So for the weekend I have finally found myself back at home:)
I get to see my folks and my two younger brothers:) Nice and relaxing. However my day did not start out that way.
It began by me getting out of bed late this morning:( I was in a complete rush I didn't even get a chance to shower:( Yay! oh but then wait I had to catch the street car to get into the city and thank goodness now one sat beside me:) Then I had to transfer to the subway....which took forever. And you would think that on a Saturday morning they would still be fairly regular, but nope. From there I had arrived at my destination to catch my bus back home. and it turned out i had plenty of time. I had arrived half an hour early for my bus but still on the bus all the way home there was about ten people and I got a seat to myself.
Once home I just got to relax:) My dad made me some soup. Lit a fire in the fireplace and it felt like home. I get to sleep in my own bed tonight and just chill with the family.
Then tomorrow its Halloween and it will be nice to celebrate the holiday of candy with family and friends
I am just glad to be home, because there is no place like home:)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Chica Stereotype
So today was a day of crash tests then a night of relaxation:)
It is actually pretty awesome. I like when nights like this come around because they don't come around that often. But that's not what I want to talk about.
Today started early because in my first class of the day I had a seminar. Which required me to participate in a class discussions about the homework readings. And if I participate, naturally I get participation marks, so for me it is always a little stressful the night before that I understand the readings so when I contribute, my thoughts are significant. However, as much as I read or write, there are some things I just can't get a complete grasp on. So did I contribute to the seminar, yes I did and I think what I had to say was knowledgeable. Next time, I just have to have confidence.
The rough part of my day was the Mid-term I had afterwards. With 30 minutes before our scheduled start time, I was still studying my butt off. But at the end of the day, those were a prime 30 minutes:) The exam actually went fairly well and I come out of it feeling as if I did rather well. Although I won't exactly know my results for a couple weeks. So all I can do is hope for the best.
After all that, I went to the MALL!!!! And went SHOPPING!!! Ugh, I spent money!!! I did have to buy my brother a birthday gift and did so. I bought it on special actually, way to go me. However, then I went into another store for me and found something I liked and couldn't help it. I know I am an impulse buyer, but I can't spend my money on clothes just because I want them. I have to save my money!!! Next time I spend please yell at me, maybe then I will get the message:( Well at least I didn't spend it at Victoria's Secret. The line-up was huge (it did just open today). Maybe I will try going in there in a few weeks, then hopefully it won't be as busy:)
Well I covered my seminar, my mid-term and my trip to the mall. What an adventurous day I had today:)
What will tomorrow bring??
It is actually pretty awesome. I like when nights like this come around because they don't come around that often. But that's not what I want to talk about.
Today started early because in my first class of the day I had a seminar. Which required me to participate in a class discussions about the homework readings. And if I participate, naturally I get participation marks, so for me it is always a little stressful the night before that I understand the readings so when I contribute, my thoughts are significant. However, as much as I read or write, there are some things I just can't get a complete grasp on. So did I contribute to the seminar, yes I did and I think what I had to say was knowledgeable. Next time, I just have to have confidence.
The rough part of my day was the Mid-term I had afterwards. With 30 minutes before our scheduled start time, I was still studying my butt off. But at the end of the day, those were a prime 30 minutes:) The exam actually went fairly well and I come out of it feeling as if I did rather well. Although I won't exactly know my results for a couple weeks. So all I can do is hope for the best.
After all that, I went to the MALL!!!! And went SHOPPING!!! Ugh, I spent money!!! I did have to buy my brother a birthday gift and did so. I bought it on special actually, way to go me. However, then I went into another store for me and found something I liked and couldn't help it. I know I am an impulse buyer, but I can't spend my money on clothes just because I want them. I have to save my money!!! Next time I spend please yell at me, maybe then I will get the message:( Well at least I didn't spend it at Victoria's Secret. The line-up was huge (it did just open today). Maybe I will try going in there in a few weeks, then hopefully it won't be as busy:)
Well I covered my seminar, my mid-term and my trip to the mall. What an adventurous day I had today:)
What will tomorrow bring??
