::Saturday, November 18, 2006::
From last night, specifically 11:00pm and onward, there has been adventure after adventure. Yesterday, I experienced my first game, or rather first two games of "Gargoyle." This game is a one of those turn-off-the-lights-and-don't-get-found-by-the-guy-who-wants-you-to-scream-and-lose-the-game type of games. We played until one. Both rounds consisted of a different villain, along with a lot of screaming and a lot of losing the game. We played until 1:00am, when unfortunately, the main building needed to be closed. Some of us, however, were no longer tired, and were conscious of the fact that we didn't want to go to bed quite so early on a friday night, so spontaneous planning began. Lacey and I, along with Matt, Joel, Keith, and Bradey crammed into Matt's five-seater car and headed to the city. We hit Tim Horton's first with plans to go to McDonalds to satisfy my ice cream craving. Who would have thought you could spend so long in Tim Hortons. We arrived there shortly after 2:00am approximately, and were left arounf 4:00am. We went to two different McDonalds, and what's the coincidence that the ice cream machines in both venues were broken? A million to one. I hate it when the one wins. Bloody one. Anyway, we came to the conclusion that God didn't want me to have ice cream that night, so we headed back. Now, just to clarify, I've never hung out with this crowd before. Don't get me wrong, because they are fabulous! I'd just never got there yet. Our entire trip to and in and from the city were filled with the loudest, most fast-paced conversation and cutting off of stories you have ever heard. I was impressed. The drive home, despite my dissappointment due to lack of ice cream, was hilarious. Have you ever sung "Bang Bang Boom" by the Moffats at the top of your lungs with a group of people consisting of people you're never even spoke to, much less spent time with? It was so freeing. We got back to schol shortly after 5:00am. Now I'm tired, but it was so worth it.
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:: 2:48 PM::
::Tuesday, November 14, 2006::
Last night I went for a walk, which in one way, isn't out of the ordinary. I've always gone for walks. I love walking. However, never being a winter person and rather, a hater of the cold and snow, the concept of taking a relaxing stroll out in the small blizzard that ensued was astonishing. Nevertheless, I braved the weather, left campus, and didn't regret it for a second. Dare I say that it was warm out? Snow does not have to equal cold, and last night was genuine proof of that. I made a round of the town, then realized that I was so excited to go outside that I had forgotten a toque. I made my way back to the school, not ready to risk my health only a week away from my singing groups first performance. I snagged a toque and left the campus before I got too comfortable and chose to stay indoors. Again, I didn't regret my decision to go back outside. Backtracking on a few roads on the outskirts of town, I noticed my footprints had already been whisked away in the five minutes since I left them there, and in their places were small drifts. There was no evidence of my presence on these roads just minutes before. I love that. Sometimes alone can be good. Silent solitude. Just me and the snow. Who would have thought that there are so many different kinds of beautiful? I finally opened my eyes to the joy and beauty of winter, and I'm satisefied. Life is good.
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:: 1:17 PM::
::Hailey Jeanne::
girl| OXOXOXOXOXOX | femme | loves | piano | guitar | long romantic walks on the beach |
writing| singing | pineapple | the color orange | white chocolate | family | my roomie | laughing out loud | blowing bubbles | smiling | Softsoap Milk & Honey body wash | making up my own words |
