tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206261542012-01-26T08:22:52.509-05:00Fresh. Random. Twentysomething. Life. Friends. Family. Books. Work.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.comBlogger4341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-59526967740716861382012-01-17T21:32:00.006-05:002012-01-17T21:50:53.559-05:00

I never thought I would get a serious boyfriend.I never thought I would get married.So here I am 15 months married and now I'm having thoughts I never thought I would have:To be a mom or not to be a mom.It was never a deal breaker for Kevin & I if we did or did not have children. We're not ready right now to even make that decision but it's been on my mind a lot lately. I may not even be able to

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-88711613983374048912012-01-13T20:13:00.005-05:002012-01-13T20:27:34.688-05:00

My sweetheart believe that this new year is going to be a great one for me. I love his optomism and I honestly need it because sometimes I'm what I like to call a pessimistic realist! :PI so desire a new job, not just for the better money but I want to have a job I am proud of. A job that uses the skills I have and helps me build in my career. Where I am now is not getting me anywhere but it has

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-79396678217213203902012-01-12T11:21:00.003-05:002012-01-12T11:36:31.291-05:00

A fat rant.I'm just finishing up a movie on W Network and well, it's got my goat! The premise of the movie is a skinny gorgeous chick dresses up in a fat suit to do an undercover documentary about obesity. Even before I've finished the movie I have a beef. (And yes, pun intended).There is way too many stereotypes in this movie, all the cliches.Not all fat people eat a chocolate bar(s) every day.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-46414894259323977932012-01-06T10:21:00.005-05:002012-01-06T11:22:08.220-05:00

Every once in a while I get an email to my inbox about the chance to do a book review. I usually pass because the books don't jump out at me but recently one did. It was claimed to be a controversial book on marriage written by a pastor and his wife. I signed up to get a copy.Real Marriage: The Truth about Sex, Friendship and Life Togetherby Mark & Grace Driscoll.So here I sit after finishing

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-12918350842974806072011-12-16T22:56:00.006-05:002011-12-16T23:54:56.924-05:00

Kevin is currently watching a made for tv movie which is slightly too suspenseful for me. But watching parts of it got me thinking again. Thinking about writing. (The main character is an author struggling with writer's block by the way). By no means do I think myself a linguist but at times I feel like I have a lot to say. Maybe I need to just stick to blogging that has a very limited

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-72631629874542107382011-12-02T11:26:00.004-05:002011-12-02T11:43:55.618-05:00

I've had a lot of time off work lately which means I have more time on my hands. What do with that time besides the regular dishes and cooking, reading of course! I have read more books in the past 3 months then I have in the past 4 years.Back story. I grew up in a Christian bubble. I only read Christian material. (Ok, so I read the odd bodice ripper in high school, curiosity!). For 4 years I

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-62813447611965800682011-11-11T12:19:00.002-05:002011-11-11T12:25:49.868-05:00

Lately I have been reading some marriage blogs. Hey, I'm a newlywed, I need advice! Not just because we didn't get a whole lot of premarital counselling but because of the lack of guidance/examples in my life. (That's changing though, becoming friends with coupleswho have been married a lot longer then us).A big topic in our lives is birth control/family planning. I am on the pill and have to

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-85929912223877487042011-11-09T16:09:00.002-05:002011-11-09T16:28:19.881-05:00

I know it's been a long time since I blogged - so much has happened in the past year it's almost unbelievable!In the past 6 months or so my hubby has started to look for other work. We thought we had an in to a job in Yellowknife. Yup, I said it. Yellowknife. Both sets of parents were supportive. I was conflicted. We got word last week that the job is officially off the table (position

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-34852958149690341832011-06-01T20:26:00.002-04:002011-06-01T20:39:32.975-04:00

Today by Liz DanzicoYour genuine action will explain itself, and will explain your other genuine actions. Your conformity explains nothing. The force of character is cumulative. – Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-RelianceIf ‘the voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks,’ then it is more genuine to be present today than to recount yesterdays. How would you describe today using

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-39109756603082353262011-06-01T20:10:00.002-04:002011-06-01T20:23:12.231-04:00

You just discovered you have fifteen minutes to live.1. Set a timer for fifteen minutes.2. Write the story that has to be written.(Author: Gwen Bell)RESPONSE:I would grab Kevin, run to the beach and watch the sunset. We'd sit on a blanket, holding hands, and affirming our love for each other. I'd have my last taste of chocolate. There would be tears, a lot of tears. A longing of not wanting to

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-58031033736110159592011-02-18T11:07:00.004-05:002011-02-21T11:07:09.494-05:00

Life has been absolutely insane this past month. I left my job at RIM, I temporarily moved to Wasaga Beach for 3 weeks living in a hotel room. Within the first week I was hired and have been working part time since. Last weekend we moved into our new place. (It was an expensive move but so worth it...way less stress when someone else moves your belongings!).I've been coping really well for the

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-69607832062414305852011-01-28T09:04:00.004-05:002011-01-28T10:28:55.950-05:00

This has been on my mind for a couple days now and I hope my man won't mind me talking about this but...tonight we are going out with a friend of his (who through twitter I am becoming friends with) and her fiance. What I teased Kevin about and I will no longer, is that this friend he did date at one time before me. The sweetheart said he would cancel if it would be awkward for me. I'm been

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-5416713115650168072011-01-27T09:36:00.003-05:002011-01-27T10:26:58.224-05:00

