sorry i've been MIA for the past...long time. All of my presentations from my courses just happened to fall right beside eachother consecutively last week. first i thought if i mess up the first one i'm gonna get psyched out and mess up the next two, cause i need alot of confidence to make the presentation convincing, but it turned out somewhat the other way so i'm happy.
i can definitly hang out with you guys. my first exam (unfortunately, aaron) is april 8th (at night!!!!) so i guess i can't come to see you perform, i really really wanted to though, really. My last exam is april 17th so after that i'm a free woman.
My love life has been somewhat rocky lately. its really long and i don't want to reiterate here but i've been having alot of fights with oliver, which just happens to be the same time as all my presentations for school :P but we resolved things and the mexico trip (which has been threatened many times) is still going to happen. so i'll be gone from april 27th to may 12th.
congrats on the co-op lily, what are you going to be doing at safeway?
btw aaron have you finished your demo? i'm proud of you for all the stuff you're doing to get your name out there.
ann
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
the big news
hey aarie, i thought i'd just post quickly and let you know that i showed miao (my roommate) your newspaper pic on fb, and she says she's proud of you, haha :)
-chels
ps- lily, i told you it would be good if you got the safeway near you! :) hopefully you won't be late for work very often since you don't have too many excuses ;)
-chels
ps- lily, i told you it would be good if you got the safeway near you! :) hopefully you won't be late for work very often since you don't have too many excuses ;)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
In the paper!
It's okay that you can't come to the show, Chels. You're in another city, after all. I'll try and get someone to film it (I was thinking of using the camera from YouthCO since apparently it's okay to do other things with it) and then post it up on youtube or something. I'm so excited!
Good to hear about your placement, Lily. That must be so much more convenient.
Also awesome news, Chels! Now I'm really excited for April! Can't wait to see you! Hmm, but I guess everyone will be super busy and we won't be able to all hang out together... right?
For those that are going to see me play on the 8th, the time is apparently at 8:30, not 8:00... or so says the little box in the Xtra West newspaper where there's also a picture of me! Hahaha I knew from previous editions of the paper, they have pictures of the performers for their shows. So I picked up the newest edition today at the library, actually read the articles, until it came up to the little box featuring the performers for the next show... and there I was! I think I actually laughed out loud (but not like, howled or anything crazy. After all, I was still in the library). It was just kinda weird seeing a picture of myself in the paper. And then I got more excited after I saw it. I'll scan a copy of it and post it on my facebook event page and my myspace page... and maybe here too! (or you guys can just pick up a copy and see it for yourself)
I think that's about it for me. My plan to direct a short that I wrote is slowly getting there. Apparently I'm allowd to use the YouthCO camera (back to that) for that, as long as someone else isn't using it. Now I just need to find a few people and some equipment and we can finally get things rolling. Hurrah!
Well, that's about it from me. Good luck with whatever you guys are up to!
Aaron
Good to hear about your placement, Lily. That must be so much more convenient.
Also awesome news, Chels! Now I'm really excited for April! Can't wait to see you! Hmm, but I guess everyone will be super busy and we won't be able to all hang out together... right?
For those that are going to see me play on the 8th, the time is apparently at 8:30, not 8:00... or so says the little box in the Xtra West newspaper where there's also a picture of me! Hahaha I knew from previous editions of the paper, they have pictures of the performers for their shows. So I picked up the newest edition today at the library, actually read the articles, until it came up to the little box featuring the performers for the next show... and there I was! I think I actually laughed out loud (but not like, howled or anything crazy. After all, I was still in the library). It was just kinda weird seeing a picture of myself in the paper. And then I got more excited after I saw it. I'll scan a copy of it and post it on my facebook event page and my myspace page... and maybe here too! (or you guys can just pick up a copy and see it for yourself)
I think that's about it for me. My plan to direct a short that I wrote is slowly getting there. Apparently I'm allowd to use the YouthCO camera (back to that) for that, as long as someone else isn't using it. Now I just need to find a few people and some equipment and we can finally get things rolling. Hurrah!
Well, that's about it from me. Good luck with whatever you guys are up to!
Aaron
:O GASP
So many posts Lily!!!
