Just because it's my birthday and I love faeries...bonus points if you know where this picture comes from...
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Happy Birthday to Me!
I'm happy to say that I'm no longer my dreaded number in age--22. Really don't like the number 2, so it's much nicer to be 23.
I woke up this morning to the phone ringing at 7:30 am and jumped up thinking someone was calling to say happy birthday. After three rings I made it to the phone and the person hung up!
It's very strange to wake up on your birthday with no one home. Actually, I think this is the first birthday where Mike has had to work all day and I'm in Victoria so no one is here. But, we had an awesome holiday in Vancouver. Went to a fabulous production of my favorite play, A winter's Tale, at Bard on the Beach, and was convinced into going on two roller coasters at the PNE, one of which went upside down twice. Pretty amazing for me, the girl who gets nauseous on a swing set. I also won a giant Stewie doll, and Mike won a teeny tiny gorrilla. Yes, I'm bragging that I won something bigger. Na na na na na.
Hey, it's my birthday, I can do whatever I want. Hee hee.
Then, we went golfing on Tuesday, and shopping on Wednesday. Also, saw Little Miss Sunshine with my Dad, which was a hilarious movie. All in all, a good visit and fun holiday. And the weather was amazingly nice. And, it's nice out today! I can't remember ever having a birthday where it wasn't cloudy or raining, so I guess all in all it's a good day.
Here's to one year older!
I woke up this morning to the phone ringing at 7:30 am and jumped up thinking someone was calling to say happy birthday. After three rings I made it to the phone and the person hung up!
It's very strange to wake up on your birthday with no one home. Actually, I think this is the first birthday where Mike has had to work all day and I'm in Victoria so no one is here. But, we had an awesome holiday in Vancouver. Went to a fabulous production of my favorite play, A winter's Tale, at Bard on the Beach, and was convinced into going on two roller coasters at the PNE, one of which went upside down twice. Pretty amazing for me, the girl who gets nauseous on a swing set. I also won a giant Stewie doll, and Mike won a teeny tiny gorrilla. Yes, I'm bragging that I won something bigger. Na na na na na.
Hey, it's my birthday, I can do whatever I want. Hee hee.
Then, we went golfing on Tuesday, and shopping on Wednesday. Also, saw Little Miss Sunshine with my Dad, which was a hilarious movie. All in all, a good visit and fun holiday. And the weather was amazingly nice. And, it's nice out today! I can't remember ever having a birthday where it wasn't cloudy or raining, so I guess all in all it's a good day.
Here's to one year older!
Friday, August 25, 2006
Ready set vacation!
So, it's Friday night. Probably one of the saddest Friday nights since I have nothing to do. It felt strangely nice at first to be able to do whatever I wanted, and I actually made a huge list of all the things I can do since I have no plans made and Mike's at work till 11pm. So, I went shopping, rented a movie, did two loads of dishes, bought food and made dinner, rented a movie, watched tv....and it was only 9 o'clock. Now what? Usually I have too many plans on Fridays. It's just too quiet in the house!
But, on a more exciting note, Mike's holidays start tomorrow. We're going to a wedding in Sooke in the afternoon, and then on Sunday morning are going to catch the ferry to Vancouver. I'm super excited for Sunday night, because we have tickets to see A winter's Tale at Bard on the Beach and on Monday we have tickets to the PNE, which I've never been to before. We're also planning on going shopping and for a hike with my Dad and Felicia sometime. It should be a lot of fun, and definitely a nice break for Mike from work.
On a side note, I got my hair cut today. Haven't had a real cut since I chopped it all off in early March, so it was a big shock when I saw how short it was, although I definitely love it. It's so much lighter and thinner, which will be nice for going back to school.
I'm almost finished Pride and Prejudice now, and I'm really enjoying it now that it's getting more exciting. I can't wait to rent the movie; I almost wanted to rent it today but I held off to finish the book first.
Back to more tv watching....
But, on a more exciting note, Mike's holidays start tomorrow. We're going to a wedding in Sooke in the afternoon, and then on Sunday morning are going to catch the ferry to Vancouver. I'm super excited for Sunday night, because we have tickets to see A winter's Tale at Bard on the Beach and on Monday we have tickets to the PNE, which I've never been to before. We're also planning on going shopping and for a hike with my Dad and Felicia sometime. It should be a lot of fun, and definitely a nice break for Mike from work.
