50 Things to Remember from 2008....

2008 has been filled with many, many memories. Things that I would like to remember and treasure throughout my life....I just wanted to share 50 things...

1. Finally knowing what I'm allergic too. It's funny cause all my life I never had allergies and all of a sudden this year....I have like full blown allergies. I'm allergic to almost everything.

2. Being nick named Dot. I really like my nick name cause my sister Tanya named me.

3. Dying my hair 3 times in 24 hours. This memory was funny.

4. First time I ever worked two jobs. I actually have growen to like working two jobs.

5. First time I sewed a blanket by hand for my grandmother.

6. First time I saw my grandma's eye surgery on the tv screen and she wasn't sleeping.

7. Window shopping with my brother Mike.

8. Going shopping at Eaton Center with my sister Tanya.

9. I got Tuna this year. He's my betta fighting fish.

10. First time I went to get my cards read and the lady was dead on but, some things I don't think it's true.

11. All the little talks I had with my sister Tanya.

12. All the littlle talks I had with my brother Mike.

13. All the doppio espresso's I had and still having.

14. Going to the dentist for the first time in like 8 or 9 years.

15. All the needles I had at the dentist.

16. All the smoke breaks I spent with and still spend with my brother Mike and sister Tanya.

17. Tersit got married.

18. All the words that my friend Stephanie, Mike, and Tanya taught me.

20. All the things that my sister Tanya has taught me and still teaches me.

21. All the things the Universe provides for me. This is cool!

22. Getting a gum ball machine.

23. Getting a Pooh blanket.

24. The cake I'll take to my grandma's home tomorrow and we will make wishes and prayers for the new year.

25. Having a white Christmas tree for Christmas.

26. Watching Jon and Kate plus 8.

27. Watching Marley. I cried at the theater cause Marley died.

28. Taking a week vacation from Starbucks in three years.

29. Getting really really sick this year. I was sick for the whole months of November. One week I had the flu, then the stomach flu and then I got bronchitis and sinus infection, then a cold. Also, after I got really really sick for two days.

30. Baby tooth broke.

31. Still loving candy.

32. Stopped drinking soda.

33. Loving living alone. It's the best!

34. Started a book of Possibilites.

35. Got present from aunt and uncle.

36. Transfered work places.

37. Got a dozen roses on Valentine's eve.

38. Went to Spaghetti Factory.

39. Went strawberry picking.

40. Almost burned my apartment down my accident. I turned on the burner to boil water for coffee while I went to go put the laundry in. I turned the wrong burner on and so something got burned. I had to call the fire alarm.

41. Realized I can't lie to my sister Tanya.

42. Opened Christmas Gifts early this year. I was surprised as to how much I got.

43. Learned and still learning a lot about computers.

44. Got promoted from my second after 3 days of hire.

45. All the people that made me laugh.

46. All the Mike's I've met this year.

47. Meeting another Rachel.

48. Wanted to get a pet lobster but ....not this year.

49. All the great books I've read this year.

50. All the people who have helped me and still helps me.

Cleaning Out the Old....Remembering the Day.

I have been spending the last few days cleaning my place. Throwing things out.....I have a lot of JUNK! But, I don't think I'll be done tonight. I'll have to continue to clean and throw things out tomorrow after work. Hopefully I'll finish before the first new week of the new year.

On my way to down town today I went to visit my former manager/friend at her work wtih out knowing if she would be there or not....luckily she was there and I got to see her for a bit. It was nice! She said she has a gift for me and it's House Season 4. The funny thing is, I've been wanting to get House Season 4 for a while but wasn't able too....that's actually why I was heading down town was to get it....it's funny how life works. It made me think again about how blessed I am. This year has been kind of strange and the Universe is still surprising me and providing me with everything I need and everything I want.

So, I spent the day looking for gifts for my former manager/ friend and for her husband and I was able to find great things. I hope they like it. Also, I spent some time with my brother and sister. It was fun as always! I think I know what I would like to do in the new year besides working....I want ot save my money so that hopefully by Christmas I can get a few BIG things that I want such as a bigger tv and computer parts so that I can start building my own computer. I can't wait to build it......it's going to have SOOOO much power. Well, I guess this is all I'll write for tonight. I'm still trying to clean and stuff. See ya!

