Nothing much happened today. Just another Monday, just another practicum day downtown. Though, it's officially Halloween, so I dressed up as a toned down version of my mad scientist costume from Saturday.

 

It was a really sunny and windy day. My hair was comically impeding my vision. I didn't realize how odd I must have looked with my not-so-readily-obvious costume apart from my bird nest of a hair. 

I did meet up with a classmate who was filling in for the evening, for another classmate of ours

 

Another bad hair day? GET IT TOGETHER WOMAN!

 I was able to go home earlier this evening because I had a no show for my last slot. It's okay, I've been making up for it with the extra Saturdays I've been doing.

 

 

-Elle Are Emm

MONDAY 10/24- The Day I Procrastinated

Nothing new there right? The next day was my first and only midterm for the entire semester. I am not usually a self motivated person especially when it comes to studies. But I just find it extra hard to care about school especially when this is a particularly lax semester. I never fail to be super regretful in the end though.

On the plus side of this day, I finally went around and scout for areas for our business-set up project. Also, my external hard drive finally arrived! I've backed up my system so it can crash all it wants now!

TUESDAY 10/25- The Day I Learned About Stress and Anger Management

"You have the right to flush people out of your life if they aren't essential to your being...Just because they're your long time friend doesn't mean you have to keep 'em. It might be hard, someone might cry, sure. But you can do it"

---Wise words from a wise woman (in reference to toxic relationships)

Wrote the written part of the midterm without a hitch. I felt pretty good leaving the exam. Which could only mean one thing,I most likely didn't do well. Strange, but I find that in general, the more difficult I find a particular test, the better the end results are. 

In conjunction to the Anger Management lecture of the day, we learned about Humour Therapy. Hence, we watched stand up comedian in class. 

The irony of this class was, the past couple of days, the instructor teaching it has been experiencing a bit of a mood spell. It is very understandable seeing as, unfortunately, there has been a death of a colleague and a friend. The lecture of the day just really hit home for her what with experiencing anger and sadness. Furthermore, the cause of death was self inflicted (or so we were informed). Poor woman was obviously having a bit of a tough time.

 

The living must go on.

 

On a completely unrelated note. Someone decided to bring this nintendo game console plus games. It's pretty cool!

Mother and I went home that day to this. I guess they must have been both too tired to make it to their bedroom upstairs. 

WEDNESDAY 10/26 -The Day I Became an Insensitive Bitch

For some reason, through little fault of my own, I got myself into an argument with a couple of my friends last week. One being with AA. I'd playfully accused her of not spending time with us anymore not being aware that she has her plate full. She must have took my comment to heart because she replied with a defensive message that I thought wasn't called for. In turn, retaliated with an equally defensive reply and was basically left slightly annoyed for the next following days. Of course, I eventually apologized and cleared the air, seeing as it was her birthday yesterday (10/30). The next one was with KL. Now this one has to do with her consistent last minute cancellations or her lack of presence due to other commitments. To me, that in itself is fine. Sure, I miss spending time with her, but life happens right? The only thing that really bothered me was her constant need to point out her absence. As though, instead of getting reprimanded by someone else, she beats you to it. To me that doesn't make anything alright. So instead of just saying "it's okay" I finally told her off. Someone had to, right?

 

That already set a bad tone for my day to be honest. But it was to be a busy one so I set it aside.
First task of the day was to cram as much information in my head then head to see our family doctor for some very minor health inquiries.

Blood work request that I still haven't done. 

Anyway, Thursday would have been the practical portion of my midterm. I had one spot left open in my practicum on Wednesday but instead of utilizing that time to study I decided I was going to wander around and go out of late lunch.

Scotched Egg and Mushroom Pie

Hmmnn, I'm starting to develop an appreciation for meat pies but only the chicken variety. 

