You learn something from every situation

Yes, its true! You learn something from everything!
I have been giving this whole living situation lots of thought... I am quite glad to have had this experience living in Vancouver with my Aunt.

I have learned extra patience
I am now able to completely follow someone else's rules.
I have learned how to grocery shop just for myself
I now know how to make my own food in a quick manner but very healthy
Because there is no communication I have learned to be on my own

I was talking to one of my friends about moving out with her for March and she seemed super excited, but now nothing. Its ok though... don't worry. Its only 4 more months until I am done my first year :) Then 2 months off, then back again... But I will absolutely not be living here. Dunno where just not here...

Snow Day

Went tobogganing, oh my goodness soooo much fun! We went to a place just across the street from our lovely home. Naima, Gav and I rocked the slopes! Love the snow!
Gav and Naima ready to go!

 Falito chased Naima down

 Boo and I

 She flew over the jump and safely onto the pavement. Her response? "That was awesome! Can we do that again?"

 Going sooo fast!

 She crashed into the fence laughing so hard she fell over

 Daddy pulling Naima all the way to the hill

I also have a picture somewhere with Falito pulling the sled up the hill. Naima rode the sled down and Falito pulled it up. Oh my goodness sooo cute!

Study time

Look at these cue cards! This is what I am studying for the next 4 days... wish me luck!

Moving day in 4 months!

Ooo I'm excited! I started talking to people about moving out next year. So comes June I will be completely out of here! And in September... I will be in a new place!!! Not 100% sure who I am going to live with, I just know I have to get out of here! I cannot stand another rule... I want to be treated like its my place too! Isin't that a fair expectation? Well.. I think so...


I may become a Burnaby girl :P

Sat night hockey

Oh my gosh, what a fun night! We went to the pub with a bunch of friends for Sat night hockey. Canucks kicked butt! I got my first jersey and a little tipsy... oh goodness it was fun! So proud of my jersey, wait till I get home and ill post a pic :-)      This is my pic :P

 We had beer, wings, peanut chocolate cake, ooo and nachos! Soo much food!
We had many laughs with great people! Oh how I miss my friends. It was soo nice seeing you peeps!

Good thing that same day, we took the pup to the park and both Gav and I did a couple laps around it, we also took him for his regular walk and went down to the beach and 260 + stairs! At the bar we had to leave my car, so my sister drove us home... We walked today to pick it up, took only 40 min walking pretty fast. Not to shabby for a couple of outta shape people ;)

Pup tag

Got our little pup a new tag.
It was a laser printer thing.

Vancouver

I'm on one of Vancouver's bridges with the lions on either side, common you know what its called don't ya? Well I'm heading home. It's such a beautiful day, I wish this picture could show how beautiful it really is. A man walked by me today with flowers. I though oh how sweet, maybe for his wife/girlfriend, or maybe for his momma to show her how much he appreciates her. No matter the reason, I hope it was for a good reason.

That reminds me. Yesterday I Aww a young boy about 5 with his mother. The boy was dressed like any boy should be in the morning, clean clothes that were in good condition. The mother dressed as if she had a big important meeting, classy business wear. The boy hopped off the transit bus, and ran around the corner to the skytrain. The mother quickly grabbed her newspaper from the Chinese man handing them out as fast as he could to the on coming traffic of busy people piling out of the skytrain. The mother then dashed after the boy.
It's interesting, I thought to myself how different city life is from town life, yet its practically the same! The boy knew exactly where he was going. Like he has been doing it everyday. Which makes sense, he probably did do this every day. The mom seemed so calm with him running about dozens of people around busy streets. This just got my thinking and remembering. My momma would have had a frenzy... although I could bike around my neighbourhood and know when all my neighbours would be home and who they were. I could knock on their door and ask for sugar lol (typical I know...) but true!
I wonder the impacts living and growing up in a town has had on me compared to the effects growing up in the city has had and will have on this little boy.

Dishes

She left dishes in the sink without water! She told me 3 times not to do this! Baa

Selfishness/sickness

Baa, I'm sick...
I did not handle my sickness very well today... First of all I only got about 15 min of sleep last night because I was sweating in my 30 degree bedroom with my head pounding and sore teeth. Oh yeah, did I mention I that cannot have MY window open...
So I went to school bright and early with a head full of pressure and my eyes felt like they had so much pressure behind them they were going to pop out!
I made my closest friend in school cry today, omg, I felt bad! I snapped at her for being negative when all she needed was some sympathy... How did I get so bottled up in my own world to think that I can kick someone so kind down? Sorry my sweet friend!
At lunch I decided to go up to the classroom and have a snooze before I hurt someone else. I actually slept! Goodness it felt good to have quiet and not be so freaking hot! After that I felt a little better too! Now, my head still hurts, my eyes still hurt and my throat still hurts... but I feel better :) I almost finished my annotated bibliography! Woo!
I cannot believe it is only Tuesday... I want Friday to be here... like always...
I'm working on my Microbi cue cards, midterm test is coming up soon. Ha changed my mind... its 9pm, I'm going to attempt to sleep... wish me luck!!!

