I have a sick little girl and we're going to be home together all day tomorrow. To make her feel better, and save my own sanity, I headed to Chapters to get books for both of us, so we can make it through tomorrow. My baby girl is now 4 years old and she is affectionate but not as snuggly has she once was. So I enjoy the extra snuggles when she is sick. And how could I not melt when looks at me with those big green eyes and says "I just need you next to me, Momma." I love those moments. It's watching Scooby-Doo and the Monster in Mexico over and over that is going to get to me. So off to Chapters I went.
I'm always amazed by the things I find between the shelves at Chapters. I could have stayed there for hours. I was having a great time and wasn't in any hurry to leave. I ended up getting a Jodi Piccoult book. I forget the name but it takes place in Amish country. It's up for grabs when I'm done...which will likely be tomorrow night. I bought a Robert Munsch book, No Clean Clothes, for JJ. I'm looking forward to reading it with her.
Next I went for a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks...decaf of course. But to my great sorrow, they were all out of pumpkin spice flavour. NOTE - clearly the word on the Month of All Things Pumpkin is spreading on the street. Anyway, the girl suggested I try a Chai latte. I decided to go for it. I was skeptical when I first smelled it. I thought it smelled like cleaning products. But I tasted it and it was okay. I kept drinking it and I grew to like it. I will definitely have it again and I recommend it to all of you. One little thing though...it makes my tongue tingle. Odd.
Finally, I headed outside and toward home. I usually go home via the Princess Margaret bridge. Tonight when I was on the highway behind the university, I looked up and I could see the Big Dipper clear and bright in the sky. I can't remember the last time I saw a star constellation or should I say the last time I took the time to look.
My little outing left me feeling happy.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Stuff
So do you know what does NOT help me write blogs? The turkeys who hound me for updates. It's too much pressure and I can't think of anything to say. Besides, I do work you know. Now at one time, I could have giggled at that too. But, damn, I'm freaking busy these days. I'm also very easily distracted in the past few months so it is even more effort to work AND keep myself on track. But I'm not complaining. I like being busy.
Friday I went shopping in Moncton with some friends. I bought alot of new clothes. I also bought a pair of red shoes. What was I thinking? I like the shoes but they are soooo not me. It was part impulse buy and part being talked into it (although it didn't take much) by my friends. I normally wear high heels so all of my pants are too long for the flat red shoes. I should have thought of that. Apparently, I am defenseless and have no will power when it comes to red shoes and red socks.
This next part is for Mel. I needed to get coffee this morning but was cold out and I really don't like the cold. As a result, I was trying to con people, both near and far, to bring me coffee. I even asked Mel to get it for me. She said she would be right over with it! Hooray for me! She lied. But the joke was on her because in the mean time, I called my dad and 5 minutes later and large Tim's with a pumpkin spice flavour shot was sitting on my desk. So I called her and told her that my dad brought me a coffee and she said with disgust "I knew someone would."
Yesterday, I was sitting next to my mom in her livingroom and we were watching the show Intervention. The show was about a girl who was stripping for money. I turned to my mom and said "Mommy, are you proud that I dance for money?" and she answered "Yes, Sweetie, as long as your just teaching." My dad was across the room shaking his head. Ahh...my parents are proud of me.
One more little tidbit, I'm still doing well with the Month of All Things Pumpkin. I've met my goal of having one pumpkin item every day. However, I didn't meet the pumpkin pie blizzard challenge. I haven't had a PP blizzard since last Saturday. I'm a failure. Would anyone like to bring one?
Friday I went shopping in Moncton with some friends. I bought alot of new clothes. I also bought a pair of red shoes. What was I thinking? I like the shoes but they are soooo not me. It was part impulse buy and part being talked into it (although it didn't take much) by my friends. I normally wear high heels so all of my pants are too long for the flat red shoes. I should have thought of that. Apparently, I am defenseless and have no will power when it comes to red shoes and red socks.
This next part is for Mel. I needed to get coffee this morning but was cold out and I really don't like the cold. As a result, I was trying to con people, both near and far, to bring me coffee. I even asked Mel to get it for me. She said she would be right over with it! Hooray for me! She lied. But the joke was on her because in the mean time, I called my dad and 5 minutes later and large Tim's with a pumpkin spice flavour shot was sitting on my desk. So I called her and told her that my dad brought me a coffee and she said with disgust "I knew someone would."
Yesterday, I was sitting next to my mom in her livingroom and we were watching the show Intervention. The show was about a girl who was stripping for money. I turned to my mom and said "Mommy, are you proud that I dance for money?" and she answered "Yes, Sweetie, as long as your just teaching." My dad was across the room shaking his head. Ahh...my parents are proud of me.