THURSDAY 10/27  -The Day I Felt Very Pathetic

Got through my slightly anticipated midterm in one piece. I got really lucky because I ended up getting something easy. But the aura of the whole examination itself was super relaxed that it was quite odd and different from what we -students- are used to. I'm not complaining though

Anyway, on Tuesday, I realized that I lost my precious, slightly over prized pen that was gifted to me for Christmas by the parents. Wednesday, I tried retracing my step but never found it. I planned to just let it go, but there was just way too much sentiments behind that piece of writing device. So Thursday, I finally got the courage to post this in the school's bulletin board:

It looked quite pathetic really, posting up a sign  for a pen. 

What's even more pathetic is, I actually found said pen on my bed this morning. I must have left it out on Monday when I was cramming for my exam. Hey, but at least now I have it back!

In celebration of finishing my exam and feeling particularly confident of the aftermath, I decided I was going to see a movie that evening. CB and I went to see Paranormal Activity III which was a decent horror film. Still, nothing beats Insidious in my opinion.

We waited for ate LG to finish her shift, then picked up JB from the skytrain then headed to Guildford Pub for some late night grub. 

I will forever prefer pub over night clubs any day. 

FRIDAY 10/28- The Day I wet to a haunted house

Friday's just got sweeter! in addition to half days, my class is now moved to the afternoon! SWEEETT!!!

DEELLLIICIOUSSS  cupcakes a classmate made for everyone!

In the spirit of Halloween, for a few weeks now, I've planned a little get together to go to a haunted house near my practicum downtown! (counter intuitively, this was the reason I got into an argument with those two friends). I basically invited 10+ people but it only ended as a small excursion between me, MF and JB which was all good! Three was all we need to have a good time.

We decided we were going to walk from the train station to the house. Instead of it being a 15 min walk though, we had a few detours along the way, two of which were of course, food related:

 

Infamous cheese stake from Bada Bing   street food-meals on wheels. I must have had high expectations, but this did't taste as magical as I though it would. 

Original Cupcakes.  Again, this did not taste as good as I'd expected! I must finally be maturing, since my affinity for anything sweets is now dwindling. 

 

We finally made it to this beautiful, dream house Victorian restored manor. It now serves as --i think-- some sort of museum. For that evening though, it made a pretty convincing haunted house. Truth be told, I went mostly because I wanted to get a feel of how the house looks like inside. 

I think haunted house are only enjoyable if you are prepared to be spooked. Which we were that night and it was largely owing to JB's nervous energy. While inside, I was alternating from laughing and screaming.

 

"THAT's A PERSON!....YOU CAN HAVE OUR FRIEND (MF)....WHY IS THAT MOVING?!...DON'T TOUCH ME!....WHY IS THAT PERSON FOLLOWING MF?!!!"

--What I was screaming whilst inside the house, as you can tell I had fun!

 

JB, your adorbs!

Before and after. WE SURVIVED!

We ended the night at my house after meeting up with ate LG  and CB at the newly open Wal Mart Super Center. My neighbourhood is rapidly changing its ridiculous.

SATURDAY 10/29- The Day I scared my friends

Since I'd miss a shift on Monday, I had to make up for it eventually, and since I really have nothing to do, I decided I was going to make up for it on this day to get it out of the way. What sucks is that on my way to school, work called asking me to come in. This is just another pattern that I've noticed through the years of working there;  I get a consistent flow of a few shifts once I've worked once after a long hiatus, then it's back again to not working for a couple of months *sigh*

To compromise, I went in after my shift though in my clinical uniform as I have no time to go home to grab my scrubs.

I looked out of place of course, but I still got my job done.

In the evening, I went to a small Halloween get together at ate NA,  which gave me the opportunity to dress up! Man, I need more friends! is it sad that at my age, I don't get invited to any parties at all?

Lab coat courtesy of one of the dentist I work for. He lend it to me under the condition --from the entire staff-- that I return it white and clean. I tried soaking it in some formula, but I don't think it made a difference  There goes my promised/reward of ice cap

I have been SUPER excited for my costume idea! I went as a mad scientist that night, effectively scaring everyone who attended! YES! mission accomplished 

"Sorry, forgot to do my hair and make up" 

As always, spending time with friends are just always fun! We didn't even consume a ridiculous amount of alcohol that night. Actually, I didn't even have a drop. Yeahp, we're grown 

 

SUNDAY 10/30 -The Day I spent it like how I wish I could spend most days

 

Sleeping and lazying about. Yeahp, I define "lazy" Sundays

 

 

 

-Elle Are Emm

 

THURSDAY 10/20- The Day I Received a Semi Brand New Phone

 To be honest, I couldn't wait for school to finish, I've just been excited since the day before to get my semi new phone. Albeit, it isn't the latest model. For the price I paid though, who care?