On a side note, I got my hair cut today. Haven't had a real cut since I chopped it all off in early March, so it was a big shock when I saw how short it was, although I definitely love it. It's so much lighter and thinner, which will be nice for going back to school.
I'm almost finished Pride and Prejudice now, and I'm really enjoying it now that it's getting more exciting. I can't wait to rent the movie; I almost wanted to rent it today but I held off to finish the book first.
Back to more tv watching....
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Faeries
So, I looked up the etymology of the word fairy, and discovered why I like to spell it 'faery'. It just looks better, don't you think? Well, it turns out the word comes from Old French, a language I studied at Uvic, which is quite fascinating. We sure stole a lot of words from the french language. Ahh, the things I have time to do when not in school.
fairy
c.1300, "enchantment, magic," from O.Fr. faerie "land of fairies, meeting of fairies, enchantment, magic," from fae "fay," from L. fata (pl.) "the Fates." In ref. to a class of supernatural beings, the word is used from 1393. The slang meaning "effeminate male homosexual" is first recorded 1895. Fairy tale "oral narrative centered on magical tests, quests, and transformations" (1749) translates Fr. Conte de feés of Madame d'Aulnois (1698, translated into Eng. 1699). Fairy ring is from 1599. Fossil sea urchins found on the Eng. downlands were called fairy loaves.
(from the website http://www.etymonline.com/index.php)
fairy
c.1300, "enchantment, magic," from O.Fr. faerie "land of fairies, meeting of fairies, enchantment, magic," from fae "fay," from L. fata (pl.) "the Fates." In ref. to a class of supernatural beings, the word is used from 1393. The slang meaning "effeminate male homosexual" is first recorded 1895. Fairy tale "oral narrative centered on magical tests, quests, and transformations" (1749) translates Fr. Conte de feés of Madame d'Aulnois (1698, translated into Eng. 1699). Fairy ring is from 1599. Fossil sea urchins found on the Eng. downlands were called fairy loaves.
(from the website http://www.etymonline.com/index.php)
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
sandcastle competition Parksville
Here are a few pictures from
the sandcastle competition. The top two are of a castle with dragons who were serving knights for dinner.This one was really detailed and creative. It's full of pipes and plumbers fixing the "plumbing nightmare". I loved this house, it was so real looking. It won first place.
Had a lot of fun in Parksville with my mom, sister and sister's boyfriend. We were having an early birthday celebration for me, which was nice. After seeing the sandcastle's, we walked on the beach, then tried out the new mini golf course (I won) and went out for dinner at Montana's. We were all too stuffed for dessert, so went back to Megan and Billy's condo in nanaimo, and I spent the night on their couch. Now, I get to go shopping with my birthday money. Yeah for new books and clothes!
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Baseball tans and sandy floors
Went out for breakfast yesterday morning with Sarah at Rebar because I was told the pancakes are delicious (thanks Ria!). We both had the pancakes with blackberry orange yoghurt and cinnamon butter, the special of the day. Can't wait to go back again, although they were a little pricey (10.75$) for three pancakes. It was nice though, because then we spent the day watching Fraser (her fiance) and Mike playing in a softball tournament. Mike sprained his wrist and got a nice farmer tan and Sarah and I amused ourselves sunbathing and eating too many nibs. Afterwards, we all went for a team bbq in which Sarah and I once again ate too much and then proceeded to fall asleep in the hot tub.
This morning, I went to Thetis again, had a couple of hours to myself to read and go for a nice long swim. The water is cool now but after a few minutes it's just perfect and I could swim all day. I'm still plodding through Pride and Prejudice, but I'm starting to get into it now and it's actually getting good. Must finish it before Jenn leaves so that we can watch the movie together. I hate watching the movie before I've read the book, although I have to admit that I'm already picturing Kiera Knightly while reading about Elizabeth Bennet. Why do they have to call the characters by so many names? Miss Bennet, Elizabeth, Eliza, Lizzy. I can't keep the sisters straight as it is.
Well, tomorrow is clean the house day. Ugg. My floors are so sandy from lake towels. Somehow I just can't seem to shake all the sand out before I get home.
This morning, I went to Thetis again, had a couple of hours to myself to read and go for a nice long swim. The water is cool now but after a few minutes it's just perfect and I could swim all day. I'm still plodding through Pride and Prejudice, but I'm starting to get into it now and it's actually getting good. Must finish it before Jenn leaves so that we can watch the movie together. I hate watching the movie before I've read the book, although I have to admit that I'm already picturing Kiera Knightly while reading about Elizabeth Bennet. Why do they have to call the characters by so many names? Miss Bennet, Elizabeth, Eliza, Lizzy. I can't keep the sisters straight as it is.
