Once again, the heat has me.

It's warm, it's beautiful. It's only pushing 6 pm. Still lots of the day left. However, I am at a standstill because I have no one to do anything with. Everyone I know is either already out or working! How frustrating is that! I'll probably just end up going down to the gym, cause you know, I'm cool like that.

Today was a good day though - I got to babysit my two favorite kids at the daycare. And they are so good. The little boy just turned three, and the little girl is 7 months old I think. They're absolutely wonderful :).

Tomorrow night we are having a staff screening of War of the Worlds. We were going to see one tonight, however the movie won't arrive until 7 pm and that's too rushed to put it together. So tomorrow night it is. Yippee!

Last night I went to see Batman, and I have to say that I loved it. I don't know if I loved it because it was good, or because I've never seen a Batman before (at least, none that I can remember). Lots of people can sit there and compare it to the original, but where it wasn't really a remake for me, that factor didn't affect me. I simply loved it. I hope they remake the rest (apparently there is more?). One thing I can't understand however, is that it is only rated PG. Because I found it awfully dark and disturbing, and I kept thinking about the first night it opened when I saw a couple go in with their little boy who could have only been about 5 or 6 and the horror he probably went through watching it...

Anyways, I'm off to find something to do!

Can someone get me some water?

I sit here typing this, it's past midnight and I'm so warm it's crazy (much like myself, however, I need not add that I'm sure). It's a sweltering 25 degrees out, and although they say it feels like 31, I'd believe them if they were saying 41. I've had a great afternoon - spent it at Queensland with Kat, the water was so freezing but a nice refresher after the scorcher of a day we had. As I sit here, uncomfortable with the heat, I'm exhausted and yet dread the idea of having to crawl into my bed and suffer what can only be a rather restless sleep. However, I am strongly fighting the urge to slink away into the coolness of the basement, and for a couple reasons. The first being what is down there. What exactly is, I'm not sure and I'm certainly not anxious to find out. I don't know when was the last time someone slept down there and god only knows what creature (big or small) has made it's nest in the dark moist corners that at the moment resembles a tiny piece of heaven. Curious to know what may be lurking? Recently it's been salamanders, june bugs (dead but ever so disgusting), and spiders (of all disturbing sizes). In the past? Earwigs, more spiders, baby spiders, spider eggs, and a shrew. Yes, a shrew. And besides all these little critters, who knows the amount of dust that's been collecting...If only I were able to move permanently down there, and was responsible for dusting it, and keeping it clean, only then could I have a peaceful sleep down there. So where I will probably suffer a sleepless night in the heat up here, it would be just as terrible down there, not knowing what is lying in wait to scar me for life. Also, my bed up here is much much much more comfortable (why else do you think I traded in mine for jods?).

By the way, my computer is fixed. I had a guy I know who goes to Dal come out, and he made it wonderful for me. And put on everything that I needed, so now if something goes wrong, I'm out of options, because he told me that everything that was put on there was a-okay. It's running beautifully now, and for this I am terribly relieved.

Looks like this cat won't be taking her much anticipated summer course, as I have to pay for it as soon as I register and where I could probably afford it with the coming weeks pay cheque's, I'd be left completely broke for the following two weeks, something I am just not cut out to do. Oh well, Writing and Theory...until January, you're on your own.

And with this, I bid thee good night...or as we have here, hot night.
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So.
My computer is messed up. This is the fourth time I've tried to post.
I am so incredibly mad. I mean, forget the fact that I shell out over a $1,000 on this stupid computer, is it too much to ask that it actually works? This is the second time since April that it's done this to me (and it's the exact same thing btw). What started it was my msn had an update that I ignored. So then it was signing me on and off like every 30 seconds. Annoying what? I tried uninstalling/reinstalling it, and to my dismay, nothing. So then I figured, well I can accept this windows update that has been badgering me for the past month and a half. So I did that. And it updated me to Windows XP Service Pack 2 (exactly what I did NOT want it to do, for numerous reasons, the main being that this seemed to be my problem last time). So now when I turn on my computer, it takes forever, and then the internet will only work for like, 30 seconds. And it's so terribly annoying. But, I went to my guest account and logged on and things seem to be working fine.
I have a couple options. I can send this stupid thing off to Meghan and see if she can fix it (even though she thinks it's a software problem).
I can take it to PC Medic where, I will get charged a whole bunch of money to fix it, and the longer they have it, the more it will cost), but I get the satisfation of having trained professionals working on it (not that you don't know what you're doing Megs, it's just an ease on my mind).
Or, I can say screw it all and buy a new computer because this one obviously sucks (I need a new monitor anyways, because the screen is all shaky on this, it's apparently going to die soon).
Either way I'm receiving a lot of stress by this situation and I'm so frustrated because I'd like to think I didn't waste my money, but it's vastly becoming apparent that I did.