Nokia N97 Mini. BARGAINS FTW!

Favourite part of dental visits? When the chair get lowered down!!!!

I got it from a coworker who used to for a couple of months after purchasing it almost brand new from another coworker. I was at the dental office the day before since Ma'dear and baby brother had appointments but coworker forgot to bring the phone much to my disappointment. Anyway, I had to come in the day after (Thursday) for a filling, but I just couldn't wait! 

I used to dislike silver fillings, but now I think they're kind of awesome. It adds character to the teeth, don't you think?

Pictures from the new cell, look at how much better the resolution of my new toy is!

I met up with Ate LG in SFU after my dental visit. I got hungry, and though I was still numb in the mouth from the anesthetic -least favourite part of dental procedures- I convinced mommy to met up with me and buy me food. And of course I took advantage of the opportunity!

We ended late though I didn't get much done. 

 

FRIDAY 10/21- The Day My Life Flashed Before My Eyes

It was a half school day, I spent the rest of the afternoon after class asleep. For some unknown reason to me, Kuya, decided to be nice and lend me his car voluntarily.

I figured, he must have been high.  Or ate a really bad shrimp. 

Of course I HAD  to take advantage of this SUPER RARE opportunity. So in the evening, I'd called my usual out. I'd originally wanted to see a flick but CB convinced me to go to New West. 

 

CB, MF and I ate at a Restaurant Lounge that was unknown to me despite it being only a block or two from school. The place had a nice aura to it. I even saw some of the people I had started out my school with. Now they are all graduated and have written their board. I couldn't help but wonder how it would have been like had I not screwed up my schooling and had finished with them  *sigh*

While those two indulged in alcoholic beverage, I, being the responsible driver that I am, stuck to plain cranberry juice 

Nachos and Chicken Cordon Bleu 

Late dinner was tasty, Ate LG eventually met up with us and it was all in all a good evening, until  it was time to drive back home...

 

It still makes me nervous and shake my head on my self for my own stupidity. Granted I have never been in a really busy area in the short time since I'd passed my drivers license. It wasn't as though I have never been around the area, but my already poor sense of directions just gets even more muddled and disoriented when I'm behind the wheels. That plus it was at night time. I just kept making wrong turns, so eventually my friends had to coach me through. 

As I was heading back to the street after making a 3 point turn in a residential area, I'd accidentally taken the wrong lane and instead got on the wrong side of the traffic. 

It only took about .0000005 seconds to realize my mistake. 

breathe. breathe. breathe. 

Luckily there wasn't any on coming traffic. Though all the vehicles were half a block away at the stop light, their lights turned green and I just saw my life flash before my eyes. This is about as near to near-death-experience as I'd ever been in. I knew I had to act FAST, so as quickly as I could, without any regards to my brother's vehicle --or apparently the traffic behind me either- I reversed and got on the right lane. As I was reversing though, in my panic, I didn't realize that there was a car coming up behind me quickly. I must have had the Heaven's entirety watching over me that night, because I just narrowly missed hitting the car. Imagine the mess I would have made!

Kuya's parting words with his keys: "Clean my car and do not crash"

Needless to say, I was in a total state of shock, but I had to brush off the nervous adrenaline rushing through my system for I still have to get us home safely. It also helped that ate LG was giving my words of encouragement, I think she really sensed my panic.

Poor MF sitting in the passenger's seat must have been so traumatized. The last coherent words I heard as soon as I made the mistake was her screaming "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?"

