NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

hey beautifuls, i hope you all had a wonderfully hectic and merry christmas! news years is coming and how are you all celebrating?
does anyone want to celebrate with me? if not i'll have to hang out with darren and his friends at some club name citrus or something..

i know its a little last minute if you girls have plans already thats okay.

my new year resolution this year is to be more responsible and spontaneous, whats yours?

have a happy and safe new years.


love Anne..

oh btw anyone know where i can get some natural looking fake lashes. haha

ta ta for now

Merry Christmas!

I just want to wish you girls a very merry Christmas. Hope you're all enjoying your holidays and keeping yourselves warm.

Lisa and Shanno's bday

hey ladies,

so i tried to book the tickets for dirty dancing but the weekend tickets for such a large group are sold out. In placement of this, Lisa and I have decided to go to winterlicious for our bday! Since Lisa will be working in waterloo, i think the best day/time to have our meal will be saturday. Oh - i know it's really early for both our bdays but winterlicious should be fun!

here is a link for the places that we can go to :)

http://www.toronto.com/winterlicious?google

Right now, I just want to confirm the date. Please pick one of the following:

a) Sat 26
b) Sat Feb 1
c) all of the above

Please reply with the date, and if you're bringing another person b/c we have to make the reservations in the beginning of January. =)

Also, please indicate if you have a restaurant of choice!

Thanks ladies!

Mya

Season's greetings to All!
I'm going to be very tide up from now till Christmas with the gift shopping/wrapping. So I would just like to take the time to wish you girls Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays for those that don't celebrate Christmas.

Seto

I'm so happy right now so I must share this happy news with you girls. My social psych seminar prof just told us that the whole class, of about 25 people, will all get perfect on the final exam! I guess Christmas is starting early for me this year.

For those of you who'd like an explanation here it is:
My class wrote our exam in one of the computer labs and the prof wanted to save our exams on a memory stick when we're done. Problem was the USB ports are at the back of the tower and it's very hard to get to, so he decided to use a floppy instead. Of course floppies can only save a limited amount so he manage to fit about 10 in there. Even though he checked and rechecked the floppy while we were saving it, the 10 that he saved couldn't be opened, so to be fair to everyone, he decided to just give all of us 40/40. All I have to say is thank goodness for old technology!

Hope you're all enjoying your holidays!

shirbo

Girls, it's time for me to say goodbye.

I'm going to be on the plane and gone in a matter of hours.

Just wanted to say have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year's!

Be good and I'll see you all when I get back!

Miss me!

Seto

I have some good news to share with you girls. I went for an interview yesterday with Open Text and today they called to tell me that I got the job! Seto is no longer unemployed! Sadly I won't be living in Toronto next term because this company is based in Waterloo. But we can always hang out on weekends.

shanno

hey ladies,

so are we hanging out this weekend for simone's bday?

also, lisa and i have decided to watch dirty dancing for our bday since new tickets for the show just arrived. I'll send out an email by the end of this week with a deadline to order tickets =).

simone, let us know what's happening this weekend! :)

Seto

Hello girls, just thought I'd share a video. Got me rolling on the floor laughing my head off. My chest hurts from laughing so much. If only course evaluations were THIS interesting for my classes...we Canadians need to be more creative with our comments on the course evaluation forms. We're completely losing to the Singaporeans!

simone

Hey gurlies, i hate my job so much, i'm looking for a new one now. i hate it bcuz i have no interest in the company, the product, the industry, the ppl. its a software company, and i'm not really techy. its for the mortgage industry, which i know nuthing about. ppl in my department r all old, like 50-60s, and they think i'm a bimbo. and the team that i lead dun respect my authority. like last meeting that i was hosting, only 4 person outta the 10 person that I manage showed up. sum forgot, sum had other meetings, and sum had to goto sum lunch party.

and as for my bday...i'm mite b going to niagra falls with jacky for a weekend trip. but i do wanna have dinner with u all, the weekend after. so like dec 7, 8? and i want u guys to look good for me, so u have to wear makeup, heels, etc. jacky mite come, so u guys should bring ur bfs. thi, bring ur new man out.

ooh..and one more thing..if u guys ever write nething on my facebook wall, plz dun mention jacky or that i have a bf. my cousin been reading my wall. and i dun want family to find out i have bf.

Seto

That's awesome Shanno, be good to the coop student!

I just went to an interview today, I think I really have to teach myself not to sound so interested at other interviews from now on. The woman said she loved me and would like to meet me in person and want me to meet other people at the company. It's just a 17 employee company by the way so it's not that big. She then continues on to say that the pay will be $1500/month, I was so shocked I couldn't even say anything to her for about a minute, I just said 'uh-huh'. I sure hope the other student she interviewed is more enthusiastic about this job, cause I sure ain't gonna work for that little money. Maybe I can put my negotiation skills to work and get her to double that amount. I highly doubt it though.

Shanno

Hey ladies :)

So this is what's happening in my life. church. work. boyfriend. church. work. boyfriend. Nothing new really has happened lately. But i am loving the job. I just had a meeting with my manager today and she told me that she and everyone else in the company (that interacts with me) loves me :). I was quite flattered.

Today we had a discussion about my goals for the future and I told her that I really wasn't interested in being an agency recruiter because of the selling component as I would feel awkward and therefore would sound awkward. She completely understood and said that selling just isn't in my personality. She told me that she would make sure that I could learn as much as possible at the company I work at now. And when I've outgrown the position to let her know cuz, she would probably be the one looking for an HR job for me :). It was a nice conversation.

Also - Come January I will be in charge of the coop student! I'm very excited! I hope I'll be a good "boss". Plus, I won't be the lowest in ranking anymore!... but I don't think that i'm the lowest in ranking at the moment? (LOL i'm babbling)

So that is what's up with me!
We should hang out when Thi gets back and before Shirley leaves. I propose Dec 8? But that is exam time. I have plans on Dec 7, 9 and 15. Other than those I should be free =). Tah Tah ladies.

shirbo

Thi, congrats on everything! Almost seems like I'm always one of the last people to know about the new guy and stuff like that. But oh well, atleast I know now! =) You're super lucky, get to go off to Barbados while we're studying our asses off for finals and everything.

Update: You know how you girls were talking about a "turkey drop"? Which is the time of the year where all assignments and work are due and that's around after thanksgiving day. As for me, I didn't have a "turkey drop", I had a "birthday drop". The weekend of my birthday I was spending it all on assignmenting and missing a ton of sleep! This week is going to be one of the worse weeks ever. I have 2 more assignments due on Thursday and then once that's over, I have 2 tests next week. When you guys think I might get some rest, I have 2 practical lab exams the week after that! Hah, and you know what that brings me when I'm done those? EXAM WEEK! waaaaaaaaa =( (see how lucky Thi is when you're compaing me to her????)

I'm not sure if I told you guys that I won't be here for christmas break. I'm leaving on the 14th of December to China with my family. (Finally after 20 years we go on a vacation) So I won't be able to do the Secret Santa. =( But I'm only gone for 2 1/2 weeks and will be back in the mid of first week of January. So if you guys are still available we'll get together or something. Mike will be in Vietnam with his family and won't be back until the 13th of January so I am single until then! *wink wink* You know what that means...I'M A FREE WOMAN! Haha.

So that's the update I have for the moment, I better get back to my math assignment before it's too late! Hope everyone's doing good!

p.s. what would you like to do for your birthday Simone? =)

Thi Hoan

Hey Girls!

I don't remember the last time I actually posted something about myself so I guess heres an update :)

Lately, I've been spending a lot of time studying for my mutual funds license. I passed my first exam :D theres another one on the way, but i'm almost done! I'm been waiting for this time of year to approach just because our fiscal year for the bank ends and a new one begins. So that means I get my raise!! :D My plan was to wait until I get this raise and then run with it :D With the new year theres been a lot of changes at work.. I can't complain because it's helped me stand out even more then before..i'm kicking ass ..lol , I get soo much support from my managers it's awesome!

After soo much hard work this year, td is forcing me to take the rest of my vacation. so i'm off to Barbados on Saturday morning and returning on December 3rd :D I can't wait!

