June 2, 2000
Registered for chemistry. Prepare to work my butt off. ;-)
Some interesting things - sniffing candles, aromatherapy, smelling lotions. Yes my friend is making me into a sniffer. ;-Þ But they were good (some mmm) others were ... can we say "burning nostrils"? Some reflective moments - 9 months eh? Still can't believe he said that; flashing buses [was saved this time ;-)]; certain unlikeable people ... the memories are still good though.
It was an enjoyable day , thanks. ;-)
N.B.:In the month of May my thoughts page was hit 117 times. Wow ;-) Thanks to all the people who come and read. I hope you enjoy all the entries
June 4, 2000
My friends have never dropped by unexpectedly. They never are "just passing by" and stop in. The one time they do, and I missed them. Dammit!
June 6, 2000
I was reading something yesterday that a friend of a friend wrote, and I got thinking. Have you ever noticed how some people just can't accept things the way they are if they are slightly imperfect? This person is a short person but has gotten used to his height and accepts it. Yet his parents felt that he needed to have growth hormones pumped into him so he could be a "normal" height. Now I know that being short and being diabetic have very few similarities but I know what he means. My parents are forever telling me about the new advances in medicine and how close they are to "finding a cure". But I'm not interested. I've been diabetic for almost 6 years, and accept that it's a part of me. I don't want to be a guinea pig for all these "cures" they have found. So what that a few people have been insulin free for 14 or 15 months. What happens in 14 or 15 years? I take insulin twice a day, everyday for all the days of my life. By being part of this islet transplant cure I'd have to take a pill for all the rest of my life to prevent rejection. I'd rather have the needles than being hooked up to tubes and things if the long term goes wrong. So as this friend of a friend of mine said - "Short is me" I say " Being diabetic is me" and let me be that.
June 7, 2000
Kiss the rain Whenever you need me Kiss the rain Whenever I'm gone, too long. If your lips Feel lonely and thirsty Kiss the rain And wait for the dawn. Keep in mind We're under the same sky And the nights As empty for me, as for you If ya feel You can't wait till mornin' Kiss the rain
"Kiss the Rain" by Billie Myers
Two months ... ;-)June 11, 2000
Well despite the weather, it was a successful wedding and reception. All went well. We had way too many soft drinks, and beer (yet even with the cold weather we went through 2 and a half cases of 24). Even the next day - over 24 hrs - the ice still hasn't melted. The newleyweds arrived home around 1:30 and they had some interesting stories. We had recruits come to help pack up ... more stories were told and beers drunk than things got put away. Most of the food got eaten last night so we're not overwhelmed with leftovers. Most of it got eaten this afternoon too. Some hightlights: velcro + a veil = pulling off of veil running aroud for last minute things photo opts gallor - "my living room" "can you hold the garter and look at me?" "not going to ask" our cameraman at the church - "put your arm around your daughter" "no the veil!!" hopalong Cassidy walking down the with his daughter as the crinolin fell down watching for the grate - not me of course almost falling out - I wasn't I tell you!!! (wear a turtleneck) the bubbles calamity - opening, dripping, spitting, flinging more photos at the duck pond with chattering teeth and many, many digs and insults flying around (mostly from the bestman) "aren't you cold?" for the zillionth time - NO!!! catching the bouquet - second attempt - after it exploded on contact with the ground on the first - not a pretty sight afterwards our barman catching the garter - "I feel weird going home with this..." being the object of possesion ... grumble grossing out the barman - bet you didn't think I'd do it eh? stolen kisses the "champagne incident" dancing in the tent moving floorboards and skipping CDs slow dancing ... with the bestman and my man the bride and groom's first dance - Lonestar's Amazed -aww "are you drunk?" "I haven't had anything" "oh" whiny people who can't stand being cold getting changed out of my dress the clean up crew (once again) and of course the goodnight ;-) (I never will know about the morning "wood" though ... at least not in the near future)
June 14, 2000
"Out, damn'd spot! out, I say! ..." - Lady Macbeth The red spot that once was seen is now gone. What's wrong with me?
