Friday, 20 August 2010
Day 339
To all of my faithful readers...I'm going to be working 240 hours over the next 17 days. I don't know that I will get the time to write my blog when I get home from work each night. Therefore, I think what I will do, is at the end of this stint, I'll write a lengthy entry about how the days went. I realize that will give you a lull, and for that I'm sorry. But I think this is the best way, rather than suffering from sleep deprivation. I hope you understand, and I look forward to sharing my stories with you at the end. Stay Tuned. Thanks! xx
Day 338
I was so grateful for the guy in front of me in traffic today. I had spent the morning feeling ill, and was not in the best of moods to be going to a job I had been looking forward to all week. But, I pulled myself out of the house, and into my car around 3:30 to head to set.
First, I stopped for gas. Worrying that the lady was taking too long when I was ready to pay, and she started pumping someone else's gas...my nerves started to set in. I somehow managed to calm them down in the end, and began my journey.
Now on a regular day, at an off peak time, this drive would have taken MAYBE 45 minutes. But at 3:45 on a Thursday afternoon when the tunnel's down to one lane...It's a different story.
An hour later, sitting in this line up, trying to get into the tunnel...people, as usual, are trying to come up the inside lane and get in front of everyone who's just waited forever. These people make me angry. The people that make matters worse? The ones who let these morons in!!!!!! Anyway, I'm sitting in line, getting angry at all these people, when the guy in front of me decides to take initiative. He turns his wheels, and positions himself so that he's in the middle of two lanes. AWESOME! People were still trying to get by him, so I followed suit. I pulled up, right to his bumper, and so that my wheels were on either side of the line. No one could get by us, and it was great. Unfortunately once we started moving again, two more people zoomed up and got in. But I still give the guy a thumbs up for doing what he did. I was so grateful that he was in front of me.
I ended up getting to crew park an hour and a bit early, but I got in the shuttle right away, and with the impression that the driver was high or drunk...was very happy when I arrived on location. I got out of the van to see a familiar back. "Patrick?" I called out. He turned around, and gave me a hug. Patrick is a family friend. He plays soccer with my Dad, I've babysat his kids, and he does lighting on different sets. We chatted for a bit, and he walked me to where I had to be. I told him I'd see him in a bit, and went to sit down in holding.
I waited an hour, talking to a girl I know, and then signed in. Once I had done that, the night began with make up. As usual, I can't tell you anything that happened on set, but I'll tell you, I most likely won't be seen, but had fun nonetheless. Every now and then Patrick came on set and we'd talk, and when I signed out hours later, I had a conversation with him until it was time for me to hurry to the last shuttle. I jumped in, and the doors closed. The driver dropped us at Crew Park, and I headed home. I decided to stop at the Starbucks drive thru, but unfortunately, I was 12 minutes late!! They closed at Midnight. I was not happy.
I drove home, decided not to make a coffee or anything because Callan was so comfy on me, was giving the best cuddles and I was too lazy to move. Eventually the tiredness took over, and I decided to come to bed. Good Night xx
First, I stopped for gas. Worrying that the lady was taking too long when I was ready to pay, and she started pumping someone else's gas...my nerves started to set in. I somehow managed to calm them down in the end, and began my journey.
Now on a regular day, at an off peak time, this drive would have taken MAYBE 45 minutes. But at 3:45 on a Thursday afternoon when the tunnel's down to one lane...It's a different story.
An hour later, sitting in this line up, trying to get into the tunnel...people, as usual, are trying to come up the inside lane and get in front of everyone who's just waited forever. These people make me angry. The people that make matters worse? The ones who let these morons in!!!!!! Anyway, I'm sitting in line, getting angry at all these people, when the guy in front of me decides to take initiative. He turns his wheels, and positions himself so that he's in the middle of two lanes. AWESOME! People were still trying to get by him, so I followed suit. I pulled up, right to his bumper, and so that my wheels were on either side of the line. No one could get by us, and it was great. Unfortunately once we started moving again, two more people zoomed up and got in. But I still give the guy a thumbs up for doing what he did. I was so grateful that he was in front of me.
I ended up getting to crew park an hour and a bit early, but I got in the shuttle right away, and with the impression that the driver was high or drunk...was very happy when I arrived on location. I got out of the van to see a familiar back. "Patrick?" I called out. He turned around, and gave me a hug. Patrick is a family friend. He plays soccer with my Dad, I've babysat his kids, and he does lighting on different sets. We chatted for a bit, and he walked me to where I had to be. I told him I'd see him in a bit, and went to sit down in holding.
I waited an hour, talking to a girl I know, and then signed in. Once I had done that, the night began with make up. As usual, I can't tell you anything that happened on set, but I'll tell you, I most likely won't be seen, but had fun nonetheless. Every now and then Patrick came on set and we'd talk, and when I signed out hours later, I had a conversation with him until it was time for me to hurry to the last shuttle. I jumped in, and the doors closed. The driver dropped us at Crew Park, and I headed home. I decided to stop at the Starbucks drive thru, but unfortunately, I was 12 minutes late!! They closed at Midnight. I was not happy.
I drove home, decided not to make a coffee or anything because Callan was so comfy on me, was giving the best cuddles and I was too lazy to move. Eventually the tiredness took over, and I decided to come to bed. Good Night xx
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Day 337
Today was crazy. It was supposed to be a nice relaxing day off with my brother, before I start a 20 day stretch of work. What it turned out to be however, was crazy.
I got up and was trying to get ready, when Dapple - one of my puppies - wouldn't stop barking at me. It was getting on my nerves, to the point where I kept telling her to be quiet. Well, not long after...she had an accident. I apologized to her (as if she can understand me) and brought her outside. Within the next 2 hours, she went at LEAST 10 times.
I got some stuff together, and in a panic - no time for make up - got Stephen to take us to the Vet. We get there, the vet's nurse gets me to bring Dapple outside (after hitting me in the face with a ladle and not apologizing), and proceeds to catch Dapple's pee in this ladle. - I sure hope it was washed from the previous animal, before she hit me in the face!
We went back inside, and minutes later, the vet came out. We went into one of the little rooms, and she checked Dapple out. She ran the tests on the wee, and told us what was up. She's got an infection, and had to have an injection. The Vet asked if Dapple was allergic to anything, and when I said yes, she asked what. I went on to explain that every time she has an injection, she has a reaction. The vet stated that that was a reaction to vaccinations, and carried on giving her a shot of Penicillin. We left the office, and on the ride home, she was continuously shaking her head. Itchy ears I assumed. By the time we got home, and Stephen dropped us off, her reaction was getting worse. Her eyes were getting red, she was chewing her foot off as she scratched her side, and her nose was swelling up. Luckily I'd seen this happen to her before, so it wasn't a true panic right away. I just knew she needed Benadryl. Well, after looking around and not being able to find it, that's when I began to panic. I called Stephen and asked him to bring some home ASAP. A little while later, with no sign of him, I called the vet. I described everything to her, and she told me to come back in with Dapple.
We had to wait for Stephen to get back to the house, and as I was getting antsy, I walked up to the four way stop, Dapple in my arms, to meet up with him so he wouldn't have to turn around. He drove us back to the vet, where Dapple had to have 2 more injections to fight off the first one. UGH! She has to go back in 2 weeks, and has to be on a different medication I'm allergic to, for the time in between. We drove back to the house, and her and I finally had some time to relax. She laid down beside me on the couch, and would only leave my side when she heard the door open. She'd go see who it was, and return to me. If I got up, she was up with me. Poor little thing.
My Dad, Mom, and Stephen all got home, and we ate dinner together while watching "Glee" - re runs - in the background. Now I'm sitting here watching "The Hulk" with everyone but Stephen who's gone out. I'm waiting for tomorrow's call time, and then I'll be asleep, faster than ever. After I pack of course. Good Night xx
I got up and was trying to get ready, when Dapple - one of my puppies - wouldn't stop barking at me. It was getting on my nerves, to the point where I kept telling her to be quiet. Well, not long after...she had an accident. I apologized to her (as if she can understand me) and brought her outside. Within the next 2 hours, she went at LEAST 10 times.
I got some stuff together, and in a panic - no time for make up - got Stephen to take us to the Vet. We get there, the vet's nurse gets me to bring Dapple outside (after hitting me in the face with a ladle and not apologizing), and proceeds to catch Dapple's pee in this ladle. - I sure hope it was washed from the previous animal, before she hit me in the face!
We went back inside, and minutes later, the vet came out. We went into one of the little rooms, and she checked Dapple out. She ran the tests on the wee, and told us what was up. She's got an infection, and had to have an injection. The Vet asked if Dapple was allergic to anything, and when I said yes, she asked what. I went on to explain that every time she has an injection, she has a reaction. The vet stated that that was a reaction to vaccinations, and carried on giving her a shot of Penicillin. We left the office, and on the ride home, she was continuously shaking her head. Itchy ears I assumed. By the time we got home, and Stephen dropped us off, her reaction was getting worse. Her eyes were getting red, she was chewing her foot off as she scratched her side, and her nose was swelling up. Luckily I'd seen this happen to her before, so it wasn't a true panic right away. I just knew she needed Benadryl. Well, after looking around and not being able to find it, that's when I began to panic. I called Stephen and asked him to bring some home ASAP. A little while later, with no sign of him, I called the vet. I described everything to her, and she told me to come back in with Dapple.
