Look at me Blog!

Well,

Look at me go! I said I probably wouldn't blog before New Years even!! I am on top of things!
So, the reason for my post today..

A fantastic friend, who I like to call the RM Date Dr., called me today, it was an awesome Christmas present :)
So, RM Date Dr. told me a story, that made me laugh pretty hard... and I'm still laughing..
I need to share this with you all! He has the best stories..

it's called

You Suck

"First date. Christmas time. Old high school friend. The night started off as planned. My date and I decorated gingerbread houses with one of my buddies and his date. We turned it into a competition, which we won, but that my friend is irrelevant. Signs of interest began to surface with a flirtatious punch on the arm here, or a half hug for the picture there, or the old fashion eye contact. By ten o’clock I had not only realized that we had made the best gingerbread house, but also that I may be getting a little treat myself by the end of the night. We began to watch a movie on the trampoline and the classic/awkward middle school holding hands thing happened... You all know what I am talking about, The you-put-your-hand-down-by-your-side-and-if-the-girl-puts-her-hand-by-her-side-too-you're-good-to-go. Sure enough I tossed out the line and she bit... Time to reel her in!

Nothing wrong with a little friendly cuddling on a first date right? I mean after all its December and cold outside. Well my buddy and his date took off and me and the lady friend were left alone. We continued to cuddle and the epic moment came. It was time for our first kiss. The first kiss in the dating world is huge. You can learn so much about a person by this small gesture. Its been said that the first kiss does tell it all for a woman. I mean we have all seen the movie Hitch don’t act like you don’t know what I am talking about. I think that the first kiss is huge for guys too. After building up the courage I decided to go for it. The first kiss was great! Then it went downhill... I have heard a synonym for making out called suck face. Sadly enough that is what she began to do! Suck my face, my tongue, my lips and my teeth. Not nice and pleasant, but more like a Hoover vacuum. The Hoover Wind Tunnel 500 to be exact (don’t ask questions.- Lets just say in middle school you get dared to do some pretty interesting things.)

It was very intense! She is going to dental hygiene school so the thought that maybe she was just trying to clean my mouth crossed my mind, but wouldn’t that be malpractice? A fun side note: because of the intense sucking going on, a weird fart sounding noise would happen, which I without fail always giggled at.
So what is a guy to do in this situation? Ask her what the freak she is doing? Stop immediately? Try to Hoover Wind Tunnel 500 her back?
Luckily it was late and we called it a night. Also a plus is that I didn’t get a bruised fat lip that would be hard to explain to the friends and family the next day. Another answer to my prayer is that she is going to school in Utah and leaves within a week to go back. However, as I went to bed that night I laid awake thinking of things that I would have rather done then get some from this household cleaning appliance lady (she really could probably be a sales rep for Hoover Vacuums). This is the list of ten things I would have rather done then kiss this girl on the first date sucky situation (pun intended). I hope you enjoy!


1. I would rather dive into the shallow end of the pool.
2. I would rather get eaten alive by a Parana.
3. I would rather stick a fork in an outlet.
4. I would rather eat a light bulb.
5. I would rather get sprayed in the eye with PAM.
6. I would rather get hit in the head by a baseball bat....10 times!
7. I would rather have a baby pee on my face.
8. I would rather give a talk in General Conference.
9. I would rather get both of my legs amputated.
10. I would rather eat a truck drivers scab.

haha ok that was the story.. and i'm pretty sure if I added anything else to it, I'd ruin the hilarity! Poor RM Date Dr. haha

Merry Christmas!

Yay for Christmas time.

Christmas is making me think about my mission (surprise surprise... everything makes me think about my mission haha)
It was so much easier to talk to people at Christmas time. Reminding people about why we celebrate Christmas was so fun, and having people want to hear it, was even better!
We should celebrate Christmas all year long! It's so happy, and pretty :)

I love my family!! I'm excited for us to be together. I wish even extended family and friends could be here too. That would be so great!