Some of you have already known about the new guy his name is Dave and we're offical now. He's white, 6'2 and 27 years old so we look really funny together..LOL

Enough about me, it's that time of year again! Christmas is almost coming.. some of the girls were thinking about Secret Santa once again. I think it's a great idea plus it was fun last year and a lot cheaper then giving individual gifts. I was just wondering if someone different can do the planning for this so we all have a chance to plan. someone new would be great! any volunteer? Mya, thank you for planning Shirleys early suprise party!

As well, did you girls want to go to the ballet and watch The Nutcracker this year? I haven't been since I was 14 years old. Lisa, I know you saw it recently :( I hope it's okay. Maybe we can do this as a Christmas get together in Mid-December. If you guys are interested I can get the tickets for $41 each at work. Let me Know!!!

oh, those of you who have facebook... take my ' who knows me best' quiz. you guys better get 100% :P

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY SIMONE!!
have an awesome day :)

Mya

just out of curiosity....who came up with DACHICKS?? lol

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY!!

Seto

Something really weird happened to me on the Greyhound today. I finally got around to reading The Little Prince so I decided to finish it on the bus ride back. I highly recommend it to you girls, it's a children's story but it's very inspirational. But anyways...back to my story. Near the last few pages tears just started to fall! It's the book's fault! I quickly closed it and turned my head so the girl sitting beside me won't see and started to wipe them away with my shirt sleeve. But I couldn't get what I read out of my mind so then the tears continued to fall! People kept telling me it was a classic and I didn't believe them...until now.

Here's a little quote from the book:

"What does tamed mean?"
"It means, 'to create ties'..."

"You risk tears if you let yourself be tamed."

So as an extension to Mya's post: I think I've been tamed by you girls, ties have been create, and if these were to break tears will fall.

Mya

Hey Girls, I hope everyone had fun last weekend. Shirley, you're sooo right, I haven't been creative since gr.8 so i better be seeing that crown around for awhile. I'm glad you like the little gift I got you, but geeze you are pretty hard to shop for. I walked for litterally 3 hours trying to figure out what to get you. Mike couldn't do much help, but at least he eliminated the things NOT to get you. LOL

On personal note:

I've known some of you since elementary school and some since high school days but regardless I can't believe we're still in touch, we don't have the sisterhood title but you guys are all great friends to me. I realized how much we've mentally grown, but it's just so great to look back in the past when we were all care free. I have faith we'll keep the friendships going and even stronger in the future. I will always be behind each and everyone of you girls, cheering you on. I hope you all feel the same way as I do.

shirbo

Oh yeah, one more thing that I forgot.
Thi & My, can you guys load up the pictures and send them my way?
I want to see how much of a fool I made myself last night. =P
THANKS!

shirbo

You guys are a sneaky bunch!
But thank you so much for the surprise party, and boy was I surprised! =P
It was a great night and definitely memorable. =*)
Thanks everyone for being there, it's the presence that surprised me the most and touched me the most =*). Thanks for the birthday wishes on my pretty crown .=P
My: Thanks for the artistic effort in making the crown, I know the last time that you did something like this was in grade 8! Haha and I love the purse, thank you! Also, help me say thanks to Alfred once again!

Thank you everyone for the effort in trying to get me wasted, but I AM THE MAN! LOL I'm surprised that I woke up for school this morning! I ended up not doing my biology homework and left it until today's 2 hour spare!! *shakes fist* But it's ok, I loved it.

Love you guys much! *hugs* & *muah muah*
Next stop: SIMONE!

shanno

so i got my adjusted osap statement.

on dec 30, 2009 i will be paying my LAST osap payment:) 2010 jan 1 will be a GREAT DAY =). woohoo two years of paying the government back... LOL whoop-dee-doo

we should hang out sometime ladies many bdays are coming up!

Seto

Hey girls, not sure if I actually told you girls this...but I have a new cell number, which will probably change in the next two months. 519-722-7462.

Also can you all either text or send me an offline message on MSN of your cell numbers or any other numbers that I should know to reach you. Thanks!

shirbo

This week has gone by real fast. Just last week I had reading week and all I did was work every single day. Did not have any time to rest and catch up on sleep. So far school has been good but the weather is getting colder and colder. =( Can't believe 1st semester is already 1/2 over. Oh yeah, did I mention to you guys that I will be going to China for 2 1/2 weeks for the winter break? Well now I just did. So I won't be in town for the holidays. The last time I had an overseas vacation with my whole family was when I was 2. 20 years ago! Haha. Hope it would be a fun little vacation enough though it's so short. I'm leaving Canada so that means now Christmas for me! Don't even know if China have Christmas or not.....=S

Why the hell am I talking about Christmas already when I didn't even say anything about my birthday? Haha. BUT, I really don't have anything in mind about my birthday. Kind of thinking of not even doing anything? Don't want to waste brain power planning something and money doing something. That means I'm just plain lazy and cheap!

Anyway I don't know what else to blab about other than the above. So I guess I'll just end here.

Dirty Dancing

hello ladies,

nothing's new with me, i still hate work, and i'm still with jacky.
i went to waterloo last weekend, and i had dinner and lunch with lisa. too bad i didnt get to see her pirate costume. i was a butterfly, pretty boring, but i like the wings.

so lisa's coming back next weekend, and we're thinking of watchin dirty dancing. i was talking to anne about it b4 and she wants to watch it too.

mayb we can watch in on fri at 8pm, it's $36 i think. who's interested?

Mya

Hey girls,

Seemed like I've disappeared from the face of the earth right? Nope, I have been on every week to check for any updates, but didn't really have the time to sit and write, sorry =(.
How's everything with everyone?

As for me, I'm still struggling to continue the renovations. We've finished the bedroom (just need some more furniture), and painted the kitchen still waiting for it to be tiled. The washroom is by far the toughest and longest process in this entire reno. At first, Alfred and I were thinking of just updating the look and fresh paint, but in the end we ended up gutting the whole entire washroom and making our own shower instead of using the unit shower. Every corner we turned, new problems arised. The original bugdet for the washroom was $1000 boy did we go over budget we're sitting at about $3000 right now. Almost finished the washroom though, thank god. Next will be the little hallway, gotta put up new drywalls and make our own built-in cabinets for the toiletry since the washroom is a tad bit too small to accommadate it. Then last but not least it'll be the living room and that shouldn't take up too much time since it just need new paint and sponging the fireplace white.

Other than the reno, i've been trying to get my butt back in school. I want to find the right career for me. Something challenging and rewarding. I'm really interested in dental hygiene and Shirley has helped me out. I have two choices, either go to George Brown or private school (which i have to pay double the amount for tuition). I will automatically be accepted to a private school as long as i have the fund. As for George Brown, it's VERY competitive, therefore my chances are slim to none. I've been researching and attended some information sessions at George Brown and I've found a solution. I'm going to take these academic upgrading courses they offer at GB, which will offer me courses on writting the entrance examination to any colleges, and since my college of choice is there as well, the guidance told me my chances are much greater. It's a stepping stone not just only to get into college but to be fully prepared. Statistics has it that 30-40% of students drop out the first semester. And I do not want to fall into that...soo i'm gonna take it a step at a time(slowly but surely). It's going to take me 6 months longer than anticipated but I REALLY WANT IT!! I hear you girls complaining about school and real jobs, and I am soooo jealousy, I have too much free time and nothing accomplish. So hopefully when i'm in school it's my turn to complain about the sh!t load of assignments hehe...humans are so hard to satisfy! LOL

Let's meet up SOON....I miss ALL you girls. And sorry about the last outting, i wished i went with you girls instead of the "album release" soooo boring!

X.O.X.O, Mya

Seto

I think counting the months would be better Shanno, there's more to count and you can see all the steps you're taking towards being debt free.

Simone has just informed me that she's coming to Waterloo this weekend! Very excited about that. Hope everyone's doing well. I've yet to find myself a coop placement for the winter so I'm not sure if I'll be in Toronto come January. I'm thinking maybe I should just go out to another province or something.

