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NLCast Sticker

2009-01-22T13:28:00.002-05:00

Today I got my NLCast Sticker in the mail. WOOT!

Nobody's Listening is a podcast I listen to. It's pretty much the best podcast every made. If you've never heard of it, you should check it out. (www.nlcast.com)

Marble Slab (21/365)

2009-01-21T13:25:00.000-05:00

Today on my lunch I went for a walk with a coworker to get some ice cream from Marble Slab. Even tho it's FREEZING COLD here.

Old Pic (20/365)

2009-01-20T13:20:00.000-05:00

Today while I was packing I came across an old picture of me from when I was on the swim team. I've come across so many old things it's been kinda fun.

Keys to my New Place (18/365)

2009-01-18T13:18:00.000-05:00

I just got the keys to my new place. Today Jason and I went over so he could finally see what it looks like, and to move a few boxes in.

COLD! Thermometre (17/365)

2009-01-17T13:13:00.000-05:00

I got home today from Jason's to realize that my house was 53°F and the pipes had froze. FRACK!

Pic is coming soon.

Checkers Drinking Game (16/365)

2009-01-16T13:09:00.000-05:00

Jason and I got a Checkers Drinking game for Christmas from one of his friends. We had a blast playing it today, then afterwards I was building towers with the shot glasses.

Gift for Boyfriend (15/365)

2009-01-15T13:06:00.001-05:00

I put this together, and gave it to Jason today after we got back from celebrating 6 months of dating.

PIZZA Day (14/365)

2009-01-14T10:03:00.000-05:00

Today is PIZZA DAY at work. I'm still not sure whether I like Pizza Day or not. 3 months ago they decided to implement a once a month pizza day to boost staff morale. I like getting free food that's for sure.

New Ugg Boots (13/365)

2009-01-13T10:00:00.000-05:00

I've been wanting a pair of these boots but I haven't been able to find them in the dark brown. My parents surprised me big time by getting me a pair for Christmas. I had to return them for a different size, and today I finally have a pair I can wear.

WOOT!

Packing Up Christmas (12/365)

2009-01-12T09:58:00.000-05:00

I finally got around to putting away all my Christmas decorations, I'm really going to miss how wonderful this house looked when it was all decorated with lights and garland.

SKIING! (11/365)

2009-01-11T23:27:00.002-05:00

Today I went skiing with Jason and his family. We had a blast. I did a thousand times better then I did last time we went. In fact the last 3 runs I didn't fall AT ALL. w00t!

I really can't wait for Whistler. It's going to be a blast.

Dance Party (10/365)

2009-01-10T18:50:00.001-05:00

I was up until 2:30am this morning. Out dancing the night away at a video dance party that I won tickets to. After finally going to bed, I didn't get up until after 10:30. Then I spent the rest of today relaxing with Jason.

Here's a pic of the ticket from the Video Dance Party.

Casual Fridays (9/365)

2009-01-09T14:19:00.003-05:00

Back in November I took the time to type up a proposal and submit it to the Partners of the law firm I work at, proposing they allow us to wear jeans on Friday. It was a very in depth proposal (6pages). They thought it was very thorough, and kinda funny.

Well yesterday I found out that they had approved the proposal and so today I'm
wearing JEANS at work. :)

Lots of Candy (8/365)

2009-01-08T14:50:00.004-05:00

This year for Christmas I got a stocking, you have no idea how excited I was. I haven't gotten a stocking in over 6 years. The stocking was FULL of candy. I've never had this much candy in my house at once. It's SOO YUMMY!

Dead battery (7/365)

2009-01-07T14:41:00.002-05:00

When I left for Christmas holidays I'd managed to get my itunes down to 4 new podcasts. When I came back to work on Monday I had over 200. WOAH! I'm way behind AGAIN. And because of this my poor ipod has gone completely dead for the 4th time this week (it usually goes dead like 4 times a month).

Star Wars (6/365)

2009-01-06T09:52:00.000-05:00

My boyfriend is a HUGE Star Wars geek. I remember watching episode 4-6 with my dad when I was little, and episode 1 when it came out. But I decided this fall that I wanted to watch all 1-6.

Today Jason and I finished Episode 6. I agree they are great movies.

Back to Work (5/365)

2009-01-05T09:44:00.000-05:00

I so wish I was still on vacation today. I've had a wonderful time off, but now it's back to reality.

And what a welcome back it is. Here is all the new work that was on my desk when I got in this morning.

A day with the Birthday boy (4/365)

2009-01-04T12:08:00.001-05:00

Today we spend the day with Mark, my boyfriend's best friend. It was his birthday. We had a wonderful lunch, then we went and saw the movie Yes Man.

Here's a pic of the birthday boy.

Catching up with a GREAT friend (3/365)

2009-01-03T10:02:00.002-05:00

Jocelyne is one of my BEST friends. But we barely get to hang out anymore, with us both being VERY busy. Over the holidays we were finally able to make plans. She came over on Jan 2, we had a BLAST. She ended up staying over night and Saturday morning we spontaneously went to the mall and she got her hair cut.

She looks so amazing!

Kitty Cat (2/365)

2009-01-02T12:54:00.003-05:00

My poor cat has been a little neglected over the last 2 weeks with me not being home very much.

When I got home today from a couple days with Jason, she didn't let me out of her sight the entire day.

So CUTE!

Happy New Years! (1/365)

2009-01-01T16:17:00.004-05:00

This year...

There are some many ways I could finish that sentences. There are so many things I want to do this year. There are so many things I hope will happen this year. I have a feeling is going to be a great year.

I know it's been a LONG time since I've updated this blog, and I have no excuses. But this year I'm going to try and do a 365 picture project. For the next year I will try to update as often as possible with a picture for each day.

Starting with this one from New Years Eve.

♫♪All my bags are packed I'm ready to go♫♪

2008-05-08T12:22:00.003-04:00

♫♪I'm leaving on a jet plane♫♪

Ok, I'll stop singing now. Seriously though, I'm all packed, and I leave in less then 14 hours. Wow it's finally here :). I'm almost done everything on my to do list. I just have a couple stops to make on my way to the church to meet up with the rest of the 10 people going.

