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Hold up, wait a minute, put a little LOVE in it!

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Dimension

I took this picture the other day because I thought it was really funny that the mailman was sitting on his mailbox waiting for his mail. It was right outside my house, so I stole a picture through the window. Excellent, no?

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Last night was the Wolfmother show and it was really good. Though I will admit it was a little long.... but probably just because doors weren't until 8 and the opener didn't even come on until 9:40 or something silly like that. But nonetheless, Wolfmother was fantastic. The opener [I can't remember their name] sucked. Too much pelvic thrust!!!! and make-up on the front man. They got "boo"ed and it was funny. Ah! And there was this really old creepy satanic man who tried to eat Alyssa!!! Alex saved us all, but it was still horribly terrifying.

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McDonald's!! Ugh! DIE!

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Jasmine tea is a great feeling.

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My new bedroom is 95% complete and I'm half moved in. It's so small. But it's my own space, so I'll take it! Beats sleeping behind a couch on the floor haha

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This week is my reading week. Everyone else in the world had it last week, so I have a feeling I'll be rather bored. Other than going to work, I don't know what to do....

....ouch. I don't know why but my head feels like it is going to implode or explode or diplode or something! It hurts so bad : ( Probably from the air last night, the noise, and the INTOXICATION from the carpets downstairs.

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My birthday is in 5 days do doooo da doo dooo. 19 years old. : )

And.... I get to spend it alooone. Haha, yea, everyone is busy on my actual birthday. Oh well. Maybe I'll whip out some ice cream and a sweet movie and chill with my beloved cat: Ludgate.

Sweet.

In Memory Of

A beautiful friend of mine passed away.
This whole concept is incredibly confusing.
How am I supposed to feel?
Her life was just beginning. And she was offering a life to her nephew that was better than anyone could give him.
What was God thinking?
Just like that, gone.
Yet, she will live on forever in our hearts, and through the photographs she took. She was beautiful.

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I had a few thoughts on the way to school today. These are them. I don't feel like expanding on them right now.

Today is a beautiful day. Only a few more days till my birthday and only a few more till I'm set free, living on my own.

Waiting for the bus is like waiting for the second coming. You know it is, but its a mystery as to when.

Old lady crossing. She must feel like a turtle.

Tattered Rose.

Lady on bus. Positive thinking. Changing reality.

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OK, the last one I will expand on.

This lady on the bus this morning was trying to convince her buddy that by believing in something it can come true. That by having a positive attitude, anything can be changed.

It's not true.

By believing that his artery will heal itself, will not make him healthy.

By believing that world hunger will go away, will not make food fall from the sky.

By believing that the homeless will find a life, will not make them millionaires.

By believing that some one's alive, will not bring them to life.

And then you ask, but what is faith?

And I answer you this....

By believing that God has a plan, will make all of the above... believable.

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Life is fragile. Make the most of it and smile as much as you can.

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In Memory of

Jackie

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Rich & Chewy: Chocolate Chip

Turns out I'm allergic to granola bars.
Odd no?
I lived off of them and juice boxes all of grade 12.

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I wrote my Design History midterm today!! I studied for a grand total of...... an hour and a half [give or take an hour or so] and I feel I did fairly well.

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School is for cool kids.

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I'm getting light-headed [or high] off the new carpet fumes lingering among the massive amounts of.... mess.

+INTOXICATION+

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My friend Nick is applying for the Design Foundations program next year! I'm so excited hehe

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Vanessa and I had McDonald's today. Ew. But so yum! We got out of class super early and the cafe was closed due to unlawful Reading Weeks! Yes! Why did the rest of the world get it a week earlier? Hmmm?! Anyway... we were wondering why people sink so low and work there. I mean, some people it's totally OK... you know, high school students and whatnot. But middle aged people or people old enough to be in COLLAGE!! Yes. That is how we feel. Unacceptable.

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The road to happiness is calling.

Ballad For The Broken Sound

Hugs
I saw a short film on the net today about this guy who stood around with a sign that read "Free Hugs". At first no one hugged him or even really looked at him. But it eventually caught on and everyone hugged him. Then, the police banned "free hugs" and they petitioned. After 10,000 names, they were aloud back on the street.
Shouldn't we all offer free hugs to everyone? A hug from someone close to you makes you feel really good about yourself and loved. But I believe a hug from a stranger is intensely more endearing. A hug from a stranger is blind, yet full of meaning and acceptance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

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Sunset at Millgate

One day I was with my lovely friend Alyssa waiting for the bus at Millgate. And as we sat there, listening to Nirvana I believe it was, the sun started to set. The colours were beautiful orange and yellow and it was a warm feeling. To this day, I have never felt so good. It honestly was the best moment of my life. And it was so awesome because I was with someone who excepted me for all I was. Didn't matter that we differed in certain ways, didn't matter that we argued sometimes or got on each others nerves..... we were best friends and we understood each other.

