Below are the 20 most recent journal entries recorded in aymeedivry's LiveJournal:

[ << Previous 20 ]

Monday, March 19th, 2007
10:37 pm	Pirates Invalid video URL. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
6:53 am	School busses A school bus can be a lovely thing. I came up the stairs, grabbed the coffee pot and heard the first school bus rumble by. Today is picking up osap, and meeting the faculty at the university. Tomorrow...books. translation for all of that....standing in lines. Oh well I will be armed with a coffee carafe and a good book, so I am set. Current Mood: calm Current Music: Godsmack (Comment on this)
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
8:32 am	Its the most wonderful time of the year... School is on the way, the leaves are starting to turn and fall, and the nights are getting colder. I have to say that fall has to be one of my favorite seasons. About the only thing that winter has going for it is Christmas. Spring is too wet. I cant sleep all summer because it is too damn hot to sleep and the kids are all wanting to go in 5 million different directions. At this point of the summer though i am getting a hell of a lot of I AM BORED! coming out of them. 3/4 of the school supplies are bought, just what is necessary for the first few days. I have my book list for school, all 650.00 worth (before taxes of course). Now for the binders and backpacks and at least 2 pairs of pants for my growing kids. Shaun is taller than me by 3 inches, and that is just from the summer. Shannon and Carolyn can almost look me in the eye. I am trying to think of fast and easy, portable lunches for the kids and I, so if anyone has any good ideas speak up! I am also looking for a recipe for a breakfast shake. I have some yummy blueberries in the freezer from the summer, just begging to be eaten. The relationship is going well, we have had our first major hurdle as a couple, and it wasnt a fight. Leo's Aunt Liz, had a major heart attack on the 15th and passed away on the 17th. The funeral was on the 22nd. The last 2 weeks have been a blur of waiting and crying and remembering but I think we will all make it through, one day at a time. I am spending the next week preparing the house, doing my spring cleaning...in the fall of course, to hell with spring cleaning in the spring. I always have been a little backwards. Time to put away the tents and shift things around so I can easily access the winter stuff. I just love having such a small storage space. K, off to clean things...yeah for school! Current Mood: school...YIPPEE!!! (Comment on this)
8:05 am	Theme Song Your Theme Song is Back in Black by AC/DC "Back in black, I hit the sack, I've been too long, I'm glad to be back" Things sometimes get really crazy for you, and sometimes you have to get away from all the chaos. But each time you stage your comeback, it's even better than the last! What's Your Theme Song? Current Mood: content (Comment on this)
Monday, August 14th, 2006
6:57 am	busy busy busy I just realized how long it has been. The summer is just flying by now. I have all my classes chosen for the year. I am taking Greek History, History, Geography, Geomorphology, and English. I also have my first class towards my teaching degree in the winter semester. The kids are getting huge. Shaun is 14 now and is about 4 inches taller than me. Carolyn is slowly but surely turning into a teenager (12 going on 16), and Shannon is having a blast with her best friend finally back from B.C. I have been working at the Superstore in the mornings for the past 3-4 weeks. I work 4 days a week from 6am- noon. It seems to work, the kids dont get up till 1030-11 anyway so there is very little time for them to fight with each other. I was telling the kids how working there is like having christmas every day because the boxes are marked with things like...mattel toys and i dont know if there are barbies or hotwheels in the box so i have to open it and find out. Leo and I are still together and things are going great. Current Mood: busy (Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
9:21 am	WoW My son has started playing WoW. He wants to know if anyone wants to play with him. So if you do please let me know what your user names are or add dragerlin he usually plays in boulderfist. but he has a char in kiren tor. (Comment on this)
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
1:01 am	Bou's Cross Country adventures I spoke to Bou at 8:30 this evening. She is in Indian Head and is doing well, other than being sooo very tired. There were no rude trucks on the Highway today and other than a little worry about being at 1/4 tank and not having any open gas stations(yeah canada day) but they were saved by a little sign that said Indian Head 18. The plan is to head to calgary tomorrow. Anyhow thats it for me and I will update again tomorrow. Current Mood: cheerful (Comment on this)
Friday, June 30th, 2006
10:34 pm	In Winnipeg Just got the call, the troup has made it to winnipeg, Soly's stuff is with her parents and the cats have kinda adjusted to the situation. Bou is off for a hottub and a sleep (hopefully not together). Keep posted for more info (Comment on this)
