Alberta re-cap

I'm home now! Got in about 7pm last night after a good flight.

To be honest I didn't want to come home at.all.

Like I mean, I almost begged not to leave.

You have to understand, yes I was glad to see my parents and cats but now that I'm home, I hate the city.

Like can't-wait-to-move hate it.

The country is really starting to grow on me.

In case you have no clue where I was look at the maps below.





I live in Toronto, and flew to Alberta (teal province.)

If you  look closely, you will see a town named Camrose. It southeast from Edmonton. Camrose is like 15 minutes away from my aunts/uncles house.

The house and school is located in New Norway.

I had a wonderful time. I loved hanging out with my family. It's very hard since I live here and they live so far. The four of them come every summer for a few weeks to visit my grandparents so we get to see them then.

I was able to come to school with my aunt who teaches grade 1. It was great, just being able to get more teaching experience. My cousin Eric was so sweet and picked me up at the gr.1 class room and he took me upstairs to have lunch with his friends. They were all so sweet to me. (fyi: its a k-12 school, with one grade per class. ya I told you it was country)

My cousin Megan, who is 6 months younger than me, invited me out to hang with her friends, which I was glad about. We went to the movies one night with her girlfriends, Bridemaids is so funny! Like, crying-funny. Friday night was the school's (where my aunt teaches, where my cousins go/went to) grad. After was a dance which I got into. I'm glad I did because I met a real cowboy! We danced all night together. Okay, enough day dreaming.

The country is so different from the city. Duh! I love the quietness of the country. The clean(ish) air. How everyone looks out for eachother. New Norway school is like a big family. One big family.

I can't wait to go back. My aunt told me after that I am always invited to come. Trust me, I would live there if I could. One day, hopefully.

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Now that I'm home, I can blog without  people looking around. I sorta like to read blogs when no one bugs me. And now I have my tv :) I may or may not have stayed up till 3am last night to watch a few!

happy monday!

I'll miss them

                                  There are a few things these days that are justing getting me down.

Nothing big, but just things that make me a wee bit down.

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I feel like all my neighbours are moving these days. Well if you count 3 to be all of them, but it feels like a lot.

Let's start with R. R has lived across the street from my family for 20 years. He's a single guy who is moving into a condo in the fall. For the time being he will be living with his brother about 30 mins away untill the condo is 100% done. Last week, R put the house up for sale. The open houses were saturday and sunday and both had loads of people looking at the house. I don't really talk to R, except for the wave, smile and hi but I'll miss shoveling for him during the winter.

Next is my Auntie Pat. She's not really my aunt but the sotry is, my grandparents owned her house years a go and sold it to Pat's mom. Pat later bought the house when her mom died and has lived there for close to 40 years. Last winter Pat had a bad fall and was in the hospital for weeks. Her nephew, who stops by a lot, thought putting Pat in the nursing home would be best. She's in there now and liking it. G and D (nephew and his wife) were suppsosed to move into Pat's house, that changed. Last week, a man drove up and was talking to G, he said his sister-in-law was looking to move into this area, would G know of any houses that were being put on the market? Oh he did. Pat's house. Right then and there G said "you can buy this one." Yup, that's right, no agents, all under the table. That's the second one to leave.

Last is my neighbour who lives two doors down from me. This one is sad. M was married for decads to J. J had a temper and anger issues. He was the one who beat her, and at one time threaten to shot her with his hunting gun. The police and SWAT team was called. He had no friends, no family came around because he was so grumpy. I remember one time my cousins are I were playing tag on the street. My cousin Brandon

Letter to Oprah

Dear Oprah,

That's it, your show is now off the air after 25 wonderful years. Out of those 25 years, I've watched 19. My mom would watch Days of Our Life and then your show at 4pm. No matter what the topic I would always watch because the topics were awesome, very educational and helpful. You actually helped formed my addiction of Dr. Phil.

