially when everyone in the class either laughs or I get the “WTF?” look… But when we began by talking about Romantic poetry, my first thought isn’t “roses, champagne, candlelight, moonlight, love” and so on. To me, it’s a time period in which the formerly used ways of doing things were rethought and many people (mainly composers in my thoughts!) reverted back to a prior way of doing things while adding new elements. It’s late 1700’s through to the 19th-century. I see it that way because of the fact that after that, there is a Victorian Era in writing, and the 20th-century perspective in music. Either way, it was interesting to see who knew the difference. When I mentioned it in class during her question about “what does romantic mean to you?” I asked, “Are we talking about the time period or…?” and she told me we were going to get to that! It made me feel not quite so stupid! (Not that I’m stupid, I just think in a different way than many of my peers.)
In my Anthropology class, I’m pretty bored thus far. Part of it is that the first couple of classes all we really talked about was what is theory, how does it apply to life throughout Anthropology and other disciplines as well as definitions of things relating to Evolution. I will admit, I believe in Creation, not Evolution so right now, it’s hard for me to completely relate. I am finding the discussions on Aztec sacrifices and debate about terms interesting though.
Music History… I love the music we discuss and the stories behind the lyrics in the music as well as the history of each of then group’s formation and membership. We have listened to groups such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Charlie Daniel’s Band and Black Sabbath. I love many of the songs we are listening to and I already downloaded many of the songs for the upcoming weeks and we are listening to Pink Floyd, Kiss, The Who, Genesis, Chicago, etc. I think this class will be a nice break (although it is a LOT harder than most people think… this isn’t a “rocks for jocks” or “scopes for dopes” class!) AND as it’s a music class, it means that I can take the time to study it and won’t feel completely pressured right now. Last semester I could have used a break like that but I didn’t take anything that allowed me that break and almost (or did) burn myself out. This week we are starting with Santana and going over The Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith, and more. I’m super excited! I think part of the reason that I like the class so much is that the professor is entertaining (meaning: she knows her stuff and makes it fun to learn about!) and seems to have fun teaching this class!
My social life has also been interesting. I think that I have been to more birthdays, parties and such in the last few weeks than I did in the last six months of 2007.
After my Christmas party, I had a few people over to watch movies and such a couple of times. Amber’s family, as well as Adam and Julie had New Year’s parties. It was interesting to see everyone at both houses and I’m glad that Matt offered to drive, it was nice to not have to that night. A bunch of us spent the night at Amber’s and it was a nice chance to hang out and not have to worry about being the hostess. Props to Amber’s family for having us over!
A couple of the birthday parties were for Jen’s 18th and Jade’s 16th within a couple of days of each other. We played funny games and such at both and both girls seemed to enjoy their parties, which was awesome to see! In the coming weeks, I have a LOT of friends who have a birthday. But… many of them haven’t told me what they want for their birthday so I may not be buying gifts, I may just get cards for many of them… C’est la vie…
A few of us (Ben, Amber, Matt, Mike, Kevin and I) went to see “Jawbone Hill” play at the Rusty Cage South. We ran into people like Neil, Anne, Vicky, Shaun and Troy (who I hadn’t seen in year!) and generally just had fun talking, listening to/singing along with the music, eating wings (I highly recommend them, they were excellent!) drinking and dancing. I was the DD so I think we need to go again when I can have a drink or two. Some people were doing shots together and I find it interesting what they like and don’t like tended to mesh more than I would have anticipated. The funniest part of the evening for me was watching my friends flirt with each other and the guys at the table behind us check out my friends.
This weekend was jam-packed, although it didn’t start out that way… Wednesday I was in Calgary and Kurt called to see if I wanted to go to Denny’s for food. He told me to invite Amber, he’d call Nathan and see who else I could invite and he’d see me there. It ended up being Kurtis, Amber, Mark, Jordan, Matt, Ben and I. The conversation was inappropriate at times but we had fun. Thursday I stayed in Calgary, mainly due to roads and weather, also because one of my classes was cancelled. Thursday night Ben, Kurtis, Amber and I hit the pool at the club and then they went for wings, I met Matt and we went out to Adam and Julie’s house. We watched “Mr. Woodcock” with Julie, Adam, Christine and Melynda. Friday night Janice, Jade, Amber and I went to see Kevin in “The Pirates of Penzance” at the University of Calgary, presented by the U of C Operetta Company. It was awesome! Afterwards, Amber was spending the night at my house so we randomly texted a bunch of people and went to BP’s. We figured we’d end up with my brother John (who was with us at this point), maybe Kurtis and maybe Ben. The final group was: John A, John S, Matt, Ben, Marshall, Amber and I. And while we were there Nathan and Ali stopped in to say hello. Amber and I went home and talked until really late… Saturday, Amber and I had plans to grab dinner together, then go to Trevor’s birthday party for a bit. Meghan came over in the afternoon and we decided (the three of us) that we would go see a movie. There were other reasons for that decision but I’m not going to get into them right now. I texted a bunch of people and it ended up that Matt, Megs, Amber and I went to Trev’s for a bit, then went and saw “27 Dresses” which was an amazing movie! One I would see again and will probably buy when it comes out on DVD. Afterwards, I took them home and to their vehicles respectively and went home. Ben came over for a bit and he and John sat and talked for a while and then he and I sat and talked. Sunday I had to work, I wanted to go the Hitmen game (I had been invited…) but it started before I was off so I had to miss it. I went and got Kalynda and we surprised the Hayward’s, who knew I was coming over but not that I would have Kalynda with me. We had cake and ice cream, Janice opened her present and then Amber and I drove Kalynda home. We ended up meeting Kurtis and Nathan for “coffee” at the Blackfoot truck stop… It was interesting. I’ve only been there once before, Amber hadn’t been there. We plugged the table-side jukebox with $2 and chose our 7 songs… I’m not sure if singing along in public was appropriate but we did it anyway! :) We had a blast!
This coming weekend won’t be quite as full… I don’t think. Thursday, Grace Baptist is having their annual “Beach Night” and I’m going to try to go for a bit. Then, Jawbone Hill is playing at the original Rusty Cage so we’re going to go check that out. Friday I leave for Edmonton for the weekend. I’m staying with my friends Dana and Mike and it should be a blast! I’m looking forward to hitting the mall on Saturday and going bowling with the other Rovers. Sunday is the ARRT meeting and then I have my work Christmas Party back in Calgary that night. Monday, I work… Then back to school Tuesday!
