Well, since last time I posted we've had mum's birthday, seeing DBF (that's darling boyfriend, Vicky), Napier trip, bowling, camping, shopping, work, BBQ.
Monday, mum's birthday;
I got her nice moisterisers/soaps/etc, plus a coaster with the quote "a home is not a home without a cat" on it, and a bar of novelty chocolate. Dad got her tickets to a concert for friday. My brother forgot. We all went out for lunch with some friends. That's reasonably average for mum's birthday.
Tuesday, DBF;
I was supposed to go to Napier, but we changed those plans to wednesday. When I told Sam he wouldn't settle for waiting that one more day to see me. He risked driving his car here. Mistake. Our fun of the day was the car not starting again once we went out. Thankfully we were only 2km away so walked home, and took dad back to get the car started later. This meant not risking turning the car off again, and Sam leaving then, around 4pm, rather than later as planned. I was looking forward to an evening to ourselves, but it ended up being an evening alone, as my parents were going out for dinner with friends. Despite not going quite as we intended, we still had a good day.
Wednesday, Napier;
I met a few friends and we got sushi, and wandered around the shops a little. I bought red short shorts, black longer shorts, and bright coloured board shorts. Great purchases. I saw DBF very briefly, as he drove past us and stopped to say hey. It was a good day, since I hadn't seen a couple of the friends I was meeting much these holidays.
Thursday, bowling, camping;
We were meant to go to splash planet, but it decided that was the day to bucket down with rain, so Moz thought bowling would be a good alternative. He was right. We had a great time. I'm not really very good at bowling so was pleased that in the first game I got 4 strikes and ended up 2nd out of our group of 8. The second game I sadly dropped to 6th. But my first score was 3rd highest overall, so I'm happy. I'll have to see if I can improve my skills on sunday, since Kyla's decided bowling would be good for her birthday.
That night everyone was meant to camp, but weather being a bit miserable most people decided not to. DBF and I went anyway, and texted for back up in the form of H (that can be for hippy, or for Harrison). H turned up with another Sam and we enjoyed drinks and sausages (or, bread, in my case) around a gas cooker. It was a good night.
Friday, shopping;
DBF and I dashed back to his house for showers, then tried to go to Napier to meet Kyla and shop. Car didn't start. We played mechanic, changed the latest part that he'd been told wasn't working. It was a pretty easy job, and personally I think I was the brains of the operation. He'd have done it wrong without me. Amazingly we did it right and the car started. We met Kyla, and hour later than planned. Still did some good shopping. Got a skirt, top, flip flops, bra and undies, discovered I really do have a thing for red right now. Played at the park for a bit, DBF's car wouldn't start again, so Kyla's aunt dropped him home, then Kyla and I back at Kyla's. I went home after that, since mum and dad had to get out for their concert, and spent another evening home alone. Well, with the cat. He's great company.
Saturday, work;
Expected to get grilled for not going last week. Boss hasn't said a thing about it though. Supervisor mentioned it, but it's not really his place so that doesn't matter. It was a busy day. We were out late. I was exhausted, but still got home and ended up going at the ab king pro, since I'm certain I've gained weight over the past few weeks. Another night in alone, as mum and dad had a meeting to go to.
Sunday, BBQ;
Mum and dad hosted a BBQ. There were 50 odd people and it was a good evening. I got suckered into making salads in the morning, and cleaning in the afternoon, ready for people to turn up at 4pm. I got lots of yummy food.
But of course, coming into today, that food meant feeling the need for more exercise today. Went for a cycle with dad. Sorted. Time for a shower and relaxing day before I try to spend every other day this week doing something, because next week school is going to steal that luxury of freedom I've enjoyed for what seemed like so long, but is now slipping away all too fast.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Life In My Head
I think life is best in my own little world. I see things in my own way. I laugh at things when others can't see the funny side. I think this is a good thing. At least it's some kind of reassurance that I'm my own person and not just part of the crowd.
I'm past the first big thing of the year. Big Day Out. It was good. I think it could have been better, but it was still an amazing trip. It was my first trip away unaccompanied. Just a friend and I. No parents. No teachers or other group leaders. I survived. I'm proud of myself for doing that. I had everything organised, I paid for all travel and accomodation, I did it all right. Go me. I congratulate myself. Top act of the day was Lily Allen for me. We were third row and she was a very class act.