Vine Vine Vine
So the most awesome of field trips was perhaps visiting three vineyards all in one day down at Niagara-On-The-Lake:)
It was actually really informative. My classmates and I got to learn all about the grape rows and the importance of the right amount of airflow and optimal sunlight, meaning the rows, are for the majority pointed in the north south direction. As well the vines each have to be protected during the winter months as below 20 degrees Celsius the vines can begin to frost and then eventually die. And the owners don't want a plant to die because then if they plant a new vine in it's place, it won't produce grapes for a good 3 to 5 years.
We also looked at the fermentation process and how the grapes were sitting in these tanks and they have to do a lot of waiting before a wine can be actually sold in stores. Don't get me wrong I am not a specialist on vineyards and wine making. I just quickly learned about this today and I could very well be incorrect about some if this. At each of the vineyards we did visit they each have a barrel chamber, where the wine will sit and depending on the type (red or white) it might stay longer in the barrel. And the wine is put into a certain type of barrel to get the optimal taste and flavour.
It was all extremely interesting. Two of the vineyards were specifically hand-picked, meaning there would be no machines involved to get the grapes off the vines. Which I think a person needs to be really patient if they have that job.
Mainly our purpose for the field trip was to look at the architecture of the winery building and the circulation of the spaces because our next project is to design a winery at a site. So hopefully the ones we have visited will give us some inspiration and some ideas.
I can't forget the tasting of the wines of course. I can't say that I tried any but fellow classmates did and my professors:) I did buy a bottle of Red Wine though for my parents from Jackson and Triggs Winery, so I can only hope it is a good one:) Overall a very tiring day. We drove two hours to get to the wineries and then that means another two hours to get back, it was just a lot all crammed into about 5 hours (not including the driving time). Time for some well needed shut eye:)
It was actually really informative. My classmates and I got to learn all about the grape rows and the importance of the right amount of airflow and optimal sunlight, meaning the rows, are for the majority pointed in the north south direction. As well the vines each have to be protected during the winter months as below 20 degrees Celsius the vines can begin to frost and then eventually die. And the owners don't want a plant to die because then if they plant a new vine in it's place, it won't produce grapes for a good 3 to 5 years.
We also looked at the fermentation process and how the grapes were sitting in these tanks and they have to do a lot of waiting before a wine can be actually sold in stores. Don't get me wrong I am not a specialist on vineyards and wine making. I just quickly learned about this today and I could very well be incorrect about some if this. At each of the vineyards we did visit they each have a barrel chamber, where the wine will sit and depending on the type (red or white) it might stay longer in the barrel. And the wine is put into a certain type of barrel to get the optimal taste and flavour.
It was all extremely interesting. Two of the vineyards were specifically hand-picked, meaning there would be no machines involved to get the grapes off the vines. Which I think a person needs to be really patient if they have that job.
Mainly our purpose for the field trip was to look at the architecture of the winery building and the circulation of the spaces because our next project is to design a winery at a site. So hopefully the ones we have visited will give us some inspiration and some ideas.
I can't forget the tasting of the wines of course. I can't say that I tried any but fellow classmates did and my professors:) I did buy a bottle of Red Wine though for my parents from Jackson and Triggs Winery, so I can only hope it is a good one:) Overall a very tiring day. We drove two hours to get to the wineries and then that means another two hours to get back, it was just a lot all crammed into about 5 hours (not including the driving time). Time for some well needed shut eye:)
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Struggling
Today I am struggling with two things:
1. I have this huge project due on sunday
2. I have no idea what to write
So starting with problem 1. There is so much that I have to do for this project. I started my model, but tomorrow I have to finish it. And it looks like I will, but I don't want to rush it and then it will look horrible. So I have to take my time. But I also have to complete some of my drawings and then re-draw them on posters so they are all continuous and beautiful and before that even I have to think about my lay-out. Then I have to think about what I will say during my presentation. Ugh so much work to do so little time.