We are meeting at 5:30pm to pack our 2nd suitcase with the supplies we are bringing with us. Then we are meeting back at the church at 2am to begin our night of travel. We'll be flying out of the Detroit airport. We have a layover in Miami, then we fly to the Dominican.

Well, I must sign off now. There is still some last minute things I must do. Later!

T Minus 65hrs and Counting

2008-05-06T09:00:00.000-04:00

I can't believe I leave for the Dominican in less the 65 hours. WOW! I'm pretty sure I'm completely ready for the trip. We met as a team on Sunday evening to finish getting all the craft stuff ready for the 3 day camps we're going to be doing. On the weekend I went shopping with Jocelyne for miscellaneous stuff we needed for the trip and I've started packing.

I'm just getting so excited! I've been watching videos online of people who went where we're going to work with Haitian children and it's getting me so pumped for it. But at the same time I don't feel anxious about the trip. I just hope I don't get all anxious and sleep deprived in the next 2 nights. I definitely need to get my sleep since we'll be leaving at 2am to begin our 14 hours of traveling. I'm sure I'll be getting lots of energy from adrenalin and excitement.

Woah I'm getting super excited just think about it. Well I must get back to work.

It's all good :)

2008-04-29T10:01:00.003-04:00

This past week has been a bit of a blur. I've absolutely love the gorgeous weather we've been having. I was supposed to go to Mississauga this past weekend, but that was canceled. This left me with a free weekend, and since my calendar has me going almost 3 months without a free weekend I kinda welcomed the canceled plans. I was able to relax, hang out with my best friend, and spend time with my favorite kids (Ethan & Kayla).

Everything is coming together for the Missions Trip. We had a meeting last Thursday to go over all the details of the trip (itinerary, what to bring etc.). I feel completely prepared for the trip. I mean as much as I can prepare the physical stuff for going. I don't really know about emotionally. I don't have any idea what to expect, but I'm not feeling anxious or worrying about the trip like I was a month ago. So that's definitely an answer to prayer.

Beautiful Weekend

2008-04-22T15:39:00.006-04:00

Last weekend was so great! I went camping with the Cadets. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend. The weather was the nicest we've had on a cadet weekend in 3 years. It didn't rain at all the whole weekend. I was working on the absail tower all day Saturday and the morning on Sunday. I absolutely LOVED doing the belaying. Half the cadets had never absailed before so it was really neat to see them face their fears.

Also staying on the topic of cadets for this blog entry. My paper work has finally all gone through. Last night I was sworn in as a CIC Officer. So it's all done (or more like it's just starting).

Anyway that's all for tonight. I'm off to bed, and not really looking forward to waking up in the morning. I have a doctors appointment to get 2 needles in preparation for my missions trip. I'm not really a big fan of needles. On that note, sweetdreams.

I've got mail :)

2008-04-16T12:20:00.005-04:00

Yesterday was such a long day (as every Tuesday is). I left the house for work before 8am, and it was after 10pm before I was back in my driveway. But when I was walking into the house I HAD MAIL!!! Even better then that it was something I mailed myself (read the blog last week before you judge me).

I was so excited! Early last week I sent out some letters to my friends and family asking for their support while I go on my trip to the Dominican. This was my first response from these letters. YAY! So Exciting! There's been so much on my mind about this trip as it's getting closer. I've been praying a lot for everything, trying to just give it all to God, and not be anxious about it. The last few days have been good. I've felt really calm about everything. I know that He is in control, and I've just been able to give it all to Him. So getting this letter yesterday was GREAT! It just reassured me of everything.

On a completely different note:
Today is one of my co-worker's 30th B-day, so I'm having lots of fun today at work bugging her about how "old" she is. Haha! As part of her present I got her Collagen Anti-Age Skin Firming Masks. Haha! It's ok I know she's going to get me back.

Don't worry Amy, 30 isn't that old...compared to 90. ;)

Facebook Stalker - HILARIOUS!!!

2008-04-10T15:23:00.001-04:00

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All Smiles :)

2008-04-10T09:25:00.011-04:00

Hmm :) this has been such a great week, and it's almost the weekend already. Not that I have any bigs plans. In fact my big plans (to go to Huntsville) have been cancelled. But whatever, I'm sure I'll get up there soon enough.

Anyway back to my great week. It's has been the most beautiful weather. I can't believe that just 3 weeks ago I woke up to 2 1/2 feet of snow. And this week I'm wearing capris and flip-flops. Wow you've got to love Canadian weather. I don't know what it is about spring time, but this new fresh feeling in the air just puts me in such a good mood. Even though stuff can be kinda annoying at work, and there is normal life stuff, spring just makes me smile :).

If you know me you know I love getting stuff in the mail (besides bills)...I know I'm a geek so what! Yesterday my order from www.mec.ca finally came in. I was so excited (even though I technically sent it to myself, whatever. I ordered a backpack for my trip, since I don't plan on taking my purse, and there is no way I'm wearing a fanny pack (sorry Jocelyne). You can see my new backpack in the pic below. Mine is blue...loves it!

Then as if my day couldn't get any better...my plans that had been canceled on Friday and Saturday finally ended up happening last night. Like I said...All Smiles :)

YAY! It's Friday :o)

2008-04-04T17:41:00.003-04:00

This week feels like it flew by. I woke up this morning in a great mood, which for me doesn't happen very often since I'm NOT a morning person.
Well my day started off good and I couldn't believe how fast the morning went by! All the sudden it was my lunch hour. I went to do some running around on my lunch. One of my stops was the grocery store to pick up something to eat (since I have NO lunch food in my house, I should probably do something about that).

My junk food cravings haven't been to bad. But I really wanted something salty today. I didn't end up getting anything (except my lunch), because I didn't know if Corn Nuts or Pretzels are junk food (anyone know?). Then after I got back to the office and was eating my lunch I realized I should've bought some peanuts or something like that. Since that's not junk food. Oh well, I survived. I didn't die, and as far as I know I'll be alright.

Now I'm relaxing at home since my plans for the night got canceled. But I'll welcome this night of relaxation. Life's been busy lately, and it's only going to get more busy with preparations for D.R.

The Countdown is ON

2008-03-31T23:17:00.002-04:00

38 days till I'm going to the D. R.