The trip of course made me think a lot about myself and where my life is heading, and let's face it, I'm growing up. You know how parents say it seems like just yesterday their child was crawling around playing with blocks, as they help them move out of home? I feel like that. It doesn't seem so long ago that I was just a kid, playing with my friends. Money was only needed for sweets. No worries other than falling over and skinning various body parts, which I did have quite an amount of experience with. Now I have to start thinking about money to get me through university, and even deciding where to go and what to do for uni are big decisions. I'm bigger than I was as a kid, of course, but the world seems even bigger now. It's like it grew as I grew. More options and possibilities appeared each step of the way. I could be terrified by this, and sure it'd be nice to be a kid with no worries again, I think I can do it. I'm excited for the last year of highschool, and then uni and living away from home, and then bigger things past that.
I think I've rambled enough. I'll continue thinking in my head. Life's good there. I should know.
I'm past the first big thing of the year. Big Day Out. It was good. I think it could have been better, but it was still an amazing trip. It was my first trip away unaccompanied. Just a friend and I. No parents. No teachers or other group leaders. I survived. I'm proud of myself for doing that. I had everything organised, I paid for all travel and accomodation, I did it all right. Go me. I congratulate myself. Top act of the day was Lily Allen for me. We were third row and she was a very class act.
The trip of course made me think a lot about myself and where my life is heading, and let's face it, I'm growing up. You know how parents say it seems like just yesterday their child was crawling around playing with blocks, as they help them move out of home? I feel like that. It doesn't seem so long ago that I was just a kid, playing with my friends. Money was only needed for sweets. No worries other than falling over and skinning various body parts, which I did have quite an amount of experience with. Now I have to start thinking about money to get me through university, and even deciding where to go and what to do for uni are big decisions. I'm bigger than I was as a kid, of course, but the world seems even bigger now. It's like it grew as I grew. More options and possibilities appeared each step of the way. I could be terrified by this, and sure it'd be nice to be a kid with no worries again, I think I can do it. I'm excited for the last year of highschool, and then uni and living away from home, and then bigger things past that.
I think I've rambled enough. I'll continue thinking in my head. Life's good there. I should know.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Life In Enjoying Simple Things
It's going well. I am enjoying myself. I commend myself for sticking to this resolution.
I've spent a little time with friends, but probably not enough. I've managed to hang out with a couple of friends, and go to a friend's BBQ, and to a party. I really should catch up with some other people. It will have to wait until next week though. After the big day out. I want to meet a few people, maybe for lunch. Or maybe organise a trip to splash planet or get people out to the river. Just anything to relax and catch up.
I've spent a lot of time texting Sam, some time on MSN and the phone, and a little time with him. It's all been great. Not even three weeks into dating, and he's winning by far. None of my other boyfriends have come close to treating me as well as he does. He's been away on holiday for a week, and is back there now. He came back for his friend's 18th, which we had a great time at. He bought me a watermelon and cut a hole in it and hollowed it out for me to drink from. Everyone at the party loved it, and I loved it. He also bought me a bracelet, from a store at the mount where he's on holiday, which has lots of beads you can make into jewellery yourself. The bracelet he made is really pretty. I'd love to go up to the mount for the day tomorrow, but sadly it's too close to BDO so I can't really.
I'm excited for BDO, and glad to be keeping up that resolution to enjoy myself. Of course not everything's perfect. I know some people haven't had such a great start to the year, but things can only get better. I have high hopes.
I've spent a little time with friends, but probably not enough. I've managed to hang out with a couple of friends, and go to a friend's BBQ, and to a party. I really should catch up with some other people. It will have to wait until next week though. After the big day out. I want to meet a few people, maybe for lunch. Or maybe organise a trip to splash planet or get people out to the river. Just anything to relax and catch up.
I've spent a lot of time texting Sam, some time on MSN and the phone, and a little time with him. It's all been great. Not even three weeks into dating, and he's winning by far. None of my other boyfriends have come close to treating me as well as he does. He's been away on holiday for a week, and is back there now. He came back for his friend's 18th, which we had a great time at. He bought me a watermelon and cut a hole in it and hollowed it out for me to drink from. Everyone at the party loved it, and I loved it. He also bought me a bracelet, from a store at the mount where he's on holiday, which has lots of beads you can make into jewellery yourself. The bracelet he made is really pretty. I'd love to go up to the mount for the day tomorrow, but sadly it's too close to BDO so I can't really.
I'm excited for BDO, and glad to be keeping up that resolution to enjoy myself. Of course not everything's perfect. I know some people haven't had such a great start to the year, but things can only get better. I have high hopes.
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