I’ve discovered something about myself recently. I’m not looking forward to some of my classes because I am bored. Boredom for me = lack of interest. Also, being sick and trying to focus is not one of my strengths. As I have said, there are certain parts of my week that make being in class worthwhile so I’m glad I get to be there. I digress… The thing I discovered specifically is that I’m not happy with myself when I conform to who people think I am, as opposed to just acting like myself. I’m at the, “if you don’t like me for who I am, buzz off!” stage right now. I love my friends and I think that they are God’s way of keeping me sane as sometimes my family drives me nuts… I have recently come into contact with some new and old people. New, meaning I don’t know them very well yet. Old, meaning people I haven’t seen in years. I look forward to whatever the future holds! :)
On that note, I think that’s all I can physically type right now! My hands are sore… ;)
School is great so far! I have a lot of reading to do and a bunch of essays, assignments, exams and such yet to come this semester but I look forward to many of these upcoming projects!
I will admit, I do feel a little like an idiot, I have my English class to finish off my minor as well as an Anthropology class (because it seems interesting) and a Music History class. I should point out that the reason I’m feeling like an idiot is because two of the aforementioned courses are in the 1000-level. For my degree I was allowed either eight or ten 1000-level courses and I think I only ended up with three or four by the end of my degree program. Now, I need to boost my GPA (as pneumonia last year at the beginning of my Spring semester = dead GPA) so I am taking things I am interested in or things I wanted to take and now have the time/room to take. The Music History class is “History of Rock ‘n’ Roll 1970-1990” and I took the first part of this course (up to 1970) but haven’t had time to take this one.
I am finding English frustrating thus far, mainly because I’m not big into Romantic and Victorian poetry but I am trying to be open-minded. The professor has had us listening to songs and such to help relate the older styles of writing to contemporary disciplines. Most recently, we listened to a rap by Common Sense. It was an interesting correlation, especially as I’m a Music major. I have to admit, I am still worried about speaking up in this class. I’m a perfectionist and I hate being wrong, especially when everyone in the class either laughs or I get the “WTF?” look… But when we began by talking about Romantic poetry, my first thought isn’t “roses, champagne, candlelight, moonlight, love” and so on. To me, it’s a time period in which the formerly used ways of doing things were rethought and many people (mainly composers in my thoughts!) reverted back to a prior way of doing things while adding new elements. It’s late 1700’s through to the 19th-century. I see it that way because of the fact that after that, there is a Victorian Era in writing, and the 20th-century perspective in music. Either way, it was interesting to see who knew the difference. When I mentioned it in class during her question about “what does romantic mean to you?” I asked, “Are we talking about the time period or…?” and she told me we were going to get to that! It made me feel not quite so stupid! (Not that I’m stupid, I just think in a different way than many of my peers.)
In my Anthropology class, I’m pretty bored thus far. Part of it is that the first couple of classes all we really talked about was what is theory, how does it apply to life throughout Anthropology and other disciplines as well as definitions of things relating to Evolution. I will admit, I believe in Creation, not Evolution so right now, it’s hard for me to completely relate. I am finding the discussions on Aztec sacrifices and debate about terms interesting though.
Music History… I love the music we discuss and the stories behind the lyrics in the music as well as the history of each of then group’s formation and membership. We have listened to groups such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Charlie Daniel’s Band and Black Sabbath. I love many of the songs we are listening to and I already downloaded many of the songs for the upcoming weeks and we are listening to Pink Floyd, Kiss, The Who, Genesis, Chicago, etc. I think this class will be a nice break (although it is a LOT harder than most people think… this isn’t a “rocks for jocks” or “scopes for dopes” class!) AND as it’s a music class, it means that I can take the time to study it and won’t feel completely pressured right now. Last semester I could have used a break like that but I didn’t take anything that allowed me that break and almost (or did) burn myself out. This week we are starting with Santana and going over The Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith, and more. I’m super excited! I think part of the reason that I like the class so much is that the professor is entertaining (meaning: she knows her stuff and makes it fun to learn about!) and seems to have fun teaching this class!
My social life has also been interesting. I think that I have been to more birthdays, parties and such in the last few weeks than I did in the last six months of 2007.
After my Christmas party, I had a few people over to watch movies and such a couple of times. Amber’s family, as well as Adam and Julie had New Year’s parties. It was interesting to see everyone at both houses and I’m glad that Matt offered to drive, it was nice to not have to that night. A bunch of us spent the night at Amber’s and it was a nice chance to hang out and not have to worry about being the hostess. Props to Amber’s family for having us over!
A couple of the birthday parties were for Jen’s 18th and Jade’s 16th within a couple of days of each other. We played funny games and such at both and both girls seemed to enjoy their parties, which was awesome to see! In the coming weeks, I have a LOT of friends who have a birthday. But… many of them haven’t told me what they want for their birthday so I may not be buying gifts, I may just get cards for many of them… C’est la vie…
A few of us (Ben, Amber, Matt, Mike, Kevin and I) went to see “Jawbone Hill” play at the Rusty Cage South. We ran into people like Neil, Anne, Vicky, Shaun and Troy (who I hadn’t seen in year!) and generally just had fun talking, listening to/singing along with the music, eating wings (I highly recommend them, they were excellent!) drinking and dancing. I was the DD so I think we need to go again when I can have a drink or two. Some people were doing shots together and I find it interesting what they like and don’t like tended to mesh more than I would have anticipated. The funniest part of the evening for me was watching my friends flirt with each other and the guys at the table behind us check out my friends.