Working on stupid online course stuff... I keep feeling like I have more important things to do though, hahaha. You know when you are supposed to be studying and you are not? When I work on AgSc course stuff, I get that feeling hahahahaha :P
Hey!!! O-M-G I almost forgot to say!!! I am coming back to Vancouver for the Easter weekend!!!! I know you guys will probably be super busy, but maybe I can stop by and talk for an hour or something? :) Especially Lily and Joanne and Ann, I know you guys have your exams. And also Aaron, I know you are always keeping busy! Also starting school soon! Again! (You must really love school, eh?)
Yay! (I just decided a couple days ago and confirmed today, so it's not like I was planning all along and didn't tell you guys or something..! I swear!)
-Chels :)
Working on stupid online course stuff... I keep feeling like I have more important things to do though, hahaha. You know when you are supposed to be studying and you are not? When I work on AgSc course stuff, I get that feeling hahahahaha :P
Hey!!! O-M-G I almost forgot to say!!! I am coming back to Vancouver for the Easter weekend!!!! I know you guys will probably be super busy, but maybe I can stop by and talk for an hour or something? :) Especially Lily and Joanne and Ann, I know you guys have your exams. And also Aaron, I know you are always keeping busy! Also starting school soon! Again! (You must really love school, eh?)
Yay! (I just decided a couple days ago and confirmed today, so it's not like I was planning all along and didn't tell you guys or something..! I swear!)
-Chels :)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Almost Done...
Lily, my job contract ends August 21st, but I will probably hang around here for a bit more as it is a vacation spot people actually pay to come to (haha) and I pay rent for the whole month so it's more worth it :P After that I will have to move all my stuff back home in Vancouver, then I think Dan and I are going to try to take a short vacation. What did you have in mind?
Aarie, sorry I can't make it. Really... I wish I could be there. Practice hard and have fun :)
Augh I don't really have much to say right now. I am really frustrated with the stupid bureaucracy and stupid AgSc (my online course) so my brain is pretty full. Also it is pretty late (11:15?) and that makes me really annoyed. I really hate going to bed late.
I will make another post when I am not angry,
Chels
Aarie, sorry I can't make it. Really... I wish I could be there. Practice hard and have fun :)
Augh I don't really have much to say right now. I am really frustrated with the stupid bureaucracy and stupid AgSc (my online course) so my brain is pretty full. Also it is pretty late (11:15?) and that makes me really annoyed. I really hate going to bed late.
I will make another post when I am not angry,
Chels
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Hey everyone,
thanks for all your concern. I finished my course of antibiotics last week. I`ve been lazy in not posting but here I am now.
Aaron, I would love to go. Please give me the address and time so I can mark it down and not forget!
I hope you're all doing well. Chels, I'm really happy that you got a coop position. I know you've been working hard in applying for them. I don't know my placement yet but when I find out i'll tell you.
Jeff Wang is 21 now. His bday was on march 16th. SHEESH! I can't wait to turn 21. That's the hallmark of adult/woman -hood. Bah!
Bill, my brother, and I have been cooking lately. On friday, I made chili :) mucho gracias! (that's all i know how say) haha.
Then today, we made stir fry. I told him to put oyster sauce but instead he put 1 cup of soysauce (the soy sauce is in a wide mouth bottle so I can't blame him completely). Anyways, It was very salty :(
I hope you're all doing well. talk to you later!
Lily
thanks for all your concern. I finished my course of antibiotics last week. I`ve been lazy in not posting but here I am now.
Aaron, I would love to go. Please give me the address and time so I can mark it down and not forget!
I hope you're all doing well. Chels, I'm really happy that you got a coop position. I know you've been working hard in applying for them. I don't know my placement yet but when I find out i'll tell you.
Jeff Wang is 21 now. His bday was on march 16th. SHEESH! I can't wait to turn 21. That's the hallmark of adult/woman -hood. Bah!
Bill, my brother, and I have been cooking lately. On friday, I made chili :) mucho gracias! (that's all i know how say) haha.
Then today, we made stir fry. I told him to put oyster sauce but instead he put 1 cup of soysauce (the soy sauce is in a wide mouth bottle so I can't blame him completely). Anyways, It was very salty :(
I hope you're all doing well. talk to you later!