Then for point number 2, I originally had no idea what to write here. I mean I knew when I signed on that I wanted to write something. To somewhat get my thoughts out. But today there is no central topic. It just feels like I am once again complaining about my oh so hectic life. And I am sorry about that, honestly I am. I was going to talk about movies, but I talked about TV enough already and I want to save that topic for when a movie comes out that I either really like or seriously dislike. Planning ahead, smart thinking:)
I don't know, maybe today I just wanted to write something that had a little flow. And I think it does...to an extent. However, I am sitting here thinking to myself, how on earth did I write about nothing because that is basically what paragraph two is:)
I don't know my life is currently hectic, but I will make it through and my project will get done and I will use my mind and think tomorrow....at least I hope:)
1. I have this huge project due on sunday
2. I have no idea what to write
So starting with problem 1. There is so much that I have to do for this project. I started my model, but tomorrow I have to finish it. And it looks like I will, but I don't want to rush it and then it will look horrible. So I have to take my time. But I also have to complete some of my drawings and then re-draw them on posters so they are all continuous and beautiful and before that even I have to think about my lay-out. Then I have to think about what I will say during my presentation. Ugh so much work to do so little time.
Then for point number 2, I originally had no idea what to write here. I mean I knew when I signed on that I wanted to write something. To somewhat get my thoughts out. But today there is no central topic. It just feels like I am once again complaining about my oh so hectic life. And I am sorry about that, honestly I am. I was going to talk about movies, but I talked about TV enough already and I want to save that topic for when a movie comes out that I either really like or seriously dislike. Planning ahead, smart thinking:)
I don't know, maybe today I just wanted to write something that had a little flow. And I think it does...to an extent. However, I am sitting here thinking to myself, how on earth did I write about nothing because that is basically what paragraph two is:)
I don't know my life is currently hectic, but I will make it through and my project will get done and I will use my mind and think tomorrow....at least I hope:)
Friday, October 22, 2010
That One Person
Has there ever been that one person in your life, either a co-worker, or fellow classmate, or boss or some sort of friend that you just can't stand???
Well there is one girl in my class who is just annoying. If you ever get into a conversation with her, I am sure it could go on for hours and you would never get a word in. Not only that but her voice would give you a headache. She puts her things everywhere making her somewhat disorganized. And her main group of friends aren't much better.
I realize I am complaining about this girl, but I can't possibly be the only one with this problem. There has to be someone like this in every one's lives. Those people you just have to get along with for the sake of it. And don't get me wrong she is nice and kind, it's just I don't think I could bare it if i had to sit beside her everyday. Thank goodness I don't.
I have come to the conclusion that I only have 2.5 more years with the girl. I think I can survive. And if I can't well then you will know because I will have stopped writing my blog:)
Well there is one girl in my class who is just annoying. If you ever get into a conversation with her, I am sure it could go on for hours and you would never get a word in. Not only that but her voice would give you a headache. She puts her things everywhere making her somewhat disorganized. And her main group of friends aren't much better.
I realize I am complaining about this girl, but I can't possibly be the only one with this problem. There has to be someone like this in every one's lives. Those people you just have to get along with for the sake of it. And don't get me wrong she is nice and kind, it's just I don't think I could bare it if i had to sit beside her everyday. Thank goodness I don't.
I have come to the conclusion that I only have 2.5 more years with the girl. I think I can survive. And if I can't well then you will know because I will have stopped writing my blog:)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
TV Drama!!!
I think I watch too much tv!!!
Is that a crime?? I like certain tv shows such as; Grey's Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, Nikita, Castle and some others....cough cough. But am I allowed to like to watch a lot of tv. I am in no way a couch potato or anything. But when studying or drawing at my drafting board it is just nice to have something on in the background and I might turn and watch it for a minute or two then go back to work.
So yeah I follow the tv drama also of the CSI's (Las Vegas all the way), and maybe a little cheerleading with the Hellcats, Gossip Girl and during the summer I did watch Pretty Little Liars (not starting again till January 3). And who could forget Survivor or Amazing Race. But, as I list all these out it does make me think about the amount of time my tv is turned on. Which is an awful long period of time. On the otherhand though it also makes it seem like I have no social life at all. Hmm what a great way to portay myself; someone who sits on the edge of her bed, or standing by the drafting table watching tv either just to cool down or to just to have some other sound in the room. Yeah that would be me almost every night of the week. What a life!?
