Will's been here since Friday and we've had a full weekend, but I don't feel like I did much. On Friday I had to work, then we went to C&C's, minus one C, and went down to the beach. We joined some other people who already had two fires going and made some new friends for the evening. It was our first fire on the beach of the year I think.
Will had a bit of a rough night once we got back to the house, and I'm pretty sure we were in bed before 12. Saturday consisted of replenishing Will's lost stomach, so we ate all day. Pancakes, pizza, soup, mexican food for dinner, chips, cookies, Orangina. It was never ending eating.
The whole family came down to say bye to me, which was exceptionally sweet. Danica and Lorraine bought me my brides maid dress which is beautiful and I feel lovely in it. Lorraine also bought me a ton of toiletries that I need for my trip, which really helped me out.
Robert passed on his whistle to me, which doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is. Lorraine bought me a beautiful gold owl necklace, and I attached my St. Christopher for safe travels.
Sunday was a bit of a wasted day, we didn't do much. We drove around, walked downtown, and waited to go to Taylor's house. Janna came here and the three of us went together. His house is amazing, we sat in the back yard with the heaters on, next to his pond which is basically a lake. He made burgers and drinks and was a fantastic host. There was ping pong, and pool, hot tubbing, and talking until almost 3 am. I was up at 4:30, then 6:30, then up for good at 7:30. I woke up Jayne and we brought her home then to Janna's. She went to the school for an hour and we watched t.v. on her comfy couch.
Tonight is her game, and Will gets to stay which is awesome. Then tomorrow I work, finish packing and on Wednesday I'm going to Vancouver. Holy holy. It's not real. I don't think it ever will be.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
One Week
In exactly one week I will be 6 hours into my plane ride to Amsterdam, at which point my ankles will probably be swollen, and I'll be bored of all my music, and trying to sleep a bit before landing. Then I will be running through the airport hoping that 50 minutes is enough time to make my transfer to get me to my plane bound for Nairobi. Holy.
Then I will be in Nairobi over night, hopefully in Jayne's friend's house, then back on a plane the next day to Kisumu, then a car ride to Ulamba. Oh will I ever be exhausted. I am a bit worried that I'll be anxious, exhausted, cranky, sad, but hoping that I'll be elated by the fact that I'm in Africa!
It's unbelievable which is why I'm feeling a sense of detachment. It's so foreign that I'm unable to imagine what will happen, although I've been day dreaming about it since September. I just want to drink it all in. Even this, now, my anxiety, nerves, heartburn, it's all part of it, part of going somewhere so amazing.
I don't really talk about it with anyone, except the other girls. I never want to sound as though I'm bragging, and I can't explain how I feel without sounding nonchalant. And that is not how I truly feel about this trip. I wouldn't have been able to afford it if it weren't for bursaries, work, student loans and help. It's an expensive place to go, but worth more than any money for me.
Everything I've been feeling these last few weeks has been compounded by all the little things going on, my lack of structure, not having my normal life lined up for when I get back, worrying that maybe I don't want that normal life back, man oh man it's been an interesting month. I've never felt this way before.
Then I will be in Nairobi over night, hopefully in Jayne's friend's house, then back on a plane the next day to Kisumu, then a car ride to Ulamba. Oh will I ever be exhausted. I am a bit worried that I'll be anxious, exhausted, cranky, sad, but hoping that I'll be elated by the fact that I'm in Africa!
It's unbelievable which is why I'm feeling a sense of detachment. It's so foreign that I'm unable to imagine what will happen, although I've been day dreaming about it since September. I just want to drink it all in. Even this, now, my anxiety, nerves, heartburn, it's all part of it, part of going somewhere so amazing.
I don't really talk about it with anyone, except the other girls. I never want to sound as though I'm bragging, and I can't explain how I feel without sounding nonchalant. And that is not how I truly feel about this trip. I wouldn't have been able to afford it if it weren't for bursaries, work, student loans and help. It's an expensive place to go, but worth more than any money for me.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Date Day
Jayne and I had a date day yesterday to take pictures for our scrapbooks in Kenya. We ran errands in the morning, shared breakfast at Spoons, then went on a picture taking spree. We went to some of our favourite places, Clover Point, Beacon Hill, the Parliament, and Mount Doug Park. We had some good times trying to take jumping pictures...I am a bit embarrassed.
