1) My roommate (not the one who's moving out although I'm thankful he's leaving) - I moved into this house in September with a guy I had never met. I have a cute room, run of the kitchen, and think my roommate Dave is wonderful. He's quiet, nice, and clean. I'd give him roomie references any day!
2) Doctor Who - yes this may be trivial but I'm thankful that I've had the time to relax and watch something enjoyable just for me. I'm thankful that I've had the time to relax and be happy, not having to stress over homework due dates or anything like that - I can just watch Doctor Who...and it's a darn good show!
3) My boyfriend - okay, so he's a total guy sometimes and does stupid things. He treats me like his 'buddy' not his girlfriend and I get angry...BUT, at other times he's this wonderful, caring, compassionate fellow. I really couldn't ask for a nicer guy who genuinely cares about me. I love him...yep, I said it. I. Love. Him.
4) My turtle - She makes me happy. Aww little Ludwig von Turdle Tinker :D
5) My parents - they're always there for me. It's rather awesome to know that no matter how much I screw up sometimes, I've got 2 people who care about me and mom is still cooler than I am.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Those little things...
I started school once again today - my last term of my last year. Can I get a boo-yeah from the internet world? There are a few things I've been working on over the past couple of weeks getting ready to prep up for school once again.
I have my finances in order. I paid my entire tuition last term (which sucked in a sense because I was broke a LOT of the time) so I can put money away and into a savings account until I need it in June for rent. Plus, I don't have to worry about money that much because I'm not so hard up on cash which means less stress.
I have taken up winter running in part, due to the influence of one of my role models and professor. The woman has the energy of a puppy/kid with serious ADHD AND caffeine addiction - seriously, I don't get it. Anyways, I bought some new running clothes, have a pair of sneakers that haven't been broken down yet, and am layering on the pants, shirts, socks, gloves, scarves, hats, mitts, etc....If you see a round blob running down the road screaming "SAVE ME FROM THE MADNESS" honk and wave at me, k?
I have made a personal goal to do one volunteer activity every two weeks. Right now, my cause is the Out of the Cold shelter. On Sunday, I brought them a lemon cake with buttercream frosting. In 13 days, hot cocoa cupcakes. I'd like to do more but I'm attempting to zen my life a bit more right now and don't have time to volunteer physically...but I do have time to whip up some snacks for some hungry people.
I have also started my newest diet which is quite simply, I eat what I cook. Minus the few times out with friends or family, I am allowing myself to eat whatever I want as long as I cook it...real, homemade food...and I generally cook a LOT of veggies, some chicken (it's a winter cold thing...it's lovely), and suck at making bread...so I'm doing okay. I made an enormous pot of chicken soup with dumplings that should last the week and it's amazing - cabbage, a whole roast chicken, some chili peppers, potato, dumplings, carrots, tomatoes, spices, onion, spinach - basically anything I had laying around the house went into the soup. I'm a firm believer in being vegetarian (not everyone, just me) but it's a health thing and I know for a fact I haven't got enough protein lately (hence why I'm getting nosebleeds and am tired/grumpy all the time). I'm doing okay with chicken (no migraines!!) so I'll keep on eating it for now until I get more varied veggies (it's Canada in the winter - the only 'buy fresh and local' option is snow).
Apart from that, I'm going to start putting together an essay and start reading for Wednesday - should be a good time...or something!
Later Days!
I have my finances in order. I paid my entire tuition last term (which sucked in a sense because I was broke a LOT of the time) so I can put money away and into a savings account until I need it in June for rent. Plus, I don't have to worry about money that much because I'm not so hard up on cash which means less stress.
I have taken up winter running in part, due to the influence of one of my role models and professor. The woman has the energy of a puppy/kid with serious ADHD AND caffeine addiction - seriously, I don't get it. Anyways, I bought some new running clothes, have a pair of sneakers that haven't been broken down yet, and am layering on the pants, shirts, socks, gloves, scarves, hats, mitts, etc....If you see a round blob running down the road screaming "SAVE ME FROM THE MADNESS" honk and wave at me, k?
I have made a personal goal to do one volunteer activity every two weeks. Right now, my cause is the Out of the Cold shelter. On Sunday, I brought them a lemon cake with buttercream frosting. In 13 days, hot cocoa cupcakes. I'd like to do more but I'm attempting to zen my life a bit more right now and don't have time to volunteer physically...but I do have time to whip up some snacks for some hungry people.