Thank God and the Heavens that I managed to get us back safe. We actually ended up back in my place to watch Paranormal Activity 2

 

 

 

SATURDAY 10/22- The Day I Finally Worked

The night before, when I was picking up CB,  I'd received an urgent phone call and text from my coworker since 2 of the people working the next day are ill. I've been seeing a pattern where, the more I say that I think I'm fired, I miraculously get a shift. 

Kuya also lend me his car again. But I feel like I half sneaked it out since he was still clearly asleep when he agreed to it. 
I did leave early in the hopes of studying, but again, I just spent the afternoon/evening asleep until it was time to get ready for DV's  much anticipated birthday celebration. It was to take place in a party bus, which I quickly learn, was basically a moving club. Not really a big fan  

I went there with MF, she offered to come get me and in turn I offered to pay for her bubble tea cravings

Mango Colada! YUMM!!

I probably made out with the entire bus that night. Only because apparently alcohol is not allowed in the party  bus so people got creative, made and poured mixed --completely unknown- drinks into water bottles, which was passed from one person to the next. I'm pretty sure the driver knew, but he's already done his job of assuring we had no obvious alcoholic substances on us. 

 

  

 As awkward as it was for me being in this setting, I still had a blast. Isn't that the case with spending time with friends though?

It did only last two hours, but for the most part, everyone else aside from a few of us, were already pre-drinking hours ahead. So we just relaxed and talk among ourselves in JG's house. 

Though his house was across from 7Eleven, you know we had to make snack run!

 

 

SUNDAY 10/23 -The Day I Called "In Sick"

I'd realize that I have a lot to do and nothing done. Also, I had a small bout of rebellion and called in sick today. I think I even made a pretty convincing case at that, what with the raspy voice and all . Though, of course I just had to spend the whole day doing what I like to call productive procrastination. ; meaning I cleaned my room, did my laundry, bathe Aso etc. All to avoid cracking my text book. Life of a student right?

 

 

-Elle Are Emm

Chuck it up to procrastination, but as I was browsing random Xangas, I realized that lately, I've just been blogging about inconsequential, minute, day-to-day details of my life, as opposed to before when all my blogs where filled with incoherent strings of words that portray my emotions at the moment. Ironically, I decided to include pictures to my blogs because looking back, I realize that nothing of what I'd posted made sense, that all of these things that occur in my life just passes by without any recognition from me. I just thought that one day, when I start to become senile, I can look back at these pictures and remember the moment, thoughts and emotions that went with each still photographs. I think once in a while though, it would be okay to have boring, wordy blogs that makes no sense to anyone but me. 

Sometimes I feel crazy addressing and explaining all this, seeing as this blog is not even open to public. Every once in a while, I feel the sudden, compulsive urge to let everyone in my private thoughts, that it's okay to share to the world with half of my animosity still intact. And then another, stronger urge takes over; the part of me afraid of rejection, that what I do or say is not worthy or interesting enough. Or that somehow, I would say something so self destructive that it will come and backfire in the future. Hence oftentimes, I would screen my posts or private them. But I think I've been around in this blog long enough to start giving a crap now.   

To be honest though, the contents of my blog lately --or ever since-- has been/is uninteresting simply because I'm not interesting. There are days when I crave for the excitement I see, read, or watch in t.v. That nagging, persistent feeling of "missing out" is still present -albeit it is ebbing-....

 

That I am not living life but simply cruising through.

 

I don't really know where I'm going with this...Like I said, I just had the urge to let my thoughts flow like before.

 

Just know that I have never been in a better place in my life than where I am now. I am not claiming I deserve any of the fortune that is being bestowed to me and my family, but this past couple of months has been good to everyone. Looking back to where I was when I first started in '05 and onward, maturity has finally made itself clear, not only to me but to this household in general. It's finally a home, to come back to, though incomplete with Father not around for work purposes. I can make no grounds for any complaints. Like LG says: Life's Good. And like I say: Indeed it is. 

 

 

-Elle Are Emm

So much for studying today, it's expected though. Gotta get my shii together. 

