NYE

NYE! I have yet to decide what I am doing tonight. It is completely up in the air, and this year, like last year, may involve me being home when midnight strikes. I am boyfriend-less again this new year's...so it makes things a little less exciting! NYE is overrated. haha.

My holiday home has been fabulous! I've had lots of family time, and lots of friend time! I have actually gotten to see quite a few people, so that's made me happy! I had a lovely Christmas, and got spoiled as usual. I've had lots of relaxation time, been working out a bit (thanks to Jillian Michaels), and sleeping in!

Had a bit of a dilemma today: woke up to find my phone dying and it hadn't charged all night...my charger looks like it had been chewed on, and the wires were all sticking out! Soooo I was phone-less for most of the day, ended up buying a new charger ($50.00 later), and thinking I'd return it when my cousin Sam sent me his old charger. Luckily, Nicole has an extra one too, and has so nicely offered to give it to me! So, I just have to return the one I got today, and poof! Problem solved. haha, a lot of people have had the Keybo!

James and I decided that we would spend our 5 hour layover on Monday downtown shopping! When we get off the plane, we are going to hop on the skytrain and go to h&m and Urban outfitters for a bit! We won't have a lot of time...well, don't wanna miss the flight...but it'll be fun and make time fly!

Okay, I'm going to read for a bit. I got "Mercy" by Jodi Picoult for Christmas: wooooo!

"Know your limit, and play within it" tonight!

xo

here's a love story i've got to tell:

Almost New Year's Eve! Happy holidaying (and play safe!)

xx

twinkling

I am home! On Saturday, my flight ended up getting cancelled, and I was stuck in Vancouver for the night. They put us up at the Holiday Inn near the airport, and gave us some meal vouchers. I was pretty bummed that I wouldn't be home that night, but Alli, Carli, and my Aunt came to visit me, and we had supper out at the hotel restaurant (I had a giant bowl of wonton soup), and then my cousins stayed with me a bit in my room. I went to bed around 12, woke up at 6:30, and headed back to the airport. They had booked us a flight to leave at 9:30...so my brother ended up back in town before me, and he didn't even leave until after me! Anyways, I made it back safe and sound around noon on Sunday with my luggage in tow :)

I've had a busy couple days so far! Sunday: we had dinner at a friends, then I headed over to the high school to watch the alumni bball games with some girlfriends, and then we hit up BP afterwards for some snacks and hang out time. Yesterday: had a nice lazy start to my day, did some errands, decorated sugar cookies, went up for a drink at a family friend's house, and then got to catch up with Jord!

Today: had a visit with Tash this morning, getting my bangs trimmed soon, then meeting up with Christine ... so many reunions in these past couple days! It's been great! Then later, heading to the gym with my momma, and then our annual fondue tonight with the Taylor's.

hip hip

Happy Holidays!

xo

handle with care.

Sitting in the YVR, it's 3:07, and I'll have to wait about another 2 hours to board le plane for my (hopefully) 5:30 flight (no delays, please!). I've just been reading, and internet-ing, because YVR now has free wireless internet! So stoked for that, taking some of my boredom away. Anyways, I think I packed too much (as Dale told me, it's just the usual) ... but my suitcase only ended up being like 19.4 kg! I was surprised. I've been traveling since about 10:45...the shuttle picked me up,and it took til 12:02 to arrive at the airport (I was the second to be picked up, and then we made what seemed like a million more stops after that). I was hustled and bustled into lines, but the Victoria airport is always quick, and so I was at my gate in a jiff. I've got no real big plans as of yet...so going to lay low at home, and hang out with some near (and far away) and dear ones. I am excited!

I'm getting a wee bit sleepy now...so I'm going to read my book, and maybe doze off for a tad.

xoxoxoxoxox

Hope your travels home for the holidays are safe and warm.

crazy little thing called love.

3 work days down, two more to go! And for the past 3 shifts, I've had long ones, the last 2 are shorter! However, the long shifts do make the day go by faster! Tomorrow I am not working til 4:00, but time has caught up with me, and I have what feels like a million things to do before I start my shift. So, I'll be up early: breakfast, gym, errands, and some cleaning. SO STOKED TO GO HOME. I'm looking forward to it soo much, and I need some home time badly!

