Taking a page out of Gabi's book, I want to put out some monthly goals to strive for. You know, to keep me in line with what's important, and then at the end of the month to look back and see my accomplishments, see what worked or didn't work for me.
So January was basically following my New Year's resolutions, you know, do well in school, be healthy, blah blah.
So here are some specific things I want to stick to:
1. Don't get ahead on readings (in particular for psych because then I get bored in class), but don't fall so much behind that it takes 3 days to catch up.
2. Hit the gym 1-3 days/week. It's okay to sacrifice a few days if I'm particularly busy or sore from soccer, but I need at least one day in there to get the blood pumping.
3. Don't skip class. I only did that once (today) in January, but it felt so good that I feel like if I let myself do it again, it could turn into a bad habit.
4. No eating out or spending money on things that aren't necessary. Yes, while I've been working a lot, I still have a load of expenses that need to be paid for. Aka bowling. I spent nearly $300 on it just in January..
5. Get to bed at a reasonable hour, even if I don't have class til 1 the next day (so I should be asleep by now!)
6. Create schedules the night before for the next day and follow through. This is probably the most important point, because it keeps me in check with all my classes.
Some of these I was doing in January but I need to do better. I can't really measure too much success yet, since school wise, there have been no exams or assignments due yet. In a few days I'll have a good read on where I'm at though, and if I need to change things up.
It should be a busy month, but we've got reading week in there to lessen the load a little bit so it should be a good month!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Giving It Your All
I'm competitive. We ALL know that. I've always thought that that's a good thing. It makes me work harder for things that I want. It means I deserve the things I get (and most times the things I don't get). Now apply this to sport. Soccer specifically. I have that drive, that urge to win. I can push myself that extra mile so that I stagger off the field, but knowing that I gave it my all.
I've always thought that was a good thing. Everyone loved me for that. Maybe that's why still to this day, even when it's maybe not appropriate or I go a little over the top, that I keep doing it. But if anything, it may have gotten worse.
I'm at the point where I'm not too sure it's a good thing anymore. Physically. Mentally. Not sure which one is worse, or which one I'm more afraid of.
The physical is probably the more threatening. What happens if I break my leg again? I lose everything. Fitness. Bowling. Soccer - obviously. The ability to sleep in (this seems silly but it could make a huge difference). A physical disability is a major concern. And I realized tonight that I'm on the edge. I basically flung myself into the boards (trying to keep the ball in play), ribs, knee and hip - hard. I was fine, just shook off the pang in my knee and kept fighting for the ball. I did it again (not as bad) right at the end of the game, mad that we/I couldn't get the winning goal. That's what I do. But what if it had been my leg straight into it? Or my head/neck? I've become a bit reckless.
And then the mental. I just assume that my level is level that everyone should be aiming for. Egotistical much? Or am I right? Obviously I'm not right to the extent it's gotten to. Some people just can't do it, plus we're talking div 3. I also don't want to be asking players to endanger themselves. I've got the action to my thoughts only somewhat under control, which I guess is kind of the problem here. I expect more effort from my teammates and I sort of let them know that, but I don't say aloud what my brain really thinks - fucking play hard or get off the field. But I also show a lot of exasperation with my body language. In our REC futsal league I was getting pissed and Amber could see it. IT'S REC. But I want to WIN.
Is the solution playing a level higher? Maybe. At least there I could play with more skilled players that know what to do. But that's not so much of an issue, it's the level of commitment and work ethic that I see going on on field. It gets to me when someone doesn't want to give it their best. What are you doing here then? It's competitive. Show some fight. Use your head a bit more - I know you're capable of it. And don't shell out $180 to just show up for 3 games and leave us high and dry with only one or two subs for each line. You made a commitment, now stick to it.
Or maybe this all really doesn't mean that much, and I'm just tired and frustrated. All of a sudden it's a Thursday night where I had to get up at 6:30 and spend 9hrs on campus, and in the past 7 days I've had next to no down time; working about 26 hours (where one day I was up 18 hours straight) and have been pretty physically active 3 out of the 4 school days so far this week. We haven't won an indoor soccer game in I don't know how long, and we have gotten default wins in futsal 2 out of 3 times already. I must be stressing too, because I kind of find myself behind on notes now, and an exam in 7 days time. I don't like to make excuses but I have to face it, it has been a pretty busy week. And it doesn't end. The next three days I work 16 hours.
