I'll never be the same if we ever meet again

Moncton was a really good time. It was nice to see my NB and NS colleagues and I actually got some really positive feedback from the regional consultant. Went to supper with NM, a fellow Kine grad and close friend. Also went to see Salt.

I highly DO NOT recommend Salt. Horrible movie.

And as lame as it is, I miss my boyfriend already.

FRIDAY is MONTREAL.

You've changed

This video basically speaks for itself.

beautiful, dirty, rich

In less than one week, I will be in Montreal and sitting in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Ile Ste-Helene listening to music and (hopefully) enjoying wonderful sunshine.

Before I make it to the great city of Montreal, I must first endure Moncton. However, I am getting paid to endure, and that makes it more than tolerable.

Today was beautiful. I finished reading my book, The Golden Compass. Time to find a new one. It would make sense to read the next book in the series, but who knows what I'll pick up.

KR and I attended Scratch's performance at Baba's last night. We spent more time sitting, but it was a good time regardless.

Better things are falling together.

Lightbulb moments

Pepsi has a really cool campaign on the go right now where they've asked people to submit ideas for making the world/your area a better place. Then, once ideas have been submitted, people can vote for the ones they think should receive funding. You can check out the leaderboard here: Pepsi Refresh. I think it is extremely exciting that a Charlottetown idea is ranked 2nd in the $10K category - opening up an all-ages music venue for Charlottetown.

Carry this picture for luck

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do."

Andy Warhol

The lesson that eleviates the guilt

Ever run in to someone that you used to be friends with? I'm not saying someone that you've come to be mortal enemies with, but someone that you just drifted away from. Maybe they moved, maybe you both changed. Either way, you don't hang out with them now.

Almost every single time that I run into someone I used to be friends with, this exact conversation occurs.

1 "Hi! It's been so long. How are you?!"
2 "Good! Wow, it has been forever. How are you?!"
1 "Good! We really should get together and catch up sometime. Maybe lunch?"
2 "Yeah! That's a great idea. Send me a message on Facebook sometime."

And then, after all that, you invariably never send or receive a Facebook message, and nothing comes of it.

What's the problem you ask?

I feel extremely guilty about the whole thing! I'm sure I'm not alone in that either, although I recognize that I have much higher levels of anxiety than other people.

BUT, here is my solution. DON'T have that conversation. I know it's simple, but it has taken me until last week to learn this life lesson. Instead, here is the conversation that should occur.

1 "Hey! Wow, it's been forever. How are you?"
2 "Great, busy with blah blah, what about you?
1 "Also great, working at blah blah."
2 "Man, remember the time we blah blah blah?"
1 "Haha yes, man we had fun back then."
2 "Definitely. Well, it was really nice to run into you. Have a nice day!"

See how easy that is? No empty promises, no guilt.

The alternative solution is to continue with the status quo and just cut out your heart and lose your feelings.

Mine seems a bit less drastic though, no?

Whoaaaaooooaoaaooaooo

Life is good. I am happy.

Suck on that, Internet.

Went to Tracadie Beach today with some wonderful people and enjoyed mostly sun and about 5 minutes of rain. Went swimming in the ocean for the first time this summer. May have, by my standards, a tan (the general public would probably consider me one shade darker than albino). And I've started reading The Golden Compass (a little behind, but hey).

Stolen from Kate's tumblr because I think it's important

"Stop turning on your emotional television to watch the same program over and over again, the one that shows how much you suffered from a certain loss: that is only poisoning you, nothing else."

Paulo Coelho

Be good until then

It's that time again. You know, the time where I tell you about a musician or band that I am enjoying and you immediately go and check them out and fall in love. Or something like that.

Australian-born Sia Furler, mostly just known as Sia, is where it is at. And, it's more than probable that you've all heard her before, and maybe even liked her. She's had her music featured on Grey's Anatomy, Nip/Tuck, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Hills, Six Feet Under, and The Vampire Diaries. Breathe Me, a single from her album Colour the Small One, has appeared the most of any other song (and it happens to be there first song of hers I heard).

