NattyG's · Rambling/Rants

1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before? I went to another country with a friend

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn't make any this year

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? No

4. Did anyone close to you die? No

5. What countries did you visit? US

6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you didn't have in 2006? more opportunities to travel.

7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? trip to Seattle

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
being more independent

9. What was your biggest failure? Not going after what I wanted

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Had teeth pulled and got braces.

11. What was the best thing you bought? an ipod!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? most of my friends.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? A close friend's.

14. Where did most of your money go? trips to Van and Seattle.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? finishing exams and going on a trip

16. What song will always remind you of 2006? Numa Numa Song

17. Compared to this time last year, you are: more together

18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Gone after what I wanted

19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Dwelling on things out of my control.

20. How did you spend Christmas? Family and friends.

21. How did you spend New Years? I will be hanging out with some of my awesome friends

22. Did you fall in love in 2006? Yes

23. How many one-night stands? Lets not go there!

24. What was your favorite TV program? Deal or No Deal

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Hate no, dislike yes.

26. What was the best book you read? Time Traveler's Wife

27. What was your greatest musical discovery for 2004? Numa Numa Song!

28. What did you want and get? an Ipod

30. What was your favorite film of this year? Happy Feet 

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Went out for dinner and dancing, I turned 24.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? A well paying job

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006? more interesting!

34. What kept you sane? friends

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Obama

36. What political issue stirred you the most? The interm elections.

7. Who did you miss? Peter, Inesia, Barry, Meg

38. Who was the best new person you met? Garth

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006: enjoy life while you can

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "I'm alive, I'm in love, you complete me."

What the 'heck' is going on?! So much  has happened since I wrote in here. I don't even know where to start. All I know, is that the holidays are coming up soon, crazy!
Hopefully, the next few weeks will go well for everyone with exams, work, etc. Things have been very hectic lately, with Global Village and all the prep for it. I'm glad that it was successful though!
I can't wait til reading break, Vancouver, yes? 
Should be some fun times. 

Today was very relaxing cause I just took the day off everything. Sometimes its just necessary!

I can't believe my parents are in Rome right now! Not fair! Meanwhile it rains and pours here!
Oh well!

Current Mood:	content
Current Music:	I don't Feel Like Dancin~Scissor Sisters

Peter has tagged me, so here are my answers.

Four jobs I have had in my life:

1. Piano teacher
2. Notary Public's Assistant
   
3. Realtor's Assistant
   
4. Uvic Development Office Supervisor
   

Four movies I would watch over and over:

1. Save the Last Dance
   
2. Ray
3. Bride and Prejudice
   
4. A Time to Kill
   

Four Places I have lived

1. Nanaimo
2. Victoria
   
3. That's it, sigh.
   
4. n/a

Four TV shows I love to watch:

1. American Idol
   
2. Deal or No Deal
   
3. America's Next Top Model
   
4. Young and the Restless
   

Four places I have been on vacation:

1. India
2. Singapore
   
3. Minneapolis
4. Germany

Four of my favourite foods:

1. Chicken Curry
2. Chicken Fajitas
   
3. Chicken Donairs
   
4. Chicken Tandoori
   

Four places I would rather be right now:

1. Kolkata
   
2. Japan
3. Italy
4. France

Current Mood:	happy
Current Music:	Walk Away~Kelly Clarkson

I'm up way too early for my liking. Result of a couple upstairs fighting. Sigh.
The last few days have been fun. Went out for appy's and drinks on thursday night with two fun ladies. Went for a pedicab ride as well, which was quite amusing. 

On Friday I went to Beacon Hill park with a friend, which was nice. I haven't been there in awhile and it was nice to walk around.

Yesterday, I went downtown to get my pants hemmed, and managed to buy a new outfit as well. I wasn't planning on spending so much money, but I do love the skirt I bought. In the evening, I went to see The Break-Up with a friend. It was pretty good. Better than I expected and also more sad than I expected. I'm glad I had the day off yesterday cause starting today I'm working five days straight! Ugh! Oh well, at least I'll be getting money, money, money.

Speaking of which, I really need to save some money. I'm really looking forward to the possibility of going to Japan in March. I really want to visit other parts of Asia besides India. Perhaps if I am able to find a second job and save money, I could go to other parts of Asia. I'd love to visit the Philippines and Taiwan as well. Especially since I have friends in both of those countries. The possibilities are endless! Gives me something to look forward to, although not being able to go somewhere afar in the near future is a little disheartening. 