I remember the day that I heard what I thought was a rumour of you going off the air May 2011. Talk about disbelief. But now? It's here. Come four o'clock, we won't see a new episode of Oprah. The re-runs will help but there is nothing like sitting down after a long day at work and watching a confident, beautiful women do her thang. If someone asked me what was my favourite episode I honestly have no clue which one I would pick. Maybe the one time you had all teachers in your audience for your favourite things. I love when people (you) talk about how great and hard working teachers are, its times like this where I know being a teacher is my calling. No body will ever be as influential as you were (as still are.) No body will make such an impact on the world like you are. No body will love as you have.

The one thing I will miss the most of your show is how the next day, everyone talks about what was done during the hour, the stars that were your guests and did Tom Cruise really jump on the couch?!

It has been a wonderful 25 years. A wonderful 25 years of inviting you into my home every weekday at 4pm.

As Jada Pinkett Smith said "Oprah, you have practically raised us." That could can't be any truer.

Thank you for everything Oprah. Thanks.

Love Always,
Sarah.

Kids say funny stuff

The things I hear while working with children makes my day.

The best ones are the times where we (kids and I) are in the water and I'm teaching them,

and one the kids says somethings so funny and it just makes me literally stop the lesson and laugh. 

Since I've been going to school with my aunt the past two weeks I've heard some pretty cute stuff.

* After the morning announcements my aunt says to the grade 1's "good morning beautiful and handsome grade 1's."

 And they say "good morning Mrs.S********."

This time one of the boys said "good morning beautiful Mrs.S"

Gotta love it. How could that not make you feel good?!

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*Last week a little girl came up to me after morning recess and held out a rock. I told her that it was beautiful and asked if she found it outside. She did. Right then her teacher (my aunt)asked everyone to take their seats, she then have me the rock! and a flower later!

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*Every morning the kids have this little poem they have to read out loud. Its short and about a mouse with soup. The "special person" of the day gets to pick how they read it (either sitting, jumping, turning around ect.) So this little boy thought for a second and said "push ups." So here I am in a dressy shirt and jeans doing push ups! Crazy...but cute.

I'll miss these kids. Really, I will.

happy Wednesday!

y'all better be watching Oprah's final show!

little women

Friday night my aunt, cousin and me went to edmonton to see Little Women. It was so nice to get all dolled up and have dinner at Tim Hortons! The play? Was so good. My aunt said at the end "I wish I had a sister" and I would love that. Good thing I have Karen. 

my aunt and me, People say we look alike

can you believe we are cousins?!  

us girls

Love this one

the set

again. 

When I'm out with my aunt/cousin, people always think me and my aunt are mother/daughter not my cousin Meghan! Fyi: my uncle is blond hair, blue eyes type of guy so thats where they get it from.

happy tuesday!

So far so good

Guess who got the internet working on her laptop? Yup, thats right. I was, to be honest getting used to not using my mac but I really missed blogging! Seriously let's not do this again.

Here are some pictures of my week so far.

Aren't we cute?

She's coming home with me

Thursday Randoms

I've missed being random with blogger. So here we go!

On saturday, it was ladies class at church. Karen and I had big roles. She taught the lesson and I lead singing. I don't think I have the best voice but I was honoured that I was asked. I don't know how good i was, my throat was KILLING me.

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Having no tv has it's blessings. Since I'm not camped out on the couch, I have more time to be with God. Over the past few days I've really spent more time in prayer and reading. I know God loves it! :)

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I got a spray tan last wednesday. Now? It's all gone. Yup, $45 dollars down the drain. It shouldn't matter that I was in the water last thursday  for 10 minutes and friday for 30 minutes teaching. I showered each time and put lotion on. And let's not talk about how thursday I woke up and had huge white marks on my neck. It was nasty! I went back and the guy put some tanning lotion on it. Did it work? Just guess. I was excited because I didn't want to use a tanning bed a) I wanted something fast and b) we all know the risks. I'e tried the lotions but I always get streaks. Does anyone use a good kind?

I'm very sad.

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My aunt and uncle always have cats. When I was here a few years a go, I swear there were at least 7. Oh boy was I in heaven! Those kittens? Loved me. This time there are only two. One who hates people and then this little kitten who is the cutest thing eva! Since I pay attention to here, she always wakes up from her nap when I come outside so I can pet here. I love cats!

