I just don't want that post to get overshadowed by this one.
This one really is just to tell you that I'm opening up two more blogs. This one is going to be about my days and just basically my life but there are two others coming.
The first is Life Lessons and will follow things I learn along the 'journey of life' - if you will. Link to it here
The second is The Female Traveler which will have pictures, videos and journals of my various adventures.
If these work out well, in the future I may add more. We'll stick to those for now!
Love
Amalia
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The most random thing...
The most random thing happened to me today. It was actually a series of random events. I was driving home from 'Sauga and decided it was time for McDonalds. I've been craving it for about a week and it was pouring, I had no radio, and I had a headache and decided "Hey, Let's Eat"
So I got a Cheeseburger Happy Meal (Sidenote: I love that McDonalds doesn't make you be a kid to eat their happy meal. I got a cool toy, a pint sized burger, fries and pop and felt that although I was eating McDonalds.. it was a small amount. So that was good)
When you come out of the drivethru you can either a) go to the gas station or b) get back on the highway. There is really no spot that is designated for eating purposes (its a drivethru so I guess they figure people don't want to sit and eat.) So I notice this blue car sitting at the other end of the parking lot -- there are no spots there but there is a tire pump thing and I decide "hey, I'll go join this car and eat my lunch"
So I get over there and realize its an unmarked OPP car (I'm saying it was unmarked.. I'm not sure.. but I didn't notice lights or a sign on the car so it must've been). So I feel really awkward now. Like, this isn't a parking spot (there aren't any no parking signs) but its not a non-parking spot, and hes just chilling in his police rain jacket (It was really pouring so I guess he was there in case of accidents along that stretch of the 401).
So I fiddle in my purse for a second and I'm cleaning up my car a little.. (random things to do!) and for some reason I decide I don't want to eat my meal in front of this police officer. I would have felt very very awkward (it was okay before though when I thought the car was just another person by themselves eating their burger). So I start to just back up after like 30 seconds of sitting there.
And he honks at me. OH SHIT... was my first thought. I look over and he asks me to roll down my window (makes that motion.. and really, who doesn't listen to a police officer). I was terrified.. like he's going to make me feel bad for sitting here, etc etc.
He just asked if I was okay.
I replied that I wanted to make sure I had my epipen (quick thinking there slugger) and he asked if I was feeling okay or if I was having an allergic reaction (logical response on the part of the officer) and then just told me to have a good day.
For some reason, the fatherly concern this officer had for me made me tear up was I was driving back down the highway. He saw me alone, fiddling with things in my car (Cause I didn't want to eat my burger in front of him) and asked if I was alright.
I think we have a really bad tendency to stereotype all Police Officers. We love firefighters and EMT's because they arrive when we need them... but sometimes police officers arrive when we don't want to see them (I'm not speaking from experience -- just the fact that they are around to arrest criminals would lend logic to this point).
This officer is probably a father, or a husband, and is just a good person trying to do what's right. Although we often hear more about bad police officers than bad firefighters or bad EMT's the bottom line is they are all just people.
There are good people in this world, and there are bad people. Sometimes the bad people get to masquerade as the good people... and sometimes the good people get a bad reputation because of it.
So I got a Cheeseburger Happy Meal (Sidenote: I love that McDonalds doesn't make you be a kid to eat their happy meal. I got a cool toy, a pint sized burger, fries and pop and felt that although I was eating McDonalds.. it was a small amount. So that was good)
When you come out of the drivethru you can either a) go to the gas station or b) get back on the highway. There is really no spot that is designated for eating purposes (its a drivethru so I guess they figure people don't want to sit and eat.) So I notice this blue car sitting at the other end of the parking lot -- there are no spots there but there is a tire pump thing and I decide "hey, I'll go join this car and eat my lunch"
So I get over there and realize its an unmarked OPP car (I'm saying it was unmarked.. I'm not sure.. but I didn't notice lights or a sign on the car so it must've been). So I feel really awkward now. Like, this isn't a parking spot (there aren't any no parking signs) but its not a non-parking spot, and hes just chilling in his police rain jacket (It was really pouring so I guess he was there in case of accidents along that stretch of the 401).
So I fiddle in my purse for a second and I'm cleaning up my car a little.. (random things to do!) and for some reason I decide I don't want to eat my meal in front of this police officer. I would have felt very very awkward (it was okay before though when I thought the car was just another person by themselves eating their burger). So I start to just back up after like 30 seconds of sitting there.