 

Since the van was left to my care, I basically played chauffeur for the Baby Bill and Mother Dear, who both had dental appointments. First, I had to pick up Baby Bill from yhe gym, drop him off to the dentist, then pick up mommy from work using the directions she gave me this morning. It all went with minimum hitch.

Aso was my passenger the whole evening. Poor baby was left in the van for a while though. 

Baby Bill requested we had something to eat after, while simultaneously complaining how he wasn't able to work out for the day . I suggested sushi since that's all I've been feeling to eat the whole week. 

   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ATE NA!!!!!

At about the same time I was having dinner with mother and Bill, I was invited by CB and ate LG to surprise ate NA with a cake for her birthday. After walking Aso, when we got home, I headed there directly. We didn't stay long seeing as there is school/work tomorrow. I actually have two quizzes I haven't studied for. And now I'm sleepy. 

 

What is this?!

 

-Elle Are Emm 

THURSDAY 10/13- The day I encounter frustration and had to deal with it accordingly 

That's me killing time after class, with two hours to kill before my patient came in. Luckily MF met up with me. I was hungry so we headed over to the English shop down the street for some English goods. 

  

I normally don't approve of meat and pies but I am actually quite fond of their chicken mushroom pie. 

"Class. Just the way I imagine how it would be like to eat in the UK, with the shops overlooking a strip club"

We then headed to Karmavore. This vegan shop across the street. I've always wanted to check it out.

 

We left with some free vegan granola bar that my taste buds did not appreciate. Guess my system is just so corrupted that it recognizes what's good for it, as poison 

So on to my patient. I was actually looking forward to this treatment for some weeks now. She had a condition which I was just learning and thought that I could help her with. But she just came across as brash, in the most passive aggressive manner as possible. I had to be polite and courteous throughout and I barely restrained myself from hurting this woman. She was not only rude to me, she was also rude to the receptionist. I couldn't act up on it because I was only a student. Whats worst is that she had more upcoming appointments with me. Luckily, when I explained it to my instructors and staff, they sided with me and agreed that I didn't have to put up with that kind of behaviour. The funny thing is, for some reason, I had it in my head that it would be rude of me to cancel even after she treated me like crap. I then relearn a lesson the past year have thought me. Do not bend over backwards for people that aren't even worth it. 

I had an update from the receptionist today about this patient. Apparently she didn't take well with the idea that I'd cancel on her. Whatever though, she's gone and that's all that matters. 

 

FRIDAY 10/14 - The day I fulfilled multiple food cravings in one day and visited the dentist aka (former??) work place

Surprisingly the weather's been nice the past couple of weeks. Approve!

 

Fuuuhhh-rreessshhhhh!!!

Ironically, I haven't gotten my teeth cleaned in 8 months, and being a student that I am who passes out as soon as her back touch the surface, it goes without saying that I do not have the best  oral hygiene. Of course  I brush, floss and gargle mouth wash! There have just been a few days out of the week that I come home really exhausted. 

Another ironic thing about this day is I ate nonstop before and after my cleaning. For example:

Sushi! Can you believe this WHOLE thing cost under 10$??

Tuxedo cake  from work/dental office plus other misc candies!

Jajangmyun  and Korean drama for dinner. Oh, my exciting Friday evenings. 

Some friends get you discounted clothes, free movies, back stage passes. Well I'm the friend who gets you free toothbrushes

OH YEAH! This day is also memorable because I took the van for a spin on my own for the first time! Well, it was only to the other side of the mall, but I still had a slight panic attack when I made a wrong turn and got myself in and with the traffic! 

That evening though, Ma'dear lend me the van to watch a movie! Let it be known that my first official passenger was JB followed by CB and LG. I must admit, this driving business is fun! It makes me feel grown! 

SATURDAY 10/15- The day I had Japadog!

To force myself out of the house and study, I decided I was going to work in the clinic on the weekend. I was running late so someone else had to take my first patient. My second and last patient cancelled so I just went ahead and get some treatments myself

This past two years and some months, I've grown a big appreciation for dry saunas! Feels sooo good!! 

To VPL it is for some study sesh with MF, LG, CB.  That place is simply magical I tell you! 