Today was a crazy day. The weather was rainy and crappy all day, and I've had a horrible headache all day. It's brutal!

On other news about D.R.: As part of trying to prepare to the trip everyone on the team has committed to either fast from food for one day a week over the next 6 weeks or to fast from one thing over the 40 days leading up to the trip. I chose to fast from something for the 40 days. I'm fast from junk food. It wasn't too hard today since I wasn't feeling well so I wasn't really craving junk food. But I know this is going to be super hard. I mean this mean NO cookies, or chocolate or ice cream, or candy, or chips, or anything like that. But while I'm craving these things it's suppose to remind me to pray and to prepare us for the trip.

Is this really happening.

2008-03-30T22:04:00.004-04:00

Well I know it's been awhile since I've actually written a blog entry. It's not that I haven't wanted to. I keep thinking of things I want to blog about, but I forget to come and do it.

Not much has changed in my life. I'm still working and living at the same place. I'm still doing most of the same things. But there is definitely one exciting thing going on....

I'm going on a Mission Trip. I can't believe it, I'm so excited. There are 10 people from the College and Career group at my church. We are going to the Dominican Republic from May 9-16. I've known about it for a couple of months now. But it's just been in the last 2 weeks that we finalized the dates. We had our first official planning meeting today. My plane ticket is bought. Wow. It's only 40 days away. I can't even believe how soon that is. It's insane! Oh my goodness. Wow.

I plan to document the exciting happenings of the weeks leading up to the trip on my blog, so stay tuned for lots (hopefully) more blog entries about the all the stuff I'm doing to get ready for this amazing adventure.

Wordless Wednesday

2008-03-20T18:35:00.009-04:00

My little buddy exhausted after going on a date to see
"Horton Hears a Who"

I couldn't resist taking a pic

Fun in the Snow

2008-03-12T09:00:00.004-04:00

Movie Monday

2008-03-10T09:46:00.000-04:00

Okay I'm back... New Blogs are coming, I promise!

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Jeep Sandbox Commercial

2008-02-21T18:11:00.003-05:00

This has got to be the best Jeep commercial ever! It's pure genius! Man I love Jeep!

Valentine's Day

2008-02-18T16:31:00.001-05:00

I used to love watching pingu on TVO and we were talking about him today at work, so I couldn't resist when I found a Valentine's one on youtube. Even thought Valentine's Day was last week, oh well close enough.

Small is Tall

2008-02-04T21:44:00.001-05:00

I couldn't resist!

2008-01-30T21:02:00.000-05:00

I found this on the Web...it's kinda funny!

Take your time and see if you can read each
line aloud with out a mistake.
The average person can't.

This is this cat
This is is cat
This is how cat
This is to cate
This is keep cat
This is a cat
This is retard cat
This is busy cat
This is for cat
This is forty cat
This is seconds cat

Now go back and read the THIRD word in each
line from the top down.
See I told you...FUNNY!

My New Boots!!!

2008-01-30T08:34:00.000-05:00

Horton hears a Hizzle

2008-01-28T15:19:00.000-05:00

hahaha this is pretty funny!

I sang to a birdbath, because that's how I roll!

2008-01-24T12:37:00.000-05:00

Funny sentences!

Pick the month you were born:
January----------I danced with
February----------I did the Macarena with
March----------I had lunch with
April----------I jumped on
May----------I karate chopped
June----------I kicked
July----------I licked
August----------I loved
September----------I ran over
October----------I sang to
November----------I smelled
December----------I yelled at

Pick the day (number) you were born on:
1. A fireman
2. A ninja
3. George W. Bush
4. A noodle
5. A squirrel
6. Football player
7. A birdbath
8. A monster
9. A phone
10. A fork
11. A snowman
13. My cell phone
14. My dog
16. My neighbor
17. My science teacher
18. A banana
19. My brother
20. My sister
21. An ipod
22. A surfer
23. A llama
24. A homeless guy
25. A stuffed animal
26. A goat
27. A pickle
28. Your mom
29. A spoon
30. A nun
31. A baseball

Pick the color of shirt you are wearing:
White--------because I'm cool like that!
Black---------because that's how I roll!
Pink----------because I'm NOT crazy!
Red ----------because the voices told me to!
Blue----------because I'm foxy and I do what I want!
Green---------because I think I need some serious help!
Purple--------because I'm AWESOME!
Gray----------because Big Bird said to and he's my leader!
Yellow--------because someone offered me 1 ,000,000 dollars!
Orange -------because my family thinks I'm stupid anyway!
Brown--------because I can.
Other---------because I'm a Ninja!
None----------because I can't control myself!

Now type out the sentence you made, in the comments!
I can't wait to see what you get stuck with

Wordless Wednesday

2008-01-16T17:28:00.000-05:00

I'm Back/Movie Monday

2008-01-07T12:34:00.001-05:00

Well, it's been awhile since I last wrote. Christmas was GREAT!!! Then I was in Quebec for a week, which was absolutely amazing. I just got back last night, so I'm exhausted. I was there for Julie's wedding, so it was a very, very full week of wedding preparations. The wedding was Saturday, everything was perfect. The weather was NICE, Julie was GORGEOUS! Everything was just PERFECT!

Sorry this is so short, there is lots to do during my lunch hour, and my first day back to work has been busy!

Here is a quick Movie Monday, it's a clip I took while I was shopping and there is probably only one person who will enjoy it (mom).

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

2007-12-31T10:37:00.000-05:00

The Snowman

2007-12-24T13:10:00.000-05:00

Happy Christmas Eve!!!

Santa

2007-12-12T13:14:00.000-05:00

Picture compliments of the Ellen Degeneres.

Cooties

2007-12-10T14:04:00.000-05:00

This is why I don't like shaking peoples hands...I don't want COOTIES!!!

Parade

2007-12-05T14:04:00.000-05:00

Winter is here!!!

2007-12-04T14:54:00.000-05:00

Winter is here, I absolutely love the Christmas season. Time with family and friends, buying presents for people. I love it!!!
I'm not a big fan of the driving in snow part, although I'm sure I'll survive (I hope)! On Saturday I drove from Hamilton to London (which would normally take just over an hour) well this time it took me close to 3hours. I don't think my car went more then 65kms, and for an hour of it I was only going 40kms. Well here's hoping everyone has safe travels this busy season.
I'm really looking forward to my time off, especially going to Quebec for Jewel's wedding. Woah! What a busy time!