50 Things About ME!

1. Orange is my favorite color.

2. I love Winnie the Pooh.

3. I like to read.

4. I like to eat Candy.

5. I like to help people.

6. I hate people that come over and have stinky feet, or stinky feet in general.

7. I never watched Simpsons.

8. I like to spend my money but learning to save.

9. I hate people that walk straight into my face.

10. I hate neighbours that talk really loud, really late at night.

11. I watch movies over and over and over again.

12. House is my favortie tv show.

13. I hate it that I'm still waiting to get House Season 4.

14. I hate waiting for people who doesn't come at the time they say they would come.

15. Learning about Life is a journey.

16. I like to believe that "Possibilities" will come true in the future.

17. I hate people that talk really loud on the phone.

18. I like to take photos.

19. I hate rain cause I usually get really, really wet.

20. It takes me almost an hour to get ready every day.

21. I work two jobs and nothing really to show for it but, that's ok cause it keeps me busy and out of trouble.

22. I don't understand those people who drink all the time.

23. I like doing puzzles.

24. I like to sleep when I get a chance.

25. I like to drink coffee but, not just any coffee usually just a doppio espresso.

26. I like how the week goes by really fast.

27. I don't understand why I know sooo many "Mike's"....I'm guessing the world is yelling at me to get a boyfriend named "Mike".

28. I find it amusing that some of my friends find me amusing. Am I really funny??

29. I hate it that "EVERYTHING is so EXPENSIVE".

30. I hate it that every time I got to the dentist it hurts.

31. I don't understand people that lack "Public Transportation" manners.

32. I often wonder why outside food tastes so much better than food I cook at home. What do they put in it?

33. I love Christmas.

34. I like to eat fruits. Well, the fruits that I'm not allergic too.

35. I wonder why I have so many allergies.

36. I like to live life as it happens.

37. I learn interesting phrases from my friends.

38. I hate people that push on the subway.

39. I like to cook for peole.

40. I love to live on my own.

41. I like to write.

42. I like getting paid every friday. One of the reasons why I like working two jobs.

43. I'm thankful that I have a great brother and sister.

44. I don't really like to clean but, I do any ways.

45. I hate people that lie.

46. I love cake.

47. I would like to have a dog one day or a pet lobster or both.

48. I'm almost done.

49. I can't believe how fast year 2008 went by.

50. I hate people don't listen properly.

New Year Is Around the Corner...

Hmm...it's almost the end of 2008. I can't believe how fast this year went by. Sooo many things have happened this year and there were also sooo many lessons learned as well as lessons still to be learned. Sooo many treasured moments as well as stressful moment. Sooo many wishes come true as well as sooo many disappointing moments. Sooo many blessings as well as sooo many hardships. Sooo many opportunities and sooo many doors opened as well as sooo many doors closed.

I think I've learned so many things this year as I built new relationships and also, given up some old relationships. I'm still learning about life but, I feel as though I have a more positive and a strong grip on what kind of person I would like to become and who I have become at the end of year 2008. I thank all my friends and those I have spent time with this year who have taught me so many things I will never forget and I will treasure those moments in my heart every day. In the new year I will try my best to write more as well as take in all the new experiences, new relationships, and new memories. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

LIFE Has Been...

Life has been a little busy these past few or more months I haven't even been able to post any new blogs. But I plan to change in the New Year and hopefully I will be able to write more often (knock on wood).

The year is almost over I and I feel as though so many things have changed with me, the way I live my life, and even the people I choose to hang out with. It's strange how things change as one gets older, or change just with life itself. This year with me however, I find that I've learned a lot from people who I see every day like from my friends who are like my sister and brother and in many ways. I'm truly thankful for them.

Hmm....I have been working two jobs since the summer and in the beginning it was hard but, now I feel as though I go to work and days that I'm off....I do many, many things that I cannot do during the days I work. I think I'm getting used to it now. I'm learning to time manage but I never have time to see my friends. I guess that's just part of Life or just the way Life is supposed to work. I realized that I like to read. Strange.....I never used to like to read. It's interesting how this year is finishing in simple terms with everything around me. I've learned many things that my parents never taught me, I've learned how to better myself as a person and treat others the way I would want to be treated. I know we all know this but, do we really??