This weekend was jam-packed, although it didn’t start out that way… Wednesday I was in Calgary and Kurt called to see if I wanted to go to Denny’s for food. He told me to invite Amber, he’d call Nathan and see who else I could invite and he’d see me there. It ended up being Kurtis, Amber, Mark, Jordan, Matt, Ben and I. The conversation was inappropriate at times but we had fun. Thursday I stayed in Calgary, mainly due to roads and weather, also because one of my classes was cancelled. Thursday night Ben, Kurtis, Amber and I hit the pool at the club and then they went for wings, I met Matt and we went out to Adam and Julie’s house. We watched “Mr. Woodcock” with Julie, Adam, Christine and Melynda. Friday night Janice, Jade, Amber and I went to see Kevin in “The Pirates of Penzance” at the University of Calgary, presented by the U of C Operetta Company. It was awesome! Afterwards, Amber was spending the night at my house so we randomly texted a bunch of people and went to BP’s. We figured we’d end up with my brother John (who was with us at this point), maybe Kurtis and maybe Ben. The final group was: John A, John S, Matt, Ben, Marshall, Amber and I. And while we were there Nathan and Ali stopped in to say hello. Amber and I went home and talked until really late… Saturday, Amber and I had plans to grab dinner together, then go to Trevor’s birthday party for a bit. Meghan came over in the afternoon and we decided (the three of us) that we would go see a movie. There were other reasons for that decision but I’m not going to get into them right now. I texted a bunch of people and it ended up that Matt, Megs, Amber and I went to Trev’s for a bit, then went and saw “27 Dresses” which was an amazing movie! One I would see again and will probably buy when it comes out on DVD. Afterwards, I took them home and to their vehicles respectively and went home. Ben came over for a bit and he and John sat and talked for a while and then he and I sat and talked. Sunday I had to work, I wanted to go the Hitmen game (I had been invited…) but it started before I was off so I had to miss it. I went and got Kalynda and we surprised the Hayward’s, who knew I was coming over but not that I would have Kalynda with me. We had cake and ice cream, Janice opened her present and then Amber and I drove Kalynda home. We ended up meeting Kurtis and Nathan for “coffee” at the Blackfoot truck stop… It was interesting. I’ve only been there once before, Amber hadn’t been there. We plugged the table-side jukebox with $2 and chose our 7 songs… I’m not sure if singing along in public was appropriate but we did it anyway! :) We had a blast!
This coming weekend won’t be quite as full… I don’t think. Thursday, Grace Baptist is having their annual “Beach Night” and I’m going to try to go for a bit. Then, Jawbone Hill is playing at the original Rusty Cage so we’re going to go check that out. Friday I leave for Edmonton for the weekend. I’m staying with my friends Dana and Mike and it should be a blast! I’m looking forward to hitting the mall on Saturday and going bowling with the other Rovers. Sunday is the ARRT meeting and then I have my work Christmas Party back in Calgary that night. Monday, I work… Then back to school Tuesday!
I’ve discovered something about myself recently. I’m not looking forward to some of my classes because I am bored. Boredom for me = lack of interest. Also, being sick and trying to focus is not one of my strengths. As I have said, there are certain parts of my week that make being in class worthwhile so I’m glad I get to be there. I digress… The thing I discovered specifically is that I’m not happy with myself when I conform to who people think I am, as opposed to just acting like myself. I’m at the, “if you don’t like me for who I am, buzz off!” stage right now. I love my friends and I think that they are God’s way of keeping me sane as sometimes my family drives me nuts… I have recently come into contact with some new and old people. New, meaning I don’t know them very well yet. Old, meaning people I haven’t seen in years. I look forward to whatever the future holds! :)
On that note, I think that’s all I can physically type right now! My hands are sore… ;)
Monday, January 07, 2008
Seems to be a year for weddings...
So, many of my friends and other people I have known over time are getting married within the next year. I have a few friends who got married last year and for those of you, I'm not forgetting you, I'm just realizing how many weddings I have heard about recently.
As an example, last year my Auntie Mary married Hugh, my cousin Yvon married Lisa, Ken and Laurel got married, Scott and Sam, as well as Selena and Nathan. Now, I didn't attend all of the weddings but I know that they were filled with people who love and care about each couple and that the couples are incredibly happy together. This is a HUGE blessing to see...
This year the weddings start this coming weekend with Dana and Jon, Tara and Nolan this spring, then Justin and Candace in June, Erin and Trevor as well as Randi and Adrian in July, Ian and Christine in August, Lauren and Ian in the fall and I believe Nancy and Andrew are in there somewhere as well... I just want to say to all of these couples that I am sending best wishes and much happiness as they begin their lives together!
So, many of my blogs of late have been music related, this one is no different. Except, the songs are songs that I often associate with weddings and all have meanings which are special to me and to some of my friends. I know, this may be boring to read but if nothing else, check out the videos I have included for each song. :)
Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from Heaven
And she's daddys little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy
It's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But i sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet 16 today
She's lookin like her mama
A little more every day
One part woman
The other part girl
To perfume and make up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember
Butterlfy kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you dady
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the check this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I muct have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin
And butterfly kisses at night
All the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious Butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just starin at her
She asked me what I'm thinkin
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl
And she leaned over
And gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy
It's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddys don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin and butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more than this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the mornin and butterfly kisses at night
I have loved this song for years... It was MAJORLY overplayed for a while and I think part of that was because it makes for a perfect father-daughter dance at a wedding and the radio stations were wanting some major publicity for it. I can't even count how many weddings I have been to where this was the song that one of my friends and her dad danced to.
The next two were both sung by the same artist. I love her older stuff and I know that Kristyn and Ryan's song is the first one. The second is one I love and may consider using in the future.
Power of Love by Celine Dion
The whispers in the morning
Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling like thunder now
As I look in your eyes
I hold on to your body
And feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
A love that I could not forsake
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
Lost is how I'm feeling lying in your arms
When the world outside's too
Much to take
That all ends when I'm with you
Even though there may be times
It seems I'm far away
Never wonder where I am
'Cause I am always by your side
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear
Suddenly the feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear
Suddenly the feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
the power of love
the power of love
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
the power of love
Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
The next one is Adam and Julie's song. I first heard it years ago (when I was REALLY into Everclear) and it is a great song! Every time I hear it, I think of them and how much they love each other and how strong their relationship is and has been over time.
The Good Witch Of The North by Everclear
You pull me down
To the floor
Of our apartment
A little while later
We are laughing at our
carpet burns
I like the way that it
glows outside
As the room gets darker
How I wish we could stay
like this
While the rest of the
world turns
There has never been a time
When I didn't want to be
your boyfriend
There has never been a time
When I didn't want to know
your name
Free falling from a work
in progress
Free falling from a life on hold
There has never been a time
When I didn't want you
My good lover
Is my one good thing
these days
You help me keep it all
From slipping away
I swear I'm going to
Marry you
Someday (someday)
I am all alone
And it seems like
All I do is wait
We spend hours on the phone
But it's never the same
No, nothing good ever does
come easy
Nothing good ever comes
without a fight
I am all alone
And I wish I was home
With you tonight
Yes, my good lover
Is my one good thing
these days
You help me keep it all
From slipping away
I swear I'm going to
Marry you
Someday
My girlfriend is like
Magic in the hand
When I lose my sparkle
She's the one
that understands
I know I'm going to marry you
someday
I swear I'm going to marry you
someday
I swear I'm going to marry you...