Oh yeah, Jayne FINALLY got her nose pierced.
We were driving up Cook St. and I noticed Urge, looked at Jayne and said, "Nose piercing." She turned right, parked the car and got it done.
I can't believe that this was my first time at Mt. Doug Park. It was so beautiful.
And I got to share it with Jayne, my person!
She almost pushed me off the ledge...
but we made up.
I was told I look like the Hulk doing my jumps, so I tried really hard to keep my arms at my sides, I am not very good at jumping, and there is now photographic evidence so that everyone will know.
Bikini Blue
I love when Will comes down during the week and gets to hang out with James and I. Probably one of the best parts of my week. I love these two...
Last time I went up, which was Easter weekend, we did some work on the boat. Will had stripped all the old paint off and it made such a difference. I was shocked when we drove in the driveway.
We found it, Bikini Blue. Pretty sure this is the colour my Papa used.
The first paint!
Oh girls, you are all so great!
My first ever instagram picture. Thank you to my favourite person.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Which Way Is Up?
I am in such a weird place right now, for some reasons that I can write down, and some that I can't.
I just don't know which way is up at the moment, my normal life seems to have been turned upside down. For one thing I don't have school. So my routine is off, and I just don't know what to do with myself. I'm getting ready for Kenya, but there aren't many things I can do. It's probably a good thing the people that are going are the one's coming with me. There are others that could've come, but that would've altered my life considerably.
I had James all day, and he made me smile all day. He is so cute and fun, even though he's not feeling well. He was so snotty and coughed so much this morning, but after our snuggle he was ready to go for the day.
I have been listening to music lately that is just killing me. So emo and sad. haha
I guess that's where I've been lately though, so it's fitting.
Maybe not sad, just contemplative. So many things to think about. Things that I didn't think I'd be contemplating, but here I am.
The cell phone and texting is one thing that sure has changed how we communicate. I don't know how I feel about it right now. I love that I can keep in touch with everyone, but while I'm gone and I can't, will I miss it? I think that maybe sometimes I will, but for the most part I will be so busy, and in a bit of shock quite often, so it will be ok.
I am worried about what I'll think about while I'm gone. I am also worried about what I'll feel, because I can't control how I feel. I can control what I do about it though. I just have to remind myself of that.
I feel so far removed from who I've been for the last few years, but I am more confident than before, so maybe I am more myself? I am just not sure. This is why people always say they don't want to relive their early 20s. 25 has proven to be a very interesting, life changing year. Maybe I am just growing up.
I just don't know which way is up at the moment, my normal life seems to have been turned upside down. For one thing I don't have school. So my routine is off, and I just don't know what to do with myself. I'm getting ready for Kenya, but there aren't many things I can do. It's probably a good thing the people that are going are the one's coming with me. There are others that could've come, but that would've altered my life considerably.
I had James all day, and he made me smile all day. He is so cute and fun, even though he's not feeling well. He was so snotty and coughed so much this morning, but after our snuggle he was ready to go for the day.
I have been listening to music lately that is just killing me. So emo and sad. haha
I guess that's where I've been lately though, so it's fitting.
Maybe not sad, just contemplative. So many things to think about. Things that I didn't think I'd be contemplating, but here I am.
The cell phone and texting is one thing that sure has changed how we communicate. I don't know how I feel about it right now. I love that I can keep in touch with everyone, but while I'm gone and I can't, will I miss it? I think that maybe sometimes I will, but for the most part I will be so busy, and in a bit of shock quite often, so it will be ok.
I am worried about what I'll think about while I'm gone. I am also worried about what I'll feel, because I can't control how I feel. I can control what I do about it though. I just have to remind myself of that.
I feel so far removed from who I've been for the last few years, but I am more confident than before, so maybe I am more myself? I am just not sure. This is why people always say they don't want to relive their early 20s. 25 has proven to be a very interesting, life changing year. Maybe I am just growing up.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Belated St. Patrick's Day
Colin, Colleen and I came up island for St. Patrick's Day and it turned into a fun weekend. I was busy at school, and when we had been talking about coming up island I thought that it was the next month, not two weeks away.