We had to wait for Stephen to get back to the house, and as I was getting antsy, I walked up to the four way stop, Dapple in my arms, to meet up with him so he wouldn't have to turn around. He drove us back to the vet, where Dapple had to have 2 more injections to fight off the first one. UGH! She has to go back in 2 weeks, and has to be on a different medication I'm allergic to, for the time in between. We drove back to the house, and her and I finally had some time to relax. She laid down beside me on the couch, and would only leave my side when she heard the door open. She'd go see who it was, and return to me. If I got up, she was up with me. Poor little thing.
My Dad, Mom, and Stephen all got home, and we ate dinner together while watching "Glee" - re runs - in the background. Now I'm sitting here watching "The Hulk" with everyone but Stephen who's gone out. I'm waiting for tomorrow's call time, and then I'll be asleep, faster than ever. After I pack of course. Good Night xx
Monday, 16 August 2010
Day 336
What a hottttttt day! My Goodness! I could barely move. I was up earlyish, and still didn't manage to get a lot done because sitting at home, was like sitting in a sauna. I got ready, and took care of the dogs...but basically them and I, sat around trying to survive as the beads of sweat roll off us. When Stephen got home from work, he changed quickly, and the two of us headed out to do some running around.
Our first stop was Walmart. We were on a hunt for Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals. Once we had a Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Pooh in hand, we headed to the cash. As we placed the stuffys' on the counter, we realized Eeyore's little music box inside, didn't work. We ran back to see if there was another one, and when there wasn't, decided it wouldn't matter. The other 3 sang, and it was the same song in each, so if Eeyore didn't, it would be alright. We paid for the animals, and made a stop at the bank and Liquor Store before coming home.
When we got back, we had minutes to wrap a few gifts, then we were out the door and at the pub. Stephen jumped out to fill a cooler with ice, and then we drove to a friend's for a baby shower. Hours later, my Mom showed up, I came home with her, and now I'm sitting here, falling asleep as I type this, and watch TV. I'll be in bed very shortly. Good Night xx
Our first stop was Walmart. We were on a hunt for Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals. Once we had a Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Pooh in hand, we headed to the cash. As we placed the stuffys' on the counter, we realized Eeyore's little music box inside, didn't work. We ran back to see if there was another one, and when there wasn't, decided it wouldn't matter. The other 3 sang, and it was the same song in each, so if Eeyore didn't, it would be alright. We paid for the animals, and made a stop at the bank and Liquor Store before coming home.
When we got back, we had minutes to wrap a few gifts, then we were out the door and at the pub. Stephen jumped out to fill a cooler with ice, and then we drove to a friend's for a baby shower. Hours later, my Mom showed up, I came home with her, and now I'm sitting here, falling asleep as I type this, and watch TV. I'll be in bed very shortly. Good Night xx
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Day 335
35 Degrees today, and ... people are dancing? We're watching the news right now, and people were dancing in the street. I could hardly move! Anyway, I'm not complaining, cuz I certainly don't want the rain to come.
My Mom and I had some things to get done today, so we were running from store to store getting groceries, gifts, etc. When we got back, my Mom made dinner, and after eating, her, my Dad and I went down to a company picnic. We mingled with some people, and then headed up the beach for a gelato. We were originally sitting near the water to eat it, but I began shivering, gave up, and went to Jimmy Flynn's to finish eating it in the warmth.
Soon enough, my Mom, and Dad came to get me, and we drove back to the house. I took the dogs out, and then my Dad and I drove up to Rogers to rent a movie. Now the two of us are watching TV until Stephen and Carly get off work. They'll come here and we'll watch "Planet 51". I'll be asleep VERY soon after. xx
My Mom and I had some things to get done today, so we were running from store to store getting groceries, gifts, etc. When we got back, my Mom made dinner, and after eating, her, my Dad and I went down to a company picnic. We mingled with some people, and then headed up the beach for a gelato. We were originally sitting near the water to eat it, but I began shivering, gave up, and went to Jimmy Flynn's to finish eating it in the warmth.
Soon enough, my Mom, and Dad came to get me, and we drove back to the house. I took the dogs out, and then my Dad and I drove up to Rogers to rent a movie. Now the two of us are watching TV until Stephen and Carly get off work. They'll come here and we'll watch "Planet 51". I'll be asleep VERY soon after. xx
Day 334
I was awake pretty early considering what time I went to bed last night. I got up, got ready, and my Mom, Dad and I went to one of my Dad's stores' anniversaries. We hung around there for a bit, then went to Starbucks, and drove to our storage place. We grabbed a fan - as the temperature is still crazy hot here - and then drove home.
I had just enough time to check some e-mails before changing for work, and Carly arriving. When she got here, the two of us drove to her house to take care of her dog, then went up to Pita Pit. We were SO excited!! I haven't had Pita Pit in like...years!
We had picked some up for Stephen, and the chef at the pub, so we went down there to drop the pitas off, grabbed a gelato, polished that off, and then enjoyed our pitas. They were delicious!!!!! Because of the heat, the pub was pretty dead. For the next probably 4 hours...I sat there speaking with my boss while he ate dinner, playing Angry Birds, and talking to some customers. My Mom dropped us some dessert, then found a parking spot, and came in to sit with me. After a lot of water and a cup of coffee, we headed back to the house.
Carly and Stephen came back here after work, and the 3 of us tried to watch "Elf" but we were so tired we didn't get through the whole thing. Carly left, and we all went to sleep. xx
I had just enough time to check some e-mails before changing for work, and Carly arriving. When she got here, the two of us drove to her house to take care of her dog, then went up to Pita Pit. We were SO excited!! I haven't had Pita Pit in like...years!
We had picked some up for Stephen, and the chef at the pub, so we went down there to drop the pitas off, grabbed a gelato, polished that off, and then enjoyed our pitas. They were delicious!!!!! Because of the heat, the pub was pretty dead. For the next probably 4 hours...I sat there speaking with my boss while he ate dinner, playing Angry Birds, and talking to some customers. My Mom dropped us some dessert, then found a parking spot, and came in to sit with me. After a lot of water and a cup of coffee, we headed back to the house.
Carly and Stephen came back here after work, and the 3 of us tried to watch "Elf" but we were so tired we didn't get through the whole thing. Carly left, and we all went to sleep. xx
Day 333
Friday the 13th, and had I of noticed earlier...I probably could have had some luck.
My Mom and I were doing some running around today, and the radio station was giving away tickets to Michael Buble (his Vancouver concert is this Friday), all you had to do was call in, and answer questions about Souffle. Well, I had my phone in my hand and was ready to dial...but when I heard Souffle, I thought yeah right, I won't win these tickets...and I closed my phone. It wasn't until after a girl from White Rock had answered all these EASY questions, that I thought...CRAP! It's Friday the 13th! Those tickets would have been mine! What a muppet!
Anyway, all that aside...my day began with a tiny work out, and by tiny...I mean about 2 minutes, on the wii fit. I was trying to do jack knife sit-ups, when Callan decided to lie under my head. Then, when my bath was ready, I jumped in and got ready to go out. My Mom came home from golf, and the two of us walked down to the pub to meet up with some of my Mom's friends for lunch. We ate there, and proceeded to the Gelato place for dessert. It was delicious as usual.
We ate the gelato on the beach, said our good byes, and then my Mom and I walked to the other end of the beach, up the hill and home in 31 degree heat. When we got back, we had a few things we had to do at different stores. We got that done, I got changed, and I went to work.
Work was great. Busy at the pub, but great nonetheless. It's an awesome atmosphere. When we finished at the pub, Stephen, Carly and I went to Charlie's, and then the OB. We were standing at the OB when we glanced at this Dane Cook look a like we had seen walk by earlier. He was soooo good looking that Carly and I couldn't stop staring. We later found out that he is an NHL player. We had some good laughs as per usual, and then Carly and I walked home. It was around 3:30am when I fell asleep. xx
My Mom and I were doing some running around today, and the radio station was giving away tickets to Michael Buble (his Vancouver concert is this Friday), all you had to do was call in, and answer questions about Souffle. Well, I had my phone in my hand and was ready to dial...but when I heard Souffle, I thought yeah right, I won't win these tickets...and I closed my phone. It wasn't until after a girl from White Rock had answered all these EASY questions, that I thought...CRAP! It's Friday the 13th! Those tickets would have been mine! What a muppet!
Anyway, all that aside...my day began with a tiny work out, and by tiny...I mean about 2 minutes, on the wii fit. I was trying to do jack knife sit-ups, when Callan decided to lie under my head. Then, when my bath was ready, I jumped in and got ready to go out. My Mom came home from golf, and the two of us walked down to the pub to meet up with some of my Mom's friends for lunch. We ate there, and proceeded to the Gelato place for dessert. It was delicious as usual.
We ate the gelato on the beach, said our good byes, and then my Mom and I walked to the other end of the beach, up the hill and home in 31 degree heat. When we got back, we had a few things we had to do at different stores. We got that done, I got changed, and I went to work.