Someday
The next song is Yvon and Lisa's wedding song. I loved the song when it first came out. I love Tim McGraw's music in general. And now, whenever I hear this song, I think of the two of them. You two are so awesome together and I'm incredibly happy to welcome Lisa to the family (again)!
My Best Friend by Tim McGraw
I never had no one
I could count on
I’ve been let down so many times
I was tired of hurtin’
So tired of searchin’
’til you walked into my life
It was a feelin’
I’d never known
And for the first time
I didn’t feel alone
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
You’re my best friend, oh yeah
You stand by me
And you believe in me
Like nobody ever has
When my world goes crazy
You’re right there to save me
You make me see how much I have
And I still tremble
When we touch
And oh the look in your eyes
When we make love
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
You’re my best friend
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
You’re my best friend (my best friend)
You’re my best friend (my best friend)
I'm not going to explain the next few other than to say that they are beautiful songs. The remind me of some of my favourite people and their weddings...
Amazed by Lonestar
Every time our eyes meet
This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
The smell of your skin
The taste of your kiss
The way you whisper in the dark
Your hair all around me
Baby you surround me
You touch everyplace in my heart
Oh it feels like the first time every time
I wanna spent the whole night in your eyes
Every little thing that you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Oh, every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
Everything I Do by Bryan Adams
Look into my eyes - you will see,
What you mean to me.
Search your heart - search your soul,
And when you find me there, you'll search no more.
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for.
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for.
You know it's true,
Everything I do - I do it for you.
Look into your heart - you will find,
There's nothin' there to hide.
Take me as I am - take my life,
I would give it all - I would sacrifice.
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for.
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more.
Ya know it's true,
Everything I do - I do it for you.
There's no love - like your love.
And no other - could give more love.
There's nowhere - unless you're there.
All the time - all the way.
Oh - you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for.
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more,
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you.
Walk the wire for you - ya I'd die for you.
Ya know it's true.
Everything I do - I do it for you.
A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson
What if I told you
It was all meant to be?
Would you believe me?
Would you walk away?
It's almost that feeling,
We've met before.
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now.
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe its happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Everything changes but beauty remains
Something so tender
I can't explain
Well I may be dreaming,
but till I awake
Can't we make this dream last forever
And I'll cherish all the love we share
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe its happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Could this be the greatest love of all
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
So let me tell you this..
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment...
like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can't belive it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe its happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this...
oooohh...like this...
One Boy, One Girl by Collin Raye
He finally gave in to his friend's girlfriend when she said
"There's someone you should meet."
At a crowded restaurant way 'cross town,
he waited impatiently.
She walked in, their eyes met, and they both stared.
And right there and then, everyone else disappeared,
But one boy, and one girl,
two hearts beating wildly.
To put it mildly, it was love at first sight.
He smiled, she smiled, and they knew right away
that this was the day they'd waited for all their lives.
And for a moment the whole world
revolved around one boy and one girl.
In no time at all they were standing there, in the front of a little church,
among their friends and family, repeating those sacred words.
Preacher said, "Son kiss your bride" and he raised her veil.
And like the night they met, time just stood still
For one boy, and one girl,
two hearts beating wildly.
To put it mildly, it was love at first sight.
He smiled, and she smiled, and they knew right away
that this was the day they'd waited for all their lives.
For a moment the whole world
revoloved around one boy and one girl.
He was holding her hand when the doctor looked up and grinned
"Congratulations. Twins..."
One boy, one girl.
Two hearts beting wildly.
To put it mildly it was love at first sight.
He smiled, and she smiled,
and they knew right away
that this was the day they'd waited for all their lives.
For a moment the whole world revoloved around one boy and one girl.
(This isn't the original, I couldn't find it but this one is cute...)
I Can Love You Like That by All 4 One
(and redone by John Michael Montgomery)
They read you Cinderella
You hoped it would come true
That one day your Prince Charming
Would come rescue you
You like romantic movies
You never will forget
The way you felt when Romeo kissed Juliet
All this time that you've been waiting
You don't have to wait no more
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
I never make a promise I don't intend to keep
So when I say forever, forever's what I mean
I'm no Casanova but I swear this much is true
I'll be holdin' nothin' back when it comes to you
You dream of love that's everlasting
Well baby open up your eyes
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
You want tenderness-I got tenderness
And I see through to the heart of you
If you want a man who understands
You don't have to look very far
I can love you
I can
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
All 4 One
John Michael Montgomery
All For Love by Bryan Adams, Sting and Rod Stewart
When it's love you give
(I'll be a man of good faith.)
Then in love you live.
(I'll make a stand. I won't break.)
I'll be the rock you can build on,
Be there when you're old,
To have and to hold.
When there's love inside
(I swear I'll always be strong.)
Then there's a reason why.
(I'll prove to you we belong.)
I'll be the wal that protects you
From the wind and the rain,
From the hurt and pain.
Let's make it all for one and all for love.
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
The one you need,
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love.
When it's love you make
(I'll be the fire in your night.)
Then it's love you take.
(I will defend, I will fight.)
I'll be there when you need me.
When honor's at stake,
This vow I will make:
That it's all for one and all for love.
Let the one be the one you want,
The one you need,
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love.
Don't lay our love to rest
'Cause we could stand up to you test.
We got everything and more than we had planned,
More than the rivers that run the land.
We've got it all in our hands.
Now it's all for one and all for love.
(It's all for love.)
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
The one you need,
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
(It's one for all.)
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show.
When there's someone that you want,
When there's someone that you need
Let's make it all, all for one and all for love.
As an example, last year my Auntie Mary married Hugh, my cousin Yvon married Lisa, Ken and Laurel got married, Scott and Sam, as well as Selena and Nathan. Now, I didn't attend all of the weddings but I know that they were filled with people who love and care about each couple and that the couples are incredibly happy together. This is a HUGE blessing to see...
This year the weddings start this coming weekend with Dana and Jon, Tara and Nolan this spring, then Justin and Candace in June, Erin and Trevor as well as Randi and Adrian in July, Ian and Christine in August, Lauren and Ian in the fall and I believe Nancy and Andrew are in there somewhere as well... I just want to say to all of these couples that I am sending best wishes and much happiness as they begin their lives together!