I just need to get to bed, hit reboot, and maybe hopefully feel better off in the morning..
I've always thought that was a good thing. Everyone loved me for that. Maybe that's why still to this day, even when it's maybe not appropriate or I go a little over the top, that I keep doing it. But if anything, it may have gotten worse.
I'm at the point where I'm not too sure it's a good thing anymore. Physically. Mentally. Not sure which one is worse, or which one I'm more afraid of.
The physical is probably the more threatening. What happens if I break my leg again? I lose everything. Fitness. Bowling. Soccer - obviously. The ability to sleep in (this seems silly but it could make a huge difference). A physical disability is a major concern. And I realized tonight that I'm on the edge. I basically flung myself into the boards (trying to keep the ball in play), ribs, knee and hip - hard. I was fine, just shook off the pang in my knee and kept fighting for the ball. I did it again (not as bad) right at the end of the game, mad that we/I couldn't get the winning goal. That's what I do. But what if it had been my leg straight into it? Or my head/neck? I've become a bit reckless.
And then the mental. I just assume that my level is level that everyone should be aiming for. Egotistical much? Or am I right? Obviously I'm not right to the extent it's gotten to. Some people just can't do it, plus we're talking div 3. I also don't want to be asking players to endanger themselves. I've got the action to my thoughts only somewhat under control, which I guess is kind of the problem here. I expect more effort from my teammates and I sort of let them know that, but I don't say aloud what my brain really thinks - fucking play hard or get off the field. But I also show a lot of exasperation with my body language. In our REC futsal league I was getting pissed and Amber could see it. IT'S REC. But I want to WIN.
Is the solution playing a level higher? Maybe. At least there I could play with more skilled players that know what to do. But that's not so much of an issue, it's the level of commitment and work ethic that I see going on on field. It gets to me when someone doesn't want to give it their best. What are you doing here then? It's competitive. Show some fight. Use your head a bit more - I know you're capable of it. And don't shell out $180 to just show up for 3 games and leave us high and dry with only one or two subs for each line. You made a commitment, now stick to it.
Or maybe this all really doesn't mean that much, and I'm just tired and frustrated. All of a sudden it's a Thursday night where I had to get up at 6:30 and spend 9hrs on campus, and in the past 7 days I've had next to no down time; working about 26 hours (where one day I was up 18 hours straight) and have been pretty physically active 3 out of the 4 school days so far this week. We haven't won an indoor soccer game in I don't know how long, and we have gotten default wins in futsal 2 out of 3 times already. I must be stressing too, because I kind of find myself behind on notes now, and an exam in 7 days time. I don't like to make excuses but I have to face it, it has been a pretty busy week. And it doesn't end. The next three days I work 16 hours.
I just need to get to bed, hit reboot, and maybe hopefully feel better off in the morning..
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
News Paper
Random Post!
Every morning on my way to school I always grab a metro. I try to keep up with what's happening in the city and it's a good read while waiting for class to begin or if I'm just bored. Don't forget that sudoku puzzle!! That's probably my main reason for collecting the paper each day.
Right now I have three newspapers sitting next to me (though one is the Gateway, our school paper), yet to be read or really even touched, besides for being brought home. Why are they untouched? Well I've actually been pretty busy the past few days I guess or when I do have a few spare moments I've totally forgotten about it.
Shame on me I know. But I've done worse. I swear, last semester I went an entire week during finals, collecting papers and not doing them, but holding onto them because I want to do the sudoku. I had a humongous pile. I'm on way to that again.. whoops. I should really just throw them out. But I don't want to.
It's just something about me - obviously my stubbornness. Oh well!
Every morning on my way to school I always grab a metro. I try to keep up with what's happening in the city and it's a good read while waiting for class to begin or if I'm just bored. Don't forget that sudoku puzzle!! That's probably my main reason for collecting the paper each day.
Right now I have three newspapers sitting next to me (though one is the Gateway, our school paper), yet to be read or really even touched, besides for being brought home. Why are they untouched? Well I've actually been pretty busy the past few days I guess or when I do have a few spare moments I've totally forgotten about it.
Shame on me I know. But I've done worse. I swear, last semester I went an entire week during finals, collecting papers and not doing them, but holding onto them because I want to do the sudoku. I had a humongous pile. I'm on way to that again.. whoops. I should really just throw them out. But I don't want to.