Work was great. Busy at the pub, but great nonetheless. It's an awesome atmosphere. When we finished at the pub, Stephen, Carly and I went to Charlie's, and then the OB. We were standing at the OB when we glanced at this Dane Cook look a like we had seen walk by earlier. He was soooo good looking that Carly and I couldn't stop staring. We later found out that he is an NHL player. We had some good laughs as per usual, and then Carly and I walked home. It was around 3:30am when I fell asleep. xx
Friday, 13 August 2010
Day 332
After getting up and talking to Toni today, I got ready to go out with my Mom. The two of us did some running around. First to Costco, then Walmart, Starbucks and London Drugs. When we finished all of that, we came home, and I watched some TV with my Dad until it was time for dinner.
I took care of a few e-mails I had to send, and Carly came over. After what seemed like forever, her and I headed down to Jimmy Flynn's. We sat around until the pub closed. We watched two super drunk girls try to come in, and then saw them track down a cab. Not long later, there was another cab at the door, waiting for the same two. When the pub was all closed up, Stephen, Katrina, Carly and I headed to Charlie Don't Surf, but stopped in at Uli's to say hi to some people. After sitting at Charlie's for a bit, Katrina left, and we headed over to the OB for live band night.
The band that apparently doesn't have a name, but Stephen calls Unicorn on the cob, is awesome. They do a lot of covers, but played an original song tonight as well. We sat around enjoying the music, and laughing at how not one person on the dance floor had any rhythm...At ALL! There was one lady with a hairstyle from the 80's who was playing the air guitar, doing the ever so famous head bob, and singing every word but the right ones to "Don't Stop Believin". I had a guy sit on my lap...and then when he apologized and I said it was ok, he tried to look me in the eye and say I made a nice cushion. Not sure what that meant, but I'm guessing by his odd gaze, that he was trying to compliment me. Pretty much right after that happened, we moved closer to the band. The funny thing is, that was just coincidence. Stephen hadn't even seen the guy sit on me. Carly and I stepped out a few times to see if we could catch the meteor shower, but came back in filled with disappointment each time.
When the band finished playing, Carly, Stephen and I headed up the steep hill. - It's getting easier to climb! - Carly said good bye and went home, Stephen and I say good night, and now I'm in bed, ready for a good sleep. Good Night xx
I took care of a few e-mails I had to send, and Carly came over. After what seemed like forever, her and I headed down to Jimmy Flynn's. We sat around until the pub closed. We watched two super drunk girls try to come in, and then saw them track down a cab. Not long later, there was another cab at the door, waiting for the same two. When the pub was all closed up, Stephen, Katrina, Carly and I headed to Charlie Don't Surf, but stopped in at Uli's to say hi to some people. After sitting at Charlie's for a bit, Katrina left, and we headed over to the OB for live band night.
The band that apparently doesn't have a name, but Stephen calls Unicorn on the cob, is awesome. They do a lot of covers, but played an original song tonight as well. We sat around enjoying the music, and laughing at how not one person on the dance floor had any rhythm...At ALL! There was one lady with a hairstyle from the 80's who was playing the air guitar, doing the ever so famous head bob, and singing every word but the right ones to "Don't Stop Believin". I had a guy sit on my lap...and then when he apologized and I said it was ok, he tried to look me in the eye and say I made a nice cushion. Not sure what that meant, but I'm guessing by his odd gaze, that he was trying to compliment me. Pretty much right after that happened, we moved closer to the band. The funny thing is, that was just coincidence. Stephen hadn't even seen the guy sit on me. Carly and I stepped out a few times to see if we could catch the meteor shower, but came back in filled with disappointment each time.
When the band finished playing, Carly, Stephen and I headed up the steep hill. - It's getting easier to climb! - Carly said good bye and went home, Stephen and I say good night, and now I'm in bed, ready for a good sleep. Good Night xx
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Day 331
Today was AWESOME!!! I LOVE working on set! I woke up - after about a 4 and a half hour sleep - at 5:15, and I got ready for work. I put my skirt and suit jacket on, did my make up, ate, did everything else that had to be done, and went out the door.
On my way to set, I was pretty early, and wanted to make sure I was going in the right direction. I pulled into Starbucks, got a Vanilla latte, asked if the next street was the one I wanted, and when they said yes, I got back into my car and was in crew park within minutes...maybe even seconds. I walked to holding, signed in, and although wardrobe really liked my suit...it was too light for the specific set, and they asked me to change. I came back in my second outfit, and they were informed there was to be no capris on set. They asked me to change into a 3rd, and this one, was a success. I went to see make up - the lady wasn't the nicest and almost had me in tears...but that's the way it goes sometimes. I went to hair, and she said mine was perfect. Sitting at a table with some people a little while later, hair came over and asked if I'd mind her putting some up, as lots of people were wearing theirs down. I didn't mind. Who doesn't love getting pampered? I wasn't a huge fan of the look...but that's probably because of my make up more than anything.
The next 11 and a half hours were spent on and off set, speaking to some amazing people, and watching a very good looking actor for part of that. I had so much fun! When we were wrapped, I drove to the soccer field my Dad was playing on. I watched the last of the 2nd half with my Mom, then her and I drove to the house to drop a car off, stopped at Starbucks, and met my Dad down at Jimmy Flynn's - the pub.
After a big meal - too much food - a few games of Angry Birds - a very addictive game on the iPhone, and some very loud singing to "Sweet Caroline"...the 3 of us came home. Shortly after watching some TV...it's time for bed. Good Night xx
On my way to set, I was pretty early, and wanted to make sure I was going in the right direction. I pulled into Starbucks, got a Vanilla latte, asked if the next street was the one I wanted, and when they said yes, I got back into my car and was in crew park within minutes...maybe even seconds. I walked to holding, signed in, and although wardrobe really liked my suit...it was too light for the specific set, and they asked me to change. I came back in my second outfit, and they were informed there was to be no capris on set. They asked me to change into a 3rd, and this one, was a success. I went to see make up - the lady wasn't the nicest and almost had me in tears...but that's the way it goes sometimes. I went to hair, and she said mine was perfect. Sitting at a table with some people a little while later, hair came over and asked if I'd mind her putting some up, as lots of people were wearing theirs down. I didn't mind. Who doesn't love getting pampered? I wasn't a huge fan of the look...but that's probably because of my make up more than anything.
The next 11 and a half hours were spent on and off set, speaking to some amazing people, and watching a very good looking actor for part of that. I had so much fun! When we were wrapped, I drove to the soccer field my Dad was playing on. I watched the last of the 2nd half with my Mom, then her and I drove to the house to drop a car off, stopped at Starbucks, and met my Dad down at Jimmy Flynn's - the pub.
After a big meal - too much food - a few games of Angry Birds - a very addictive game on the iPhone, and some very loud singing to "Sweet Caroline"...the 3 of us came home. Shortly after watching some TV...it's time for bed. Good Night xx
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Day 330
I'm sitting here watching ET Canada, and they've just gone through a list of fashion faux pas that I guess are coming back into fashion. Let me tell you right now...I won't be following the trend if this is the case. So here's what they're saying (and feel free to let me know your thoughts).
Fanny Packs - Ok, these were never cool, and I'm pretty sure that means you can't make a come back.
Socks and high heels - ???? They're saying you can only do this if your socks are the same colour as the heels. NO! You should NEVER do this.
Shoulder pads - This HAS to be a joke! They don't look nice. What woman wants broad shoulders? Don't they have plastic surgery nowadays to avoid this type of thing??
Ok, now that that rant is over...let's move onto something else that's bothering me. Funnily enough, it too, is related to come backs. Britney Spears. Yes, you read right. Apparently she's going to be on "Glee" for an episode. Now don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of her music. I can't help but tap my foot, and dance to every one of her songs...BUT after her psycho stint...I don't exactly support her, and definitely don't think she deserves to be showcased on "Glee". If they were just singing her songs, that would be kind of cool. But to let her promote herself...well, I think it'll be a tough episode to watch. I just have a feeling that her acting is not going to do the show justice. Anyway...there's my 2nd rant.
Haven't gotten up to too much today. Woke up, watched some TV, got ready, and cleaned my room. When I finished that, I went to Starbucks and the bank with Stephen, and the two of us stopped at the pub on the way home. When I got back, I spoke to some people online, and watched some TV. I know...the excitement is insane isn't it? Oooh Wheel of Fortune! You can't go wrong with a little knowledge in your TV experience. Anyway, just laying low tonight because I'm on set tomorrow, and I have a feeling it will be an early call time. So for now, I'll say Good Night xx
Fanny Packs - Ok, these were never cool, and I'm pretty sure that means you can't make a come back.
Socks and high heels - ???? They're saying you can only do this if your socks are the same colour as the heels. NO! You should NEVER do this.
Shoulder pads - This HAS to be a joke! They don't look nice. What woman wants broad shoulders? Don't they have plastic surgery nowadays to avoid this type of thing??