This evening I was taking the bus home from her house in the hood, and I was standing at Millgate pondering life and dreading the next few months... when suddenly, I felt an odd warmth on my cheek and I looked up... to see a beautiful orange and yellow sky.

The sun was setting. And I knew that everything would work out OK. This is my home. Alyssa is my best friend. And we totally rock this life. : )

Thanks Lyss.

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History Among The Trees

It's crazy how short of time I've been here, but how long it feels. I feel like I became a real person here in Edmonton and have become the person I am because of everything I see every day. Even the trees are apart of my life and I know that sounds crazy, but it's true. They've grown while I've grown.

I have so much history here, so many friends, so many people I know. Even the people I see every day, but don't know... I'm connected to them, and because of them, I am who I am.

I never want to leave here unless I'm ready... how can you just throw away everything you are made up of? I am made up of the birds and the buildings.

I am Edmonton.

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Well that is all for today. Just thought I'd write my feelings for once.

Make sure you study for the study group...

I had a lovely study group with my friends today at a quante diner called the Blue Plate Diner. Erika works there. She is also lovely.
Two of our study mates, I won't mention names, enjoyed a wee cocktail or two... and got really giggly. We then headed back to the library and got nothing done in the time I stayed for.
So basically.... it was a lovely brunch with my friends.

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The temperature is rising.

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Tonight I get to go sledding with camp friends!

This excited me because I haven't seen half of them since camp.... whoa. That's a really long time.

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I hope you all remember to save your pennies... they add up so quickly, and you never know when you might need some cents....

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I'm being kicked out of my room it seems.

This happened to me a few months ago, and I was stuck behind a couch...

Now.... they are piling things behind the couch...

Hint hint much?

Caught In The Middle

What happened to the days of Sesame Street?

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I have a piercing infection. And it's not even an exciting piercing to begin with.

But nonetheless, I love it a lot. I reminds me of Lilo! :D And our adventures in Cranbrook.

R.I.P. Brook.

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[Stuck in the middle with you]

I have a crush that won't go awaaaaaaay! :) Yay for little girl crushes though.

They are far more exciting than the complicated ways of "mature" dating, wouldn't you agree? Things get complicated, feelings are touchy, and that annoying thing called..... commitment. Yea.

Seems to me that a lot of people think you need to commit as soon as you begin "courting". No. I don't believe so. Beginning a relationship is much different than having a friendship, and you need to give it time to develop. It might work out, or it might not!!

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I was having coffee the other day with Alyssa.... we saw a tank.

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I forgot to get my slurpeeeeee!!

: (

Next week.

Me Against The World

Michael Harbin... I miss you.

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I was insulted today by someone very close to me.

I was told that I will fail at life, that I know absolutely nothing, and that I should get out of their life asap.

These aren't exact words.... but that's how it came across.

And unfortunately.... I can't help but wonder exactly where my life is going, and if I will indeed.... fail.

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The Blazing Violets killed last night! For real, they are the sweetest band of all time!

And the lady-wear was oh so attractive : )

Ugh... so good.

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No cheese in the house.

What to do? What to do.

Oh dear.

Black Licorice Medley For You

I have a friend called Fred.
He has exquisite taste in music.

[Idols of Exile]

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I wish the summer would be here.... now! : )
The sun could at least shine so I could look up in the sky and pretend.
Picture taking seems more like a chore then an activity when the sun doesn't shine.
I really would like the sun to shine.

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This evening I am attending a Blazing Violets show. If you haven't yet heard or heard of this awesome local band, I suggest you all get your acts together and visit their myspace.
www.myspace.com/blazingviolets
And come along tonight!!

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Anticipated..... a nice Sunday Slurpee.
I think I will treat myself to one after church this weekend. : )
Sun or not.
The Slurpee will be mine. And muchly enjoyed.

A Foot of Decency

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Bauhaus Characteristics In Graphic Design

- geometric, functional & modern

- order, asymmetry

- rectangular grid structure

- circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, bars & rules to unify or separate elements vs. being used for decoration

- horizontal & verticals were dominant

- extreme contrast in type size & weight to achieve various degrees of emphasis

- type & pictures sized to the same column width

- typography without capitals - Sans Serif

- introduction of flush left - rag right typography

- copy rotated 90 degrees

- only structurally essential components used

- elementary forms & the use of black plus one bright hue

- colour tints emphasis key words

- open composition on an implied grid system of sizes for type, rules, and pictorial images brought unity to the design

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People on the bus are psychotic. For example, this old woman who had a cain and wanted to get off the bus first. She yelled at everyone to wait. I know she had a cain, but doesn't that seem a tad bit rude?

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I drew a teapot today.
It resembled a pig smoking a pipe....

I think I should keep practicing.

A Poem on The Underground Wall

[ma baby loves me, I'm so happy. Happy makes me a modern girl...]