Last night Kevin and I decided to catch a movie and one that has been catching a lot of Oscar buzz - "Black Swan". I agreed to see this because I like psychological thrillers for the most part and well I also wanted to know what the buzz was all about.I cried.There was a moment near the last quarter of the movie that freaked me out so much that I just started to heave with sobs. And as the

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-82490055908852130552011-01-25T15:26:00.002-05:002011-01-25T20:04:10.903-05:00

Mushu's Chili recipe:2lb ground beef (while cooking mix in minced garlic, salt & pepper)1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper1 medium yellow onion2 heaping tsp of chili powder2 heaping tbsp of pureed chili peppers2 heaping tsp of minced garlic1 med can of chunky tomatoes1 med can of tomato sauce1 med can of kidney beans1 med can of chick peas1 cup of waterI had to split the chili in two as my

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-78472226865805571622011-01-24T13:54:00.003-05:002011-01-24T14:09:27.522-05:00

My last week of work wasn't the greatest. Actually I should clarify. Work was fine but me? Not so much. I had the worst case of IBS which caused me to miss work on Wednesday and feel like crap (pun intended) all week and I hardly ate a thing all week. Maybe it was partially nerves, I'll never know except that I am much better now! (Finally had a burger today!)Our weekends plans changed and

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-74664765073995280612011-01-14T14:11:00.003-05:002011-01-14T14:34:30.058-05:00

So it's officially been announced to family, friends and colleagues. Kevin got a promotion/transfer to the radio station in Wasaga Beach - 97.7 The Beach which means I have quit my job (next Friday is my last day) and we are moving up there by mid-February. I'm excited!!During the Christmas holidays I was a mix bag of emotions and my eyes kept eking out randomly even on New Years eve at one

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-66521045532722131872011-01-03T14:20:00.003-05:002011-01-03T14:43:59.159-05:00

I haven't blogged in over a year. |Wow, where has this year gone?I'm a married woman now to the most amazing man in the world:October 16th we were wed in front of family and friends, it was a beautiful day filled with love and laughter, just the way we wanted it to be! I can't believe that day has come and gone....it's been over 11 weeks but in a way it still feels like yesterday. Confessions:I

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-61811184414552582992009-12-31T13:18:00.002-05:002009-12-31T13:49:02.692-05:00

I kind of dropped this blog for various reasons. And since my mom decided to nag me about it during Christmas I decided to at least post something! 2009 has been an incredible year for me! I went from a really horrible yet growing year in 2008 to the best year of my life in 2009. From struggling for work/social status/identity to an insane summer of new friends, crazy adventures, relaxing

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-3229210446900585122009-09-03T12:17:00.002-04:002009-09-03T12:20:11.165-04:00

You'd think I was still in the book industry by this sudden rant:I’m so sick and tired of seeing books about such unrealistic lives! I know that fiction is supposed to be an “escape” from the real world but for once it’d be nice to come across a book I could relate to and be encouraged by that which isn’t strictly a spiritual growth book. I want a book written about the struggles a normal

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-64672716155504644162009-08-25T21:44:00.003-04:002009-08-25T22:47:56.187-04:00

I wish I had recorded on here all the awesome sauce things that I've done this summer because seriously, I think it's been the best summer of my life! I'm not trying to be melodramatic but it's true. (Especially compared to my circumstances last year at this time). I have friends! Friends who call ME to hang out. Friends who get me out doing things I've not done before, gone places I've never

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-57935709851724785192009-07-14T00:21:00.002-04:002009-07-14T00:57:25.242-04:00

Apparently I think too much but in my opinion, it's my only way to..let it out. I love to write, it's really the only creative part of my life. And HA! My pastor told me I was gifted with a great mind! :PI'm scared. Scared of the future and change. Not in my job life but in everything else. Can I give credit to God for bringing people together after He provided for me so much? Am I in love with

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-35938023884919253172009-07-08T21:21:00.003-04:002009-07-08T22:06:09.463-04:00

I think I have cloned myself. Lately I am two very different people at work and at home and it's weird. I'm cracking jokes, throwing barbs, having fun, chilling with the co-op students and than I get home.Bicker, bicker and silence. There's an emptiness in the basement yet there is no room to put it. So much should be said but nothing is. I sit in front of my computer screen all night because I

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-1571718183398416172009-07-03T22:47:00.002-04:002009-07-03T23:43:37.952-04:00

I have just spent the last 4 hours crying on and off. Random sobs. I have/had no plans tonight and I have the downstairs apartment to myself. I can't stop crying. Maybe it's because I'm hurt. Maybe I'm grieving deaths. Death of a crush, death of things that have been and no longer will be? Change in relationships. The loneliness actually does exist. Not feeling wanted or appreciated for

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-24437916003605782182009-06-23T23:00:00.002-04:002009-06-23T23:09:41.396-04:00

You remember the feeling when you tried to swipe a cookie from the counter as your mom was baking and she would smack your hand away?I had that feeling tonight while talking to a friend about a topic they were apparently sensitive about and I didn't realize it. I shouldn't feel bad because I had no idea but yet I still kick myself for bringing it up. I hate feeling stupid. Stupid makes me feel

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-36635349353887913772009-06-16T20:08:00.002-04:002009-06-16T20:36:53.637-04:00