Ok, now that that rant is over...let's move onto something else that's bothering me. Funnily enough, it too, is related to come backs. Britney Spears. Yes, you read right. Apparently she's going to be on "Glee" for an episode. Now don't get me wrong, I've always been a fan of her music. I can't help but tap my foot, and dance to every one of her songs...BUT after her psycho stint...I don't exactly support her, and definitely don't think she deserves to be showcased on "Glee". If they were just singing her songs, that would be kind of cool. But to let her promote herself...well, I think it'll be a tough episode to watch. I just have a feeling that her acting is not going to do the show justice. Anyway...there's my 2nd rant.
Haven't gotten up to too much today. Woke up, watched some TV, got ready, and cleaned my room. When I finished that, I went to Starbucks and the bank with Stephen, and the two of us stopped at the pub on the way home. When I got back, I spoke to some people online, and watched some TV. I know...the excitement is insane isn't it? Oooh Wheel of Fortune! You can't go wrong with a little knowledge in your TV experience. Anyway, just laying low tonight because I'm on set tomorrow, and I have a feeling it will be an early call time. So for now, I'll say Good Night xx
Day 329
Once again, I had a late night so this morning didn't start out too early. My whole system is back to night owl mode. When I decided to get ready, I only sat around so it didn't really make a difference. Around 5:30, Carly came over. We watched some TV until it was time to go to the movies. We went to see "The Other Guys". It was funny.
When the movie was over, the 3 of us drove back home. I wasn't feeling great, but my Dad and I went to meet up with my Mom at Starbucks. They didn't have any soy milk, and I was upset. We sat there while my Mom and Dad drank theirs, and then my Mom and I went to 2 others to see if I could get a coffee. They weren't open. When we were on our way back, we drove down to the pub where I was going to jump out and meet up with Stephen and Carly. I was falling asleep on the way down though, and still wasn't feeling well, so we turned around and came home. I sat on the couch for a bit, but shortly after, I was in bed. xx
When the movie was over, the 3 of us drove back home. I wasn't feeling great, but my Dad and I went to meet up with my Mom at Starbucks. They didn't have any soy milk, and I was upset. We sat there while my Mom and Dad drank theirs, and then my Mom and I went to 2 others to see if I could get a coffee. They weren't open. When we were on our way back, we drove down to the pub where I was going to jump out and meet up with Stephen and Carly. I was falling asleep on the way down though, and still wasn't feeling well, so we turned around and came home. I sat on the couch for a bit, but shortly after, I was in bed. xx
Monday, 9 August 2010
Day 328
I didn't get out of bed until 1 today, and it was lovely. Even when I did get up, I was tired. I definitely could have fallen back to sleep...but I decided against it. I got up, and watched the Man U vs Chelsea game with my Dad and brother. Then I got my act together, and got ready to go out.
Stephen had gone to work, and so had my Mom. My Dad and I drove down to the front, and went for a walk. We walked all the way up East beach to the pier, and down that to check out the star fish etc. We were enjoying the peacefulness when some stupid woman walked over, and started chucking chunks of bread at the birds. That ruined that. We moved across the pier, and as soon as she was done ruining everyone's time, she left. We walked back up the pier, and I got a phone call from Stephen. The regulars were at the pub, so we stopped in to say hi.
When we were finished there, we drove to the grocery store, picked up some things for dinner, and then went to Starbucks. The first one didn't have enough soy milk to make my drink, so we sat down with the teeny drink they gave me for free, and then went to the next store Hahaha. Dad brought his coffee, and the 2 of us sat down in this second Starbucks, and enjoyed the tastiness. When our drinks were done, we decided we'd better go home and eat dinner. It was just after 7.
We made some delicious wraps, and had salads with chicken gyozas. We watched an episode of Friends, and then turned on a movie I'd worked on. I'd have to watch it in slow motion to see if you can spot me running down the street, but I did see someone I know, and my car! Haha. I now own the movie, but it's not one I'd watch again. It was a little bit too creepy. My Mom got home by the time it was done, and we watched some show on storms while having some tea. Now my parents are in bed, I'm watching TV and sorting through Italy pictures, and then I'll be fast asleep. Good Night xx
Stephen had gone to work, and so had my Mom. My Dad and I drove down to the front, and went for a walk. We walked all the way up East beach to the pier, and down that to check out the star fish etc. We were enjoying the peacefulness when some stupid woman walked over, and started chucking chunks of bread at the birds. That ruined that. We moved across the pier, and as soon as she was done ruining everyone's time, she left. We walked back up the pier, and I got a phone call from Stephen. The regulars were at the pub, so we stopped in to say hi.
When we were finished there, we drove to the grocery store, picked up some things for dinner, and then went to Starbucks. The first one didn't have enough soy milk to make my drink, so we sat down with the teeny drink they gave me for free, and then went to the next store Hahaha. Dad brought his coffee, and the 2 of us sat down in this second Starbucks, and enjoyed the tastiness. When our drinks were done, we decided we'd better go home and eat dinner. It was just after 7.
We made some delicious wraps, and had salads with chicken gyozas. We watched an episode of Friends, and then turned on a movie I'd worked on. I'd have to watch it in slow motion to see if you can spot me running down the street, but I did see someone I know, and my car! Haha. I now own the movie, but it's not one I'd watch again. It was a little bit too creepy. My Mom got home by the time it was done, and we watched some show on storms while having some tea. Now my parents are in bed, I'm watching TV and sorting through Italy pictures, and then I'll be fast asleep. Good Night xx
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Day 327
So Dapple woke me up at 11:30 this morning...and when you didn't go to bed until 6:30am...that's kind of early. I let her in my room, and Callan followed. Luckily, after about 10-15 minutes, the two of them settled down, and let me go back to sleep until my Mom came in to wake us up at 2. I was ready by about 4, and my Mom and I went to Walmart, and then made a quick stop at Starbucks.
We came home, and shortly after, the doorbell rang. Tonight, we were going out with an old family friend. Someone I hadn't seen since I was probably about...9? Anyway, he and his girlfriend were going for dinner with us tonight, so there was a quick hello at the door, a tour of the house, and then the 5 of us drove down to the pub. We had a nice meal there - that I was falling asleep during...and when we'd finished, we drove back to the house. I ran out to Walmart for what I thought would be a brief moment. I was wrong.
I was on a mission to get Stephen some Cheeseburger doritos, pepcid ac, and the movie "Kick - Ass" for him, Carly and I to watch. Looking for the doritos...couldn't find them. I had to get Ketchup chips for him instead. Next, the Pepcid AC. Well...there were a ton of boxes in the aisle, as it was close to 11pm, and I therefore had to walk all the way around and down, instead of straight across. Once I found those, I went on a hunt for the movie I had in my hand not 12 hours ago at this very store. Seconds passed...then minutes. I couldn't find it. I asked for help, and the lady who didn't even know it was a movie searched the same places I had looked. She then sent me to the front of the store to check a rack...and still...nothing. I couldn't believe it. She told me they'd get a new shipment in tonight so I could get it tomorrow. Um HI! Do you not think I can see the boxes all over the place? Number one, if you are out, why don't you take a look in the box...number two...I don't think you are out, seeing as it's a new release and I WAS HOLDING ONE EARLIER! Anyway, long story short...I never found the movie. Stephen had since spoken to me, and asked me to pick him up some chocolate milk. So I did. We figured out the movie was on Pay-Per-View, and I drove home.
When I arrived, I complained to everyone - family friend, and his girl friend included. And then I gave Stephen his chocolate milk. He opened it, took a swig, and then asked me to smell it. I've never smelled anything like it before. It was like inhaling straight chemicals of some sorts. Neither of us could believe it. He didn't drink it, and I got even more mad at Walmart. It's a good thing I came out of there with a copy of a movie I may be in...or all hell may have broken loose.
The family friend left, and we ordered the movie. Now it's over, Carly's gone home, and I REALLY need some sleep. Speak to you soon. Good Night xx
We came home, and shortly after, the doorbell rang. Tonight, we were going out with an old family friend. Someone I hadn't seen since I was probably about...9? Anyway, he and his girlfriend were going for dinner with us tonight, so there was a quick hello at the door, a tour of the house, and then the 5 of us drove down to the pub. We had a nice meal there - that I was falling asleep during...and when we'd finished, we drove back to the house. I ran out to Walmart for what I thought would be a brief moment. I was wrong.
I was on a mission to get Stephen some Cheeseburger doritos, pepcid ac, and the movie "Kick - Ass" for him, Carly and I to watch. Looking for the doritos...couldn't find them. I had to get Ketchup chips for him instead. Next, the Pepcid AC. Well...there were a ton of boxes in the aisle, as it was close to 11pm, and I therefore had to walk all the way around and down, instead of straight across. Once I found those, I went on a hunt for the movie I had in my hand not 12 hours ago at this very store. Seconds passed...then minutes. I couldn't find it. I asked for help, and the lady who didn't even know it was a movie searched the same places I had looked. She then sent me to the front of the store to check a rack...and still...nothing. I couldn't believe it. She told me they'd get a new shipment in tonight so I could get it tomorrow. Um HI! Do you not think I can see the boxes all over the place? Number one, if you are out, why don't you take a look in the box...number two...I don't think you are out, seeing as it's a new release and I WAS HOLDING ONE EARLIER! Anyway, long story short...I never found the movie. Stephen had since spoken to me, and asked me to pick him up some chocolate milk. So I did. We figured out the movie was on Pay-Per-View, and I drove home.