It's just something about me - obviously my stubbornness. Oh well!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Back On The Wagon
After Sunday's devastation I was feeling a little lost and majorly off track from life. I knew it was just the bitter disappointment of facing adversity and losing, when I've never had to deal with that at this stage of qualifying for bowling, that had me feeling this way. So I was pro-active, and although feeling quite negatively about myself, made a plan to carry out the next day to rectify my course.
Besides not making it to the gym, I followed through and felt so much better than the day before. I didn't feel the need to plan out today, and I still got a lot done. Because my Tuesdays/Thursday have so much in them, it just feels so much easier to get many things done. It's funny how it's not the other way around, and wanting to do get stuff done on the days with 1 class.. I've got to figure out how to spend that time now.
Overall (minus the 4th place finish still fresh in my mind) I've been feeling great! Better than usual. Confident. Organized. My room has been tidy for a whole 2 days in a row!! Just that seems to energize me. I've only to rearrange work schedules that conflict with soccer and bowling tournaments and then it should all be good. I'm sort of glad to have 3-4 shifts a week now, I really need the money now that I've actually though ahead to all I want to do for bowling:
28th/29th of Jan Scholarship Tournament: Upwards of $100 if I want to enter a few times which I might very well do
Possibly world cup tournament in Feb: Unknown price
YBC Zones tournament in Feb: Possibly free, or at most.. $20?
New ball: Upwards of $200, including a deal from the pro shop. I'm sure I'd get something closer to $300 worth at a discount
Thumb slugs for 4 balls minimum: Upwards of $80
That's a lot of money to be throwing into a sport when I still have groceries to buy and my Safeway gift card is out. But at least it can be spread out a tiny bit, and like I said, I have quite a few shifts this month so I'm sure I'll be fine. But, it's me. I'm such a stickler for money. What happens if I want to go out drinking one night? Hmm might just wait for reading week.. :p
I've also been making some delicious meals lately! Motivated for being creative? Where did that come from? Anyways, I love the cookbook and so far I've made
-Mexican Lasagna
-Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes
-Artichoke Dip
And I'm planning on trying out recipes for
-Chicken with artichokes
-Fruity-o smoothy
-Powered up crispy treats
I'd also like to try my hand at chili sometime as well. I'm sure there's a good recipe in there for that. I'd still like to incorporate some more veggies, but at least I've been somewhat consistent for taking my vitamins; although only 1/3 of what I'm supposed to.. :p Oh well..!
Anyways that's my rant to get all caught up with what I've been up to. Thankfully major school stress hasn't hit yet! I should prepare for that..
Besides not making it to the gym, I followed through and felt so much better than the day before. I didn't feel the need to plan out today, and I still got a lot done. Because my Tuesdays/Thursday have so much in them, it just feels so much easier to get many things done. It's funny how it's not the other way around, and wanting to do get stuff done on the days with 1 class.. I've got to figure out how to spend that time now.
Overall (minus the 4th place finish still fresh in my mind) I've been feeling great! Better than usual. Confident. Organized. My room has been tidy for a whole 2 days in a row!! Just that seems to energize me. I've only to rearrange work schedules that conflict with soccer and bowling tournaments and then it should all be good. I'm sort of glad to have 3-4 shifts a week now, I really need the money now that I've actually though ahead to all I want to do for bowling:
28th/29th of Jan Scholarship Tournament: Upwards of $100 if I want to enter a few times which I might very well do
Possibly world cup tournament in Feb: Unknown price
YBC Zones tournament in Feb: Possibly free, or at most.. $20?
New ball: Upwards of $200, including a deal from the pro shop. I'm sure I'd get something closer to $300 worth at a discount
Thumb slugs for 4 balls minimum: Upwards of $80
That's a lot of money to be throwing into a sport when I still have groceries to buy and my Safeway gift card is out. But at least it can be spread out a tiny bit, and like I said, I have quite a few shifts this month so I'm sure I'll be fine. But, it's me. I'm such a stickler for money. What happens if I want to go out drinking one night? Hmm might just wait for reading week.. :p
I've also been making some delicious meals lately! Motivated for being creative? Where did that come from? Anyways, I love the cookbook and so far I've made
-Mexican Lasagna
-Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes
-Artichoke Dip
And I'm planning on trying out recipes for
-Chicken with artichokes
-Fruity-o smoothy
-Powered up crispy treats
I'd also like to try my hand at chili sometime as well. I'm sure there's a good recipe in there for that. I'd still like to incorporate some more veggies, but at least I've been somewhat consistent for taking my vitamins; although only 1/3 of what I'm supposed to.. :p Oh well..!