I'm really struggling right now more than I'm willing to admit to except for a few. Work is great, church is good, my life is super busy and I love it! BUTThere's always a but.I'm hurting a bit right now for reasons I created in my own mind. One-way crushes are never healthy! Lesson learned for the zillionth time! But on top of that is the changes that have happened around me. It's not just envy

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-90622531676209107442009-06-11T23:07:00.004-04:002009-06-11T23:22:20.878-04:00

Some times I wonder if it'll ever be my turn. More than just the "curly haired, nice girl". These are the moments of my life that I don't like.The fear of never being in love with someone.I'm not a desperate and lonely single girl - I have a great life. I don't need someone to "complete" me. I just want someone to be attracted to me, who wants to get to know me, who wants to join me in my

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-942855499848728992009-06-08T21:35:00.003-04:002009-06-08T23:04:12.779-04:00

"God's will for you is that you know who you are, relax, and simply act like it in your daily routine." (Walking in the Will of God"by Steve McVey, pg 58)That's a tall order when you are in the midst of chaos. But where I am on my journey now, I get it. I see the value in it and I'm actually experiencing it! Things are happening, I'm going out and enjoying life. Hanging out with friends,

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-19875505359081009832009-05-30T15:14:00.002-04:002009-05-30T16:06:34.534-04:00

I am another turning point in my road of life. I had the mole on my face removed yesterday. I was freaking nervous about it and now that it's over I'm better but still feel a little odd. Almost like I'm off balance. In a weird way I am losing a small part of my identity that I've had for so long.Do I think getting rid of this mole will make me more attractive? That's pretty steep of an

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-5237741471495317552009-05-24T23:17:00.002-04:002009-05-24T23:27:09.907-04:00

I'm really enjoying the fullness of life right now. I don't remember feeling this happy about life in..well, I think ever. And in fullness I mean letting life flow and being more carefree. Going out frequently with friends and trying new things I've never done before. My last two weekends have been insanely nice but in a way that's just keeping me smiling.Last week recap-Thursday night dinner

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-43523369721724107382009-04-21T07:49:00.005-04:002009-04-21T08:01:15.346-04:00

There's a few things I've been addicted to lately: Trident - Tropical Twist gumI've always been an avid gum chewer and usually don't stray from my very reliable Dentyne Intense gum but apparently I'm currently switching to the fruiter realm of this chewy substance. There's just something about popping in the "Tropical Twist" and getting both a sweet and sour taste plus a hint of minty freshness.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-50344091014476479332009-04-14T05:29:00.003-04:002009-04-14T05:43:47.763-04:00

It's been too long since my last blog entry but life it seems to fly by at times plus I have nothing else to do at work right now :)So the topic of today's entry - bags of soil. Basically I really want to have a garden this year - a small one but I would like to grow a few vegetables. The thing is, the house I live in, the backyard gets waaayyy to much shade and the front small yard gets too much

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-88151726568132957102009-03-25T05:36:00.004-04:002009-03-25T06:49:30.444-04:00

Let me start by saying this. I'm 24 years old and have never had a boyfriend. The last date I was on involved McDonald's and a drive in the country with my date from Prom. Which looking back, I don't consider it much of a date really. Anyways, this brings me to a topic that has come up numerous times lately in my life and I want to address it.Being "unattached" aka being single.Last Saturday I

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-11368075117915752172009-03-17T05:27:00.002-04:002009-03-17T05:34:56.182-04:00

Last night after working out I was mentioning to my workout buddy that I need some new music. Sadly I've been listening to pretty much just two albums/artists for the past two years - Grits and Manafest. Any suggestions? I need lots of beat and energy music! Interestingly enough while at work waiting for my machine to run, I came across some new music! Mind you it's not for working out but

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-81605342272155894142009-03-12T07:22:00.005-04:002009-03-12T07:55:42.427-04:00

(that's what I call a catchy blog title and possible book title?!? Just kidding)Yesterday I received a couple new followers on twitter and the one being Matthew Paul Turner! I have no idea how he found my twitter or why I'm interesting enough to follow :P Anyways, my point is this - I read one of his books a couple years ago and I will never forget it. Funniest book ever on a topic most "

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-47480674224608548692009-03-10T07:33:00.002-04:002009-03-10T07:52:50.997-04:00

My life has gotten quite a bit busy since the beginning of the year. - Leadership team meetings (Yah! for getting voted in for another two years!!!)- Two Young Adults Small Groups- Grace Walk Advanced Training sessionsAnd recently I've decided to take more care of myself!- finally back to the gym after a year hiatus and I even have a workout buddy- first appointment with my own doctor this

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-2955908492655171952009-03-05T08:58:00.003-05:002009-03-05T09:08:32.579-05:00

but links about things I like/or find funny.Totally love Joshua Jackson thanks to his awesome character in Fringe! He's in a movie called "One Week" and it's pretty much an all Canadian movie! I want to see it and apparently it's playing this weekend and next week at the Princess Twin in Uptown.Last night's LOST episode recap: 'Lost': Flower to the people, no delay!Seriously the funniest recap

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-87954328190417838072009-03-04T03:33:00.001-05:002009-03-04T03:34:05.600-05:00

Most Improved Schools Are In The Poorest Neighbourhoods: Study Grey Central in Ethel - my elementary school in on the list - interesting!Motorist Pulled Over For Allegedly Driving At 250 km/h This is absolutely insane. Apparently the type of car the guy was driving would have capped off at this speed. Oh and all he said was "I'm sorry". Have fun paying the price for being ridiculous!Three Ontario

