March 2, 2002
Well, a test that was riding on everything seemed to blow up in my face. I may be wrong, but it's unlikely. I should be upset right now. I was right after the test, but I've forgiven myself since then I guess. Since discussing things with others, and in my mind recently, I'm kinda looking forward to my second choice. It won't be so upsetting if I make it there instead. "The finest tapestry takes patience and the ability to wait/For each thread to support the bigger picture and the larger purpose/And in the fearless, reckless pursuit of intimate love/It is not the destination it's the journey" - Amanda Marshall (The Gypsy) In recent events I think this applies to almost everything - I've had so many starts and stops now, but all seemed to be good for me at the time. This failed attempt at the Journalism test might be just another step backwards I need to make it to my destination.
On the plus side --> AMANDA MARSHALL CONCERT TONIGHT AT 8!!!!!!!! Hell ya!! This will be amazing - Five for Fighting is opening so I get to see "Superman" performed live as well. This is a night where nothing can go wrong - and if anything does, it will roll off my back like water -- I'll let NOTHING get in the way of my high for this concert!!
March 3, 2002
Well an amazing show was put on last night at the Metropolis. Five for Fighting was amazing and deserved so much more than the three lines it got as a review in today's paper. Amanda Marshall put on an amazing show with a great stage and some incredible effects with the backdrop of her stage. She had some great stories to tell and kept the audience in the palm of her hands. I'm so glad I was there. Five for Fighting had a low key but emotional set with their amazing ballads and meaningful lyrics. It was definately a concert not to have missed, and I'm glad I was there - especially glad to have shared the experience with my guy, even though he was reluctant to go at the beginning. I can't wait to get the pics developped and posted since we were standing so close to the stage, the pictures will be really good. Note: There is a correction to be made on the February 27th entry. The Long Island Ice tea pitcher was not a 32 oz, but a 60 oz pitcher that was drunk that night. Apologies from the management are extended to all participants involved.
March 19, 2002
Well the more the semester progresses, the farther behind I seem to get. It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the fact that I don't feel like doing the work, so the less I do, the more piles on and I get farther behind. Does that make sense? Either way, I had a kickass day at the Parade on Sunday. It was my first St Patrick's Day Parade since I was in grade two, so this one is more memorable. That could be too because of the exciting events that happened. Seeing someone from my church in the parade - "I know you!", "I know you too!!", "Who was that?", "I can't remember his name!!!"; seeing my friend's cousin in the parade and yelling at him by name - I think he was a little confused; shaking hands with the mayor of Montreal himself, Mr. Tremblay; hi-fiveing the Allouettes' mascot, Touche, as well as Brian Chiu, and Anthony Calvillo on the float; the brawl we just barely got out of as it made its way into the middle of St Catherine's and in front of the whole parade; the funny drunk guy near us who kept yelling at the people in the parade to be lively and smile; and the pushy people near us that we just can't escape from; and finally enjoying all the floats that went by - especially the lively Concordia, Mix 96, The Gazette, Dawson, and the many others. All in all it was pretty neat. Next year will be just as amazing I hope - "Next year we're waiting around Fort Street and hopping on any float okay?", and we will be sure to not have any work to go to, job interviews, or presentations for school since "I like going with you - you're so loud!" - wait until next year when we'll have some alcohol, it will be even better! After the parade my interview went really well. I should go to a parade everytime before an interview since I wasn't the least bit nervous. I hope all works out, not because I really want this job, but because I really want A job this summer. At least I'm keeping my options open. Then Monday morning was the revealing of a whole new lifestyle that I'm not looking forward to. The idea of carb counting doesn't bother me so much as the possible 4 plus injections each day. So far it's only 3 now with a possiblity of carb counting, and I'm hoping this gets me under control and not make things worse or cause me to be a 4 day injection pillow. Hmm, think I'll be getting some permantent holes soon? I don't know why or how people would do 4 or more injections a day volunterily. So much for being partially normal - I'll always be the insulin junkie. So now I guess after I've vented off some insecurities of this new lifestyle I can get back to the mundane life I live to day. Back to homework, school, friends, etc, and the ability to look forward to this weekend when my parents leave for Ottawa and I can have a quiet weekend alone in the house with some benefits. Although, the new regime has crushed my spirits a little - but I guess I can get over it, I suppose. Here's to hoping it all gets ironed out before I go crazy, or just ballistic.
March 26, 2002
Well it's been awhile since I last updated. Some interesting news has come about recently. The weekend was quite nice. My parents went away to Ottawa, I actually made dinner (which was ready when my honey came back from work) which worked out quite well. Parents went away the same weekend we could celebrate our 1 year and 6 months anniversary. Ironic isn't it? Also quite ironic since both of us didn't realize the significance of the date until that day, then we took advantage of the empty house and had a candle lit dinner with some white wine to celebrate. Everything worked out wonderfully. So that was the wonderful quiet weekend that was had. Spring break starts tomorrow for Dawson College. There's no school until next Wednesday. Woohoo!! Now we just have to fix up the remaining details of our spur of the moment road trip to Ottawa we just made up this morning. It will be great fun to just hop in a car and drive with some great friends and some good music and amazing conversation. So far we've got museums to visit, restaurants to try out, and a university to tour. It should be pretty damn amazing. I can't wait!!
March 28, 2002
Some more good news has come my way recently. I have knowledge that all the universities I applied to have received my application and will be making their decisions soon, I hope. I also now know that I have a job for the summer. Woohoo!! It's only a $7 an hour job, but it's something that I have anyways. Now if only the $14 an hour job comes through I'd be really pleased. Hopefully I can survive the training session that will be soon approaching. On the stressful side of things two huge final papers were handed in today with 20 minutes to spare before they would be considered late. If a certain somebody decides to begin a paper that needs to be 8 to 10 pages long the NIGHT BEFORE it's due ... that certain somebody will pay the consequences of an extremely stressed out girlfriend and wil be lacking an editor. But that's just a little pet peeve I won't be dealing with for a little while anyways. All in all it was stressful but isn't some stress in life good? Then again .... a good hearty workout in the evening didn't exactly help my tense muscles much. The person with the idea to try something different from Tae Box should be suffering sore, uncomfortable muscles tomorrow as a result of our Body Shaping/Circuit Training alternative to Tae Box. She's better be as sore as the rest of us!! ;-)