Lily
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ready
Bekki told me about her UTI's. For her, it comes every now and then (maybe once every few months?) but I don't think it's painful... for her, anyway. Apparently, it just makes her feel like she has to go pee when she doesn't. Sounds like you have it a bit rougher. Bekki says cranberry juice helps. Have you tried that?
Ugh, that sounds really bad, Chels. I hope you're feeling better. It's good you left work early, even if you felt bad about it. And congrats about the job! Yeah, it's kinda sad to not have you around for the summer... does that mean you'd be coming back in September?
Well, I'm going to be playing a show (a real, 30-45 min show) on April 8th (a Wednesday) at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial drive. I really hope you guys can make it. It's for Xtra West's Cultural Series, where queer artists (filmmakers, artists, puppet show people apparently, etc.) go and perform for a bit. I think it'll be really cool. I'm really excited.
Oh, and my short film will be screening in Melbourne in a couple days, which kinda really cool. Did I tell you guys about that?
Anyhoo, I'm off to go grocery shopping. See ya!
Aaron
Ugh, that sounds really bad, Chels. I hope you're feeling better. It's good you left work early, even if you felt bad about it. And congrats about the job! Yeah, it's kinda sad to not have you around for the summer... does that mean you'd be coming back in September?
Well, I'm going to be playing a show (a real, 30-45 min show) on April 8th (a Wednesday) at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial drive. I really hope you guys can make it. It's for Xtra West's Cultural Series, where queer artists (filmmakers, artists, puppet show people apparently, etc.) go and perform for a bit. I think it'll be really cool. I'm really excited.
Oh, and my short film will be screening in Melbourne in a couple days, which kinda really cool. Did I tell you guys about that?
Anyhoo, I'm off to go grocery shopping. See ya!
Aaron
Sunday, March 15, 2009
goodbye again
hey everyone,
oh my poor lily! :( why? how did you get it? i think my sister had/has it. i think it was pretty bad... not to scare you or anything. so now how to you get rid of it? meds? i think cheryl said she was taking medication, but i don't think it worked very well for her... i am not too sure. anyways, she seems fine, and i know nothing major happened but i am still quite concerned about you.
aaron, that's great! thank goodness you have second plans (i tend to not do that... which is not a good habit... because if something fails, i am screwed basically!).
so news on my side...
well, first of all, dan and my parents and my brothers came to visit me this weekend (i don't know if dan or i told anyone... may have slipped my mind since i was really busy after i came back from vancouver). it was nice. oh and my roommate went to visit vancouver, somewhat coincidentally, so everyone fit in our house, haha. was a bit noisier than i am used to, but it was okay.
bad news: on friday, when i woke up, i had a sore throat. i figured it would go away. at lunch, i had a bad headache (i told dan the night before, i feel like i have a brain tumour... although to be fair, i don't know what that feels like. i think.) and i tried to work through it, but by mid afternoon, i was updating some MSDSs (material safety data sheets... ie, safety info sheets) and the internet was soooo slow (probably 1-2mins to load a page) that i honestly am embarrassed to admit it, but i kept falling asleep while the pages were loading, then waking up, checking if the pages were loaded, then sleeping again, etc. SO EMBARRASSING. fortunately, my supervisor is on vacation and the other lab technician was out for some reason (in another room, i guess). still, it was pretty bad. so the thing is, i have to catch a carpool to and from work since the research station is on a highway. so i was planning on going with Miao's supervisor, who was leaving at 4:30pm. but bu the time it was like... 3pm, my head hurt so bad i was almost crying... i felt like i was hallucinating/was in a dream/like i was going crazy and every time i moved, i felt dizzy. so i was desperate, and decided to go home with another co-op student who was leaving at 3:30pm. i seriously felt bad for leaving early (i am supposed to stay until 4pm), but i talked to the lab technician (who is really nice) and i seriously felt like i was going to pass out.