And he honks at me. OH SHIT... was my first thought. I look over and he asks me to roll down my window (makes that motion.. and really, who doesn't listen to a police officer). I was terrified.. like he's going to make me feel bad for sitting here, etc etc.
He just asked if I was okay.
I replied that I wanted to make sure I had my epipen (quick thinking there slugger) and he asked if I was feeling okay or if I was having an allergic reaction (logical response on the part of the officer) and then just told me to have a good day.
For some reason, the fatherly concern this officer had for me made me tear up was I was driving back down the highway. He saw me alone, fiddling with things in my car (Cause I didn't want to eat my burger in front of him) and asked if I was alright.
I think we have a really bad tendency to stereotype all Police Officers. We love firefighters and EMT's because they arrive when we need them... but sometimes police officers arrive when we don't want to see them (I'm not speaking from experience -- just the fact that they are around to arrest criminals would lend logic to this point).
This officer is probably a father, or a husband, and is just a good person trying to do what's right. Although we often hear more about bad police officers than bad firefighters or bad EMT's the bottom line is they are all just people.
There are good people in this world, and there are bad people. Sometimes the bad people get to masquerade as the good people... and sometimes the good people get a bad reputation because of it.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Lesson Number One: Life Isn't Fair, But it's Still Good
Hey everyone,
So I found this list.. well, it was sent to me by my Dad so I guess I didn't really find it.. of 45 lessons this woman learned from life. I've decided to write lessons I learn every day -- to kind of create my own life lesson list as my life goes on.
This first one Life Isn't Fair, But It's Still Good is the very first on this lady's list. However, it's one I very much agree with. Sometimes life can plain suck. Or, when something goes wrong and you get the awful end of the deal -- you feel like life is just over. For example, when you rear end someone and its definitely their fault cause of the way they were driving but you get screwed out of 800.00 -- life isn't fair.
But when it turns out her insurance won't accept her claim anyway.. life is still good. And sometimes, when the insurance does accept the drivers claim and you're still out that money.. in ten-twelve weeks or however long in the future.. it won't matter anymore.
The sun will still come up, the birds will still sing, the rain will still fall, flowers will still bloom, your family and friends and (if you have one) you're signficant other will still be their for you in the morning.
It's the relationships we have that make life worth living.
So I found this list.. well, it was sent to me by my Dad so I guess I didn't really find it.. of 45 lessons this woman learned from life. I've decided to write lessons I learn every day -- to kind of create my own life lesson list as my life goes on.
This first one Life Isn't Fair, But It's Still Good is the very first on this lady's list. However, it's one I very much agree with. Sometimes life can plain suck. Or, when something goes wrong and you get the awful end of the deal -- you feel like life is just over. For example, when you rear end someone and its definitely their fault cause of the way they were driving but you get screwed out of 800.00 -- life isn't fair.
But when it turns out her insurance won't accept her claim anyway.. life is still good. And sometimes, when the insurance does accept the drivers claim and you're still out that money.. in ten-twelve weeks or however long in the future.. it won't matter anymore.
The sun will still come up, the birds will still sing, the rain will still fall, flowers will still bloom, your family and friends and (if you have one) you're signficant other will still be their for you in the morning.
It's the relationships we have that make life worth living.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
What Now??
Exactly like the title says: What now?
I am not having any adventures this summer so far, I am not doing anything in particular. You could say that what I do at work is helping . . but really its making fact sheets on small arms to distribute to politicians and local groups to promote awareness. That is needed -- its just a lot of work. I'm not complaining, I just feel like the work I do is not creating an impact.
I really want to move forward with my Big Brothers Big Sisters application -- I need to ensure first that my police check comes through and that will probably happen while I'm away in Europe.
I guess Europe will be my adventure. And I think once I start at camp I will feel better -- there are always kids who need a little extra bit of attention and who need the support more than others. I guess after donning for a year, now living with my boyfriend is different -- he doesn't need as much support as 23 first years -- I miss being there for people.
I'm going to see the Sound of Music AGAIN tomorrow night because my Mom wanted to see it! Today I'm working from home (so far I've done pretty much nothing except email my boss and get Matt... who is home from work sick... a donut from Tim's). Oh and I took Petie out... he licks himself like a cat.. its quite entertaining. But for someone who hates the sound/look of saliva.. its quite gross too.
