I've been working my butt off.
I am so sick and tired of working, I can't even describe how icky I feel about it. I wish I was out tanning on the beach every few days, partying, buying clothes, doing all kinds of wreckless things.
Alas, I cannot indulge!! I'm working at least 60 hours a week now, and I need to, so that I can afford to go to school in the fall. Now, its looking like I have almost enough, and I won't need to worry once august rolls around, but until then, I have to restrain all desire to enjoy my life, so that i won't have to bother with worrying for at least a few weeks...then midterms in october!! EEK!! Hehe, I'm kidding!
But one thing, I've decided I'm going to have myself a little dinner party on the 9th of June. Should be nice! So there, now you can't say that i've eliminated all joy and fun from my life.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Summer Time
I just thought I would post a little note about all the fun stuff I'm doing this summer!!
1)Camping with Paul and Jac, hopefully chelle and joel too
2) My aunt and my cousin are probably coming to visit..YAY!!
3) July first probably taking my little bro Brandon to FoxFest, a big concert downtown. Paul is most likely coming too.
4) Moving back east at the end of July, which holds alot of mixed emotions
5) Visiting my nieces and my brother and sister in ohio. Hopefully that will include a trip to rollercoaster heaven, Boucadebepas ( probably not spelt right, but its this great italian restaurant with a popes head on a table), and a little side trip to the half off bookstore near ry and sarah's place.
6) Hopefully a little side trip eventually to NYC, or the Jersey shore with sarah. Don't worry CJ, we'll take you with us to the city!!
7) Hoping to get some kayaking in deep cove in again this year.
8) I also have several books i'd like to get through before the hassle of moving then school occurs.
9) I have several art pieces on the back burner. Work has kept me from the finishing touches on a piece for my aunt helene, then I have something for ry and sarah thats almost done...but i'm slacking on the job. Sarah has also commissoned me for some top secret pieces, and i won't say what until she says that its ok to spill.
So those are my plans for the summer. If anyone has anything to add for me to do, drop me a line!!
1)Camping with Paul and Jac, hopefully chelle and joel too
2) My aunt and my cousin are probably coming to visit..YAY!!
3) July first probably taking my little bro Brandon to FoxFest, a big concert downtown. Paul is most likely coming too.
4) Moving back east at the end of July, which holds alot of mixed emotions
5) Visiting my nieces and my brother and sister in ohio. Hopefully that will include a trip to rollercoaster heaven, Boucadebepas ( probably not spelt right, but its this great italian restaurant with a popes head on a table), and a little side trip to the half off bookstore near ry and sarah's place.
6) Hopefully a little side trip eventually to NYC, or the Jersey shore with sarah. Don't worry CJ, we'll take you with us to the city!!
7) Hoping to get some kayaking in deep cove in again this year.
8) I also have several books i'd like to get through before the hassle of moving then school occurs.
9) I have several art pieces on the back burner. Work has kept me from the finishing touches on a piece for my aunt helene, then I have something for ry and sarah thats almost done...but i'm slacking on the job. Sarah has also commissoned me for some top secret pieces, and i won't say what until she says that its ok to spill.
So those are my plans for the summer. If anyone has anything to add for me to do, drop me a line!!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Apology accepted
If you've read the post previous to this one, you will know that I, along with most people who know about it, was greatly insulted by the actions of some fans at a San Jose vs Edmonton game on Sunday, where the San Jose arena booed the Canadian National anthem.
Yesterday, in all major Canadian newspapers, an apology written by the Mayor of the city of San Jose was published, addressed to all Canadians in the arena, the players, and any Canadians who watched, on behalf of his city. He was deeply sorry that people that ignorant lived in his city, and acted in such a manner.
I was pretty pleased when I read this article. It restored my faith in people having respect for each others nationality, even in the states. Sometimes we tend to believe that one group of ignorant people makes an entire nation ignorant. But it just isn't the case, and its nice to see it proven once in a while.