What do you all have planned for Christmas? What's your favorite part? Are you done your shopping yet? How long has you tree been up for?

I only have 1 more person to buy for. And my Christmas tree has been up for 4 weeks :o)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

2007-11-22T10:23:00.000-05:00

HAPPY BRITHDAY TO MY DAD!!!

Happy American Thanksgiving!!!

2007-11-22T10:08:00.000-05:00

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful day!!! Eat lots of Turkey for me, I want some soo bad.

Downtown London Collapses

2007-11-21T11:56:00.000-05:00

Mayhem in London, Ontario! This is one of the main intersections downtown.

4 Things

2007-11-20T08:59:00.000-05:00

Four Things You May or May Not Know About Me

Four jobs I have had:
- Hamburger Maker at Burger King
- Cashier at Food Basics
- Office Manager at MBC
- Receptionist at a Lawyers Office

Four movies I would watch over and over
- Gone In 60 Seconds
- The Italian Job
- The Wedding Date
- Ever After

Four places I have lived:
- St. Thomas
- London
- Strathroy
- Huntsville

Four TV Shows that I watch:
- Grey's Anatomy
- Gossip Girl
- Private Practice
- CSI (all of them)

Four places I have been:
- Florida (Fort Myers, & Naples)
- Places in Canada (obviously)
- Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky (trucking with my dad)
- That's about it

Four Places I want to go:
- Europe (France, Germany, England)
- Australia
- Cuba
- To See as many of the 7 wonders of the world as I can

Four People who e-mail me (regularly):
- Facebook
- Amy Reed
- Kimberly
- Betty

Four of my favorite restaurants:
- Red Lobster (in the USA...it's way better)
- The Keg
- Swiss Chalet
- William's Coffee Pub

Four places I would rather be right now:
- Florida
- With Friends
- At Home in my PJ's
- Not at Work

Four friends I'd like to do this Meme:
- Amy Ruttan
- Candice
- Brittney
- Anyone Else

Four Things I am looking forward to this year:
- Christmas
- Jewel's Wedding
- Missions Trip
- Every Weekend

I'm getting my fix!

2007-11-19T21:37:00.000-05:00

Well I'm very happy to say that I have my laptop back. I was so excited to be able to pick it up after work today :).

Unfortunately there won't be any Movie Monday this week but I will be back with Wordless Wednesday.

I've had a pretty bad couple of weeks...with the withdrawal from the internet, youtube, and my laptop...to the horrible pain in my back/chest. I didn't realize one rib could cause so much pain.

Well I must be going...so many youtube videos so little time!

Remembrance Day - Wordless Wednesday

2007-11-14T10:04:00.000-05:00

(this photo was not taken by me...so I can't take credit...but I do think it's an amazing shot!)

Silly Song

2007-11-12T12:38:00.000-05:00

Heehee this is a funny video! Kinda thought it was appropriate seeing as I put my Christmas Tree on Friday night. I was so proud of my cat for not getting into trouble with it. She'd just sit under the tree and look up at the lights. Then this morning I woke up to find one of the glass balls shattered on the floor :( .

This one was sent to me by Mark....thanks!!! Also very FUNNY!

Going through WITHDRAWAL

2007-11-08T09:45:00.001-05:00

I can't believe it, I was all excited to do my Wordless Wednesday yesterday, then do a blog today. But my laptop has died! I can't believe it. It's just a year old! So I've taken it back to future shop (thankfully I purchased the extended warranty). Now I just have to wait for them to send it away to try and fix it. I've been told this could take 2-5 weeks :(. So I'm pretty sad that I'm going to miss a couple of Wordless Wednesday, since I don't have access to my thousands of pictures.
Even worse is then not having access to my pics is the fact that there is a %50 chance everything. EVERYTHING!!! My pics, all my music (over 3000songs), all my documents! I backed up my pics about 6 months ago. All my songs are on my iPod, but that isn't the whole file, so I'd never be able to burn mixed cds of them. And I've never backed up any of my other documents though...OyVey!!!

Well here's hoping I can stick to my commitment to blogging with out my laptop!

Makes Me Laugh

2007-11-05T20:38:00.000-05:00

It was one of those Mondays. Work dragged on and on. Hopefully today wasn't any example of what the rest of the week will be like. This week one of my co-workers goes down to part time, and I'm expecting my work to go up a bit. Not that I'll mind it defiantly will help the time to go by faster. And I don't mind doing stuff to help her out.

Well I hope this short vid mad you laugh (or at least smile). Here's hoping the week gets better!!!

Hometown Meme

2007-11-04T13:00:00.000-05:00

Amy did this meme on her blog this week, and it seemed like a fun one to do. I'm not going to do it about the town I'm living in now, instead I'll do it on the town I grew up in and still drive to at least 5 times a week.

Best Place to Eat: Well, there is Pizza, Pizza, and more Pizza (no seriously there is about 7 or more places to get Pizza. If you don't want pizza I'd I'd recommend would be Jonny Bucks (Bar & Grill). A place I wouldn't necessarily recommend for the food, even though I'm a regular at is Roy's Coffee Shoppe (it's a small dinner, everyone knows everyone)

Best Shopping Mall: The only mall that we have is the Kenwick Mall (which has about 7 stores, inculding: Food Basics, Shoppers Drug Mart, and some privately owned shops).

Famous Landmark: The Old Clock Tower

Best Place for Kids: I don't know maybe the skate park or any of the parks, there's lots. There is also Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling.

Popular Outdoor Activity: Biking, there are some great bike trails through the conservation area. Or Swimming at the Town Pool in the summer (since it's outdoors)

Breathtaking View: I don't know...I really like how everything looks in the fall when all the Corn is really high (yeah It's a farm town). All around town is beautiful country side.

Only found in my hometown: An Ice Cream Shoppe called the Cool Cumcumber. The head office for Cuddy Farms, and Grey Eggs. My Church and Family!

I don’t know who to tag so whoever wants to do this on their blog should, just leave a comment so I can go read yours.