Shanno

I signed my osap paper today... and the payments begin.. it kinds sucks that a huge amount of my paycheque is going there. BUT i'm counting the months untill i will be osap free :) LOL that should be in about 2 years :) i guess i should be counting the years rather than the months :)

time to SAVE big time.

Shanno

hmmm seeing that no one has blogged in a while i've decided to

so what is up with me...

well ... work is good... i got my second my pay cheque yesterday and it's nice being paid. I also go my osap bill that starts on nov 30... ahhh gotta pay them a minimum of 300 a month... which isn't too fun.. but i'm planning on paying that off assap so i'm going to increase it probably to 1000 a month just to get it off my back!

Work is going well =) Today i had my first taste of power. I was incharge of pre-screening 4 coop students and picking 2 of them to come in for interviews. And that was very excited! Although it was a fairly easy choice as to who is a yes an who is a no. But, i felt bad for the ones i didn't pick cuz they were still good candidates!

So ya, that is what's up with me!

Anywho- shirley's bday is coming up soon. we should hang out =)

bye friends!

shirbo

Girls,
Just wanted to let you know, my cat Whisper died...
I would say more about it but it'll just make me break into tears again.
I'll try to let you know once my emotions have settled down.

RIP Whisper 2003-2007

Seto

Hi ladies, hope everyone's been enjoying the great weather we've been having. Guess everyone's just keeping busy with whatever they've been doing. Hope everyone enjoys their long weekends. I for one will be spending it studying, since there are a slew of tests and assignments due after the weekend. I know, profs sure know how to make a student's life miserable.

Good job on doing well in school Shirbo!
Hope you're enjoying your work Shanno!
Hope yoga is going well for you Anne and Simone!
What have you been doing Thi? Haven't heard from you in so long!
Are you still decorating Mya? When do we get to see it???

Alright girlies, have a good long weekend. Buh bye!

shirbo

I finally have time to post on this blog! For the past few weeks, I've done 3 tests and 1 in class essay. As you can figure out, I was so frusturated and was practically pulling my hair out every day! (I'm almost bald) My room's a total mess and I think I see a few strands of white hair. Haha. I just did my last term test today for Chemistry. I got my results back from Math and Biology and they're both above 90% =D My essay wasn't that great, but still pulled off a B. It feels really good after seeing a good mark. Although I wrote the tests with not much confidence. Haha. After all the mad studying, it's finally long weekend! It's good to have all these crazy stress because then when the 'break' comes, I'd enjoy it more. Anyway, I'm kind of tired now, it's time to catch up on sleep. I hope you guys enjoy the sunshine and have fun over the long weekend. I know I will be enjoying every minute of it.

Happy Thanksgiving!

hey - wow its been almost two weeks since anyone has posted. i guess everyone is swamped with stuff to do! =) that's ok.

I just wanted to wish you all a very happy thanksgiving!

Shanno!

Shanno

I miss you ladies!... a LOT =)

Seto

Hi ladies! Long time no see or chat. Getting back into school mode, kinda hard. I have no finals this year, well, except one, but everything else is just research papers.

Life is good, managed to pull my left calf, it's in pain but the therapist said I can keep playing badminton if I stretch it three times a day and ice/heat it and don't run too many stairs. There's no way I can give up badminton...I'd die.

I hear you Shanno, I'll make sure I follow the instructions!
Glad to hear the job's going wel, and no I don't remember this David character. Do you Tee?


I'm coming back this weekend, anyone wanna hang out? It's so boring in Waterloo...I feel like I'm turning moldy from sitting and reading all the time.

So I know the post is completely random and kinda jumbled but blah, whatever. I wanna post up a video by Celtic Woman. Gotta admit, Celtic music has a certain attractiveness to it. I'm sure some of you know this song. Reminds me of elementary choir days...doesn't it, Shirbo, Mya, Shanno?

Shanno

hey ladies,
it's been an exciting week.. the first week of work... training and just learning in general! woot woot and i bump into different ppl every morning when i bus to school! For example, this morning i bumped into shirley and this dude that claimed to be in my band class that played the clarinet, David.. thi.. lisa.. do u remember him? LOL cuz when he was waving at me the day before i thought he was my brother's friend.

But ya, the job is exciting.. for now i guess since its my first week, BUT every day something interesting/or someone interesting comes along so i enjoy it!

We should hang out sometime!! =) love u all lotzzzzz =)

Annes old school music

I've been listening to alot old stuff..
I've post one up



enjoy!

Anne

hey girls. congratulations Shannon, see i told you not to worry things will always turn out. shribo's right you girls are all working and progressing.
Me on the other is regressing? I finally quit TD officially, tmr is my last day. i was actually suppose to be done two weeks ago but they wanted me to stay for another two more weeks. I don't know why even though I'm out of a job, broke as ever and have no idea what to do for career, I'm never been this relieved. for the pass few months my moods been fluctuating, some days i felt perky and joyful others days i felt depressed and unmotivated. as happy as am to see my friends doing so well in life sometime i cant help but self reflect on myself and what i have accomplished in life.. nothing! (boohoo) One of my good friend graduated and decided to move back to china for 4 months to learn more about the Chinese culture and language, she really inspired me. i dunno it really got me thinking. why do i live my life always worrying about this and that. why do i force myself to work at a job that i truly hate? just because everyone else is doing it? *sign*
it was a hard decision for me to quit. my dad lost his job a while back in march or april, and him being the primary bread winner of the family really affect the mood in the house. we're not in financial crisis or anything but seeing him struggle and worry about finding a job just makes me feel so ungrateful for what i had. my dad is old. and now he has to look for a hard labour job just because he cannot find anything better. and here i am complaining about a job a lot of ppl would see as pretty decent. but im just tired of doing what everyone tells me is right i want to do something i want to do.. that makes me happy.. but the problem is i don't even know what i want to do myself?

but on a brighter note. school just started im trying my bestest to concentrate. im planning to take yoga lessons with simone (anyone interested in joining?)and im learning how to play a guitar. haha. im doing everything i always wanted to but never had the time to because of work.

and i really miss you girls. I know i always come across as being flakey, haha but i really do love hanging out with you girls. sniff sniff what has gotten into me today ? im being extra gay.. okay i will stop now.
take care
love always
Anne

Shanno's employed!

I GOT A JOB =)

I am now a recruitment coordinator. It was a really interesting interview, I went and did a personality test and they told me about me! Then i met a lot of the employees and asked them if they liked where they work... and they were all so very nice and friendly!

Job starts on Monday! Oh and the best part is that it's located at bay and bloor =) a 20 min ttc ride from my house! YAY!!! LOL the pay is average starting, but the manager (who is quirky nice... my fav kind) told me that in 6 months im due for either a promotion or raise or something like that) YAY!! =) Exactly what I'm looking for =).

Oh company name: Staffworks (its a staffing agency)

simone - promotion

i kinda got promoted today, i'll b in charge of small projects from now on. i'll b like a junior project manager. so this fri, i'll b leading my first meeting with all the managers of each department, and i will get to tell them how many ppl i need from their department to work on my project, and boss those ppl around.

it's still the same pay, and i still hate the job, but i like how i have more authority now :D

shirbo

I think I haven't posted for the longest time. It's because in August, I was busy preparing for school, then the long weekend I went to Niagara Falls with Mike and a couple of his friends. Then school started and I was totally in another zone. It felt so weird and alien-like for me. When I walk down the halls, I constantly look around me to see if I see a familiar face. But the sad thing is no. I had the worse possible schedule ever when school started. I get off early on Tuesdays and Thursdays BUT my Wednesdays were horrible. I have a morning class then 6 hours of spare until my afternoon lab class. And you guys know how far York is. So it was next to impossible to go home or whatever for the 6 hours. I tried changing it with the student advisor on the last week of August but she was being a total *bleep*. She said that everything is full, I can't change it to anything. So I thought I was doomed. Then today I met a girl that had the most amazing schedule ever. She had Monday off! I was like what the hell is going on? She saw my schedule and said that she had the exact same schedule as me then she got it changed when she was here for orientation. I was like WHAT?! She told me at that time she wasn't allowed to change at all but she was telling the student advisor that she needed to work, and if she can't work, she can't come to school. So she got the best schedule ever. I decided to give it a try. Because last time I was here I think I gave up too easily. Mike was really mad that I wasn't able to change my schedule. So after my morning classes, I have another 6 hour spare today (just today due to the Monday holiday). I went to her office, and waited for the longest time. She was one busy lady! I then went in and told her my dilemma, told her that I have a 6 hr spare and if she can move my afternoon lab class to another day, I am able to work which can pay off my tuition and books. She changed it without even saying 'no' to me. She even freed up my whole day by moving my morning class to another day! In my mind I was thinking, "You weren't able to do that last week, howcome you can do it now without declining me?" She seemed like a totally different person! She was super-nice today and I'm starting to like her. Haha. In the end I got my Wednesday off BUT I have 7 hours of class non-stop on Tuesday. -_-" But really, I'd much rather have 1 day less to travel to this place!

