Crazy little thing called life...

I did it. I am officially a member of the U of A dance club where I am taking a basic ballroom dancing course. It is a not for credit, beginners class and I am taking it with Marty, a friend from work. It is super fun! We have only had one class so far but it definitely looks promising. I doesn't seem all that difficult just yet but that might be because I took a social dance class here at Kings last year and have learnt the basic stuff already, but it also might be because it was only the first class. Moral of the story, gonna be awesome.
Otherwise work is going pretty well. Still slow, but there is still a chance of my going to Calgary in March so I don't mind it being so slow. Thats a lie. It sucks, but what choice do I have but to live with it.
And alst but not least, the wedding is in 5 days. In fact, Saturday, at this time, I will be standing up front of the church, watching my brother and his fiancee say their vows. Crazy stuff! I can't wait for the wedding and it'll be good to actually call her my sister without having to correct myself.
Otherwise there is not really alot going on in my life. I hang out in the apartments way to much, but I am starting to try and change that. I am tired of winter, which is strange because this is probably one of the warmest January's we've had in ages. I'd love nothing more than to hop on a plane and go somewhere warm for a week, all inclusive, but everyone I spoke to either can't afford it or doesn't have an interest in the all inclusive part of it. And so, life goes on...

well hello

I was getting ready for church and thinking random thoughts when I realized that it has been a while since I posted. So an update.
First, I am not attending school. Not in the least. Not even one class for credit (although I do believe my friend Marty and I are going to join a non credit ballroom dance class this coming week).
Second, I am still living in rez. Although my rent went up bit they did allow me to stay which is sweet because I don't have to pack, find a place, and leave all the people here. Good thing.
Third, I am working full time at the flying J now. I love it. Perhaps that is strange, I am a 20 year old working with truckers, very brash and often rude people, and I love it. But there is something about the level of casualness and comfotableness with the customers that I just enjoy. Strange, perhaps, odd, maybe, but thats life.
Fourth, after an Oilers game last week (thanks for the tickets Kevin) we were driving home and a Cadillac SUV went whipping by and I was like, wouldn't it be funny if that were an Oiler. Britt was like, no, they have to be on the bus(they played the next night in Vancouver and had to book it out of Edmonton), but I decided to try and race the car anyways. So we race for a but, he had a head start and I couldn't catch up, but we were approaching a red light and we pulled even and looked over. He was looking at us with a smile and shaking his head and we freaked out. Then the light went green and he was gone. Who is he? S. Horcoff #10. It was wicked.
And last... I am not really sure. I felt like there was something else that I really wanted to share, but I wont worry about it and use it next time if it is so important. Hope all is well with everyone. Catch you later!

I've been thinking

So I stopped by work today and have once again returned to full time.
In case that isn't as clear as it seems to me, what that means is that I will not be returning to school this semester. After alot of thinking about it, I have decided that, for me, it just isn't worth it to work towards an undeclared degree and it is essentially a waste of money to continue taking radom classes that I wont try hard in because they are going nowhere. So, end result, I am once again a full time waitress.
I feel pretty good about it. So long as I get enough hours and it stays busy enough I will stick with where I am. Hopefully that can be for some time because I really do like it there.
As for where I will be living, hopefully that answer in the rez apartments still. But, I am going in tomorrow to tell them of my decision to not partake in classes and then I will find out if they will boot me out or not. Heres to hoping I can stay because I really don't know what I will do with myself if I can't stay. We will have to wait and see I guess.
Thats all. Just thought I'd share.
Oh, and congrats to the Edmonton Oilers for their 1000th win in franchise history, a 4-1 marker over the Panthers. Nice job boys!

Ontario

A Happy New Year to all out there. And I suppose a belated Merry Christmas to those I did not see. I have returned home from my trip to Ontario. We left Edmonton on the evening of Monday the 25th and returned in the afternoon of Friday the 29th. Just a short trip, but it was a whirlwind and a ton of fun! On Tuesday I had the oppertunity to go and visit Becca, her husband Dave, and their son Jayden. It was a short drive from where we were staying just outside of Hamilton it was so worth it to go and visit! For those who don't know her, she is like a big sister to me and moved from Edmonton almost 3 years ago now. It was fabulous to get a chance to visit, to see her work, to see Dave's new shop, and to get to know Jayden, who is now 20 months old already! I was so happy to have the chance to see them all! Love you guys!

The rest of the week was spent in Hamliton with Shellys in-laws (Ians family). His brothers were in the bridal party so I know them a little bit and I had met the two girlfriends before as well so it was alot of fun. We went to Niagra Falls, over the 'Skyway' (Theres a name for all you Onatrio-ites). Went to a buffet, went bowling, we drove on the 401, and had the big party( a celebration of Ians parents 25th Anniversary and a congratulations to Ian and Shelly). The party was great, the brothers were entertaining as always, and the trip as a whole was completely worth it. To be honest, I am already thinking that maybe I want to go to Woodstock this summer to visit Becca and Dave again. But that is classic me, planning stuff that wont likely happen.

Me in front of Niagra Falls















Mom, Shelly and I in front of Niagra Falls
















A Full body Hug from my sister
















The Billiald Boys
















The Billiald Kids (with the 2 girlfriends) and me