Anyways that's my rant to get all caught up with what I've been up to. Thankfully major school stress hasn't hit yet! I should prepare for that..
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Next Level
I know I've already said this, but I just want to reiterate the fact that I need to work harder this semester. Do a better job at being involved in my studies. Ya I did an alright job last semester, doing my readings and taking notes as I go, but I obviously need to push it a bit farther. I NEED A/A- in every class this semester. Looking at that GPA wise (3.7-4.0) is pretty daunting but when you look at the raw scores, I only need 85%+ for those marks. Easily attainable. Especially since, historically, Psych 105 marks go up from 104 (I had a B+), so check, CMPUT 101 is supposed to be pretty easy, plus I have that math/logical based brain (I'm already ahead in the course by trying one exercise by myself..), so check, PEDS 206 (Biomechanics) is basically physics, but it's a qualitative approach, so a brain like mine.. I'm assuming check, and lastly PERLS 207 (Physical Activity & Leisure for Special Populations) where we learn about disorders - cool & interesting, should be easy enough to memorize, so another check. And I actually have "friends" in PERLS and PEDS so we can group study! Yes!
Now all that being said, I'm by no means saying I'm going to have an easy semester. It's only going to be easy if I actually put in the effort. So once again, reading and taking notes (if it applies to exams), doing practice question after practice question (FINALLY I have 2 classes like this again, this is my bread and butter), looking over notes from the day before, etc. My plan is, after each class, either that day or the next, I get ahead on my study notes and do it lecture by lecture. That way I save myself time when it comes to exams, the material is already right there for me, I don't have to waste time compiling it all. And this way I go over for the 2nd time what we saw in class. I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier.
Another thing I did was print out and take note of when all exams and assignments are, so as to be expecting them and on the ball. I also printed out the marking schemes, to be able to see every day what it takes to get that A/A-, and to remind myself that I CAN do it. One exam/assignment at a time!
I'm hoping small adjustments will go a long way and get me into that program. I haven't felt this good about a semester since first year. Sticking with it might be a challenge at times, but as long as I don't fall off track for long it shouldn't be too bad. Plus that's what reading break is for, no?
This also allows for me to be busier. Win/win!! I should just be able to make sure to get in an extra day of bowling every other week or so. And this all being said, I'm not going to be able to do MTWRF gym days, which was really ambitious of me to say anyways, since I have soccer Thursdays that I can't be tired for. If I can do 2/3 a week I'll be happy. And I'm still debating doing Yoga/Bootcamp... Yoga would probably do wonders for relaxing though.. At $55 and numerous bowling tourneys to pay for this year, is it worth it? I'll take another few days to mull it over but I think I'll end up sucking it up and doing spending the money.$55 for a well rounded/balanced me? I can't really pass that up.
I'm finally feeling good about where I am again, I'm loving this plan I have set out. I just have to be cautious about how often I'm by myself, it's already too often.
So here's to a successful me this semester!
Good luck to the rest of you as well!
Now all that being said, I'm by no means saying I'm going to have an easy semester. It's only going to be easy if I actually put in the effort. So once again, reading and taking notes (if it applies to exams), doing practice question after practice question (FINALLY I have 2 classes like this again, this is my bread and butter), looking over notes from the day before, etc. My plan is, after each class, either that day or the next, I get ahead on my study notes and do it lecture by lecture. That way I save myself time when it comes to exams, the material is already right there for me, I don't have to waste time compiling it all. And this way I go over for the 2nd time what we saw in class. I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier.
Another thing I did was print out and take note of when all exams and assignments are, so as to be expecting them and on the ball. I also printed out the marking schemes, to be able to see every day what it takes to get that A/A-, and to remind myself that I CAN do it. One exam/assignment at a time!
I'm hoping small adjustments will go a long way and get me into that program. I haven't felt this good about a semester since first year. Sticking with it might be a challenge at times, but as long as I don't fall off track for long it shouldn't be too bad. Plus that's what reading break is for, no?