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-68718100917447194032009-03-03T04:13:00.008-05:002009-03-03T09:14:24.239-05:00

My little sis is going/on a diet and asked if my other sister and I would hold her accountable. Okay, sure. Been there, done that, I know how hard it is to change eating habits. I have some red flags already with the "diet" she has picked for herself. Having being coached by a personal trainer and given many tips on healthy eating, I have a few things I want to point out: 1. Eating "fat free"

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-36728922748065990042009-03-02T06:51:00.000-05:002009-03-02T06:47:56.889-05:00

Another Transformers 2 trailer:http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/02/12/video-gm-unveils-new-footage-of-transformers-2/Interesting Facebook Stats:Women Over 55 Take Facebook by StormLately I've been addicted to watch "The Hour" while I work - I heart George Stroumboulopoulos!His cool "One Million Acts of Green"Best Radio Station in Town91.5 The BeatApparently it is currently -26C right now. *

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-6512511981831802282009-02-25T09:04:00.004-05:002009-02-25T09:20:56.568-05:00

I've found a bunch of interesting things on the web so far this week that I would like to share.Apparently this book is awesome and recommended by my pastor to read:So You Don't Want to Go To Church AnymoreUpdates on "The Shack" by William P. YoungInterview on ABC's Good Morning America. They state 6.1 Million Copies are PrintedPaul's WebsiteInterview on "The Drew Marshall Show" on December 6/08A

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-39586554170473288532009-02-23T03:52:00.002-05:002009-02-23T04:17:36.082-05:00

I've decided to go on a diet! It's called the R.A.B. diet and never has 3 food items tasted so delicious.NOT. I think I caught a bit of the flu bug while I was at someone's house (who came down with the flu two days after I was there) and it's not fun. I have no choice but to go on the R.A.B. (rice, apple/sauce and bananas) diet because a certain pink over the counter medicine isn't working.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-24301477824875967902009-02-17T15:15:00.002-05:002009-02-17T15:30:36.198-05:00

Apparently I'm a magician recently and am to disappear for a week at a time! :PLife has a way of getting away with me lately and in a good way! I'm pretty much busy all weekend long and during the week I spend majority of my time sleeping and working. Although this long weekend has thrown me for quite the loop! I don't have much to post at the moment but I leave you with a fun note I did on

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-39671444644238565342009-02-09T06:54:00.005-05:002009-02-10T07:11:04.567-05:00

Laurence Fishburne had never seen 'CSI' before landing lead roleThis forecast makes me happy:http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caon0728Shared a 5 minute testimony at church on Sunday, check out my post on my other blog:Contemplations r usI am making a cake/cupcakes for a bridal shower in April. Below are links to an idea I have:Bride Cake Idea 1Bride Cake Idea 2Phases I am teaching my ESL

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-72199075651611145562009-02-06T07:39:00.002-05:002009-02-06T07:52:30.688-05:00

Seriously I love reading LOST episode recaps. Totally makes my nose bleed...wait, no, those would be the Losties..makes me really think about all the crazy happenigs.Anyways..found some great comments on Zap2it.com that I want to share:"Now that we see Locke & Sawyer's Merry Band wondering around the island through time: are they the whispers we have heard in the first four seasons, or was that

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-63778203583677490212009-02-05T05:41:00.005-05:002009-02-05T06:30:20.641-05:00

Isn't this the cutest? They're having a heat wave in South Australia. This little koala walked up onto a house deck in Maude, and thoroughly enjoyed a bucket of water the owner kindly filled to cool him off.http://therecord.blogs.com/fizz/2009/02/cooling-off-koalastyle.htmlRandom Search of the day:Vin Desiel - heard he was gay, not so sure. Has a girlfriend who he had a baby with last year.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-85075308541683119762009-02-03T07:29:00.002-05:002009-02-03T07:41:41.135-05:00

BookExpo Canada cancelled due to lack of industry interest, report saysWhoa, not good news for Canadian book retailers.'Fringe' stars Anna Torv, Mark Valley got hitched over holidaysWeird. That's all I have to say and speaking of which it's on tonight. Getting prepared to be grossed out as per usual. Transformers: Revenge of the FallenDUDE!! Transformers!! Can hardly wait to watch this movie!

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-59305232288488948892009-01-30T06:57:00.003-05:002009-01-30T07:09:42.567-05:00

I almost snorted my gum out my nose after watching this:Roundabout Dance(click on above title)Seriously, take a moment to watch this - it's worth a good laugh. I understand the need for education about pedestrian safety but could it be a tad less cheesy?