Anyways... I'm done my everyday ramblings (for now). My tomato plant is going to die due to lack of sunlight and the fact that Matt won't let me put it in his room (I don't blame him its a lot of dirt but still it would be nice if it could grow). I think I'll take it back home and leave it there so it can be growing there and then I will just get to eat all the tomatoes off of it.
Mmmm tomatoes.
Anyways. It was really nice to see Lisa this week... I feel so disconnected from all my friends cause I'm living in Waterloo -- :( Oh well. I'll see some of them this summer I'm sure. If not, there are emails coming your way I promise!
Loveee
ME
I am not having any adventures this summer so far, I am not doing anything in particular. You could say that what I do at work is helping . . but really its making fact sheets on small arms to distribute to politicians and local groups to promote awareness. That is needed -- its just a lot of work. I'm not complaining, I just feel like the work I do is not creating an impact.
I really want to move forward with my Big Brothers Big Sisters application -- I need to ensure first that my police check comes through and that will probably happen while I'm away in Europe.
I guess Europe will be my adventure. And I think once I start at camp I will feel better -- there are always kids who need a little extra bit of attention and who need the support more than others. I guess after donning for a year, now living with my boyfriend is different -- he doesn't need as much support as 23 first years -- I miss being there for people.
I'm going to see the Sound of Music AGAIN tomorrow night because my Mom wanted to see it! Today I'm working from home (so far I've done pretty much nothing except email my boss and get Matt... who is home from work sick... a donut from Tim's). Oh and I took Petie out... he licks himself like a cat.. its quite entertaining. But for someone who hates the sound/look of saliva.. its quite gross too.
Anyways... I'm done my everyday ramblings (for now). My tomato plant is going to die due to lack of sunlight and the fact that Matt won't let me put it in his room (I don't blame him its a lot of dirt but still it would be nice if it could grow). I think I'll take it back home and leave it there so it can be growing there and then I will just get to eat all the tomatoes off of it.
Mmmm tomatoes.
Anyways. It was really nice to see Lisa this week... I feel so disconnected from all my friends cause I'm living in Waterloo -- :( Oh well. I'll see some of them this summer I'm sure. If not, there are emails coming your way I promise!
Loveee
ME
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Oh Today
Today I clogged the bathroom toilet at work.
Okay, let me clarify -- I did not intentionally clog the bathroom toilet. It was previously clogged, and then, when I flushed it, it overflowed. So I did what all mature, responsible 20 year old interns do.
I ran away.
Someone found out pretty fast and it was fixed but I can't believe I ran!
Anyways, moving on. I leave for Europe soon.. which is insane to think about -- who knows what I'm going to end up doing in Europe! I am very excited for the wedding.
Speaking of weddings, the wedding I was at this past weekend was a lot of fun. It was great to meet Matt's other side of the family :)
Do you ever have those moments where you are wondering about your friends? And who the real ones are? I'm sure we all do -- but today when I was transferring my contact list over to gmail (don't worry my email hasn't changed) I got to thinking about how in the hell I have 198 contacts when I don't even think I could name 198 people I talk to on a regular basis. So here's the thing... how do you know which contacts to get rid of and which to keep? Which friends (??) still matter and which ones you should let go.
Anyways, life seems to be a struggle lately (ooo pretty jet plane trail in the sky) it was pretty great yesterday but after one bad nights sleep, one crazy Petie (Matt's dog is staying with us.. he's so cute.. but he takes up a lot of bed space), and one long work day, I am ready to go to bed.
G'night stormtroopers
ME
Okay, let me clarify -- I did not intentionally clog the bathroom toilet. It was previously clogged, and then, when I flushed it, it overflowed. So I did what all mature, responsible 20 year old interns do.
I ran away.
Someone found out pretty fast and it was fixed but I can't believe I ran!
Anyways, moving on. I leave for Europe soon.. which is insane to think about -- who knows what I'm going to end up doing in Europe! I am very excited for the wedding.