This also allows for me to be busier. Win/win!! I should just be able to make sure to get in an extra day of bowling every other week or so. And this all being said, I'm not going to be able to do MTWRF gym days, which was really ambitious of me to say anyways, since I have soccer Thursdays that I can't be tired for. If I can do 2/3 a week I'll be happy. And I'm still debating doing Yoga/Bootcamp... Yoga would probably do wonders for relaxing though.. At $55 and numerous bowling tourneys to pay for this year, is it worth it? I'll take another few days to mull it over but I think I'll end up sucking it up and doing spending the money.$55 for a well rounded/balanced me? I can't really pass that up.
I'm finally feeling good about where I am again, I'm loving this plan I have set out. I just have to be cautious about how often I'm by myself, it's already too often.
So here's to a successful me this semester!
Good luck to the rest of you as well!
Job Shadow Week
My fingers, toes, etc are crossed that I get placed with the Glen Sather Clinic here at the U of A during reading week!! Firstly, it's in the field that I might want to pursue (physical therapy/rehab), secondly I think I would learn a lot. Not just about physio but also about real life work. You know that thing called a career? It's a great chance to get a peek at what that's all about, and I'm hoping that I can make connections and have a summer job with them or maybe somewhere else. It would definitely be great to put on a cover letter at any rate. And then it also gives me something to do during that week.
I only applied for the one, because every other relevant position would be hell to get to using transit. And I really don't want to have a position with anywhere else. But now that I think about it, it wouldn't have hurt to apply and just have that experience of the work place in general. Oh well. Hopefully it works out.
I'm also refraining from telling the world on facebook just incase my physed 'friends' get the same idea and apply to to same place :p
Registration is until the 25th and I missed the info days so I'm not too sure if it's one person per placement (though I assume it is), if it's first come, first served, or if it's whose better 'qualified' (ie. is in the actual faculty at the u that the job relates to) or if it's how well your shpeal about why you want to do this comes across. I think I sounded fairly intelligent, convincing and excited to get the position so hopefully that's all I need.
Luck be on my side!!
I only applied for the one, because every other relevant position would be hell to get to using transit. And I really don't want to have a position with anywhere else. But now that I think about it, it wouldn't have hurt to apply and just have that experience of the work place in general. Oh well. Hopefully it works out.
I'm also refraining from telling the world on facebook just incase my physed 'friends' get the same idea and apply to to same place :p
Registration is until the 25th and I missed the info days so I'm not too sure if it's one person per placement (though I assume it is), if it's first come, first served, or if it's whose better 'qualified' (ie. is in the actual faculty at the u that the job relates to) or if it's how well your shpeal about why you want to do this comes across. I think I sounded fairly intelligent, convincing and excited to get the position so hopefully that's all I need.
Luck be on my side!!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Keeping With Goals
First a little spiel about bowling..
All of a sudden there is a slur of bowling activity. Jan 15 - CTF zones, step before provincials. Jan 28 & 29 - Edmonton Youth Scholarship. Feb 12 - World Cup. YBC zones will probably turn up soon. There's also ATPA sometime to qualify (AKA win $1000 for CNCs), and then provincials would start up in March. Basically 2 events a month. Which I am glad for but also I realized that means I'll be spending a lot of money soon. Today was $94 for 2 tourneys and league, eek! At least I got some moolah from the government (tax rebate or something of the sort) which should cover all that good stuff. I'm also thinking of re-hauling all of my balls, get what we call "switch grip", where you have one thumb insert that locks into place in all my balls. Which means exact same thumb hole for each ball. Which equals better.
Even though this was my plan for the year - as much bowling as possible, I still don't like the idea of throwing out that much cash. I still have other things I *need* to buy or spend money on. So in light of that, I'm going to try to keep better track of my money, and see if I can cut down in some places. Something that will help though: mom gave me her "old" espresso machine so that means less Starbucks/Timmies for me! And in turn that will help my diet too!!
Here's a sort of wish list of things I want to acquire, mostly just to better organize myself..
-Book ends (I don't have room for a bookcase)
-Closet organizer/hanging shelves or something similar
-Shoe organizer, my collection is finally growing! :p
I've also decided I want to get a bit more creative with meals, so I went through our cookbook for college students and found some really interesting recipes and bought ingredients for them today. I might post about them when I get around to making them!
So.. money, food and diet goals are well on their way. Now I need to look into an exercise class (kickboxing?), go rent a gym locker and get my uPass and I'll be pretty much set for the semester to begin!
Ps. I really need to find a way to deal with stress better so if you have any ideas or sites to refer me to, I'd love the help. I'm hopping going to the gym more often will help. Also some kind of relaxing technique would be muchly appreciated for my tournament next Sunday.. I care way too much, I think it's going to mess with my bowling..