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-80940900320406496802009-01-30T05:06:00.003-05:002009-01-30T05:34:47.024-05:00

I feel guilty tonight/morning. My sister wanted to borrow my car overnight and into tomorrow and I said no. I'm not going to go into details but basically I've hit a point where I need to be selfish at times and say no. It is my car and she doesn't live with me anymore which makes things more difficult. I don't need to be the "mom" of chauffeuring people around because it makes their life

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-60052178022758681662009-01-28T07:23:00.003-05:002009-01-28T07:32:28.695-05:00

Lottery Kiosks Closing http://news.therecord.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/477729"Local kiosks also sold about $100,000 a month worth of bus tickets and passes for Grand River Transit. Affected locally are kiosks at Market Square and Fairview Park malls in Kitchener, Conestoga Mall in Waterloo."That really bites for bus riders - the lottery ticket booth is the only place in Conestoga Mall to buy

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-84782198974594325722009-01-27T06:46:00.002-05:002009-01-27T07:33:36.102-05:00

How about some controversy right off the bat?I was surfing through Relevant Magazine and came across this articleRole of Womenhttp://relevantmagazine.com/releblog/editorsblog/the-role-of-women/The blog posting itself is fine and outlines the basic questions about women's roles in the church. No big deal. It's the comments that irk me:Eg. "I think Biblically we can expect women to use their

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-39857122756036283062009-01-26T04:04:00.006-05:002009-01-27T06:46:30.246-05:00

Eep! Another week is here! My weekend was fairly packed with dinner plans on Friday with my friend Heather, orientation at Goodlife (post for that coming soon...so not impressed), Snow Tubing and grocery shopping on Sunday. It was nice to hang out with people this wkend...it has been a while! Anyways, more web surfing fun stuff: GRT Pilot Bus Route to Elmira starting in Mayhttp://

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-39392901364864552422009-01-24T03:15:00.003-05:002009-01-24T03:42:10.108-05:00

My church is doing something different during our services this year and that is someone shares their life story** in a 5 minute review.  It's amazing the feedback you get from people when they are honest about themselves.  One guy in my church last Sunday mentioned to the effect that when you are doing through rough times in life sometimes you honestly don't give a crap about other people.  This

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-62193077608936484822009-01-23T06:46:00.003-05:002009-01-23T07:23:40.781-05:00

First off, I've drank one too many caffeinated drinks this shift but yet I'm still sluggish. Hmm, I think this wonderful developing cold has so much to do with it. Should have knocked on real wood the other day when I told someone I was very fortunate to not be sick. BOO. Hopefully this is short lived.Secondly, thanks to my friend Dee for sending me a review of LOST season 5 premier:http://

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-22496786815200518982009-01-22T07:10:00.004-05:002009-01-22T07:43:12.086-05:00

LOST Season 5 started last night and all I can say is AWESOME. So excited!! (This included chills during some moments!)(Courtesy of ABC.com)Wish I could find this photo in high rez. I wants it!---Read this during my web surfing this morning.Wescast announces Wingham foundry closurehttp://www.wingham.com/index.php?article=313This is just brutal for this community. There are two Wescast plants

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-66006136930301624612009-01-21T05:49:00.004-05:002009-01-21T06:08:14.559-05:00

Heinz Ketchup Makes 'Major' Change To Product After More Than A CenturyHeinz Ltd. has confirmed it's doing away with the little green pickle that's been on the label of the world's best selling ketchup (top left) since the 1890s.http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_31128.aspxAwe, bye bye green little pickle.City of Waterloo reaches agreement with its outside workershttp://www.swo.ctv.ca/news.php?id=

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-39168561547186053112009-01-19T06:41:00.004-05:002009-01-19T07:16:49.058-05:00

Links of InterestTwitterholic.com- see your stats (eg. when you joined, how many friends are following you, etc)Tweetwasters.com- how much time do you waste on twitter? So far I've wasted 2.8 hrs of my life away.Sticky Screen- totally love this! I love office supplies, even if this is virtual and doesn't kill treesLocal HappeningsWalmart has opened in Waterloo/St. Jacob's! I don't care what

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-32479462646948896152009-01-17T03:55:00.003-05:002009-01-17T04:05:32.070-05:00

Scrapbooking is a hard thing for me to do for many reasons and namely the trip it makes me take down memory lane.High School prom. Looking at the picture of me and my date thinking about that summer after that night. The long phone calls, the "dates" and the end of the "almost" relationship. And the end of that friendship a few years later. He wentoff to school and so did I. He met a girl

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-31477888367098472642009-01-15T06:35:00.002-05:002009-01-15T06:57:54.310-05:00

Weather. Or so it seems lately next to the economy."Miami will be lucky to get to 16C by Friday, and in a scenario that might seem laughable to us up here, some local media are warning residents to take precautions because of the 'excessive cold'. (See one typical set of warnings here.)"http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_30976.aspxToo funny. 16C you say? That's almost shorts weather to us crazy

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-22483867107405595302009-01-15T05:29:00.002-05:002009-01-15T05:35:07.658-05:00

I suck at BrickBreaker on my Blackberry! Oh and I'm super stiff/sore on my right side from falling down stairs yesterday morning. Stupid snow that accumulates on the stairs. Oh and stupid city workers for toppling a snowbank into my driveway so at -25C after working all night I have to shovel my way in? I had a WONDERFUL morning yesterday. Shovelling and falling down stairs - awesome way to

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-26018337865220218482009-01-14T05:36:00.001-05:002009-01-14T05:38:29.561-05:00

I was/am working! :P Status: Typing up reports than lunch time!Time: 4:12amHunger level: lowThirst level: lowFeeling: the affect of 3 shifts on nightsWishing: I didn't forget my chap stick. Current Song: Kanye West - Stronger

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-51748695478667500392009-01-13T05:44:00.003-05:002009-01-13T05:57:44.581-05:00

Anyone remember when KFC's Toonie Tuesdays were just a toonie? (Isn't it false advertising otherwise if it's more than a toonie?)Status: Working on the XRF, how do I dis-assemble a track ball?Time: 5:27amHunger level: lowThirst level: lowFeeling: The music! Listening to 91.5 the beat. Wishing: I could stop yawning. Even typing "yawn" makes me yawn.Current Song: Snow - Adore You

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-40383301833327326162009-01-12T01:30:00.002-05:002009-01-12T02:00:26.395-05:00

Well ladies and gentlemen, it's 1:31am and guess where I am?I'm officially on my first night of being on nights! Let me tell you, it's odd to be driving into work in the dead of night. (Although talk about no traffic! :P) The lab is brightly light yet secluded from the production floor so all the corridors are eerily dark and shadowy. It's weird being here at these hours, weird I tell ya!