anyways, so yeah. i was really sick this weekend. i felt a bit better yesterday, and a bit better today again. still sore/swollen-feeling throat and a small headache, but definitely much better. oh yeah, i also had a bad fever on friday. i felt SO cold, i was wearing my winter coat in the lab and was still really cold (i wear that coat in -10 degree weather and when i go skiing/snowboarding at night, so it is really warm!)...
so yeah, my parents/brothers/dan left around noon or so. miao is coming back tonight so it all works out.
oh yeah, so also on friday, before i felt crazy hallucinatey, i got an email from HR person at the research centre, and i got a formal job offer for the summer term. i don't know if i told you guys about my interview... but yes. it is all confirmed now so i will be staying here for the summer! which i am kind of happy about but kind of sad about too. i mean, i miss you guys and dan... but i definitely don't miss living at home. also, i miss not paying rent. but it is going to be sooo nice here in the summer! someone told me during the summer, you can float down the river on inner tubes and it's super slow and relaxing, and you can hop off to swim around, etc. seems so fun!
anyhow, i need to run to canadian tire to buy an exercise ball (NEED TO EXERCISE!!! ugh!).
keep posting! :)
-chels
oh my poor lily! :( why? how did you get it? i think my sister had/has it. i think it was pretty bad... not to scare you or anything. so now how to you get rid of it? meds? i think cheryl said she was taking medication, but i don't think it worked very well for her... i am not too sure. anyways, she seems fine, and i know nothing major happened but i am still quite concerned about you.
aaron, that's great! thank goodness you have second plans (i tend to not do that... which is not a good habit... because if something fails, i am screwed basically!).
so news on my side...
well, first of all, dan and my parents and my brothers came to visit me this weekend (i don't know if dan or i told anyone... may have slipped my mind since i was really busy after i came back from vancouver). it was nice. oh and my roommate went to visit vancouver, somewhat coincidentally, so everyone fit in our house, haha. was a bit noisier than i am used to, but it was okay.
bad news: on friday, when i woke up, i had a sore throat. i figured it would go away. at lunch, i had a bad headache (i told dan the night before, i feel like i have a brain tumour... although to be fair, i don't know what that feels like. i think.) and i tried to work through it, but by mid afternoon, i was updating some MSDSs (material safety data sheets... ie, safety info sheets) and the internet was soooo slow (probably 1-2mins to load a page) that i honestly am embarrassed to admit it, but i kept falling asleep while the pages were loading, then waking up, checking if the pages were loaded, then sleeping again, etc. SO EMBARRASSING. fortunately, my supervisor is on vacation and the other lab technician was out for some reason (in another room, i guess). still, it was pretty bad. so the thing is, i have to catch a carpool to and from work since the research station is on a highway. so i was planning on going with Miao's supervisor, who was leaving at 4:30pm. but bu the time it was like... 3pm, my head hurt so bad i was almost crying... i felt like i was hallucinating/was in a dream/like i was going crazy and every time i moved, i felt dizzy. so i was desperate, and decided to go home with another co-op student who was leaving at 3:30pm. i seriously felt bad for leaving early (i am supposed to stay until 4pm), but i talked to the lab technician (who is really nice) and i seriously felt like i was going to pass out.
anyways, so yeah. i was really sick this weekend. i felt a bit better yesterday, and a bit better today again. still sore/swollen-feeling throat and a small headache, but definitely much better. oh yeah, i also had a bad fever on friday. i felt SO cold, i was wearing my winter coat in the lab and was still really cold (i wear that coat in -10 degree weather and when i go skiing/snowboarding at night, so it is really warm!)...
so yeah, my parents/brothers/dan left around noon or so. miao is coming back tonight so it all works out.
oh yeah, so also on friday, before i felt crazy hallucinatey, i got an email from HR person at the research centre, and i got a formal job offer for the summer term. i don't know if i told you guys about my interview... but yes. it is all confirmed now so i will be staying here for the summer! which i am kind of happy about but kind of sad about too. i mean, i miss you guys and dan... but i definitely don't miss living at home. also, i miss not paying rent. but it is going to be sooo nice here in the summer! someone told me during the summer, you can float down the river on inner tubes and it's super slow and relaxing, and you can hop off to swim around, etc. seems so fun!
anyhow, i need to run to canadian tire to buy an exercise ball (NEED TO EXERCISE!!! ugh!).
keep posting! :)
-chels
Saturday, March 14, 2009
URINARY...URINARY...URINARY... INFECTION!!!