I've been out of school for 2 years and I was so afraid that I can't catch up and not like it. But so far, I really enjoy being in school. I can't believe that I'm actually saying this. I think it's because I was out of school for 2 years and I know the importance of school. I really don't know how to explain it, but it's a good feeling. But too bad you girls aren't in the same school as me, because I know it would be a blast! Like old times. =)

Cirque du Soleil: Kooza

I just went to see the local Cirque show last night. It was AMAZING! The seats turned out to be better than I thought. Lots of surprising during the show. The Wheel of Death almost made my heart stop, those guys were spectacular.

So I'm really addicted to all this circus excitement and really wanna do it again. So I've decided that I'm going to go to Las Vegas to see one of their Vegas productions. If any of you girls are interested let me know.

simone

so i havent been posting much, cuz I've been soo busy with work. I hate it, it sucks, i want a new job, but i'm afraid i cant get another one that pays as much.

i went to new york this weekend with my family to visit my bro and to shop. i went to the woodbury outlet mall, it was awesome, cuz i got alotta things, alotta bags. the mall has everything, from like high end stores like gucci, chanel, dior to normal stores like gap, puma guess. sum of the stuff there were really really cheap. I got a burberry scarf for 29 dollars.

i heard they would have more sales on November 22, or that weekend. its supposed to b the better than boxing day. any of you interested??

Shanno's choice

Hey ladies!

Thank you for your input! However, I've decided to decline that offer because a 2 hour commute will make me hate that job! Plus, I live downtown... why travel SO FAR! =) For lower than decent pay. OH WELL =). There will be other opportunities. But for now, I'll just keep the spending at a minimal level =).

Love you all!

shanno's dilemma

hey ladies ok need some help -

this morning i was awaken and offered a position... i went to the interview a LONG time ago and didn't even realize what position this was for until she told me... Health and Safety Coordinator... the one job that i REALLY wanted but thought I wouldn't get because I didn't have that degree. So, this morning they offered it to me and offered to train me for a while...

Now the dilemma is... should i take it? Cuz its at keele and hwy 7 so VERY FAR. What do u think ladies?

erm... i gotta tell her on friday... and iunno what i wanna do.. but i am leaning towards the no... cuz i think my body may not be able to take it... cuz if they have a lot of overtime... iunno what i'll do.

shirbo

TGIM
Yeah right! This week is the last week before I go back to school and the last week that I'm working at my current workplace. I can't believe time flies by so fast and I don't know how well I will be able to handle post-secondary. I went back-to-school shopping just this past weekend and I didn't know what I needed to buy and all. It feels so alien-like going back to school now. I'm still debating on if I should drive to school or just bus there. *sigh* So many things to decide and my schedule is still screwed up..."SCREW YOU SENECA!!!" *shakes fist* Haha. I'm just ranting on and on about nothing at all so don't mind me. Probably you guys should read between the lines are something. I am somewhat excited in going back but I'm scared at the same time. Wish me luck guys! Please don't hate me if I'm asking you guys about homework. Haha. Man, I can't think of anything else to rant. I'm just here because I haven't blogged for the longest time. =) I'll be back!

Shanno

Hey ladies,

so softball is officially over and i'm feeling kind of blah because i still have yet to find a job that i like. But... i know it's worth the wait. I think i'm just feeling it more now because school starts up again soon and people are going to be busy... and i'm going to be bored out of my mind!

but ya, just wanted to say HI and I'M STILL ALIVE =).

LOL - can't wait to start woring =)
Oh - lisa, come back to toronto for your winter coop term :) I'll miss our walking adventures!

Seto

So it's been a while since I've last blogged here. Not much is happening in my life so there's really nothing to write about. It's the last week of work which means I'll be heading back to school in two weeks. I can't wait to leave this place, I'm sure Shanno will be happy for me, and herself, since I've been complaining to her so much.

When are we going to the Ex girls??? We have to go and there and get some cheap clothes and whatever else there is to do there.

Oh yeah, so I've decided that I'm gonna buy myself a car...yes I know, I must be out of my mind, leading myself down the path of no return. But that's the new goal right now. Not really sure what I should get, if you girls have any ideas I am open to suggestions. Please keep the price below $25,000, I'm still a poor student.

DATE: Friday August 17th, 2007
TIME: 8:30pm
PLACE: Truffles & Panorama

DRIVERS: Mike & Shirley - will be picking up Simone at 7:45pm. Then Lisa & Andy at Lisa's place at 8:00pm.

Thi Hoan - will be picking up Shannon, Francis & Anne. I'll call you later to tell you the exact time. Then off to Truffles. Darren will be meeting us later.

TRUFFLES

ADDRESS: 21 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2G1 Tel.(416) 964-0411 (Avenue Rd & Cumberland St)
ATTIRE: Smart elegant; jackets not required
RESERVATION: under Thi Hoan
WEBSITE/MENU: http://www.fourseasons.com/toronto/dining.html

PANORAMA

ADDRESS: Manulife Centre - 51st Floor. 55 Bloor Street West. M4W 1A5(Bloor St. W & Bay St)
WEBSITE: http://www.bloorstreetdiner.com/restaurants/panorama/

DIRECTIONS:http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&qq=hltF3hzNT9tNhURP0HLlhh9UYBmHRqyBceg4Gkon14D8uewLk7pjHQ%253d%253d&ct=NA&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=&1s=&1z=M5R+2G1&2y=US&2ffi=&2l=&2g=&2pl=&2v=&2n=&2pn=&2a=&2c=&2s=&2z=M4W+1A5&r=f


SEE YOU GIRLS FRIDAY!!!

AUGUST 17, 2007!! Little Black Dress Date.

Hey Ladies! The date is drawing near and no one has suggest any restaurants we can dine at. So here's my little contribution to this outting =).

So I was surfing around the area of where panorama is and i'm not too familiar with everyone's taste buds and budgets, so i just copied the link of list of restaurants around that area. We can narrow down the list within this week and find the winner.

http://www.showmetoronto.com/tour_bloor_restaurants.htm

Heard Sassafraz is really popular and it's one of the hot spot for stars =)...

Seto

Hi girls, how've you all been? Hope you're all enjoying the long weekend.

I just went mattress shopping today at Sleep Country. So how did this happen? I'm taking my health very seriously now. Back problems and neck problems, gotta find other solutions, other than massage therapy every other week. So my alternate solution was to buy a Therapeutic pillow and a good mattress that'll last me for the next 10 years of my life. Not a bad investment in my eyes. The most surprising thing was, this type of shopping was actually quite enjoyable for me.

Long Weekend

Hey Ladies!