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In alberta, it's two hours behind toronto time. So when I'm going to bed here at 12 (which is somewhat normal for me) it's really 2am! My body finally told me last night to jump into bed once 10 came around.

well thats enough randoms.

happy thursday!

Pictures so far

This? Is what I get to look at each day.

There is something so beautiful of the country.

I mean, I've been here 3 days and 5 cars have driven past this house.

Talk about peaceful.

I plan to print this once I'm home and hang it

oh yes, they have chickens

the dog, lucky

when I said counrty, I meant it!

I have more pictures but to load these 4 took me about 15 minutes.

happy wednesday!

checking in

I feel so disconnected to the real world blog world. As you know I'm in the middle of no where in Alberta, Canada. I thought by bringing my laptop I would blog in my room and watch tv at night before bed, same as before. You know what they say about assuming.

Sunday, I asked my uncle for his password for his wi-fi. Long story short I have to have a usb like thing in my computer but needed a password from home to get on. It would be so easy to call my parents back home but they were shopping in the US. They got home a few hours a go and called with the password. I tried getting on but no luck, hopefully when the uncle comes home, he can help me.

I'm SO behind on my tv shows it ain't even funny. Everyday I make a note on my phone what shows I need to watch when I get home. I swear to you that I will spend a whole two days catching up. The tv here has 3 flippin channels. Only one tv, I might add. So we all watch tv together. It's cute but not when I like watching tv by myself! At least they have Oprah. I would die if I couldn't watch her final show. And? My uncle is only allowed 5 g bites a month for video streaming so those hours shows would eat it up! Joy.

All bitterness aside, I'm having a great time, ya know being one with nature. I went to school with my aunt who teaches grade 1 today. It was only a half day so it was nice to ease into the school. Yesterday, my aunt and I went to a zumba class. I've never been but love it! We might go another night.

I do apolize for not commenting on peoples blogs. When I log into blogger from the home comp, and click on the blogs to read 9/10 times it "kicks" me out of their site. A.N.N.O.Y.I.N.G! I do read them but only from my reader.

I *hopefully* will have my computer up so I can show y'all pictures from the country. If not, I'll stick with the posts with no pictures.

happy tuesday!
For all those prayer warriors, pray for my sanity as I'm going thru detox.

I'm alive!

I had a good blog post that I was planning on writing today about what my two weeks in Alberta might look like.
I powered up my Mac to find that I needed a password from home to access my uncles internet.
That being said: I a) can't watch my fav shows until I get home. All because my uncle can't go over 5g bites of video streaming a month. Also with no internet I can't blog until my parents get home and text me the password. Le sigh. I don't want to blog on their computer so I'm forced to blog on my iPhone. As you can tell. I promise that the second I have the password I will be back blogging!
Until then I will miss venting to you all.
And please, nothing big happen. I don't want to feel left out.

I'm leaving on a jet plane!

When you read that title did you say it in a sing-song voice?! Well, just say you did for me. 

Its Saturday..meaning time for Saturday Morning Scene with Katie. 

I'm leaving for my two week vacation to visit my aunt/uncle and my two younger cousins. Not really younger since Meghan is 6 months younger and Eric is 2 years. I haven't seen them since July and haven't been to their house since 2006. I bet a lot has changed. 

My flight takes off tomorrow at 8:50am (i rather get there early so they day isn't wasted) 

Since I have t-minus 24 hours and half of that is sleeping, you would think I would be packed and ready to go! Nope, not the case. I have some packed but not close to being done. 

So I have a big suitcase and a small duffel bag (which may or may not be filled just with shoes!) 

I like shoes and since I'll be going to school with my aunt every day to teach grade one I NEED to look nice!  :) 

Well since I have more packing to do, along with ladies class at church today with a potluck this time around, I really should get a move on!

happy saturdays ladies!

Go link up with Katie!

weekly randoms

Ready for some randoms?