 

15$ worth of hotdogs  I've been craving for these babies for a while! But my College low-funded self thought it was a bit ridiculous to pay 15$ for TWO hot dogs. However special these are, you could hardly taste the actual meat. 

Since it was a cool, Saturday evening, we roamed around Downtown.

Beard Papa's and Chapters. It was time to get going as soon as ate LG started to dance around the book store. I also entrusted her with baby Aso for that evening. Quietest evening and following morning I've ever had for the last 2 years.  

To be continued... KL is waiting for me at the movie theaters. 

 

 

-Elle Are Emm

I take further step into adulthood.

[x]Legally purchase alcohol

[x]Legally hang out in pubs

[x] Order a complicated drink from Starbucks

[x]Enter an adult store

[]Strip club

[]Move out

[]Buy a house

[x]Get a credit card

[x]Vote

[x]Driving License

[]Finish a career

[]Get married

[]Have kids 

Today was a good day. It started out with the weather being gloomy but intermittently, the sun came up. It was a very confusing day, there were a few things going on and I couldn't decide weather to be nervous or not. Eventually, I just rolled with the punches as they say. I took the weather making an effort to be decent as a good omen. Especially going into my road test, though I was running agitated and late, as soon as I saw that this time I had a male examiner, I knew that no matter how nervous I get that it will be alright. I can't screw it up anymore than I already have had right? To be honest, though I wasn't feeling 100% ready, I only prayed that I wouldn't get into any accident. 

So yeah, I passed, no big. FINALLY right?  I think it was when I finally just submitted to faith in my own ability that got me through the exam. That plus the examiner was quite giving unlike the other ones that I got. He was quite patient and not domineering.

Daddy left a voice mail congratulating me. The funny thing is he doesn't want me driving by myself. Completely defeats the purpose of a license doesn't it? 

 

Then I had an practicum evaluation, which, by the way, I will never  get used to. But I was just having such an awesome day that I just let go. Results? "Good to Very Good" and those were the words of my instructor.Though I always feel like I'm the biggest screw up.

 

   

 

At the end of the night, to congratulate myself, I treated me to Starbucks

Grande-soy-extra extra hot-extra espresso shot-caramel machiatto 

Well maybe its not THAT pro of an order. I remember when I just started college, how I always feel like a kid entering Starbucks for coffee/tea, since everyone is older and always have these amazingly complicated drinks, and how I find it ridiculously sophisticated. One of these days....

To wrap up my night, I had a nice chat about our respective dogs with a stranger. I was texting and she saw my display picture. These kinds of non-invasive random talks always makes my day. This day is good indeed. 

 

Aso and I after our evening walks.

 

-Elle Are Emm

And this blog is about my last compromise with myself before I absolutely should study for two quizzes tomorrow. That or I'll probably go to sleep for a few hours . For all you pro procrastinators out there, you know that feeling when you think you have a lot of time left still and that you basically envision the results, not considering the amount of actual hard work you have to put in to be successful? 

You're basically like:

I'm invincible. This was me a couple hours ago before I realized I actually have things I need to do. And now it's slowly dawning on me that I'm pressed for time but whatevs. I gots this. 

Anway....

SUNDAY (cont)

Wings with CB, JB, AQ, MF  and ate LG. Finally got to try the infamous beer and clamato mix. Hmmm, I say it would taste better with a super  light beer.

I really love evening out with girlfriends. It's just so stress and carefree. 

Headed to church afterwards. The whole family went, even though I had to stay behind the pews since I only followed suite. It's more for the benefit of le Father really, now a days its rare for us to go to church at all together. Though, I will make an honest effort to attend from now on. I really have a lot to be thankful for, and not just for the superficial things, but mostly for everything finally being right in terms of my family's relationship with each other. That and more. 

We had an early Thanks Giving dinner since we were supposed to go to a birthday gathering the next day. However, we actually got the invite wrong since it was actually the same evening. So at around 10PM, even though most of the guest were gone, we went out and made our presence known to said birthday. 

Most of the food was obviously gone, but it's okay since we already had dinner. 

