tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40996225943090383582011-07-29T01:38:15.074-04:00Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-13552437779359551242010-07-06T14:50:00.003-04:002010-07-06T14:52:03.973-04:00

I want to move out of this god awful basement suite. I love the location, but I hate the living space. I can't stand it anymore and it can send me into instant furies. Awful, awful. Too bad it's so early in the month so there's not much to see right now and I have to suck it up with the place for who knows how much longer.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-76737404183612067922010-03-30T12:36:00.004-04:002010-03-30T12:50:43.788-04:00

I've been slowly crafting it up. It's just been hard!My husband has lost his drawstring lunch bag that he got from... somewhere. It was ugly and gross, but it was free, the right size, and worked really well. Oh well. I got tired of packing his lunch in wine-bottle sized paper bags saved from the liquor store, so yesterday I fashioned him a new one out of a tea towel that had shrunken a bit too

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-59069305598215267292010-03-24T12:45:00.003-04:002010-03-24T12:58:40.661-04:00

Easter time always have me thinking about Pisanki. If you don't know what that is, you can check it out here: Pisanki. I'm Polish, so we did it the Polish way, but depending on where you're from in Europe/your ancestry, the name and how it's done may be a little different. And of course, there are different kinds of egg decorating, but I know Pisanki.But anyhoot. Every year, mom and I would

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Yesterday Mike and I had our first outdoor bbq at a friend's house. It was great! Mike cooked up some steak that I had marinated and we had roasted new potatoes. :) We watched the gold hockey game between USA and Canada (I was rooting for both, but I was the only one who clapped when USA got goals). We attempted to watch the closing ceremony, but it was total shit, so we turned it off.We might

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It's what I'm eating! Yum.Today has been a long, yet quick day. It started much too early (6:30am) and will probably end a bit later than I'd like.This morning I completed the medical exam for immigration purposes. My attending physician, Dr. Reznek, asked me about my life, etc etc, and when he asked what my husband did for a living, I gladly told him. And as it turns out, my husband has

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-17935224074832355282010-02-24T12:41:00.002-05:002010-02-24T12:50:50.815-05:00

Yesterday I had the privilege to attend my very first ice hockey game ever. AND lucky me, it was an Olympic event! WOO! Mike's uncle gave us two tickets to see the Latvija vs Czech game which was last night at 7pm. It was awesome. Czech scored the first two goals, then I think it was the 2nd period when Latvija realized, "Oh, yeah, we are playing hockey!" and they finally stopped being SO

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-31810088475252025212010-02-22T19:28:00.004-05:002010-02-22T19:30:39.364-05:00

I have had a couple of hard days this month and I'm really not pleased with that. I hate feeling unhappy when I know I should be happy. I am happy, but some things make me very very unhappy... It's retarded.I need to f do something. I can't work or go to school (which are the two that I'd like to do ideally) so that doesn't leave me with a whole lot when one person is supporting two and the

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-2661301546028830612010-02-13T16:31:00.005-05:002010-02-13T16:42:55.242-05:00

Oh man, the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010. I'll be honest, I'm really not all over it or anything and I'm annoyed with the extra people on transit (esp when I am downtown), and oh gosh, downtown is just crazy. But whatever, it's only for a short period of time. Last night Mike and I went to our friend Rob's house (partyyy) for the opening ceremony. We also thought that they'd have a parade going

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-10628775058495950962010-01-26T17:57:00.003-05:002010-01-26T18:04:15.045-05:00

I've been trying to crochet granny squares... and I'm completely retarded at it. I can't get the first round correct and it's frustrating! Maybe I'll just knit boring things instead? I don't know how to do anything useful. :(Here's some deliciously coloured yarn that I wish I had! Oh, I would have loved to have been able to visit Purl Soho and get some fabric and yarn ;_;xoxo

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So, I purchased a bento box a few days ago. It's certainly not adorable or even cute. It's practical, clear, and small. About 480ml. It can totally fit enough food for me in there, that's for sure. Unfortunately, right now it is housing two of the three new cheeses the husband and I purchased yesterday (but I can live with that, the cheeses are delicious!).Since Sunday is really the only day

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-17865068471425937512010-01-22T15:32:00.004-05:002010-01-22T15:38:59.836-05:00

I have been reading through Soy and Pepper and I am really getting into this bento thing. I really want to try it out! It looks like a good way to be creative, use left overs effectively, and it makes lunch actually look enjoyable! Wow. Plus, she's got a lot of great recipes that seem pretty simple &quick. That, and I will be able to have easy access to a lot of the ingredients since Mike and I

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-70204946922997659882010-01-21T14:28:00.005-05:002010-01-21T17:48:15.159-05:00

I totally forgot, but Dec9 marked this blog's first birthday! Hooray! It totally slipped my mind, but now I'll celebrate, just because I can. That, and I honestly have nothing better to do. I'll make some cupcakes (that won't be as cute as the ones below) and then I'll proceed to eat some of them.So, happy first, Dino Riot! You're just so swell. I promise to use you more and cultivate a creative