I am looking forward to a couple days in Vancouver. It'll be great to relax and hang out with some awesome friends of mine. Canada Day in Van should be interesting and the possibilty of going to Playland is exciting as well.

Current Mood:	hopeful
Current Music:	When The Night Feels My Song~Bedouin Soundclash

Went to Van for my cousin's wedding. It was a lot of fun. We all danced so much! I'm still recovering from the 3 day event though. Lots of work and not a lot of sleep, but it was nice to see my cousin so happy. I'm going to miss her a lot, cause she moved to the States yesterday. Sigh. Oh well, I'll just have another place to go visit now, yeah! 
Today I am catching up with a friend I haven't seen in awhile. That'll be nice. I have to finish a job application form and practice piano too. I have to work tonight, which is cool, even though I'll be missing the AI finale. Oh well, I'll watch it when I get home. I can't believe its almost June! Crazy! That means a good friend of mine will be coming to visit soon! Yeah! 
I also believe, there is a plan of going to Evo next wed. That's exciting! I haven't been there in over a year! Crazy!

Current Mood:	optimistic
Current Music:	Hips Don't Lie~Shakira

Went to my Optometrist on Friday and she told me my power hasn't gone up! Yeah! I didn't have to get those awful drops in my eyes either. Yeah! I'm going to be getting contacts in a few weeks. Woohoo! Excitement!
Came home and got ready to go to Nanaimo. The bus ride was pleasant as it was a good time to reflect. Had a lovely dinner with my parents and was questioned by my Mom as to why we were going to Vancouver the next day. Hehe.
Saturday we got up bright and early to catch the ferry. The weather was awful, but that didn't bother us as my Mom and I were both excited. Although my Mom wasn't sure what her surprise was. Saw an old friend on the ferry and it was nice catching up. Took the bus downtown and got down by the Art Gallery. My Mom thought we were going to the Art Gallery, but was surprised when I told her to cross the street cause we were going to the Four Seasons Hotel! We walk in and I couldn't keep the surprise from her any longer. There was a big sign saying "Young and the Restless Fans, Go this way!" She was quite excited and pretty happy. We stood in line for almost two hours before they let us in the ballroom where the tea was going to be held. There were about 400 people! Crazy fans! The actors were really nice and my Mom got to ask them a question, which made her day. After the auction, we stood in line to get autographs. That took almost two hours, but it was worth it! We got pictures with all of the actors who were there, and spoke with them for awhile. I will post the pics once I get my USB cord for my camera. A couple of them gave me their email addresses. Hehe. I think my Mom really liked her early Mother Day's Surprise!
Came back to Victoria yesterday and today was my first day of training as a supervisor. It was fun! The next training session is on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to it. It will be nice to see some of my co-workers again.

Current Mood:	happy
Current Music:	Black Horse and the Cherry Tree~K.T. Tunstall

Rest of the day I was left pondering various things. The movie I saw, school,work, relationships. I guess it was one of those days for self-reflection. Its all good though.

In other news: I had my second skateboarding lesson and amazingly I have not wiped out yet! Crazy! Maybe my friend is just a good teacher. :)

I'm looking forward to the weekend cause I'm actually going out and being social. Should be some fun times. Peace out, ya'll!

Current Mood:	contemplative
Current Music:	It's Not Right, but It's Okay~Whitney Houston

I can't wait til classes are done. Just a couple more weeks, yeah! I can't wait til classes are done. I think this summer will be a time for change?

Things have been pretty hectic lately. I've had the flu and its been pretty crappy. I'm getting better though. I'm finally feeling like my regular, happy self. I wasn't very motivated for awhile there, but I'm suddenly feeling motivated about things again. Yes! 

The last couple week s have been kinda rough, but things seem to be looking up now. Hopefully after this weekend I'll be able to be more social. It would be nice to see some of my awesome friends. I miss ya'll!

Work was interesting tonight. Something was in the air cause everyone was in a very strange mood. Singing disney songs....oh my! I'm glad I have the day off tomorrow cause I have a paper to work on that's due on thursday. Sigh. I'm so tired of writing papers, even though my topic is interesting. Das ist alas fur heute. Gute nacht!

Current Mood:	amused
Current Music:	Gold Digger~Kanye West/Jaime Foxx