Have a nice long weekend :)

shirbo

My weekend was full of adventures. First, let's start on Friday. I called a car deal that I found on autotraders and said I will meet at his house and I found out it was at Mississauga. -_-" But oh well, I still went with my dad and Mike's dad to check it out. It was an old Romanian man trying to sell a 2002 Honda Civic. Everything looked alright and we said we'll come back to check it out the next day when he gets everything fixed up and perfect. I went back on Saturday to test drive it with Mike and his dad and after hours of decision-making, we decided to buy it. It was going for $7300. We signed an agreement and I got all the paper that I need to bring to the Ministry. That very same night, Mike's dad told us that Mike's aunt is able to give me her 1998 Toyota Corolla for free because she will be buying a new car that same week. I was like WTF?!?! Now you tell me? She said that she didn't know that my car broke down and she can buy a new car now other than waiting until next year. That night they were teaching me how to cancel the transaction with the old man and I felt bad. I don't know why. I felt bad that I had to cancel the transaction when we all agreed on it and all after 2 days spent in Mississauga. I then called the old man to see where he's at and when he'll be home because I knew he was at a party that very same night. He told me that he's not at home and that he's at Scarborough. Those were music to my ears that night. I said I needed to see him right away and he said okay and gave me the address to the place. I made another agreement and brought it with me along with the papers. I explained to him that I had to cancel the transaction because the car had been rebuilt and my family didn't like that. I just kept on bullshitting then. He said it was alright and he wanted me to be happy and all so he didn't hesitate and just signed the new agreement. I was really relieved. Then Sunday comes. My phone rang and I was surprised to see that he was calling me. He said that he wanted to talk to me and was wondering if I can answer a few questions. It wasn't about the car because he had sold it already. This was how the conversation went:

John: How old are you?
Me: 21
John: Are you working or going to school?
Me: I'm going to school.
John: Where?
Me: At Seneca.
John: Oh okay, I want you to meet my son.
Me: What do you mean? You want to introduce your son to me?
John: You don't have to answer me now, think about it and I'll call you back later.
Me: Why do you want me to meet your son?
John: I really like you, I want my son to meet somebody like you. Think about it, you don't have to answer me now.
Me: JOHN! I have a boyfriend already. The guy that came with me the other day was my boyfriend.
John: Oh, well if you have a boyfriend then I wish you good luck.
Me: Thank you.

By this time I was thinking to myself, is this for real?!?!?!? Haha. That is the weirdest thing that I have ever happened to me. I've only seen his son once. All I knew about him was that he's a policeman (1st year) and also studying Computer Science. Well that was my weekend adventure. Now I just have alot of things to do before I can successfully change the corolla onto my mom's name (cheaper insurance). I'll try to keep on posting. =P

Seto

I know it seems like I've disappeared off the face of the Earth, or maybe you girls didn't notice. But I just wanted to say that I lost my cell phone in Montreal so no one is going to answer if any of you try to call.

Not sure when I'm getting new phone, up to the crown of my head in debts right now. Email's the best way right now. Work email is even better: lseto@idccanada.com

shirbo

Ladies, I've been so stressed over the past month with my car trouble. Money is tight now. My internet is screwed up and had unstable connection for the past week. My dad got into a car accident on his brand new 2007 car that is only 1/2 a year old. It's not crashed that bad...just that it's not perfect anymore. My dad was hurt, I can see that in his eyes. *sigh* I felt so bad for him.

I've been looking at used cars on autotraders.ca and I found some good deals. But dammit, good deals go away so fast!! I want to check it out the next day but the ad was down already! I've got to act fast on that. I'm gonna be checking out hopefully a couple of cars tomorrow. Hopefully there aren't any buyers for them yet. My car is officially down. It died on Mike the other day, luckily he was only trying to park it and wasn't driving it. Wish me luck girls! I really need it because everything is just going downhill for me for the past couple of months.

Little Black Dress Party

I know planning is the hardest part and i know we would all like to see eachother again this summer. So i'm just gonna throw out an idea, tell me what you think.
Some of us have been talking about having a Little Black Dress Party. For location, what do u guys think about the Panorama? Sometime mid-august? If not, suggestions would be great!

Shannon & Tee made CUPCAKES from scratch

Red... Green... Blue... Turquoise... Purple... Orange... Pink... =) All the colours that we made!

Ahhh... finally, the cupcake kingdom =) where all the pretty cakes go

See the icing bowls... it took us the longest to make the actual icing for the cupcakes LOL sooo sugary!!! =)

All in all a FUN sleepover! =) *high five* thi!

shirbo

I know I haven't been blogging as much as I should. So here I am!
I have been busy with a ton of things lately, collecting phone numbers, setting up my new computer (19 inch widescreen lcd monitor!! it looks amazing) and dealing with my beat up car. I'm kind of giving up on my current car now, thinking if I should buy either a pretty new but 2nd hand car or just a brand new one. Problem is, I won't be working when school starts. I can buy a brand new one if I were to have a part time job but that's no guarantee at the moment. =( So those are the negative things that have been stressing me.

Last weekend it was me and Mike's 1 year anniversary. He said to me that he was going to take me to his friend's Indian restaurant for dinner but then he brought me to CN Tower. I STILL believed him that we were going to the Indian restaurant when I saw CN Tower. What an idiot I am. =P

That's it for now, more later, me tired. zzzzzZZzZZZz

Fat Cow by Anne

Day at work...

Yesterday I went into work 10 minutes late; as soon as I saw the supervisor sitting at her desk I knew she was gonna give me a good bitching. I apologized, explained that I missed that bus and said I’ll try to call in advanced if it happens again. She wasn’t pleased. She examined me up and down and said pull down your shirt, make sure I don’t see any skin. I was wearing dress pants, heels, white v-neck t-shirt and a blazer over it. But I guess as I was running into the branch my t-shirt rided up and I exposed some skin around my hip so I pulled down my shirt apologized again and thought that it was the end of it. So all morning things went okay, served customers did what I had to, went for lunch came back, my other supervisor went up to me and told me my manager had called for me and told me to call her back when I had the time. I called the office and a girl picked up, I told her im returning a call from Maggie, (my manager) she told me to wait, the girl comes back on the line and says in a serious tone, So I understand you were late this morning, I thought “fuck” she called my manager to complain? I thought, okay It was my fault so I’m gonna take it. the girl continues.. “so what did you wear to work today? Santa (supervisor bitch) said that she thought that you were dressed inappropriately.” It was after then that I lost it. I was thought, what a fucking bitch. I wore a fucking blazer, and it’s the summer! If anyone is dressed inappropriately, its her, she frigging wore a low cleavage tops, tight pants and these heels that are at least 4 inches high lacey and kinda of see through, it looked like shoes that girls in porno movies would wear. Shes in her 40s or late 30s, wears too much make up and lip stick and…. she’s FAT, YES SHES FAT! I know im mean but I don’t give a shit. Hahah (sorry for all the swearing). So if anyone was to complain, it should be me, because I have to work in a professional environment with a fat ugly cow. She hates me.. she never liked me i knew it. but i never knew she would be so low as abusing her power like that. And i swear im not being paranoid...

To be continued… I have to sleep now, working at the same branch tomorrow morning so I have to make sure I’m the first one there so she can’t use anything against me

Greatest Week Ever!

This week was quite a good week! I spent mon-fri at church helping out at the yearly summer camp that we hold for kids from 4-12yrs old.

Myself and three others were in charge of the grades 1-2. They were SUPER cute! From Monday to Friday they were honestly attached to me... tickling me... trying to get a piggy back ride from me... talking to me... they were just too cute! Every day was an adventure with them, especially because one kid was probably a.d.d. because she couldn't stay still. One day I almost had to send a lil boy home because he was caught swearing and he refused to say sorry... then started balling his eyes out. But, in the end he apologized and stayed =).

Then, Friday evening after church I went to my friend's cottage with a bunch of other ladies! We had quite the girls' nite weekend! We watched chick flicks... they wake-boarded (which is like snow boarding but on water)... and i went water tubing!! It was SO FUN!! Then when we were returning home tonite, one car ran out of gas!!! So we had to leave her car in an empty parking lot and searched for gas with the other cars. LOL it was so fun and funny!

=) ALSO - I think i posted earlier and said that i'll be free for the next long weekend, but I actually will be out of town. Cuz, originally i was going to not go away due to lack of money to pay for the trip. But, my wonderful boyfriend, said he'd cover me if i can't pay for the trip! woohoo!!! Thank GOD! LOL Francis actually referred to himself as the "wonderful boyfriend" when he was saying that to me! =)

Ok - see you later ladies!