Yesterday, in all major Canadian newspapers, an apology written by the Mayor of the city of San Jose was published, addressed to all Canadians in the arena, the players, and any Canadians who watched, on behalf of his city. He was deeply sorry that people that ignorant lived in his city, and acted in such a manner.
I was pretty pleased when I read this article. It restored my faith in people having respect for each others nationality, even in the states. Sometimes we tend to believe that one group of ignorant people makes an entire nation ignorant. But it just isn't the case, and its nice to see it proven once in a while.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Kelsey's Word of the Day
Word--Disgust
synonyms: nauseate, sicken; abominate, detest, displease, offend, repel, repulse, revolt; disrelish, distaste, loathing, nausea; abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, aversion, detestation, dislike, repugnance, revulsion.
Written above is every verb and noun describing how I felt after the San Jose/Edmonton Hockey game start last evening.
My disgust has nothing to do with the hockey teams themselves, but with the San Jose fans.
Before the puck drops at a NHL hockey game, it is custom to play the national anthem of the country from which the teams are from. If its two American teams, they play the American national anthem. Seeing as there was one American team, and one Canadian team playing last night, they played both anthems. To my complete shock and horror, the entire arena, filled with Shark loving Americans, booed and hissed O' Canada.
Never EVER have I witnessed something that so made my blood curl. The disrespect they showed made my stomache heave.
Being the huge hockey fan that I am, I had the priviledge of attending a few Canucks games this past season. One of these games was against our arch rival, the Avalanche. Yet, when the Star-Spangled Banner began to play, everyone in the arena stood, and listened to it. No boos, No jeers. You might argue, this was a regular season game, not a playoff game, the mood was different. I say differently. The tension between our two teams was HUGE and overshadowed any rivalry between the Oilers and the Sharks.
So why did they do it? Why show that kind of disrespect? What about the Canadians that play for the Sharks? Joe Thornton?? The ONLY reason the sharks are even in playoff contention is because he's playing for them. I wonder how he felt about his fans booing his country. It might have had a little something to do with his abysmal performance throughout the game. Rivalries are between teams, not countries. Those fans can only be described as ignorant, arrogant, and rude.
Which brings me to my second word of the day: Rude--Coarse, crude, ill-formed, artless, barbarous, boorish, clownish, ignorant, illiterate, loutish, raw, savage, uncivilized, uncouth, uncultivated, undisciplined, unpolished, ungraceful, unskillful, vulgar; awkward, churlish, illbred, impertinent, impolite, impudent, insolent, insulting, uncivil, and uncourteous...... In other words: Every booer in that arena, you insulted me, all Canadians in that arena, and every one of us that call Canada our nation. You are rude and every one of its synonyms.
synonyms: nauseate, sicken; abominate, detest, displease, offend, repel, repulse, revolt; disrelish, distaste, loathing, nausea; abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, aversion, detestation, dislike, repugnance, revulsion.
Written above is every verb and noun describing how I felt after the San Jose/Edmonton Hockey game start last evening.
My disgust has nothing to do with the hockey teams themselves, but with the San Jose fans.
Before the puck drops at a NHL hockey game, it is custom to play the national anthem of the country from which the teams are from. If its two American teams, they play the American national anthem. Seeing as there was one American team, and one Canadian team playing last night, they played both anthems. To my complete shock and horror, the entire arena, filled with Shark loving Americans, booed and hissed O' Canada.
Never EVER have I witnessed something that so made my blood curl. The disrespect they showed made my stomache heave.
Being the huge hockey fan that I am, I had the priviledge of attending a few Canucks games this past season. One of these games was against our arch rival, the Avalanche. Yet, when the Star-Spangled Banner began to play, everyone in the arena stood, and listened to it. No boos, No jeers. You might argue, this was a regular season game, not a playoff game, the mood was different. I say differently. The tension between our two teams was HUGE and overshadowed any rivalry between the Oilers and the Sharks.