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-61322428627703144272009-01-09T16:38:00.002-05:002009-01-09T16:42:21.026-05:00

In what may be a record of some kind, a 29-year-old Aurora man faces multiple charges that include driving while under the influence of alcohol after his Mercedes Benz SL600 was clocked on Toronto's Don Valley Parkway at a speed of 231 kilometres an hour.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090109.wspeeding0109/BNStory/National/homeSeriously?!? 231 km/h and drunk? So not cool even

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-3460006026005537522009-01-09T00:01:00.002-05:002009-01-09T00:09:15.902-05:00

So I have noticed the uh, sudden lack of blog readers of late and am wondering if my last post was just a tad much SO without further ado...I will stick to more "fun" topics.Unfortunately it's past my bedtime so I can't do a real "post" at the moment but coming soon! It's been a nutty week and I'm changing to night shift (it's been nice being on days for 7 weeks!) as of Sunday at midnight so I'm

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-14724216974063362662008-12-29T00:54:00.002-05:002008-12-29T01:39:49.174-05:00

Ha, ha. Man, I so dislike that I let myself go so much in the last year. I was so much slimmer and trimmer last year...oh and way more energetic! BAH. So getting back on that train once my gym membership comes in the mail this week. Looking forward to taking some classes and not just doing boring cardio and weight training. Anyways, what I wanted to blog about was health issues. I have a

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-41960498711668680912008-12-22T20:51:00.004-05:002009-01-24T03:14:06.962-05:00

I hate driving in this crap.  I'm tired of sweeping off my car, spinning my tires taking a corner and shoveling my way out of the driveway. BUT tonight reminded me how much I do love snow.  It's fluffy, white sparkly-ness, it's ability to quieten the neighbourhood, it's blanketed warmth to the earth....And Christmas wouldn't be right without it! :) 

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-37902135516830056552008-12-08T00:23:00.002-05:002008-12-08T00:30:48.471-05:00

Disappointment is failed expectations.I had expectations about something and it was not what I expected. I thought my life was going to get back to "normal" but it's far from that. Apparently God works in mysterious ways. I trust everything works out for Good and for His purpose but I have to remember to constantly trust.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-74942496181384970982008-12-03T22:58:00.002-05:002008-12-03T23:26:48.878-05:00

"How you were raised has absolutely no impact on your personality at all"I saw this quote on a friend's facebook page tonight and it's "got my goat". I'm not even going to state where it's from because maybe it's a good book and this is totally out of context but regardless...WHAT?!?Um. Seriously. How you were raised plays a huge role in your personality! The way you treat others, how you look

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-34425532855322528932008-11-24T22:52:00.002-05:002008-11-24T23:40:26.729-05:00

I have yet to drink any eggnog but I'm getting my fill so many other ways. Just typing that makes me want an eggnog latte...*drool*....mmmm....latte...Anyways, tonight my sister gave me a pre-Christmas present and it's this delicious smelling candle! If only I could post a "scratch n sniff". Fragrance: a sweet marrying of warm caramel, buttery accords, vanilla and a hit of rum to finish

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-58309777100372050532008-11-23T23:58:00.004-05:002008-11-24T00:07:23.229-05:00

HAIR of course. :)First photo shows how long my hair got after 11 months without a haircut:Bye bye dead hair, hello short haircut:The photo isn't the greatest and at the end of the day but you get the idea. Definitely going to grow it out again but progressively and with less dead ends/knots involved.Think this is noticeable? If not, you can join the ranks of my entire church. No one noticed! (

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-55981801562385522332008-11-20T23:20:00.002-05:002008-11-20T23:31:23.323-05:00

- bought a tank of gas for 75.6cents a litre!!- just watched Rihanna's new song ft. JT and have decided it's "meh". I heart JT.- had an uber overwhelming 4th day on the job- LOVE LOVE LOVE the new gmail themes!