Seto

Alright, so as much as I'd hate to say it, I guess I'd have to say it. I got Facebook. There, I said it.
I'm ready for the I-told-you-so's.

Shanno, I salute you for keeping this up. Damnit, I feel so weak.

Anne-joke

In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family member lay gravely ill."I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," he said as he surveyed theworried faces. "The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant.It's an experimental procedure, very risky but it is the only hope.Insurance will cover the procedure, but you will have to pay for the brainyourselves.."The family members sat silent as they absorbed the news. After a greatlength of time, someone asked, "Well, how much does a brain cost?"The doctor quickly responded, "$5,000 for a male brain, and $200 for afemale brain."The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to smile, avoidingeye contact with the women, but some actually smirked.A man unable to control his curiosity, blurted out the question everyonewanted to ask,"Why is the male brain so much more?"The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the entiregroup, "It's just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark down the price of the female brains, because they've actually been used."

simone

i got a job !!! project coordinator at Filogix, they process financial transactions for real estate, mortgages, etc. the pay is ok, and its located at king and university. soo happy...not really, more like relieved.

shirbo,
since you lost your phone..how do we get in contact with you? is there a number we can call you at since your never online anymore?

Seto

Well I hope everyone is having fun with their lives right now.

Mya
- can't wait to see the place, I'm sure you'll make it look great

Shirbo
- makes me not wanna get a car, oh but the convenience!
- electronics...here's how I see it: Laptop and desktop, will probably help with school but quite a lump sum depending on what you want in it. NDS, if you want to concentrate on school, you're gonna have a hard time if you get one. But that little devil is so much fun! And not that expensive.

Shanno
- good luck on your interview today
- hope you get that job since it's something new

I just found out yesterday that I have a comrade at work! A temp worker we hired, who I happen to know from Queen A - I know, such a small world - feels the same way I do about my supervisor. I realized that I'm not the only one she makes feel stupid. I think it's a skill of her's. She can make anyone feel stupid with her "I don't care, just get it done" attitude.

Hope to see you girlies soon!

Shanno

Well it's been the same every week now for a month since i've been back from Bolivia an interview a week. =) Got another one tomorrow, still looking for the right job. =) LOL or A job.

i can't wait for our next outing!

shirley - hope your car gives you less headaches
mya - have fun decorating your own place! it's exciting!

shirbo

i haven't been online for the longest time...and it after coming onto this blog...i've been updated with all of your lives! hahaha simone...as for that note...i'm apologizing on behalf of my cousin...but i seriously do not know what kind of dilemma she is getting herself into but i'm just embarassed with her actions...she's been saying the same things to me and my sister...i don't think there's anything you can say or should say to her...if you want to be nice..just say something nice...but if she is offending you in any way...try not to bitch back at her even though i sometimes do that to her...it'll just push her over the edge and recently she does not seem like she is stable at all...(no idea why) but i'm sorry once again =S

i have been so occupied with fixing my car lately that i have no time whatsoever to have fun...=S so stressed with that and then when that is finally done...i realized that i'm short on money..even though i work and all but once school starts...the whole chunk of money that i have will be gone in a flash...o.O i've been itching on buying a new electronic...a laptop, a desktop or a nds....what do u guys think? i reallly want to invest on something like that but don't know if it's a wise idea...=S

summer's already here and we have 2 full months of fun ahead of us.....right??!? haha as what mya said..when's the next time we're going to get together? probably we'll have a bbq at mya's place once her basement's finished...*wink wink* hehe we can do that...or we'll spend a weekend at wasaga? how does that sound? i'd like that...anyway...it's getting late...i hope i'll be seeing u girls soon

Mya

Hey y'all lovely ladies. When are we all getting together again?

I haven't post a blog in a very long time because my life has come to a complete stop at the moment. Nothing interesting really, the same old. I really need to start working again, i miss being occupied and i definitely wouldn't mind some extra spending money. Oh wait..., I have been productive, I've been renovating alfred's basement. I'm pretty sure all of u guys know that i've been living with alfred for over 3 years now. We were living with his parents, his brother and sister inlaw. Our plan was to purchase our own place within 2 years. But unfortunately i'm no longer working and alfred is the only one bringing home the bacon..lol.
and his brother just recently bought his own place and moved out. Alfred really wanna live in a brand new house so he tried to convince his parents to sell this current house and get a new one. His parents doesn't drive so they find it more convient for them here...easy access to the public transit. I obviously wouldn't mind living in a brand new house but i thought about it, his parents are not young anymore, they're already in their 70s. So i managed to convince alfred to just put our plan aside and spend us much time with his parents as possible. He agreed to it, so that's why we're renovating his basement so at least we have a little place we can temporarily call our own... a little private nook...which also means i can have you girls over if u want. I think we're gonna be buying a 40'+ lcd screen so we can karaoke and sip wine =)...i'm kinda excited...keep you girls posted if you're interested

HAPPY CANADA DAY GIRLS !!

Seto

All this blogging and Web 2.0 jibberish makes me want to revert to pen and paper again. I think I'm gonna go buy myself a nice notebook and document my life the old fashioned way.

Just a random thought, have a great day ladies!

Seto - Dragonboat

I officially rejoined my old dragonboat team last night. Yay paddling! Heading off to Waterloo next weekend and then off to Montreal July 28-29. I think some of you girls should come with me to Montreal so I don't have to room by myself and watch me paddle my heart out. It'll be nice to get away from Toronto once in a while, right? Not forcing anyone, but if you're interested, lemme know ASAP.

Shanno

Heyhey!

I am so bored. Dude, i'm running out of things to busy myself with! Especially since I don't want to be spending so much, as I'm still unemployed. Gah - SO BORED! =) Maybe i'll just go outside and take a nice walk in the heat!

simone

hey, for those of u who have facebook, i was wondering if u got a message from shirley's cousin, annie. this is wat she wrote:

How are u doing?Are u tight with shirley?I just wondering.I have not said anything because i will be not hang out anymore.Well is because my whole family think is make fun of me the best.Guess what i really don't care anymore because i am sick of people said shit whatever.I know shirley friends probably talk shit about me because i am cousin or biggest retard.I am not fucken kid anymore.U people don't even know me.I am so tired every me make me mad&sad and making peoples putting ememies for life. I have trying to look place to work is not easy is not funny.No love&money alrite.I hope i wiill get decent job this summer.I am going back to school sept taking personal support nursing i will getting decent job.bye bye annie.


shirley, i dunno if i should reply to ur cousin, and i dunno wat to say.

Seto Wants to be a Progamer

I was so bored yesterday that I started watching Starcraft tournaments on youtube. Yeah, they really have tournaments for the game! I felt so geeky afterwards, but damn those Koreans are really amazing, plus, they're making annual incomes of $200,000+ USD. Never thought playing video games day and night could earn someone so much money. I think I just found my new ideal job! LOL.

So here's my new goal in life: I want to be a traveling, multi-linguistic, female progamer.

Yeah, I know, not gonna happen, but I could dream right? =P

We gotta think of somewhere to go for the upcoming long weekend. Ottawa anyone?

Happy Birthday Anne!!