After much debate, I got a spray tan wednesday. I love the look of a healthy glow and now that it's warm enough to wear skirts and dresses I want my legs to not look so ghostly white! I honestly look like I spent a week in florida soaking up the sun. I said on twitter that I could get used to getting one every month.
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I got the sweetest email from my aunt, (the one who I'm visiting for two weeks starting sunday). She basically wanted to know what I wanted her to buy, and if I wanted to come to her last session of zumba monday night. I'm so excited to spend two weeks out west. I love my family and its hard seeing them only two weeks once a year, so it'll be nice to have two whole weeks together!
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I found out that the real estate agent building around the corner from me is moving down the street because of rent. Guess what might be put in its place!? How bout star friggin bucks! Honestly, it's a 30 second walk from my house. I can so see myself blogging  studying there all the time!
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Karen finally found a job! After months of searching for a summer job she got one. It's at the funeral home where her parents and two sisters work. We sometimes joke that it should be re-named "The E(karenslastname) Funeral Home." Her first shift is friday!
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It makes me sad that in the next coming weeks, my shows will be ending for the season. And lets not talk about how every time I watch Oprah, her commercials counting down the numbers of shows till the last one, or celebrities talking about their fav moment, make me cry. I could go on but I'll save it for another post. Oprah just can't leave!
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Well friends, hope you enjoyed that random post. I gotta get packing! Happy friday!

feeling blue

                                  There are a few things these days that are just getting me down.

Nothing big, but just things that make me a wee bit down.

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I feel like all my neighbours are moving these days. Well if you count 3 to be all of them, but it feels like a lot.

Let's start with R. R has lived across the street from my family for 20 years. He's a single guy who is moving into a condo in the fall. For the time being he will be living with his brother about 30 mins away until the condo is 100% done. Last week, R put the house up for sale. The open houses were Saturday and Sunday and both had loads of people looking at the house. I don't really talk to R, except for the wave, smile and hi but I'll miss shoveling for him during the winter.

Next is my Auntie Pat. She's not really my aunt but the story is, my grandparents owned her house years a go and sold it to Pat's mom. Pat later bought the house when her mom died and has lived there for close to 40 years. Last winter Pat had a bad fall and was in the hospital for weeks. Her nephew, who stops by a lot, thought putting Pat in the nursing home would be best. She's in there now and liking it. G and D (nephew and his wife) were suppose to move into Pat's house, that changed. Last week, a man drove up and was talking to G, he said his sister-in-law was looking to move into this area, would G know of any houses that were being put on the market? Oh he did. Pat's house. Right then and there G said "you can buy this one." Yup, that's right, no agents, all under the table. That's the second one to leave.

Last is my neighbour who lives two doors down from me. This one is sad. M was married for decades to J. J had a temper and anger issues. He was the one who beat her, and at one time threaten to shot her with his hunting gun. The police and SWAT team was called. He had no friends, no family came around because he was so grumpy. I remember one time my cousins are I were playing tag on the street. My cousin Brandon stopped and bent down to tie his shoelace. I guess Brandon had stepped on J's lawn and he came outside and yelled  "get off the lawn!" at Brandon. We were told not to play around his sidewalk again. At this time, M had moved out and lived 2 hours away with her sister. She came maybe once a month to check on her husband and left. J died a couple years back. When he died she moved back in, but now is selling the house. I don't blame her, the house doesn't hold sweet memories to her.

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With all these houses, they all will turn into big monster homes that are beginning to take over the area. The original houses in my area are the typical bungalow homes.

It makes me sad to know the neighbours who looked out for cars when I was playing outside are leaving but it's exciting because the new generation of kids are coming!

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The second thing that made me sad was learning the reality of broken homes.
Last Friday at volunteering we made mothers day presents. The kids had a magnet that were supposed to draw a picture of them doing something they liked with their mom.
The two comments that got me a bit blue were:
"I won't see my mom this weekend, it's my dads weekend."
and
"I don't know what I like doing with my mom, I don't live with her."
Talking about gut wrenching. It made me sad to think that a lot of kids now a days are living in broken homes.
I was telling my dad about what the kids were saying and he made a good point that thankfully no one said "my mom is dead." I can't imagine what I would do if that happened.

happy thursday!