It ended up being fine, since I got everything done, as per usual.
We drove up on Friday afternoon, we went to the spit and had a fire, then slept on the boats. We didn't have the proper mattress on the boat so it was a pretty uncomfortable sleep.
Saturday we had a delicious breakfast at the Sandbar, then came back to the house. Colleen and Colin went back to the boat for a nap, and Will and I came to the house.
When they came back to the house the boys began working on the boat and Colleen and I began drinking. They did too, only they were productive at the same time.
We shot the red rider bb gun at cans in the backyard. Then drank at the Legion. I felt like a forty year old red neck for sure. But it was really fun. Drinks at the Legion were only 3 bucks, we played Shuffleboard, then walked home. We had another fire, this one in the back yard, and were in bed around 11. We are awesome.
It ended up being fine, since I got everything done, as per usual.
We drove up on Friday afternoon, we went to the spit and had a fire, then slept on the boats. We didn't have the proper mattress on the boat so it was a pretty uncomfortable sleep.
Saturday we had a delicious breakfast at the Sandbar, then came back to the house. Colleen and Colin went back to the boat for a nap, and Will and I came to the house.
When they came back to the house the boys began working on the boat and Colleen and I began drinking. They did too, only they were productive at the same time.
We shot the red rider bb gun at cans in the backyard. Then drank at the Legion. I felt like a forty year old red neck for sure. But it was really fun. Drinks at the Legion were only 3 bucks, we played Shuffleboard, then walked home. We had another fire, this one in the back yard, and were in bed around 11. We are awesome.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Done, done, done...
My first year of university is done. Well, I have to do my practicum but that is different. No more assignments, woohoo. I was so sick of papers by the end of the term.
We gave Rhonda a plant and two new books, and a card that we covered with out writing. She was so excited, but we didn't want her to brag because we didn't do that for all of our profs. She was laughing saying that she's piggie and Graham is elephant and it's so true.
Last night about 20 of us went out for dinner at 1550's. Brianna and I got ready here and I wore my topshop jumper for the first time. That thing is as cute as I remember.
Dinner was fun, and most of the girls, (and Taylor) were ready to go to Boutique after. Brianna, Shahin, Emma and I decided the Wicket and BBJ's sounded like a better idea.
It was nice to hang out with the three of them for an evening.
At BBJ's there was a lot of confidence boosting going on. Girls, boys. old men, all checking me out and some making quite rude remarks. Shahin was a pretty good body guard though. I did have to kick him a couple of times though. (not hard of course)
I was home by midnight, and asleep by one(ish). Now I'm up, waiting to go see Will. We'll meet up in Nanaimo and get some stuff for the boat.
Let the painting begin.
We gave Rhonda a plant and two new books, and a card that we covered with out writing. She was so excited, but we didn't want her to brag because we didn't do that for all of our profs. She was laughing saying that she's piggie and Graham is elephant and it's so true.
Last night about 20 of us went out for dinner at 1550's. Brianna and I got ready here and I wore my topshop jumper for the first time. That thing is as cute as I remember.
Dinner was fun, and most of the girls, (and Taylor) were ready to go to Boutique after. Brianna, Shahin, Emma and I decided the Wicket and BBJ's sounded like a better idea.
It was nice to hang out with the three of them for an evening.
At BBJ's there was a lot of confidence boosting going on. Girls, boys. old men, all checking me out and some making quite rude remarks. Shahin was a pretty good body guard though. I did have to kick him a couple of times though. (not hard of course)
I was home by midnight, and asleep by one(ish). Now I'm up, waiting to go see Will. We'll meet up in Nanaimo and get some stuff for the boat.
Let the painting begin.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Deep Water Running
Are you kidding me? I love this class. It was so hard, and Jayne kicked our butts, but it was amazing. Janna, Lisa, Brianna and Emma all came with me today and it was so fun.
We need to do this all the time.