Thank you

hey ladies.. i just want to thank you for celebrating my birthday with me.. or should i say barf-day with me. oh man you girls almost killed me last night... but nevertheless i had an awesome time. haha Shirbo, thank mike for me and Mya thank Alfred for me. i hope you gals had as much fun as i did. and how did dimsum go btw? okay im gonna keep this short because im still feeling kinda woozy..

love you
Anne

Clubbing tonight

ooh as for clubbing tonight. i don't know where yet. ill keep you posted
=)

SATURDAY

okay, so apparently you girls are okay with Saturday.. so lets just keep it for Saturday then.. unfortunately Simone will not be able to make this Saturday... =(

I have access to the car on Saturday so if any of you need a ride.. give me a call..

so now for the plan....(man this is harder than pulling teeth)
we are going to have dinner at the Joe maggiano's italian so remember to bring your lobster bib.. haha
we will meet at restaurant at 7:30pm Then we will go karaoke.. (i don't now where yet..)
feel free to bring your significant other or just come solo whatever rocks your boat..
finally please dress appropriately, not too fancy but something pretty.. hehe. ooh just to spice things up. everyone has to wear something pink.. pink jewellery's, accessory, shoes, purse.. whatever...

address to Joe's

	Joe Maggiano's Italian Steakhouse & Bar
	2450 Sheppard Avenue East North York ON 416-907-7980

SATURDAY STILL ON?

sorry girls, ( shannon and shirley in particular i know you two have been waiting for more details!) I've been really busy lately with work and finals. I am so sorry with the last minute planning and i realized that saturday is not a good day for a lot of you girls. I originally wanted to have a dinner at the keg or some place nice so we all have an excuse to dress up, but because of the late notice i think a lot of you ladies will not be able to make it.. so here are the options.
a. screw those that cant make it this Saturday and we'll have a good time on our own (haha)
or
b. we schedule for another time next week. monday or wednesday or even friday is good for me.
so please tell me what you think and we can finalize everything by tmr night?

oh and also i was planning to go clubbing tmr night, come join me if you are free
soo sorry for the late notice once again..
you know me, i hate planning.

love anne

Shanno

hey anne - so what's happening for your bday?

shirbo

I haven't been online for about a week because I was out with a throat infection and was even unable to go to work. =( That was why I didn't know when Shannon and Simone's convocation and more important stuff along that line. See my week was not interesting at all. But the end of the week was not bad at all. I went to wonderland on Saturday. It was fun but at the same time, not fun. Fun because of the oh so wonderful rides and not fun because the oh so wonderful long line-ups. =S So that's my weekend. I'm still takeing penicillin and it does not seem like it's working. Probably just a tad bit.

Shannon & Simone, congratulations, you guys are finally free! Sorry I wasn't able to make it though.

Anne you lucky bum, welcome back! As for your birthday, we need more information and details then a 7:00pm dinner on Saturday you know! Mike's little cousin has a birthday BBQ on that day as well so we'll need more information so I can arrange. *shakes fist*

Shanno

GAH so this is what happened with the interview i went to last thursday.

They called me on monday to ask if i was still interested in the position, i said yes but i was at convocation so couldn't talk.
I said i'd call her back on Tuesday, but couldn't reach her because of an emergency.
Finally i reach her today, and she tells me that they filled the position already because they needed someone asap and i was busy when they called.

Wow.. what bad timing! Oh well! i know that God will provide =) and is giving me a summer! So in the meantime, i getta hang out and relax =).

The job search continues!

Shannon's Grad

Francis and i being fobby, we're quite posers!

One of my REALLY good friends from my program!

Thi, Shanno and Seto =) Friends that I colour with!

i was disappointed that shannon didn't have her cap and gown on. she returned it early! but she looked gorgeous in her dress so that's okay. CONGRATULATIONS SHANNON!!!

Seto's Dictionary

First entry into Seto's dictionary will be:

BSC = Boob Shrinkage Celebration

I intend to hold one of these by this time next month. I am determined to make my boobs smaller! 34B that's the target. Wish me luck girls, then we can have a little black dress party. I know many of you will love that, since dressing up is so fun.

Tee

lisa, shannon
that time has come.. now you have to spend the whole summer with me :( because thats what friends are for..aww :(

IM BACK!

hey ladies, im back from Dominican, do you miss me? haha i bet most of you didn't even know i was gone, but thats okay... well. it's that time around again, yes thats right, its my birthday! I feel like an old fart so there isnt really much to celebrate about, but i would like to take this occasion to arrange a dinner for a get together. I just miss you all so much!


so heres the plan...
dinner this saturday at 7:00 pm
.... and thats all i have for now.. haha

love always
Anne

Simone and Shanno's Convocation =)

Our grad starts at 2:30, and it should be around 3 hours long. So, if u'd like to come and take pictures with us on Monday June 11, come at 5:30 =)! We can go out for dinner afterwards! Guess I'll just skip softball practice since i probably won't be able to make it!

Here are the directions on how to get to our grad!

All Convocation ceremonies take place in the Ryerson Theatre, located at 43 Gerrard St. East.

Car

Ryerson is bounded by four major city streets: Gerrard (north), Dundas (south), Jarvis (east), and Yonge (west). Main traffic routes are as follows:
Highway 401 east or west to Yonge Street, south on Yonge, turn left (east) at Gerrard or Gould (no turns are permitted at Yonge and Dundas).
Don Valley Parkway south to Bloor Street, turn right (west) at Bloor, turn left (south) at Church, continue until Gerrard, Gould or Dundas.
Gardiner Expressway east or west to Yonge Street, continue north until Gould or Gerrard. City street maps show alternate routes.

TTC

• Yonge/Dundas subway station: Walk one block north on Yonge from the Eaton Centre to Gould Street, turn right at Sam the Record Man, walk one block east to Victoria Street.
• Yonge/College subway station: Walk two blocks south from College Park on Yonge Street, turn left at Sam the Record Man, walk one block east to Victoria Street.

simone

nuthin special happened to me lately. still no job, still looking...

i feel ur pain, shirley. jacky and i have some issues too...i dunno, our relationship is just dying, seems like we r so different, we dun match, we have nuthing in common, and we argue about the same things everyday. its just sad cuz seems like we really rnt meant to b, and there's nuthin i can do to make it work

Shanno

hey gurls
i jus got home =) its 4am

shirley - hope you feel better. give me a call sometime when u're free cuz after this weekend i'm busy with nothing much at all. all the best with you and mike.

lisa - get some sleep! hope that report was completed!

erm i will type more later this week before i leave on the weekend again. latez!

shirbo

I'm not feeling good for the past couple of days. Me and Mike have some issues. I wouldn't say they are dilemmas or problems. Just issues. I don't even know where to start but right now, we aren't seeing each other. I just feel very....heavy when I think about it. *sigh* I don't know what I'm trying to say and how I'm going to say it to you guys. I might not even be making any sense of all. I'm just not feeling happy at all. That's all I can say.

shirbo

Yesterday was almost a nice and warm sunny day, just a little breeze, that's it. So me and Mike decided to go to Wonderland since we got our Season Pass. I drove to his work place which is in the west side near Wonderland and went together from there. I didn't get to his work place to 5:30 and when we got to Wonderland, I had a strange feeling. The rides weren't moving and it seemed kind of...dead. We drove up to the gates where they have those green and red lights and they were all red. We went up closer and saw their hours of operation sign: We are open from 10am-6pm. That is outrageous. Who in their right mind will go between those times? So then we wasted our time going up there and I wasted my time going into the west end during rush hour. Half of my tank of gas was gone in 1 day. =(

One more thing, I have a 25% off coupon for the Phanton of the Opera tickets. I was just wondering if any of you girls want any because I have plenty. Let me know! One thing before you consider though, it's only good for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8pm at certain sections through until June 14. Regular priced tickets are $98 and with this coupon you'll pay only $68.50. So let me know if you're interested!

Seto

So something funny happened today that made me think of my childhood. Aquafina water is on sale at No Frills, and since it's my favourite brand of water I told my parents that we have to go there and buy all that we can! The littlest one came with us and he was sulking the whole time! I can still hear him being grumpy downstairs about it. I think it's because he found it embarrassing that we're cheating the 2 cases/family limitation. He said it's cheating and he hates it. So this brought about a few thoughts.

1) I remember when I was little, I hated going shopping with my parents and seeing them cheat the system like that. I found it embarrassing and always wondered why Chinese people have to be so cheap. I started to feel ashamed of Chinese people and I came pretty close to turning my back on my own culture. I'm so glad I didn't, I find it's a pretty sad thing to lose your own culture and language. The second brother is a pretty good example of this and I do pity him sometimes, although he's quite happy so I guess it doesn't really matter.

2) I understand now why I used to feel that way and it's the same with my brother. He's young and he doesn't understand the value of money and how hard people have to work for it. He's innocent and still believe in a just world where people shouldn't cheat. I'd like him to stay innocent as long as he can, I'm glad his sense of justice is so strong.