One more little tidbit, I'm still doing well with the Month of All Things Pumpkin. I've met my goal of having one pumpkin item every day. However, I didn't meet the pumpkin pie blizzard challenge. I haven't had a PP blizzard since last Saturday. I'm a failure. Would anyone like to bring one?
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Today's Observations
Here are some observations...and it's only 11:14:
* Public washrooms still disgust me. It is beyond my comprehension how grown women can be so gross. Really, how much time are you saving out of your precious 24 hours by not taking the time to wash your hands? HOW MUCH?????
* Waving your finger in someone's face while talking to them does not help get your point across. It's just annoying. Also, emphatically saying "This is what YOU should do..." as if it is the be all to end all has the same effect as the finger waging. For the record, I witnessed this...I was not and the giving or receiving end of it.
* Little girls can be horribly snotty to one another. Hopefully, they won't grow up to be snotty women. My kid will have rough go of things if she tries to continue on that path. Someone should warn her that her mother wrote the book on it.
* I don't know what retorically means. But I used the word in a blog once. Weird.
* Yesterday, I found out that, contrary to what some believe, St. Louis, Missouri is listed as the most dangerous city in the U.S. and not New Orleans. Also, altering your google search to get the answer you want does not make your answer correct. Love you anyway.
* Tim Horton's coffee is particularly bad three hours after you've purchased it.
* Things can be really, really, really funny when you are totally over-tired.
* Addresses do not magically appear in front of me just because I want or need them. However, it was really, really, really funny at the time.
* I really like Jenn's shirt today. Unfortunately, she will not give it to me. Hmm...it turns out the Princess does not get everything she wants. Maybe she doesn't love me.
* I need a new pair of fun socks.
* People keep talking to me when I just want them to stop. Can't they tell by the blank look on my face and the dead look in my eyes that I want them to stop...talking...right...now. Jenn and Nic H...it wasn't you. Edited at 3:43.
* Public washrooms still disgust me. It is beyond my comprehension how grown women can be so gross. Really, how much time are you saving out of your precious 24 hours by not taking the time to wash your hands? HOW MUCH?????
* Waving your finger in someone's face while talking to them does not help get your point across. It's just annoying. Also, emphatically saying "This is what YOU should do..." as if it is the be all to end all has the same effect as the finger waging. For the record, I witnessed this...I was not and the giving or receiving end of it.
* Little girls can be horribly snotty to one another. Hopefully, they won't grow up to be snotty women. My kid will have rough go of things if she tries to continue on that path. Someone should warn her that her mother wrote the book on it.
* I don't know what retorically means. But I used the word in a blog once. Weird.
* Yesterday, I found out that, contrary to what some believe, St. Louis, Missouri is listed as the most dangerous city in the U.S. and not New Orleans. Also, altering your google search to get the answer you want does not make your answer correct. Love you anyway.
* Tim Horton's coffee is particularly bad three hours after you've purchased it.
* Things can be really, really, really funny when you are totally over-tired.
* Addresses do not magically appear in front of me just because I want or need them. However, it was really, really, really funny at the time.
* I really like Jenn's shirt today. Unfortunately, she will not give it to me. Hmm...it turns out the Princess does not get everything she wants. Maybe she doesn't love me.
* I need a new pair of fun socks.
* People keep talking to me when I just want them to stop. Can't they tell by the blank look on my face and the dead look in my eyes that I want them to stop...talking...right...now. Jenn and Nic H...it wasn't you. Edited at 3:43.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Pull My Finger
The Littlest Princess and I were walking into the a store over the weekend and all of a sudden she looks at me and says "Momma, pull my finger!" Ha! I didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday, kiddo. But she persisted and being the ever-loving Momma that I am, I relented and pulled her finger. Much to my surprise and delight her response was not what I expected. I pulled her finger and she said "Buzz and wiggle down!" as she wiggles her body. Hmmm, not what I remember from being a child.
This morning on the way to work she asked me to sit in the backseat with her. I did and we talked and giggled and played a few games. She put her index fingers together and says "Cut, the pickle!" I cut the pickle and she tickled me. We play that game all the time. Do you see where this is going? Of course, next she wants me to pull her finger. I did and she buzzed and wiggled. I'm not sure what I was thinking...it must have been the lack of caffeine in my system but I decided to tell her how pulling the finger really works.