Well, I looked at people of walmart yesterday.. (not for the first time) Its too funny. Then today, I decided to go to wal-mart (new glasgow isn't such a happenin' place.. so it is the cool thing to do I promise haha) but I was NOT looking good. I had just been playing basketball, and was wearing grey-ish-blue capri-ish sport type pants (haha do you have it pictured in your mind?), navy blue t-shirt with a pink SLC, Utah sweater, and brown boots haha. (oh- and no make-up, and gross hair) I was a person of wal-mart! haha
Why did I do it? Cause I just didn't care. lol I had no one to impress there.. so that makes me think.. the actual ppl of wal-mart.. prob don't care either.. guy in the fox suit.. just didn't feel like changin into some regular clothes.. haha I HEAR ya buddy! haha

welp, I've ranted long enough..

Lates!!

oh! I'm deff wishing you all a Merry Christmas, and perhaps even a Happy New Year now.. since I'm majorly horrible at blogging on a regular basis. :) (and spell check has just made me aware that "majorly" isn't a word!! what the?!?!
I could write a book full of words that I honestly thought were correct haha.. maybe I'll call it... the Dictionarie. ;)

I wonder?

Sometimes I wonder "Why does Heavenly Father bless me so much when I really don't deserve it?"

Today wasn't a horrible day, but it wasn't the best day of my life either. I was late for church, and missed sacrament, which was disappointing, then had a friend try to make me feel bad for it even though it wasn't my fault.. Then I have another friend that TRIES constantly to frustrate me.. and he succeeds all too often! It isn't very kind of him to do that, but I can't make someone kind if they don't want to be.

Obviously I'm grateful that I have the best parents in the world, that taught us so well in many things, but specific to this blog, how to treat others, and how to be polite, and considerate of others. Like I said, I'm grateful for that, and It makes me happy to treat others well, but I think this knowledge also makes me more frustrated inside at people who don't know how to treat others. I just can't imagine finding any type of satisfaction in making someone sad, or insecure, or upset at all.

So, I a little bit lost my patience with someone today, and I feel bad.. but he doesn't.. *sigh*

Anyway.. later, I talked to a GREAT friend on Facebook, and He always makes everything better, and he did an especially good job this time :) He just makes me smile inside and out!

THEN as if that wasn't enough, I talked to another friend, briefly and he made me feel good too. I didn't even say anything about a hard day.. he's just that good!!
They obviously also have some pretty great parents that taught them to be kind, and to have Christlike love for everyone..

I'm glad Heavenly Father reminded me that He loves me, and that he put some pretty awesome people in my life. I'm definitely giving props to Chris and Dave. They deserve the credit for SURE!!! Thanks for being so awesome!!

:D

I wrote a song for Sophie.. and I sing it to her everytime i see her, at LEAST once...

It goes (to the tune of Little bunny fufu)
" Little Baby Sophie hoppin through the forest, skeefin all the field mice and boppin them on the head!"

haha i just came out one day... and i can't stop.. sorry little baby sophie..

Sophie is so so so cute though!! She was a froggy for Halloween check out my sisters blog to see pics of her as a frog, and as a cute little baby on her blessing day!
http://www.ashleyandchadquist.blogspot.com

I love sophie!!!

btw- I have declared today : "DREAM DAY" (ex- i changed my relationship status on facebook today to "Engaged"... cause that's what I want to be.. )

It's tuesday, and it's already been a GREAT week ;)

Wanna see a funny picture?

Me too..

haha just kidding... it's comin.
So, when does your week start? I say Monday. Sunday is a good end to a week.. then Monday starts of a new set of days full of school, and other adventurous things..

Monday- I woke up, and was kinda panicked not because I was late, but because I couldn't remember what time I normally take the bus. Usually, I get to school about an hour early, but, lately, I've been getting the later bus that gets me there about 15 mins early.. ANYWAY, I had a test on Monday, so I wanted to get there good and early, and was so tired, I couldn't remember what time the bus was... so, I ended up being there almost a whole extra hour early.. haha.
So had my test at 10am, and finished by about 10:35am. Left, went to the gym, watched ppl workout.. haha just kidding.. I actually did gym-type things for a bit.. then went home.
Then, had an appointment with the sisters.. gooood lesson! :) :) Couldn't stop smiling, and missing my mission!

