So I'm down here in Missouri, and man oh man is it warm!! I was walking outside today in my sweater and pants, and I wasn't cold at all. Today we went bowling, I got 99 the first game and 84 the second. I almost broke 100, soo close!! It's been really fun being down here though. A lovely 14 hour drive, with only 3 stops lasting no longer than 15 minutes. Boy oh boy did my legs get cramped!! But being here and reconnecting with my cousins has been really cool. I haven't seen much of them since they moved down here. But to spend this much time was really neat. I got to meet my cousin Elyse's boyfriend of 2 years. (who knows, maybe it will turn into more) It's just been a blast. I've gotten to read, play lots of games and watch movies. I get to sleep in everyday. Lounge around in my pj's and do nothing if I so choose. It's brilliant!! I feel really relaxed and ready for more school and work. *sigh* work. I have to work on the 30th, the day after I get back. Oh well, I haven't worked much recently so I need to make money. I've gotten to hang out with my cousins (who are 18, and the twins are almost 21) and their friends, who range from 19-21. So hanging out with people my own age is a lot of fun. We had a DDR (Dance, Dance Revolution) party the other night. What a great game, so much fun. And I've gotten better then when I first played the game lol! My cousins have this awesome snooker table in their basement. It's pretty sweet. I've played a few games, and then a few games of poker pool. (poker pool is brilliant fun!!) And Daddy went offroading and busted a part on the pickup, it's at the dealership in Dexter right now. It's gonna be ready by tomorrow afternoon, so half a day before we leave lol! Although I must say it would have been pretty funny to have to stay longer b/c my dad broke our vehicle, lol. But then I probably wouldn't have made it back for New Years which would have been a bummer. So I'm having a good time, I'm feeling much more relaxed. I've gotten to play games (which I love doing), read books (which I love doing) and sleep in (which I REALLY love doing lol) So it's been a good visit. And Grant even called me on the 26th to talk to me, that was sweet. I asked him if he got my e-mails and he was like "I haven't been to a computer in 2 days". And I've noticed that he still hasn't, lol, I hope he checks it soon b/c I sent him an anniversary e-card on the 22 and he hasn't read it yet, and it was sooo sweet! The quote on it was. "To be in love is one thing, to have a best friend is another. To be madly in love with your best friend is wonderful". I like it, although I feel I might have already said it in my journal. Oh well, it's definitely worth repeating!! Okay I'm outie, my aunt uses dial up and I can't be online for too long! Peace out!

December 17, 2005

I honestly think I had one of the worst days of work at Tim Hortons today. I just kept making so many stupid mistakes. And everybody was sooo cranky and it felt like all the staff were all yelling at eachother. Such a bad atmosphere! And then the drive through window was broken, Brrr!!! lol. I don't know, it was just a really bad day. After work I went shopping to buy some Christmas presents and I couldn't find anything so I ended up getting my cousin a gift card. I hate giving people gift cards b/c it seems like such a copout. Then I was thinking perhaps my day would get better b/c I had to make cookies. Gingerbread. Well I burnt the first batch sooo bad, yikes. And the second batch are pretty much useless too. *sigh* (x10 lol Erin) It was one of those days where I just couldn't do anything right. Grant came over and tried to cheer me up, but I think I was beyond his help, oh well. I'll be fine tomorrow b/c were having my family Christmas and that always makes me feel better. I mean, comeon, I love Christmas. But one good thing, when I checked my e-mail, Denise had send me this encouraging thing and I almost started crying lol, but it was really sweet. It had frogs in it.

So today was four calling birds for Grant's present. Well I bought him a bird feeder "FOR calling birds" lol, he liked it. I wasn't sure if he would like it, but he did. I have to get tomorrow's present first thing. Tomorrow is 5 golden rings. It's brilliant, let me tell you! Lol, well I want this day to be over so I think I'm gonna go to bed early and get it over and done with. Cherrio.

