I feel obligated to blog now....

Well, Melissa and Haida have been back to blogging again, so maybe I should, too.

Not like I have much to write about...and I have to get ready for work in a few minutes.

So...where to start....hmmmm....

Oh, right.....

I'M GOING BACK TO FLORIDA, BITCHES!!!

I'm gonna dance my ass off...so to speak...I don't really have an ass. haha.

I arrive down there on August 24th to spend a week with the bestest big brother in the universe!!!

But I'm already dreading going home.

I'm not even there yet and I already don't want to leave!

But when I'm there we're gonna flashmob to TBS and hopefully I'm gonna get myself a guitar.

Oh...and my Hanson tour fliers arrived a few days ago.

Vancouver's going to be plastered with fliers this time around!

Unlike 2 years ago when there wasn't an ounce of promotion done.

We're a better street team this time!

Okay...well...I need to get ready for work now...

Blog ya later!

Certain events of the day inspired this poem

Letter To A Fair-Weather Friend

One point we were close

Best friends you may say

We’d hang out all the time at school

Until we went our separate ways.

You stopped returning my phone calls

Then again, you never really did

No more weekend hang outs

And just being crazy kids.

I’d go months without any word

Met amazing new friends

Until you needed something from me

Suddenly the distance had an end.

You’d show up at my door

In tears about what he said

Asking for some comfort

And a place to rest your head.

I’d always smile and let you in

That’s what good friends do

But you never did the same for me

When the foot was in the other shoe.

Don’t worry, I don’t hate you,

It’s not that I don’t care

It’s just that as friends

We are supposed to share.

I don’t mind being the one you turn to

I’ll put a smile on your face

But where did you go

When I needed a laugh and an embrace?

It makes me feel as if

Our friendship was nothing but a joke

Like you used me for my good nature

And your smile was a hoax.

So excuse me if I’m not a comfort

For your new little issue

It’s hard to be sympathetic

When you feel like an old, used tissue.

I’ll support you in almost anything

That you may choose to do

But as for this one-sided friendship

Well, it’s time that it’s through.

I can’t be there

Every time you feel beat down

Not when you can’t help me

Make a smile out of my frown.

I’ll cherish the memories

And the good times we had

But now I have great friends

We pick each other up when we’re sad.

We share and laugh

And hug through any pain.

Remember, I’ll still be there for you

Just wish you’d do the same.

Short & Sappy

You know how I've always stated that I like never cry during songs?

Well, rarely anyway.

Well, I got teary today during "Carry You There" & "I Will Come To You"...and "Use Me Up" because it played right after CYT. haha.

I was just thinking about how blessed I am to have such amazing friends.

My life would be, well, so blah without them.

It just really sucks that they all, except for Haida, live so far away.

Makes me super sad. :'(

Okay, well, that's really all I have to say.

If I say too much more I'll start crying.

Doesn't help that "Use Me Up" just started playing.

Ah crap.

I can already feel the tears starting.

Well...that's it...I'm gone!

Hanson....the Red Bull of Rock 'n' Roll!

April 5th...the day Hanson premiered the 1st single from "Shout It Out".
"Thinking 'Bout Somethin'" won't be officially available until the 27th, but, let's be honest...what fan doesn't already have it on their ipods?

Now, you may be asking yourself...why is she awake, and blogging, at 1am?

Three words..."Thinking 'Bout Somethin'".

Yes, yes.

I have it on my ipod.

I laid down to sleep, like a good little girl....but I decided I needed to listen to this song just one more time.
Bad decision!
I even ended up getting out of bed to work on my TBS dance moves.
Failing miserably...damn gallbladder issues!

Hanson has succeeded in creating a "get off your ass and dance" song.
Because even if you're tired, you are re-energized and revitalized.

I'll TRY and be in bed by 1:30.
My eyes are drooping...but my brain is fully charged.
We'll see how that goes.

Hanson...they'll give you wings!

And So My Mind Wanders.......

Okay, so I got bored.
I turned on my itunes and started playing solitare.
Exciting life I do lead, right?
haha.
Then I googled apartments in Boca, near FAU.
I think I'm in love! ♥
Clearly, I'm laying claim to the larger room w/ a walk-in closet and its own bathroom.
Um, 'cause I'm a girl and that's just the way we roll.
Even us extremely low maintenance girls need our space. haha.
Mike doesn't need as much space as I do...I have a TON of clothes!
Well, less now since I got rid of a bunch, but still...I need the space. lmao.

Oh yes...this place also has an in unit washer & dryer!!!!
This in itself is pretty amazing!
But, the building also has an exercise room AND a pool.
Why must Boca be so damn awesome? haha.

Yes...I may sometimes let my mind wander to what it would be like to not only live in Boca, but live with a boy.
I keep hearing Monica Geller's voice in my head saying "I'm going to live with a boy!"
Except, Mike is WAY cooler then Chandler Bing. haha.

So, anyway....is it 2011 yet?
Oh, I'd better be accepted to FAU! hee hee.

Florida & Friends ♥

Okay, where to begin?
Hmmmm.....
Oh, yeah!
I have FINALLY applied to Florida Atlantic University!!!
I applied for the Fall 2011 semester, though.
It makes more sense in the end, plus, since my mom's pension kicks in next May, it's financially more responsible of me to leave home next year.
And there's a lot of stuff I have to get order if I'm accepted.
I have to get a student visa for starters, and find a place to live, and more paper stuff.
It isn't easy for a Canadian to move to the US, you know.
It should be easy, but, alas, it is not.

