♪You're just too good to be true...can't take my eyes off of you♪

Ok, so it's been a long time since I updated this thing! With a real entry. However, one of my New Years resolutions was about my writing - where I'm trying to write in my paper journal every day (which I started writing in again, after years of not!), writing in my friends-only blog every couple of days, and keeping up with this one once a week. We'll see how it goes.

So today is Monday the 8th. Already. I've obviously come back from Alberta, celebrated Christmas & New Years, and started school again. So, a brief update of those things.

Alberta. I loved it, and was saddened to leave, especially the mountains. Speaking of which, one highlight since my last real post (towards the end of November! Oy!) was skiing in Banff, at Sunshine Village. Now, a lot of you know that I'm not much of a skiier, mainly b/c I'm scared of steep hills, but I stuck to the green runs, and actually had a lot of fun! It was BEAUTIFUL!! And I'm actually thinking that if I settle one day in a place with winter, I may take up skiing :)

Other than that, not much else that was super-exciting happened in Alberta - finished both jobs, said good-bye to people. The flight home wasn't too exciting, although I did enjoy the WestJet mini-televisions! Good to see my parents again, and friends & other people back in Ontario - that was one of the main things I missed, were the people. Still lots of people to see though again!

Great Christmas - I flew back late on the 19th, then my parents & I drove to New Hampshire on the 23rd to return on the 27th. We celebrated at my sister Jenn, brother-in-law Mike & nephew Henry's place, with Mike's parents, George & Louise. Henry turned 1 on January 2nd, so it was his first Christmas. Of course, he didn't know much of what was going on, but still got spoiled! Although I think he liked the boxes better ;) As well, since I hadn't seen him since July, when he was 6 months old, it was awesome to see him (and Jenn & Mike of course!) again. Henry's grown so much! We also had a mini-birthday party on Boxing Day, where cupcakes were made, and one was just put in front of Henry in his high chair (wearing just a diaper & a onesie) with garbage bags underneath, and he just went at it! It was fun to watch :)

December 30th brought my dear high school friend, Sarah's wedding to Mathieu, in St Catharine's. It was a morning wedding with lunch afterwards. Lovely wedding, good food, and lots of great people that I haven't seen in awhile! It was a great time :) That night, I returned to Waterloo for my Dad's side of the family's Christmas party, which is always fun! I'm a lot closer to that side of the family, and they're a good time! Also, I got to meet my cousin Peggy's new son, Ben for the first time, as he was born in September - beautiful baby!

Obviously this leads us to New Years, where we predrank at Amanda L's place, then a bunch of us hit the Stampede Corral. Great times that night!

School started last Wednesday. 4B already - wow! Classes seem good - only 12 hours scheduled a week! When I'm used to 20-30, I almost have problems wondering what to do with my time! Actually it'll be a busy term - I'm doing dance, playing hockey, got involved with EWB, playing squash in my spare time, and doing my class' "fun yearbook pages." Plus fourth year project, other courses, and partying b/c it's my last term ;)

Speaking of hockey, we started last night. We have a campus rec team, on which I know almost everyone I think (not everyone showed up last night) Last night was just a practice/scrimmage amongst our team. It felt good to get out there again, after 4 years of non-hockey. I'm excited for games - should be fun :) And somehow, it appears that I might be the Enforcer of the team, even though I'm one of the shortest people! :P

Ahh...back to my busy life...I love it :D But for now, back to either Japanese homework or bed! :P Till next week (I hope) take care all! ♥ (that is, if anyone reads this :P)