Stela Artois & Red Meat.

Seeing as how my 10day countdown has already begun, I cant help but have mixed emotions. Some of me feels like I should of pushed myself to experience more, some of me cant wait to be home, and some of me isnt ready to leave just yet. Oh confusion. I would have to say that the past 2weeks have been the most challenging so far, for several different reasons, and because of that, I found myself relying on, talking to and trusting God more often and I honestly believe that He is the one who has kept me going without any further mental breakdowns. I feel like I have learnt alot by being here. Sure it has definitely had its ups and downs but overall I wouldnt take it back. On a less serious note, I have been living off of Stela Artois, red meat, cheese and different types of bread. If I come back 45lbs heavier, you all know why. I have to admit that I am highly surprised that the Quebequoise in general dont resemble my grandpas motor boat. With the constant intake of cheese, pasta, bread and beer, its mind boggling to see people keep a normal weight over here. Updates to come!

Creativity

I guess alot has happened since my last blog entry. I forgot to mention the beautiful walk I took through one of the local parks about 15minutes drive from the home I am staying at. It was absolutely breathtaking. Although I had been there once before with my host family, this was the first time I had seen the park covered in snow. I couldnt help but praise God for his creativity!

frenchmen, heavy metal & a snowman.

Well, I have said it before and I will say it again, Im not exactly on top of things when it comes to blogging. Its been about a week and a half, yet it feels like its been a month. What can I say, I havent been terribly out going although I did go to the local Cegep to take a rock climbing course, for those of you who have no idea as to what a Cegep is, its an educational center which is mandatory for Quebec residents to attend before entering university. It was quite intimidating, almost like the first day of school all over again, not knowing if your going to make friends or even enjoy yourself for that matter. Well, I did meet both Gabriel & Matthieu, two frenchman in their final year. Although friendly, I cant say their english was wonderful however with myself speaking in french and the two of them responding in english, it was in a sense, good language practice.

Did I mention I also had the priveledge of witnessing a heavy metal band in quite possibly the dirtiest hole in the wall known to man kind? it was interesting to say the least. The small town of Sept-Iles has recieved more snow within the past few days, then they have in the past few winter seasons. Seeing as how its my favorite season and I was slightly distraught over missing a Winnipeg winter with mounds of snow, I was overjoyed when I woke up Wednesday morning to a winter wonderland. I even enjoyed some winter activities with the boys in the backyard that evening. Tomorrow looks as if it will be spent roaming around town, possibly dropping a few 20s on some Christmas gifts, and hopefully sitting around with some Earl Grey Tea. That sounds about right!

Quebec.

Bonjour mes cheries! Okay so as most of you may know, I arrived in Sept-iles, Quebec today however I cant tell you much about it because I slept for the last half of the 7hour drive from Quebec City and woke up while pulling into the driveway of my new home. I have heard its close to everything nature related: trails, lakes, rivers, forests... The main thing I have noticed is that by 4pm the sun has completely vanished. I must say that this will be the most challenging fact to get used to, other then the idea of not having a cell phone for the next 5weeks, (yikes!). The first day is coming to a close and Im still completely unsure towards how I feel about the entire situation that I have seemingly thrown myself into. I regularily have these grand yet random ideas in my mind and now that one has finally worked out, Im at a loss for words, and emotions for that matter. Updates to come!

secrets

I dont know about you, but personally I have spent bundles of hours skimming through thousands of anonymous secrets. Its interesting to think that someone you have never met, never seen, and most likely may never know, could share the same thoughts/secrets/dreams/fears/desires/odd habits, as you. Quite the interesting thought Id say. I found this following secret/statement & it was definitely one of those that I stopped to think about. I may just begin posting a secret each week, well, if I remember. Lets begin with this one and see where it goes or in fact, how often I can remind myself to make weekly posts of a new favorite.

just one of those day

Do you ever have one of those days where you feel like curling up in a blanket for hours while being confined to the space of your bedroom with the door locked in order to just enjoy being alone.. I do. Today, or maybe I should say, tonight, was one of those evenings. It wasnt really attached with the cozy type of feelings you would of potentialy first thought of but more so feelings of just wanting to temporarily shut out the world, maybe cry for a bit just because you feel like it, inhale an entire tub of Ben & Jerrys, watch numerous chick flicks as well as over think almost everything that has to do with your life in general. Yup, that sounds about right.


p.s. thankyou Lord for creating the menstrual cycle. Its such a joyful experience..

time flies

ups & downs, random adventures, many tears both happy and sad, laughing fits & serious conversations = 1year & 8months, yes I count. Cannot wait to see whats in store for you & I..

blogspot you are a stranger no more

Hello to whoever is out there reading this - so clearly it has been a while. I will give you all a quick peak at the last.. year. I cant believe its been a year since I have posted. Apologies to all of my many readers (sarcasme). Here we go, I lived in my basement apartment up until February when I decided to return to high school in order to finish my grade12. I spent my summer being lazy and non productive other then the week I spent as a Rec. Director for a summer camp. Even then I enjoyed at least two naps a day (confession). In between months were a rollercoaster of homework/part time jobs/random concerts/mini trips and many of emotions. In exactly a weeks time I will be heading out to Sept-Iles Quebec in order to be an aupair for a possibility of 5 weeks. Excited? yes. Scared? you bet. More postings to come - Oh! How its good to be back.