I told her that when I was a little girl, Grampy would tell me to pull his finger and then he would toot. She laughed so hard she was gasping for air. She, of course, asks me to pull her finger. I pull her finger and a look of utter concentration falls over her face. She strains to hard that I thought her eyes would bug out of her head. Then she smiles a devilish little smile and says "I tooted. Pull my finger again." I opted not to pull her finger again for fear that the effort she puts forth in passing gas would make her head pop off of her shoulders. And how would I explain that to the doctor in the ER?
This morning on the way to work she asked me to sit in the backseat with her. I did and we talked and giggled and played a few games. She put her index fingers together and says "Cut, the pickle!" I cut the pickle and she tickled me. We play that game all the time. Do you see where this is going? Of course, next she wants me to pull her finger. I did and she buzzed and wiggled. I'm not sure what I was thinking...it must have been the lack of caffeine in my system but I decided to tell her how pulling the finger really works.
I told her that when I was a little girl, Grampy would tell me to pull his finger and then he would toot. She laughed so hard she was gasping for air. She, of course, asks me to pull her finger. I pull her finger and a look of utter concentration falls over her face. She strains to hard that I thought her eyes would bug out of her head. Then she smiles a devilish little smile and says "I tooted. Pull my finger again." I opted not to pull her finger again for fear that the effort she puts forth in passing gas would make her head pop off of her shoulders. And how would I explain that to the doctor in the ER?
Friday, October 05, 2007
Public Apology and Declaration
I shafted my best friend the other day. It wasn't intentional but it was a dumb mistake on my part...I really should have known better. She deserves an apology so here it goes:
Shelley, I am very sorry for being a flakey dumb ass. In my attempts to make amends I have offered the following. I will attend a UNB hockey game with her and participate in all the rituals that go along with it. I will go to the warm-up if that is the deal, I will clap, I will cheer, I will smile and actually watch the game. I will drink beer or other alcohol to get me through (okay that part is for me). And here is the best part - I will wear UNB clothing, although somebody will have to loan me some. I will pretend to be of the Red and Black persuasion....even though my blood really runs Green and Gold. All the while I will keep a smile and my face. Really I can have good time in pretty much any situation anyway. So, Shelley, just name the date. It'll be fun. GULP!
Shelley, I am very sorry for being a flakey dumb ass. In my attempts to make amends I have offered the following. I will attend a UNB hockey game with her and participate in all the rituals that go along with it. I will go to the warm-up if that is the deal, I will clap, I will cheer, I will smile and actually watch the game. I will drink beer or other alcohol to get me through (okay that part is for me). And here is the best part - I will wear UNB clothing, although somebody will have to loan me some. I will pretend to be of the Red and Black persuasion....even though my blood really runs Green and Gold. All the while I will keep a smile and my face. Really I can have good time in pretty much any situation anyway. So, Shelley, just name the date. It'll be fun. GULP!
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
What the????
Two posts in one day but I absolutely could not pass this up. I just go back to my office after a walk downtown. I put my stuff down at my desk and went to the ladies room. As I'm leaving the ladies room, I see a guy walk into the men's room. He is carrying and magazine and a COFFEE!!!! What the hell? The magazine I understand but a coffee?!?!?! Who the hell takes a coffee to the washroom and what goes on in there? Good lord.
What Would You Do? Follow Up.
Today, I was reading some old blog posts that I wrote back when I first started this blog. Why was a reading old posts? Someone was asking me about a post so I checked it out and just started reading. You know what? I'm glad I started reading the old posts. I can't believe all the things I've forgotten that took place just a year ago. I also can't believe some of the things I've shared in this open forum. I really need to remember to filter my thoughts before putting them out there :)
I came across a post from June 2006 called What Would You Do? It was a post about what I would do if I won the lottery. It's funny how things change in the course of a year. I was reading that thinking how differently I feel now and how different my choices would be if I won the lottery today - incidentally 649 is $15 million tonight. Some things would be the same such as helping my family but other things would be very different. I wouldn't necessarily NOT do the things I listed in that post. I can just think of other things that I would add or people that would be added that wouldn't have been included last year. On the flip side of that, there is also a longer list of people headed to Siberia.
I'm going to start working on that new list, just in case I win tonight. Oh and if I call you and tell you to meet me at the airport just do it. That hasn't changed.
I came across a post from June 2006 called What Would You Do? It was a post about what I would do if I won the lottery. It's funny how things change in the course of a year. I was reading that thinking how differently I feel now and how different my choices would be if I won the lottery today - incidentally 649 is $15 million tonight. Some things would be the same such as helping my family but other things would be very different. I wouldn't necessarily NOT do the things I listed in that post. I can just think of other things that I would add or people that would be added that wouldn't have been included last year. On the flip side of that, there is also a longer list of people headed to Siberia.