When I arrived, I complained to everyone - family friend, and his girl friend included. And then I gave Stephen his chocolate milk. He opened it, took a swig, and then asked me to smell it. I've never smelled anything like it before. It was like inhaling straight chemicals of some sorts. Neither of us could believe it. He didn't drink it, and I got even more mad at Walmart. It's a good thing I came out of there with a copy of a movie I may be in...or all hell may have broken loose.
The family friend left, and we ordered the movie. Now it's over, Carly's gone home, and I REALLY need some sleep. Speak to you soon. Good Night xx
Saturday, 7 August 2010
Day 326
Today was AWESOME!
I tried to sleep in as late as I could, and when I woke up, I spent the afternoon packing, and getting ready for set. When my Mom and I left, it took us longer than we expected to get there...but when we found the location, we paid for parking, and went to Extras holding. Now the next bit, I'm gonna have to run through with very little detail. You see, you're not allowed to know everything that happens on set. What I will say is that it was AWESOME! There was a group of us hanging out together in each scene that were having a great time, there was a lot of dancing, and a very good looking dancer. Also, the show is called "Hellcats" and it premiers on September 8th. I believe we were working on the 3rd episode, but am not positive. The show looks great, and I suggest tuning in from the beginning. I think it'll be a fun one to watch.
We wrapped at 5:30am, and were home, crawling into our beds by 6:30. xx
I tried to sleep in as late as I could, and when I woke up, I spent the afternoon packing, and getting ready for set. When my Mom and I left, it took us longer than we expected to get there...but when we found the location, we paid for parking, and went to Extras holding. Now the next bit, I'm gonna have to run through with very little detail. You see, you're not allowed to know everything that happens on set. What I will say is that it was AWESOME! There was a group of us hanging out together in each scene that were having a great time, there was a lot of dancing, and a very good looking dancer. Also, the show is called "Hellcats" and it premiers on September 8th. I believe we were working on the 3rd episode, but am not positive. The show looks great, and I suggest tuning in from the beginning. I think it'll be a fun one to watch.
We wrapped at 5:30am, and were home, crawling into our beds by 6:30. xx
Friday, 6 August 2010
Day 325
Today's been one of those days. You know, the days where nothing goes right. You can't hang onto a thing whether it's your cell phone or a french fry. Your attitude needs an adjustment, and you just hate yourself. That's what today was for me. It had it's ups...but there were also some tears. It's now 3:11am, and I probably should be asleep - as I think exhaustion has something to do with my mood...but instead, I'm going to write my blog. You see, I'm working on set tomorrow, and my call time is probably going to be around 8 or 9pm as it's a night shoot, so the later I stay up now...is probably the better.
This morning I woke up to my Mom's music. It was 11 o'clock. I eventually got myself ready, and after following my Mom to the garage in my Mazda, I hopped in the Jag, and did my make up. The two of us went to Starbucks, and also to Walmart. Then we went to pick Hagan - my 4 year old cousin - at Day care. When we got there, he was so excited to see us. "Judy!" He called out. The ladies who work there told us that they'd been hearing all day, about us picking him up and bringing him to Starbucks. He was so excited.
We drove to Starbucks, where Hagan asked me to sit in the big comfy chair right next to him. When we finished our drinks and cookies, we walked around a couple of the shops until Caldo arrived to collect Hagan. They went home, and my Mom and I stopped at the grocery store. My Mom was just picking a few things up, so I stayed in the car. She dropped me at the pub on the way home, and I went in to wait for her and my Dad to come back in for dinner. I had a conversation with the chef, and once we'd eaten, my Mom, Dad and I walked up the hill and home.
I changed my outfit, and did my nails. Then I checked some e-mails before my Mom drove me back down. I had a bit of a breakdown in the car - to do with me hating myself right now - and then I went into the pub to meet up with Stephen and Carly, and some other people. Once the bar was closed down, we skipped Charlie Don't Surf, and headed straight for the OB. It was band night there, and let me tell you...the band was awesome. They play at Jimmy Flynn's every now and then too, but this was the first time I'd heard them. We had a really good time, and I became addicted to a game on the Iphone called "Angry Birds". At one point, I was offered money to drive a drunk couple home. I did it, and Carly came with me so I wouldn't have to walk back on my own. Thank God she did, as it was at least a 15 minute walk. We jumped in her car after trudging up hill in heels, and I drove it back down towards the OB. We parked out back, went in for about 15 minutes, and then drove home.
Now I'm lying in bed, and my eyes are burning...so, although I'm doing a night shoot tomorrow...I'm going to sleep now. Good Night xx
This morning I woke up to my Mom's music. It was 11 o'clock. I eventually got myself ready, and after following my Mom to the garage in my Mazda, I hopped in the Jag, and did my make up. The two of us went to Starbucks, and also to Walmart. Then we went to pick Hagan - my 4 year old cousin - at Day care. When we got there, he was so excited to see us. "Judy!" He called out. The ladies who work there told us that they'd been hearing all day, about us picking him up and bringing him to Starbucks. He was so excited.
We drove to Starbucks, where Hagan asked me to sit in the big comfy chair right next to him. When we finished our drinks and cookies, we walked around a couple of the shops until Caldo arrived to collect Hagan. They went home, and my Mom and I stopped at the grocery store. My Mom was just picking a few things up, so I stayed in the car. She dropped me at the pub on the way home, and I went in to wait for her and my Dad to come back in for dinner. I had a conversation with the chef, and once we'd eaten, my Mom, Dad and I walked up the hill and home.
I changed my outfit, and did my nails. Then I checked some e-mails before my Mom drove me back down. I had a bit of a breakdown in the car - to do with me hating myself right now - and then I went into the pub to meet up with Stephen and Carly, and some other people. Once the bar was closed down, we skipped Charlie Don't Surf, and headed straight for the OB. It was band night there, and let me tell you...the band was awesome. They play at Jimmy Flynn's every now and then too, but this was the first time I'd heard them. We had a really good time, and I became addicted to a game on the Iphone called "Angry Birds". At one point, I was offered money to drive a drunk couple home. I did it, and Carly came with me so I wouldn't have to walk back on my own. Thank God she did, as it was at least a 15 minute walk. We jumped in her car after trudging up hill in heels, and I drove it back down towards the OB. We parked out back, went in for about 15 minutes, and then drove home.
Now I'm lying in bed, and my eyes are burning...so, although I'm doing a night shoot tomorrow...I'm going to sleep now. Good Night xx
Thursday, 5 August 2010
Day 324
Not too much to report on today.
When my alarm went off at 10, I wondered why, and debated going back to sleep. It was then that I realized I was getting up to go see the new Adam Sandler movie, so I dragged myself out of bed, did my Wii fit, and then started getting ready. It turned out my Mom and I had to wait around for the Jag to charge, so instead of the 12:05 movie, we were now going to see the 3:05. Do you know how much longer I could have slept?? Dammit!
I spent more time getting ready, and decided to curl some strands of my hair. After looking up directions for the movie theatre, my Mom and I were on our way. 40 minutes later, we weren't there yet, and I was beginning to panic. You see, this movie came out in Canada while I was in England, and had yet to come out there. That means it's almost out of theatres here, and is now only playing at a selected few. Normally, with Adam Sandler movies, I see them the day they open...so you could imagine my stress when it was 3:15 and we were only just pulling up to the theatre. My Mom ran in, and soon sent me a text telling me to go inside. We had 4 minutes to get into our seats. We ran in, got our seats, caught a preview or 2, and my Mom got us some popcorn. I enjoyed the movie. It wasn't a laugh all the way through movie, but it was definitely good.
When it finished, my Mom and I went to Costco, then to Starbucks, and then to Safeway. When we got back to the house, my Mom was doing some work while I played some band hero, and took pictures of the helicopter flying over the ocean for a tv show. It was around 8 o'clock when my Mom and I attempted to move a giant monitor from the office to the car. I couldn't do it because of my rib, and my Zach muscle. We laid it down, and waited for Caldo and Hagan to show up. Caldo brang chocolates, and Hagan was bouncing all over the place. My Mom and Caldo loaded the monitor into my car, and we all drove to Caldo's house. When we arrived, the two of them moved the monitor in, while I took care of Hagan. He showed me his room, and asked me to push play on Coraline - a movie I HATE! It would actually give me nightmares. It's meant for children, and he loves it, but I have no idea how. When they were done setting up the monitor, my Mom and I went down to the pub for a coffee and sprite while we waited for my Dad to meet us. He came straight from soccer, had a pint, and then we drove home.
I played a couple of songs on Band Hero, watched 2 episodes of Friends with my parents, and once my Dad went to bed, my Mom and I watched an episode of Big Brother in an attempt to catch up. Now it's 2:15, we've only just finished the 2nd episode, but we NEED sleep...so here I go. Good Night xx
When my alarm went off at 10, I wondered why, and debated going back to sleep. It was then that I realized I was getting up to go see the new Adam Sandler movie, so I dragged myself out of bed, did my Wii fit, and then started getting ready. It turned out my Mom and I had to wait around for the Jag to charge, so instead of the 12:05 movie, we were now going to see the 3:05. Do you know how much longer I could have slept?? Dammit!