Home on Saturday,

xooo

s(no)w day

No snow around Victoria! I wouldn't mind some, but as my flight day is approaching, I don't want any snow to ruin my chance of getting home! Yesterday I worked all day, and today is the same: long shifts. It is good for my bank account though, after all my Christmas present shopping, it's hurting a bit. Last night after work, I just came home to watch the Peak Season Finale, and ate some popcorn. Not a lot to report here, but my excitement for home is growing! I have no set plans for home as of yet, but it's going to be nice and relaxing! I've got some special ones that I want to visit with, and lots of Christmas celebration with my famdamily.

Have a good day, wherever you are!

xo

ps. here are some pics from Japanese Village (more to comeee)

christmas cheer

Oh, and Tuesday was fun! Had some girlies over for some eats, games, and a movie. Here are some pics:

the bee's knees.

It's been about a week since my last post...sooo here's a little catch up for you. I have just been working this week: I had four shifts, but I had Monday, Thursday, and Friday off. So on my days off: I spent the majority of the last 3 days with Dale. He left to go to Arizona today for the holidays, so I won't be seeing him for quite some time! Missing him already. Thursday: James and I did a bunch of Christmas shopping. I hit up the gym that morning, and then had a nice dinner with Dale. Oh! And I bought a new Jodi Picoult (pee-ko) book for myself: Handle With Care. I've started it, and it's just as divine as all her other books. I am loving it. So, Thursday night while Dale was studying, I read! Friday: Dale had an early exam, so I got a ride with him up to the school and then bussed downtown for my haircut and finished Christmas shopping. I have some bangs again :) Dale and I exchanged pressies yesterday afternoon, and he got me a new, wonderful Audrey Hepburn book: it's a huge thick hardcover with a whole lot of her pictures on covers of magazines and such. Plus, he got me an adorable jacket/hoodie/wrap from lululemon. Funny, cause I also bought him a book and a long sleeved shirt from lulu. Great minds think alike haha. So last night, I hit up the gym in the late afternoon, and then Dale and I had a date night with dinner at Earls and went to see the movie Brothers. Both were fantastic! I worked all day today, and have tomorrow off. Tonight, we are having a little staff get together with both stores, and are going out to Japanese Village. We aren't going until fairly late, so I've had some time to relax between! I am warming up with my new warming blanket, and the fireplace on full blast! Cozy. Tomorrow: I've got to clean the house, and maybe hit up the gym if I feel like bussing all over.

Enjoy you evening!

xo

keepable

I haven't been blogging so much lately! I was really busy with the last weeks of school, and finishing up. I had a wonderful last week, and feel really happy about the semester. I still have two more ePortfolio entries to finish (well, started one today..so like one), and then a couple forum posts to finish. All that will get finished by Thursday at the latest! I am working 4 shifts this week, and happy with that amount. I have tomorrow off, and my maj is in town, so we have some things to do...and are prolly going to hit up the mall to check out Aldo. I am hopefully going to get my passport stuff figured out tomorrow as well as pay my hydro bill, and a couple other banking things.

Vancouver was good. I got to see loads of my family on Friday night for a Chinese dinner, and then Saturday we did shopping at Metrotown as well as h&m. So, I got lots of new stuff! Very happy :)

The rest of the week includes working, a bit of a christmas gathering on Tuesday, date night Friday, and staff party on Saturday night at Japanese Village. Looking forward to the celebrations.

Stay warm!

xo

mes amis.

"Today I had a thought ... what if I had never met you?" Carrie Bradshaw talking to her bests on her last day in NY (American Girl in Paris pt. one).

what goes up, must come down.

December has arrived! November went by so fast! I am down to two last days of class, and I'll be finished somewhere around 1:30 on Friday. I still have a lot to do in these 3 days...so on today's agenda: gym, finish audio for PE video, and write the letter for my practicum sheet. Also, I want to study for drama for a bit. And, Dale and I have plans to head downtown for some Christmas shopping. This week has been good though! Handing in projects, and finishing up others. My group made our live radio show for Friday, and it's all based on Robert Munsch books. It's going to be pretty great!

I am happy that the sun is shining, but I can't help but wish for a bit of snow to get me into the Christmas spirit. I've been far to busy to think about anything else besides school.

Went to see New Moon again last night! It was just as good as the first time :)

Anyways, I better get a move on it if I want to get my list accomplished!

xo