I'm going to start working on that new list, just in case I win tonight. Oh and if I call you and tell you to meet me at the airport just do it. That hasn't changed.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Not Just Any Other Day
Today is not just any other day...today is Oct 1. Does that ring any bells for anyone? Would you like to guess the significance or should I just tell you? Let me spill the beans and relieve your curiosity. Today being Oct 1 is the first day of the Month of All Things Pumpkin! Woot! C'mon I want to hear you all cheer with me.
You may or may not (but really who doesn't?) know that I an extreme liking for all things pumpkin...except pumpkin pie. I don't like pumpkin pie. However, all other thing pumpkin are fair game. During the Month of All Things Pumpkin, I make it my personal mission in life to eat as much pumpkin stuff as I can. My goal, however, is to eat one pumpkin item per day. Today I had a pumpkin spice muffin from Tim's. They also have pumpkin spice flavour shots at Tim's. Starbucks has pumpkin spice lattes. Last year Tim's had pumpkin spice donuts and they were so good. I didn't see any today but I have hope yet. The best though, are the pumpkin pie blizzards at Dairy Queen. I really, really hope those make a return this year. If they do, my goal will be to eat one a week for the month.
My love of pumpkin also extends to scents. A certain friend of mine (cough, cough) went to the U.S. this time last year and bought be some pumpkin pie body wash for me. I mean who wouldn't want their woman smelling like a big pumpkin pie?!? I made it last but I'm all out and it IS the Month of All Things Pumpkin. It's bad enough to whine on-line....please don't make me call you and whine incessantly. It'll hurt me as much as it hurts you. Nah, it'll hurt you more.
It's a good thing the Biggest Loser contest is over. I would never win that contest and meet my Month of All Things Pumpkin goals. As it is, I'm sure all this pumpkin stuff isn't good for me. But, I've never liked rules anyway. In fact, some rules are just dying to be broken. With that I declare the Month of All Things Pumpkin to be open and I say BRING IT!!!!
You may or may not (but really who doesn't?) know that I an extreme liking for all things pumpkin...except pumpkin pie. I don't like pumpkin pie. However, all other thing pumpkin are fair game. During the Month of All Things Pumpkin, I make it my personal mission in life to eat as much pumpkin stuff as I can. My goal, however, is to eat one pumpkin item per day. Today I had a pumpkin spice muffin from Tim's. They also have pumpkin spice flavour shots at Tim's. Starbucks has pumpkin spice lattes. Last year Tim's had pumpkin spice donuts and they were so good. I didn't see any today but I have hope yet. The best though, are the pumpkin pie blizzards at Dairy Queen. I really, really hope those make a return this year. If they do, my goal will be to eat one a week for the month.
My love of pumpkin also extends to scents. A certain friend of mine (cough, cough) went to the U.S. this time last year and bought be some pumpkin pie body wash for me. I mean who wouldn't want their woman smelling like a big pumpkin pie?!? I made it last but I'm all out and it IS the Month of All Things Pumpkin. It's bad enough to whine on-line....please don't make me call you and whine incessantly. It'll hurt me as much as it hurts you. Nah, it'll hurt you more.
It's a good thing the Biggest Loser contest is over. I would never win that contest and meet my Month of All Things Pumpkin goals. As it is, I'm sure all this pumpkin stuff isn't good for me. But, I've never liked rules anyway. In fact, some rules are just dying to be broken. With that I declare the Month of All Things Pumpkin to be open and I say BRING IT!!!!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Secret Santa Secrets
It is that time of year again when our little, but ever growing, group chooses names for our secret santa exchange. The powers that be, have changed things up a bit this year. We have an earlier start date and a whole new list of rules made up with little ole me in mind. I must be really good.
Guess what? The joke is on all of you. You were all so concerned about me trying to figure out my secret santa and last year I got all the blame. Holy crap, you have been pointing at the wrong girl. I'm not mentioning any names YET but there are at least 2 people WAAAAAYYY worse than me. I've been pretty laid back. I've been keeping my ears open and taking in information quietly. Well, at least one person is acting like a freaking Secret Santa Pitbull on speed!
Remember this my friends, it's not just the Princess you need to keep on eye on. Royalty, nomads and embryos are all rather devious too.
Guess what? The joke is on all of you. You were all so concerned about me trying to figure out my secret santa and last year I got all the blame. Holy crap, you have been pointing at the wrong girl. I'm not mentioning any names YET but there are at least 2 people WAAAAAYYY worse than me. I've been pretty laid back. I've been keeping my ears open and taking in information quietly. Well, at least one person is acting like a freaking Secret Santa Pitbull on speed!
