AMY! JOURNAL!

amy and scott take over tower

Thu, 25 Nov 2004 06:38:54 GMT

Hey guys, haven't posted in a while, but that doesn't seem to matter, considering no one reads it. ANYWAY, if you happen to be reading this right now, Scott and I are chilling in Tower, considering that everyone else here has gone home for thanksgiving and we are both orphans who either don't celebrate the holiday or don't have the money.

Anyway, it's me and scott, chilling in Tower and acting silly. Thought I would post. Seemed like a memorable moment.

Peace, ya'll

hmmm... been awhile

Sat, 13 Nov 2004 07:58:26 GMT

Yep, been awhile since I've posted, and after all the controversy over the election, and the fact that all of these blogs have weighed into all this, I feel like mine is a big huge waste of time. Why, you may ask? Well, if you are reading this, you're probably one of my friends and you've stumbled on this in a drunken stupor and you have no idea what is going on.

Well, THIS is my weblog, and I'm hoping to restart it again. Nothing intelligent or political to say, but just me, my life and whatever the hell inspires me to log. Yea, that's right, a completely narcissisticview on the world. Amy 5.0, only less interesting.

omigod, I'm actually posting

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:10:43 GMT

Despite my promises to post every other day whilst in Europe, I failed in my attempt to e-document exactly what was going on. Instead, I decided that my life back in Calgary, AB was MUCH more fascinating than Jet-Set amy, and so now I am posting again.

Life in Calgary is going well. Due to my inability to find a job, I spend my days catching up on Canadian news, watching Olympic swimming and reading out on the lawn. I really do love this city, especially when the sun is out, and have had much fun sitting in my teeny french bikini in front of the men working on the houses in the neighbourhood. It's kind of mean of me, but ah well, a girl has to get a tan somehow.

It's back to school in under 2 weeks, and while I am super glad to be home, I am also pumped to start my junior year at the P-ton. I miss everyone so much, and I can't wait to move in and see everyone. The first week back is always so insane, and I am looking forward to it.

Alright, that's it for now. Tonight, night out with the girls at The Whiskey, limo ride there, free drinks and dancing till those cows come home. fun times! :)

Email fun...

Wed, 07 Jul 2004 11:30:05 GMT

Due to the fact that writing about classes is boring, I am going to post an email I sent to Tarryn a few minutes ago, as I think it is the extent of the typing I can do today. Yes. I am lazy. LAZY. Gosh darn lazy.
Going to see Farenheit 9/11 tonight. In france. Should be fun....

From
Sent Wednesday, July 7, 2004 1:21 pm
To Tarryn
Cc
Bcc
Subject TARRYN!!

hee hee hee, I really do love getting emails from you, they make me smile. As I am studying at the University of Bordeaux right now, I am able to check email between classes, so I was very pleasantly surprised to discover one from my favourite city-bound girlfriend.

I am glad to hear you are well. Although I am unable to access chinese soap operas, then abundance of crazy frenchness seems to fill my random quota every day. Case in point: A show I saw a few days ago seemed to be like France's funniest cruel home videos of pain. It was literally french people doing terrible and ouchy things, and filming themselves doing them! Look, a fat guy falls off a table! A car crashes! A rabid raccoon attacks a nun holding an epileptic baby! The hilarity JUST NEVER ENDS!!

Whew, that felt good...

Things are going well in France. Bordeaux is a lovely city, despite the fact that the university is un Piece de Merde. That's right, we have our very own french speaking third world country surrounding us all the time. However, despite my bitching and moaning, I am having a great time, learning a lot, eating too much french cheese and drinking much too much french wine (A bottle a day between Ben and I... hmmm...). Next week, we start our excavation for two weeks, and then Im off to Scotland which promises to be lovely.

Ben and I are doing well. We've literally spent 24 hours a day together since June 11th and, believe it or not, have not fought, argued or even disagreed once. It has really been an absolute joy, and every day I like him more and more. Hell, anyone who can put up with me for a two months straight deserves a medal of some kind.