So, many of my blogs of late have been music related, this one is no different. Except, the songs are songs that I often associate with weddings and all have meanings which are special to me and to some of my friends. I know, this may be boring to read but if nothing else, check out the videos I have included for each song. :)
Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from Heaven
And she's daddys little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy
It's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But i sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet 16 today
She's lookin like her mama
A little more every day
One part woman
The other part girl
To perfume and make up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember
Butterlfy kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you dady
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the check this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I muct have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin
And butterfly kisses at night
All the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious Butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just starin at her
She asked me what I'm thinkin
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl
And she leaned over
And gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy
It's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddys don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin and butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more than this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the mornin and butterfly kisses at night
I have loved this song for years... It was MAJORLY overplayed for a while and I think part of that was because it makes for a perfect father-daughter dance at a wedding and the radio stations were wanting some major publicity for it. I can't even count how many weddings I have been to where this was the song that one of my friends and her dad danced to.
The next two were both sung by the same artist. I love her older stuff and I know that Kristyn and Ryan's song is the first one. The second is one I love and may consider using in the future.
Power of Love by Celine Dion
The whispers in the morning
Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling like thunder now
As I look in your eyes
I hold on to your body
And feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
A love that I could not forsake
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
Lost is how I'm feeling lying in your arms
When the world outside's too
Much to take
That all ends when I'm with you
Even though there may be times
It seems I'm far away
Never wonder where I am
'Cause I am always by your side
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear
Suddenly the feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear
Suddenly the feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away
'Cause I am your lady
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
the power of love
the power of love
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
the power of love
Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
The next one is Adam and Julie's song. I first heard it years ago (when I was REALLY into Everclear) and it is a great song! Every time I hear it, I think of them and how much they love each other and how strong their relationship is and has been over time.
The Good Witch Of The North by Everclear
You pull me down
To the floor
Of our apartment
A little while later
We are laughing at our
carpet burns
I like the way that it
glows outside
As the room gets darker
How I wish we could stay
like this
While the rest of the
world turns
There has never been a time
When I didn't want to be
your boyfriend
There has never been a time
When I didn't want to know
your name
Free falling from a work
in progress
Free falling from a life on hold
There has never been a time
When I didn't want you
My good lover
Is my one good thing
these days
You help me keep it all
From slipping away
I swear I'm going to
Marry you
Someday (someday)
I am all alone
And it seems like
All I do is wait
We spend hours on the phone
But it's never the same
No, nothing good ever does
come easy
Nothing good ever comes
without a fight
I am all alone
And I wish I was home
With you tonight
Yes, my good lover
Is my one good thing
these days
You help me keep it all
From slipping away
I swear I'm going to
Marry you
Someday
My girlfriend is like
Magic in the hand
When I lose my sparkle
She's the one
that understands
I know I'm going to marry you
someday
I swear I'm going to marry you
someday
I swear I'm going to marry you...
Someday
The next song is Yvon and Lisa's wedding song. I loved the song when it first came out. I love Tim McGraw's music in general. And now, whenever I hear this song, I think of the two of them. You two are so awesome together and I'm incredibly happy to welcome Lisa to the family (again)!
My Best Friend by Tim McGraw
I never had no one
I could count on
I’ve been let down so many times
I was tired of hurtin’
So tired of searchin’
’til you walked into my life
It was a feelin’
I’d never known
And for the first time
I didn’t feel alone
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
You’re my best friend, oh yeah
You stand by me
And you believe in me
Like nobody ever has
When my world goes crazy
You’re right there to save me
You make me see how much I have
And I still tremble
When we touch
And oh the look in your eyes
When we make love
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
You’re my best friend
You’re more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Everytime I look at you
And I don’t know where I’d be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You’re my best friend
You’re my best friend (my best friend)
You’re my best friend (my best friend)
I'm not going to explain the next few other than to say that they are beautiful songs. The remind me of some of my favourite people and their weddings...
Amazed by Lonestar
Every time our eyes meet
This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
The smell of your skin
The taste of your kiss
The way you whisper in the dark
Your hair all around me
Baby you surround me
You touch everyplace in my heart
Oh it feels like the first time every time
I wanna spent the whole night in your eyes
Every little thing that you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Oh, every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
Everything I Do by Bryan Adams
Look into my eyes - you will see,
What you mean to me.
Search your heart - search your soul,
And when you find me there, you'll search no more.
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for.
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for.
You know it's true,
Everything I do - I do it for you.
Look into your heart - you will find,
There's nothin' there to hide.
Take me as I am - take my life,
I would give it all - I would sacrifice.
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for.
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more.
Ya know it's true,
Everything I do - I do it for you.
There's no love - like your love.
And no other - could give more love.
There's nowhere - unless you're there.
All the time - all the way.
Oh - you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for.
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more,
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you.
Walk the wire for you - ya I'd die for you.
Ya know it's true.
Everything I do - I do it for you.
A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson
What if I told you
It was all meant to be?
Would you believe me?
Would you walk away?
It's almost that feeling,
We've met before.
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now.
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe its happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Everything changes but beauty remains
Something so tender
I can't explain
Well I may be dreaming,
but till I awake
Can't we make this dream last forever
And I'll cherish all the love we share
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe its happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Could this be the greatest love of all
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
So let me tell you this..
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment...
like this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can't belive it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe its happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this...
oooohh...like this...
One Boy, One Girl by Collin Raye
He finally gave in to his friend's girlfriend when she said
"There's someone you should meet."
At a crowded restaurant way 'cross town,
he waited impatiently.
She walked in, their eyes met, and they both stared.
And right there and then, everyone else disappeared,
But one boy, and one girl,
two hearts beating wildly.
To put it mildly, it was love at first sight.
He smiled, she smiled, and they knew right away
that this was the day they'd waited for all their lives.
And for a moment the whole world
revolved around one boy and one girl.
In no time at all they were standing there, in the front of a little church,
among their friends and family, repeating those sacred words.
Preacher said, "Son kiss your bride" and he raised her veil.
And like the night they met, time just stood still
For one boy, and one girl,
two hearts beating wildly.
To put it mildly, it was love at first sight.
He smiled, and she smiled, and they knew right away
that this was the day they'd waited for all their lives.
For a moment the whole world
revoloved around one boy and one girl.
He was holding her hand when the doctor looked up and grinned
"Congratulations. Twins..."
One boy, one girl.
Two hearts beting wildly.
To put it mildly it was love at first sight.
He smiled, and she smiled,
and they knew right away
that this was the day they'd waited for all their lives.