Well, tomorrow is clean the house day. Ugg. My floors are so sandy from lake towels. Somehow I just can't seem to shake all the sand out before I get home.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Boring?
Holidays start today, thank goodness, and it's sunny out. I have plans for lots of book reading, swimming, sunbathing, and shopping for wedding/bridal shower/baby shower presents.
I have to admit the lack of comments on my blog is sometimes depressing. Is anyone reading this? Am I boring? My worry is that my future students will somehow end up reading my blog and come to school with stories about me...
Hellooooo out there......
I have to admit the lack of comments on my blog is sometimes depressing. Is anyone reading this? Am I boring? My worry is that my future students will somehow end up reading my blog and come to school with stories about me...
Hellooooo out there......
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Argh!
So, why is it that none of my summer plans seem to be working out? I reeeaally wanted to go camping, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen now. And, I have this pretty shiny new campstove I got last year for my birthday that I haven't even tried out yet. Just one night in a tent. Doesn't anyone want to go camping?
And what's with everyone talking about how summer's over in the beginning of August? The shoe stores are already selling winter boots for goodness sake! There's still over one month left of summer, why is everyone so anxious? We only get a few months of sandal wearing weather, enjoy it already!
Okay, so maybe I'm pissed that according to everyone, summer's almost over, and I still haven't even had my holiday. Although if Tim Hortons decides to be its usual self, that might not happen either. Please, oh please let Mike take his holiday Mr. Donut man. Hah.
Well, that was a fun rant. Now, on to other things. Specifically, the social constraints and class divisions at Saint Ann's Academy.
And what's with everyone talking about how summer's over in the beginning of August? The shoe stores are already selling winter boots for goodness sake! There's still over one month left of summer, why is everyone so anxious? We only get a few months of sandal wearing weather, enjoy it already!
Okay, so maybe I'm pissed that according to everyone, summer's almost over, and I still haven't even had my holiday. Although if Tim Hortons decides to be its usual self, that might not happen either. Please, oh please let Mike take his holiday Mr. Donut man. Hah.
Well, that was a fun rant. Now, on to other things. Specifically, the social constraints and class divisions at Saint Ann's Academy.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
My graduation
Here is a picture of me at my graduation from Uvic, right after they called me "Sabina L'Heureux" instead of Sabrina. Note how the shoes match my grad colours...
Sic Itur Ad Astra
Which means, "Such is the way to the stars". Isn't that nice? It's the motto of the Sisters at Saint Ann's Academy. Okay, okay, I'm just procrastinating from writing my essay...But, I do have one page written, only four left to go. Research Research!
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Pictures of Me
The first picture is our wedding day three years ago, and the second picture is of my with my two nieces on my birthday last summer. Aren't they cute?
Hartmann House
Here is the B&B we stayed at:The picture on the bottom shows the
garden, and pond. On the top is the Honeymoon Suite where we stayed. It's even more beautiful than the pictures show!
Check out their website too:
http://www.wcbbia.com/pages/hartmann.html
Saint Ann's
I haven't posted in a while, but here's an update on what I've been doing lately. Mike and I stayed at a beautiful bed and breakfast, which i will try to post a picture of later, but it's called the Hartmann House, and it's definitely the nicest place we've ever stayed at before. There's a huge king size bed with a wooden canopy, a two-person jacuzzi tub, a fire place with real wood in it, not the fake kind, and a pantry connected to the main house, where our lovely host left our breakfast in the morning. Heart-shaped waffles, berries, fruit, and ham. Yumm. We also went out for dinner and had a great meal at Markus' Wharfside. Mike had his new favourite, lamb, and I had the chicken breast. Dessert was chocolate mousse, with a raspberry sauce. On our way home the next morning ( I didn't want to leave), we stopped to play some mini-golf in Sooke.
This week is my last week of school! I'm very excited to have a couple of weeks off for some holiday time. On Sunday I had a nice relaxing day at Thetis Lake, went for a swim and did some research for my paper on Saint Ann's Academy in victoria. It's actually a very interesting topic. I did a tour of the Academy yesterday, had a lovely woman be my tour guide, and got some free research information. The chapel is beautiful and is the oldest in BC, with beautiful statues, stained glass windows, and three huge paintings done by one of the sisters. They were very gifted artists. They also have a lovely garden which I hope to have a chance to walk through soon. One of the paintings said in latin underneath it: "stupebout omnes qui eum audiebout". Anyone know what this means?