Monday

was spent in bed reading, sleeping, bugging Aso and just general procrastination. Hey at least I've uncluttered the room. 

Yeahp, I'm sleepy. Damnation

 

--Elle Are Emm

 

 

Text book and acne.org orders 

So this is what $200 looks like. It might not seem a lot to some but I'm a struggling college student. It almost made me faint having to pay for this. But you have to do what you have to do right?

I'm not one to be impatient when it comes to waiting for things I've purchased online to come. I actually usually overestimate the expected time of arrival by about 2 weeks just so I don't sit in front of my door waiting for the mailman to come. Anyway, as soon as I received my item, I just forget the ridiculous amount I've had to shed to acquire them and just live in contentment. 

FRIDAY:

 Got out of class early. Finally able to get my hair redone. 

This whole process took over 4 hours since my hair is relatively thick. I was opting for bigger/looser curls but I just gave up since the woman is super persuasive and I'm a push over like that. Honestly, I was somewhat agitated and flustered, I understand that it was a school and it was students that were working on me (yes, I know, I risk potential screw ups but like I said, I'm a struggling college student) but that part is completely understandable to me since my school operate the same way, the thing that was starting to get to me is they did not communicate in English since all of the students were --presumably-- East Indian. Normally, I wouldn't mind but it was obvious that their discussion was revolving around my hair etc *sigh* so I just sat and gritted my teeth for a while then turn to my book for comfort. 

An hour or so when I was already seated, MF shows up to get her hair done. The funny thing is, they just complied to  what they want without much fuss. I'd warned her that she'll be shocked when she sees her hair, though I also reassure her that after a while the perm will settle and it'll look nice. I remember the same shock feeling I had the first time I had my hair permed. I almost cried on the spot. Girls and vanity right?

Yeahp,  that's how curly my hair is now. It's ridiculous! I look Asian featured Mexican.  I'll just wait a couple of weeks before complaining. 

After a very butt-hurting afternoon, MF and I went to Charlie Hamilton  pub just behind the salon/school. As the picture depicts, it wasn't that busy, until later on when older people started showing. It quickly reminded me of our clubbing debauchery up in Penticton a while back. Then it suddenly dawned on me that we were doing it completely wrong. At our age, we are supposed to be hanging out in clubs then as we got more mature, we are supposed to work our way to lounges, bar then pubs. Well, we bypassed the clubbing stage and went straight to pubs. 

 

Fish and Chips and Caesars

We weren't really left with any choice but order Caesar, since apparently pub now-a-days do not carry drink menus and costumers are supposed to know what to have. Can I just say that I have been to a few pubs and all of them had drink menus.  I guess this was a complete give away to the waitress that we don't drink; she wasted no time pointing it out. Though surprisingly we did not get ID'd, actually I haven't been getting ID'd lately. Why does that depress me?

 

SATURDAY

  

I hanged out with the parents on Saturday. I like hanging out with them since it usually means free stuff/food. First stop was getting eye exams for the three of us. I switched eye doctors and the one I had Saturday was young and more upbeat which I appreciated. My prescription isn't as bad as others but it has gotten worst for me. I've only started wearing glasses my last year of high school and it went from -1.00 something to this. 

Next stop was food court!!! "Is it wrong to undress a poutine with your eyes?" 

Parents were even thought me how to gamble. The notion that I can already legally do this is still bizarre to me. I think I'm too much of a cynic to believe that I will ever win a substantial amount of money from these. I just don't have any luck at all. 

Ice cream for the road

On our way to the other side of the mall, we met a Tito I haven't seen in years. It's strange since we don't live very far away from each other, but the last time I saw him I must have been 15-16.

When we got home, I was asked to walk Aso, it was raining and I didn't want him getting overly wet, he didn't have any rain coat so I had to improvise. 

   

He looked cute and funny. Then we walked out and I noticed him not stopping to pee, then I realize he's been peeing all along inside the bag, so I had to tear it off 

Now to get ready to have Wings dinner with the girls. BRB

 

-Elle Are Emm