Remember this my friends, it's not just the Princess you need to keep on eye on. Royalty, nomads and embryos are all rather devious too.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Dear Driver
Dear Driver,
I don't mean to point fingers or stick my nose in where it doesn't belong but I want to give a piece of advice. While you were sitting next to me in traffic at the Regent and King St intersection in broad daylight at 7:50 this morning I happened to look over at you. Just so you know, when you pick your nose in your car in broad daylight....ummmm...I can see you. Oh, and so can everyone else.
You might want to keep that in mind next time.
Sincerely,
Princess Cherry Pop
I don't mean to point fingers or stick my nose in where it doesn't belong but I want to give a piece of advice. While you were sitting next to me in traffic at the Regent and King St intersection in broad daylight at 7:50 this morning I happened to look over at you. Just so you know, when you pick your nose in your car in broad daylight....ummmm...I can see you. Oh, and so can everyone else.
You might want to keep that in mind next time.
Sincerely,
Princess Cherry Pop
Thursday, September 20, 2007
My Wish is Your Command
Well, looky here. What is that on my feet up there? RED SOCKS!! Not even 24 hours after I put out the call, I am the proud new owner of red socks. And don't be fooled, these are not just any red socks. They are FUZZY red socks. Wait for secret santa...ppffttt! They don't call me the Princess for nothing. I wondered who would be the first to provide me with red socks. Shelley is the one who came through for me. Thank you!!!!! Unfortunately for you all, this has taught me a very valuable lesson. What is that lesson you ask? All I have to do is ask and I shall receive. It's good to be me. Tonight, instead of going to bed just "thinking" of red socks, I will go to bed wearing red socks. Wearing them will bring me very happy thoughts. Can it get any better than taking red socks to bed?
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Socks, Socks, Wonderful Socks
I have a little secret. Actually, I have a lot of secrets but one a time, folks. One at a time. I love late night confessions too. Oops, there is another one. On to the secret at hand. Here it is...I wear boots almost every day from September to May. I bet you think I'm wearing just plain old socks, right? Wrong! I usually wear crazy looking socks in my boots. The great thing about boots is that nobody knows. I wore the pink beauties above yesterday. Nice, huh? I have some with flowers, some in green that fade into blue. I particularly like striped socks. You know what else? I don't even care if they match. In fact, more often than not, my socks don't match. Again the beauty of boots is that nobody can see. I've also been known to wear socks that have holes in the them too. I'm not fussy.
But do you know what I don't have? Red socks. I love red socks. They are my absolute favourite. Red socks give me happy thoughts. I haven't really seen any at the store, that I can remember anyway. The next time I see red socks, I'm definitely buying some. Hey, if you see a pair maybe you could pick them up for me!
Sunday, September 16, 2007
New Kid In Town
There was a new kid in my house when I woke up this morning. She goes by the name Circle Head...not sure what those parents were thinking when they named her. Oye. She's a cute little thing with messy blond curls and bright green eyes. In fact, she looks very familiar. She seems to have taken a liking to me and has been stuck to me like glue all morning. Oddly, my daughter, JJ, has been mysteriously absent since Circle Head's appearance.
This Circle Head girl is quite the character. She walks around with her arms out like a zombie begging for bites of sugar. She attaches herself the back of me and then laughs like a hyena saying she is backwards. Then there is the shower incident. One minute Circle Head is sitting on the floor talking to me while I'm in the shower. The next minute the curtain flies open, I see a flash of naked 4 year old and all of a sudden it's a party in the shower complete with singing.
I like Circle Head, really, I do. But I sure hope JJ comes back soon. She would be bummed to miss the corn boil with all of her cousins this afternoon. Besides Circle Head is too much of a party animal for me.
This Circle Head girl is quite the character. She walks around with her arms out like a zombie begging for bites of sugar. She attaches herself the back of me and then laughs like a hyena saying she is backwards. Then there is the shower incident. One minute Circle Head is sitting on the floor talking to me while I'm in the shower. The next minute the curtain flies open, I see a flash of naked 4 year old and all of a sudden it's a party in the shower complete with singing.
I like Circle Head, really, I do. But I sure hope JJ comes back soon. She would be bummed to miss the corn boil with all of her cousins this afternoon. Besides Circle Head is too much of a party animal for me.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
She Did What?