3) I think university has changed me a lot on the inside. The way I think, the way I view the world now. It's little things like these that make me feel that leaving home and schooling in a different city is a good experience. The content learned at school could be learned just as well at any other school if you have enough interest and effort is put in. Sure there's the reputation and blah blah blah, but that's all marketing, it's just a brand. But I find that living in Waterloo taught me a lot of life lessons that I'll remember for the rest of my life. Living in any other city other than Toronto would've taught me these things I believe, but Toronto will always be the city I'll come running back to because this is where my family and friends are.

Seto

Tee that's like the same promo that they had a million years ago. It's alright my life is boring too.

Kinda stressed right now, the report is due in four days, analysis is not done, I don't even know how to use the program! Outline is not that great, they changed the approach on me today, have to start from scratch. I'm tearing my hair out. I'm lacking sleep but turning into an insomniac...that didn't make sense...damnit...I don't think my report is gonna make any sense either.

Worried.

Tee

why did everyone stop posting? i'm sure theres lots of interesting stories, it doesn't even have to be interesting an embarrassing story is good too. here, i'll start..hmmm.. uuummm...hmmmm oh i know, you can get a free ipod if you switch to td canada trust starting today...haha... my life is boring

Shanno

So i ended up not getting the job afterall... because apparently they wanted someone to start asap and i will be away too long. OH well. I guess i'll come back home and be on the job hunt =).

See you all soon!

Seto

My dad's car got broken into at 6 in the morning! Fuckin' dude, making me lose sleep, hope he gets hit by a freakin' car.

Nothing is going well in life right now, so damn cranky.

pictures

we didn't take too many photos that friday, heres what i have

Tee

hello,

back from my trip to punta cana. the weather was great and the beaches were amazing. didn't get such a big tan but i came back darker then when i left. i put up just a few pictures on www.myspace.com/thihoan if you wanted to check them out.

Shanno

Here's an update:

- Sunday was Francis and my one yr anniversary! It was GREAT :)
- Friday morning at 6am my team and I will be heading off to Bolivia (can't wait)!

ermm.. i'm still waiting on Hewitt to see if i got the job or not. Keep you posted! Sorry, i am wayy too tired to type anymore!

OH - this will probably be my last post before heading off on friday cuz i have a number of things to do still. =) After the Friday, I probably won't be checking this blog until Monday Jun 11th, which is convocation day :) Anyone up for a celebratory dinner that evening?

Seto - Another Wave of Depression

I feel another wave of depression engulfing me. My first real job in the outside world is teaching me that I'm not the fast learner that I thought I was. I'm not as good at using MS Office applications as I thought I was. And I definitely am not a person that takes initiatives. After confirming all of the things listed above, and various others, I've come to the conclusion that I am quite the failure and have no idea how I'm going to carry on with the rest of my co-op term. I dread going to work every morning and I desperately want the term to end so I can just go back to school and let it shield me from the horrors of the working world.

Hopefully, yoga can make me feel better tomorrow.

Seto's Thoughts on Phantom

I really should've said something about the musical right after we saw it but the day we saw Phantom was a particularly frustrating day for me so I decided not to.

Now after 5 hours of tiring pool playing and then 6 hours of great sleep I will let you know how my first experience with the Phantom was.

Overall I thought it was good, but from a critical point of view...

• after hearing Shanno's talks about the original chandelier scene, THIS chandelier was somewhat of a disappointment
• I'm still really mystified as to how they did that stuff with the candles, that was my favourite part
• lots of fire, it was quite a hot performance
  
• the opening scene was really cool, I wonder if they did the same in the first one...
• the singing was good but at times very hard on the ears, especially from the sopranos
  
• I'd have to agree with Shanno's friend Danielle, the lead female was no Sarah Brightman, and I don't think anyone ever will live up to the way she played Christine
• as actors, though, everyone in the cast did a very good job, and compared to the movie version...an excellent job!
• want to read the original novel it's based on now

So anyone who hasn't seen it should really go and see it.

Shanno and I wanna go and see We Will Rock You, what you think ladies? Shall we plan for another date???

Mya

...
So continue on with my last post,

i was furious and yes it did come across my mind to beat the shiet out of this girl...but i held my anger and told her there was no point in fighting her because she's just a waste of my time. I walked away and just relaxed outside in the breezey weather and then around 1:30am Me and Alfred said our farewells to the friends and the bride and groom. Got home but didn't end up sleeping till 3 something, it was still bothering me inside just because it was sooo unexpected.

Next morning around 11am alfred's house phone rang and guessed who that might be? Yes it was his friend calling to say that him and HER (ex's sister) are just around the corner from alfred's house and they want to have a talk with us. I had no intention of going out there because in my head i was afraid i might do something stupid which i will regret in the future. Alfred managed to convince me to hear them out...alright i will let her speak her mind once more.

The boys sat in front of the house while her and I had a little stroll around the neighbourhood. She told me she felt so stupid for what happened the night before and that it was under the influence of alcohol. I told her that's not an excuse for it and what she did came from her heart....she once said before that she'd "fuck me up" if she can and she did try to cause something the night before. She apologized, but i told her i can not accept her apology at the moment because in my head i don't exactly know what her motives are. She has always wanted a piece of me and how can she possibly just come the next day to apologize? well my answer was it was in front of tooo many ppl and everyone said she was being immature and stupid so to save her some face she's being the "bigger" person by coming to talk to me. Who really knows what she's feeling inside because she seems like such a 2 face right now. She can just be boastful to her sisters and family that she grabbed my hair and scratched me or whatever story she comes up with. She did confirm with me that she's totally over the past and i told her i'm glad to hear it because there's nothing she or her sisters or anybody else can do to stop alfred and i being together.

Thank You for the comments, Shirly you're such my girl all ready to stick up for me and stuff...but seto is right, no need to make it a big issue, because right now i'm looking a lot better than she is and that's all it matters. AND yes, i'm doing well....fully recovered just a few tried scars, the hair will grow back eventually, no biggie =).
Said out loud in my mind...
"save the drama for your mama" hahaha

MYA

I know it's a little late to update you girls on my weekend, but i feel like i should share with you guys my oh so dramatic wedding event.

After we departed from the hotel, i got home and went right ahead to get ready for a wedding i've been mentioning to you ladies. I was actually excited because it was open bar (i'm not an alcoholic, but all of the gfs in our groups loves to drink so it was something for all of us to be excited about). The wedding went on fine until all of us had a few too many to drink and then that's when the drama started.

(I don't recall if i've told anyone of u guys about the situation between alfred's ex gf and i....to cut to the chase, her and her family has a lot of hatred towards alfred and especially me even after 4 years of us being together, gay i know...they are all fucken haters and they proved it last saturday)

The ex's younger sister approached me and started invading my space...she was telling me how finally she can let go of the fact that alfred picked me over her sister and that she understood why they broke up and why he chose me. Sounded ok right? Then she apologized for all the trouble she caused me and alfred and that her fiance and alfred will always be good friends no matter what, therefore there is no way in hell she can do anything to destroy our relationship. I told her i was happy that finally she can put the past behind her.

An hour or so later, i was outside taking care one of my girl-friend because she was puking her brains out, from the corner of my eyes i saw the ex's sister approaching alfred and she was poiting in his face...i was thinking to myself...what is she confronting him about now. I decided to let the boyfriend take over of taking care of my drunken friend and went inside. This frigging girl was balling her eyes out and saying how could he have hurted her sister by breaking up with her and shit...omfg, didn't she just told me she was fine with everything? alfred turned to me and i said "babe, explained and clear all these b.s up" and out of nowhere this girl started swearing at me and told me to stay out of it then she choked me. I was about to punch her in her fucken face but alfred pulled me away from her, while he was pulling me away she scratched me and had a handful of my hair in her palm and didn't let go. Finally her man came and pulled that psycho chick away and i realized i lost a whole lot of hair with scratches on my forearm. I was soooooooooooo pissed off that i almost went chaotic.

To Be Continued....