Growing up

I am excited to be finished school and start working in the advertising and marketing industry, however I am nervous at the same time.

For a long time now I have been so excited to grow up and buy a house and find a job and start making money.

I am tired of living at home and sharing common space with my parents. I am excited to move out and be on my own.

Since December, I have been trying to network and search for a job, not realizing how hard it is to get my foot in the door.

I’ve always been excited to grow up, but in the last few weeks I’ve been somewhat nervous to take on so many responsibilities. It’s almost like I’m nervous to fail. I’ve lived with a bunch of roommates before in an apartment at university but buying a house isn’t the same. My parents were always there to support me with whatever I needed at university. This time, I will be on my own. There’s a lot of pressure and stress that comes with growing up. I guess I will never truly be ready. My only choice is to just jump and hope that I land on my own two feet.

I know my parents will still do their best to support me and help me out.

But first things first, I need to get a job so that I’m able to support myself financially.

Dear Peanut

The first grandchild of my family will be born on April 16^th 2015 and I couldn’t be more excited; especially because he or she will be my niece or nephew.

This little peanut is so spoiled and he/she hasn’t even entered the world yet.

As the aunt, I decided to host my sister’s baby shower in March. The theme is Winnie the Pooh and all kinds of family and friends will be coming to celebrate.

When my sister told me that she was pregnant, I cried tears of happiness. I am quite surprised that she was able to keep it from me.

My sister and brother-in-law are going to be great parents and I am so ready to meet this little peanut (I call it peanut because they haven’t found out the gender).

It is very difficult to shop for the baby when you don’t know the gender. Therefore I stick with Navy blue, brown, beige and white.

My mom and I really want the baby to be a girl, but my sister doesn’t care which gender will arrive!

My dad is all ready to play tea party and dress up if it’s a little girl.

I’ll be heading up to Guelph, where they live to help my sister out a few days after the baby is born with my mom, because my brother-in-law unfortunately has to go back to work.

Can’t wait to meet you Peanut, and give you all the loving that you deserve!

High School Friends

High school was definitely the best four years of my life. I made so many great friends and did so many fun things. I was very involved with my high school and still even keep in contact with some of my teachers.

I was on the school volleyball team for all four years, as well as the soccer team for all four years. I went to all kinds of sporting events, such as Friday Night Lights to watch our football team play. I went to all the school dances with my friends, field trips, pep rallies etc. I loved being a part of my school. But more than that, my friends are what made the incredible experience. We all went to parties together, we would travel to Wasaga beach together, wonderland, cottages etc.

I had the closest group of friends and we did almost everything together. I always knew I could depend on them no matter what and I wouldn’t have traded anything for them.

Now that we have all moved on and are busy with our lives, it is sometimes hard to keep up with each other. But I know if I ever needed something, they would be there in a flash.

I can still remember laughing hysterically together, until my stomach was hurting and my heart was pounding out of my chest. It was never a dull moment with these girls.

From left to Right in the picture

Lana, Jenny, Alex, Lauren, Becky, Mira, Katrina