If anyone has any ideas on what I should do to fix this problem, or what you think the problem might be, please let me know, thanks!

Back to the Books

Yesterday I went into school with Krystyna to pay my $100 tuition deposit that I needed to make before I could register, and indeed register. When we arrived we went into a student resource room and figured out what courses I wanted/needed and when they were available for me to take. After we got all that sorted out we went to see the chair of the Chemistry Department--who was also my teacher in my first year of uni--to inquire about whether I would have to take the General Chemistry Lab as I am repeating the course (yes, I thought I was done with retaking courses, but I just have to get this one out of the way and then I'm okay!). She recognized me as soon as I went in, and that, is why I go to MSVU. Anyways, back on track. She said I didn't have to and I chatted with her a little bit more, and headed upstairs to the registration counter. I was able to get all of my courses but one, and I'm waitlisted for it, and my lab. The courses I am taking are Math: Intro to Probability and Statistics I&II (plus a 1 hr, 15 min/wk required lab), General Chemistry I&II, Biology: Diversity of Animals (plus a 3 hr/wk required lab), Biology: Basic Neuroscience, English: Writing and Theory Practice. And then I am waitlisted for Biology: Physiology of Animals (plus a 3hr/wk required lab). I'm going to be busy busy next year, and where I am scared to death of messing up, I know that I am ready for this, I know that I want to do this, and most of all, I know that I can do this. And even though I am scared, I have to say, I cannot wait until September. I am very excited to be taking some of those course, to be a full time student again, and to not be the dumb one anymore (plus apparently the devil isn't returning, yay!). But don't get me wrong, I am in no way wishing away my summer.

Work has been off the wall. I've barely had time to breathe, like I said last post. And I keep thinking, just make it to Saturday and I'll be okay, but no, I start the daycare this Saturday morning, and then I babysit that night. Sometimes I think I really must be crazy, to be working so much and then try to have a social life as well. For example, today I worked morning and evening, so afternoon I went shopping with Krystyna.

But now, I am exhausted and freezing, so I'm going to go to bed, something that unlike my sister, I have no problem doing, I just don't get enough of it!

Ah, summertime is wonderful.

So this weekend has been just perfect thus far. Yesterday the rental at work was fun, Krystyna and me enjoyed ourselves. A really cute guy came in for Brinks, the safe company. After work I went to the gym, and despite being the first time back since before I went away, I was able to do my regular routine; run for 20 minutes, bike for 20 minutes, and then spend about 20 minutes on weights. Then I came home and relaxed/got ready until it was time to go to Nickie's. There we watched some movies, and played Texas Hold 'Em. I won, which was wonderful! I got three people to go all in, and I only had a pair of pocket 5's! Nickie had a pair of 4's, so it was close. I was also able to get my first full house, which rocked!
Anyways, we went to bed around 230, and I had to get up at 7. I was at the theatre for 745, where we had a staff meeting. It was entertaining to say the least. After that, Krystyna, Katie, Meghan and myself met up with my friend Kathryn over at Wendy's. After that we headed out to Queensland! It was my first time there without Jods, but I managed to survive :). I got the biggest desire to listen to the Pina Colada song :). The water was really nice and I was in it for probably 30-45 minutes. But it was only Kat and me that went in. Then we laid on the beach for probably 1.5 hours, and left to go to East Side Marios for some supper because we were starving. After that we headed to Future Shop so I could purchase a CD for Jods and then headed back home!
So now here I am, debating on whether I should rinse out my beach hair or not, awaiting a bath. I may take a nap, and tidy my room and then we're having a staff screening of Mr. & Mrs. Smith at 12. And then I get to work at 11:15 tomorrow. Yay!
So unfortunately, that's all for now kids, hope you enjoyed it, I know I did!