Send more soup!

I'm sick. 

Very sick. 

Not oh-my-head-hurts kinda of sick. 

I have a throat virus infection.

Sounds lovely doesn't it!? 

I went to the walk-in clinic monday night because my throat was killing me! I got off work too :) I told the doctor that I think I might have strep throat.  I know you have to be in contact with someone who had strep... and I did!

Last wednesday Karen's sister, also named Sarah, ya it gets confusing called her mom while she was at work and was dog sick! Sarah went to the walk-in and came out with strep. Friday (when karen and i saw the lion king) karen called me around noon and said she wasn't feeling good but was still able to come, not that she had a choice! I kid..kinda. Saturday morning karen went to the walk-in and again came out with strep. To say my parents were worried I would get it strep too. I saw karen at church that day and as usual we sat together. At this time she wasn't contagious so she came to church. Bad idea.

Monday I woke up and couldn't talk or swallow! I went to school to volunteer and felt fine but once I got home and stopped talking my throat started hurting...bad... again! Around 3 pm I called my mom and said I didnt feel well. She called my work and said I wouldn't be in. Next stop: the walk-in.

So I walked in and said that I think I might have it. He looked in my throat and said "no, you don't." Harsh much?!  He said I had a viral infection as I said above. He also said if I got worse then come back. I stopped him there and said "listen, I'm going away on friday (yes I fibbed) are you sure it won't turn into strep?! He said it might. In the end I took the prescription and told him I would fill it if I needed too. 

Today? I needed to fill it. 

I woke up at 6am which isn't my normal time, stumbled into the living room where my dad was sitting reading the paper and cried. Cried because my head was killing me. My dads response? "Are you faking?" um NO! He explained that I'm good at acting and wasn't sure. Good one. 

So now I have my meds. Taking advil, eating lots of soup and resting. I admit I did go shopping but only because I needed stuff for my trip sunday. I only lasted 2 hours before I needed a tea from starbucks. 

I hope I can kick this virus before sunday. I can't be sick when I'm away!

I just can't. 

happy wednesday!

  

My play.

I don't think I've ever posted about my play. Correction: I haven't.
Here it is!


Back in November I decided to take a risk and audition for the Sears Drama Festival . One of my classmates was directing and had written the play. For those who doesn't know, Sears (other than a store) is a drama festival for high school students. Schools enter, put on play, get judged, move on to next round (if they make it.)

This play was called GIRL. To be honest it was a messed up play. Not messed up like dis-organised but very confusing for the audience. Those in the play knew what was happening but most who came to watch came out with TONS of questions. The director didn't want the plays message to be handed to the audience. She wanted them to actually think. She said that she was tired of watching movies and plays where the audience didn't have to think because EVERYTHING (meaning all the information) was handed to them.

That being said I'll do my best to explain what it was about. Joel was the main character who has issues. He falls in love with GIRL (that was her name) but Joel has other things that got in the way of him finding happiness. Like Spencer, Maggie and old man. These characters were made up in Joel's head. He had to "get rid of them" in order to find love with Girl. But he HAD a girl, enter me. I was Trish, Joel's girlfriend or baby mama (we had a kid). I wanted him back (for money) but he told me to get lost. After all the characters were "gone" he found GIRL and loved her. My second role was a "black face." We represented society, how we are all the same.

Here are some of the pictures of me that the amazing guitarist took. He wrote all the songs for the play. The music added comic relief, added to the mood and overall was a blessing to have.

Me getting pissed at Joel

Me and Spencer

Me being Trish

Joel and GIRL

I just realized that I had no pictures of the black faces. I'll paint you a picture: picture 7 people dressed all in black wearing a white mask. Got it?!

We were very successful the first round, made it through. The second round (out of three) we lost. Only 2 plays out of 9 went on so the odds weren't in our favour. None the less it was an amazing time. I loved being part of that play.

