To Do In 2007 Update

I had a list of 10 things I wanted to do in 2007 so far #1 get a passport is done. #5 own my thought, feelings, and ideas...well that will be an on going process. I debated on the post below but decided to post it and own it. I don't expect the person it is about to read it I just needed to post it for me.

1) Get a Passport so that.... (Done)
2) I will go away on a real vacation to celebrate my 30th Birthday
3) Go see as many concerts if not more than I went to last year
4) Go to see a theater production
5) Own my feelings, thoughts and ideas (so far so good)
6) Take time at least once per season to take pictures
7) Get a new digital camera
8) Throw more dinner parties
9) Finally get that promotion
10) Get a man!!!!

A letter to a former friend

A few months ago there was a disagreement between a friend of mine and myself. It got to the point where this "friend" of mine stood up grabbed the back of a chair and whipped it back aiming for me. That right there was a deal breaker for me. The event that night had been building for a while I was supposed to move in with her and I was not able to do so. I tried I really did but decided it was not a good idea. That was the pivital moment when this friend started showing her true colors. Things between us were never the same again. In retrospect seeing the behavor since the incident it was the best decision to make. If I had moved in there when we did have a fight I more than likely would have come home to find my stuff being tossed out of the house.

First and foremost I want you to know that you brought this on yourself...I am not to blame no matter how much you try to convince others and more importantly how much you try to convince yourself. You choose to over react....you choose to make people take sides...you choose to make it difficult. I also want you to know that comments like "I don't want Susy sitting at MY table" do nothing to me cause your opinion of me means less than a stranger walking down the street. They do however make our mutual friends uncomfortable. The fact that our friends are uncomfortable upsets me. My life has not changed since you have not been a part of it. I carry on in fact I find myself happier, less judgemental and more myself. I am not being petty nor am I seeking revenge even though I have had the opportunity. Again because I am more myself....if I was still listening to you I would have. I also find it really funny that you are soooo upset with me yet still wear the watch I bought you as a present and that you don't want me at your table but as soon as I get up from where I am sitting you run over to that table. I have no desire to ever be friends again I want to make that crystal clear. I only wish you would be civil and act like an adult rather than a spoiled child who didn't get her way for the sake of OUR friends. Try growing up instead of just old and bitter. I have no regrets in the way I have handled things. I have no regrets for anything that I have said. I only regret that our friends are being made to feel uncomfortable because of you

Toronto Born & Raised

I was born & raised in Toronto and I love my city. These are again some old film pictures I took and had transferred to a CD. I think they show a side of Toronto not everyone has a chance to see. These were taken down on Lakeshore. A place I love...dare I say my favorite place in the city. You feel a million miles away from the city but still feel close enough to touch it.

From Mono Mills With Love

This picture was taken in December 1995. I was on my Grade 12 trip. I just brought the negative to Walmart who then uploaded it onto a photo CD. It may be my new addiction I have been searching for neagtives all weekend. They charge $3.97 for up to 30 pictures...but with me they made a mistake and put all my pictures on one CD and only charged me $3.97 although I was told the price had changed and it was now $4.97...still what a great way to save old pictures.

Men Are Just Happier People

- Your last name stays put.
- The garage is all yours.
- Wedding plans take care of themselves.
- Chocolate is just another snack.
- You can be President.
- You can never be pregnant.
- You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
- You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
- Car mechanics tell you the truth.
- The world is your urinal.
- You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
- You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
- Same work, more pay.
- Wrinkles add character.
- Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
- People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
- The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
- New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
- One mood all the time.
- Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
- You know stuff about...tanks!
- A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
- You can open all your own jars.
- You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
- If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
- Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
- Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
- You almost never have strap problems in public.
- You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
- Everything on your face stays its original color.
- The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
- You only have to shave your face and neck.
- You can play with toys all your life.
- Your belly usually hides your big hips.
- One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons.
- You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
- You can "do" your nails with a pocket knife.
- You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
- You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

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