I spent more time getting ready, and decided to curl some strands of my hair. After looking up directions for the movie theatre, my Mom and I were on our way. 40 minutes later, we weren't there yet, and I was beginning to panic. You see, this movie came out in Canada while I was in England, and had yet to come out there. That means it's almost out of theatres here, and is now only playing at a selected few. Normally, with Adam Sandler movies, I see them the day they open...so you could imagine my stress when it was 3:15 and we were only just pulling up to the theatre. My Mom ran in, and soon sent me a text telling me to go inside. We had 4 minutes to get into our seats. We ran in, got our seats, caught a preview or 2, and my Mom got us some popcorn. I enjoyed the movie. It wasn't a laugh all the way through movie, but it was definitely good.
When it finished, my Mom and I went to Costco, then to Starbucks, and then to Safeway. When we got back to the house, my Mom was doing some work while I played some band hero, and took pictures of the helicopter flying over the ocean for a tv show. It was around 8 o'clock when my Mom and I attempted to move a giant monitor from the office to the car. I couldn't do it because of my rib, and my Zach muscle. We laid it down, and waited for Caldo and Hagan to show up. Caldo brang chocolates, and Hagan was bouncing all over the place. My Mom and Caldo loaded the monitor into my car, and we all drove to Caldo's house. When we arrived, the two of them moved the monitor in, while I took care of Hagan. He showed me his room, and asked me to push play on Coraline - a movie I HATE! It would actually give me nightmares. It's meant for children, and he loves it, but I have no idea how. When they were done setting up the monitor, my Mom and I went down to the pub for a coffee and sprite while we waited for my Dad to meet us. He came straight from soccer, had a pint, and then we drove home.
I played a couple of songs on Band Hero, watched 2 episodes of Friends with my parents, and once my Dad went to bed, my Mom and I watched an episode of Big Brother in an attempt to catch up. Now it's 2:15, we've only just finished the 2nd episode, but we NEED sleep...so here I go. Good Night xx
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Day 323
This morning came to quickly. 10 to 12, and my eyes were burning when I was woken up. I got ready, had a quick chat with Chad and Carly, and then went with my Mom to the eye doctors. I dropped her, came back for Stephen, and the two of us went back to pick her up. We waited in the waiting room, and when she came out, we went to Best Buy. When we were done there, the 3 of us met up with Carly at Starbucks.
After our drinks, we came back to our house to play Band Hero. It was a wicked time. Quite a few songs later, my Dad was home, and the 5 of us were going for Sushi. After that, we went to see "Charlie St. Cloud", and although it was a good movie...when I came out, I needed to do something happy and fun. Carly came back to our place, and the two of us played "Raving Rabbids" on the Wii, and then did some Chicken Flying on the Wii Fit Plus. It was so much fun, but now that I'm extremely exhausted, hot, and caught up on my blogs...I'm going to go to sleep. Funny that 2am is now an early night for me. Good Night xx
After our drinks, we came back to our house to play Band Hero. It was a wicked time. Quite a few songs later, my Dad was home, and the 5 of us were going for Sushi. After that, we went to see "Charlie St. Cloud", and although it was a good movie...when I came out, I needed to do something happy and fun. Carly came back to our place, and the two of us played "Raving Rabbids" on the Wii, and then did some Chicken Flying on the Wii Fit Plus. It was so much fun, but now that I'm extremely exhausted, hot, and caught up on my blogs...I'm going to go to sleep. Funny that 2am is now an early night for me. Good Night xx
Day 322
Holiday Monday, and a day full of fun. Carly and I had decided we'd have a movie day. I got up early to go out with my Mom. We got to Costco and saw it was closed, and then we went to the grocery store, and Starbucks before heading home to meet up with Carly. At 2:15. her Stephen and I were in the theatre watching "Dinner for Schmucks". It was pretty funny. Not like "Step Brothers" hilarious...but definitely some great parts.
By the time we got back, we didn't have time to relax before my cousins showed up. Hagan and Caldo came in, we said hi, and then the 7 of us walked down to the beach for a gelato before dinner. We made a few stops - at the pub and such - on the way, and once we had our cups and cones in our hands, we made it to the benches along the front. We sat and talked, and I had a cuddle with Hagan. When we had all finished, we walked back up to the house, and ate dinner.
At about 7:15, Carly, Stephen and I headed out again to see "Inception". My friend Brad was coming straight from work, so after getting the seats, I went outside to get his ticket and wait for him. He got there, and we walked in to watch the movie. Stephen and I already knew how amazing it was because we'd seen it. But for Brad and Carly, it was a whole new experience. When it finished, Brad had to leave right away because he was so tired and needed sleep before work. Carly and I dropped Stephen at home, and went to pick up an old friend of mine at a pub on the front. - The place is a bit of a dive. We got Chad, and headed back to my house to collect Stephen. Carly came in for cake first, and then we were off to Jimmy Flynn's. People were clearly worn out from the long weekend, because it was pretty much just us and others from the industry hanging out tonight. We closed Jimmy Flynn's as usual, and then headed to Charlie Don't Surf. After everyone's drinks, we headed to the OB where the music was actually good (without the DJ being there), and the dance floor..no, the building...was almost empty. There was probably only 7 other people there, and I think they too, were a part of the industry.
When the bar closed, Stephen, Carly and I headed back with Chad, to his hotel room. We hung out there for a bit and I watched them play cards, but not before being picked up by the SAME cab driver who almost ran Carly over the other night, and going to McDonalds for a great laugh - Stephen put on a fake voice to order his food - and then we stopped at Shell to get some candy. It was 3:30 when we decided to head home, and although I was tired, I went downstairs to Stephen's room so that we could watch Blades of Glory with Carly. Not far into it, I was falling asleep, so I came up to bed. xx
By the time we got back, we didn't have time to relax before my cousins showed up. Hagan and Caldo came in, we said hi, and then the 7 of us walked down to the beach for a gelato before dinner. We made a few stops - at the pub and such - on the way, and once we had our cups and cones in our hands, we made it to the benches along the front. We sat and talked, and I had a cuddle with Hagan. When we had all finished, we walked back up to the house, and ate dinner.
At about 7:15, Carly, Stephen and I headed out again to see "Inception". My friend Brad was coming straight from work, so after getting the seats, I went outside to get his ticket and wait for him. He got there, and we walked in to watch the movie. Stephen and I already knew how amazing it was because we'd seen it. But for Brad and Carly, it was a whole new experience. When it finished, Brad had to leave right away because he was so tired and needed sleep before work. Carly and I dropped Stephen at home, and went to pick up an old friend of mine at a pub on the front. - The place is a bit of a dive. We got Chad, and headed back to my house to collect Stephen. Carly came in for cake first, and then we were off to Jimmy Flynn's. People were clearly worn out from the long weekend, because it was pretty much just us and others from the industry hanging out tonight. We closed Jimmy Flynn's as usual, and then headed to Charlie Don't Surf. After everyone's drinks, we headed to the OB where the music was actually good (without the DJ being there), and the dance floor..no, the building...was almost empty. There was probably only 7 other people there, and I think they too, were a part of the industry.
When the bar closed, Stephen, Carly and I headed back with Chad, to his hotel room. We hung out there for a bit and I watched them play cards, but not before being picked up by the SAME cab driver who almost ran Carly over the other night, and going to McDonalds for a great laugh - Stephen put on a fake voice to order his food - and then we stopped at Shell to get some candy. It was 3:30 when we decided to head home, and although I was tired, I went downstairs to Stephen's room so that we could watch Blades of Glory with Carly. Not far into it, I was falling asleep, so I came up to bed. xx
Day 321
Up early enough today, to go down and watch the Waiter races. It's a competition between all of the restaurant waiters on the front, and from a pub just up the road. Jimmy Flynn's had a team, and had it not have included a certain person, they definitely would have won the whole thing. They didn't...but it was fun to watch anyway. Stephen had to run backwards through pylons wearing huge sunglasses and a pirate hat, while carrying a tray of water glasses. He then had to pass the props off to Anna who had to skateboard with everything to Lorraine. She was wearing flippers and had to make her way back to Carly who then had to roll a hula hoop to the finish line. It was awesome. When all that finished, my Mom, Dad and I went to Jimmy Flynn's, and I had lunch. When I finished, we walked back up to the house.
My Mom and Dad went to a Barbecue, and I cleaned my room up. I realized my obsession for Bench, and smiled as I hung everything in my closet. I got a phone call from my Dad saying they were on their way to pick me up, so I got ready, and when they arrived, I got in the car, and fell asleep. It wasn't until we were almost where we were going, that I woke up. We were at one of my Dad's stores picnics. We watched a watermelon eating contest - which was gross...got our pictures taken, and met some people. When that was over, the 3 of us went for a Starbucks. We didn't stay there long, because we wanted to make sure we were back at the house in time for fireworks. We were.
It turns out, our new house's deck, is front row seating for the fireworks. They looked absolutely amazing! Dapple hated the noise, and shook like crazy, while Callan just sat calmly in my arms without realizing anything was going on. I took some pictures, and we looked at them quickly before Carly arrived. When she came, the two of us walked down to the pub where we hung out for a bit. Once Stephen closed the place, we ended up going to his friend Mick's place. I drove, and we didn't stay there too long, as I think we were all pretty shattered. But the time we did spend there, was so much fun.