I want to thank all the people involved in the play. All the actors, stage crew, sound people, and lights.
Thank you to my parents who drove me to work right after rehearsal. And came out to support me when we put on the play. THANKS!

happy tuesday.

meh, it's monday.

I bet you're just sitting on the edge of your seats to know what I'm going to ramble about this wonderful monday. No? Just pretend you are, mmk?

I hope every mother had a great and deserving day yesterday. Even those who have yet to have kids.
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Mother nature is finally getting the message that it's may not september! Yesterday was 16 and today/tomorrow is a high of 17. Best of all, it's sunny! Like, get-the-sunglasses-out sunny. The rest of the week will be about the same with thursday being 22! Loves it. 

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I got tired of wearing pants to church so when I was planning my church outfit for sunday I made sure I was wearing a skirt. It was a bit chilly but glad a wore a skirt.  The picture is from the best app instagram, its blue with flowers. Reminds me of a table cloth but as Karen says "a nice table cloth."

here is me sunday morning

Also I wore my new white wedges. I love them so much! 

I'm excited for my twitter/blogger friend Laura giveaway. Go check it out!
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In 6 days I'll be in Alberta. My dad's sister, her husband and my two cousins live there. Since I'm off school I thought it would be a perfect time to visit them. I have tons to do before hand but honestly, it's the calmest place ever. I will be in the true country. Meaning nearest neighbours are half a mile away. I love it there. So peaceful.
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I'm loving the face that I can schedule posts. I never knew it existed until last week. I know I know it's probably old news to most of you. It's great when things get busy. Confession: this is a schedule posts! Don't judge :)
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Running is going good for me. Yesterday I was so bored so I thought "why not go for a run." 5km and 33 mintues I was home sweating buckets enjoying a nice shower.
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Wedding plans are under way.  The venue is booked for may 26th for 2012! for my bros wedding, not mine. i wish. 

happy monday! 

I'm working on my roar!

Wanna know my favorite Disney movie?

The Lion King!

No surprise since I love animals.

As I said a few days a go, Karen and I went to see the Lion King on stage.



We went to Gabby's for dinner and enjoy talking and catching up.

We ALWAYS take pictures before we leave.



love this one.





Bathroom shots are our favourite things to do. It was really hard to get some because people kept coming in. We would snap some shots when people were in the bathrooms and quickly act like nothing happened when they came out of the stall. Finally karen said "who cares, I'm never going to see these people again." That is why I love her!



Not my normal face fyi

You know that surprise I was telling you about? just pretend you do. Well it turns out that our friend Elizabeth and her parents got tickets on the same day! It's neat how out of the hundreds of shows the Lion King is playing we all wined up going on the same day.

Two very sweet girls!

It was wonderful evening! There is something so magical about seeing live shows! I can't wait to decide what show we see next year.

happy saturday!

The circle of life.

Today is Friday and I'm linking up with Laura today.

Karen and I are going to see the Lion King tonight! Every year we go see a big play.
2009: The Sound of Music
2010: Mama Mia
2011: The Lion King

We bought our tickets right after Christmas, so we've been waiting for a long time!
There is also a surprise which I'll tell tomorrow when I blog about our evening. It's nothing big but just cool.
Karen has seen the Lion King before but I haven't. When we saw Mama Mia last year we saw a ad for LK. Right away told her we HAD to see it. She (thankfully) agreed.

Go Link up and tell everyone what's fab in your life!

Something to ponder about.

These are my thoughts:

 "Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. ... The chain reaction of evil—hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars—must be broken, or we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation." -Martin Luther King Jr

We all are aware of the death of Osama Bin Laden Sunday night. I'm going to be very careful of what I say on here. I don't want to offend people at.all.

My heart aches for all the innocent lives that have been lost over the past 10 years. The lives lost from 9/11 to the Canadian and American soldiers who risk their lives everyday for our freedom. I will never forget their sacrifice. I will say a big "kudos" to the soldiers who found and captured Osama. With that I will take comfort knowing that God will take care of him. (If you know what I mean)

happy thursday.