I have a UTI :( I knew I had something like that but i thought it would go away. I know this is a bad because i'm a future health care professional and i didn't follow my instincts nor my physical state. But yeah. The past 3 days, i've been experiencing nausea and what i thought to be indigestion. Also, this past wed, I had TERRIBLE pelvic cramps (i don't want to say abdominal because it's not the abdominal area, it's below your hip bone which is where the true/lesser pelvis is.
Anyways, yea so that's bad. The doctor also said my urine has White blood cells which is obviously bad because blood shouldn't pass through your urine if your kidneys are functioning.
So that's what I've been up to. I don't know if i wrote about this but skits night went well, so i've been told. Because I acted like a tyrant, I don't like that night but I still like the event because it's unique.
Congratz Aaron on getting into Langara. If you need help, I'm always here.
BLADDER OUT! :)
I have a UTI :( I knew I had something like that but i thought it would go away. I know this is a bad because i'm a future health care professional and i didn't follow my instincts nor my physical state. But yeah. The past 3 days, i've been experiencing nausea and what i thought to be indigestion. Also, this past wed, I had TERRIBLE pelvic cramps (i don't want to say abdominal because it's not the abdominal area, it's below your hip bone which is where the true/lesser pelvis is.
Anyways, yea so that's bad. The doctor also said my urine has White blood cells which is obviously bad because blood shouldn't pass through your urine if your kidneys are functioning.
So that's what I've been up to. I don't know if i wrote about this but skits night went well, so i've been told. Because I acted like a tyrant, I don't like that night but I still like the event because it's unique.
Congratz Aaron on getting into Langara. If you need help, I'm always here.
BLADDER OUT! :)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
New Kelly Clarkson album! Yah!
Haha sounds like a succesful stalking mission.
I don't think I mentioned this yet, but since I didn't get into Berklee, my backup plan was Langara, in the General Arts program. A couple days after finding out I didn't get in, I applied online, and on this Monday, I got a letter from them, telling me I had been accepted. Which was great, yeah, but I was slightly confused, as I hadn't handed any of my transcripts in. I figured that they probably got my marks online since both VFS and VCC were listed under the drop-down menu of post-secondary schools.
So yay. Registration starts on March 31st, so there are still quite a few days before I actually get to pick courses and stuff. I guess I'm excited?
It's so crazy. Two of my former classmates from VFS are getting married (to each other, not separately). They started dating I guess during last term? I don't know about everyone else, but I was like, "What?? Seriously?" But apparently they're getting married. Weird. And one of my other friends from VFS is pregnant. Also weird!!!
Good hear you're okay, Chels. It was really good to see you!
Hope everyone's doing alright. Let's make another day to hang out, shall we?
Aaron
I don't think I mentioned this yet, but since I didn't get into Berklee, my backup plan was Langara, in the General Arts program. A couple days after finding out I didn't get in, I applied online, and on this Monday, I got a letter from them, telling me I had been accepted. Which was great, yeah, but I was slightly confused, as I hadn't handed any of my transcripts in. I figured that they probably got my marks online since both VFS and VCC were listed under the drop-down menu of post-secondary schools.
So yay. Registration starts on March 31st, so there are still quite a few days before I actually get to pick courses and stuff. I guess I'm excited?
It's so crazy. Two of my former classmates from VFS are getting married (to each other, not separately). They started dating I guess during last term? I don't know about everyone else, but I was like, "What?? Seriously?" But apparently they're getting married. Weird. And one of my other friends from VFS is pregnant. Also weird!!!
Good hear you're okay, Chels. It was really good to see you!
Hope everyone's doing alright. Let's make another day to hang out, shall we?