When we came home, it was still early morning - as usual, and I hit the pillow pretty quickly. xx
My Mom and Dad went to a Barbecue, and I cleaned my room up. I realized my obsession for Bench, and smiled as I hung everything in my closet. I got a phone call from my Dad saying they were on their way to pick me up, so I got ready, and when they arrived, I got in the car, and fell asleep. It wasn't until we were almost where we were going, that I woke up. We were at one of my Dad's stores picnics. We watched a watermelon eating contest - which was gross...got our pictures taken, and met some people. When that was over, the 3 of us went for a Starbucks. We didn't stay there long, because we wanted to make sure we were back at the house in time for fireworks. We were.
It turns out, our new house's deck, is front row seating for the fireworks. They looked absolutely amazing! Dapple hated the noise, and shook like crazy, while Callan just sat calmly in my arms without realizing anything was going on. I took some pictures, and we looked at them quickly before Carly arrived. When she came, the two of us walked down to the pub where we hung out for a bit. Once Stephen closed the place, we ended up going to his friend Mick's place. I drove, and we didn't stay there too long, as I think we were all pretty shattered. But the time we did spend there, was so much fun.
When we came home, it was still early morning - as usual, and I hit the pillow pretty quickly. xx
Day 320
The owner of the pub I worked at last night was getting married today. Because of the hills and such, my Mom didn't really want to walk down there in heels...so I drove her and my Dad down. I needed to make myself look decent first though. And after about 5 hours of sleep...it wasn't an easy task.
Once I dropped them off, I took myself to Starbucks. When I walked in, I saw the top of this guy's head and for a split second, I forgot where I was and got extremely excited. I thought it was the Braintree Starbucks guy. When I realized I was in Canada...you probably could have seen the disappointment on my face as the next realization - the fact that there was no way it was him - set in. I drove home with my frappuccino, drove my brother down to work, and came back to catch up on blogs and get ready for work. I went down about half an hour before I was supposed to start, and got to see the bride and groom at a different restaurant on the front, and said hi to some family friends. I went into work, and Stephen and Carly wanted wedding cake, so we went back to the restaurant, they ate cake while we spoke to more people, and then we went back to the pub, and I started work.
It was a really fun/really busy night. About half an hour after I started, the entire wedding party/attendees/parade and festival goers showed up. I didn't get a 2 second break for the next 5 hours, but I was fine with that. I was having such a good time, and made some decent money. After everyone cleared out, we spent another night at the OB. It was early morning again, before I got to sleep xx
Once I dropped them off, I took myself to Starbucks. When I walked in, I saw the top of this guy's head and for a split second, I forgot where I was and got extremely excited. I thought it was the Braintree Starbucks guy. When I realized I was in Canada...you probably could have seen the disappointment on my face as the next realization - the fact that there was no way it was him - set in. I drove home with my frappuccino, drove my brother down to work, and came back to catch up on blogs and get ready for work. I went down about half an hour before I was supposed to start, and got to see the bride and groom at a different restaurant on the front, and said hi to some family friends. I went into work, and Stephen and Carly wanted wedding cake, so we went back to the restaurant, they ate cake while we spoke to more people, and then we went back to the pub, and I started work.
It was a really fun/really busy night. About half an hour after I started, the entire wedding party/attendees/parade and festival goers showed up. I didn't get a 2 second break for the next 5 hours, but I was fine with that. I was having such a good time, and made some decent money. After everyone cleared out, we spent another night at the OB. It was early morning again, before I got to sleep xx
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Day 319
I'm soooo tired right now. My brother and I had another late night. I worked at the pub - I've made some good money in my 2 days of work there, and have had some good times, so I'm pretty happy. Once we closed the pub, him, a friend Carly, and I, went to the OB (which is the bar on the front that I was never a fan of, but now I just go and laugh at people)...And MAN did we laugh! Some of the stories involve profanity, so I'll edit them a little bit...but just so you get the idea...here goes:
There was this one girl on the dance floor just givin' er. She was all smiles, and dancing nonstop all on her own. She was brushing her shoulders, waving her arms in the air. I couldn't stop laughing. Then there was a guy who was probably 5 foot 2...and 300 pounds. He was wearing suspenders and to me, looked like someone you'd call Mr. Bojangles. We watched a really drunk girl go upstairs with some guy - she's gonna regret that. Her friend tried to stop her, but it didn't work. Then, Stephen went to the washroom, so it was just Carly and I sitting there...all of a sudden this guy runs up to us, puts one hand on my shoulder, the other on Carly's and starts jumping around. So I look up, and I'm like Hi! And Carly does the same. And this guys face just went serious..and he was like OH S***! He goes "I don't know you guys!" So I was like nope...no you don't. Hahaha and he was like "ohhh this is awkward, I thought I knew you girls...and I don't...this is awkward" So I was like, no it's ok...it happens. Then he said some pretty inappropriate comments that I couldn't stop laughing at. But I didn't want to laugh in his face, so I was like ok, and I sort of put my hand on his chest to turn him away. And he leans in again, says some more things that I didn't even know how to respond to. Then he's like, "Yeah...I don't even know what to say now...I thought I knew you...this is so awkward". So he finally walks away, and I try to tell Carly what he said, and I can't even get it out without breaking into laughter. I was crying I was laughing so hard. When I finally told her, she couldn't stop laughing. Then Stephen got back and we told him, and he was like WOW! I want to meet this guy. About 10 mintues later, we're sitting there, and I can see a reflection in the cooler. He's coming back to talk to me! I started freaking, and then I dunno what happened, but he turned around and walked the other way. I was just like oh, thank God!
So then, we're sitting there, the bar's closed now, but because Stephen knows everybody, we hang out with the owners and staff after hours. So we're sitting there, and one of the owners is like "Hey, do you guys want some freezies? I got them at Zellers!" So we're sitting at the bar eating freezies lol. It was awesome.
So as if all this isn't enough...we go outside to walk home, and we see a cab. So Stephen's like, oh let's take a taxi to the top of the hill, and he tries to flag it down. Well, the guy goes zooming past, but as we see him go by, there's one coming the other way, so Stephen flags him down. We get in the one cab, and the other one comes back. So the cab we're in...the driver's like oh it's ok, get in the other one, he was just turning around for you guys. And we were like no it's ok, we're already in this one. And he was like no no, go in that one it's ok. So we said fine and thanked him, get out of his, and go to get in the other one. Stephen gets in the front. I go around to the other door, and Carly can't get in cuz the door's locked on her side. So I reach over and unlock it. She gets one foot in, and the driver guns it! He steps on the gas pedal! I have no idea how she jumped up to hang on, but half of her is out of the door but hanging on for dear life, and Stephen and I are yelling at the driver. He stops, and no apology or anything...turns around and is like Well how long does it take you to get into the car?? "Your effin door was locked!" She said. So then without any kind of acknowledgement from him, Stephen's like, K we just want to go to the top of this hill. The driver said "Ok, you'll give me 5 dollars??" Stephen didn't understand. "5 dollars?!?! You've gotta be joking!" The driver', shocked, says "No?" Stephen goes 5? To go to the top of the hill? No way man, I'm not paying that. So the driver kicked us out of the cab lol. Then Stephen and him are fighting in hindu! I didn't even know Stephen knew any hindu. It was hilarious! After a heated argument between the two, we eventually made it up the hill on foot, and we get in my car to go get chips at 711. We get there, and they don't have the right kind. We go to a gas station, and EVENTUALLY get what we want, then to mcdonalds, then back to my house. Carly left, and Stephen and I watched Happy Gilmore til I started falling asleep. What a night! Lol. xx
There was this one girl on the dance floor just givin' er. She was all smiles, and dancing nonstop all on her own. She was brushing her shoulders, waving her arms in the air. I couldn't stop laughing. Then there was a guy who was probably 5 foot 2...and 300 pounds. He was wearing suspenders and to me, looked like someone you'd call Mr. Bojangles. We watched a really drunk girl go upstairs with some guy - she's gonna regret that. Her friend tried to stop her, but it didn't work. Then, Stephen went to the washroom, so it was just Carly and I sitting there...all of a sudden this guy runs up to us, puts one hand on my shoulder, the other on Carly's and starts jumping around. So I look up, and I'm like Hi! And Carly does the same. And this guys face just went serious..and he was like OH S***! He goes "I don't know you guys!" So I was like nope...no you don't. Hahaha and he was like "ohhh this is awkward, I thought I knew you girls...and I don't...this is awkward" So I was like, no it's ok...it happens. Then he said some pretty inappropriate comments that I couldn't stop laughing at. But I didn't want to laugh in his face, so I was like ok, and I sort of put my hand on his chest to turn him away. And he leans in again, says some more things that I didn't even know how to respond to. Then he's like, "Yeah...I don't even know what to say now...I thought I knew you...this is so awkward". So he finally walks away, and I try to tell Carly what he said, and I can't even get it out without breaking into laughter. I was crying I was laughing so hard. When I finally told her, she couldn't stop laughing. Then Stephen got back and we told him, and he was like WOW! I want to meet this guy. About 10 mintues later, we're sitting there, and I can see a reflection in the cooler. He's coming back to talk to me! I started freaking, and then I dunno what happened, but he turned around and walked the other way. I was just like oh, thank God!