For a moment the whole world revoloved around one boy and one girl.
(This isn't the original, I couldn't find it but this one is cute...)
I Can Love You Like That by All 4 One
(and redone by John Michael Montgomery)
They read you Cinderella
You hoped it would come true
That one day your Prince Charming
Would come rescue you
You like romantic movies
You never will forget
The way you felt when Romeo kissed Juliet
All this time that you've been waiting
You don't have to wait no more
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
I never make a promise I don't intend to keep
So when I say forever, forever's what I mean
I'm no Casanova but I swear this much is true
I'll be holdin' nothin' back when it comes to you
You dream of love that's everlasting
Well baby open up your eyes
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
You want tenderness-I got tenderness
And I see through to the heart of you
If you want a man who understands
You don't have to look very far
I can love you
I can
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
I will give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you're everything that's precious to me
I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move Heaven and Earth if you were my girl
All 4 One
John Michael Montgomery
All For Love by Bryan Adams, Sting and Rod Stewart
When it's love you give
(I'll be a man of good faith.)
Then in love you live.
(I'll make a stand. I won't break.)
I'll be the rock you can build on,
Be there when you're old,
To have and to hold.
When there's love inside
(I swear I'll always be strong.)
Then there's a reason why.
(I'll prove to you we belong.)
I'll be the wal that protects you
From the wind and the rain,
From the hurt and pain.
Let's make it all for one and all for love.
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
The one you need,
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love.
When it's love you make
(I'll be the fire in your night.)
Then it's love you take.
(I will defend, I will fight.)
I'll be there when you need me.
When honor's at stake,
This vow I will make:
That it's all for one and all for love.
Let the one be the one you want,
The one you need,
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love.
Don't lay our love to rest
'Cause we could stand up to you test.
We got everything and more than we had planned,
More than the rivers that run the land.
We've got it all in our hands.
Now it's all for one and all for love.
(It's all for love.)
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
The one you need,
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
(It's one for all.)
When there's someone that should know
Then just let your feelings show.
When there's someone that you want,
When there's someone that you need
Let's make it all, all for one and all for love.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
10:03-10:17
1. Elaborate on your default picture?
My blog one is an icon I think it beautiful. My Facebook one is my brother's puppy when she was still really little right before I left for the U.K.
2. What's your current relationship status?
Single-ish?
3. Ever have a near-death experience?
I'm not sure... I sure thought so at the time!
4.Name an obvious quality you have.
Musical ability...?
5. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
I always have a song in my head... Because of Jade and Amber, for the past couple of days it has been "Land of the Silver Birch."
6. Name a celebrity you would marry?
No idea, I don't think about most celebrities that way... Pointless!
7. Who will cut and paste this first?
I did it after Laura so I'm not sure...
8. Has anyone ever said you look like a celebrity?
Yes, but that was ages ago.
9. Do you wear a watch? What kind?
No.
10. Do you have anything pierced?
Ears and nose.
11. Do you have any tattoos?
Yes, my friend Mike designed it for me! (I HIGHLY recommend him!)
12. Do you like pain?
No.
13. Do you like to shop?
Absolutely!
14. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
Starbucks.
15. What is your favorite lamp that you own?
The one in my living room in Lethbridge, it has 6 lamp heads on it.
16. How many TVs are in your house?
Here, 2? Lethbridge, something stupid like 4?
17. What is on your desktop background?
My cousins and I at our other cousin's wedding. (Ashleigh and Heather and I.)
18. What is the background on your cell phone?
The sky line on the way to Lethbridge from Calgary on the number 2 highway one day.
19. What was the last movie you watched in theaters?
Enchanted.
20. What was the last book you read?
I've read a bunch over the Christmas break. Most of them are the teeny Harlequin romances...
21. Do you talk in your sleep?
Not that I know of.
22. Ocean or pool?
Either, I LOVE water!
23. Did you ever have a party that was busted by the cops?
No... But my BBQ last May was pretty close!
24. Current Crush?
No one really.
25. What's your favorite color(s)?
Pink, teal, turquoise, yellow.
26. Window seat or aisle seat?
Aisle, then I have leg room. But if I'm flying somewhere I've never been, I like the window.
27. Ever met anyone famous?
I met Savage Garden when I was in Jr. High and a few country artists (Vince Gill, Michelle Wright, etc) at the Big Valley Jamboree when I was younger.
28. Do you feel that you've had a truly successful life?
Sometimes.
29. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?
Twirl... :)
30. Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey?
I like Oprah but I loved Ricki in the original Hairspray!
31. Baseball or Football?
Football.
32. How long do your showers last?
Anywhere from 10 minutes to half an hour.
33. Do you know how to drive a stick?
Yes.
34. Cake or ice cream?
Ice cream cake!! But ice cream. (lol, I agree with Laura on this one!)
35. Are you self-conscious?
Yes. Not as much as I used to be though.
36. Have you ever given money to a homeless person?
Yes.
37. Have you been in love?
Thought so.
38. What is your favorite part of the Day / Night?
Day: seeing friends. Night: sleeping. (I agree with this too, but I'll add seeing my mom to daytime...)
39. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
Not that I know of...?
40. Can you tango?
Yes.
41. Last gift you received?
A set of highball glasses. (Apparently I'm an alcoholic if the number of glasses I received for Christmas is any indication...)
42. Last sport you played?
Football.
43. What would you like to spend a lot of time doing?
Hanging out with my friends, swimming, reading... Just not school right now!
44. Last wedding attended?
Laurel and Ken's.
45. Favorite FAST food restaurant?
Lately, Orange Julius.
46. Most hated food?
ONIONS!
47. Can you sing?
Sometimes.
48. Last person that called you?
My mom.
49. What's your least favorite chore?
Dusting.
50. Favorite drink?
Hawaiian Hunny.
51. Have you been on a cruise?
No, but I want to.
52. Are you a vegetarian?
I don't generally eat red meat...?
53. Do you believe in Heaven?
Yes.
54. Favorite show?
Gossip Girl right now.
55. What jewelry do you wear?
Rings, earrings, sometimes a necklace and/or bracelets.
56. Are you eating?
No.
57. Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Yes.
58. Do you make commitments?
Yes.
59. Can you dance?
Kind of?
60. Would you ever have plastic surgery?
Yes.
61. What do you wear to bed?
Right now, satin PJ's but normally pajama pants and a t-shirt or tank top.
62. Have you ever done anything illegal?
Yes.
