It was nice seeing everyone (except Joanne, who eluded me once again!)

Aarie, I'm sad to hear things are being confusing with Dan :| I know what you mean by being lonely though... Don't forget I lived alone for my first month in Penticton. It was extremely depressing. Having said that, it was also -10 and snowy and 30 mins away from the nearest grocery store... so yeah. Anyhow, you are only alone for a week, plus you still have friends and classmates around, so maybe you should try to hang out on campus or with friends more? You should try to take advantage of the aloneness by playing/making loud music, walking around in undies, and eating all the ice cream in the freezer :) or something. I don't know... Just trying to help :| I know I would totally do the first two! Hahaha

When Maggie and your mom return, you'll have company and things will be as usual, so although you miss their company now, all you can do at the moment is do your best to cope. Right? I think?

So I am going to switch gears just for a second to say two things:
1) so I was going to bring this box of Purdy's chocolates my mom gave me before I left to a potluck on Saturday (I know it's random, but it's kind of a big box for one person)... But I opened it to take a peek today (just to check out the variety! I swear!) and the... white thing (plastic? kind of thing?) that covers the chocolates (the thing under the lid? You know?) was all stuck. When i finally got it off, it turned out that the box must have gotten a bit crushed in my backpack so some chocolates were brutally destroyed :( So I decided it was too ugly to bring to a dinner... So I am going to eat it. Which makes me :) and :( at the same time. But overall slightly more sad... SO much friggin' chocolate!!!

2) I found out I got into the food science major!!!

Oh also, random, I remember that rainbow cake... You have to admit it was pretty awesome crisis aversion :)

The bus ride to Penticton was not as bad as the bus ride to Vancouver because I slept most of the 5.5 hour journey (the ride to Vancouver was 6 hours) as I started work two hours after getting off the bus :P

Aarie, I wish I could give you sound relationship advice, but I doubt I am the person to help as I know nothing about dating. It all seems very complicated to me :( I guess all I can say is, try to clarify what you both want I guess? For sure? Like, he definitely definitely only wants to be friends? Then maybe you should say you were confused because you made out, etc, and maybe you guys can still be friends and just set limits to keep things clear (ie, no making out?).

I don't know, maybe it's just me, but I'm no good when people are not straightforward and honest with me. It is extreeeemely stressful for me to keep guessing how everyone feels, etc, so I usually just ask people directly in order to avoid misunderstandings etc. That's just how I work best with others, including Dan. We are extremely open and if I ever have a question or feel uneasy about something, I am completely comfortable asking/telling him and working with him from there. Perhaps there is some allure to the mystere of a new relationship though? I don't know, I don't know. I honestly don't have a clue as to what I'm talking about anymore. That is my best shot at helping :( I hope it's okay enough to somewhat help a little... I guess what I'm saying is, for me, it would help to clarify what we are both looking for in the relationship (friends or more?) and to set boundaries, if so (if we are going to be friends, we are going to be friends, not booty call mates, etc). But yes, feel free to ignore any/all advice I dispense as it may not be good. Use your best judgement :)

Oh, since you have already had a blood test thing, you are totally prepared to donate blood now, Aarie!!! You can take my place as the stupid people won't let me go anymore >:| even though people need the blood... I get so mad when I read the stupid ads... STOP TELLING ME TO DONATE!!! GAH. Anyhow...

Ummm yep that's about it. The biggest news in my life has been shared (chocolates and food science major!!!). I am seriously still thinking abou the huge amount of chocolate in my fridge... :| I hope you guys are being productive :) and are having good weather. Supposed to hit 30 degrees Celsius here tomorrow :| I will dieeee in the heat this summer :(

-Chelsea