Went home, then soon after, Nathaniel Came to pick me up to go to his sister, Katrina's house to hang out a bit.. we hung out, talked, and they enjoyed some left over birthday cake of Nathaniel's (August 27th is his bday by the way.. lol)
We left, cause I had to study for my test the next day, and Nathaniel still wanted to go to the Gym. As we were leaving, Nathaniel asked if I wanted to go check out the temple... and I said no, since we'd be going on the weekend anyway, and he had to go to the gym and it was getting late etc.. now, I realize, I should have said yes..
We got to the MacKay bridge, and because of construction, there was only one lane that we needed to merge into.. and There was an 18-wheeler a little ahead of us.. Nathaniel thought he could get ahead of it before the lane narrowed into one.. but he couldn't, and he realized that, so he stopped. But the back of the truck still hit us. It wasn't bad injury wise.. I'm quite sure that Nathaniel is worse off over all.. He didn't get physically hurt, but he's super stressed!
I feel so horrible, cause I definitely didn't make things easier for him. He's unnecessarily worried about me!The truck hit my side of the car, and I hit the back of my head on something.. but It really wasn't that bad. I went to the hospital, and they did a lot of unnecessary things, as you can see in the Picture.. also, you may notice my phone.. yes, it is permanently attached to my hand :D even in insane situations :)Anyway, got out of the hospital pretty quick, then when I finally fell asleep, I dreamt about the accident all night! Woke up, had a headache, and my neck was sore. When I stood up I felt hot and kinda nauseous.. but that eventually went away. Now I'm basically just down to a sore neck.

They joked about cutting my hair/shaving my head. NOT funny! haha.. and the guy putting the brace on me said I had a long neck.. Pretty sure he was complaining... but I wasn't :).. well not complaining about the compliment.. he was putting it on and was like "i'm pretty sure this is...." and i said "uncomfortable, yep!" haha i didn't listen to what he really meant to say, I just laughed at my funny :)

Well, that's the adventure of Nathaniel and I.. We are ok :D

It's like Ra-e-ain, on your Wedding Day, Isn't it Ironic?

Yes, I quoted Alanis Morissette....


It is just too inSANE how completely Ironic the book I'm reading now is.. it's insane!
So far, the main character has my exact situation and thoughts! I'm actually really glad, cause I'm excited to see how things pan out :)

k i'm out.. gotta read. haha i need to see where my life is headed. lol

Andiamoci!

Welp,

I'm typing this at Nathaniel's. He and Jade are hanging out.. It's fun... haha

We just watched "Taken" it's brutal!!!!! Happy ending though.. I guess..

Who has pet peeves?? I know I do!!! ( example: people not listening or SUPER interrupting are a couple, OH and talking about you as if you aren't here..)

People can leave a comment if they have them :) It's fun hearing other people's.. they are often weird.. I'm pretty sure I learned what a pet peeve was from that show on tv... it was called... Jonovision!! ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonovision ) Member that? wasn't there like segment or something dedicated to pet peeves?? maybe not? I don't remember..

Well, I'm teaching italian, to unwilling students.. and by "unwilling students" i mean.. my friends that get annoyed by me speaking italian.. hence the "Andiamoci" - "Let's Go" I just taught that to Jade. She's the most willing student.

well, peace out gangsters... I know this was boring.. but that's me, especially now..

Oh, il mio cuore

Friend,

Ci sono tante cose che sta succedendo, che non mipiace...

Rough weekend, rough night, and rough morning!I learned in Psychology, that the weather doesn't ACTUALLY affect your mood... if you're gonna have a happy day.. it doesn't matter if it's cloudy, you'll still have a happy day... BUT i think that, since i'm not having a happy day.. the clouds just add to the junky-ness of the day...

I love Nova Scotia.. it's home. It's pretty, and though many nova scotians are crazy... it's very unique and great! BUT, I very much dislike that it is SO far away from so many people that I care about.

Friends- I don't like being a "back-up friend"... It's like I'm a friend until they find something better.. and then when the "better" doesn't work.. Its back to me again.. I don't mind the friend part.. I just don't particularly enjoy the beginning of the temporarily ditched period.. Makes me sad.

I like my blog..

Well, time for the worst class I'm taking.