Man, I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hope I'm accepted!!!!
The more I find out about FAU, the more I love it, and the more I love it, the more I want to to go there!
The university here, Vancouver Island University (the school I got my BA from), uses the slogan "Love Where You Learn".
Every time I see/hear it, I always mutter "I will love where I learn if I can go to FAU!"
I feel like I've become slightly obsessed with the school.
It's the only school I really want to go to.
I mean, the University of Northern BC is okay and everything, but, well, it just doesn't compare to FAU.
Sure, FAU is a crapload more expensive, but I'll just have to over apply for scholarships and student loans.
I'm sure I can get a couple scholarships.

I just really want to be in Boca.
I know it would be different if I lived there, versus just visiting, but there's a calming element to Boca.
I feel very relaxed there.
Yeah, okay, that may be because Johnny & Lee's house is the most relaxed home on the planet, but still.
The other people I've met in Boca, which isn't a whole lot, have all seemed very open and welcoming.

Okay, well, that's enough of that.
Moving on.....

I did some photoshopping today.
I was thinking about my small circle of friends and how very blessed I feel to have them all in my life.
You see, I had once heard that you make your best, lifelong friends in college.
When I heard this, I was like "Oh, well, that's wonderful. I made pretty much NO friends in college!"
No, seriously, I made, like, ZERO friends!
Tons of acquaintances who would say hi to me if they passed me at the mall, but no actual friends.
I'm kind of shy. Especially is places where I don't really know people.
I kind of need others to make the 1st move.
Could be why I've never had a boyfriend.........?
Anyway...back to the friend thing.....
Then I thought about that statement a bit longer.
What if it's not IN college, but rather just college age when you make your best, lifelong friends?
Because then, it's 1000% true!
I mean, I only have a handful of close friends, and I'm perfectly okay with that....because I know they'll always be there!!! :D
No matter what, I know I can count on these people for anything!
And I love them all so much!!! ♥

Back in high school, I had 2 best friends, and I thought that we would always stay in touch and nothing would really change.
Man, was I mistaken!
One friend only seems to want to hang out when she's dealing with a stressful situation and needs someone to lean on...I've seen her twice in the last couple of years, both under stressful, for her, circumstances.
The other friend, well, he's awesome! He's a freaking genius!
But, I've only seen him twice since 2005.......January 2009 & January 2010.
Not including random run-ins at the bank, Wal-Mart, or when he comes through the drive-thru at work.
Back when we graduated from high school, I was almost positive we'd all remain close, but, well, life happened and pulled us all apart.
I mean, I still love them, they're great friends & people, and I'd love it if the 3 of us could all go hang out at the movies like old times, but I also know that it probably won't happen.

Some people may find it weird that all but 1 of my close friends live so far away.
Other then Haida, Melissa's the closest and she lives about 6 hours away! (I think.)
But, yet, I don't find it weird at all.
Sure, I'd love it if we all lived on the same block, in the same city, but we don't.
It just makes it all the more special when we do get to hang out!
And I love the fact that most of my friends are American.
I've learned so much about the US, and I've learned to respect their country more.
Well, I still make fun of them a bit, I mean, it's my right as a Canadian! haha.
But, it's all in fun!

Okay, well, I should probably wrap this up...I've been rambling on long enough and now I'm hungry.
But at least this is a pretty good blog! hee hee.

I HAVE A CLOSET AGAIN!!!!!

And at least 25 tank tops, 11 Hanson shirts, 3 Hanson hoodies, 2 Bon Jovi tees, 5 George Michael tees, a bunch of other graphic tees, a few nice tees, 3 or 4 nice shirts, 4 or 5 long sleeve shirts, a few pairs of jeans, and about 8 shorts/capris.
Not including the 3 skirts and hoodies/sweaters I unloaded into my mom's spare cupboard.
My closet is now clean.
The rest of my room...well, my closet kind of threw up all over it.
I'm currently taking a break from cleaning right now.
I had a headache.
I made myself a milkshake and sat down.
I still have a headache and I kind of think the ice cream had started to turn....

Anywho......

So.....
Ricky Martin's gay.
Yeah, not exactly mind blowing, is it?

I swear I had some great blog topics in my mind earlier today.
Unfortunately, they have seemed to escape my brain.
Which sucks 'cause I feel like I am in an unofficial competition with Melissa to see who can write the better blog entry.
I am pretty confident that she is winning.

Oh....
I found my good Santa hat!
It was buried in my closet.
I've also bagged up a whole bunch of clothes that I'll be giving to the SOS (local thrift store).
I also have discovered that I need more hangers....and a bigger closet.

Is it wrong that as I was hanging stuff in my closet I kept thinking about which clothes I was going to bring to Boca next time?
I also had an urge to pack...even though nothing has been confirmed/planned.
Clearly, I REALLY want to be in Boca right now.
haha.

Um...yeah...what else....

Oh yes...my mom pre-ordered "Shout It Out" for my b-day tonight!
Well, I typed in the info, but she paid. hee hee.
It's the $25 deluxe edition.
The sensibly priced package.
I just want the music and the DVD.
Well, I WANT the headphones and record player, but I can't afford $800. lol.

Okay, well, that's my blog for tonight.
Hopefully, tomorrow will give way to a more interesting blog. lol.