Spring Cleaning!!

This morning I woke up, and looked around my bedroom and realized there are papers, books, magazines, and reciepts from clothes everywhere. I have been meaning to get around to cleaning the papers and what not up, but I've just been avoiding it...until today when I looked outside and saw the rain coming down! Gotta love Canada!

So I started...I put away all my text books, I found text books from when I started university...for now they are all in a bin...I'm not sure what to do with them. What did everyone do with their books from college/uni?

After two long hours, I manage to fill 3 garbage bags, two bags were of papers and scraps, the other was a junk bag!

I couldn't believe the things I found, I found jewelry from highschool, it's so crazy the things I liked, today when I was looking at them I laughed in disgust (at some things).

When I met Mr. Curious a few years back, we were friends for a while...and he was amazing at drawing and anything artsy. I remember clearly, one day I asked him to draw me something, anything I didn't care. Today going through my stuff that was left there to sit for a century lol...I found the napkin he wrote my name on (in an artistic way)and it was the only thing that was in perfect condition!

I found alot of other fun stuff, but I got some major junk cleaning out of the way! However, I'm sure I can get rid of some more stuff lol! What kind of fun/random things you find when doing a major cleaning?

xox.

Easter Weekend!

Happy Easter to Everyone, I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, I know I did!

This weekend, I went away to visit my extended family members. It was pretty far, but definately worth it, after seeing the faces of my wonderful grand - parents! The city they live in, is fairly small, and most definately different from what I am use to, so a little adjusting is ovbiously necessary. Over all, it was a great weekend, well spent!

What did you do for this past long weekend?

I officially completed my under-grad, and my marks for this year have been posted! Part of me is soo estatic, but part of me is sad that this chapter of my life is closed. Not because of the school work involved, but the experiences that have occured during this time.

Any who, this summer, I plan to work hard, but play hard :). I want to enjoy this summer, by doing lots of things, to doing, nothing on some days,to doing random things, to trying new things and of course enjoying the nice weather (hopefully - depending on how mother nature wants to treat us).

Mr. Curious, and our close friends are thinking of playing volleyball for the summer (I believe it will be indoor). It is one of those things, 'new things'. The reason I say 'new things' is because I am not sporty at all, and do not know the rules of the game, or any game for that matter. It will be fun! However, as lovely as my friends are, and Mr.Curious, they are good at the game - and may place pressure on me...I'll have to post an update to let everyone know how that goes when it starts :P...should be fun :) I'm excited!

Oh you know what I do plan on doing alot this summer, is SHOP! Shop in the malls, downtown, and on line. However, there is one small tinsy problem, I spend my money before I make it - I guess that's what a credit card is for ! I can't wait to go summer shopper!

Will write soon

xoxo.

*A thing or so I learnt *

I know I have been missing in action lately, but I’ve just been so busy, and still am. Today was literally my only day off from work plus school for like since forever :P lol…but it all starts back tomorrow.

I wanted to blog about my experience over the last year (as I just turned 23), and my over all experience of university life…but before that…I got accepted to teachers college today – the school that I got accepted to was my first choice also …the law school idea just wont be happening for September 2011, maybe September 2012…who knows
Anyways…

Looking back at myself, when I started off in university I can honestly say – I am not the woman today! I was insecure about myself, and my ability to succeed academically, and in life! I took for granted the people in my life, and did not appreciate how wonderful life is, and how amazing I can be if I try!

It was my third year in university, after being on academic warning for having a GPA not high enough, and just looking around, and seeing the people around me that gave me some perspective. I told myself, it was time to change ( I don’t actually remember doing this ) but something came over me, where I knew I could do better for myself, in every aspect of my life.

This is my fifth year (yes, I spent an extra year in university) but I’m young, and it was all in good fun! Adjusting to this new role was so weird, I swear. In class I would talk more, and the teachers would acknowledge that, I saw a drastic improvement in my over all GPA…and by the end of the third year I was NO longer on academic warning.