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+2-3 new serving plates that are vintage-esq+Frosting bags &tips+pie pan+a nice DSLR camera (I'm living next to beautiful mountains, after all!)I'm also searching for Valentine's Day ideas. Just looking for simple, cute things that take some time or thought to do, though. I told Mike that I don't want to exchange gifts this year, that instead we can just make dinner together. Should be easy

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-77988287414159896482010-01-19T13:07:00.001-05:002010-01-19T13:09:08.575-05:00

I want to make with the crafting so badly, but the terrible part in this is that all of my craft items (aside from a sewing machine and some thread and a couple knitting items) are in New Jersey while I'm here in British Columbia! Ahh! I certainly don't want to buy them again or have to begin my collection anew... so looks like I'll have to wrangle them up one day and mail them. Who knows when

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-57089186792059778312009-12-25T11:16:00.001-05:002009-12-25T11:17:28.212-05:00

Thank god I've been blessed with awesome in-laws.And Merry Christmas.

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It's really upsetting when someone you considered to be a really great friend of yours no longer seems to be interested in you or the other friends he used to hang out with. I'm talking about a person that I would do almost anything for. I would still do anything in a heartbeat, but it breaks my heart to feel kicked aside and so extremely disconnected from their life. It makes me feel angry, too

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-47159477792769872722009-11-18T16:02:00.003-05:002010-01-21T14:18:46.954-05:00

One week until Thanksgiving, which is when Mike visits, woo!Now on for the list of things I'd like to try out.Pumpkin raviolibutternut squash lasagnepoundcakehomemade chocolate puddingstir fry with whole wheat noodlesand more !

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For only the third day in at Yankee Candle, I'm doing really well and I'm actually enjoying it. I guess the past 6 years of retail is really coming in handy (ugh). In any case, employees apparently get 50% off wax items. Hello, affordable Christmas gifts! I was really looking forward to getting my first paycheck this week, but I just got into their corporate system yesterday (or some bull

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-37074440837324279062009-10-15T21:08:00.004-04:002009-10-15T21:30:24.635-04:00

So, today after classes, I attempted to complete the immigration paperwork. There are really only 4 questions left; two are somewhat simple, the other two not so much. The easy questions ask about visiting time frames while the harder ones ask for a detailed description of the relationship and how the relationship progressed after first meet/contact. I guess if you're one who's had records

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-5672200251903309112009-10-03T13:18:00.002-04:002009-10-03T13:32:14.583-04:00

So what's been going on? Not a whole lot, but I ought to update this thing more.I've been feeling really crafty lately, but I'm at a loss of what to create. I want to make lots of different things, but at the same time I want to make things that are useful to me, and quite frankly, I don't have any of the space to make things that I want or any real use for them.School is moving along quickly.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-72618372400628159132009-09-22T14:42:00.004-04:002009-09-22T14:48:56.139-04:00

I really do need to update this thing more frequently. I like this blog :(Anyway, some good news!Tomorrow I have an interview! I'm pretty glad about that, but it's not some high paying job or anything GOOD like that. Just a boring minimum wage (but hopefully not!) retail position in the mall selling candles. At least I enjoy the product. And, if I'm hired, I'll get to wear an apron. I love

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-23360741607537811152009-08-31T10:38:00.003-04:002010-01-21T14:19:20.239-05:00

I feel like I'm going through my angsty teen year all over again. Hopefully it doesn't last past this week because I do not want to feel this way until December.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-35254351701652591682009-08-18T10:55:00.005-04:002010-01-21T14:19:33.787-05:00

Soo, tonight I am making dinner for myself, Mike and our friend Sandy. I'm hoping that Conley also shows up, but that seems like it'll be a long shot since I have not heard back from him. How sad!In any case, I'm making Parmesan Alaska Halibut with either potatoes or rice and I'm not sure which vegetable. I don't have a grill, so everything is being done on the stove. Gonna need a lot of $$ fish

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-35042818947628867552009-08-14T19:33:00.003-04:002010-01-21T14:19:52.814-05:00

Just changed my blog layout and I'm digging it much more than the previous one. Took a couple hours to mess around with, since I had no idea what I was doing D:Much simpler and cleaner, and doesn't clutter my brain when I read it, yay!Tonight M and I are going to Oregon to visit some friends and 'camp out' in the backyard and consume vast amounts of beer. Oh, yes. It really is a lovely thing

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-60709068072414297082009-08-13T12:56:00.007-04:002010-01-21T14:20:12.622-05:00

Hurrah!M&A were married July 24, 2009. It was a lovely Friday with lots of sunshine and green grass. The outdoor ceremony was a blast, even though I started out scared shitless as I began walking down the aisle. My father helped me recoup and we had an amazing marriage commissioner. Everyone had a lot of fun, there was delicious food, great music, and lots of dancing.My only regret is that I

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-9657790996485016532009-07-17T18:01:00.004-04:002010-01-21T14:20:28.027-05:00