I have also started my newest diet which is quite simply, I eat what I cook. Minus the few times out with friends or family, I am allowing myself to eat whatever I want as long as I cook it...real, homemade food...and I generally cook a LOT of veggies, some chicken (it's a winter cold thing...it's lovely), and suck at making bread...so I'm doing okay. I made an enormous pot of chicken soup with dumplings that should last the week and it's amazing - cabbage, a whole roast chicken, some chili peppers, potato, dumplings, carrots, tomatoes, spices, onion, spinach - basically anything I had laying around the house went into the soup. I'm a firm believer in being vegetarian (not everyone, just me) but it's a health thing and I know for a fact I haven't got enough protein lately (hence why I'm getting nosebleeds and am tired/grumpy all the time). I'm doing okay with chicken (no migraines!!) so I'll keep on eating it for now until I get more varied veggies (it's Canada in the winter - the only 'buy fresh and local' option is snow).
Apart from that, I'm going to start putting together an essay and start reading for Wednesday - should be a good time...or something!
Later Days!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Happy New Year
First and foremost - Happy New Year! May your 2013 be everything you want it to be and more!
I'm not a fan of New Year's resolutions because in all sincerity, I suck at them. I never keep them because it's usually this crazy thing that I would love to do in a perfect world but my life is far from perfect. This year, I'm going to try to make a few resolutions that are pretty simple. Not impossible, not dedicating loads of time that I just don't have but trying to make it work. These are things I've noticed in 2012 that are holding me back in one way or another.
1) List 5 things I'm thankful for every single day. This won't be going on here most of the time but in a little notebook by my bed. If I can't think of 5 things, I should probably reevaluate my life.
2) Sit up straight. I tend to slouch when I sit - time to sit up straight and have good posture.
3) Develop a morning routine for Monday-Friday. This sounds simple but I HATE getting out of bed. I really really do. So hopefully, if I can develop a routine, I can start to like waking up in the mornings.
4) Save money - I have a budget. Time to stick with said budget and be a grown up...being a grown up sucks.
5) Work on my cake decorating - because I enjoy it! (This means I need to take time to do it!)
So here are my resolutions and perhaps BLOG MORE! is my all important biggest one ever! I like to have my life on here and go through what is happening :)
Anyways, blogworld - I'm off to bed! G'night!
I'm not a fan of New Year's resolutions because in all sincerity, I suck at them. I never keep them because it's usually this crazy thing that I would love to do in a perfect world but my life is far from perfect. This year, I'm going to try to make a few resolutions that are pretty simple. Not impossible, not dedicating loads of time that I just don't have but trying to make it work. These are things I've noticed in 2012 that are holding me back in one way or another.
1) List 5 things I'm thankful for every single day. This won't be going on here most of the time but in a little notebook by my bed. If I can't think of 5 things, I should probably reevaluate my life.
2) Sit up straight. I tend to slouch when I sit - time to sit up straight and have good posture.
3) Develop a morning routine for Monday-Friday. This sounds simple but I HATE getting out of bed. I really really do. So hopefully, if I can develop a routine, I can start to like waking up in the mornings.
4) Save money - I have a budget. Time to stick with said budget and be a grown up...being a grown up sucks.
5) Work on my cake decorating - because I enjoy it! (This means I need to take time to do it!)
So here are my resolutions and perhaps BLOG MORE! is my all important biggest one ever! I like to have my life on here and go through what is happening :)
Anyways, blogworld - I'm off to bed! G'night!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ways to respond to I love you
I was saying goodbye to my boyfriend today, when he said "I'll see you later, hun" or something like that...I heard (the most dreaded sentence ever) "I love you, hun." Seriously? Already? Ew! No.
My (eloquent and professional as ever response) was..."Get the *$% out of my house." Classy, right? The sheer desire to vomit on his shoes was overwhelming...yet, as I laugh over the miscommunication, I wonder if there are other ways to handle the "I love you/I don't love you back" situation.
So, in tribute to my toots, ten responses to "I love you"
1) What was that? No sorry, still can't hear...oh look the circus - Pretend you can't hear them and distract. It can be anything - guys are relatively simple. "Oh look, beer" or "Oh look, a short skirt" or even "Oh look, Justin Beiber"...doesn't matter...just use it.