By the time my fourth year rolled around. I started to be more creative in my interaction with class mates, and with my ability to write an essay, prepare for an exam, and present in front of people. Currently, as I’m typing this, I’m making it seem easy, but uni life is not easy, it was just the outlook I started to have. It did not happen over night, it actually took 2-3 years to get into this groove, and of course I still struggle, but I am able to manage my struggling a whole lot better.
Before university, my personality is not what it is today. I learned to value the people in my life, but also value life itself. I have come to show respect to people of all kind, even if I don’t know them. I learnt that people will not always be how you want them to be, and guess what, TOTALLY FINE! Lets put a blind eye to it, because there are things so much more important. It’s difficult sometimes, and that’s okay, we are only human to think negatively every once and while.

Life will always be a struggle, and we will always have obstacles in life. I try to stay calm, and enjoy today! When things are meant to be, they will be. Sounds like a cliché but truly let life take its course! Having skin cancer, I will say has not defined who I am but has allowed me to see things in a brighter light! A little scare like that, has to have some positiveness come out of it right? Which by the way things are good right now!

I have a wonderful family, who I love! But I also have wonderful friends whom I love, and consider them family, and I can’t forget about my Mr. Curious who is so special to me. My friends are all beautiful and unique in their own way. I have to say that I look up to my friends and consider them a role model. When I see how beautiful and amazing their personalities are, I inspire to be like them! I don’t see all my friends to often, but we always are able to pick up where we leave off from the time before.

I want to finish off with this quote/saying I found on line (the author is unknown) but this is currently one of my fav quotes, so true!

I am a strong believer that as individuals we create our lives, with every thought every minute of everyday. Everything happens for a reason. Without these small "tests", life would be like a smoothly paved, straight road to nowhere, safe and comfortable but dull and pointless.

The successes and downfalls that we experience can create who we are, and bad experiences can be learned from to make us stronger. Be yourself, trust your intuition and surround yourself with people who make you smile, laugh and make u happy.

Good night everyone!

Just not my self

Hello Bloggers,

I was not sure if I was going to blog about this or not, but here I am. I havent been feeling like myself the last two days, and my mind has been wondering like crazy. I got my LSAT score in, and I did awful. Unfortunately, its not a good enough mark to get into law school for September 2011. I tried so hard, that it hurts to look at that score, it really does. I know I can re write in June, and I am going to, but its just one of those things that still sucks. Writing this blog brings tears to my eyes because I feel so discouraged, dissapointed, sad, and angry. I studied since July, maybe not as hard as I should of, but I really did put my mind to it, and what went wrong? I'm not sure.

The past two days, I feel like I'm walking around in my own little world, and yes inside I'm sad. I've been trying to put on a smile, and pretend its okay, but inside I'm not okay. To some people it might be just a test, but to me it is beyond that, the feelings that are bounded inside of me right now, have shown me that. I know that I promised myself, I'd be happy either way, and I am, that I was able to accomplish the test but the poor test result, has given me a really low self-esteem right now.

When people that I knew in the past took the test, and did poorly, I couldn't understand why they were as bummed out as they were, and now I can feel why. I feel like I took only one thing out of this experience, and that is, never judge someones feelings or thoughts, they have reasoning behind it. We may, or may not agree with them or the situation, but its how they feel. I am going to try to understand that and accept that of others, as I hope I can feel accepted.

I don't want to make this post really upsetting, so I can share with you a few things that made me smile. Mr Curious heard alot of yelling yesterday because I was just too upset and sad. My parents were soooo extremely encouraging, even though I felt like they just didn't understand, their support was there. Also, a close friend was very supportive and told me she was proud of me either way, also a good feeling.

I hope tomorrow is better than today!

Goodnight <3

S.

It's been a while - 2011 resolutions!

It's been about a month and a half since I last visited the women shelter. When I found out that I had skin cancer, I took some time off from both volunteering at the women shelter, and from Big Brother and Big Sisters.

My plan was to start back at both of them in January. Although the Women Shelter sends daily emails, if they are in need of any extra volunteers. Tonight after work, I thought I had to make dinner, but exciting and surprising...dinner was already made!! So it was quick !! LOL. I had no plans and I got an email on my phone from the shelter asking if there were any volunteers that would be able to help out for an hour and half at tonights "New Years Resolutions meeting".