Peace!

Holy Moly!

I am so sure I posted last week.. that may have been a dream. ..

My dreams lately have been 'real'. I WISH. I had a GREAT dream the other night.. It was a night long conversation with a super awesome person.. I was really happy when I woke up, and then was really sad when I realized it didn't actually happen.

So, today my super amazingly cute niece SOPHIE is one month old!!! and She is literally getting cuter every single day!!!

Thanksgiving was enjoyable.. Would have been better if Alec was able to come home. It's good having Amy back in NS.. so that it isn't so impossible to have us all together again.

I died my hair.. it looks the same.. depending on who you talk to. My roommate, Amberle noticed as soon as she saw me. Rodney didn't notice even after it was pointed out.. haha, AND he claims to be good at noticing those things. hummm.
Anyway, it really isn't super different. I just got rid of the horrible roots and the highlights.

welp, time to go for now, friends.. have an enjoyable day!!

I'm a mormon :)

www.mormon.org this is what I believe.

O' CANADA

Well, Hello there everyone!

It has been forever!

I meant to blog after my trip back to ITALIA, but I didn't. Shame I know. It was AMAZING even though it rained a ton while we were there.. We went to Greece for a few days at the end, and it was nice and hot and sunny. I got a really bad sunburn, which has since turned into a wonderful tan :) THANK-YOU GREECE!
I was really Glad to see some of my investigators, and members that I LOVE!! I was so happy!

K, so it's July 1st! HAPPY CANADA DAY, EH!

So, speaking of Canada Day, I LOVE FIREWORKS! (tip for whoever plans on proposing to me: i love fireworks, and winks ;) )

Jade came over today, and we watched Twilight. We were gonna watch the 1st two and then go see the 3rd.. but we only had time for the 1st one. That was ok though, cause Edward is barely even in the 2nd! pft!
So Mom, Jade, and I went to see Eclipse tonight. FUN

I am looking after the pool while Dad is in PEI.. I wore pj bottoms, my cute (but casual) shoes, my Florence t shirt, with a black tank top underneath.. the only thing i didn't get chlorine (which bleaches stuff - by the way) on, was my PJ'S!! ugh! I was/am so bitter!

Well, this was a short, somewhat boring update, but I'm tired. I shall try to do better tomorrow!

Buona Notte, world!

You are my Sunshine!

Ok, so it is Saturday.... afternoon. (had to look at my watch) Its almost 2pm.
Dad just got home from Hockey a few minutes ago, and said it was a nice day out.. this is how the conversation went:

Dad: You should be outside, it's really nice out!
Me: is it? (I was freezing in my room)
Dad: Yeah, you should go play with your friends
Me: What friends?
Dad: yeah, you should take your computer outside and..
Me :MY computer outside (i have a desktop..)
Dad: You should take my netbook outside and find some picture game to play with your friends.

haha, I'll just add in here that, i'm such a loser! haha most of my friends live outside the country! Robyn lives here, we hang out on Thursdays :)
haha dad knows that most of my friends live far away, so he suggested I go outside and play virtually with my friends haha.. ohh technology, I could actually do that, though I'm not. I'm blogging instead.

I was sitting up in my room watching the second half of Julia and Julie (or the other way around.. boh) just before Dad got home.
Mom had mentioned it being a good movie, and Amy last night said I should watch it, so I did.
Amy said she made some Bruschetta last night after watching it, cause she says everytime she watches that movie she just has to go bake/cook something afterwards. haha well, I watched it, and I just really felt like blogging! Funny. Anyone who hasn't seen this movie, should. It's not my favorite movie, but I enjoyed it, and I do actually feel excited right now to be blogging. Perhaps i missed the point of the movie?

I took some pictures with my phone ( I implemented some of dad's plan.. computer- check, pictures- check, friends-..... )


Me blogging,, you can even see my reflection. how nice.


blogging by the pool.. niiice! too bad the pool wasn't swim-in-able yet.

me blogging outside sans makeup, or a smile.. sun was too bright.

Well, i can't say i'm completely without friends right now..


So, I just got up to go inside to ask dad a question for Alec... and .5 seconds later I come back to find my snack blown over!
LAME!

