Sunshine. Snow. Sister.
I'm in Golden, a place I didn't know existed 3 months ago! My sister is working in the resort on the mountain, and being the awesome sister that I am, I came to stay with her for a week during the winter break.
Its amazing to take such a sweet break after being so overwhelmed these past few months. I love being busy and working hard, but I'm only human. I'm trying not to worry about the dough I'm spending while up here. It's a resort for heavens sake! Things are pricey and my sister definitely doesn't have money to share, so I'm just going to have suck it up and pamper myself ;) I had to take a cab up to the hill, which was $45! GROSS. Now we have to figure out food. I'm here though, and I had the means to get here so no complaining. Money is meant to be spent and I have the rest of my life to make more. It'll be okay. Really. Seriously. BE YOUNG ANNE - this is your last official Christmas as a teen!
I stayed up late last night with my sister Catherine. She's been pretty lonely up here as she doesn't know anyone, works alone during the night shift and sleeps during the day. It was nice to hear her talk :) You all probably are aware of how much I can talk; it was quite pleasant to have reversed. I love talking, but I seriously do like to listen to! ;)
The trip here took me 12 hours. 12 HOURS! I took as much advantage of that as I could. I brainstormed presents that I could make for my friends, contemplated whether the opposite sex has a brain, and prayed. I really like praying :)
Last week this friendly and young youth pastor went out for coffee with me and we talked about God for a good 45 min. It was neat and sorted out a lot of questions in my mind, though now they're jumbled a bit again.
The last two hours of my bus trip I spent talking to this gay Vietnamese 21 year old who lives in Australia and was in exchange in Canada. We talked about so many things! He definitely sparked my drive to travel across Canada!
As I was packing, I was wondering what I would forget (it's inevitable.) 5-ish hours later I realize that I forgot my bank card, meaning no dinner, but more urgently, no cab ride to the hotel at 3 in the morning. I was impressed that I didn't freak out. Internally, I wasn't exactly a cool cucumber, but I knew things would work out. We stopped in Kamloops and I asked locals for directions to TD Bank, which wasn't too far away. I raced there, got a new card, and then stopped at the grocery store. GO ME! ;)
The cab driver was really nice. Again, we talked about quite a bit. He comes from Ontario, was in the army for 30 years, his wife died of lung cancer, he's remarried and his new wife and him are taking four months to drive across Canada. It was like getting a ride from an uncle! Ironically when we reached my destination I discovered that they only take cash - no debit. HAHAHA. HA. ... HA :'( Luckily Catherine was there to save the day. Her co-worker gave her $45 from the cash register; we have to go find an ATM machine today to pay them back. I hope she doesn't get in trouble!
SO I FINALLY ARRIVED AT HER LODGE WHICH IS SO NICE!
WE WENT UPSTAIRS. HER ROOM IS SO NICE! ITS A FRICKEN HOTEL SUIT. NICE NICE NICE. SWANKY EVEN. And the view is spectacular.
We stayed up till like 5 talking, but I couldn't sleep past 10. The sunshine woke me up and after gawking at the view in the daylight I got dressed and skipped down to the little 'fitness room,' where I ran on the treadmill for 20 min and walked for 10.
Came back.
Showered.
Tried watching Toy Story, but lost interest.
Made breakfast for Catherine.
Did my hair.
Write my blog. ;)
Now I need to clean up the kitchen and do my makeup. Then we're off to town to get groceries and CASH. :)
I can't emphasize enough how happy I am. I wish I could bottle up this feeling in a jar for all those lonely desperate nights.
Those nights make me appreciate this all the more. All the early mornings I drag my flabby ass out of bed to finish the homework I was up till midnight before doing and then go to a 7 am extra class have made me unbelievably grateful. Losing my grandpa after waiting three years to go skiing with him have taught me to take opportunities, like going snowboarding!!, when I get them. Living apart from my immediate family for 2 years has taught me to relish in time with my siblings. This week will be sweet sweet revenge. This week, I'm going to show all the crap that comes with life that it's nothing compared to the blessings at my fingertips.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
DR. SEUSS QUOTES
“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
"Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.”
~ Dr. Seuss
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”
“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities.”
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own.
And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go.”
“Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them.”
“You are you. Now, isn't that pleasant?”
"Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.”
~ Dr. Seuss
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”
“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities.”
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own.
And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go.”
“Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them.”
“You are you. Now, isn't that pleasant?”
CHRISTMAS QUOTES
If I were a medical man, I should prescribe a holiday to any patient who considered his work important.
-- Bertrand Russell
While I can run, I'll run; while I can walk, I'll walk; when I can only crawl, I'll crawl. But by the grace of God, I'll always be moving forward
May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility
-- Mary Anne Radmacher
When you're down to nothing, God is up to something. The faithful see the invisible, believe the incredible and then receive the impossible.
•"As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December's bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same." ~ Donald E. Westlake
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
-Ralph Emerson
If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness.
-- Helen Keller
-- Bertrand Russell
While I can run, I'll run; while I can walk, I'll walk; when I can only crawl, I'll crawl. But by the grace of God, I'll always be moving forward
May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility
-- Mary Anne Radmacher
When you're down to nothing, God is up to something. The faithful see the invisible, believe the incredible and then receive the impossible.
•"As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December's bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same." ~ Donald E. Westlake
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
-Ralph Emerson
If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness.
-- Helen Keller
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
2011
HIGH SCHOOL.
Write ups are due. What to say?
These past few years have blown my mind.
I've stopped clinging to expecations and danced in the freedom of uncertanity.
I would never had suspected the series of events that took place in my highschool years. I'm excited to be done. I'm ready. The end of high school comes as no surprise.
I never expected to learn so much, encounter so many inspiring people nor have so much fun through out my high school years. The abundance of blessings I recieved have taught me to dream with out limitation. I'm excited to discover what God has in store for me next! Congratulations grads of 2011!
"It don't have to be perdy; it just has to be loud!" - Mike Patin
Write ups are due. What to say?
These past few years have blown my mind.
I've stopped clinging to expecations and danced in the freedom of uncertanity.
I would never had suspected the series of events that took place in my highschool years. I'm excited to be done. I'm ready. The end of high school comes as no surprise.
I never expected to learn so much, encounter so many inspiring people nor have so much fun through out my high school years. The abundance of blessings I recieved have taught me to dream with out limitation. I'm excited to discover what God has in store for me next! Congratulations grads of 2011!
"It don't have to be perdy; it just has to be loud!" - Mike Patin
Thursday, December 2, 2010
PSKLCJ
I'm happy.
I have the right amount of grief/stress to keep me grounded and the right amount of blessings to make me enjoy every day. Sometimes I get incredibly frusterated and angry at everything, but most days I am blown away with how lucky I am.
It's all the more amazing that I had some part in that. I decided to be happy; I worked hard to get to where I am today. I still work hard. Because of that, happiness is something I rarely take forgranted. I'm sure I don't appreciate it as much as I should, but at least I'm on the right track.
Thanks to all my friends and others who have helped me make the right decisions that have gotten me on the right track :) <3 You know who you are, and I love you <3
I have the right amount of grief/stress to keep me grounded and the right amount of blessings to make me enjoy every day. Sometimes I get incredibly frusterated and angry at everything, but most days I am blown away with how lucky I am.
It's all the more amazing that I had some part in that. I decided to be happy; I worked hard to get to where I am today. I still work hard. Because of that, happiness is something I rarely take forgranted. I'm sure I don't appreciate it as much as I should, but at least I'm on the right track.
Thanks to all my friends and others who have helped me make the right decisions that have gotten me on the right track :) <3 You know who you are, and I love you <3
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