Glad to hear PST is kicking ass, I have missed that crew terribly and live vicariously through the P-ton website updates. Also, it pleases me that SOMEONE is enforcing vegetable eating, because I'm sure they aren't doing it themselves! Make sure that Jed stays sane, and that he still treats you like a Princess, no matter how stressed he is :)

Alright, gotta get back to the skulls. Ben says hello and hopes you are well. Send my love to Jed and the PST crew, and tell them I hope Proof kicks ass.

Miss you babe! Looking forward to your next email

Hugs,
Amy

OOPS

Mon, 05 Jul 2004 11:55:36 GMT

wow, totally meant VIMY memorial, not Vichy memorial... a TAD bit of difference I must say.

Also, I completely forgot to write about our adventures at the Bordeaux Fete le Vin this past weekend, where we had the chance to sample many different local wines and discover that, while many wines are wonderful and yummy and drinkable, some "smell like paint remover" and cause the drinker to promptly dispose of his glass (compounding Ben's severe dislike of white wine!) I discovered that I still consider wine made from cabernet grapes the best, although its often hard to tell in France, what with all of the blends going unnamed most of the time. One of the highlights was the Atelier du Vin, where I learned all about how wine is grown, where it comes from, and the exact reason why one spits after every taste, as 11 glasses of wine? Dangerous for this little Canadian.

SPEAKING OF THAT... Happy Canada Day (July 1) and Independence Day (July 4). Although we could not celebrate either due to our schedules, we have a day off on the 14th, so Bastille Day should be insane.

Alright, now I REALLY have to get back to class.

BORDEAUX!

Mon, 05 Jul 2004 11:43:53 GMT

Yea, so I said I was going to be keeping this rather up to date, but I have unfortunately lapsed over the past few weeks due to a combination of lack of computer access / laziness / french computers / need for sleep. But, luckily, I have picked up the ball again and SHALL CONTINUE TO UPDATE!

Bordeaux is a wonderful city, kind of like Paris but less crowded and dirty. The night life is cool, especially the hooka bar near Place Victoire that we have frequented a few times. Mostly, Bordeaux lives up to its name, Wine City, as we have consumed about a bottle a day since we've got here. I am really glad that the city is exciting, because the University de Bordeaux campus resembles a third world dystopia, with rabid mosquitos and random piles of trash that are starting to pile up around the towering monstrosity of cement that is our dorm room.

Southern France is wonderful. Two weekends ago, Ben and I traveled to the coastel city of Archachon and stayed in a charming spanish B&B. We spent the day on the beach and rented bikes to go see the Europe's largest sand dune. After a long nap (a consequence of the sun) we took our burnt bums down to the pier and I had my first taste of oysters (WEIRD, but yummy). The area nearby was beautiful, and we had fun exploring the town.

Our travels have also taken us to some of the smallest towns in southern France, including Compagne, where our class stayed on one of our excursions. The hotel was straight out of sleeping beauty, and the neo-victorian decor added to the romance. This hotel was possibly the best I have ever stayed in.

Coming up this week : A lot of debate on the origins of modern humanity and continued arguements over whether or not neandertals figure into that. Next weekend, Ben and I will be travelling to Normandy and the Somme and Vichy memorials in Northern France, and then we will be on our archealogical dig for 2 weeks. Hopefully lots of sun and an abundance of 'fossil luck'!

Paris rules

Mon, 14 Jun 2004 09:53:29 GMT

This city is absolutely amazing, and I think I have fallen in love with it. After a disastrous day of transit, Ben and I arrived in Paris two days ago, discovering that, despite the fact that it was clean and english speaking, our hostel did not have a double (as promised). Instead, we decided to get a room in a little dive in the Latin Quarter, the very same hotel Jim Morrison used to slum in (very cool). The night life here is crazy, and the fact that wine is cheaper than water makes it all the more charming.