Wordless Wednesday - A Dream

2007-10-31T14:53:00.001-04:00

Movie Monday - I Can Only Imagine

2007-10-29T14:51:00.000-04:00

I'd like to dedicate this blog to the Flooren Family, and anyone else who was close to Michelle.

On Saturday while I was at the conference we were singing a song and I was just singing and (unfortunately) not paying attention to what the song was saying since I was doing the media. As I sang the words: "when we all get to heaven what a day of rejoicing we will be, when we all see Jesus..." (you know the rest). All the sudden it hit me...Michelle is there RIGHT NOW. (I mean I knew that already). And from what I hear her funeral was a huge celebration of that (I wasn't able to get the time off work).

But suddenly the AWESOMENESS of that, the fact that I can't even fathom what JOY she is experiencing. A perfect, sinless, painless place that I've heard of since I was in sunday school. I don't think I'd ever thought of it this way before. As in she is in the PRESENCE (the VERY PRESENCE) of our HOLY FATHER. WOW, WOW!!!

I tried to remember the time I'd felt the closest to God. It was probably a concert in Michigan in a stadium with 25000 people and the lights almost dark and the Newboys, with Jeremy Camp. All of them sitting on stools doing a quiet acoustic worship time. It is going to be BIGGER and BETTER then that. WOW I just can't imagine what it will be like to be IN HEAVEN! Forever, FOREVER!!! WOW!!!

And for a moment I was a bit jealous of Michelle. I really can't wait!!!

Forgiveness

2007-10-29T13:36:00.000-04:00

I hope you all can forgive me for falling of the face of the blogger world!

I don't really have an excuse, except the same old life is busy. But it pretty much comes down to the fact that I haven't been making it a priority. But I've decided I'm going to. Starting here and now this is going to be a priority.

I am going to continue to do my Wordless Wednesday. I'm going to starting doing Movie Monday, which mean's I'll be sharing either a video I've found on YouTube, or a video Blog. Then I'm going to try at do a writen Blog two times a week.

We'll see how it goes. (althought I already know I have one of my blogs written, since its part of an email I sent to a friend this week).

Wordless Wednesday #8

2007-09-18T21:22:00.001-04:00

Wordless Wednesday #7

2007-09-12T07:57:00.001-04:00

Mean Girls

2007-09-08T14:35:00.000-04:00

Here is another stolen Meme. I kinda like doing these things.

RULES:
1. Put Your iTunes, Windows Media Player, MP3 Player, or whatever on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.

If someone says, "Is this okay?" You say?
Broken - Jack Johnson (apparently it isn't okay.)

How would you describe yourself?
In the Middle of Something - Diane Chase (I'm always busy!!!)

What do you like in a guy?
Feels Like Winter - Downhere (Well winter is one of the funnest seasons, so a guy that enjoys winter is important I guess)

How do you feel today?
Man I Feel Like a Women - Shania Twain (I'm not lying that was the next song)

What is your life's purpose?
Make Something Old New - Journeymen Quartet (not sure what that means...but if it has anything to do with refinishing furiture forget it, I did that once it's a lot of work!!!

What is your motto?
He Would be Sixteen - Michelle Wright (No I didn't get pregnant when I was 5 and give it up for adoption)

What do your friends think of you?
Sexy - Black Eyed Peace (I'm just gonna leave that one alone...I promise I didn't cheat!)

What do you think of your parents?
Tearin' It Up (And Burning It Down) - Garth Brooks (well my parents do like to PARTY!)

What you think about very often?
Days Like That - Sugar Jones (Oh the good old days...)

What is 2 + 2?
Fever - Michael Buble (I don't know why a math question gave me a fever...I loved math)

What do you think of your best friend?
Hungry - Kathryn Scott (let's get lunch sometime)

What do you think of the person you like?
The Right Kind of Wrong - LeAnn Rimes (wrong...I don't go for the "bad boys")

What is your life story?
Alone In The Universe - David Usher (what a said song to tell the story of my life...)

What do you want to be when you grow up?
If It Don't Take Two - Shaina Twain (apparently I just want a guy...)

What do you think of when you see the person you like?
Don't Be Stupid - Shaina Twain (1700 songs why do I keep getting Shaina Twain....and why would I like a guy I think is stupid...unless I'm think he is stupid for not liking me back...hmmm okay I guess it applies)

What will you dance to at your wedding?
Deserve It - Madonna (not my first choice but it could've been worse)

What will they play at your funeral?
Liquid - Jars of Clay (not liquid...ashes... I want to be cremated)

What is your hobby/interest?
My Desire - Jeremy Camp (my desires are my hobbies...could you be a little more specific)

What is your biggest fear?
Supposed To Be - Jack Johnson (again very general...I'm afraid of everything that is supposed to be...that'd suck)

What is your biggest secret?
Prince Ali - Disney (shhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone)

What do you think of your friends?
Song For You - Michael Buble (I like them alot...I wrote them a song)

What will you post this as?
Mean Girls - Sugarland

Wordless Wednesday #6

2007-09-05T21:00:00.001-04:00

Wordless Wednesday #5

2007-08-29T12:49:00.000-04:00

Wordless Wednesday #4

2007-08-15T08:39:00.000-04:00

Wordless Wednesday #3

2007-08-08T17:04:00.000-04:00

Kevin's B-day

2007-08-05T14:36:00.000-04:00

This is a video that I made for my brother for his B-Day!!! Since I'm not up north anymore, so I sent him birthday wishes from his friends, and family.

Wordless Wednesday #2

2007-08-01T17:28:00.001-04:00

Wordless Wednesday

2007-07-25T13:13:00.000-04:00

Long Weekend Road Trip

2007-07-03T12:22:00.000-04:00

This weekend Jocey and I went on a road trip to Muskoka. We had such a GREAT time!!! Besides this video that we made, we took LOTS of pictures. They can all be viewed on Facebook. It was so great to see all my friends from Huntsville again. Especially Chrissy, and the McDougall Family!!!! I missed everyone so much.

I hope everyone had an amazing long weekend. I really think this is going to be an amazing summer. Hopefully I will get to go up north again this summer.

In One Word

2007-05-28T23:55:00.000-04:00

My friend/co-worker Amy did this on her blog and I told her I'd do it on mine, so here's my answers to the one word meme.