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-12411253870798724242008-11-17T18:22:00.002-05:002008-11-17T18:32:00.789-05:00

Day 1 of orientation - found out tomorrow is another full day of orientation. Sheesh, talk about mental overload! Today was a mixed bag but spent 2.5 hours being educated about ESD - talk about FUN."Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. The term is usually used in the electronics and other

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-83974068831354187242008-11-16T00:30:00.003-05:002008-11-16T01:03:17.072-05:00

I am so in the holiday spirit right now even without decorations up or being at the mall. It's all because of what happened tonight:I have a love/hate relationship with the white stuff. Love to look at it, play with it and build things with it but when it comes to driving in it - not so fond.I've also decided that "O Holy Night" is my favourite Christmas carol especially sung by Josh Groban. *

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-72033794856733314462008-11-15T00:47:00.004-05:002008-11-15T01:07:40.926-05:00

I haven't gone shopping for myself in a very, very long time! Today I had a couple hours to kill from dropping my sis off at work to going to work myself so I went to Fairview Mall. Which of course was already turning into a zoo with Christmas mere weeks from now.Anyways, I only bought two items for myself.These awesome boots:"This sleek boot features a faux leather upper with a covered button

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-8762469370984195712008-11-14T13:29:00.001-05:002008-11-14T13:31:44.514-05:00

This is the coolest website I've seen in a long time:now.sprint.comSeriously, it's AWESOME.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-51693460555759912402008-11-14T00:26:00.002-05:002008-11-14T00:32:58.148-05:00

Why does no one believe that I drink coffee? An old colleague of mine that I talked to tonight didn't believe that in the 4 years that we worked in the same office I drank a cup of coffee. I do drink coffee. All the time - but - in my time/when I want it. Back in that office I had a cup a couple times a week and sometimes daily. Although that coffee was waaaayyy to strong so I usually mixed

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-25920696696061882912008-11-13T14:07:00.002-05:002008-11-13T14:14:04.095-05:00

- that an important envelope got lost in the mail which creates another headache which I thought I dealt with before. Which brings me to this - my sisters can take care of their own tax crap next year. I'm filing for myself only. Who would have thought 6 months later I'm still dealing with paperwork.- that my hairdresser won't call me back! I want a frigging haircut before I start my new job

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-45421083567780733312008-11-08T20:40:00.003-05:002008-11-08T21:22:45.927-05:00

A few points of the day.1. At the RGM store:- Apparently since I'm "younger" I know what sex talk books to recommend to parents. - Questions I'm sick of hearing and am tempted to throw books at customers when they ask it:Q. When is the closing date?A. Mid-December or soWish I Could Say - Tomorrow, so hurry up and pay for you books.Q. Why are you closing? It's sad.A. The economy,WICS - We felt

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-36210989275071010662008-11-07T22:25:00.002-05:002008-11-07T22:36:07.937-05:00

I have great news! Full-time employment starting at RIM on November 17th. More details to be shared but I'm too tired right now. :PAlthough in the meantime, feel free to check out my new book review website:www.underthebookstacks.wordpress.comThe current template is temporary until I learn how to use WordPress a little more.Happy weekend! I'm off to get caught up in "Grace Walk Advanced

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-77534496519088187082008-10-25T01:07:00.002-04:002008-10-25T01:12:32.589-04:00

I am absolutely blown away. Posting that blog entry on October 18th changed everything. I have amazing friends and family. I never expected this and I'm humbled.Thank you.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-88948432560800431082008-10-23T23:29:00.002-04:002008-10-23T23:55:17.929-04:00

A little "birdy" told me (wow, I sound like my mother) that my latest blog post had been sent to all my former colleagues.Hi RGM Family!My life has changed again so much in just a few short days. I'm now working another part time job at the RGM store in K-town. How strange is that? I miss working in the book industry and being in the know about upcoming fiction books. I miss ARCs. Being at

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-69455613093542297072008-10-18T00:21:00.002-04:002008-10-18T00:56:01.954-04:00

I'm going to be extremely vulnerable and honest with this post, you are officially warned.I'm flat broke. I can't pay my bills. My sister (who is also jobless and recently returned from Africa) has bailed me out twice now. Currently I have only been able to find a part-time job which only makes me $10/hr and only hitting a max of 20 hrs a week.I had an interview today for a night shift job (

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-63019998448271616232008-10-15T22:36:00.002-04:002008-10-15T22:43:43.212-04:00

or at least when they are around.HoneyCrisp applesSeriously my favourite apple! Unfortunately they are only around for 3-4 weeks. :( This is my description of said apple - mix the sweetness of a macintosh and add a slice of a granny smith which equals delish!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeycrisp

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-3031961873359654402008-10-07T22:22:00.005-04:002008-10-07T23:17:11.378-04:00

Okay, this really got my goat tonight.Guitar Praise? Have you got to be kidding me?And to quote from the website:"The lyrics are appropriate for all ages so friends and family can sing along as you shred. "(Shred?? Some of the songs are from Chris Tomlin! Seriously)Some Christians need to get their heads examined. Why do you have to copy everything mainstream? Can we ever be inventive? I

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-39329234297648216412008-10-06T23:52:00.002-04:002008-10-07T00:08:02.132-04:00

Funny story. Well maybe not quite BUT it's interesting anyways.So tonight a couple of friends decided to go to a local church girl's night out (http://www.gnolive.ca/) at a local church. Sounds great. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. We'll aim to be there just after 7.First problem. No parking. 4 blocks later and crammed along a side street the car is parked.Second problem.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-8166131260368847982008-10-03T01:24:00.002-04:002008-10-03T01:32:57.599-04:00

I never thought I'd post something like this or admit to it but here goes.I miss taking the bus.Why?The simplicity. Reminds me of easier times in my life. No stress of parking, dealing with moronic drivers or in general taking care of a vehicle.Riding the bus gives me time to let my mind wander and rest. To think about my day and the future. To pray for a few moments or just sing along to my

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-11711641293451310762008-09-21T00:42:00.002-04:002008-09-21T00:45:34.666-04:00

My blog is currently under construction! How 'bout the new design tho? I think it's pretty sweet! :)Uptown Girl living in an Uptown WorldEventually I hope to have all my blogs linked to this one but we'll see if I can figure that out.

