Hot Days and Cold Iced Caps May 15, 2008

My sister and I were out driving tonight (wow, it seems like we do that a lot!). I had to go fill up my car with gas which is a sad thing these days because it is so stinkin’ expensive, but the Tsui Tina Reserve is close to where I live and they sell their gas for at least 10 cents cheaper than everywhere else.

After getting the gas we figured we needed something cold to drink on this very nice day in Calgary. We headed for Second Cup because we both had gift cards, but after I parked and locked the doors of my car, we walked to the front door to find it locked. For some reason that certain store was closed after 6. As we sadly got back into my car a man in a red convertible pulled up and did the exact same thing. We laughed and headed to Tim Hortons.

At Tim’s we pulled into the drive-through and who pulls in behind us? The same guy from Second Cup! As we were waiting for our turn to order this thought was running through my head that I should pay for this random guy behind me. I thought about it and my hands started getting sweaty but I pushed that idea aside and tried not to think about it. Then the thought came back and I told Michelle my idea to find out she was thinking the exact same thing!

We got our Iced Caps (made with half chocolate milk) and I paid for us and the guy behind us. As we took off we waved. I have no idea what he thought of that, but I just hope that it blessed his evening. It sure did bring us joy as we drove away!

Little Bunnies May 14, 2008

There are rabbits everywhere! I see at least 2 or 3 every time I come home later in the evening and tonight was no different. I was driving one of my girls home from youth tonight when a little bunny ran in front of my car. It was so tiny and cute that I slowed down to get a better look. Suddenly a fairly large black and white cat ran out in front of my car in pursuit of the little bunny. I was so upset and after telling my sister how much I strongly disliked cats I continued to drive to see the bunny run across the road again! The cat followed and since no one was around I swerved toward the cat and it spun around in the opposite direction of the bunny. I have joy in the hope that I saved that little bunny’s life for at least tonight! Stupid cats!

Here is a photo of the little bunnies that are running around Calgary during this time of the year. We found this one in our bushes last year.

Survivor Finale May 12, 2008

Last night was Survivor Fans Vs. Favourites Finale. I will admit that I am a total Survivor junkie and have loved this season of the show. Jeff Probst said yesterday that this season was more popular than the first season!

This season can be known for the most people leaving the show because of injury or giving up and for the most blind-sides during tribal council. I loved that the girls blind-sided all of the boys and how it all planned out. Two guys (Ozzy and Jason) both had the hidden immunity idol and when it came to tribal council they didn’t play it and were voted off. The top stupidity move though, was by a young man named Erik who gave up the immunity idol and was voted off. It was clear that the girls would all vote him off and when he gave up the only thing that would save him was shocking!

In the end Parvati won the million and seemed completely shocked. Many people were positive that Amanda would win, including myself, but it didn’t happen. James won $100,000 for being voted the most liked player.

I am so excited for season 17 to start. Yes, 17 Seasons of Survivor!!!! It is going to be in Gabon, Africa and you can guarantee that I will be watching it!

Hide Those Scissors! May 7, 2008

Last week I was checking my Facebook account when I came across a photo album story that my cousin posted. It began with a picture of the unsuspecting little girl and then the perpetrator (her brother). The next couple of pictures were of the supervising parent at the time (dad) and the distracted (dad’s friend). The weapon of choice was a pair of scissors and the following picture is the result.

I love how she looks so happy with her brand new haircut. Her mom was absolutely devastated. I haven’t seen her since her new “G.I. Jane” look, but I’m sure she’s wearing hats to accompany her new hair-do.

I think that episodes like this are just part of growing up. My sister cut her own bangs when she was little so she could be like me when I was growing mine out. She just cut them off instead of waiting them to grow!

Making Money May 5, 2008

I started my job today and it tired me out a lot faster then I thought it would. I didn’t even do that much but I am absolutly exhausted!