Well, I think this is all I'm going to write for now. It's getting late and I need to sleep now so that I can spend another 8 or 9 hours at work tomorrow. Then I need to come home and eat dinner and get ready for Monday which, is my Friday. See ya. Good night and Sweet Dreams.

From This Moment On....

Hmm....So much has happened since the last time I blogged. I don't know where to start but, I know that my heart is where this sun light is. I know that right now....I know what I want, what I need to do, and what my plan is from now until next year. I know that it will be lots of work on my part but, in the end it will all be worth it.

This week has been filled with so many ups and downs....but, in the end...the sun always shines and life goes on.

Many lessons were learned too during this week. One was...."Do unto others as you would like done unto you"...My sister and brother has instilled this important value in me. Not that I was not nice to others but, because other people seem to take advantage of me as well as....people are not really all that nice but, ....they will get what they deserve later on....it's just the way karma works. Also, I learned the difference of a honest people and scams. Today I got scamed by a lady and I learned not to take it negatively but positively but, I'm still trying to figure out how I could get something positive out of it. Ha ha ha. Also, even if it is family....if they treat me with out respect and take advantage of me then....they shouldn't be in my life. I learned that it's important that others treat each other with respect and proper manners.

So, this week has been filled with many, many lessons but, the sun always shines....I'[m loving life and I'm going to make the best out of my life NOW.

Being a Good Friend...

Being a good friend requires a lot of respect. Respect from the good friend as well as respecting that person in return. Also means, listening, and being able to trust a friend. A good friend means to me a person who understands when space is needed and supports and doesn't back stab. Also, any other things there is to add that makes up a good friend.

This week I ended a friendship because I felt as if this person didn't understand what a "FRIEND" meant. Also, didn't really have any respect for me. I think after a certain age in life you learn to grow up and when a friend tells you something or requests something....anything....I think a good friend should support whatever it is that they want, need...and so on. But this person didn't listen, respect, or support.

I got so pissed because I never had a vacation from work for 2 1/2 years and I finally was given 5 days off from work. I wanted to just get away from everything and every one.....this person didn't understand that. The biggest reason I got so pissed was because I'm never going to get those three days back....Every day that goes by...you can never get it back....

So, sometimes...Even if it's the most stupidest thing....every one should learn to be a Good Friend who respects each other. Also, never take a friend for granite.

This WEEK!

I attended a funeral this evening....My heart seems to be heavy and sad. This person to me was like my second grandfather. Once a week or so we would gather at his house and play cards and have dinner with him and his wife....We would share snacks and watch tv together. Now, it's all over. It feels so unreal and yet...I'm not sure how I'm doing things at the moment.

This whole week has been a week to remember. On Sunday morning I had to call the fire department cause I almost burned down my apartment cause...( I rather not say) But I did learn something really important. I'M NOT ALL THAT OF A MORNING PERSON! Then that late afternoon my mom and I got a phone call from my second grandfather cause he needed to go to the hospital. We called an ambulance and I got to ride in it with him. Well, he passed away yesterday afternoon. I also went to go see the doctor and my health is not so great so, I'm slowly changing my diet and I will be seeing a specialist in a week.
This week needs to end!

I feel like there's so much to do but....NO TIME!

This is all I'm going to write for tonight....Good night all!

CHANGE IS GOOD!

I recently had to make a really hard decision. The decision was to or not to change locations for my work. At first I was really scared and so I had told my manager that I would not change and my manager really wanted me to transfer so that I could move up in the company and so on....When I first started at my former location...I really felt comfortable and I didn't want to leave my comfort zone. I was afraid.

I jumped off the boat and I decided to transfer with a positive mind. Sure enough, it's BETTER than I thought it would be even though I miss some people at my former place. It's funny how doors open before us and we are always afraid to know what's on the other side and we hardly ever go through them...

A person in my past had told me that "CHANGE IS GOOD." I have to give this person credit cause it's true! There's always something good on the other side and I don't need to be afraid of moving on.

This post is dedicated to my friend who I met when I lived in Chicago. I recently had the chance to reconnect with her and wanted to dedicated this photo to her.

Everything is Starting to Fit Together...

I've been thinking very long for the past few weeks about my future, life and everything else....So many things seem to be happening all at once and I find that I'm having difficulty dealing with everything. So much I want to do and there just is sooooooo much TO DO....THERE'S NO TIME!