All of a sudden there is a slur of bowling activity. Jan 15 - CTF zones, step before provincials. Jan 28 & 29 - Edmonton Youth Scholarship. Feb 12 - World Cup. YBC zones will probably turn up soon. There's also ATPA sometime to qualify (AKA win $1000 for CNCs), and then provincials would start up in March. Basically 2 events a month. Which I am glad for but also I realized that means I'll be spending a lot of money soon. Today was $94 for 2 tourneys and league, eek! At least I got some moolah from the government (tax rebate or something of the sort) which should cover all that good stuff. I'm also thinking of re-hauling all of my balls, get what we call "switch grip", where you have one thumb insert that locks into place in all my balls. Which means exact same thumb hole for each ball. Which equals better.
Even though this was my plan for the year - as much bowling as possible, I still don't like the idea of throwing out that much cash. I still have other things I *need* to buy or spend money on. So in light of that, I'm going to try to keep better track of my money, and see if I can cut down in some places. Something that will help though: mom gave me her "old" espresso machine so that means less Starbucks/Timmies for me! And in turn that will help my diet too!!
Here's a sort of wish list of things I want to acquire, mostly just to better organize myself..
-Book ends (I don't have room for a bookcase)
-Closet organizer/hanging shelves or something similar
-Shoe organizer, my collection is finally growing! :p
I've also decided I want to get a bit more creative with meals, so I went through our cookbook for college students and found some really interesting recipes and bought ingredients for them today. I might post about them when I get around to making them!
So.. money, food and diet goals are well on their way. Now I need to look into an exercise class (kickboxing?), go rent a gym locker and get my uPass and I'll be pretty much set for the semester to begin!
Ps. I really need to find a way to deal with stress better so if you have any ideas or sites to refer me to, I'd love the help. I'm hopping going to the gym more often will help. Also some kind of relaxing technique would be muchly appreciated for my tournament next Sunday.. I care way too much, I think it's going to mess with my bowling..
Thursday, January 5, 2012
I Was There
My time home in Calgary comes to a close tomorrow, and I'm glad to be going home. I remember last year I was super anxious to leave, I hadn't enjoyed being home at all, but this year was much better.
It seemed like an extremely long break and I spent most of it sitting at home all day watching TV. What else to do when you only have a few people in the city to hang out with, who are working? Plus I wouldn't want to spend ALL my time with them.
When I did get together with people it was great. Zoo lights, beer gardens, Mission Impossible, New Years & skating.
It was also World Juniors in Calgary & Edmonton the last 2 weeks and I was fortunate enough to get to go to a game and also get to see the fan zone, write on the Canadian Camaro, got a picture with the Stanley Cup, and cheer on Canada vs the Russians with about 50 other people. It really blew that we had to play for bronze but at least they got it. They showed true character, they played like Canadians play - they never gave up.
All I have left to do now is pack up: I have about 4 boxes of stuff to bring back and extra clothes that I picked up here. Thank goodness my mom is generous enough to drive me back to Edmonton.
I'm definitely ready to get back to real life, to feeling somewhat like an adult again, and to get back in the swing of things: AKA not more sitting around!!!
I've had a good time back in Calgary but it's time to get outta here! I hope everyone else had a nice and refreshing break as well!
It seemed like an extremely long break and I spent most of it sitting at home all day watching TV. What else to do when you only have a few people in the city to hang out with, who are working? Plus I wouldn't want to spend ALL my time with them.
When I did get together with people it was great. Zoo lights, beer gardens, Mission Impossible, New Years & skating.
It was also World Juniors in Calgary & Edmonton the last 2 weeks and I was fortunate enough to get to go to a game and also get to see the fan zone, write on the Canadian Camaro, got a picture with the Stanley Cup, and cheer on Canada vs the Russians with about 50 other people. It really blew that we had to play for bronze but at least they got it. They showed true character, they played like Canadians play - they never gave up.
All I have left to do now is pack up: I have about 4 boxes of stuff to bring back and extra clothes that I picked up here. Thank goodness my mom is generous enough to drive me back to Edmonton.
I'm definitely ready to get back to real life, to feeling somewhat like an adult again, and to get back in the swing of things: AKA not more sitting around!!!
I've had a good time back in Calgary but it's time to get outta here! I hope everyone else had a nice and refreshing break as well!
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