Aaron
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
back to my home away from home
hey guys,
just wanted to post to let you all know i got home safely.
i should shower/nap because i have to get up for work in an hour :P haha
talk to you guys later,
chels
just wanted to post to let you all know i got home safely.
i should shower/nap because i have to get up for work in an hour :P haha
talk to you guys later,
chels
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Putting the pieces back together
Thanks for the support, Chels (and Lily, for phoning me). I spent a few minutes feeling kinda crappy, but then I thought about the positive things about staying in Vancouver (continuing to work on my documentary film project, recording music, playing shows hopefully, and of course, you guys) and I felt a lot better. I told my mom (or rather, I told my grandma during lunch at the Golden Swan and she told my mom when she joined us) and the first thing my mom said to me was, "I told you so." So yeah... I don't know if my dad knows. I'm sure he's thinking the same thing anyway.
My mom isn't being as... harsh as I thought she would be. I thought she'd be mentioning it at every turn and conversation, but amazingly, she's not.
In other (better) news, my short film from film school got into another festival -- this one in Grenoble, France, which is really cool. I also finished my third documentary short a few days ago and it'll be screening at a conference in Edmonton tomorrow, which is also interesting. We were given a deadline for this one and I wasn't really expecting it, so when it came down to the day, it didn't turn out as awesome as I wanted it to be. But that's okay because I feel like with each new film, I'm learning a lot and I get to make things better.
I had possibly the stupidest thought in the world last night... I don't even know if it's worth repeating. It'll probably be more cohesive if I say it... maybe in a vlog or something.
Ann, have you handed in your application to HMV yet? I did it on Sunday, so now it's waiting time yet again.
Anyway, I'm alright. I'm applying to Langara, like I said I would, but the site is a little confusing. I really hope to see you guys soon.
Aaron
My mom isn't being as... harsh as I thought she would be. I thought she'd be mentioning it at every turn and conversation, but amazingly, she's not.
In other (better) news, my short film from film school got into another festival -- this one in Grenoble, France, which is really cool. I also finished my third documentary short a few days ago and it'll be screening at a conference in Edmonton tomorrow, which is also interesting. We were given a deadline for this one and I wasn't really expecting it, so when it came down to the day, it didn't turn out as awesome as I wanted it to be. But that's okay because I feel like with each new film, I'm learning a lot and I get to make things better.
I had possibly the stupidest thought in the world last night... I don't even know if it's worth repeating. It'll probably be more cohesive if I say it... maybe in a vlog or something.
Ann, have you handed in your application to HMV yet? I did it on Sunday, so now it's waiting time yet again.
Anyway, I'm alright. I'm applying to Langara, like I said I would, but the site is a little confusing. I really hope to see you guys soon.
Aaron
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Frick
LEGEND
Light blue is message to Aarie (anyone can read, it's just really long!)
Light pink is message to Lily (same thing about reading it)
Green is for Jo and Ann (sorry I didn't say more but hopefully we will talk soon anyway!)
Oh Aarie, I am so sorry :( I was so ready for you to get in... I am sorry I am not there (physically) for you. I logged onto MSN just now though and if you want, I can talk to you there. Also email, of course.
And Aarie, just so you know... You are 100% welcome to stay with me for a bit. I know this will not necessarily give your life new meaning or solve all your problems, but it is very peaceful here and sometimes you just need some time away to clear your mind. Round trip tickests should be just under $80 if you book 14 days ahead. I live 10 mins away from the greyhound station in Penticton, and Dan can drive you to the station in Vancouver if you need a ride. Don't feel like you need to come or you are obligated to do anything. I just don't know what you're feeling/thinking right now and I just want to put that out there for you. As long as you are comfortable sleeping on the same bed as me (I think I have a double bed... same size as yours?) or on the couch (which is quite big and really comfortable), it's cool with me. I have a roommate, but she is awesome. Although she has never met a gay person -- only lesbians. Just as a random note (she is not homophobic though, just has not had the opportunity to meet someone gay).
Anyways, I know I am getting awfully specific... I am not planning things, I just want you to know it is seriously an option. Not like really "out there" or impossible. It is totally fine, though I will be out for work from 8am to 5pm. This is a good place to chill. Just chill. If that's what you need.
We live downtown (but really, it's super quiet. More like Dunbar than DT Vancouver...) so we are close to all the shops. We are also somewhat close to the beach (if you want to walk around) and a casino (haha) and... hmm... dunno. That's about it. But yes. Seriously, just if you need to take some time off from your norm, think about it.