Although hey, I know I will never be a surgeon, cheerleader, crime specialist, someone living on the Upper East Side or a rogue spy, but it is nice to see someone else living that role and me sitting on the sidelines to watch:) So I will get caught up in the drama of someone else's life, for now it's just what I need:)
Is that a crime?? I like certain tv shows such as; Grey's Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, Nikita, Castle and some others....cough cough. But am I allowed to like to watch a lot of tv. I am in no way a couch potato or anything. But when studying or drawing at my drafting board it is just nice to have something on in the background and I might turn and watch it for a minute or two then go back to work.
So yeah I follow the tv drama also of the CSI's (Las Vegas all the way), and maybe a little cheerleading with the Hellcats, Gossip Girl and during the summer I did watch Pretty Little Liars (not starting again till January 3). And who could forget Survivor or Amazing Race. But, as I list all these out it does make me think about the amount of time my tv is turned on. Which is an awful long period of time. On the otherhand though it also makes it seem like I have no social life at all. Hmm what a great way to portay myself; someone who sits on the edge of her bed, or standing by the drafting table watching tv either just to cool down or to just to have some other sound in the room. Yeah that would be me almost every night of the week. What a life!?
Although hey, I know I will never be a surgeon, cheerleader, crime specialist, someone living on the Upper East Side or a rogue spy, but it is nice to see someone else living that role and me sitting on the sidelines to watch:) So I will get caught up in the drama of someone else's life, for now it's just what I need:)
Monday, October 18, 2010
In a Rush
Okay today I have walked like I have never walked before:)
A couple of weeks ago, one of my classes was cancelled due to the prof being out of the country and today we had a make-up tutorial running from 1:00 to 4:00, however I have another class which starts at 4:00. So all is well in the make-up tutorial at first. I think that all my work is getting done and my friends and I have set a good pace for our tutorial. But then we have two questions left and there is 10 minutes before 4:00. I also have to add walking time to get to my 4:00 class, so thoughts are running through my mind....am I going to make it??
We finish the second last question, somewhat in a hurry and then it's up to the final question and there is five minutes left of the tutorial. Oh my goodness, this is cutting it a little close. We rush through the last question and I hand in my work (which is a relief), and book it out of my building. I then have to cross the street, which I have to wait for the traffic light. Once I have crossed the street I enter into the next building and I have to find the stairs to get up to the second level. Now on the second level I have to go to the opposite corner of the building for my 4:00 class. Lets just say, my feet booked it to that class (and I did not run or else other students would look at me funny). I made it to the door at 4:05 and have never been happier that the classes start ten minutes after there official start time:)
What a day:) And then I have never been happier to find out that my morning class tomorrow has been cancelled:) Sleeping in all the way!!!
A couple of weeks ago, one of my classes was cancelled due to the prof being out of the country and today we had a make-up tutorial running from 1:00 to 4:00, however I have another class which starts at 4:00. So all is well in the make-up tutorial at first. I think that all my work is getting done and my friends and I have set a good pace for our tutorial. But then we have two questions left and there is 10 minutes before 4:00. I also have to add walking time to get to my 4:00 class, so thoughts are running through my mind....am I going to make it??
We finish the second last question, somewhat in a hurry and then it's up to the final question and there is five minutes left of the tutorial. Oh my goodness, this is cutting it a little close. We rush through the last question and I hand in my work (which is a relief), and book it out of my building. I then have to cross the street, which I have to wait for the traffic light. Once I have crossed the street I enter into the next building and I have to find the stairs to get up to the second level. Now on the second level I have to go to the opposite corner of the building for my 4:00 class. Lets just say, my feet booked it to that class (and I did not run or else other students would look at me funny). I made it to the door at 4:05 and have never been happier that the classes start ten minutes after there official start time:)
What a day:) And then I have never been happier to find out that my morning class tomorrow has been cancelled:) Sleeping in all the way!!!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Stressed Out of My Mind!!
Ugh!!! So much work to do so little time!!!