Anywway, it is really nice out.
It was a nice funeral yesterday, Everything went really well, as far as I know, and not including the musical number which was horribly done by MOI.

Everyone was excited to see Luke though, that was fun. Everyone is glad he's home.
annnnd I'm an idiot.. I made the Flag backwards.. UGH! the one SIMPLE thing I did, I did it wrong! seriously!


Anyway, I'm glad Luke is home too. He can help me with the "Preach My Gospel Crash Course" I (now, we) have to teach to the members here, under the direction of the elders. I think it's a great idea, but I'm glad I'll have help from Luke.

Preach my Gospel (or Predicare il mio Vangelo) ROCKS!! everyone needs one!

Ok, I think I'm done for now. Peace out all!

Bout time Mr.Eyjafjallajökull

welp, I am about to sneak over to the MacDonald's house before they get home with Luke to put a little sign on their door.. "Welcome Home Elder MacDonald"
Mom and I wanted to do a little more decorating.. but mom left this afternoon for Ontario.. and unfortunately, she is the creative one of the two of us.. so he's stuck with just a little sign on the door..
k this is short.. but I have to go MAKE the sign.. haha I've been trying the past little bit, but I'm not having much luck... peace out!

I just want to add a little bit about Brother Ralph Cameron. He died on Tuesday morning. His funeral is tomorrow. I just wanted to say, that I'm grateful for the gospel in my life. I'm grateful that he had it in his as well. He was a great member, and he lived a great life. So many people in Pictou County know, and love him. I had the opportunity to sing at his wife's funeral a few years ago, and I have the opportunity now, to sing at his. I'm singing Each Life That Touches Our for Good. I think it's quite an appropriate hymn for him. I'm glad that he's in a much much better place, and that I'm sure he's much more comfortable now.

Night. :)

Happy Birthday Jeffie Van Hulten

Happy Birthday to Jeff !!

Jeffie, you rock!! I hope you have an awesome day!!! don't worry, 26 isn't that old ;)
Love, ME!

Boh!

First off, I am horible at subject lines! The first part of my mission emailing home, my subject lines were always "Hey" or something boring like that, then Dad told me I had to start being creative, because if I didn't, my emails would be marked as spam or something in his email, so from then on, I always tried to have a unique subject line. NOW, I'm tired, and being the least creative person alive, I no longer have fun subject lines, so we're going with "Boh!" today Enjoy!

Ok, so I'm patiently (only because there is nothing I can do about it) waiting for Eclipse to come out. I am SO excited. But, to hold me over until then, I have a new obsession.

stefan, elaina, damon

The Vampire Diaries!!!!!

1- It's awesome, and it's pretty much pg-13.. nothing too sketch.. 2- look at those vampires!!HELLO! (the girl isn't one)

Today, I got myself caught up. It's still only in it's first season, and it's still not over, so if you want to catch up, you only have 18 episodes to watch.

Today, I answered questions about The Vampire Diaries.. one of them was "Would you date a vampire?" and then you click "yes" or "no" . I contemplated.. i wonder if anyone would see my answer?.. and then I laughed at myself vampires aren't real, who cares!
After a long debate in my head about my answer, I clicked YES! I would totalllllly date a vampire! If he was like Stefan (Vampire Diaries), or Edward (Twilight) or maybe even Damon (Vampire Diaries) :S Heck YEs i would date them. Now, I wish vampires DID exist. haha

YES, i'm a fool!

I'm also having issues with this whole Volcano business! We are supposed to leave for Italy on the 30th. I'm hoping we'll be able to! No worries though, we got insurance on it, so we can get our money back and re-schedule if needed.

Also, poor Luke, is having a rough time trying to get home! He was supposed to get home from his mission in Ireland on Friday but Mr. Eyjafjallajokull (the volcano) has been getting in the way! Who knows when he'll get home! People are getting anxious.

OH! so.. I was accepted into Saint Mary's University!! wHOO HOO! I am really really REALLY excited! I can't wait to get back to school. Now, I'm just looking for an apartment, which is completely impossible this time of year. Everyone just wants to Sublet for the summer! Can you say FRUSTRATING!!?