Now Sia has a new album out, We Are Born, and it is simply amazing. Notable and purchase-worthy tracks include, but are not limited to:
-Clap Your Hands

-Stop Trying
-You've Changed
-The Co-Dependent

Almost Famous

Turns out I was rubbing elbows with a celebrity last weekend and I didn't even know. Teddy Geiger was at Hunter's Ale House listening to local heroes Boxer the Horse. I didn't know who he was at the time. In fact, I still don't know who he is. But a co-worker seemed pretty excited about the whole thing.

Trustworthy Internet advice

Choose good company. Ask yourself if a person makes you better or drains your life force. If the answer is B, you’re busy next time they call. And the time after that.

bang bang choo-choo train

After coming to the realization that I almost never do anything exciting or spontaneous, or spend any of my hard-earned cash, I am currently contem-planning a trip to Osheaga this year at the end of the month.

Excitement!

Don't you think someone should take you home?

At lunch time, Keith and I took our mental health break walk down to the Sullivan Building and sat next to the fountain. This was a fantastic idea because the wind blew water on us while we sat there and it was scorching outside.

While enjoying the sun and mist, we somehow got onto the topic of how unoriginal and uncreative most cartoon bear names are, i.e. Little Bear, Brother Bear, Papa Bear, Sister Bear, Mama Bear, and Bear (Franklin).

Dolla dolla bills y'all

I wonder if my boss would let us put this up in the office?

Can we rewind to Parent Trap?

Looks like LiLo was ready for her sentence today - even she doesn't believe in her acting skills anymore. Her tears evoked no response.

Material Girl, Material World

I wonder if Madonna realized what she was starting when she rocked the bullet bar?

For something so unfashionable, it doesn't seem to want to go away.

Alpha Mike Foxtrot

Lucas and I went to see the A-Team movie last night. I'm too young to have ever experienced the television show, but man did I love the movie. It certainly didn't hurt that Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper starred in the film.

I think I have a thing for older men. First Sean Connery, and now Liam Neeson...

Er, scratch that. I know I have a thing for older men.

Through and through and through

It's been a while since I've really put anything of substance on this blog. Perhaps an update is in order.

I've been seeing someone. He is not a musician and so far not an asshole who can't seem to make up his mind.

As an added bonus, I'm going green and recycling.

My mother has returned to Calgary. Things have ultimately turned for the worse and the infection my grandmother has is now in her blood. She's resting comfortably and she's the most lucid I've experienced her in a long time. I like to take comfort in the fact that she will die knowing who I am.

My World Cup predictions have been hot and cold. I'm betting on a Uruguay/Germany final. Everyone else is joining camp Nederlands, but I'm sticking to my guns.

I went to Cirque on Friday and thoroughly enjoyed it. My favourite part was the end routine with the trampolines and the building. I only wish it had been a bit longer. Mitch created an elaborate backstory/plot for the performance - possibly as enjoyable as Cirque itself.

Spent the day in Summerside for work. I was able to have lunch at my aunt's place - pizza, garlic fingers, and cookies!

Things could be better, but they could always be worse.

Ridin' sulluh

All I could think of when I saw this ad was that joke... do you have any Israeli in you? Would you like some?

Someday you will be loved

When it was time to go to bed, he handed me the toothbrush he had bought just for me.

DEUTSCHLAND

The Germany v. Argentina game today was unreal. The Germans demolished the Argentinian side with a score of 4-0.

After losing the English early on, I'd like to give my full support to the Germans. It doesn't hurt that I may have fallen in love with Klose and Mueller.

We all grow up

My two best friends in my program, Matt and Nicole.

It's always all about hot dogs

(609):
i realized boys travel in groups of 3's and girls travel in 4's..thats why it gets so tricky

(267):
like hot dogs and buns.

I'd trade it for a night out or two

Looks like 17 year old Lauren made a mistake. In high school, I started talking to this really nice guy from Morell and we hung out a few times. Things just didn't really go anywhere. I hadn't seem him since I was in grade twelve.

Today I saw him, on stage, with Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold. He's the bassist. And he has a beautiful wife and cute little red-head kid.

Oops.