I'm still alive, I promise!

[x-posted from my lj]

Wow, so it's been forever since I sat down to write to you all.
Or to myself.

Some things really have not changed at all, and to be honest, I'm not the least bit surprised.
As for others, I have noticed a definite change in myself, for the better I hope. Let's just say, I grew a backbone. It's about time, I know.

It's been a busy life regardless, that's for sure.

Work: 2 jobs... it pays.
Volunteering: I love little kids, so that's rewarding.
School: All, but one of my profs, are fantastic. My courses are all so interesting.

That's pretty much where I've been hiding for about five months.

Highlights of the summer/last little while:
- Completing the Weekend to End Breast Cancer
60 km, in honour of my mom
- Guelph
Finally visited Nikki up in Guelph
-St. Catharines
Visited Steph in her new house

I don't think there was much more to my summer, sadly.

There are some things coming up that I have to look forward to. Other than that, that's it from my end! Until next time (probably another month or two, knowing me).

I'm back

Well, it's needless to say that I've been slacking in terms of writing here. To be honest I haven't really remembered to...but I spent the last 20 minutes reading a friend's blog and it inspired me to get writing again. Why not? I work in an office so when there's a lull I might as well blog!

So, to catch you up to speed with my life:

• I write my last exam tomorrow
• This weekend is my Easter (Greek styles)
• May 2nd- I go for my 'G' road test
• May 7th-I get all four wisdom teeth out...surgically
• I am petrified

Other than that there's not been much to my life other than working 2 jobs. Which I too thought was very manageable...which in reality it is. But it's really taking a toll on me physically and mentally. I just have no energy to go out or do "fun" things.

I mean yeah, the money is great, especially when bills are lingering. But I don't know if I'll be able to manage doing this all summer. We shall wait and see my friends.

Peace out.

The time has come...

Well it's safe to say that we're in the last stretch of the semester. And as I was figuring out when to study I realized that I literally have no time.

This is a scary, scary thing.

But I honestly cannot wait.

I really don't have anything else to say at this point because I feel as though my entire mental capacity has wasted away today, and the day has just begun (for me at least anyways).

Cheers

Good old tutorials...

Background info:

• Dawn is hilarious
• Our T.A. is a cat lady

Therefore:

Dawnie says:
i want her to read them and complain to her cats

Put in your place

It's funny when people portray themselves as composed and headstrong, when in reality they are nothing more than meek and superficial.

I hate walking around campus and seeing people who think that they are so high and mighty. They are so high strung and they need to come off of their "soapboxes" and realize that they are on the same level as everyone else.

Just a pointless rant, but regardless, it had to be said.

The weather outside is frightful.

The snow has decided to make its presence known.
It is not being subtle.
I went to bed with the snow hitting the ground;
awoke to even more snow.

Unrelenting and it has yet to cease.
Beautiful and serene;
the chaos that ensues contrasts its aesthetics.

Sitting by the fire and watching movie after movie,
I can't help but want to put on my
Fourth grade snow suit,
put on my woolen hat with pom-poms,
find my cozy mittens,
and march outside in my oversized snow boots;
With hopes to build a snow fort.
Or maybe make snow angels,
naming each one.

Then I'll march back inside,
Covered in snow- from head to toe.
I'll strip down to my clothes,
Wet from snow and sweat;
and awaiting me on the kitchen table
will be a cup of my favourite hot chocolate.
Marshmellows dancing on top of the chocolate lake,
Filling my tummy with warmth.

Going to bed,
the snow still falling,
I sleep and dream;
of my fourth grade self.

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The snow inspired me to write this little poem/story. I don't know where it came from but it felt good to write. I hope you're all keeping warm and safe this snowy weekend.

I'm almost speechless

I am incredibly humbled today.
I was in class and I received an email from the Weekend to End Breast Cancer telling me that I have achieved my goal of $2000.00!

As a result of this immense generosity, I have "upped" my goal to $3000.00, and each time I reach my new goal I will continue to push myself to raise more.

People are amazing and their generosity has inspired me even more to complete the 60km walk.

On that note, thank you.