1. WHERE IS YOUR CELL PHONE?: charging
2. RELATIONSHIP?: friends
3. YOUR HAIR?: messy
4. WORK?: lawyers
5. YOUR SISTER?: Lona
6. YOUR FAVORITE THING?: chocolate
7. YOUR DREAM LAST NIGHT?: none
8. YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?: pepsi
9. YOUR DREAM CAR?: fast
10. THE ROOM YOUR IN?: bedroom
11. YOUR SHOES?: boring
12. YOUR FEARS?: few
13. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE IN 10 YEARS?: mother
14. WHO DID YOU HANG OUT WITH THIS WEEKEND?: Melanie
15. WHAT ARE YOU NOT GOOD AT?: spelling
16. MUFFIN?: yummy
17. ONE OF YOUR WISH LIST ITEMS?: Camera
18. WHERE YOU GREW UP? Strathroy
19.LAST THING YOU DID?: Television
20. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?: Pajammas
21. WHAT AREN'T YOU WEARING?: socks
22. YOUR PET?: princess
23. YOUR COMPUTER?: laptop
24. YOUR LIFE?: fun
25. YOUR MOOD?: tired
26. MISSING?: huntsville
27. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW?: sleep
28. YOUR CAR?: emily
29. YOUR KITCHEN?: dishes
30. YOUR SUMMER?: warm
31. YOUR FAVORITE COLOUR?: pink
32. LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED?: minutes
33. LAST TIME YOU CRIED?: awhile
34. SCHOOL?: learning
35. LOVE?: God

I'm supposed to tag some people. I tag: Brittney & Candice, and anyone else who wants to do it.

Happy Mother's Day

2007-05-13T15:33:00.000-04:00

This blog is a shout out to all Mothers. This is your day!!! And on this day I'd like to take the time to thank my mom!!!

Thanks for giving up so much for me. Thanks for doing my laundry, cooking me dinner, and raising me. All without much appreciation. You are the BEST mom ever!!!

I hope everyone has a good Mother's Day. And make sure you tell your mom how much to appreciate her.

Friendship & Thoughts

2007-05-09T23:05:00.000-04:00

I've been deep in thought for the last couple of hours...thinking about life, and friendship, and other random things. Like what I will wear to work tomorrow (it's harder then you think).

I have some many things to be thankful for; I live in a wonderful country, I have an amazing family, and amazing friends. I have so many people that have come into my life that I absolutely LOVE. They mean the world to me. Even though I don't see a lot of you all. And there are far to many of you to name. But top of that list would have to be my BEST friend, she has been there all my life, she knows everything about me, my mom. And I'm not just saying this cuz it's mother's day this weekend, anyone who knows me knows how close I am with her.

Anyways enough of me rambling on, I love you ALL!!!!

ps-I'm working on doing a weekly video blog let me know what you all think of it, yeah or neah??? I wanted to do it in Florida...but I kinda chickened out and just did some clips instead. Well leave me comments, let me know what you thing

Melissa needs...

2007-05-09T20:52:00.000-04:00

I stole this off Amy's Blog. I thought it was kinda cool. You type your name followed by the word needs into Google and see what comes up.

Melissa needs to board the blob ship that is hovering overhead.

Melissa needs at least 10 hours of sleep a day.

Melissa needs a new name. How about Melissa needs a big smiley bunny.

Melissa needs to take a break.

Melissa needs a man, and she needs one fast.

Melissa needs Maintenance Manuals.

Melissa needs to get on board with her new body, but would also like to propose to her long-time boyfriend.

Kinda funny, I hope you like it.

Great Vacation!!!

2007-04-18T19:48:00.000-04:00

Orlando was great. We had amazing weather. Saturday it was high 80's (when we got in the car it was 94 degrees) great weather for a full day of sun tanning and floating around the lazy river.
But now I'm back in Canada, I had such a good time. It was so great to get away from "life" and relax, refocus, and now I can come back to "life" fresh and ready to take on everything!!!
Speaking of coming back to "life" on my way back from the Detroit airport I had an ugly run in with reality. I'm very sad to say that I was pulled over for the very first time, and received my very first speeding ticket :( I was soo scared!!! That is something I don't want to ever happen again. So I now owe the State of Michigan $85USD. Stupid speed limit!
Work is soo busy, lots of work stacked up well I was off, so it's been crazy trying to get caught up again. Hopefully it won't take to long.
Speaking of work, I'd like to ask you all to pray for one of my co-workers, her husband past away yesterday. :( So please keep them in your thoughts.

Florida-day 3 & 4

2007-04-12T20:51:00.000-04:00

Well it has been such a fun week. The last 2 days have been spent my the pool both swimming and sun tanning, yes it's been rough. I'm proud to say I have made some progress on the tan. I can't wait to see how good it is at the end of my vacation. Tomorrow we leave for Orlando for the weekend. We are going to stay at a 4 star resort for 3 days. I'm pretty excited, since I've never been to Orlando, let alone a four star resort. I think the only resort I've been to is MBC and it kinda wouldn't qualify as a four star resort. I will not be adding a blog till Sunday or Monday now, so you until then I hope you all have a good weekend. Try to stay warm.

Riding SheiKra

2007-04-10T15:16:00.000-04:00

Florida-day 2

2007-04-10T15:04:00.000-04:00

My second day in Florida was great!!! We got up at 6am and left for Tampa. We spent the whole day at Busch Gardens. I rode all the roller coasters. My favourite was the Montu, in which you go upside down 7 times. WHOOOHOOO!!!! I also went on SheiKra, which has 2 90 degree drops on of which you drop 200 feet. Amy went on that one too. The best was when I was in the front row, I took a video of it. I hope you enjoy.
We stayed in the park till about 5:30 when we left because it was raining :(

Florida-day 1-video

2007-04-10T11:47:00.000-04:00

FLORIDA -day 1

2007-04-08T20:29:00.001-04:00

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!!!
Well, my first day of florida was amazing!!! We got up, went to church. Then went to the Marco Island Beach. Then we went for an Easter turkey dinner at Grandma & Grandpa Reed's. Then spent the rest of the day lounging by the pool. It was a beautiful sunny day (80 degrees). And considering the fact that I didn't burn my pale WHITE skin I'd say it was a pretty successful day.
Tomorrow is off to a full day at Bucsh Gardens. FUN FUN FUN !!!!!! I'm working on a video I'll get it up as soon as it's done.