Oh yes, we are across the street from the library museum too! (I can actually access our wireless internet from the library, that's how close we are. Probably a 30 second walk.)
Lily, I am super super sorry but I may have to push our plans back a smidge. It's complicated. It has to do with my stupid online course that requires you to BE in the stupid friggin city to do anything... it makes me really mad. Jeez. Anyways, so to make a long and stupid story short, my ONLINE course basically requires me to BE there to do most of the work, and something is happening that Saturday morning/afternoon (I asked but my group members did not know exactly what time it ended) and since I will probably not be coming back to Vancouver for the rest of the term, I basically HAVE to be there. Yes. For a friggin' online course. If I wanted to be there, I'd take a normal, not online course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just found out about this yesterday, so it was news to me too...
So yeah, I honestly am really really sorry about that. I will probably not finish that late, so I think I should be available in late afternoon, but I am pretty certain I won't be able to make it for lunch. We can just do whatever is most convenient for you and meet where it is easy for you. I will be on UBC campus on Saturday morning so I can bus anywhere.
Ann and Jo, will I see you on Sunday along with Aarie?
See you all soon, I hope,
Chels :)
Light blue is message to Aarie (anyone can read, it's just really long!)
Light pink is message to Lily (same thing about reading it)
Green is for Jo and Ann (sorry I didn't say more but hopefully we will talk soon anyway!)
Oh Aarie, I am so sorry :( I was so ready for you to get in... I am sorry I am not there (physically) for you. I logged onto MSN just now though and if you want, I can talk to you there. Also email, of course.
And Aarie, just so you know... You are 100% welcome to stay with me for a bit. I know this will not necessarily give your life new meaning or solve all your problems, but it is very peaceful here and sometimes you just need some time away to clear your mind. Round trip tickests should be just under $80 if you book 14 days ahead. I live 10 mins away from the greyhound station in Penticton, and Dan can drive you to the station in Vancouver if you need a ride. Don't feel like you need to come or you are obligated to do anything. I just don't know what you're feeling/thinking right now and I just want to put that out there for you. As long as you are comfortable sleeping on the same bed as me (I think I have a double bed... same size as yours?) or on the couch (which is quite big and really comfortable), it's cool with me. I have a roommate, but she is awesome. Although she has never met a gay person -- only lesbians. Just as a random note (she is not homophobic though, just has not had the opportunity to meet someone gay).
Anyways, I know I am getting awfully specific... I am not planning things, I just want you to know it is seriously an option. Not like really "out there" or impossible. It is totally fine, though I will be out for work from 8am to 5pm. This is a good place to chill. Just chill. If that's what you need.
We live downtown (but really, it's super quiet. More like Dunbar than DT Vancouver...) so we are close to all the shops. We are also somewhat close to the beach (if you want to walk around) and a casino (haha) and... hmm... dunno. That's about it. But yes. Seriously, just if you need to take some time off from your norm, think about it.
Oh yes, we are across the street from the library museum too! (I can actually access our wireless internet from the library, that's how close we are. Probably a 30 second walk.)
Lily, I am super super sorry but I may have to push our plans back a smidge. It's complicated. It has to do with my stupid online course that requires you to BE in the stupid friggin city to do anything... it makes me really mad. Jeez. Anyways, so to make a long and stupid story short, my ONLINE course basically requires me to BE there to do most of the work, and something is happening that Saturday morning/afternoon (I asked but my group members did not know exactly what time it ended) and since I will probably not be coming back to Vancouver for the rest of the term, I basically HAVE to be there. Yes. For a friggin' online course. If I wanted to be there, I'd take a normal, not online course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just found out about this yesterday, so it was news to me too...
So yeah, I honestly am really really sorry about that. I will probably not finish that late, so I think I should be available in late afternoon, but I am pretty certain I won't be able to make it for lunch. We can just do whatever is most convenient for you and meet where it is easy for you. I will be on UBC campus on Saturday morning so I can bus anywhere.
Ann and Jo, will I see you on Sunday along with Aarie?
See you all soon, I hope,
Chels :)
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