completely captivating

University

2010-04-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

[ picture source :: sketch, from luxirare? i believe it's a valentino ]

Without us

2009-11-04T13:37:00.000-08:00

What would hapen if humans ceased to exist on planet earth? If a pandemic such as H1N1 wiped out our communities? Or a nuclear explosion caused our earth to become inhospitial? How long would it take for nature to take over? 1000 years? 100 years? 10 years? Like a unkempt yard, would we have trees uprooting our streets, taking back what was originally the forest? Would the ecosystems rebalance themselves? Eventually our over taxed and pollucted water systems would self regaulate back to normal pH levels, and the abundance of sealife would regenerate.
Why are we not working harder to clean up our earth. What ever you believe, if we just randomly came to being, or were gifted this planet, should we not take better care of our home? The thoughtlessness of humans terrifies me. I don't see any issue with having 'things'. Humans are hoarders, it's part of life to want things. But there is numerous ways to make less of an impact to the world during our never ending search for 'more'.
Decisions such as being 'green' should be absolutly simple. But it's not. Greeb washing is rampant in our consumeristic world. You think you are purchasing a ecologically viable package paper which hasn't been treated with unneccesary + toxic chemicals, but they chopped down most of the amazon in the process. If we have the technology to recycle organic waste into new products, why don't more companies use this procedure? People will pay for the opportunity to make the world better. There are some exceptions, but judging by the number of charities we have, complete oblivion is the minority.
If we were gone, would our world rejoice?

end of summer

2009-09-15T08:24:00.000-07:00

So it's offically offical. I am now back to school, but now I'm in grade UNIVERSITY. Weird. I have today off though because labs don't start till next week (other than my calculus on thursday) It's kind of a culture shock to be not returning to my little high school of 350 students. The amount of peope taking my one calculus class is three times more than my whole highschool. Bizarre. I used to consider 30 students very large and now my classes are all over 100. But I'm fine with it really. If I need help there is a lot of programs in place to help out. There's a couple of issues I have with the campus though, first of all why do I have to lug around large amounts of books with out a locker? I mean I understand that I can get a locker but they are all so far out of my way :( And the wireless interenet is a relic. There is 23000 undergrads, and the administration is okay with the system that was set up for probably at the max 3000 users? UMSU you know what you can do for me? Bring our wireless to the new millenium. Thanks.

impossible

2009-08-21T09:35:00.001-07:00

This is going to be my mantra for the next year. I need to slow down at every chance possible.

europe

2009-08-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

I went to Europe in the begining of July for a Global Young Leaders Conference. I've been wanting to put them up on facebook for a long time, but it's just not working. So I had to upload them to photobucket to share them with you.

lust

2009-08-05T07:52:00.000-07:00

I have found within an immense love for jcrew. Sure sometimes I like dressing up as a rock star, but usually I go for more romantic & soft; shilouhettes, textures & colors. These items aren't ridiculously priced, just a *little* out of my price range. I always thought that Jcrew was for elderly women, but the outfits they are presenting are all very in vogue.

Seriously?

2009-08-05T07:28:00.001-07:00

Dear Pervs of Winnipeg,

We the women of this cold city would very much appreciate it if you refrained from certain activites, mainly; honking, yelling and whistling at us. We understand that you find us attractive and want to express your feelings, but the manner you do it in is very unappealing. For example, you could yell out your car, "Hey hottie, call me" but all we hear is "... hoycalle ..." this makes no sense and could be mistaken as something more vulagar. Additionally, by the time your honk and/or whistle reaches us, it is too late to turn and see who did it. Therefore we assume you are a 50+ year old mega-creep. In this case assuming makes an ass out of you, but not me. What I would like you to get out of this post is that while your intentions might be good, we the women of Winnipeg do not apreciate it.

Thanks.

last day of highschool

2009-06-16T07:44:00.001-07:00

Today is offically the last day of highschool, ever. I still have exams but other than that I'm GRADUATED! Ahhhhh so incredibly scary but exciting. This is not the end, but actually just the begining. I feel like I have nothing to do, but yet I have so much... exams, appointments, and getting ready for my trip. I have two hair appts, a doctor appt, and a nail appt. It's so exciting, I have so much to look forward to. Camping, Grad, Europe and spending time with Riley. :) I love my life.

ten things that make me happy

2009-06-16T07:36:00.000-07:00

1. buying clothes on sale

2. afternoon naps with riley and zuke

3. fresh flowers

4. laying on the beach

5. mac makeup

6. reading a good book

7. browsing blogs

8. late night strolls

9. snuggling

10. traveling

dinner

2009-04-02T16:30:00.000-07:00

So two of my top ten girls are back in town from visiting the beautiful France, so we're going out to Moxies to celebrate one of their birthdays. Should be verrry fun and I might even post some pictures. (no promises though)

I'm wearing; black highwaisted skirt, purple flowery jersey top, and a cardigan.