Picture it - my basement last night at 10 pm. I'm sitting there having a conversation online and I notice a bottle of sunscreen sitting on the desk beside me. I love, love, love the smell of sunscreen. Of course I pick it up and open it so I can smell it. I then proceed to rub it on my hands. I was heading to bed soon and I thought maybe the smell would make me dream of the beach. Well, then my eye was itchy so I scatched it. The result? Sunscreen in my eye at 10 pm on a work night in the fall.
You can't imagine how much my eye was stinging. Oh wait, Amy, you probably can.
You can't imagine how much my eye was stinging. Oh wait, Amy, you probably can.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
What a Night
We are home safe and sound from Lake George but what a journey from beginning to end. Too much happened to document here but I'll try to hit the highlights. Girls, feel free to add your memories.
* We travelled in 2 trucks and our truck took a different turn on than Jay's group. The look on Mel's face was priceless and totally expected. We had mentioned meeting at a store close to the lake but we weren't surprised that they weren't there when we arrived. I know that "Screw them!" was said as they drove past. :)
*Tay Creek is still just as strong when you drink it at Lake George. Enough said
* We are now Karaoke pros and Jenn M is our leader. As one might expect, I like having a microphone in my hand. I found that when I have a mic in my hand it is impossible for me not to talk into it.
* A late night dip in the lake with no swimsuits. Unfortunately, the lake was very low and we were only up to our knees when 2 kayaker paddled by. What can you say about this?
* A call at 2 am and 4 girls leaving immediately due to an emergency. My thoughts are with the family.
* Jenn M, Mel, Jay, and I driving home. OMG! We started following a car at Keswick Landing and it only took a few minutes for us to realize it was a drunk driver. Buddy was ALL over the road. He was swerving into on-coming traffic and almost hit 2 cyclists. ran a car of the road and almost drove into a cement median. It was sooooo scary. Anyway, I called 911 and we stayed on the phone with dispatch from the Shell in Keswick until the turn off to Royal Road just before you hit the lights at Brookside Mall. Let me just say that apparently the 911 calls are taped and I'm very embarrassed. This drunk drive was scaring the hell out of us and had many, many near head-on collisions. Every time he headed for another car we freaked out. There was alot of swearing involved. Fredericton's finest arrived on the scene and we all cheered and then started singing "Bad Boys" the theme from Cops. Ummm...while I was still on the phone being recorded. Nice. Anyway, the dispatcher told us to pull over because the police we want to talk to us. We all had to write statements. Of course, being scrapbookers we documented the procedure. The officer was really cool about it and even took a group photo with us. Out of respect for the officers involved, we won't be posting the photos anywhere. They'll just be for our own use.
Those are the highlights. We had a great time and nobody can complain that it wasn't exciting!
* We travelled in 2 trucks and our truck took a different turn on than Jay's group. The look on Mel's face was priceless and totally expected. We had mentioned meeting at a store close to the lake but we weren't surprised that they weren't there when we arrived. I know that "Screw them!" was said as they drove past. :)
*Tay Creek is still just as strong when you drink it at Lake George. Enough said
* We are now Karaoke pros and Jenn M is our leader. As one might expect, I like having a microphone in my hand. I found that when I have a mic in my hand it is impossible for me not to talk into it.
* A late night dip in the lake with no swimsuits. Unfortunately, the lake was very low and we were only up to our knees when 2 kayaker paddled by. What can you say about this?
* A call at 2 am and 4 girls leaving immediately due to an emergency. My thoughts are with the family.
* Jenn M, Mel, Jay, and I driving home. OMG! We started following a car at Keswick Landing and it only took a few minutes for us to realize it was a drunk driver. Buddy was ALL over the road. He was swerving into on-coming traffic and almost hit 2 cyclists. ran a car of the road and almost drove into a cement median. It was sooooo scary. Anyway, I called 911 and we stayed on the phone with dispatch from the Shell in Keswick until the turn off to Royal Road just before you hit the lights at Brookside Mall. Let me just say that apparently the 911 calls are taped and I'm very embarrassed. This drunk drive was scaring the hell out of us and had many, many near head-on collisions. Every time he headed for another car we freaked out. There was alot of swearing involved. Fredericton's finest arrived on the scene and we all cheered and then started singing "Bad Boys" the theme from Cops. Ummm...while I was still on the phone being recorded. Nice. Anyway, the dispatcher told us to pull over because the police we want to talk to us. We all had to write statements. Of course, being scrapbookers we documented the procedure. The officer was really cool about it and even took a group photo with us. Out of respect for the officers involved, we won't be posting the photos anywhere. They'll just be for our own use.
Those are the highlights. We had a great time and nobody can complain that it wasn't exciting!