I always seem to just want to sit down and read a good book, or actually watch a little televison (not that I am a couch potato or anything), but I have projects after projects after projects all going on and all due at the same time!!! And it sucks. Why can't the people making up my class schedule realize that having one due date on tuesday for example and another on wednesday is not alot of time!!! I understand that I have to time manage and organize my hours on how much time I must spend on one project and an equal amount of time on the other, but give us students a break!!! We will end up pulling all nighters and then in your lecture the next day when we hand in the project we are dead and end up sleeping through your class:( Ugh it just sucks!!
I get so frustrated because I want to do a good job, and get a good mark, so I try and try and try. But every now and then cool it down and let up out loads so we students, especially us architectural students, can acctually have a social life. So we can play intermural sports or go shopping or go out on a friday or saturday night!!!!
Sorry, I am a good student, I promise and have yet to hand in anything late. But everything I hand in, I want to have no regrets. Its just stressfull at times and I need to find a way to let it all out and I guess this blog is kind of my stress reliever. I know I am complaining about lack of time, yet here I am writing. It took up maybe 10 minutes of my time. If I want to watch that television show are read a couple chapters of my book I need that couple of hours. Ugh!!! Give me a life school!!!
I always seem to just want to sit down and read a good book, or actually watch a little televison (not that I am a couch potato or anything), but I have projects after projects after projects all going on and all due at the same time!!! And it sucks. Why can't the people making up my class schedule realize that having one due date on tuesday for example and another on wednesday is not alot of time!!! I understand that I have to time manage and organize my hours on how much time I must spend on one project and an equal amount of time on the other, but give us students a break!!! We will end up pulling all nighters and then in your lecture the next day when we hand in the project we are dead and end up sleeping through your class:( Ugh it just sucks!!
I get so frustrated because I want to do a good job, and get a good mark, so I try and try and try. But every now and then cool it down and let up out loads so we students, especially us architectural students, can acctually have a social life. So we can play intermural sports or go shopping or go out on a friday or saturday night!!!!
Sorry, I am a good student, I promise and have yet to hand in anything late. But everything I hand in, I want to have no regrets. Its just stressfull at times and I need to find a way to let it all out and I guess this blog is kind of my stress reliever. I know I am complaining about lack of time, yet here I am writing. It took up maybe 10 minutes of my time. If I want to watch that television show are read a couple chapters of my book I need that couple of hours. Ugh!!! Give me a life school!!!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Coupley Feeling
Why is it that everywhere I look in the city I see couples?
They are either holding hands walking down the street, or sitting in a cafe window gazing into eachothers eyes (dramatic I know), or stopping at the cross walk and give eachother a quick kiss godbye before they head in different directions. It just reminds me even more that I am single.
Don't get me wrong it is cute to see an elderly couple walking down the street together holding hands just for the sake of being together. And to see young love just start up where there is two people walking down the street with their hands almost touching but not quite, there is the uncertainty of whether the other person thinks it would be okay or not. It's all cute and adorable. But I want to feel that way, and it just makes it so much harder to see that other people have what I want.
Like my sister for example, she is dating a guy in the navy and they are just cute together. They sit beside eachother on the couch. They sneak in a kiss when they think no one is looking. Talk on the phone at least twice a day to eachother when they are apart. They write cute messages on their facebook walls. No I promise I am not my sisters stalker, we just talk about things, it's that sisterly connection. I promise.
So when can it be my turn? I guess the first step would be to find a guy, so I have to take that step into the world, grab up some courage when I see a guy I think is cute and blabber...I mean talk. That would be my first step. And for all of those who are in the same shoes I am, I say good luck because I know just how hard it really is.
So as I take my first step into the world of couples (whenever that day will come, I should probably do that soon so I stop complaining) I will be brave and myself. Good Luck!!
They are either holding hands walking down the street, or sitting in a cafe window gazing into eachothers eyes (dramatic I know), or stopping at the cross walk and give eachother a quick kiss godbye before they head in different directions. It just reminds me even more that I am single.