Got to see Notre Dame and the eiffel tower yesterday, as well as Moufftard (charming street market) and the Pantheon (which was steps away from our hotel). We've found a way to live on 30 euros a day plus housing, which is a very good thing. ANd with the rate in which we are seeing the sights, we will have time to sit and enjoy the Parisian cafe scene in now time. The architecture is amazing, and the entire place just seems too perfect for words.

My limited french has come in very handy, as I am able to book hotels rooms and order meals in French. Because of that, Ben and I have yet to encounter the uber-rude Frenchman (despite the fact that Ben is American), and have met some very interesting students.

Alright, off to Montmartre!

Heathriw Adventures

Sat, 12 Jun 2004 00:28:57 GMT

Oh, what a night it has been. After Ben being double booked on the flight to London, and me finding out that they delivered my ticket to Paris to someone else, needless to say, we've had a bit of an adventure. Ben is currently asleep on the floor of the terminal, as we wait of this 12 hour layover (this is what happens when you are too broke to book a Hotel room).
I can't sleep, something about the faux marble floor and my spine. After we sorted out my ticket issue, we went to a little yuppy airport pub and Ben had his first legal pint of beer. Very exciting. Now I am walking up and down terminal 1, looking at all of the people wedged in various uncomfy sleeping positions. I'm glad I am walking around.

I am SO excited for the next week. It's so close, and I cannot wait to get to Paris. The area we're staying in is really close to the eiffel tower, which maekes up for the fact that it is a skeevy hostel!! J/k, it's going to be just fine!

I think I am going to go nibble on some cadbury chocolate (I love British sweets) and then find myself a cup of earl gray tea and 'the rule of four' (there's a 24 hour cafe, VERY exciting).

YAY EUROPE!

T-minus three hours

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 06:34:41 GMT

So it's 2:30 at Princeton Summer Theater, and we're leaving for the airport in 3 hours. I am starting to get rather excited about this trip, and it's starting to show in my rando comments and inability to focus. Ben and I sat silently in the Charrier room for an hour, just reading our guidebooks and figuring out just how the hell we're going to get to our hostel on Saturday.

This is my first real 'trip' sans parentals. Yea, I've been living in Princeton for over two years now, and have been away from home for that time, but it's different to know that I am going to be in a different country, speaking a different language, and that I won't have any parental support (well, at least not live). I must admit, I am getting a little nervous, but at the same time I'm just about shitting kittens of excitement. In less than 24 hours, I'm going to be in a city I've always dreamed of. That's insane.

So back to sipping my hot cocoa and tantalizing fantasies of coffee on the Seine and strolls in Montmartre. I cannot believe this is happening. :)

Oops!

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 22:21:06 GMT

I didn't realize that by putting drain as my emotion, it meant I was tired. I am actually in the craziest, happiest mood right now!

Just wanted to correct that...

A silent Frist Campus Center

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 22:19:12 GMT

So my Flames lost. That's right, my Calgarian hockey team lost to a bunch of guys from Florida, where the closest thing to ice they have is what they find in their Pina Coladas (as I have been reminded constantly since they lost). I know that every game has to have a loser, but why does it have to be my home city? And now, I don't know what my family is going to do with themselves, since their entire social lives have molded themselves to the Hockey Night in Canada schedule (this from a family who hardly ever watched hockey, let alone sports of any kind while I was growing up). God Bless them.

I leave for Europe in less than 48 hours and I am starting to freak right out. I'm starting to wonder if it was the best idea to abandon the continent on a $3500 student loan and hit a country I've never been to that speaks a language I am only sort of comfortable with. I've always wanted to go to France, but I must admit I am slightly nervous about getting on that plane Friday morning. Here's to hoping all goes well.

The weather is unbearably humid today. Thank Christ my two jobs were air conditioned....

It's crunch time kids... Vive le France, I guess!

Only a few more days!