5:38 pm	Bou Hiya ok, we got bou off this morning at 9 for the trip. everything we could fit was loaded and the cats were a little (read here A LOT) freaked out. Bou is calling me when she gets into winnipeg this evening. I will keep everyone updated with her progress as I hear from her. Current Mood: so very tired (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, June 9th, 2006
6:08 am	graduation Well, this is take 2. I didnt notice that i was not logged in. LoL. Graduation is in a few hours. Then it is run home to load the car for Thatsa. The officer problem has rectified itself, so we are ok. Not sure how many out of towners we will get, but it has almost always been a show up event. Here's hoping for visiters from out of town. Kids are all lookin forward to the event. Shaun is mostly worried about whether or not we are bringing the dog and if he can fish (yes to both). Shannon's best friend broke her clavicle last monday and she is still coming camping this weekend. Hopefully the dampness and chill will not effect her too badly. I should get ready for the grad ceremony though. if anyone wants pictures, i will e-mail them to you. here we go....wheeeee Current Mood: bouncy (Comment on this)
6:07 am	Graduation Here we are, it is not even 6am. I am "officially" graduating in a few hours. The ceremony is at 9am and runs for a few hours. After that it is run home, change and pack the car for Thatsa. Looks like we have the officer we need, so that is a huge relief. Kids are all excited about the coming event and are constantly pestering me about when we are leaving. Shaun is just worried about being able to fish. (yes) Shaun has a job delivering papers in the neighbourhood, and is looking forward to buying a $500 bike. The girls are both good, taking care of Shannon's best friend Joey who broke her clavicle this last monday, but the trooper in her(Joey) is still insisting that she camp this weekend. K, I should go jump in a shower and get pretty for grad, If anyone wants pictures let me know and I will e-mail them to you. (Comment on this)
Monday, May 29th, 2006
8:15 am	Well This is it Folks It is weird to hear it out in the open at a meeting. It looks like this will be the last Thatsa. The shire will more than likely be folding after our event. I keep on telling myself that we can still play at kingdom level. We only really have one event a year right? It still is depressing. We are having a meeting at the event to discuss final plans for closing up the group. We are going to ask for our stuff to be put in trust for us for a year, but who knows what will happen. Plans are all finalized for the event other than the fact that our KM is missing in action, so maybe no fighting? who knows. So if anyone out there can make it to our last party, come up and have a few drinks with us and have some fun. K, off to do housework...i need a hug. Current Mood: Shire Folding (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, March 30th, 2006
8:45 am	srike and post strike Well. The teachers were out for 3 weeks and theoretically I should have had a little time without the kids and I should be rested. NOT. Shannon was sick for a week, then march break, then it was housework and fighting with the kids to get them back into a school routine. The strike went to arbitration so we wont know what that will do until that is done, but apparently it wont affect us any more. The semester has been extended by one week, as we only technically missed 2 weeks of classes, so it will be tight but not bad. The good thing is that I pulled everything out of my cupboards and washed them down and washed the walls. Still havent done the carpet cause when I do inevitably my silly dog goes into heat. Stupid animal. As for Thatsa it is coming along swimmingly, we are in search for drummers for the bellydance class and for in the evening. We have a few classes and there is going to be the usual stuff. This year though there will be food available all day saturday free of charge. Seeker and Christiana are doing breakfast and then Christana and Robert are providing a lunch and the dinner is potluck. The tortoise is going to be open so we are hoping that people will bring their favorite beverage to share. I think I am bringing a bottle of Chauser's mead. And maybe some beer, but I am not sure. Kids are getting big and my oldest is graduating from grade 8 this year so he is getting grad pictures done at some point next week. I just recieved all the report cards and they are "progressing well toward promotion" Current Mood: what next? (Comment on this)
Friday, March 10th, 2006
7:01 am	On Strike Well, we are now on day 4 of the college strike up here. The main sticking point is the size of the classes and the lack of time to prepare, and mark assignments. I am in 5 classes and they range from 15 people to 46 people. The class with 45 people, is in a room that can comfortably seat 40, so if you are coming to class at 9 you have to disturb the class by dragging seats and chairs around because it is set up for 40 people. Darn frustrating especially if you are the one arriving at 9. Surprisingly, the issue of wages has already been settled. Now as long as they dont change their minds on that. I recieved 28/33 on my portrait that I did for my art class. 84%on my test for interpersonal communications and 78% on my Abnormal Psych test, oh and 20.4 out of 20 (figure that one out) on my poetry portfolio. so i have marks in, but if the college stays out, I may still be in school in July. Blah! Everyone is telling us that the strikes dont last long, no one has ever lost their year because of a strike and all that, but if you are depending on your diploma, and marks for advanced standing recognition at the University for September you kind of NEED to graduate. Other than the school junk, I have been EXTREMELY bored for the last few days, I spent the day yesterday taking stuff out of cupboards and washing them down. For those of you that know me I HATE cleaning. I do it cause I have to and only to the extent I need to. This is extremely unusual, but I have the overwhelming urge to do the other half of the cupboards today. Someone HELP ME! Current Mood: BORED (Comment on this)