I've been thinking about changing locations for work and It's slowly happening and I'm excited and yet scared. I guess that's normal....


I had a friend who taught me many things and these days everything that this person taught me is starting to kind of fit in. I'm getting it! Slowly everything is making sense but......I'm still working on if I actually trust everything...just cause of reasons I'd rather not say now..... "Change is good" she used to tell me and at first I was really scared. I'm still a little scared but, when a door opens, I need to go through it. I realized this. It's "LIFE" telling me to move forward. I consider myself kind of lucky to have met this person and I sometimes wish I could still talk with this person but.....I'm getting stronger on my own and I have no regrets.

Making Decisions...

Today I have been thinking many thoughts about LIFE and what I'm supposed to do. I realize I come to this state when I have BIG and IMPORTANT decisions to make and lately I have been thinking a lot about my job, time, and LIFE.


I really like my job and my location but I'm been offered a better position if I move locations. I'm hesitating because I have been at this particular location for 2 and a half years. I realize it's time for a change but....my biggest worry is failure. The "WHAT IF'S...." and If I'm really ready for a challenge in my life now.


Hmm....

TIME....

Time seems to be just flying by and so I've decided to take control of my time starting...well, yesterday but that didn't really turn out well unless....It was just supposed to be that way. It's time to take control of what I do in the little time I have. I've been working a lot these days and I just recently moved my furniture around my house and so I decided to finally take this morning to clean it...well, organize it and then head out to the gym before work. I guess I shouldn't be writing on my blog if that's my plan....

I've decided it's time to wake up early, instead of sleeping in until 11 or 12.....my work schedule is different every day and usually I don't have to go into work until 2 or 3pm so, I've been sleeping in but, I realize that I'm not getting the things I need to get done and I start to feel very frustrated.

Also, I've decided to use my time wisely. Getting things done around the house, and not only starting my projects but, finishing them. Cause I really want to spend some time in my day actually working on them.

As well, spending time cooking healthy food for myself, instead of always going out to eat. I really enjoy cooking and I haven't been lately which is not good.

Another thing is, I joined a gym in January and it's just around the corner from me but I haven't had time to go especially this month. I'm going to wake up early and go to the gym where I can spend some time walking out stress. Ha Ha Ha! I laugh now cause I've been saying this to myself but haven't been able to go. I'm gonna go today though after I clean my house a bit.

So, see ya!

I have things to do today. :)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

My night the eve of today, Valentine's day....was GREAT! I went on a blind date with a guy that my cousin set me up with. I was kind of curious at first so I agreed to go and then it came to me...what if this, and what if that.....But I went through with it and it turned to be GREAT!


He took be out for dinner as well as a movie and I got roses too!


Hope every one has had a wonderful Valentine.

I'm Over the Bad Haircut!

Today has been another lazy, tiresome week. I have been feeling like this all week. Just very tired and not wanting to do anything so, therefore I took an extra day off at work just to chillax. Also, after the bad haircut incident......I'm just not really wanting to go out much in public until tomorrow when I have to go to work. Maybe I'm not the only one that has these kinda of weeks....

Well, next week starting this Monday, things will be a little different. I'm going to go to the gym and workout and keep my house clean. Actually, I'm gonna clean it before work tomorrow any ways....also, I need to do my laundry before work tomorrow because well, it's too late to do it tonight and my mom might be coming over for dinner. Plus, I need to cook dinner and bake cookies. Yes, yes, cookies.....only because I want to eat them. See, yesterday I made cookies but, I gave them all away and only ate one of them soooooooo.....today being another lazy day, I feel like, not so much baking them but eating them. Ha ha ha.

Ok, so....now you all know how my week went and stuff, I'm gonna go now.

Well, Today I decided to cut my hair and it doesn't look too bad although in this picture you can't really see the whole thing. Boy am I glad you can't see the whole thing hahaha.

See, I only go to the salon once or twice a year only because I always end up crying after. Well, I went to get a hair cut and YES, I did cry.

I don't know why but every time I go to the salon to cut my hair, I always end up crying. Oh well, Hair always grows back.

DINNER FOR THE FAMILY...

I've decided to cook dinner for my family. They are coming over soon and ....it's funny cause when I moved out I didn't want them come over and now....it's like, they are who they are sooo....