This week is my last week of school! I'm very excited to have a couple of weeks off for some holiday time. On Sunday I had a nice relaxing day at Thetis Lake, went for a swim and did some research for my paper on Saint Ann's Academy in victoria. It's actually a very interesting topic. I did a tour of the Academy yesterday, had a lovely woman be my tour guide, and got some free research information. The chapel is beautiful and is the oldest in BC, with beautiful statues, stained glass windows, and three huge paintings done by one of the sisters. They were very gifted artists. They also have a lovely garden which I hope to have a chance to walk through soon. One of the paintings said in latin underneath it: "stupebout omnes qui eum audiebout". Anyone know what this means?
Friday, August 04, 2006
Happy Birthday Madison!
Poetry Goddess
I just realized one more thing...it's my niece's second birthday, so Happy Birthday Madison!
Love Auntie Bean.
I just realized one more thing...it's my niece's second birthday, so Happy Birthday Madison!
Love Auntie Bean.
BC Day
Poetry Goddess
Happy BC Day long weekend!
For those of you who aren't in BC, sorry, but we're enjoying a sunny three day weekend here! It's friday, and Mike and I have the weekend off together, so we're going to practice our very amateur golf skills at the pitch and putt, then out for dinner. Tomorrow we'll be participating in a Park Hunt (a youth event at our church where the leaders dress up in various disguises, and the youth have to search for us all in Beacon Hill Park). It should be fun, although I haven't yet completed my disguise. I was thinking of putting on my wedding dress and pretending that I was having wedding photography done in the park, or perhaps dressing up like a pregnant woman and borrowing a friend's maternity clothes. After the park hunt, we're off to stay at a beautiful B&B in Sooke, called the Hartmann House,( in the honeymoon suite and everything), which is exciting. Still have to make dinner reservations for while we're there though. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to no homework and lots of sunshine. Summer isn't over yet!
Happy BC Day long weekend!
For those of you who aren't in BC, sorry, but we're enjoying a sunny three day weekend here! It's friday, and Mike and I have the weekend off together, so we're going to practice our very amateur golf skills at the pitch and putt, then out for dinner. Tomorrow we'll be participating in a Park Hunt (a youth event at our church where the leaders dress up in various disguises, and the youth have to search for us all in Beacon Hill Park). It should be fun, although I haven't yet completed my disguise. I was thinking of putting on my wedding dress and pretending that I was having wedding photography done in the park, or perhaps dressing up like a pregnant woman and borrowing a friend's maternity clothes. After the park hunt, we're off to stay at a beautiful B&B in Sooke, called the Hartmann House,( in the honeymoon suite and everything), which is exciting. Still have to make dinner reservations for while we're there though. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to no homework and lots of sunshine. Summer isn't over yet!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Balcony Garden
Poetry Goddess
So, I've wanted a garden my whole life, and the other day I finally made myself one. I had the day to myself and decided to stop procrastinating and decorate my balcony, which has been hiding behind old curtains for three years. After several hours at the garden centers in Home Depot, Sears and Dig This, I came home with a beautiful Victorian hanging basket, a plant stand, basil and parsley (since they can grow in the shade and I get 0 sunlight), two lovely lime green pots, and a lot of flowers. I'm now growing Coleus (wild lime), impatients in three colours, a large green plant that looks like rubarb to me, but I forget it's name (my green thumb is still new) and something wispy and purple. Since then, I've added some mats and candle lanterns, and it had turned out quite nicely. Gardening can definitely be addicting. Can't wait till I have my own back yard!
So, I've wanted a garden my whole life, and the other day I finally made myself one. I had the day to myself and decided to stop procrastinating and decorate my balcony, which has been hiding behind old curtains for three years. After several hours at the garden centers in Home Depot, Sears and Dig This, I came home with a beautiful Victorian hanging basket, a plant stand, basil and parsley (since they can grow in the shade and I get 0 sunlight), two lovely lime green pots, and a lot of flowers. I'm now growing Coleus (wild lime), impatients in three colours, a large green plant that looks like rubarb to me, but I forget it's name (my green thumb is still new) and something wispy and purple. Since then, I've added some mats and candle lanterns, and it had turned out quite nicely. Gardening can definitely be addicting. Can't wait till I have my own back yard!
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