I think it was just what I needed, I've been quite down lately. I am attributing it to barely sleeping this weekend, and because school is coming to an end. I can't believe how sad I am about the last part.
The weekend was more than worth it though.
Friday Janna and I had dinner here, then went down to the Metro to see Erin's dance performance. It was really good, and we had a few drinks in between.
We went to the Mint afterwards and had a couple of drinks, then ended up at Irish Times. We wound up back at her house around 2:30 that night, and I passed out hard.
She got me up at 7:30 because we had to go downtown to get her car before pay parking went into effect at 8:00. I came home and hung out with Jayne and Sharde before heading over to C. & C.'s for a bit to meet Raven. She is so cute. We went for a walk down Dallas Rd. and saw two eagles swooping for some road kill, which entertained Kathy and Kris. After that I met back up with Janna, Lisa and Steph. We drove up to Janna's Mom's for turkey dinner and the hockey game.
Norm made place-mats with the Canucks whale eating the flames symbol. It was hilarious. Then after dinner he came out with matching coaster. I love how much they harass Janna about being a flames fan, they call her Sparky. Too funny.
There were so many funny things that night, things I shouldn't go into detail about but I'll list them for my own memories.
1. black velvet pull up pants
2. the genie bra
3. ice cream sandwich
4. I can't think right now but I'll remember soon.
It was just over all a great night. I didn't sleep at all Saturday either, spent it rolling around and not wanting the weekend to end.
Sunday Steph texted Janna to make me hot chocolate and bring it upstairs.
So lazy, but awesome. Janna's parents had breakfast all made for us, we watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and curling. Curling is like gibberish to me, I don't understand it at all.
We drove home and all crashed in the car, (slept that is) and I did nothing on Sunday night.
Monday I was bummed, needing a hug. I can't wait for Friday.
Tomorrow I'm at Caboose, finishing my lit assignment, then Thursday is it. No more school. So weird.
Where did this year go? Really. It makes me sad how fast things go by. Some days are a struggle, but it can't be over yet.
P.S. One month to the day till we leave. Ahhhhhhh
We need to do this all the time.
I think it was just what I needed, I've been quite down lately. I am attributing it to barely sleeping this weekend, and because school is coming to an end. I can't believe how sad I am about the last part.
The weekend was more than worth it though.
Friday Janna and I had dinner here, then went down to the Metro to see Erin's dance performance. It was really good, and we had a few drinks in between.
We went to the Mint afterwards and had a couple of drinks, then ended up at Irish Times. We wound up back at her house around 2:30 that night, and I passed out hard.
She got me up at 7:30 because we had to go downtown to get her car before pay parking went into effect at 8:00. I came home and hung out with Jayne and Sharde before heading over to C. & C.'s for a bit to meet Raven. She is so cute. We went for a walk down Dallas Rd. and saw two eagles swooping for some road kill, which entertained Kathy and Kris. After that I met back up with Janna, Lisa and Steph. We drove up to Janna's Mom's for turkey dinner and the hockey game.
Norm made place-mats with the Canucks whale eating the flames symbol. It was hilarious. Then after dinner he came out with matching coaster. I love how much they harass Janna about being a flames fan, they call her Sparky. Too funny.
There were so many funny things that night, things I shouldn't go into detail about but I'll list them for my own memories.
1. black velvet pull up pants
2. the genie bra
3. ice cream sandwich
4. I can't think right now but I'll remember soon.
It was just over all a great night. I didn't sleep at all Saturday either, spent it rolling around and not wanting the weekend to end.
Sunday Steph texted Janna to make me hot chocolate and bring it upstairs.
So lazy, but awesome. Janna's parents had breakfast all made for us, we watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and curling. Curling is like gibberish to me, I don't understand it at all.
We drove home and all crashed in the car, (slept that is) and I did nothing on Sunday night.
Monday I was bummed, needing a hug. I can't wait for Friday.
Tomorrow I'm at Caboose, finishing my lit assignment, then Thursday is it. No more school. So weird.
Where did this year go? Really. It makes me sad how fast things go by. Some days are a struggle, but it can't be over yet.
P.S. One month to the day till we leave. Ahhhhhhh
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