The end is near

For my summer semester that is. This has really been one of the most intense semesters I've had at school in forever. I also am putting a lot of pressure on myself to get the grades I want because I know I can. I have been so ahead of everything but still feel so behind. Just a few more projects and final then I am done.
The really unfortunate thing is that I have had so much group work and I like the girls I work with but they are not as motivated as me and don't care as much as I do. We had an assignment due last week and I was the only one who did any of it, there are THREE of us. It's so frustrating to try and get them to do the work. Instead they just skip class and leave everything until the last minute and it stresses me the eff out.

Anyway, rant over haha.

Then summer can actually start. Even though the weather in Newfoundland had been AWFUL. It has seriously been 12 and raining or fog for all of July. To the point now where we are so over it that we are joking around with the weathermen on the local stations and arresting them for bad weather. At least we can laugh about it?
Aurelien is coming is like two weeks and I'm sooooo excited. I can't wait to see him and show him around, but mostly just cuddle because I haven't had it since january. The struggle is real, am I right?

That's the little life update. I will just conclude this with some Toronto pictures and throw in that I am going to Ottawa in September to see One Direction, again. There is zero shame in my game.

Pre Shania Twain <3

Being a tourist, obvs.

We ate POUTINE spring rolls. they were AMAZING.

In the distillery district. Love is all you need!

Back from the Mainland

I'm always so sad to return home after a vacation, especially one that lasted less than 72 hours. I know my only purpose for going was to see the concert, but I was rather impressed by Toronto and I would love have had the chance the stay longer.

The concert was nothing short of amazing. I only wish the seats we had were closer, but even just being there was awesome. If you think I was surrounded by thousands of tweens screaming, hoping that the boys would see them, then you'd be right. If don't think I joined them, then, well, you'd be terribly wrong. Even though I had beer in hand and leopard heels on, I was heavily involved in the fandom going on. My throat was sore the entire next day from screaming and singing.

I always have a mindset that the 'big city' will be so much more unsafe than my hometown, when really, if you just use your streetsmarts you'll be fine. I didn't find myself stressed walking around downtown at night, but I didn't venture into any dark alleyways either. My ignorance about bigger cities needs to stop; there are good people all over the world, they aren't just confined to my area code.

The shopping of course was spectacular. We didn't even go sightseeing because we decided shopping was the top priority. I know the CN Tower gives an amazing view, but I needed those 5 new dresses and lipsticks. I know I'll be back to Toronto, hopefully for longer so I can make time for touristy things. I'd almost rather though ask one of my friends to show me around so I can see what a typical day is like for someone living there. That would be a more rewarding experience in my opinion.

Anywho, that's it for me. Just a short and sweet update about my trip.

- Janet

Toronto-ing

So the time has finally come for my friend and I to embark on our short but sure to be amazing trip to Toronto to see One Direction. I know I am not 13 years old and probably have no business being amongst them screaming my lungs out, but I will be.

The one thing I don't have is shame about what I like. If I enjoy some kind of music, I am going to listen to it. It really doesn't impact other people (as long as I'm not forcing What Makes You Beautiful into your ears). I spent a lot of time when I was a teenager trying to fit in with certain groups based purely on music and I hated it. It's so much easier to just listen to what you want and watch what you than appeasing other people. If you can't enough of Florence and the Machine, dance around your room to it; if Snoop Dogg (or lion now? I can't even) really just 'gets you' then by all means fill your ipod with it. Doesn't matter to me.

I will also be purchasing a few items no doubt when we hit up the Eaton Centre.

It'll be nice to get away for while, even if just for a few days. I wish I had the financial ability to travel anywhere I wanted at any time. I know a girl who just goes wherever she wants and it all seems so exciting. I guess a dose of wanderlust is healthy. I want to start planning my next adventure.

Have a good week folks!

Janet