Friday, September 07, 2007
I'm All Alone
It's Friday morning and I'm sitting in my office all alone. My co-workers are all out for the day. I have my performance evaluation this morning so my supervisor will be here...eventually. I don't like being here alone. It's lonely. Heck, I don't like doing anything alone. I mean what's the point in wearing a tiara if there is no one around to see it?!?! I need to go get some coffee to spark me up. Then I might just have to go down to my dad's office for some company. Jenn is downstairs but she has to serve clients. Darn clients getting in the way of my social life. Grrrr.
I guess I'll go get that coffee and then start looking for some friends. Don't be afraid to email and call me today.
Love,
One Lonely Princess
I guess I'll go get that coffee and then start looking for some friends. Don't be afraid to email and call me today.
Love,
One Lonely Princess
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Heard a Rumor
I heard there are truck loads of girls heading to Lake George on Saturday night. I've heard rumblings of karoake, pole dancing, drinks, cameras...all kinds of stuff. Oh and one person who wants to feel like crap the next morning. Sweetie, it's a good thing your cute because I'm not sure about that comment :) I guess the trucks and special bus will be pulling in to the Lake around 6 pm. Nothing says trouble like a bunch of girls in trucks. Actually, nothing says trouble like the special bus. Those involved in the special bus know what I mean....helmets, star sunglasses, window licking, knees up to your chin in the back row, knocking on windows at Accenture. Good times.
Yup, Saturday is going to be a good time. I'm wondering if someone should call the Lake folk and let them know we're coming. Nah...let it be a wonderful, wonderful surprise for them. Are you afraid yet Jen?
Yup, Saturday is going to be a good time. I'm wondering if someone should call the Lake folk and let them know we're coming. Nah...let it be a wonderful, wonderful surprise for them. Are you afraid yet Jen?
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
One Year Ago
I've had an emotional day today. A bit of sadness, that I don't want to talk about, and alot good things that came along with it too. It got me thinking about how things change. Sometimes it's a slow process and sometimes it happens quickly. Wow, I'm tearing up as I'm writing. This won't be the most eloquent post but it might be the most heartfelt.
This time last year, Nic, Jay, Tori, Robin and I were just getting back from the BEP concert. We had such an awesome time. Nobody was annoyed with the others we just went with the flow. Hee hee hee...remember the beer garden, Robin? I don't like beer but I drank warm beer that day.
We've all had so many ups and downs in the past year. Marriage troubles, health scares, problems with our kids, parents and grandparents being ill..just to name a few. But the is a silver lining to all that crap...it's the way that we all rally around each other. I can't even count the number of phone calls and emails I've had from you asking if everything is okay. I know I've certainly sent my share too. FYI - Jay you can never call me at 6:50 am on a work day again. You scared the crap out of me.
Thinking to back to last year at this time, I can't help but think of the new people who have joined our close-knit group (Hi Jenns & Lesley!) And those who were away from us for awhile but came back (Hi Ames!). What I love about all of you is that you're always so accepting of new girls who join us.
Here is a stretch for you all. Can you all think back to your first day of school? Mine was 24 years ago, today. Other than starting school, do you know what else is big about that day? That is the day that I met Shelley Morell. Who knew that we still be the best of friends and talk virtually every day 24 years later? I feel very lucky to still have you all this time later.
I'm so glad I have you girls. I know that we will all continue to have ups and downs but I know that I can always count on you to be there. So there you have it. Pretty sappy but, like I said, I've been pretty emotional today.
This time last year, Nic, Jay, Tori, Robin and I were just getting back from the BEP concert. We had such an awesome time. Nobody was annoyed with the others we just went with the flow. Hee hee hee...remember the beer garden, Robin? I don't like beer but I drank warm beer that day.
We've all had so many ups and downs in the past year. Marriage troubles, health scares, problems with our kids, parents and grandparents being ill..just to name a few. But the is a silver lining to all that crap...it's the way that we all rally around each other. I can't even count the number of phone calls and emails I've had from you asking if everything is okay. I know I've certainly sent my share too. FYI - Jay you can never call me at 6:50 am on a work day again. You scared the crap out of me.
Thinking to back to last year at this time, I can't help but think of the new people who have joined our close-knit group (Hi Jenns & Lesley!) And those who were away from us for awhile but came back (Hi Ames!). What I love about all of you is that you're always so accepting of new girls who join us.
Here is a stretch for you all. Can you all think back to your first day of school? Mine was 24 years ago, today. Other than starting school, do you know what else is big about that day? That is the day that I met Shelley Morell. Who knew that we still be the best of friends and talk virtually every day 24 years later? I feel very lucky to still have you all this time later.