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 15:53:26 GMT

The cicadas are particularly loud today. I noticed this as I lay outside on my 'break' from work (whatever my manager was referring to when she told me to 'chill out' and take some time to walk outside). The little bugs seem to be screaming about something, perhaps that the Flames are entering Game 7 tonight and if they lose, this little Calgarian may go postal. It's unlikely, but still a possibility.

The library is quiet as usual. Someone's cell phone went off today, and I thought the entire catalog floor was going to stone the poor woman on the spot. I've never seen as many death glares as I did coming from the sparsely decorated cubicles. An interesting psychological test for another day, methinks.

Back to the books I go

fun with PST

Sat, 05 Jun 2004 18:03:43 GMT

Princeton Summer Theater is up and running, and I am having a great time hanging out with this motley. One of the high lights of last night was cruising with John and David to the Harry Potter singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart" completely off key, loudly, out of the windows of a POS capri classic. SO MUCH HYSTERIA, it is insane.

The intime green room and biz off has evolved into a haven of theatrical madness, with papers and instant chai tea cups found underneath the rolling chairs. It's too bad I have to leave soon, cause I think this would have been a great way to spend the summer.

6 days until Europe. I am getting so excited! :)

Fun work at the library

Thu, 03 Jun 2004 13:45:15 GMT

So, yesterday was SO boring I sent stupid emails all day back and forth with a few of my friends and family members. Here are some of the highlights

----
Convo with Willie

Me:
> You know what sucks? Being at work! Not the NMC (that is grand) but
> the library. It is so quiet in here, I feel like jumping up and down
> like a rabbit and screaming MONKEY ASS really loudly.

Willie:
If I were you, I'd wait till no one is looking, scream "MONKEY ASS!" at
the top of your lungs, and then look up sharply, walk quickly over to a
quiet old lady, say loudly, "Alright, ma'am, we've had more than enough
of your interruptions!" and escort her out of the library very roughly.

But that's just me.

------
Convo with Mummy

Me:
> What should I think about that? What if they
> were talking about bad things, like "this crazy canadian has gone
> and fallen for me and now I have to spend 2 months with her and
> now I'll have to pretend to like her so that our trip isn't too
> annoying"
> bah. I sure am insecure, huh

My Mother:
> You silly ninny

Me:
You ACTUALLY said wrote ninny, and I ACTUALLY burst out laughing here at work, and then had to cover it up by pretending there was something funny in the latest artistic lesbian erotica I've had to catalog.

----
Convo with Ariel

Me:
*referring to something about SK retreat*

Ariel: (response to whole group)
I just came up with an idea for fun things to do during retreat this year:
Mystery Pill Roulette:
Simple game really. We toss a bunch of funny pills into a Russian roulette
type game. We just put a bunch of pills inside different foods and spin to
see who gets each one. Only one person will know what kind of pills went
where. I'm thinking Rufies, Enemas, Amphetamines, Sleeping pills, and a
special Marijuana stuffed item...
I hope none of you guys are planning to pass drug tests when we get back!
Hahaha nice

Hopefully today will be JUST as interesting

at work, very bored

Thu, 27 May 2004 14:24:20 GMT

Considering I work in the catalog division of the library, I still cannot believe how frickin quiet it is. I sneezed about a minute ago, and three little blue haired women stuck their heads out of their cubicles and glared at me. I guess there are no allergies allowed in Firestone. Or children. Or happiness.

For me, it's kinda strange to think that I am posting a journal onto the web, when really I know that not too many people are going to see it. What does that make me, a failed exhibitionist? hmmm, quite the concept.

first entry

Wed, 26 May 2004 06:05:34 GMT

Hmmm... first live journal. Don't really know what to say, but then again, I'm up from bed on a pee break, so it makes sense that I am not that coherent right now. I guess I started this because it sounded interesting, and because I am a self absorbed narcissist who wanted to see if anyone would, in fact, read my random misspelled postings to the web (HA!). Also, I'm hoping to post while in France, which makes life easier then sending out a kabillion emails.

So, uh, yea. There we are