Psycho!

That would be me.
K so I've finished all the Twilight books. I'm not on to Midnight sun. You probably all know what that is, but for those who don't, it's like twilight, re-written from Edward's perspective. The only thing is, it isn't finished! Stephenie Meyer was working on it as her next project after twilight. She gave a few copies (all of which were unique in some way) to some people. As a result of one of her "trustworthy" friends, not being so worthy of her trust, is that, one of those copies was
leaked onto the Internet!
So, she hasn't finished the book, because of somewhat bitter feelings towards the whole situation.
BUT because Stephenie Meyer is awesome, she posted it on her site, so as to save her fan from doing anything illegal! Thank you Steph! (haha yep, we're friends.. not, but it's OK to pretend right?)

SO, I'm currently reading that, and loving it.

It's sick how much I loved the books, and how into them I got. Ask Ashley, Jade, or Chris especially.. i was texting them begging them to know what was going to happen next cause I couldn't take the suspense. haha. and only Jade -reluctantly- gave in to my begging.

Anyway. That's enough about that.

ITALY! I am so excited to go back! Mom, Dad, and I are leaving Halifax on April 30th (2 months before eclipse comes out haha) flying to Florence. Staying there a bit, then making our way to the other cities i served in aka- Livorno, Pistoia, Rome/Ladispoli. We are also going to Pisa, and Bologna. OH and a new addition to the trip, we're going to pompei! We're gonna see the volcano!!! ooo scary! I promise I will post pictures. THEN it's off to Greece! I think we will be there for 3 days? Then home again home again jiggity jig. May 13th we get home.

I'm sorry to Bobby and Laramie, that I won't be able to be at their weddings!!!

So other than that, not much is up. I started doing some different stuff for Dad. I'm totally confused by it, but I'm sure I'll catch on.

I have been home for 4 months and 11 days! That seems weird, sometimes it feel like a lot, and sometimes it doesn't seem like much at all. BOH.
My Elders go home next transfer. WEIRD!

Welp, I'm outta hurr for now. I will try to learn more about all this, so i can be less boring, and stick some pictures or something on here.

On to Book 2- New Moon

Well, I JUST finished Twilight, holy HECK the book is 400 thousand times better than the movie! They leave out such detail! Reading the book literally made my heart rate freak out a bit. haha.
I want to start reading New Moon immediately, but i know as soon as I start, I'll be giving up my life for the next 2 days give or take, and that pattern will continue through until i've finished the rest of the books.

I also think my love life is now doomed because of my reading.
HAPPY DAY :)

Seriously, not good at this

Alright.. new/still boring update on post mission life!

I'm doing nothing. haha. kidding(ish)

I'm working for dad, but still in the training process, so still unpaid.
I went to visit Amy and Steve in Alberta in January.
While there, I took an adventurous 2.5 days bus ride to Utah! I got to see my Family, The Earls, there, and some mission friends. It was pretty great. I love Utah!! BUT the trip was way too fast, and I didn't get to see NEARLY as many people as i really wanted to see. It made me sad, BUT I make trips to Utah as often as possible, so I will be seeing them all in the somewhat near future.

Currently Mom, Dad, and I are planning our trip to Italy. .. annnd Mom just came in my room to tell me the flight is booked. FUN! We are leaving on April 30th and flying into Florence. I think i MAY have a heart attack with our stop-overs.. i panic a LOT with stop-overs in general, but we have like 3 of 'em! and both on the way there and back we stop in Montreal which is the WORST airport in the whole entire universe! I despise it. Oh well, can't do anything about it now..
We are coming back on the 13th of May.
Even though it seems impossible, I'm hoping for some sort of miracle so that i can be in Utah the next day for Laramie and Nathaly's Wedding. Here's praying!

I'm applying to St. Mary's University, and I am insanely excited to get back to school. I can't stand it anymore. I need school!!
So, I'll be moving to Halifax in the fall, to start my life of large amounts of debt! How exciting!
Well, I'm feeling rather sickly today, and the computer screen hurts me. So I'm out. PEACE!

btw- i'm finally reading twilight and i'm in LOVE! haha I won't specify if its love for the book, or for edward :)