What does my birthdate mean?

2007-04-06T21:26:00.000-04:00

Your Birthdate: October 7

You are an island. You don't need anyone else to make you happy.
And though you see yourself as a loner, people are drawn to you.
Deep and sensitive, you tend to impress others with your insights.
You also tend to be psychic - so listen to that inner voice!

Your strength: Your self sufficiency

Your weakness: You despise authority

Your power color: Maroon

Your power symbol: Hammer

Your power month: July

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Well, not bad for just a date...I'm very independent, self sufficient. I do kinda despise authority. I'm not a big fan of the colour maroon....but if you add white to it you get pink and that is my favorite colour. Pretty cool website

20 People

2007-04-05T21:52:00.000-04:00

I found this on a friends Facebook I thought it was pretty cool. So here it is feel free to steal it and do it yourself

Name 20 people you think of right off the top of your head.
Don't read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 20 people. *this is a lot funnier if you actually list the names first!! No cheating!!!*

1. Chrissy Finlay
2. Candice Dunning
3. Jeff Gordon
4. Jocelyn Dephillippeaux
5. Mark Stromenberg
6. Janine Lowerse
7. Melanie Macdonald
8. Lona Quenneville
9. Amy Ruttan
10. Kevin Clarke
11. Peter Stone
12. Brittney Reed
13. Amy Reed
14. Carol Anne Hartwick
15. Beth Laverty
16. Kimberly Enns
17. Betty Davies
18. Jane Reed
19. Jillian McDougall
20. Deborah Clarke

THE QUESTIONS:

• How did you meet 10?
Well, I kinda don’t remember I was like less the 2 years old….he’s my brother

• What would you do if you had never met 6?
Well, if I never met here then I wouldn’t have done anything cuz I wouldn’t know the difference. But since I did meet here I do know what I’d be missing...lots of funny stories, she was a hottie of a roommate….miss you roomie

• What would you do if 10 and 15 dated?
Well, since 15 is married, it probably wouldn’t be a good thing!

• Did you even like 9?

Well since I have to see her every day at work, so I’m going to say yes. Just joking she is cute, and funny, and how could you not like her.

• Have you ever seen 4 cry?
Nope I don’t think so...

• Would 4 and 12 make a good couple?
Nope, cuz both are girls.

• Would number 1 and 2 make a good couple?
Wrong again, cuz both are girls, but with those two you never know….it would be hot!

• Describe 8:
Well, she’s practically my sister…and she’s known me since I was like 4. She is an amazing friend. She loves scrapbooking (so do I). She is an amazing mother.

• Do you like 12?
She is one of my favorite girls in the whole world.

• Tell me something about 17:
She is one of the most Godly Women I’ve ever met. There is so much I could learn from her.

• What's 7's favorite color?
hmmm…Blue? Or Green? Or Pink…yeah no Idea…sorry

• What would you do if 1 just confessed they liked you?
She was my best friend in Huntsville and I miss her soo much. Oh and I might have used her shampoo a couple of times while we were roomies….I couldn’t resist it smelled sooo good.

• When was the last time you talked to number 15?
2 Months ago when I was up north.

• How do you think 19 feels about u?
She is GREAT, she was like my second family when I lived up north. Her kids are cute, and sooo fun!!! And D (her husband) was a great boss.

• What language does 13 speak?
She’s lived in Canada and the States so probably English, French and Spanish,

• What grade is 16 in?
She graduated….awhile ago…her kids are in public school

• What is 5's favorite music?
Skillet, Pillar, Thousand Foot Krutch, Manic Drive, Great Big Sea, The Guess Who, Three Days Grace, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin, Nickelback, Alexisonfire, Bob Noxious, Reliant K, P.O.D., Jonah 33, Franz Ferdinand, Sum 41, Metallica, Barenaked Ladies, Dc Talk, Newsboys, Delerious?, Rammstein - Yeah I totally copied that straight from his Facebook Profile

• Would you ever date 3?
YES!!! If he wasn’t married and a father….but hey umm…what’s one date….

• Is 11 single?
Nope

• What is 10s last name?
Clarke

• Would you ever want to be in a serious relationship with 7?
Not romatically cuz I think that’s wrong, but she is such an AMAZING friend. I can go to her with anything

• Where does 18 live?
Naples, Florida

• What do you think about 20?.
She is my best friend, and the best mom anyone could every ask for.

• What is the best thing about 4?
she doesn’t see a problem with going to church in your pajama

• What would you like to tell 14 right now?
I forgive you for wrecking the golf cart…and don’t worry the secret behind mystery van is safe with me ;)

• How did you meet 9?
I already said this…Work

• What is the best and worst thing about 2?
Best- SHE IS HOT!!! Worst-SHE IS HOT!!!

• Are you going to know 3 forever?
I wish

Must be Spring...

2007-03-26T21:45:00.000-04:00

I'm pretty excited about how nice out it was today. It was GORGEOUS!!! I'm proud to say that I was wearing sandals, and showing off my freshly painted toe nails. I LOVE IT!!! This past weekend I was at Women of Grace in Sarina. I went really well. It was really great to see Betty and some of the other staff that were there. Kevin (my brother) came home with me and is home for 2 weeks. Now it's back to work for another week. This week isn't nearly as busy as the last couple of week have been, so hopefully I will get to enjoy some of this beautiful weather.

look it's my kitty

2007-03-14T22:32:00.000-04:00

So I got a Kitty Cat (well more cat and less kitty). I got her last Friday, you maybe wondering why it's taken me so long to share her with you, well that's because she's been a bit of a frady cat. She's been hiding until last night. When she finally spent some time with me. Then tonight as you can see in this picture she was up on the couch being my friend....YEAH she came out to see me finally....now she is out exploring my apartment. I'm having a house warming party on Friday night I don't think she will like that very much she'll probably hide again. The good news is the house will be quite again on Saturday. When I will be babysitting Ethan and Mikayla. I hope Amy has fun and Test The Nation, lucky. I hope her brain comes back by then.
Well I must be going to bed now so as not to cranky tomorrow at work...Amy doesn't like it when I'm cranky at work....she makes fun of me. :(

All moved, Long week

2007-03-08T08:23:00.000-05:00

Well I am happy to say I am all moved into my new place. I really really like it. It will be so nice once I get everything unpacked, right now most of my life is still in boxes. I still need to go grocery shopping since I have no food, and I ran out of toilet paper yesterday night...and I couldn't find the box of Kleenex I know I unpacked, so I had to hold it till I got to work this morning. I know it's sad.