2) Right back atcha... The point of this is to avoid saying anything...it can be followed by buddy, chum, pal, friend...a gentle punch to the shoulder and laugh it off...he did mean it like a friend, right?
3) Throw up -- This is not recommended as it hurts and you know, someone's gotta clean it up...but it get's the point across.
4) That's nice - This one isn't friendly...it's a little cold. But sometimes it's a good thing to be an ice queen.
5) No you don't -- Make sure they understand they don't really love you...it's the booze, bad chicken, dopamine, hormones, really good sex...repeat several times with a shiny watch in front of their eyes if necessary (use an Austrian accent for brownie points).
6) I love you too -- I'd try the other nine responses (except for maybe 3) but if you really feel that way...Say it. If you don't and feel like lying...grow a vagina (balls are weak and lady parts can handle childbirth -- why do we said grow some balls again?) and smarten up. Just don't lie.
7) We need to talk -- This is generally followed by a lengthy explanation, preferably with beer...or scotch...or tequila. It doesn't need to be the talk...but talk.
8) Let's get married...and have kids. C'mon...lets go get started. I'll go off the pill rightnow! LET ME CALL MY MOM (insert sobs of joy here). Now...if you want to NEVER AGAIN EVER hear "I love you..." this may be the way to go. Overreact to a point of crazy...think "mental institution" crazy...Start humming "here comes the bride" and ask him to swoop you over the doorways...he'll never. ever. ever. say it again (did I mention ever?).
9) Thank you My mother and I are at odds about whether this is a good one to use. I say it's at least an acknowledgment...she says it's not the right thing to say...I say it' s better than throwing up on his shoes....
10) Get the ^&*( out of my house - It worked for me :)
What can I say? I'm slightly jaded at the ripe old age of between 25-27.
My (eloquent and professional as ever response) was..."Get the *$% out of my house." Classy, right? The sheer desire to vomit on his shoes was overwhelming...yet, as I laugh over the miscommunication, I wonder if there are other ways to handle the "I love you/I don't love you back" situation.
So, in tribute to my toots, ten responses to "I love you"
1) What was that? No sorry, still can't hear...oh look the circus - Pretend you can't hear them and distract. It can be anything - guys are relatively simple. "Oh look, beer" or "Oh look, a short skirt" or even "Oh look, Justin Beiber"...doesn't matter...just use it.
2) Right back atcha... The point of this is to avoid saying anything...it can be followed by buddy, chum, pal, friend...a gentle punch to the shoulder and laugh it off...he did mean it like a friend, right?
3) Throw up -- This is not recommended as it hurts and you know, someone's gotta clean it up...but it get's the point across.
4) That's nice - This one isn't friendly...it's a little cold. But sometimes it's a good thing to be an ice queen.
5) No you don't -- Make sure they understand they don't really love you...it's the booze, bad chicken, dopamine, hormones, really good sex...repeat several times with a shiny watch in front of their eyes if necessary (use an Austrian accent for brownie points).
6) I love you too -- I'd try the other nine responses (except for maybe 3) but if you really feel that way...Say it. If you don't and feel like lying...grow a vagina (balls are weak and lady parts can handle childbirth -- why do we said grow some balls again?) and smarten up. Just don't lie.
7) We need to talk -- This is generally followed by a lengthy explanation, preferably with beer...or scotch...or tequila. It doesn't need to be the talk...but talk.
8) Let's get married...and have kids. C'mon...lets go get started. I'll go off the pill rightnow! LET ME CALL MY MOM (insert sobs of joy here). Now...if you want to NEVER AGAIN EVER hear "I love you..." this may be the way to go. Overreact to a point of crazy...think "mental institution" crazy...Start humming "here comes the bride" and ask him to swoop you over the doorways...he'll never. ever. ever. say it again (did I mention ever?).
9) Thank you My mother and I are at odds about whether this is a good one to use. I say it's at least an acknowledgment...she says it's not the right thing to say...I say it' s better than throwing up on his shoes....
10) Get the ^&*( out of my house - It worked for me :)
What can I say? I'm slightly jaded at the ripe old age of between 25-27.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Haunted America
So as I'm sick today, I thought it would be a wonderful idea to watch ghost stories...with a fever...and my eyes closed...crap.
I am currently thinking I'm going to watch Care Bears all night as not to have too many nightmares.
I am currently thinking I'm going to watch Care Bears all night as not to have too many nightmares.
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