Time

Lol this is a quick baa blog post...

If you say your going to be arriving at a certain time then get there at that time! Otherwise, don't come!
It's that simple.

I'm not talking about 10 min late or anything, I mean 2 hours late. Sheesh

Growth of the little one

Naima is growing so fast... literally! This is over an inch in the last month and a bit. Sheeesh.

Naima and Gav snuggling on the couch after a very eventful day! Craig and Kim came over, we all went for a hike at Neck point. I forgot how beautiful it is there. Shoulda took pics, but Gav did... so I'll just have to wait for him to post them to fb then I'll take em' lol. We went to white spot for a little bite to eat, then I started packing for Vancouver... how time flys!

Rainy weekends

So its pouring down rain today... at first I was bummed out, but then we thought of all these super fun things to do! Last night was great! We set up the living room like a theater with the projector we watched movies and brought both our beds in the living room. We had popcorn and everything! Oh yes! It started out with a pancake and baccon breakfast, then my older sis Michelle bought our little Naima 9 games in one, checkers, tick tac toe, and the last game we played was bingo!

After bored games we showered, and headed to the mall to pick up some undies for me, contacts, and Naima a big girl chair now that she is over 40 pounds. Aww so grown up! We are back now at home and watching Atlantis with our projector! The couches are set as a movie theater. Oh how I love our life! This evening we are going to prob have Mike and Michelle up for beef stew. Yum! Tomorrow we will be up at 5am for a beautiful sunrise just around the corner from our place with hot chocolate in hand andall bundled up. I guess I have to go back to the mainland tomorrow too. But I mustn't think about that now...

Boat

I'm on the boat again. Going to see my love and little Naima. We have big plans this weekend! Sunrise hike, a little photo shoot, puppy park then snuggling at home in blankets with a old movie of Naima's choice. I wonder what other mischief we will get up to...?

Church

This church is so beautiful I cannot even believe it!  I walk by it every day to and from school. I am just dieing to go in and see what it looks like on the inside. I was thinking this would be a fun place to take wedding photos... like after the wedding, ya know? I bet I could talk Gav into dressing up for something like this. I wish I could have got a better picture... but the further I went back the bigger the slope... which kinda looked dumb...

I was planning on going to the gym with my girly friend today... I didn't know that her gym was at least 20 min away from my apt... damn! I was looking at other gyms... but I dunno. Would I actually go if I had to go alone??? I dunno. Maybe I'll just do extra exercise on the weekends.... Blast

Younger sisters have to grow up...

My younger sister is turning 19... yes I know she is drinking age. So what is she going to spend jet birthday doing? She's going out to clubs. I did the same 4 years ago for my 19th. I'm sad I can't go... she is having it in Victoria that's a 2 and a half hour drive from my home, plus they are staying at a hotel... I can't afford any of it. I would love to spend my younger sisters 19th birthday with her in Victoria! But I cannot. I wish she would do it on Nanaimo... I love my little sis.
Alas this is not possible... so maybe the 20th birthday we will do it up in Vancouver? Yes that would be a fun adventure! I'll suggest this!

Tuesday

I woke up this morning thinking its Wednesday... but its not... its only Tuesday... how disappointing.

Now that I think about it, its really not that disappointing at all. I get an extra day to learn something today. Woo, for an extra day!!

Living with People

Baa, this is a venting post! I cannot stand how freaking hot it is in the apt!!!! She turns the heat up to 30 degrees! Why would any human like living in this kind of heat!? Whats wrong with you?!?!? I cannot sleep in this. I turned down the heat yesterday evening and she came in to tell me I cannot do this...

Baa! I have changed soo many things moving here!
1. Cover of toilet seat stays up
2. Water with soap has to be in the sink at all times
3. Dishes must be washed the moment I am done with them
4. I cannot mention the smell of smoke in the house
5. I have to "deal with" the fact that I can never open my bedroom window because she smokes outside
6. I can only have one corner of the fridge, not half, just a corner
7. I have to deal with 30 degree heat inside my room (my heater is the hottest)
8. I cannot leave my bread/dry foods in the kitchen, I have to keep them in my room
9. She has first priority of showering

These are stupid things, but things none the less...
I cannot stand them!
I'll just keep telling myself only 4 more sleeps until I get to go home and have control of my toilet and heat!

Client

Phew a client clinic day! In the morning we started out with a lecture class. We learnt everything you could ever know about toothpaste, if you have any questions at all ask me or your dental hygienist. We know more than anyone. Then we got out 10 min early (woo) and everyone headed down to clinic. My client was a new lesson for me. She walked in upset. Now the first apt we ever had together she told me her whole story, her whole life. It made me so sad for her... today though tested how sympathetic I can be as well as how comfortable I can make my client. I asked if she wanted to take a day to herself, she said "no, if I leave I will have all the responsibilities 3 hours early. This is my time to relax." I just wanted to give her a huge hug the moment I saw tears.