Tuesday, February 21st, 2006
7:01 am	shiverrrrrryyyyy Well we have finally hit the icky cold weather part of Northern Ont. It has been on average -20 to -42 Celcius here, interspersed with days of -8 and snow. Yeah. At least i know it wont last too long. So I get up in the morning put on my fuzzy moccasins and wrap a blanket around me while checking mail and stuff. My son has hooked me on Diablo II on the computer. He laughs at me though cause I talk to the characters. I have my plane ticket for Toronto I leave on Thursday, back on Monday. I hate flying! School is going well I have handed in my first charcoal drawing it is a portrait. I found this really great picture of a Hawaiian(sp) surfer in black and white and I drew that he looks like he is....well...strong? cant describe it but I was inspired. Now I have to do one of an animal and after that, a landscape. Well i suppose that I should get my day on the go... Current Mood: too cold (Comment on this)
6:53 am	the Peacemaker Test finished! you chose BX - your Enneagram type is NINE. "I am at peace" Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them. How to Get Along with Me If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure. I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advatage of this. Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit. Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally. Ask me questions to help me get clear. Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery. Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings. I like a good discussion but not a confrontation. Let me know you like what I've done or said. Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life. What I Like About Being a Nine being nonjudgmental and accepting caring for and being concerned about others being able to relax and have a good time knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe What's Hard About Being a Nine being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally being confused about what I really want caring too much about what others will think of me not being listened to or taken seriously Nines as Children Often feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant tune out a lot, especially when others argue are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves Nines as Parents are supportive, kind, and warm are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele The Enneagram Made Easy Discover the 9 Types of People HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages You are not completely happy with the result?! You chose BX Would you rather have chosen: AX (SEVEN) CX (TWO) BY (FOUR) BZ (FIVE) My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 25% on ABC You scored higher than 31% on XYZ Link: The Quick and Painless ENNEAGRAM Test written by felk on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 16th, 2006
7:08 am	death You know you never know how short life is. My uncle passed away. He was my favorite uncle. Now I have to figure out money to get there cause I either have to fly (if there is a seat left) or I have to take the bus there 27-30 hrs on a bus...wheee. Current Mood: so sad, and angry (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, February 13th, 2006
10:32 pm	University I have been accepted to Lakehead University in September in the HBA/BEd program with my major in Geography and Minor in History Current Mood: WOW (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, February 7th, 2006
8:45 am	still alive! Hi All I am still here, just busy. Car is great, kids are great...my son grew another inch in the last month. got a new computer so I can actually do more than 2 things at once...kinda neat. Re-arranged my living rm, Kitchen and laundry room. Planning Thatsa Mare. it is a free event this year so....BE THERE! Still need to confirm a few things and find a marshall for fighting, but that will sort itself out hopefully. I changed 2 of my classes, so i now have an Art class, accounting(from hell)abnormal psych, creative writing, and interpersonal communications. Wow you would think that I would have more to report after being out of the loop but I dont. I lead a sad existence. school, kids, homework, housework...repeat. Current Mood: smeg (Comment on this)
Thursday, January 19th, 2006
8:06 am	Hey CHICAGO! Chicago Anon. I hae sent my new e-mail addy to your old e-mail addresses at yahoo and at hotmail and one other that I had. I need to talk to you but I dont want to leave my e-mail on here. BTW it is on the body of the message Current Mood: grrrrrr (Comment on this)