Don't get me wrong it is cute to see an elderly couple walking down the street together holding hands just for the sake of being together. And to see young love just start up where there is two people walking down the street with their hands almost touching but not quite, there is the uncertainty of whether the other person thinks it would be okay or not. It's all cute and adorable. But I want to feel that way, and it just makes it so much harder to see that other people have what I want.
Like my sister for example, she is dating a guy in the navy and they are just cute together. They sit beside eachother on the couch. They sneak in a kiss when they think no one is looking. Talk on the phone at least twice a day to eachother when they are apart. They write cute messages on their facebook walls. No I promise I am not my sisters stalker, we just talk about things, it's that sisterly connection. I promise.
So when can it be my turn? I guess the first step would be to find a guy, so I have to take that step into the world, grab up some courage when I see a guy I think is cute and blabber...I mean talk. That would be my first step. And for all of those who are in the same shoes I am, I say good luck because I know just how hard it really is.
So as I take my first step into the world of couples (whenever that day will come, I should probably do that soon so I stop complaining) I will be brave and myself. Good Luck!!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wishes Don't Always Come True
WOW!! Today is the beginning of my blogging career. I have no idea how I got here but hopefully, maybe it will allow me to express some of the things I am feeling inside.
But beginning with my thoughts for the day:
Am I allowed to say that wishes never come true. Maybe never is a strong word, like I noted in the title perhaps better wording would be that wishes DON'T always come true. As much as sometimes I wish they would. For example, I am single and I wish a guy would come into my life and sweep me off my feet. I can blow out the candles on my birthday cake, or see a shooting star, or blow on an eyelash, but that only leaves me waiting. But how long should I wait? Or should I make the the same wish twice? Are you even allowed to do that? Does that make it come true faster? These are all the things I was wondering today while looking up at the moon and making a wish as if the moon holds all my answers. So will I ever get answers to my questions? Has anyone ever made a wish and actually realized it has come true?
I looked up the definition for the word wish in the Oxford Dictionary and it states: a desire for something that cannot or probably will not happen. How depressing is the dictionary? But let me mention a couple of the other things I have wished for; I have wished to break my leg, for a dog, to fall in love (with what or who I have no idea), to win the lottery (but who hasn't made that wish) and many others. However, now thinking about it, a lot of my wishes are really selfish. Is that only me or should I be making wishes to come up with a cure for cancer, or to end poverty?
All I can say is Wishes hardly ever come true (not considering the Children's Wish Foundation which is an entirely different idea) Think about it and I mean really think about it. So I will end my very first blog with the wish I asked for at the beginning, I wish to find a guy who will sweep me off my feet. I will be sure to let you know if it happens, but a heads up, probably won't happen any time soon.
But beginning with my thoughts for the day:
Am I allowed to say that wishes never come true. Maybe never is a strong word, like I noted in the title perhaps better wording would be that wishes DON'T always come true. As much as sometimes I wish they would. For example, I am single and I wish a guy would come into my life and sweep me off my feet. I can blow out the candles on my birthday cake, or see a shooting star, or blow on an eyelash, but that only leaves me waiting. But how long should I wait? Or should I make the the same wish twice? Are you even allowed to do that? Does that make it come true faster? These are all the things I was wondering today while looking up at the moon and making a wish as if the moon holds all my answers. So will I ever get answers to my questions? Has anyone ever made a wish and actually realized it has come true?
I looked up the definition for the word wish in the Oxford Dictionary and it states: a desire for something that cannot or probably will not happen. How depressing is the dictionary? But let me mention a couple of the other things I have wished for; I have wished to break my leg, for a dog, to fall in love (with what or who I have no idea), to win the lottery (but who hasn't made that wish) and many others. However, now thinking about it, a lot of my wishes are really selfish. Is that only me or should I be making wishes to come up with a cure for cancer, or to end poverty?
All I can say is Wishes hardly ever come true (not considering the Children's Wish Foundation which is an entirely different idea) Think about it and I mean really think about it. So I will end my very first blog with the wish I asked for at the beginning, I wish to find a guy who will sweep me off my feet. I will be sure to let you know if it happens, but a heads up, probably won't happen any time soon.
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