June 18, 2000
Well last night was described as "..interesting" and "..different", but I really enjoyed it. But then by the end of the night I was known as the morbid one so I guess it fits that I had fun. (But we were eating on coffins it's just a fact that they were children's coffin's - I couldn't help pointing that out.) We went to La Maison Hauntee, and some of us got scared. We started off meeting a hissing vampire at the door, followed by a dark staircase leading upstaires to the bar to wait to be called for our table. A guy bought me a drink ;-) (he's known for being generous but I've never had anyone buy me a drink before). We learned many things "I'm a screamer", and never to work at Concordia. Then we were seated and met all the ghouls. "Is your chest real? Would you like to work at the Bordello?", getting scared from behind, the acts onstage (she was flexible I bet you noticed that - yes but she had these intense eyes), the magician (amazing rings and .... swallowing razors), then "keep your feet under the tables and don't move!!" I can proudly say that I only got startled twice so I'm not a scardy cat. I would definately go back there. Now that I know what to expect. But I'd definately wait until I don't know what to expect. The food was good, the place looked amazing, the lighting and special effects would astound even a certain somebody I know, and the costumes were really good too. So it was truly an amazing experience and definately worthwhile. Thanks for including me. ;-)
June 20, 2000
As of 2:00PM today I am now an only child in my family. It makes it sound like a death occured in the family, but it's not so. My mother says it feels like it .... but I'm not so sure. Either way it was difficult to see them go. "Try to walk away, and I chock; try to say goodbye, and I stumble ..." believe it or not I almost did.
June 24, 2000
Well last night wasn't what was to be expected, but sometimes if things don't go as planned they are better. This was the case last night. I had a great time at the "rad get together" and got to meet some pretty nice guys. I talked with them all night because a certain somebody was busy with other things. But c'est la vie. It was an interesting "collision of random people", and I had fun. If only some people can take a hint then it would've been a bit better. But I think it was topped of when my dad told me that the whole party was in the car. Sad as it seems it was true - but then the best people at the party were in the car so it all worked out fine. I'm glad I was included.
June 25, 2000
Well another day, another party. For all you out there who are recovering from Grad - enjoy it while it lasts. I just got back from a party too. I got to hear all the stories - it was interesting. I learned some interesting thing, found out some new nicknames (was it "Morbid Mel" that stuck? And I do so love "Jiggling Jill"), things to do with a hole in your hand, some pretty interesting pictures, "wave to the car", butt pictures, flying Patty (I'd love to see that pic!!), hanging around in the park, dancing, listening to music, looking at pics. It was all good. To top off the night was the episode with the fork. The jokes after that just kept flying. I'm curious as to how it will all come out. (Double meaning there too....)
To the grads of 2000 - all my friends - have a great summer, congrats on your achievements and I'm proud of you all - follow your dreams. ;-)
June 28, 2000
Well I actually went to work today. It was kinda fun to look after the little ones. Although with 9 kids all under 5, it was kinda hectic. I think the high-chair cuties are the best though. What with trading food, having mashed potato mascara and a stawberry yogourt beard & moustashe it was quite a sight to see. Then there was the "petite pisine" catastrophe, and the many many other little things to see and say. But I'm going back tomorrow so I will have more stories and (yes it's true) memories of the little monsters and the still little but not so monsterish children. Can't wait 'till next time.
June 29, 2000
Got greeted by one of the high-chair cuties the minute I walked in this morning. It was adorable to see him walking towards me with his arms held up so I could pick him up and hold him. But then he was back to his old tricks. Can we say he's going to be a little player when he gets older? There was only 6 when I got there but we made it to 9 by the time lunch came. MMMM ... macaroni with meat sauce ... can we say the even though I wasn't eating any and I was helping neither of the high-chair cuties they still managed to get the sauce on themselves, the high chair and me. Well another shirt in the wash. But they were a bit better behaved(???). Although nobody peed on the patio there was a lot more crying today than yesterday. And I was told I might be asked back for Wednesday, so maybe I won't be jobless this summer afterall. ;-)
June 30, 2000
Had a "play date" this evening. It was quite amusing and fun actually. We went shopping at Simons : "Surprise your boyfriend, and don't wear any ..." yeah right...!! "I'm not a skirt person". Plenty of gossip and things to catch up with. "We're like this" is my new catch phrase I think. Let's just hope I end my usual ritual of getting tired of people quickly. My limit has previously been one year, and I've surpassed this with some people already. Perhaps it will change. Maybe this time it will be different. And yes I do think too much I guess. ...... "Till next time ... and another "play date". ;-)