So why did they do it? Why show that kind of disrespect? What about the Canadians that play for the Sharks? Joe Thornton?? The ONLY reason the sharks are even in playoff contention is because he's playing for them. I wonder how he felt about his fans booing his country. It might have had a little something to do with his abysmal performance throughout the game. Rivalries are between teams, not countries. Those fans can only be described as ignorant, arrogant, and rude.
Which brings me to my second word of the day: Rude--Coarse, crude, ill-formed, artless, barbarous, boorish, clownish, ignorant, illiterate, loutish, raw, savage, uncivilized, uncouth, uncultivated, undisciplined, unpolished, ungraceful, unskillful, vulgar; awkward, churlish, illbred, impertinent, impolite, impudent, insolent, insulting, uncivil, and uncourteous...... In other words: Every booer in that arena, you insulted me, all Canadians in that arena, and every one of us that call Canada our nation. You are rude and every one of its synonyms.
Love of my Life
As many of you may know, my favourite hockey player is Mattias Ohlund. I like him so much, I've gone to many lengths to get a jersey with his name on it. I even plan on naming one of my sons Mattias (i liked the name before, so shut up).
For months now, I've been trying to figure out how I could possibly break up his 10 year marriage.
But I've finally come to the realization that I'm just not going to marry good ol' Mattias.
Lucky for me, the heartbreak won't last long. I've definitely moved on to a new love: Jason Spezza Just the way he skates makes me shiver! I'm really going to enjoy watching him play the Canucks in the cup finals next season. *knock on wood*
So now that Jason and I are a thing, it should be a little easier for me to cope with being so far away from my beloved canucks next year....and I might as well love the Sens: no one in their right mind cheers for the leafs.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Sent with love into God's arms
Moments ago, I spoke with my good friend, Trisha. She had some very sad news for me.
Last evening, Trisha's mom died of cancer. Greta Dekens has been battling cancer for the last 5 years or so. She has gone into remission only to find herself fighting the disease again. I was told that this time, they all knew that the bone cancer would be terminal.
Greta died with all of her family around her, praying for her, loving her, as she stepped into the ever loving embrace of God. She leaves behind a devoted husband, 5 daughters lost without their mother, and a community of family and friends that honoured her as a fighter, and as a wonderful, caring woman.
I cannot remember a moment in her presence where her always smiling face didn't welcome all around her to feel the joy eminating from her.
The world has lost a beautiful person. I pray that with the sorrow of her loss, her family finds comfort in her joyfully lived life, and in the knowledge that she walks the streets of heaven, complete.
To those who know Trish and her family, The memorial service is this Friday, May 12th, 2 pm at her church which is:
Willoughby Christian Reformed Church
20525 – 72nd Avenue
And I hope everyone takes a moment to cherish the people that love you, while you have that moment.
I love you Dekes
Last evening, Trisha's mom died of cancer. Greta Dekens has been battling cancer for the last 5 years or so. She has gone into remission only to find herself fighting the disease again. I was told that this time, they all knew that the bone cancer would be terminal.
Greta died with all of her family around her, praying for her, loving her, as she stepped into the ever loving embrace of God. She leaves behind a devoted husband, 5 daughters lost without their mother, and a community of family and friends that honoured her as a fighter, and as a wonderful, caring woman.
I cannot remember a moment in her presence where her always smiling face didn't welcome all around her to feel the joy eminating from her.
The world has lost a beautiful person. I pray that with the sorrow of her loss, her family finds comfort in her joyfully lived life, and in the knowledge that she walks the streets of heaven, complete.
To those who know Trish and her family, The memorial service is this Friday, May 12th, 2 pm at her church which is:
Willoughby Christian Reformed Church
20525 – 72nd Avenue
And I hope everyone takes a moment to cherish the people that love you, while you have that moment.
I love you Dekes
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