63. Can you roll your tongue?
Yes.
64. What kind of shoes are you wearing?
Slippers. They are pink with a pink ribbon with black spots.
65. What is your hair color?
Blonde-ish/Brown-ish?
66. Future child's name?
Jacob, Anastasia, Riley, Aubrey... I'm not sure but those are a few I like...
67. Do you snore?
I know I wheeze...?
68. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Already been to the U.K. and Hawaii, I'd love to go to New Zealand, Russia, France, Australia and the Caribbean.
69. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Sometimes.
70. If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Pay off my student loans, buy a new car, buy my own place, donate some to charity, send my parents on a cruise.
71. Gold or silver?
White-gold. Or Platinum.
72. If you could be with someone for the rest of your life, who would it be?
No idea.
73. City, beach or country?
Beach!
74. What was the last thing you touched?
Keyboard.
75. Where did you eat out last?
Jugo Juice.
76. When's the last time you cried?
Sunday?
77. Do you read blogs?
Some. Kevin's and Matthew's and sometimes Laurel's, Anne's, Bean's, etc. (When they write in them!)
78. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
I think jeans and a hoodie may be considered doing that anyway...
79. Ever been involved with the police?
No.
80. Do you have pets?
Yes... Between my parents, my brother and I, we have 5 dogs and 3 cats.
My blog one is an icon I think it beautiful. My Facebook one is my brother's puppy when she was still really little right before I left for the U.K.
2. What's your current relationship status?
Single-ish?
3. Ever have a near-death experience?
I'm not sure... I sure thought so at the time!
4.Name an obvious quality you have.
Musical ability...?
5. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
I always have a song in my head... Because of Jade and Amber, for the past couple of days it has been "Land of the Silver Birch."
6. Name a celebrity you would marry?
No idea, I don't think about most celebrities that way... Pointless!
7. Who will cut and paste this first?
I did it after Laura so I'm not sure...
8. Has anyone ever said you look like a celebrity?
Yes, but that was ages ago.
9. Do you wear a watch? What kind?
No.
10. Do you have anything pierced?
Ears and nose.
11. Do you have any tattoos?
Yes, my friend Mike designed it for me! (I HIGHLY recommend him!)
12. Do you like pain?
No.
13. Do you like to shop?
Absolutely!
14. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
Starbucks.
15. What is your favorite lamp that you own?
The one in my living room in Lethbridge, it has 6 lamp heads on it.
16. How many TVs are in your house?
Here, 2? Lethbridge, something stupid like 4?
17. What is on your desktop background?
My cousins and I at our other cousin's wedding. (Ashleigh and Heather and I.)
18. What is the background on your cell phone?
The sky line on the way to Lethbridge from Calgary on the number 2 highway one day.
19. What was the last movie you watched in theaters?
Enchanted.
20. What was the last book you read?
I've read a bunch over the Christmas break. Most of them are the teeny Harlequin romances...
21. Do you talk in your sleep?
Not that I know of.
22. Ocean or pool?
Either, I LOVE water!
23. Did you ever have a party that was busted by the cops?
No... But my BBQ last May was pretty close!
24. Current Crush?
No one really.
25. What's your favorite color(s)?
Pink, teal, turquoise, yellow.
26. Window seat or aisle seat?
Aisle, then I have leg room. But if I'm flying somewhere I've never been, I like the window.
27. Ever met anyone famous?
I met Savage Garden when I was in Jr. High and a few country artists (Vince Gill, Michelle Wright, etc) at the Big Valley Jamboree when I was younger.
28. Do you feel that you've had a truly successful life?
Sometimes.
29. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?
Twirl... :)
30. Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey?
I like Oprah but I loved Ricki in the original Hairspray!
31. Baseball or Football?
Football.
32. How long do your showers last?
Anywhere from 10 minutes to half an hour.
33. Do you know how to drive a stick?
Yes.
34. Cake or ice cream?
Ice cream cake!! But ice cream. (lol, I agree with Laura on this one!)
35. Are you self-conscious?
Yes. Not as much as I used to be though.
36. Have you ever given money to a homeless person?
Yes.
37. Have you been in love?
Thought so.
38. What is your favorite part of the Day / Night?
Day: seeing friends. Night: sleeping. (I agree with this too, but I'll add seeing my mom to daytime...)
39. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
Not that I know of...?
40. Can you tango?
Yes.
41. Last gift you received?
A set of highball glasses. (Apparently I'm an alcoholic if the number of glasses I received for Christmas is any indication...)
42. Last sport you played?
Football.
43. What would you like to spend a lot of time doing?
Hanging out with my friends, swimming, reading... Just not school right now!
44. Last wedding attended?
Laurel and Ken's.
45. Favorite FAST food restaurant?
Lately, Orange Julius.
46. Most hated food?
ONIONS!
47. Can you sing?
Sometimes.
48. Last person that called you?
My mom.
49. What's your least favorite chore?
Dusting.
50. Favorite drink?
Hawaiian Hunny.
51. Have you been on a cruise?
No, but I want to.
52. Are you a vegetarian?
I don't generally eat red meat...?
53. Do you believe in Heaven?
Yes.
54. Favorite show?
Gossip Girl right now.
55. What jewelry do you wear?
Rings, earrings, sometimes a necklace and/or bracelets.
56. Are you eating?
No.
57. Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Yes.
58. Do you make commitments?
Yes.
59. Can you dance?
Kind of?
60. Would you ever have plastic surgery?
Yes.
61. What do you wear to bed?
Right now, satin PJ's but normally pajama pants and a t-shirt or tank top.
62. Have you ever done anything illegal?
Yes.
63. Can you roll your tongue?
Yes.
64. What kind of shoes are you wearing?
Slippers. They are pink with a pink ribbon with black spots.
65. What is your hair color?
Blonde-ish/Brown-ish?
66. Future child's name?
Jacob, Anastasia, Riley, Aubrey... I'm not sure but those are a few I like...
67. Do you snore?
I know I wheeze...?
68. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Already been to the U.K. and Hawaii, I'd love to go to New Zealand, Russia, France, Australia and the Caribbean.
69. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Sometimes.
70. If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Pay off my student loans, buy a new car, buy my own place, donate some to charity, send my parents on a cruise.
71. Gold or silver?
White-gold. Or Platinum.
72. If you could be with someone for the rest of your life, who would it be?
No idea.
73. City, beach or country?
Beach!
74. What was the last thing you touched?
Keyboard.