Speaking of weddings, the wedding I was at this past weekend was a lot of fun. It was great to meet Matt's other side of the family :)
Do you ever have those moments where you are wondering about your friends? And who the real ones are? I'm sure we all do -- but today when I was transferring my contact list over to gmail (don't worry my email hasn't changed) I got to thinking about how in the hell I have 198 contacts when I don't even think I could name 198 people I talk to on a regular basis. So here's the thing... how do you know which contacts to get rid of and which to keep? Which friends (??) still matter and which ones you should let go.
Anyways, life seems to be a struggle lately (ooo pretty jet plane trail in the sky) it was pretty great yesterday but after one bad nights sleep, one crazy Petie (Matt's dog is staying with us.. he's so cute.. but he takes up a lot of bed space), and one long work day, I am ready to go to bed.
G'night stormtroopers
ME
Friday, May 15, 2009
ComputARGHS
Okay so the title isn't very original but my frustration is real and tangible.
My stupid computer will never start. You may now be asking "if your stupid computer never starts then how are you on here posting?"
Well, smart ass, the answer to that is it EVENTUALLY starts but it takes a very very very long time. Like, forever. Today.. it was an hour. The thing about all this is... I can't afford a new computer right now -- I am budgeting to be able to eat for the next month. *rolls eyes at life*
Its just frustrating when my like 10 year old computer at work works better than my 3 year old laptop does. AND DELL HAS A SALE THIS WEEKEND! Argh.
Oh well... I think I'm just never going to shut down my computer now.. I'll just let it hibernate all the time so I never have to deal with the slow startup. And then, hopefully, by the time it actually dies I'll be able to ask Santa for half a new computer (because I'll pay for the other half.. I don't actually want just half a computer haha)
Anyways... its icky poo poo outside with the imminent rain and I have a monstrous headache (plus the sound of music soundtrack is stuck in my head (SOOO GOOOD ... go see it!). So.. later gators!
ME
My stupid computer will never start. You may now be asking "if your stupid computer never starts then how are you on here posting?"
Well, smart ass, the answer to that is it EVENTUALLY starts but it takes a very very very long time. Like, forever. Today.. it was an hour. The thing about all this is... I can't afford a new computer right now -- I am budgeting to be able to eat for the next month. *rolls eyes at life*
Its just frustrating when my like 10 year old computer at work works better than my 3 year old laptop does. AND DELL HAS A SALE THIS WEEKEND! Argh.
Oh well... I think I'm just never going to shut down my computer now.. I'll just let it hibernate all the time so I never have to deal with the slow startup. And then, hopefully, by the time it actually dies I'll be able to ask Santa for half a new computer (because I'll pay for the other half.. I don't actually want just half a computer haha)
Anyways... its icky poo poo outside with the imminent rain and I have a monstrous headache (plus the sound of music soundtrack is stuck in my head (SOOO GOOOD ... go see it!). So.. later gators!
ME
I'm BacccckkkkkK!
So today a good friend pointed out that I have not written ANYTHING in my blog for over a year. Not even ramblings that do nobody any good.. but actually not any piece of information has been written.
Well that will change NOW!
Its summer again (I love that time of year don't you?) and I just went to see Sound of Music last night (so fabulous) and have decided I'm going to start singing again (fabulous). My one best friend is in kiwi-land, another has broken her ribs, a third has disappeared since tuesday (as in, I can't find her.. not that she has actually gone missing), and a fourth is the reason I started this blog.
So.. Matt and I have moved in together, he has graduamated.. I leave for Europe in two weeks (scary stuff!) for 12 days.. and then I'm home for the summer. I do not have anything really special to say right now.. except Hello! and.. Im back.
PS. I am not that cool. hahah but you love it anyways
PPS. I am attempting to grow a little balcony garden with the help of my mom.. we will see how it goes. I may have to post pictures.
Well that will change NOW!
Its summer again (I love that time of year don't you?) and I just went to see Sound of Music last night (so fabulous) and have decided I'm going to start singing again (fabulous). My one best friend is in kiwi-land, another has broken her ribs, a third has disappeared since tuesday (as in, I can't find her.. not that she has actually gone missing), and a fourth is the reason I started this blog.
So.. Matt and I have moved in together, he has graduamated.. I leave for Europe in two weeks (scary stuff!) for 12 days.. and then I'm home for the summer. I do not have anything really special to say right now.. except Hello! and.. Im back.
PS. I am not that cool. hahah but you love it anyways
PPS. I am attempting to grow a little balcony garden with the help of my mom.. we will see how it goes. I may have to post pictures.
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