I am finding out some days are going to be stressful working in the real world. I only get 1-1 1/2 hours to see a client which will probably be mostly superficial...

I have learnt many life skills in the past 5 months that I will never forget. Who knew going into dental hygiene, I would learn life skills!

Apartments

My neighbours alarm will not stop. It's starts up every 10 min for 5 min. I am soo cranky I want to cry! I hate apartments! I want to go home! It's 1:30am, it started at 10pm... I have to be up at 6 am...

5 more sleeps

Another weekend has passed. It was our last weekend with just my man and I. It was awesome! We snuggled in bed, talked about what's going on right now, the stresses we have. I love talking about that stuff. I can't read his mind so I can't tell whats going on with him unless he tell me. I think we have very open communication. We are such a perfect couple for each other! He was talking about his very future tattoo. He wants to get things that remind him of me and our children. I think that is incredible devotion! I never thought he would ever consider getting anything that was permanent on his body to do with me. No because I don't think he loves me, but because it is a crazy world out there! We always promised each other we would go to councilling if something big ever happened...

We are also lucky in that we both believe in God. And I know it doesn't sound like much, but its proven that 90% of couples that believe in something maintain the strength of their relationship... oh course there will be ups and downs. But we have something that not everyone has.

Thats all for now. I am just soo happy in my relationship!
Kisses and hugs to you my shmoops!

Ammonite falls

Thought I would upload some more photos from the falls, it is too beautiful to resist!

My pup and I starting out our hike

This is my man and I

The beautiful falls

Ammonite falls

Today was an amazing day. I love weekends home with my man. We pulled out mattress into the living room and watched movies (the social network) it was great, highly recommended! Gav is kinda a nerd so all he wanted to do was geek out after... I am so proud to call him mine. I have no doubts he will be the next mark zuckerburg.

this is Ammonite falls, its around Benson mt. It's only 10 min drive and 30 min hike from my home in the island. This was our first time here, absolutly beautiful! I cannot wait to go back again! We got lost our first attempt going in, did a little back tracking and forked off to the right. I cannot believe we live so close to so many beautiful areas! People come from all over the place to see the sites we have in our backyards! Oh yes we are soo lucky.

Happy Friday!

I can't believe it, its Friday! I get out early today too! I am just soo happy!

My friend that is living with me just got a local job so that means he will be home every weekend... he is a great friend but I need alone time with my gavin... I think this is going to be a challenge in our relationship... we will see though, there is no point in stressing just yet. Besides, I have many other things to worry about while I am in school, can't waste my time thinking about it.

I want to scratch this last post, I think it will be so great! He will be home every weekend (which is soooo good for him!) and he has a girl he is seeing that lives here, and his little boy that is here. He wants to settle down and build a foundation. This is the best time in his life to start this! I am sooo selfish, its going to be great to have him here! I am so proud he found a local job! Way to go Jeff fa fa!

(March 12) Its great having him here! Not a struggle at all! Gav and I get loads of alone time, and it forces us to get out of the house other times. Happy!

An American Tail

 This is from a song "An American Tail" 

I was singing it instead of focusing on hw, thinking of my man... 

I feel so far away sometimes, eventhough we are just a ferry ride away.

Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight
Someone's thinking of me and loving me tonight
Somewhere out there someone's saying a prayer
That we'll find one another in that big somewhere out there

And even though I know how very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star
And when the night wind starts to sing a lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky

Somewhere out there if love can see us through
Then we'll be together somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true

 
And even though I know how very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishing on the same bright star
And when the night wind starts to sing a lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky

Somewhere out there if love can see us through
Then we'll be together somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true

Oh Gav, how I love you! xoxo

Brr

My goodness its another very cold morning. It's February! Doesn't it warm up soon? I couldn't imagine what its like other places... Ontario had a big snow storm last night. There was lightening and thunder! at least we have no snow... who am I kidding, I love snow.
I have my last client today if the week. She is pretty nice. (last week she was 45 min late) today she promised to be on time.

It's 7:43 am and I already can't wait to go to sleep... its probably because I know my first class is microbiology... oh the instructor is sooo boring! It's not even just that, she is incredibly smart, and because of that she is a know it all.

I wonder what the world has in store for me today... enjoy your day!

Pay Cheque

Woo my man did his first payroll! I am so proud of him. We both created 5 year goals after dating for 6 months.
Mine were: to own a house, finish school, married.
His were: to own his own business, marriage, and to have residual income

So far we are doing pretty well, I should be finished 1 year after my 5 year goal, we have a home, he has his own business, next is marriage and residual income. PIECE OF CAKE! We can do this! Go team GJ!

Love you sweetie! xoxo

Be Thankful

I saw this on a fb post that one of my friends wrote down from their instructor. I truly believe this! We are soo lucky to be able to get an education, have a place to sleep, food to eat, and the Internet to learn from.

Be Thankful

Be Thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
 If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
 for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
 During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
 because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
 Be thankful for your mistakes.
 They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you are tired and weary,
 because it means you've made a difference.
 It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
 A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.

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