::Wednesday, February 28, 2007::
Wow, the funny stories just keep rolling in.
On Monday, I was bored. Hard to believe, I know. Anyway, so was one of my friends, Brady. I asked him, hypothetically of course, what he would do if he were bored in Hepburn. He just made fun of me as usual and said he would probably leave. So we left. We were planning on driving aimlessly as he had done earlier in the day. In his afternoon excursion he had found a bridge. When he told me about this, I remembered that writing my name on the Borden Bridge was on my life list. Therefore, our trip was not so aimless anymre. We drove to my parents house, picked up a marker and a flashlight and headed out. We got to the bridge, waded through knee-deep snow, walked halfway across and wrote my name on a tall column in the middle of the middle arch. It was thrilling. Then we waded back through the nasty deep snow, I dumped the snow out of my shoes, and we headed back towards home. I was so cold. You know when you hottub in winter and you wear shoes outside and leave thembeside the hottub? You know when like seventeen people pile into the hottub and it overflows into your shoes which results in really crusty cold shoes? Yeah, that was monday. We decided to head back to Dalmeny and warm up...actually, for me to warm up. I threw my shoes on the heater and my socks in the dryer, and went to watch the end of the "The Amazing Race" and the beginning of "CSI Miami". When we left, Brady offered me thekeys. Heck yes. It was so fun to drive that car. I had the seat cranked as far as it could go and i was still stretched out all the way, but I was all leaned back and relaxed, listening to "Mae". It was awesome. It was freeing in a way as well. For instance, the lights on the dash don't work so you can't see the spedometer. I really shouldnt write this because sometimes my parents read this blog, but I want to anyway. I love you Mom and Dad. Brady just said for me to go as fast as I feel comfortable. He later estimated that I was going about 120 which is a tad faster than I usually go. When we got back to Hepburn, we had a few minutes to kill so Brady taght me how to do donuts in the arena parking lot. Okay, I know that sounds dumb and that it is common sense but it is just something I have never done. Plus, Brady's car is rear-wheel drive so it's easier. I would never do donuts in our Ford at home...
So the other story I have is about yesterday. I have gone out a lot lately, probably everyday for the past four or five days. It has been a blast, but yesterday was really funny. I skipped concert choir (I love you Mom and Dad) to go the the city with Brady and Danny. We wanted to see a movie. They suggested "Borat" and I was okay with that but once we got there it looked kind of sick so I told them they could go to it and I would just hang out at Jimmy Java for a bit. I would have genuinely been okay with that but instead, we went to "Flushed Away". Dang, if I would have missed that movie, I would have quite possibly bit someones legs off. I used to have a bad perceptoin of this movie. Who wants to see a movie about cartoons in a sewer. You do. Trust me. I can honestly tell you that the plot isn't the best and it is kind of slow and short, but it was random to a hilarious point of convulsion. I can't even quote a part or say anything in particular that sticks out, but I just remember laughing til I cried, Brady laughing so I hard that my seat was shaking, and actually hearing Danny laugh, which was huge since I have basicaly never heard this guysvoice...ever. Such a funny movie. I recommend it to all. After the movie, we still had like an hour and a half to kill before we had to be back for unit meetings so. You know that other people know you too well when they know exactly what you want to do even when you insist that you have no opinion. We went out for ice cream. I gat a Smarties McFlurry and I don't care what you all say. The ice cream at McDonalds is REAL! Hahaha, anyway, it was really fun and so nice to just get away...again...and hang out and find joy. Good times.
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:: 10:26 AM::
::Monday, February 26, 2007::
Wow, I have news everyone. I got my summer job...for the summer! What are the chances, eh Kyle? Anyway, I was evaluating all my options and I had a few. One of them was camp, obviously. Another one was applying for a job here at the college and really never get away from Hepburn. The other job...is the one I got! I am officially...wait for it...a "Resort Assistant!"
I will be working at a tiny resort down by Waskesiu for the four months between commencement and junior arrival. My jobs wlil range anywhere between painting, building, plumbing, yard maintenance, cabin maintenance, chopping wood, working the phones, making reservations, making deliveries or pick-ups, cleaning boats and cabins, and running the little concession store. Basically, I will live and work and be outside on a lake, about a fifteen minute drive from Waskesiu. I will get my very own cabin and cook, clean, and live on my own. I could not be more excited. I think when I say that I awnt to live for away tat it is not so much being away but being on my own and trying something new. This will definitely be a new experience. Not only will I not be near a city to escape to. I will have no vehicle available. I mean, they have a van but not just for personal use or anything. There will be ice cream in Waskesiu, thank God, but getting in to buy it iwll be a challenge on its own. It will be hard on some levels to not be able to get away and see my friends. What will summer be without Jerilee, Brady, Kyle, and Chris? Maybe they'll come see me. I'll just say that again. Maybe they'll come see me! I think it will be hard to live right by a lake and not be able to be there all the time. I could easily bike there, and I plan to, but coming back late is a little dangerous. It is very much bear country out there, you know. I know that I will have quite a bit of free time, since my days will be about seven hours long, depending on the weather and amount of work to do. I wonder what I will do this summer in all my free time. I suppose there are many things I can accomplish. I could crotchet a really really long scarfe. I could play a lot of guitar. I could color, or learn to draw. I could take a lot of pictures and learn to appreciate beauty. I am basically really pumepd to see wat happens, after my stir-crazy-ness wears off.