I’m working for a land surveying company called Lovse Surveys Ltd. and as far as I know I will be filing and doing other odd jobs when I am not filling in for those on vacation. My brain is definitely fried today and I hope that I get the hang of things soon!

I’m looking forward to the money that will be going into my bank account to pay for those student loans…

BBQ in the Park May 3, 2008

Our youth event yesterday was a barbecue in North Glenmore Park with a couple other churches. There were burgers, hot-dogs, pop, chips and candy for everyone to pig out on. We also played games like tag, Frisbee, football and bocce ball.

The night was so nice and here are a couple of the high lights that brought me joy.

• Spinning around on the Merry-Go-Round until we felt sick
• Playing full contact football
• Playing toilet tag
• Watching Allan’s eyes turn bright red from the smoke from grilling the burgers
• Playing extreme bocce ball for more than 2 hours!

And here are a couple pictures from the night.

Yet Another Post April 30, 2008

I haven’t had the opportunity to post much on here because of our internet being on the fritz. I’m connected one moment and then it doesn’t work the next. Luckily a guy is coming tomorrow to fix that.

I did post something yesterday, but was quickly informed that I can’t post about that for a little while, so if you saw it and wonder where it went I’m sorry and it will come back!

I’ll be honest, I haven’t been in the best of moods lately. Simple little things seem to be getting me angry really quick. Things like a friend not giving me complete details about what they want to do, or people ignoring me when I’m trying to talk to them, or people cutting me off in traffic or the internet not working. I feel like my temper is on a short thread and I just don’t know why. This week was supposed to be a week where I could relax from the stresses of school, but I have found myself being stressed over cleaning and the life change that is occuring from me living back at home. 

Tonight I went to the I Will Go concert with Starfield, Bethany Dillon, Shane & Shane and David Nasser. It was a great concert with a great speaker. I ended up in the “mosh-pit” for the Starfield concert and although I was stepped on and covered in other peoples sweat, I had a really good time. Tonight my time was definitely spent well and I’m looking forward to youth on Friday.

Celebrate April 24, 2008

To celebrate the fact that exams are finished I went out to a movie tonight with a group of people. There were 6 of us in total and we went to see Horton Hears A Who.

I must admit that I did want to see the movie, even if it looks a little bit cheesy.

Guess what? I loved it!!!

It is such a great movie. Now, I wouldn’t see it in the expensive theaters, but the cheap ones would be okay and it would be a good rental movie. It was so much better then I expected it to be. It’s about Horton, who is an elephant who hears a “who” on a speck of dust and ventures out to save their city from total destruction.

My favourite character has to be Katie. She was introduced to me months ago, but I didn’t feel it was right to talk about her until I saw the movie. Now that I have, I wish to share this clip with you. She is probably the most random character in the entire movie and this is the most she ever says.

I’M DONE!!! April 24, 2008

I am finished all of my exams!!!

Summer Here I Come!

They Sang What? April 23, 2008

I know that it is yet another late night for me, but I’m going to bed right after this I promise!!! For my mom, yes I did study today. The girls downstairs quizzed me with the cue cards I made and I will be waking up early to pack a lunch and go to school to do some last minute studying before my exam.

I just thought that I would write about this little show called American Idol. I haven’t been watching much of the show lately. It just annoys me when they take an entire show to tell the viewers who is voted off when it could take a couple minutes. I did watch this weeks performances on YouTube though. If you haven’t already heard Brooke White forgot the words and asked the band to start the song over. She thought that she would be gone today for sure, but the next contestant to leave was Carly Smithson. I actually like a lot of the contestants that are left on the show, and since I’m finished school (well almost) I just might be watching the next couple weeks of American Idol.

I leave you with a clip from an episode that I did not see. A few friends of mine mentioned that the contestants sang Shout To The Lord. They sang it for their AIDS show and then again the day after! I couldn’t believe that they would ever think of singing a Christian song on that show. They would never let that happen in Canada! Take a look at this clip to see the second night they sang the song.