I am roasting a whole chicken, bbq ribs, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw (store made one) and then, side dishes like, cranberry sauce, dill pickles, beets....like a thanksgiving dinner....
Well, hope they all like the dinner. Starting from tomorrow I shall start exercising and eating a little less. Also, earlier I baked home made peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies. This time it turned out really well. They are really yummy. It's also the third time this week that I've baked cookies. Maybe the next time it will taste even better.

This is all for now....See ya

Friday, January 11, 2008.

In the middle of the night I woke up from having a scary dream....this whole week I've been having strange and crazy dreams and I'm beginning to think it's either cause of the amount of caffeine I consume in one day or because of my sugar intake... Either way...I want them to stop.

I was busy doing thing at home this morning after a restless night and few hours before work I went to a fitness club and I decided to join....I'm actually really looking forward to going to the gym to relieve some stress. I'll probably be going tomorrow...Going to the gym mean....managing my money better cause I just added on another expense...but I'm not too worried cause I don't need to pay until April.

So, work was crap!

Now I'm at home just relaxing and looking forward to tomorrow to go to the gym
Well, see ya

Sunday January 6, 2008...

Well, the first week in the new year is over. I'm actually feeing quite happy. Last night I went to a movie with a friend and I got home really late and then, this morning I had to wake up early to go to work.


I was thinking a lot about work and everything and it seems like, we or I go to work every day to make money so that I can spend it. Not just spend it on any thing but, things like rent, food, and well, entertainment like, going out with friends and family.


One of my goals for this year is to save some money....or if i can't save at least to use is a little more wisely. Well, I've also decided to chillax a little more this year and not work so much but, knowing me, I'll probably end up working lots as well.


Today I went to Mc Donalds with a friend after work and there was a homeless person asking for money right in front of the door of Mc Donalds. I felt really bad that he was sitting right there at the door and I didn't give him any money. There are so much homeless people and some times I wonder what we all do with our money .... I know I can't help every one but, ...I feel really sad inside.

I'm not sure if I mentioned this but, during Christmas, since I live on my own now, I wanted to make some new traditions for myself that I would do every year during Christmas and one of the projects was that I would save $10 and give it to a homeless person on Christmas day so that they would also have a gift to open. So, this year I wrapped a chocolate up and in the Christmas card I gave him $10. Also, my friend sent me a check to give it to a homeless person as well. So, on Christmas Day I went out and the first homeless person I saw I gave him the gift and wished him a Merry Christmas. At least one day a year I can help some one and make them, hopefully feel happy. Well, this is one tradition I want to keep doing every year and possibly get more of my friends involved.

Well, I'll write again tomorrow. Happy first week!

First Day OFF!

It's my first day off today and I'm not sick! I have been sick for like two months and finally I was able to shake away cold/flu. Today I ran many different errands but, starting in the afternoon, it was really really fun! I haven't had so much fun in a long long time cause of work.


I spent the evening out with a friend then, another friend joined and we went out for dinner, then we walked to the grocery store together and the three of us went grocery shopping and then we went to the pharmacy, after that the three of us walked to Tim's for coffee and then walked to the bus stop. The two of them went home on the bus and I walked home.


I came home and I took a warm shower and as I was in the shower I was thinking about my day and all the things I was able to experience. I realized that friends it's important to find friends that are really true and that being a friend also takes a lot of energy and it is some times filled with sacrifices and at the end, it's all worth it. Also, I realized that the Universe gave me this gift this week to recover from being sick and using the rest of the week to just chillax and regain strength and have fun.


Seems like I am being with gifts from the Universe and I'm very thankful.

YEAR 2008!

So, we're almost through the first week of the new year....Hmm....Many things have happened last year both good and bad. This year just seems to have started off bad cause I was sick but, when I think of all the good things Christmas brought and even few things this year....I can't help think of how thankful I am and how good the Universe really is.


My computer broke down a month before Christmas and last night my Super fixed it for me. Not only that but, I realized what I want to accomplish this year. It's not a difficult thing at all but, I've decided I want to build my own computer. I think it will be a fun project at least for the first half of the year. Once that is completed I will do something else.


I've decided to use this new year as a learning year. To spend some time each day learning about myself and how I fit in this Universe, to learn about building my own computer and actually building it, also....just broadening my whole awareness and ....seeing people as they just are and just accepting them for who they are....

These are some of the things I would like to work on.