Time to Catch Up

Salut everyone!

So this is the first time I've been on the internet in about a week. That's right, no facebook, no email, no twitter, no blog etc. I have not been on the internet at all in a week! I know, insane right? And you're probably thinking, Why Rae would you avoid the internet for a week? The thing is, I didn't do it on purpose. I've just been too lazy to open up my laptop this week in lieu of some reading, tv and studying. I've had a few quizzes that I've been studying for and some other things that have kept me from going online too. So yeah... It was hard to not go on facebook for an entire week, but not as bad as I thought it would be. :)

During this past week, I have been helping with the plans for my Nana's 100th birthday party. Well okay, I've been helping with the cake plans for the party because two of my mother's cousins that been planning it. They asked all the grandchildren to take control of certain aspects. My Aunt Kim has to find the balloons to decorate the bar with, another cousin buys the flowers, and my mom gets to make the cake. Mom, in turn, asked me for some advice and help in making the cake. So yeah, (I think it was her asking. It might have been her telling me to help her, but whatever Our relationship is rocky on a good day.) So this grand occasion will be taking place two days before her actual 100th bday (so Feb 20th instead of her Feb 22nd bday) and we're having it as a brunch (11-2pm) at a local bar....... 0.o

Crazy right? Why would anyone want to celebrate a 100th birthday at a bar?  Apparently Nana will love it, because she loves playing the slots and she loves the bar. BUT My grandfather and all of us on his side of the family tree believe that it is a stupid idea and that it would be much more enjoyable at a restaurant or hall or, heck, even the legion. BUT no. Whatever, we're going. Mostly because my grandmother told us we have to go, and make the most of it for Nana's sake.

Oh umm, my Nana is my mother's father's mother. So yeah, she's my Nana Reid :) and as old as she is, she is still filled with spunk and awesome sauce ;) From what my grandparents have told me, there will be a full page (or at least an article) in the Gazette on Tuesday Feb 22 about my Nana, and Laurie Graham (I think that's her name. either way it's the "hott blonde weather lady" on Pulse News. according to my grandfather) will announce my Nana's bday on Feb 22 during the lunchtime weather report. SO that is is really amazing. Yay Nana!

Creatively, I've been in a slump. STILL! D:

I know right, When will it ever end?!?!?! Well I've been asking myself the same thing for a long time, but I believe that I see the light at end of the tunnel and (this goes against all the Looney Toon cartoon episodes that I've watched BUT) I'm heading towards the light. I think, that if I were to be able to stop my dreams from confusing me and putting me into a fog that I'd be able to write something meaningful.

I have been thinking lately, with Valentine's Day coming up, What would be the best way to spend a romantic evening with your special someone? or, at least, What would be the best way to spend a first date?

For me, it'll be something laid back and chill. All I would need to make an evening romantic would be a Nice meal at a sports bar or restaurant (Like Jack Astor's or Le Cage or something) with a good game on (either NFL or NHL I'm not very picky) and some yummy drinks. (I'm thinking something with Vodka or Tequila) Of course, this would require it to be during football/hockey season. So during the summer time (only time where there isn't a game on) I'd like a Nice dinner and then a movie or a walk down around the river or the old port or something like that. Something awesome like that. Is that being too picky?

Oh and to update you all on the romance side of things. Nope, I haven't asked him own yet. I know, What am I waiting for right? Well the truth is, we're really good friends and I don't want to screw that up because, well who am I kidding here.I screw everything up. So yeah. As soon as I get out of my head and stop feeling like a completely useless p.o.s I'll most likely ask him out. One last time. Because I have done it before. But the other few times, I was totally drunk or an emotional wreck and he turned me down because he knew that I'd regret it later because I wasn't thinking clearly. Which is totally honourable. So I'll ask him out, one last time, completely sober and emotion free and if he turns me down again because our friendship is too important to wreck well then c'est la vie and that'll be the end of that. At least then I'll be able to have some closure and get over it. maybe.

So one last thing before I hit the hay; my song of the week is "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson. She is just amazing, I love her voice So powerful and yet so dainty at the same time, Quite honestly she makes me want to cry and belt out the lyrics all at the same time! This particular song is so powerful and really speaks to me esp. about my relationship with my parents. I suggest, if you haven't already heard it, that you go onto youtube and watch the video and actually listen to the lyrics. The song is absolutely amazing and PERFECT for this week!

Have a Great Week everyone!