Bruised knee

So I got called into work today at the rink. First time on skates again since about October. I still need a little work on warm ups and stick handling. (Have a small bruise on my knee cause I hit the ice too hard when doing warm ups) Ha ha! I did Pre-school Learn To Skate and Hockey Tips For Tots. It's been quite a few years since I've done coaching. My boss K. asked me afterwards what I thought about it. I said it was interesting but good and told him about my little struggle. He said that we can go on a little bit beforehand and work on my skills. I may take him up on his offer later on. I really just like to work on that stuff alone cause then I don't feel so embarrassed. :P

Nothing else really. Make a big to do list today, so I ran around and did some errands. T. and I have haircut appointments on Friday. Kinda sucks that I'm growing my hair out cause I'd like to do something totally different. Hopefully just one more year and then it's where I want it to be.

On a totally different note, I am really in the mood to color lately. I'd go outside and photograph but it's SO cold out. So I want to go to the Dollarstore and pick up a coloring book either tomorrow or the day after. *sighs* Oh to be a kid again. :)

9 months

Message from my boy:

"I love you more everyday....I know you're frustrated, and mad, and fed up and I took you away from a job and friends and brought you to nothing and you still haven't left me......you're awesome and good things are coming your way fast"

I love you with all my heart.

What I Like About You

So D. was never able to make it. Roads are just too bad so he ended up staying at a hotel in Regina. It sucks but I'm glad he tried to make the effort.

Just finished talking to my mom on Skype. That was an interesting experience. Best part was being able to see and hear my sister. Will talk again, maybe tomorrow. They don't have anywhere to go because school is cancelled. (My mom works as an educational assistant in the middle school, the same one that T.'s son attends actually). Fancy that hey? ;)

So right now T. is playing a video game and I'm on the computer. I don't want to bring it up but I may have to.

V-day.

I have NEVER done anything special on the day and don't know if I want to this year. I know I'm not buying anything (it's all his money anyways ha ha) but I may do or make something. I have a couple of ideas in my head, but again, don't know if I really want to "celebrate" it. I know he loves me and I love him. We tell and show each other that everyday, not just on that ONE day. Yes it's cute but it's also a way for companies just to make more money. I think I've said before that we sent his girls and my sister Valentine's presents, but that's different. They are 5 and 6, and that is just a nice surprise for them. *sighs* We will see I guess, still have over 2 weeks to think about it.

T. also posted something called "Answer me this..."

Here it is:

"Something that has been on my mind lately....it comes from shows like Extreme Makeover Home Edition, The Buried Life, The Bucket List.....there's nothing more that I'd like than to do something to change someones life....to randomly stop and help someone when they least expect it...and expect nothing in return....someone saw my 4x4 the other day, and asked if I could drive and pick up his wife who had been at work for 3 hours waiting for a taxi...took me 10 mins...they were greatful and asked if I would take a couple dollars....I said no, to be honest I got more out of showing off how my Jeep plows through snow than any couple dollars would have done....and it meant they could spend their evening, home safe and warm....I often talk about me dream job involving hockey, or a hockey team but in all honesty, I'd love to have the money and freedom to get in my Jeep, drive across the country and stop and help.....with the expectations of nothing in return but seeing a smile on someone's face knowing you made a difference in their lives....which brings me to the title of this....Answer me this....what's one thing that would make a difference in your life?? Don't give the the lottery win answer or three wishes garbage, I'm serious and I want you to think about what you have....and post a comment on here and tell me what's one thing that would make a difference in your life....."

Like... how can you not like a guy like that? Who thinks this way? People do but it's rare for them to act on it as well. I also like that I introduced some of this to T. (TBL, writing his own Bucket List) and he soaks it in. As you may know I have posted my Bucket List as well. I'm still thinking of adding more to it but more importantly I'd like to cross off some of those things.

Oh and here are some blogs I really like at the moment:

http://sickwithlove.wordpress.com/

http://ontheflume.blogspot.com/

http://wewillnevergrowup.blogspot.com/

http://notebookdoodles.blogspot.com/

Alright I think I'm done for the night. Good night!

Sleepless

I had a great idea to start selling my photography on Etsy, but alas you need a credit card. I need to jump on that I'm thinking. I don't like the thought of having a credit card, interest rates scare me. It would have been a nice way to get some extra cash. I'm so scared that we won't be able to find a place to live next month and we need to badly! I'm trying to stay positive, I really am but it's hard. I'm not religious and hate that I only ask on him when I'm in desperate need. That's not how it's supposed to go.

I can't sleep. I have so much running through my head. I just started reading this girls blog. So inspirational! A person I wish I was.

http://ontheflume.blogspot.com/.