I'm so glad I have you girls. I know that we will all continue to have ups and downs but I know that I can always count on you to be there. So there you have it. Pretty sappy but, like I said, I've been pretty emotional today.
Oh and one more, not so sappy thing. Nice rules for the Secret Santa. Nothing like having a set of rules made just for MOI!
Monday, September 03, 2007
Frex 07
We took JJ to the Frex yesterday after supper. We were planning to go today but I bumped it up because I wanted to enjoy one last day of really warm weather. That didn't work out so well. It was cloudy up until about 4 pm. I was a little pissy about it so I hid out in bed for over an hour while JJ watched a movie.
Right, so back to the frex. JJ loved it. She is such a little daredevil. The faster the ride, the happier she is. She asked me to go on the ferris wheel but I told her no. Then I told her the very honest truth why I wouldn't go. I am absolutely terrified of the ferris wheel. I'm not kidding. I love to fly, I've parasailed, flown a plane, climbed waterfalls, and dived off cliffs but I hate the ferris wheel. About 10 years ago, I decided to get over my fear and try it again. What a mistake. I got up there and I was so terrified that I couldn't even breath. There is nothing I'm more afraid of than that ferris wheel. Put me on the zipper spinning over and over and I'm fine. Stange, huh?
This next part is rather judgemental but here is goes. Is it just me or does the frex attract the rather icky part society. There always seems to be alot of dirtballs walking around. But then again, maybe I look like that too. It always cracks me up to see some the teenage girls all dressed in their frex finery. You know, the tight jeans with their thong hanging out, long dangly earrnings, cleavage showing shirts, and heavy black eyeliner. The walk around like they are the cat's meow and they are clearly on the prowl for the opposite sex. Then I walk around the corner and I see their toothless mothers all dressed up and on the prowl too. Shoot for the stars ladies, if you try hard enough you might get a free ride...and you can take that one to the bank.
Ahhh...did I meniton the frex is back in town?
Right, so back to the frex. JJ loved it. She is such a little daredevil. The faster the ride, the happier she is. She asked me to go on the ferris wheel but I told her no. Then I told her the very honest truth why I wouldn't go. I am absolutely terrified of the ferris wheel. I'm not kidding. I love to fly, I've parasailed, flown a plane, climbed waterfalls, and dived off cliffs but I hate the ferris wheel. About 10 years ago, I decided to get over my fear and try it again. What a mistake. I got up there and I was so terrified that I couldn't even breath. There is nothing I'm more afraid of than that ferris wheel. Put me on the zipper spinning over and over and I'm fine. Stange, huh?
This next part is rather judgemental but here is goes. Is it just me or does the frex attract the rather icky part society. There always seems to be alot of dirtballs walking around. But then again, maybe I look like that too. It always cracks me up to see some the teenage girls all dressed in their frex finery. You know, the tight jeans with their thong hanging out, long dangly earrnings, cleavage showing shirts, and heavy black eyeliner. The walk around like they are the cat's meow and they are clearly on the prowl for the opposite sex. Then I walk around the corner and I see their toothless mothers all dressed up and on the prowl too. Shoot for the stars ladies, if you try hard enough you might get a free ride...and you can take that one to the bank.
Ahhh...did I meniton the frex is back in town?
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Pay Back
Yesterday I had a glimpse of what it must be like to be around me. It seemed like my child didn't stop talking the entire day. O...M...G. I love her to pieces but by the end of the day I just wanted her to stop. Even at bedtime, she wouldn't stop talking. I held my tongue all day but at that point I had to say to her "JJ stop talking right now and go to sleep".
It's been mentioned to me maybe once or twice that I talk alot. I'm officially giving you all permission to say to me "Princess, please just stop talking." Now I can't gurantee that I won't start to get bitchy if this happens alot. But after yesterday, I will certainly be more understanding if it does. I'm also going to make a concentrated effort to not talk quite as much.
But cut me some slack once in awhile. If I'm talking your ear off maybe it's because I've missed you and I'm excited to see you ;) Or maybe it's because I just talk alot.
It's been mentioned to me maybe once or twice that I talk alot. I'm officially giving you all permission to say to me "Princess, please just stop talking." Now I can't gurantee that I won't start to get bitchy if this happens alot. But after yesterday, I will certainly be more understanding if it does. I'm also going to make a concentrated effort to not talk quite as much.
But cut me some slack once in awhile. If I'm talking your ear off maybe it's because I've missed you and I'm excited to see you ;) Or maybe it's because I just talk alot.
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