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:: 1:57 PM::
::Friday, February 23, 2007::
Weird...not just me, but this place
The other day I had a bit of an emotional breakdown. I know, I know. A few weeks ago I promised I was done being emo, but here I am. I suppose this is just a brief rant on my part. I don't plan to do it for long and soon enough I will break the habit I am in of ranting, but as of right now, I want to.
I feel like the weird, sick kid at my school right now. I left for term break like four days early. I appreciate the prayers of the staff, genuinely I do. I know it is also good to talk to someone aboutthings that bother me or hurt in general. However, I am in a bit of a place where I want to keep a low profile in a way. Unfortunately, it seems that there is always someone seeking me out or forcing a compliment or something of the sort. For the last time, thank you for being glad to see me back. No, I am not as pretty as you think. Yes, I always wear these glasses. Thank you trying to be subtle about handing me over due assignments. Thanks for the Kleenex.
I am not trying to be sarcastic in a mean way. I appreciate the compassion that just drips from every staff member in the building, but it makes me feel weird sometimes. I guess I like to be different but not in this way. I guess now I just know how the sick kids feel.
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:: 4:09 PM::
::Sunday, February 18, 2007::
| Your Pirate Name Is... |
 Skull Crusher Firecrotch |
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:: 8:06 PM::
::Sunday, February 11, 2007::
I genuinely have nothing against musical theatre. I actually appreciate it. I just think the site, toothpastefordinner.com is incredible and humorous...needless to say it is incredibly humorous, which I am not. I just wanted to clear that up before I posted a few more commice. Please don't judge me for my poor sense of humor. I love you.
Thank you for your patience.
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:: 4:58 PM::
::Thursday, February 08, 2007::
Life is good!
I have reunited with a good friend from California!
My classes are picking up a bit!
I'm actually semi-motivated to read the texts!
Term break is coming up soon and I can finally sleep!
Today I got news about the tentative plans for the tour I'm going on after my commencement. We probably won't be just singing either. We'll get a bit of missions work on the side. Another aspect of our tour is that we will get to take in a service at the Willowcreek church in Chicago I think. Apparently they're super intense, so I'm uber pumped!
My sister and brother-in-law are coming out next week, and I'm so pumped! It will be so good to see them. It is an experience I rarely get so I'm taking full advantage of it and plan to be home as much as possible!
I've recently discovered that one of my friends has arms that I never knew were there!
Life is good!
Today I had one of the best salads in my life for lunch...so good, I'm even going to tell you what was on it. There was lettuce, tomatoes, ranch, cottage cheese, croutons, real bacon bits, and sunflower seeds. Sooooo good!
I'm on a computer listening to music right now!
I'm at college...because I am thankfully no longer in high school!
Someone secretly left two chocolate cookies wrapped up in my mailbox, followed by an anonymous card on my clock in my room saying "You are special." I was so blessed!
I broke 1500 in Free Cell! (no, I'm not sick)
The water here is warm!
I've started piano lessons and I'm learning a beautiful but ridiculously hard piece, which I am so thankful for!
Life is good!
I own a guitar!
I am privileged to be on MSN right now, talking to my friends who I rarely see!
My mom works in the same town as the one where I live and now I can see her whenever I want!
I get paid to push a button!
I live in Canada!
I am so lucky!
I have eternal life!
I am single and independent and have began to form amazing relationships with girls!
I can read and write!
Life is good!
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:: 2:37 PM::
::Monday, February 05, 2007::
done with being emo...
No, I don't profess to be emo, but after re-reading my last post, I realize that perhaps I sounded that way. However, it was how I felt. Good news! As far as I know, the situation I was discretely "not" talking about is over...hopefully. I now have a better outlook on life. My mom sent me an email in them middle of the last week or so challenging me to just praise the Lord, despite my circumstances. She's right. I mean, it is completely the last thing I wanted to do, but I did, and it worked. Now, it is so much easier to praise God after having done it during the harder times. I got to hang out with God this weekend at Youth Advance, expecially during the saturday night worship service. However, He not only wants to hang out, but now He wants me to have a passion for Him. That can be arranged. Good thing He is a patient man.
I admit, I don't have a lot to say besides the fact that I'm done being emo for the next little while, as well as the fact that my stressful situation is over for now and I thank all those who prayed for me. I know that God was involved and sometimes it wasn't me asking for help. I love you all.
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:: 11:13 AM::
::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 |
I genuinely have nothing against musical theatre. I actually appreciate it. I just think the site, toothpastefordinner.com is incredible and humorous...needless to say it is incredibly humorous, which I am not. I just wanted to clear that up before I posted a few more commice. Please don't judge me for my poor sense of humor. I love you.