I got the the shelter at 6:45, so 15 minutes early, I got a chance to catch up quickly with the councellors and other volunteers. It felt really good to be back. I honestly couldn't believe how, volunteering at the shelter sheds a different light on me, its crazy (in a good way of course). The women that are currently being housed, are all new to me so this was going to be a whole new ball game for me. Also I've never really sat in on a meeting before so that was different.

The point of the "New Years Resoulution Meeting" was to motivate and encourage each woman towards and positive future. Each woman had an opportunity to speak about their struggles (if they wanted to), and what has brought them to the shelter. Also, each woman also took something positive out of their situation, and what they learnt from it, that will benefit their lives in 2011. I am glad I attended this meeting because we all have struggles and issues, and we all handle situations differently. Although, tonight showed, its what you take out of the situation that contributes to who you are and how you are shaped - I think anyways! All of these women come from all walks of life, and have different horrific stories, but yet, each and every single one of them manage to look at the positive sides! THIS WAS AMAZING! They taught me something! I try to do this when I can, but sometimes it doesn't always pan out this way, but really, tonight, I thought to my self, why the heck not, if they can do, I should be able to, they inspired me!

So....things, I look forward to in 2011

1) Being more loving to those I care about!
2) Showing appreciation to those around me!
3) Try to take out more good than bad in a situation!
4) Be proud of my self for taking the leap in writing the LSAT - regardless of the results.
5) Committing myself to 2011 Toronto Campaign against skin cancer. My hope here is not to force people to stop tanning with out protection, but to shed some light on the dangers. Ultimately, I can only try!
6) Finally, living more, laughing lots, and loving all!

What are some of things you would like to see within your self, or anything else? Please feel free to share

S,

xoxo

LSAT = serious insanity!

Hello my bloggers,

This year, as I have mentioned before I have applied to Law Schools in Ontario. The LSAT is mandatory, and is weighed heavily on your acceptance to a law school. I was having mixed feelings about how ready I was for the December testing, although I needed to write the test because it is the last chance to be looked at for September 2011 admission.

Anyways, today was LSAT day all around the world. The test started at 830 a.m and I had to be at the center at 7:30 am in London. I was up so early, like 6...I know for many that might be reasonable - but no not me. I couldn't fall asleep until 2ish.
With all the craziness I have had going on in the last month, plus trying to study for the LSAT, I have been feel really stressed. I felt like I have had so much on my plate lately, that I need a break from it all.

So today in my testing room, there was about 45 other students in the classroom. It was a very strict setting. We were not allowed to have cellphones WITH US AT ALL. We were not allowed to bring out jackets in the room - they needed to stay outside in the hallway on the floor, you know where they can possibly go missing. We were all in assigned seat (I was seat 218). We are only allowed to go to the washroom on break, unless it is an emergency, but you do not get extra time. This rules are strict, but they depicted efficiency and organization.

I have to think of alternatives for September, if I will not be attending any law school. I am planning on applying to some places, a place where I can gain experience, I have a few places in mind, so hopefully something works out. Of course, my dream would be lawschool in September.

Although, today's experience was so difficult. I want to stay positive, but if needed, I will write the LSAT in June for September 2012. I was running out of time in each section, so when the proctor said 5 minutes left for section (whatever section I was on), the letter C suddenly became the answer for the left over questions. The experience was good, I'm glad that I did take the test today, so I am prepared if I need to write again. Prior to today, I wasn't really sure what to expect, in terms of administrative work. I also talked to many students who recommended great tutoring programs that I may look into, who knows. I also feel like I can take a little breather for a little while in terms of LSAT studying. We don't find out our scores until January!

As stressful as it was, and costly it was to apply to lawschool and to write the exam, I know that there is a plan for me...and whatever it is, I know God will help me through it.

As for now, I am extremely tired, I am going to visit my grandparents for their anniversary and I am going to SLEEP! I am exhausted!

S.

Love this !

So I found this on the internet, and loved literally every line of it, and I wanted to share it :) Enjoy!