Almost friday! :)

So what...wednesday

I'm linking up with Shannon from Life After I "Dew" for so what wednesday.
Here's what I'm saying "so what" to this week.

So what if all I happen to sing is lion king songs. The BFF and I are going to see it at the Princess of Wales Theatre friday evening and I'm pumped!

So what if I say to the kiddies at school, "go ask Ms.A" if I'm not sure how to answer their question. Hey, I'm not perfect. Don't Judge!

So what if I tweeted the wrong person today. Sorry Laura! If it helps, I just woke up and wasn't thinking!

So what if I love the fact that last weeks and this weeks episode of the Biggest Loser are only an hour long (or 42 minutes online, which is where I watch it) I sometimes hate watching the show for 80 minutes sitting on the computer chair!

So what if I have 9 followers and only 1 comments regularly! Thanks Meg! I know y'all are busy so I forgive you, but pop in once and a while, will ya?!

What are you saying "So What" to this week?

I've realized...

Today was my first day volunteering at my former elementary school, with my former grade 1/2 teacher. She now teaches grade 3. It's not the first time I've worked at said school. In grade 11 I did co-op for second semester with my former grade 5 teacher. I was with said teacher from 8:45am-11:45 everyday for 5 months. I loved every second of it! The relationships I formed with those kids is incredible, when I see them at said school they still wave and say "hi sarah!." Melts my heart every time.

Since I'm going to uni to be an elementary teacher I wanted to go back and volunteer, just to gain more experience with young children.

There are 22 children in the class. It's safe to say that I love them all so far..kidding. I already have 4 or 5 girls that worship love me. They do the, lets hug Sarah when we go for recess/lunch/leave for home, smile/wave at her from across room, ya that thing. It's so flipping cute! I even got a silly band from one girl, it was in an S shape!

Every time I volunteer at said school, I realize that I'm made to be a teacher. No, I've been put on this earth to educate young minds. It's the MOST  awesome feeling ever! I love it.

I do realize that when I have my own kids it won't be like this. I will have to discipline, mark, write report cards, rather than just have fun with them. It's fine though because it will be worth it!

I usually work in small groups with kids who are having trouble with work, do photo coping, mark ect. Basically help out the teacher in anyway.

I wonder what tomorrow will bring!

I can't wait to have my own classroom. My own kiddies. My own desk.
Only 5 more years :)


happy tuesday!

update/news...whatever you want to call it :)

Good things come to those who wait.

More and more that little saying that I've heard all my life is speaking loud and clear.

Fall 2011 I was supposed to go to Ryerson University where I live,  for Child and Youth Care.

Today, that all changed. Well some of it changed. 

I'm still going to Ryerson but not for Child and Youth Care.  I got into my first choice on sunday, Early Childhood Education! I accepted right away and now that's the program I'm in!

I've always planned on being an elementary teacher so this 4 year program is perfect! The Child and Youth Care would have gotten me into teachers college but now my program is tailored to those who want to, no, plan to teach kindergarden- 6th grade. 

A little over a year a go when I applied to university's this ECE program was still my top choice but I didn't get in. Somewhere a long the line my marks were lost and weren't given in time to Ryerson. This and along with other situations was why I took off the year. 

I waited, around 2 years to get into this program, and it's paid off! 

I'm still in disbelief as I let it sink in.  

God is good! 

happy monday friends! 

Silent Sunday

Yesterday my mom wanted to look for a "mother of the groom dress."

I suggested that we go to Davids Bridals. I have no clue why, but I love that store!

While we were driving there I got excited because I wanted to show my mom the Vera Wang dress that I saw a few weeks a go.

We walked it and there it was!

I stealthy got some shots from my iphone. I thought I would get in trouble hehe.

Ta-da!

Side view

If I got engaged tomorrow, I would try this dress on first. Is $1200 a reasonable price?
Oh and we didn't find anything! There was this one dress but it only came in white or black. Not good wedding colours in my opinion.

happy sunday!