December 16, 2005

IT IS FINISHED!!! Wow, I'm done all my exams. What a week! My 6 exams are all over. I've even got some of my final grades, thats really nice. And I must say it was quite the feeling to know that even if I bombed every single test that I would not fail a single subject. That was such a reassuring thought that went through my head all week long. I mean just passing would not be good enough for me but it was still comforting nonetheless. I know have 3 weeks off!!! WHO HOO!!! 3 whole weeks off, oh what shall I do?! Well I know I'll be working for part of it *sigh*. I have a feeling that I'll see even less of people next semester. Oh I got my placement! And it's exactly the school that I wanted too! I'm going to Connaught Public School. I used to go there from JK to 5. And I can even walk there from my house, that is a much added bonus. My placements are on Mondays and Wednesdays. And then I'm at the school Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. It's gonna be a busy semester lol! But it'll be good. Then just like 3 1/2 more years to go afterwards lol! Sweet.

So today being the 3rd day of Christmas for Grant, it was 3 French Hens. Now I wracked my brian trying to think of something for it. And then it struck me, French Toast. Lol, and I figured I would get a bird cookie cutter and make them. Do you know that I could not find a bird cookie cutter anyways? What I ended up doing was buying a stencil of a bird and shaking icing sugar on the French toast to make birds lol. I woke up at 5:45 this morning and was at his house by 6:30. (Denise let me in) Denise and I were talking in the kitchen while I was making the French Toast and Grant heard nothing, completely oblivious. I love him b/c he never catches onto surprises. So to say the least he was quite shocked. Espically b/c I am not a morning person and I was awake, and chipper and at his house cooking him breakfast before he even got out of bed lol! It was brilliant! Anyways I need to do some cleaning and then go over and watch April's house b/c they are gone for the weekend. Tootles!

December 14, 2005

Today starts the 12 days of Christmas. Or at least they do for Grant. I decided that I wanted to make his Christmas extra special so I am giving him the 12 Days of Christmas. Yes I am aware that they are suppossed to start AFTER Christmas, but seeing as I'm away for most of that week I figured I would do it before Christmas. And it's more fun this way b/c I get to give him presents earlier! I love giving people stuff. I did a bunch of shopping today, brilliant!! I had the whole afternoon off so I took it to do some shopping b/c I had to buy something by Friday and I would not have any time tomorrow. I only have one exam tomorrow and it's at 1:30 so I figured I could spare a few hours and go shopping today. Unfortunatley tomorrow I cannot spare any time (hence why I'm not going to see Narnia or going to the Potluck) b/c on Friday I have two exams. :p. Oh well, it's all good. So far this week I've had three exams and I think I've done well on all of them so far. I'm not overly worried, as of right now I have really good marks and that makes me happy. I've worked really hard to earn these marks. Do you know that I have not missed a single class all semester!!?? I couldn't justify not going to school if I felt fine. The only reason I wouldn't go to school is if I were puking or unable to get out of bed. Well as we all know, that did not happen to me b/c I was realitively healthly all semester! Whoo hoo! Well I don't have too much time to write but I thought I would drop a line. Cherrio!

Looking forward to a trip down to Missouri!

December 1, 2005

Well it's the first day of December. That means there is only 24 days till Christmas. And this year I'm extremely lucky b/c were celebrating Christmas BEFORE we go down to Missouri. So I get Christmas early. *yeah!!* I'm really looking forward to doing some actual reading!! I've got a few books from Grant and I figure I would read the latest Harry Potter again. I still haven't figured out all what I'm going to buy for Christmas this year. My present shopping is all over the place! Argh! lol. I'm saving up all my tips and babysitting money so I can buy Christmas presents this year. I should have a fair chunk come Christmas.

So I got a $500 bursary from school!! Now it goes directly onto my school loan, but it's $500 that I don't have to pay anybody back!! Now I only owe $500 and something on my tution. I think next year I'm gonna apply for scholarships. I should be able to get one considering my averages lol.

Well I'm feeling a good chunk better. I actually got to see Grant tonight, I found out about my bursay yesterday night. And I got a message from Cody that her Opa is okay, he's breathing on his own and he's able to talk and recoginze his family! Praise God!!! I am soo happy for her b/c I knew how upset she was. It was too much for her at this present time so I'm glad that worked out for her. I also got to have a good talk with Grant. It was soo good to see him finally! I guess inside I just feel so conflicted. I hate keeping things inside of me, but I just haven't found an appropriate place nor time to calm down and think about other things. God's stretching me and that's a good thing. He's working in my life and it's not always easy, but I know that He only has my best interest at heart. For why else would we follow Him? Well these are my thoughts for tonight.