75. Where did you eat out last?
Jugo Juice.
76. When's the last time you cried?
Sunday?
77. Do you read blogs?
Some. Kevin's and Matthew's and sometimes Laurel's, Anne's, Bean's, etc. (When they write in them!)
78. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex?
I think jeans and a hoodie may be considered doing that anyway...
79. Ever been involved with the police?
No.
80. Do you have pets?
Yes... Between my parents, my brother and I, we have 5 dogs and 3 cats.
The Year in Review...
Sarah and Caitlyn both posted this so I kind of stole it from them... Happy New Year Everyone! :)
1. where did you begin 2007?
At Amber's house after (pretty much) no one showed up at mine! :P
2. what was your status by valentine's day
Single and the happiest I have been about it in a while!
3. were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yes.
4. did you have to go to the hospital?
Yes.
5. did you have any encounters with the police?
Speeding ticket(s).
6. where did you go on vacation?
I went to B.C. with Kim for a week, and spent two weeks in the U.K. visiting Shannon and such...
7. did you purchase an item that was over $500?
I'm sure I bought a bunch of stuff that totaled over that but one thing in particular...? Maybe my Blackberry or my phone bill in general!
8. did you know anybody who got married?
Yes.
9. did you know anybody who passed away?
No.
10. did you move anywhere?
Yes, we moved to a new place in Lethbridge.
11. what sporting events did you attend?
Nothing major...
12. what concerts did you go to?
None...
13. describe your birthday:
We were in B.C. and my mom made a big dinner and some of my cousins came over and my dad acted like a dork. I had a birthday party with my friends a couple of weeks later and we went out for dinner, did a scavenger hunt and came back to my house for drinks.
14. what's the one thing you thought you would not do, but did in 2007?
Dated someone I probably shouldn't have...
15. what has been your favorite moment(s)?
My Birthday. Amber's Birthday, the trip to the U.K., managing the Sunridge store...
16. funniest moment(s)?
No idea.
17. any new additions to your family?
We now have 3 more dogs...
18. what was your best month?
July, aside from my dad being a dork.
19. who has been your best drinking buddy?
Kim.
20. made new friends?
Yes.
21. favorite Night out?
Driving to Banff with John, Kurtis, Nathan and Jodi. Or going to Coyote's with Brian, Almeda, Amber, John and John.
22. overall, how would you rate this year?
Out of 10, I'd give it a 6. I made some mistakes, but had fun overall. There are things I'd like to go back and change, mainly because I feel as though I have regrets for the first time ever... (I tend to not regret things.)
23. other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Work, School, Amber's, my car...
24. change your hairstyle?
A couple of times... like 5 or 6...?
25. have any car accidents?
No.
26. Most memorable moment?
Driving to B.C. and Washington and back with Kim this summer...
27. do you have a new year's resolution?
Yes. (I'd rather not share it, comment/message me if you are THAT curious!)
28. do anything embarrassing?
Oh, pretty much every day. I trip UP stairs sometimes...
29. buy anything new from eBay?
No.
30. get married or divorced?
No.
31. get arrested?
No.
32. be honest - did you watch american idol?
I haven't in a few years.
33. did you get sick this year?
Yes, pneumonia, strep a bunch of times, my asthma has acted up and I've had laryngitis a few times as well. It has NOT been a good year health-wise.
34. been snowboarding?
No, don't know how.
35. are you happy to see 2007 go?
Yes and no. At times it felt like it dragged, other times it felt like it flew...
36. been naughty or nice?
Mostly nice. A little naughty. :P
1. where did you begin 2007?
At Amber's house after (pretty much) no one showed up at mine! :P
2. what was your status by valentine's day
Single and the happiest I have been about it in a while!
3. were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yes.
4. did you have to go to the hospital?
Yes.
5. did you have any encounters with the police?
Speeding ticket(s).
6. where did you go on vacation?
I went to B.C. with Kim for a week, and spent two weeks in the U.K. visiting Shannon and such...
7. did you purchase an item that was over $500?
I'm sure I bought a bunch of stuff that totaled over that but one thing in particular...? Maybe my Blackberry or my phone bill in general!
8. did you know anybody who got married?
Yes.
9. did you know anybody who passed away?
No.
10. did you move anywhere?
Yes, we moved to a new place in Lethbridge.
11. what sporting events did you attend?
Nothing major...
12. what concerts did you go to?
None...
13. describe your birthday:
We were in B.C. and my mom made a big dinner and some of my cousins came over and my dad acted like a dork. I had a birthday party with my friends a couple of weeks later and we went out for dinner, did a scavenger hunt and came back to my house for drinks.
14. what's the one thing you thought you would not do, but did in 2007?
Dated someone I probably shouldn't have...
15. what has been your favorite moment(s)?
My Birthday. Amber's Birthday, the trip to the U.K., managing the Sunridge store...
16. funniest moment(s)?
No idea.
17. any new additions to your family?
We now have 3 more dogs...
18. what was your best month?
July, aside from my dad being a dork.
19. who has been your best drinking buddy?
Kim.
20. made new friends?
Yes.
21. favorite Night out?
Driving to Banff with John, Kurtis, Nathan and Jodi. Or going to Coyote's with Brian, Almeda, Amber, John and John.
22. overall, how would you rate this year?
Out of 10, I'd give it a 6. I made some mistakes, but had fun overall. There are things I'd like to go back and change, mainly because I feel as though I have regrets for the first time ever... (I tend to not regret things.)
23. other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Work, School, Amber's, my car...
24. change your hairstyle?
A couple of times... like 5 or 6...?
25. have any car accidents?
No.
26. Most memorable moment?
Driving to B.C. and Washington and back with Kim this summer...
27. do you have a new year's resolution?
Yes. (I'd rather not share it, comment/message me if you are THAT curious!)
28. do anything embarrassing?
Oh, pretty much every day. I trip UP stairs sometimes...
29. buy anything new from eBay?
No.
30. get married or divorced?
No.
31. get arrested?
No.
32. be honest - did you watch american idol?
I haven't in a few years.
33. did you get sick this year?
Yes, pneumonia, strep a bunch of times, my asthma has acted up and I've had laryngitis a few times as well. It has NOT been a good year health-wise.
34. been snowboarding?
No, don't know how.
35. are you happy to see 2007 go?
Yes and no. At times it felt like it dragged, other times it felt like it flew...
36. been naughty or nice?
Mostly nice. A little naughty. :P
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