So then, we're sitting there, the bar's closed now, but because Stephen knows everybody, we hang out with the owners and staff after hours. So we're sitting there, and one of the owners is like "Hey, do you guys want some freezies? I got them at Zellers!" So we're sitting at the bar eating freezies lol. It was awesome.
So as if all this isn't enough...we go outside to walk home, and we see a cab. So Stephen's like, oh let's take a taxi to the top of the hill, and he tries to flag it down. Well, the guy goes zooming past, but as we see him go by, there's one coming the other way, so Stephen flags him down. We get in the one cab, and the other one comes back. So the cab we're in...the driver's like oh it's ok, get in the other one, he was just turning around for you guys. And we were like no it's ok, we're already in this one. And he was like no no, go in that one it's ok. So we said fine and thanked him, get out of his, and go to get in the other one. Stephen gets in the front. I go around to the other door, and Carly can't get in cuz the door's locked on her side. So I reach over and unlock it. She gets one foot in, and the driver guns it! He steps on the gas pedal! I have no idea how she jumped up to hang on, but half of her is out of the door but hanging on for dear life, and Stephen and I are yelling at the driver. He stops, and no apology or anything...turns around and is like Well how long does it take you to get into the car?? "Your effin door was locked!" She said. So then without any kind of acknowledgement from him, Stephen's like, K we just want to go to the top of this hill. The driver said "Ok, you'll give me 5 dollars??" Stephen didn't understand. "5 dollars?!?! You've gotta be joking!" The driver', shocked, says "No?" Stephen goes 5? To go to the top of the hill? No way man, I'm not paying that. So the driver kicked us out of the cab lol. Then Stephen and him are fighting in hindu! I didn't even know Stephen knew any hindu. It was hilarious! After a heated argument between the two, we eventually made it up the hill on foot, and we get in my car to go get chips at 711. We get there, and they don't have the right kind. We go to a gas station, and EVENTUALLY get what we want, then to mcdonalds, then back to my house. Carly left, and Stephen and I watched Happy Gilmore til I started falling asleep. What a night! Lol. xx
Monday, 2 August 2010
Day 318
Wow! Now that was a good night! Rolling in at 5:30 this morning, barely sleepy, and can't stop smiling. I love my family, and I love BC. It's so nice to be back.
The beginning of the day began pretty early as usual, but that doesn't mean I did anything productive before about 12. I dragged myself out of bed at around 9 to take the dogs out, and came back in to get ready. I lazed around longer than I should have, and eventually got ready to go do some much needed running around before work. I was supposed to start at 7 at Jimmy Flynn's - a pub on the front where my brother is the bar manager, and I didn't have anything to wear.
My Mom and I headed out, and found ourselves at Walmart. 2 complete outfits later, and some chocolate...we were ready to go. I had received a call asking if I could come in at 6 instead, so we had half an hour to go for a Starbucks before me running home to change. My Mom and I met up with a friend of hers, and had a quick chat while we drank our frappuccinos.
I being as silly as I am, was having nerve issues. I was so afraid I'd make a bad impression, or the bosses wouldn't like me. You see, they all know me already, so after hearing from Stephen and my parents, that they already like me, I was so afraid to screw up, and to change their judgement. Once I was at work though, everything was fine. I was having a great time. My Mom had driven me down, and I was shown what I was to be doing for the night. It involved quite a few laughs, and it was awesome to be working along side my big brother.
When we finished, and were closing up, I was talking to one of my brother's friends - Max - about a movie his brother's working on. We had been talking for like 45 minutes, when Stephen called out to let me know an old friend had shown up. I turned around to see a guy I knew in elementary school. It was awesome! We talked for a bit, until we were interrupted by Max, and then when he backed off, we talked some more.
From Jimmy Flynn's, a bunch of us went to Charlie Don't Surf, and then to the OB. After hanging out there for a while with a load of laughs, we headed to Max's to play poker. It was a night filled with experiences. First, we were pulled over. - I hadn't realized Carly had gone to get her car, and she had had a little to drink. Normally I would have offered to drive, but when she came around the corner in her car to pick us up, I didn't even think. She has her "N" which means she's a new driver, and has restrictions. The reason the cop pulled her over, was she had 3 other people in the car with her. That's not allowed. He asked if there was anyone over 25 in the car, and Stephen said yes. Then he asked if she'd been drinking. Another rule on your "N" is that you are not allowed to have any alcohol in your system. She had to do a breathalizer, and blew a 0.035 or something like that (I'm not sure how it works)...anyway, under normal circumstances, she would have been fine...but because she's got her "N", she wasn't. He told her she had a 12 hour driving suspension, and asked her to come back to the car and wait. When he came over, he said "I assume there's no one sober in this car?" I spoke up and said I was, and that's when, with a shocked look on his face, he said "WHY Aren't you driving?" None of us could really answer. I explained that I hadn't realized she was getting her car, and that I'd been in England for 10 months, and don't know the area...and he told me instead of leaving her car on the street, if I wanted to drive it that would be fine. He joked around about how I'd been driving on the wrong side of the road, and was now going to drive here. He talked about how he'd lived in England for a year, and then about how stupid we had been, but we learned our lesson. He let us continue on our way without a ticket, and without suspension.
We were completely shocked, thankful, and laughing by the time we got to Max's place. We sat down to play poker (I watched, and played with the puppies - Chili and Frodo). I went on a walk with a guy named George who is openly gay, and drove his mercedes back to Max's for him. We stayed there a while, and watched Max draw all over another guy with a Sharpie, as he was first to pass out. When the night ended, Carly, Stephen and I came back to the house, and I fell asleep almost instantly as my head hit the pillow. xx
The beginning of the day began pretty early as usual, but that doesn't mean I did anything productive before about 12. I dragged myself out of bed at around 9 to take the dogs out, and came back in to get ready. I lazed around longer than I should have, and eventually got ready to go do some much needed running around before work. I was supposed to start at 7 at Jimmy Flynn's - a pub on the front where my brother is the bar manager, and I didn't have anything to wear.
My Mom and I headed out, and found ourselves at Walmart. 2 complete outfits later, and some chocolate...we were ready to go. I had received a call asking if I could come in at 6 instead, so we had half an hour to go for a Starbucks before me running home to change. My Mom and I met up with a friend of hers, and had a quick chat while we drank our frappuccinos.
I being as silly as I am, was having nerve issues. I was so afraid I'd make a bad impression, or the bosses wouldn't like me. You see, they all know me already, so after hearing from Stephen and my parents, that they already like me, I was so afraid to screw up, and to change their judgement. Once I was at work though, everything was fine. I was having a great time. My Mom had driven me down, and I was shown what I was to be doing for the night. It involved quite a few laughs, and it was awesome to be working along side my big brother.
When we finished, and were closing up, I was talking to one of my brother's friends - Max - about a movie his brother's working on. We had been talking for like 45 minutes, when Stephen called out to let me know an old friend had shown up. I turned around to see a guy I knew in elementary school. It was awesome! We talked for a bit, until we were interrupted by Max, and then when he backed off, we talked some more.
From Jimmy Flynn's, a bunch of us went to Charlie Don't Surf, and then to the OB. After hanging out there for a while with a load of laughs, we headed to Max's to play poker. It was a night filled with experiences. First, we were pulled over. - I hadn't realized Carly had gone to get her car, and she had had a little to drink. Normally I would have offered to drive, but when she came around the corner in her car to pick us up, I didn't even think. She has her "N" which means she's a new driver, and has restrictions. The reason the cop pulled her over, was she had 3 other people in the car with her. That's not allowed. He asked if there was anyone over 25 in the car, and Stephen said yes. Then he asked if she'd been drinking. Another rule on your "N" is that you are not allowed to have any alcohol in your system. She had to do a breathalizer, and blew a 0.035 or something like that (I'm not sure how it works)...anyway, under normal circumstances, she would have been fine...but because she's got her "N", she wasn't. He told her she had a 12 hour driving suspension, and asked her to come back to the car and wait. When he came over, he said "I assume there's no one sober in this car?" I spoke up and said I was, and that's when, with a shocked look on his face, he said "WHY Aren't you driving?" None of us could really answer. I explained that I hadn't realized she was getting her car, and that I'd been in England for 10 months, and don't know the area...and he told me instead of leaving her car on the street, if I wanted to drive it that would be fine. He joked around about how I'd been driving on the wrong side of the road, and was now going to drive here. He talked about how he'd lived in England for a year, and then about how stupid we had been, but we learned our lesson. He let us continue on our way without a ticket, and without suspension.
We were completely shocked, thankful, and laughing by the time we got to Max's place. We sat down to play poker (I watched, and played with the puppies - Chili and Frodo). I went on a walk with a guy named George who is openly gay, and drove his mercedes back to Max's for him. We stayed there a while, and watched Max draw all over another guy with a Sharpie, as he was first to pass out. When the night ended, Carly, Stephen and I came back to the house, and I fell asleep almost instantly as my head hit the pillow. xx
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