Go ahead and take a look. I assure you, you won't be sorry.

T. is sleeping. He looks so precious when he's sleeping. We all do, like little angels.

(btw: photo below is not him, it's from weheartit.com)

Ramble

We just got a lot of snow here and the roads are covered in ice. Speaking of ice, I'm watching figure skating on tv at the moment. I used to figure skate and coached skating as well. This was back in 1997(ish) - 2004. I do miss it but if I went back I wouldn't get any farther than when I quit. I don't even know who the people are anymore that compete. I do though, still remember most of the names of the jumps, spin, dances, etc. Crazy. Ha ha!

D. is on his way here from Lethbridge. He's such a trooper. The roads are so bad yet he's still coming. T. told him that if it's too bad and just come tomorrow. I'm okay with that. I'd rather have my friend here in one piece than stuck in a ditch. If he does get here it will be really late at night.

So... on a totally different topic, T. out of the blue asked me why I didn't just dye my hair myself. I have been dyeing it red for 2 years now (love the color and so does everyone else it seems) and I've never, ever done it myself. I always got a professional to do it because I don't trust myself. Plus the color seems to always be off (a friend in high school used to do her own and I didn't care for it). I may end up doing it myself though, I'm getting tired of seeing a light brownish red and dirty blonde roots. I also need to get my hair cut as well, it's just hanging straight. It needs some body to it. The big thing though is, I really like the experience of going to the salon and coming out looking all foxy. ;) It's relaxing and rejuvenating.

Also I have such a huge to do list, I really need to keep striking things off my list. Right now though I'm focused on hoping and praying that D. is safe.

"If It Means A Lot To You" (song by A Day To Remember)

So here it is:

The magazine job is coming up to 'busy season' so I should be starting to take photos for them soon. I got a second job! It's at the same rink T. works at. I'm a skating instructor for an hour on Thursday and 2 hours on Saturday plus involved in camps as well. I'm getting paid $15/hr which is nice since it's kinda sparse work. I'm teaching 3 - 7 year olds how to skate and stop pretty much. Doing some hockey stuff as well, like how to skate with full equipment and holding a stick. I'm so pumped for this job. It goes back to what I did as a volunteer when I was young and now I get to help kids skate again and get paid for it! Ha ha! I have a meeting tomorrow at 3pm with the woman who I contacted about the job and the Programs Coordinator. I'm starting this Saturday! How awesome is that to start right away! :)

So I applied to volunteer at Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc. as a graphic designer. Right now I just finished editing some photos of artwork that has been stored on an external hard drive that no one has time for at the moment. Will be helping with logos, signs, pretty much anything that is involved with computers. So I can drop by there whenever it suits me which is really nice. Gives me something to do when I'm not at either one of my jobs.

I received a big scrap booking kit (over 3000 pieces) from J. so I have my hands full! It's all the same theme of course but I can put whatever I want in there, so ha! :P It came with the book, pages, cutouts, stickers, etc. plus she also bought me extra supplies. It all was cheap for her cause she gets a discount (she works there) plus the extras were only 10 cents! Like holy cow! You go the craft stores and you end up paying a couple bucks for the same stuff. Only things I need now are fancy pens and photos.

Just got my sister and T.'s two youngest daughters Valentine's Day presents (pencils, notepad, stickers and a card) and are gonna send it to them soon. I always liked receiving surprises presents from my aunt on Valentine's Day and Halloween. I'm not even telling my mom about it cause I want it to be a nice surprise. T. actually got the idea. So glad he suggested it! :)

My friend from back in Manitoba D. is coming out on Sunday! Only for a day or so though but that's okay with me. At least he is going to be stopping in. It will be nice to go out for coffee and have our talks again. Don't know how much time I'll have to show him around Saskatoon. :/ Have to hit some hot spots. Will be a nice refresher that's for sure.

Oh T.'s ex wife changed her email address and her last name back to her maiden name on Facebook. HA HA! Soooooo glad she doesn't have L-----y at the end anymore. That's mine! :P (Okay maybe you didn't giggle at it but I did)

So that's pretty much it. Have lots on my to do list for tomorrow so I better start winding down. Will post again soon!

I love him, even in his paper thin sweats ;)

Sorry about the last post. I'm over my little slump I think for now. ;)

I don't wanna say too much in this one because I kinda wanna do one big uber post. I will give you the topics though that I'm gonna be talking about:

- A present I received from my boyfriend's mom

- Possible 2nd job

- Volunteer work

- V-day thoughts

- Facebook giggles (according to me anyways lol)

- Maybe some more things if I want...

;) Will have to wait and see.