End of Summer

Less than a week until school starts again. My summer is coming to an end. Only Phil's birthday and our annual visit to the Ex remain of my summer vacation and then it's back to school and back to the real world.

It's been an amazing summer, though it didn't exactly go as planned. Amongst other things, I never planned on getting a boyfriend this summer, but well... Best laid plans and all that. Oh, well, it's not something I'd change.

I've spent the last day or so packing stuff up and getting back in a frame of mind for school. I still have stuff to buy and lots to organize. That's what I get for putting it off until now, I guess.

I got my schedule yesterday and it sucks. 8:00 a.m classes on Monday, Thursday and Friday. On Monday I have classes pretty much from 8:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m with breaks between 9 and 10 a.m and 1 and 2 p.m. On Thursday I have class from 8:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m with a breka between noon and 1. Friday I have class from 8:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m with a break between 10 a.m and noon.

Luckily for me, Tuesdays and Wedsndays are light days, one class each, both beginning at 11 a.m. I just wish a light day would fall at either end of the week, you know so I could actually do stuff on my light days.

Oh, well, nothing I can do about it. It's only for a few months, right? Right now, it just seems overwhelming, but that's probably because the whole school thing still feels that way. Why does summer have to end?

Tales of a Civ Addict

Stayed at my Aunt Carla's last night, which was nice, it gave me a chance to get in a little bit of a visit, plus I got to play Civilization III. For those who don't know, the Civilization games are the only computer games I've ever been truly addicted to (though I am quite fond of Zoombinis) and it was my Aunt Carla who introduced me to the orginal Civilization several years ago and then later, she got me hooked on Civilaztion II.

Yes, I'm totally a closet-case nerd. There are many dorky things I'm quite fond of. I just don't usually admit it. Of course, my choice in friends should make it at least a little bit evident that I'm kinda geeky.

Let's see, other than that, today was the first day of the Kelley Armstrong board (of which I am a member of the online writer's group) Toronto meet. Today, there were only a few people, as the main event as on Saterday, but it was still nice to meet people face to face. Though, I actually skipped the excursion to Niagara, because I just wasn't feeling up to it.

Promises to be a busy weekend I'm sure, but that's always good...

Not A Lot Happening

I'm in Toronto until the 29th (the morning) and right now I'm just relaxing and hanging out. Not being overly productive, but that's fine too. As of Wednsday/Thursday, I'll actually have stuff to do so I'll be productive then.

School starts in a few weeks. I'm very apprehensive about the idea. The closer it gets, the more freaked out I get. I assume it's natural, because for all attempts and purposes I've been out of school for three years.

Other than worried over being a student again, my life is working amazingly well. All the pieces seem to be fitting into place and the result is a happy, functional Michele. Yeah, I know the very thought is scary, but...

Right now, life is good. Yay!

Been Busy

I haven't updated in a while, mainly because I haven't had time. That's always the case, when I have stuff worth writing about, I can't find the time to actually write about it.

Let's see, been in Toronto a lot lately. Which is nice. Went to Beerfest last with Mark, Tara and Lucas which was interesting. Raspberry beer is yummy.

Went to the Mod Club with Phil, Meg and Mark last night which was also fun. Been a while since I went out to a club and while it's not something I want to do all the time, I enjoyed it. Of course, the company was great too...

Today's Chris' going away party, so there's still more stuff to do this weekend. I'm glad for his sake he's leaving, but I am going to miss him.

So, as I said, lots going on. Also, school starts in like 2 weeks, which is odd... I'm kinda apprehensive about the idea of being a student again, for all that I think I'm ready to go back. It's just gonna be diffrent, ya know?

Pictures From Up North

So, I put up a few of my pictures from my trip North up at my photo blog. I put them up in reverse order, so as you scroll down the page, you get them in chronological order (which only matters for the last two). I only put a few up, but I thought some of you might like to see them, I think they're good pictures...

Summer

So, the August long weeked is over and that means summer's more than half done. Damn it, this summer seems to have just flown by. Wasn't it May 2-4 yesterday? I swear I blinked and I missed most of the summer...

That said, it's been an awesome summer. Not exactly the summer I planned, but great all the same... Lots of time with friends. Lots of parties. Lots of fun. Michelle's summer of freedom before going to school has been well spent so far.

So only a few weeks left and so much to pack into them... Come on, time slow down just a little bit please (well speed up until Friday and then slow down)...

Bizarre Conversation

So Mom and I had a bizarre conversation tonight. It just proved once again, that she and I are on totally different pages when it comes to most things. I have come to the conclusion that I will probably never understand her or her motives, but I guess I can live with that.

Besides, while I don't think I'll ever understand her, I think I have some clue as to how her brain works and how I can use it my own advantage... Or least use it to be able to deal with her better, because sometimes that's a challenge.

Still, that didn't make the conversation any less bizarre. After all who would have thought that Tara being a lesbian could end up making my life easier? It's very odd.

Stuff

So tired. Slept a lot of the day and still tired. I've been feeling rundown lately, not good.

Got back from Toronto. Went with Ben, since he was going. He, Phil and Mark played Warhammer. Meg and I shopped. Then, Ben, Phil, Mark and I played Settlers of Catan, which was fun.

Other than that, not a lot going on. I had to skip Tyler's b-day party because I wasn't feeling well. Sorry. Tomorrow, Jim and Anne are having a BBQ, so that'll be fun.

Going back to bed now.

Birthday Aftermath

So my birthday party went really well. The Evening of Murder was fun (not quite what I had expected, but definitly fun) and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. There was a lot of drinking (of course) and just general hanging out. Always good.

The clean up on Sunday sucked, but that was to be expected. Besides, at least I had the foresight to use the empty half of the house, so it wasn't as bad as it could be. Also, I only do this a few times a year, so what the Hell, right?

Mom and I did the present thing yesterday. She spoiled me. Actaully, I did pretty good on that front--I'm a very lucky girl and not just materially. I am always amazed by how lucky I am to have the wonderful friends and family that I do. I love you all and not just when you buy me things. I am in awe of the love and support that you guys give me whenever I need it.

So July is over. Only one month left of summer. Wow, that kinda sucks. It seems to have all gone by so fast. One month and I'll be a student again. Wow. Am I ready? I certainly hope so...