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-18066449648194340192008-09-20T00:57:00.003-04:002008-09-20T02:13:37.782-04:00

"I read your blog a couple of timesYou write good blogsCathartic"Thanks Tim! I appreciate knowing that someone reads my blog :Pcathartic (http://definr.com/cathartic) adj 1: emotionally purging [syn: psychotherapeutic] 2: emotionally purging (of e.g. art) [syn: releasing] 3: strongly laxative [syn: evacuant, purgative] n : a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-86147583783847579682008-09-12T23:49:00.003-04:002008-09-12T23:56:10.348-04:00

Fab article in the Woolwich Observer about my church's new location:Check it out here.Only a few short weeks until the launch service - Sunday, September 21st!

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-75382908429454694542008-08-16T13:21:00.004-04:002008-08-16T13:52:48.427-04:00

Frowning she sits staring out the window.Staring beyond, her fingers touching the glass.Her world so changed and so unstable.A single tear slips down her pale cheek.Segregated, alone and feeling lost.She dreams of better days and bigger things.From life she knows not what she wants.A longing, a desire to want more.This life of hers seems an endless battle.The rain it pours down tapping the

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-18415363549402612552008-08-10T23:13:00.000-04:002008-08-11T00:21:22.536-04:00

I took a huge risk last week - I quit my job that I finally got after a 5.5 month adventure of working full-time temp and part-time at Chapters. My parents don't know yet (unless they read this post) and I'm struggling with picking up the phone and telling them.I'm scared.Afraid.This is the first time I've ever walked away from a job. Why? Self-preservation. The job was killing me slowly -

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-7781045922979767942008-08-09T01:00:00.004-04:002008-08-09T01:10:44.573-04:00

This afternoon I watched my good friend Mike get married to his wonderful wife April.  Watching his face as his bride walk down the aisle was price-less, he was grinning like a little kid.  It was an outdoor wedding and just a beautiful day to boot.  This is the first wedding I've gone to that it's a good friend getting married - it made me flash back over the last number of years of my

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-2699709516359895982008-07-23T21:58:00.006-04:002008-07-23T22:10:32.382-04:00

Where we end up in life is such a mystery. We live like we know where we are going.We act like we have it all together when that could be the furtherest thing from the truth.We dress to impress,we worry about everything.We buy, save and store.We move through each day, living for the next.Life can change in a moment, a second, a blink.It takes but a moment can change everything.----A smile,a face

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-7517589865434292442008-07-09T22:03:00.004-04:002008-07-09T22:38:16.178-04:00

Take a look at this ad. I received this in my inbox last week at work. I think they are pushing the envelope just a tad. (Free advertising for the company I know but I couldn't help but not share this)

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-69558480939983516472008-06-23T19:44:00.002-04:002008-06-23T20:06:58.639-04:00

So digging Manafest tonight!"Everybody just rock tonight,everybody just rock tonight,everyone dance like they're hot tonight".And so totally pre-ordered the album which drops tomorrow! Check out "So Beautiful" from the new album "CITIZENS ACTIV" :

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-7035274656817146082008-05-19T21:05:00.002-04:002008-05-19T21:21:05.652-04:00

Yesterday marks an entire week that I have not cried since the lose of my job on January 21st. I guess this means I am healing and moving on. :)I was also wrong, Wednesday marks FIVE months....Tomorrow begins my life of working two jobs. I'm a bit nervous about how crazy my life is going to get. ACK. I also have a second interview tomorrow for a job in an accounting firm so really hoping that

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-3313965956570588072008-05-14T21:41:00.002-04:002008-05-14T21:47:02.152-04:00

Hello to my loyal readers of a blog of which I am neglecting. I do have a big long story to tell here eventually but for now I have a quick update.I am currently full-time temping in G-town (guaranteed until the end of May) and as of tomorrow will be employed at Chapters part-time. Guess who is going to be a tad busy? I'm doing this so I have somewhat of a secure income (at least a little bit

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-14063988404356071852008-05-01T23:29:00.001-04:002008-05-01T23:31:27.303-04:00

Hey all, I'm still alive. Lots of updating to do. Please forgive the absence lately but the last 3 months of my life have been....um, interesting. Also I just moved at the beginning of the week so I'm currently living in a massive mess of boxes and bags.Thanks to my faithful readers! I will be back soon! :)

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-1815852758182449742008-04-22T21:06:00.003-04:002008-04-22T21:31:01.147-04:00

I haven't blogged for quite some time on here and with my return I am going to blog about software. Yup, that's right. Good ole office software.Lotus Notes.I have never used Lotus Notes until the last month and well, I have an opinion about this program.First off, I had no concept of what Lotus Notes was or the functions of the program in an office. Now I know - it 's like Outlook but not in a

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10793601202597507241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20626154.post-10957314044212050242008-03-10T16:25:00.003-04:002008-03-10T16:38:01.116-04:00

I like coffee! (Especially that of the flavoured nature) So when a friend of mine and my sister's introduced us to Java Moose, let's just say we started to drool.For her birthday my sister received a couple sample packs of said coffee and it is delicious. The flavours currently in our possession:English ToffeeCocoa Mocha NutChocolate HazelnetOther available flavours:Macadamia NutCanadian Maple

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