wanna know what's REALLY cool

Well, it certainly isn't finding pictures of your ex-boyfriend's CURRENT girlfriend on  your computer. Not Facebook, not online, no, ON MY OWN COMPUTER.

Downloaded from somewhere or someone (and of course not by me).

It makes me wonder a few things:

-Was there anything sparking between the two of them while we were still together?

-Is the reason I got NOTHING for our 1 year anniversary (okay, I got a card AFTER I told him I was upset) because he spent all his cash going out for drinks with her?

AND....through the power of our good friend Facebook - I can now tell them less than 3 weeks after we broke up, he was in a relationship with her.

Hmmmm - didn't I ask him on December 8th if he was seeing her and he said no? 

Yeah, all this on top of a cold/flu makes me feel fabulous. BUT, I know I made the right choice. She can find out what dating someone with no ambition and lots of debt and a porn collection that would shock Hugh Hefner.

seeeck

I knew it was coming, it was only a matter of time.

I'm sick. I've never sneezed so much, sometimes six in one go. 

I left work early today and I'm not 100% sure if I'll go in tomorrow.

Having recently purchased the first 4 Harry Potter DVDs (for only $30) I've got lots of stuff to keep me entertained.

scariest thing ever!

I saw one of the scariest things this morning:

BIG NEWS FROM THE BOYS OF OUR PRE-TEEN DREAMS.

OMG, yes - there is talk of a NKOTB reunion. Since I didn't see them in concert in the 80s perhaps I'll get a chance this time?
Now where's my Donnie doll....

surprise of the night

Who knew that getting your legs and toes waxed would hurt more than a Brazilian?
WHAT. THE. FUCK?

I don't know why, maybe I'm just desensitized?

Anyways, just my thought for the day.

It's a full moon, something must be up.

nothing like a good book

This past month I have had A LOT more time to read. Plus I've felt more comfortable reading at home. It's bright with natural light in my new place. So, again, I've read a lot more in the past few weeks.
I've read The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Nights, White Oleander, The Gum Thief and The Virgin Suicides. I'd have to say not too bad!
BTW: I found this on Post Secret and had to laugh.



But last night I decided to go see a movie. For weeks I've been promised to go see The Golden Compass but I've given up hope on that.
So last night I saw "The Kite Runner". Given that the book was amazing and unbeatable in film-version, the movie was pretty good. The young boys did an amazing acting job and the scenery was more spectacular than I could have imagined.
Ultimately, the book and film both give hope that Afghanistan was once a beautiful place that was more civilized, and that it can be once again.
One can only hope.

I had a massive headache last night and got about 10 hours of sleep. I'm hoping that was my "Sunday headache". Today's schedule includes doing a thorough cleaning of my apartment and 40 mins or so in the infrared sauna - YAY! Good sweat.

*ack ack*

My left gland under my jaw is swelling up a bit. I really hope this doesn't mean I'm getting sick.
I don't want to be sick.
Every time I get sick I drop off 'the plan': that cannot happen this time. It simply cannot.

Current schedule;
Monday: gym (45 mins)
Tuesday: gym 45 mins)
Wednesday: gym (45 mins)
Thursday: gym (45 mins) swimming (30-45 mins)
Friday: usually my day off
Saturday: long walk up the city of hills, mat exercises and stairs
Sunday: long walk up the city of hills, mat exercises and stairs



Favourite breakfast:
oatmeal with raisins, cinnamon and chopped up apple

Yeah, exciting I know.
I think I need to go out dancing again. Maybe call in the girls for a Blarney night. But that will have to wait until payday. The budget is a little bit tighter now that I have to pay my full rent and utilities. ALTHOUGH at least I know that I can pay the rent and not worry about another person asking for a week's extension.

putting it all into words

So, yeah, I haven't posted in a long time.
I know it's been a while and I've been thinking about what to write, but everything sounds a hell of a lot better in my head; rather than on paper (read: website).

I realized that a few days ago was 2 months. Two months since feeling loved.
But loved by a single person.
However I realized that my friend' love is hell of a lot more fun and supportive.

First loves are rough. Like, REALLY fucking rough. Especially when they end.
At first I felt like an absolute failure. I mean absolute. I tried everything to make life easier: lunches made, laundry dinner, romantic evening in Whistler [which turned out to be the biggest fucking waste of money EVER].
But do I want to take it all back? No. Well, okay, maybe sometimes I do, but then the logical side of me comes out. I've learned that if another person isn't willing to put the same effort into a relationship then they don't love you. And a thousand splendid drunk rambles about how amazing and wonderful you are DO NOT CUT IT. Especially if they are never repeated when sober.

But the past week and a half has been good. I am in control of my life. I have been eating well. Working out at least 6 times a week (including gym AND swimming on Thursday). And reading. I missed reading and enjoying quiet time: no music.
I cook what I want. I watch what I want on tv and listen to whatever music I enjoy and am in the mood for. PLUS my alcohol supply is still in tact. Plus I have reconnected with awesome friends (THANK YOU!)
(Oh, and get this: I can go into crowded places and not listen to people being called stupid and idiots.)

Today was an interesting time though.
I woke up around 8am, went for my usual up-the-hill and around the promenade walk then went downtown for coffee (BTW: it is possible to go for coffee other than sbux in Vancouver). On the skytrain ride back I had to ring the alarm for security because a drunk guy was causing trouble. Yeah, I might get a call from the police for a report. It was exciting!

I love waking up early on weekends and enjoying the quiet.

cure for the common hangover

Hahahaha - no hangover today!
Happy New Year everyone!
I found this site that may help you fix yourself up after last night's festivities.

Hangover Cures


PS - I have lots to write but I need a good greasy breakfast first (last one for a LOOOONG time)