Speaking of sad, this week has been very sad. It's been pretty crappy at work, I've been all alone, Amy has been off having fun at the court house (she is doing jury duty), and has left me all alone at work with crazy people calling, and stupid collect call guy that calls every day for a certain lawyer that never takes his call. GRRRR!!!!

Well I hope you are all having a good week. I'm sorry that I haven't written in awhile I've been busy getting ready to move, but now that I am in my new place I will hopefully get back into some kind of routine.

Almost Moving Day

2007-02-23T11:26:00.000-05:00

Well it isn't officially 'moving day' yet, but I have started moving. I started this week. I've been bring in car loads of boxes when I come in to work and dropping them off on my way home (since I drive right past my new place anyways). I only have 4 more boxes in my parents basement, plus however many boxes of clothes I have to pack in my bedroom. It should only be one more trip and all my boxes will be in my new place. Then my dad is going to help me move all my furniture (dinning room table, bed, chair, dressers, microwave stand, etc) it should all fit in a mini van except the futon...I'm still not sure how we are getting that to my place. Hopefully we'll figure something out...if anyone has a pick up they'd like to offer let me know.

Great Weekend

2007-02-19T13:01:00.000-05:00

This weekend was lots of fun. It was great to see all my friends from Huntsville again. The drive was good. We got there just after 9. Saturday was really relaxing. I got up and played with the 3 kids, then we all went to Emily's basketball game, then back to the house to hang out and relax all day (so nice) then Saturday night we watched a movie. We rented Half Nelson...I don't recommend it. It a crappy movie with crappy ending, and it was just really long and crappy. Then on Sunday I went to church and then went to MBC for the afternoon to hang out with Chrissy. We rented another movie...this time it was a really good one. It's called 'One Night with the King' it is the story of Esther, which I already love. It was really well done. I loved it....I would definitly recommend it. I was very surprised and how close they stuck the original. Good Job Hollywood.

Roadtrip

2007-02-16T15:06:00.000-05:00

Yeah I made it through another week. I leave for my weekend roadtrip in less them 2 hours. YEAH!!! I can't wait to see my friends. It'll be so great to be back in Huntsville, and to visit my old church.

I hope you all have a good weekend. I know I will and if it isn't good enough already the Daytona 500 is this Sunday YES!!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

2007-02-14T14:28:00.000-05:00

I hope that everyone is having a really good day. Mine has been kinda crappy. I wish I was in Florida with my favorite girls or in Huntsville with the McDougalls.

I'm going to Huntsville this weekend. YEAH!!! I can't wait.

Some more exciting news...I talked to my new land lady today and confirmed that I will be taking the apartment. So I move in 2 weeks. I'm soo excited. I can't wait!!!

2007-02-13T10:48:00.000-05:00

Last weekend was lots of fun. It wasn't too cold, mind you it definitly wasn't warm. But we had a great time. I got home on Sunday aroung 3:30 and couldn't wait to have a hot shower and snuggle into a warm blanket on the couch.

FAST!!!

2007-02-08T12:55:00.000-05:00

This week seems to have flown by. I can't believe tomorrow is already Friday. And if tomorrow is Friday that means today is Thursday (I know I'm a genius), the point is it's my favorite day of the whole week. GREY'S ANATOMY night, yeah!!!! Tonight is also the season premiere of Survivor Fiji. I haven't watched Survivor for the last 2 seasons because I was getting bored of it. But I'm embarrassed to say I'm actually looking forward to this season, it looks pretty interesting. So Survivor will be added to my busy Thursday night line up, joining CSI, ER, the OC (which is over very soon), and last but DEFINITELY not least Grey's Anatomy.

Tonight I am also going to be packing and getting ready for this weekend. Because tomorrow right after work I'm going camping. Yeah I know it's crazy camping in the winter. I say that now but by Sunday morning...we'll have to see. I do hope I have as much fun this year as I have in the past. Don't worry I'll blog all about it after the weekend.

T.G.I. Fridays

2007-02-02T16:30:00.000-05:00

Last nights episode of Grey's Anatomy was soo amazing. Not that I'm surprised, I don't think there has been an episode I haven't liked yet. I think most oh you will agree it is the best show on television.

Oh how I love Fridays!!! Another week of work has come and gone and the weekend is here again. YEAH! (houga-bouga)
This weekend I'm going to Chatham to see my friend and ex roomie Janine. I'm super excited and I can't wait. And on Sunday it is Mikayla's Birthday party, she is turning 2 years old...she is SUPER cute. And I may go to Guelph on Sunday night to visit my friend Chrissy who lives in Huntsville but is coming to Guelph this weekend. So as you see I'll be putting a lot of kms on Emily (my little car) this weekend. Good thing she'll fixed from the little incident I had last week. oops!

Like a virgin

2007-02-01T15:54:00.000-05:00

This is my first blog...it's kinda exciting. Everyday I make sure I read all of my friends blogs, I thought it was time I start contributing. I'm not sure how good I'm going to be at it but I'll try my best.

So let me introduce myself:

My name is Melissa, I'm 20 years old. I work for a Law Firm in London as the receptionist. The people there are great. And it's so nice to have every weekend off now.

When I'm not at work I'm usually at home on my laptop (facebook, msn messenger, and reading friends blogs), or out with friends, or watching my favorite shows (top of the list is definitely Grey's Anatomy)

I also love scrap booking, photography, nascar (go Jeff Gordon), going to the movies, and road trips. That's about all I'm going to tell you right now about ME.

So since I've been working in London and living in Strathroy that means commuting 90 minutes everyday. So yesterday I went and looked at an apartment in London I think I'm going to take it. It's really nice and only 15-20 minutes from my work. I'll keep you posted on the big move.

Well that's it for today...Later!