I have a pretty swank sewing machine. I have an odd number of funky pillow cases. I have very few buttons.I wish I knew what to make with them :(Tonight my family arrives in Seattle and they are driving up to Vancouver tomorrow afternoon. Then my best budd in the whole wide world is flying to YVR from Japan (where she teaches!) tomorrow night! wowowo busy! I can't wait, I am excited to see them

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-13766674677521714092009-07-16T14:42:00.005-04:002010-01-21T14:20:38.466-05:00

This is the first time the whole trip where I wanted to cry over this stupid wedding and I wish it wasn't happening. How awful is that?? TERRIBLE. And it makes me feel worse that I thunk that! Stupid, stupid.I wish I could go back in time to June and just redo things better and be smarter. I'm just so frustrated to the brink and I don't even want to deal with any of it anymore. I just want to cry

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-40859536895191292072009-07-14T17:11:00.005-04:002010-01-21T14:20:58.567-05:00

HOly. Goddamn, woman!I don't know if you are just NOT PAYING ATTENTION or what, but I am sick and tired of repeating the same garbage to you over and over, and you are STILL getting it incorrect!!!!At least in 11 days and I won't have to think about it EVER AGAIN, THANK GOD.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-70987678892480347462009-07-13T19:33:00.005-04:002010-01-21T14:21:29.069-05:00

Eleven days until Mike and I are married. Yikes! There is so much little stuff left to do, things to be finalized, questions to be answered. Ugh! Not what I call fun. I just want to party and eat and have a great time with friends and family. And Mike.Tomorrow I'm going to be seeing the midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I'm pumped. I wish I had time to read the book. I

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-4478031268810751972009-07-10T12:18:00.005-04:002010-01-21T14:22:03.921-05:00

Todaaaaaaaaaaaay, I'm getting my hair dyed and then I'm supposed to be going camping in a cabin near Schelt (or something) with a bunch of friends. I may or may not be able to make it due to the hair dying process taking a long time and that I have long hair. :(This morning I woke up and I didn't want to go anywhere, so.. I hope I don't feel this way later on.Just two weeks until the wedding.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-17227189847631224132009-07-06T13:15:00.006-04:002010-01-21T14:22:20.109-05:00

Soooo, I've been meaning to update for weeks. I have since sold my beautiful baby blue cruiser, enjoyed my 23rd birthday (June 30), bought a new bicycle (which was not my first or second, but the fifth choice...), and have been making some pretty delicious things for dinner and dessert. According to Mike, he has gained three pounds since June 1st. I told him all that beer would catch up with

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-13941693365741966232009-06-16T16:51:00.009-04:002010-01-21T14:22:38.884-05:00

So, this morning/afternoon I rode my bike on down to the Superstore (after a quick detour to the BCL) to get some chicken broth, and I noticed that all the plants in their 'garden center' were 50% off. Actually, I didn't realize that the plants I bought were half off until I was at the check out. But anyway, I bought a white and yellow nonstop begonia as well as a square ceramic pot to put them

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-37685982827690553032009-06-15T19:16:00.008-04:002010-01-21T14:22:54.500-05:00

Hooray for planting plants! They cost quite a bit, but I'll just have to get over that when strawberries start getting deliciously red :) It is nearly time to grill without grilling... . . . Rex Begonia, Strawberry &Pansy (with zinnia seedlings), African Violet

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-33245398175642919972009-06-14T22:43:00.003-04:002010-01-21T14:23:05.686-05:00

Holy crap, I'm learning how to cook!

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-749768019951979962009-01-04T18:18:00.004-05:002010-01-21T14:23:20.289-05:00

I've got my speech prepared and tomorrow is the big day.Before bed I will definitely review the key topics of chapters 1 &2 for the quiz as well as continue to memorize my speech (if possible!).I'm not nervous, per say, but I don't want to speak in front of people-- I don't even want to practice in front of my parents.Tuesday is another quiz, but on 4 chapters. My midterm is Jan 8th, final Jan

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-57212567029540152242009-01-02T23:34:00.004-05:002010-01-21T14:23:28.480-05:00

Lately I feel so irritated and a little pissed off with nearly everyone. I don't understand why because I like my friends and family. Although, it could have something to do with the fact that I'm trying to plan a wedding that will take place 3 thousand miles away from my current location in another country also where my fiancee is located and I can't just drop everything and leave because I

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-50351076872236384662008-12-09T23:19:00.004-05:002010-01-21T14:24:41.714-05:00

Welp, here it is.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-86293505429349942132008-11-05T09:28:00.000-05:002008-11-05T09:35:10.634-05:00

Holy smokes! Obama won and I'm excited about that. I watched ABC news last night with my mom, but she fell asleep before it was even over. So typical of her :PSo, I've been pretty unhappy with my book-carrying apparatus when I go to English Comp every other day. The bag I made just isn't working well, so I'm debating whether or not I want to construct an entirely new one. It'd be deeper than

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294974127024779966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099622594309038358.post-13680052432526540502008-11-04T16:03:00.001-05:002008-11-04T16:03:22.609-05:00

Hello, World :)

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