A Little 50, A Little Peas.

...I'll take you to the candy shop...
When I flew over to England, my most unfavorite (is that even a word? unfavorite? hrmm) song was 50 Cent's Candy Shop. I went over and it seemed to be on the radio quite a bit. Unfortunately for me, I had to deal with hearing it. And, much to my dismay, the more I heard it, the more I liked it. Now, believe it or not, I'm rather ashamed to say that it is one of my favorite songs. After downloading another song by him, I've found I enjoy that one too. I can't help but wonder what has happened to me.
Don't Monkey Around
Yesterday I purchased the new Black Eyed Peas CD Monkey Business and I have to say, I absolutely love it. It's not like their old stuff, it's fresh and delightful. A good CD for the summer months :) Would I recommend it? Yes, but if you don't like it, don't shoot the messenger!
Work, it's crazy!
I don't know when I'll find the time to breathe! I've been averaging 5 days a week at the theatre, plus this week I took on two extra shifts for school rentals in the morning, and Saturday there is an 8 am staff meeting! Plus I work my three mornings a week at the gym, and I've been babysitting so much! It's absolutely nuts! But the money that will come in will be handy, and hopefully in the near future, I'll be able to use it to somehow drive a very nice car ;). Tomorrow and Saturday are suppose to be my days off, but I have the rental from 845am-11am and then on Saturday, as I said, I have a staff meeting from 8-11ish. So I don't really have two days off, and then I work the rest of the week! I'll manage though. Because really, what would I do between those hours anyways? Sleep? Yes. So it's better to be making money.
To decorate, or not to decorate
As I patiently await words on a specific car, I sit debating redecorating my room. It's been the same way since about grade 8, meaning about 6 years. I think it's time for an update, but I'm stumped as to what. Durning my first night in London, we stayed in a Premier Travel Inn where the bedspread was entirely white-white sheets, white comforter, white pillows. So I know more or less that that is what I want. But what do I want to accent it is the question. Tawny and I talked once of a turquoise, and the more I think of it, the more I like it. That way it would also match my dolphin shrine I have going on. But at the same time, I have developed a liking of the color pink, but I wouldn't have anything flashy, just a nice pale or pastel pink, maybe accented in a light green. Or I could have a nice green and cream. Who knows? There is talk of putting lamanent flooring, so we'll have to see what that looks like if it happens. I've requested that should this happen we get a lighter wood, as I'm not fussy for the darker stuff. But at the same time, I'm holding back because part of me still hopes for the day that I can move into the basement. It's something that I really want, and feel I deserve, being 20 and all. But we'll have to see. It's just unfair that I should have to be in here, when there is a much bigger room downstairs (and I have so much stuff).

And with this, I bid thee goodnight.
*whew*

Well, shall we try this again?

So I've decided to take another swing at this blogging thing, only because I have my expert friend Meghan trying it out so then she can in turn help me make it my own. Until then, this lovely pink background will have to do. Make sure you lot check out my profile :)
Since I've been home, not a lot has been going on. I've been working mega-hours which is good because I enjoy the money. I've been babysitting too! Last weekend I had my little birthday celebration with my friends, which was fun. We went to dinner and a movie, and then a few of us went back to Nickie's apartment. We played Texas Hold 'Em. I went all in and ended up losing, but when someone gave me $50 in chips (not real money mind you) I took the pot with a pair of Kings and it only got better from there :). Rematch this Friday and I'm very excited.
Tonight I took Mom and Aunt Shirley to see Monster-in-Law because I remembered Aunt Shirley saying she wanted to see it. I was aphrensive about what Mom would think, but she seemed to enjoy it quite a bit actually. It was a good night in all :).
Tomorrow I have to get up and be at the theatre for 11, so I think I'll go to the gym before hand. I really need to get back into that, haven't gone since beforeI went to visit Jods!
Hopefully the next time I post I'll be more familiar with this, and start to make it my own!