Surprise!

Surprised? You bet!

Today started pretty mellow, even though I didn't have to be at school for Grad Video until 10am, I managed to wake up for 8am. Suckkkk, I thought I'd sleep in, even though if I didn't need the sleep, I just love the feeling of being able to lie in bed and just pause for a second and relish the moment. Well Grad Video from 10am-4pm, it felt so weird to be at school on a Saturday. Got a good chunk of sorting through sports clips done :)


Well anyways, after grad video, got picked up by my father to go to my aunt's. When I got there and my Aunt opened the door, there was a giant picture of me with balloons and everything in the foyer. Wow, they planned me a surprise birthday party. First time anyone's planned me a surprise party. It took me a bit to get over the initial shock, which was then replaced by a strange sensation of guilt and discomfort for being put on the spot and having something being all about me. So sweet of AJ to plan this for me because she knew that I have IB exams after my birthday and wouldn't be able to celebrate. She also got everyone to write me a meaningful letter to put in a scrapbook. Really nice dinner, birthday cake, presents, followed by some Wii, yes, AJ bought a Wii haha, good old fun. Happy :)

Committed

So there is one thing that I am 110% committed to, skiing. Soon there will be 2. My tattoo, yes I am getting a tattoo, a small snowflake on my lower hip/groin area. I have been thinking about this for about 2 years. I'm definitely not letting my parents know. Oh yeah, I'm getting it May so I will be 18, looking forwards to it.

Hmmm, movies, lately I've been totally obsessive about movies. Watching American Beauty in English class, quite a fascinating movie, psychology is very interesting. Random movies, just love sitting down and chilling, not really having to think about here and now, or of consequences. Just for maybe an hour or two. Then, back to reality.

Sooo turning 18, a big deal but at the same time, not really a big deal. The whole drinking thing, I'm not really into anymore, waking up with a hangover, just not pleasant or desired. Some part of me wants to hope that 18 means freedom. But seriously, as long as I live under the same roof as my parents and they provide me, it's not true at all.

Oh Herbert Stempel, sometimes I find myself being like you, realizing that I got played for a fool and then proceed to flap my arms around. Other times I am Charles Van Doren, I should be happy with what I have, but no, I have to strive for more, however that too fucks me over. Eh. Quiz Show, excellent movie.

Anyhoo, I am definitely following through with my tattoo. I have narrowed down where I could possibly go to get it, to four shops, thearthouseinc, bushido, esoterik or threshold. I like some of the style of artwork that I am seeing, however, I am questioning the coloring that I want done. Black and white, color, eh, we'll see when I go in for an appointment. Anyhoo DD wants me to go to a GOB concert with her in May, yes I will be legal, punk rock, it should be interesting, now I just need to prevent pwnage from the rents. Well I should go to bed, it's 1:30am, night night.

Finally...again

Finally, I have been given a legit excuse to post on my blog again by the wonderful Mr. JH. The lovely banner is made by JH, thanks :) So I spose not much has changed and at the same time everything has changed since I last posted. Still not knowing if my family is deciding to move to Dallas yet...still wanting to ski...still confused. Yup. Well, RM passed through town today but I didn't get a chance to see him, had a nice chat over the phone though. Maybe mid-may when he has to make a trip back home. Studying for IB exams, studying for my Grade 10 practical, studying for diplomas...great just great :)