Sippin' wine, killin' time, trying to solve life's mysteries.

For the first time ever (I think), all of the supervisors were working today, it was so much fun! My day started with my boss calling me into the office to give me my christmas present. She bought me a box of Turtles chocolate and a Cadeau Surprise scratch ticket... I love her so much, she is seriously the Maxi Mom.

I spent my whole day laughing with the Maxi crew, and just enjoying each other's company. The store wasn't too busy, and we definitely took advantage to fool around.

During my second break, I was walking around the store to pick up some last minute things, and the director of the store stopped me in the aisle. He told me that he had been looking for me to wish me a Merry Christmas. He kissed me on both cheeks and told me what a great employee I am and how I deserve to get all the gifts that I could ever want. One of the comments that he made though are still a mystery: "Tu vas voir Agnes, un jour tu vas l'avoir." I'm still trying to think of what I will be getting in the future, but whatever it is, I hope it makes me happy. I'll take whatever life gives me...

Monique was a riot! She made me laugh so much today, it was unbelievable! Her and Danielle were joking around yesterday, saying that they were going to bring alcohol to work in water bottles and make Christmas eve a little more fun. Obviously, their conscience kicked in and didn't do it, but they did get permission from the director of the store to get two bottles of wine for us to open once the store closed, and that we did!
At 5:30pm, we all gathered around in front of the cashes with our red wine, toasted to the new year and wished everyone the best of holidays. It was a great bonding moment.

People constantly ask me why I am still working at Maxi after 3 years... and all I have to say to those people is: I want to. The people that I work with have become a part of me. I have grown so much because of them, and I thank them continuously for the endless memories that we have shared together. It's going to be so hard to say bye to Marie next week. She's leaving for Angrignon to become assistante-gerante de service. I'm going to miss her so much!

Merci la gang... ma gang de fous! Hahahaha!

Anyway, I'm off to spend some time with the family and bake some Christmas cookies. Merry Christmas to anyone who reads this. May the holidays bring you everything that you could have ever wanted!

Chapters = Love

I don't know what is about this place, but it just makes me feel better. I was having a rough morning, so I decided to take a drive to Chapters; not the one on St-Jean but the one on St Catherine's street downtown. I was lucky, there was no traffic and when I pulled up in front of it, a guy was pulling out of his parking spot so I really got a V.I.P space.

I walked in, surrounded by the smell of books and coffee. I love it so much.
I headed upstairs, browsed around for a bit, bought myself a mocha frappachino and started to read. It was so relaxing. I sat by the window, taking in the words from my book. It's crazy how people get during the holidays, there were so many people rushing around. What ever happened to just enjoying Christmas? I spent 45 minutes just sitting and thinking. I thought about my friends, my family, the holidays, the wise things Monique told me during dinner but most importantly about myself... I really need to start taking care of me. Sometimes, I'm not nearly as happy as I should be. I have to start figuring things out... Hmm?

"Without hope, life is not worth living."

I had an amazing day yesterday! After my linear algebra exam (which I hope comes back with good results), I headed to Fairview with James where we browsed around for like the fiftieth time in the stores for Christmas presents. We then met up with the Turcotte sisters, had lunch and they, like machines, got all of their shopping done in a blink of an eye. We then met up with Miss Pharand (hehehe!), walked around a bit more, got some coffee and then made our way downtown. We picked up Alex on the way, and circled the downtown streets before we found the sketchiest indoor parking lot that I have ever seen in my life! We did some more shopping at the Eaton centre and walked around a bit before having supper. Tired from the day's events, we decided to just sit around a bit more in the food court and that's where the laughter began... Oh my God, the things that were said at that table... PRICELESS! I love how lately, I always find myself laughing. It is such a great feeling!

At 8:30pm, we trekked back to James' car and headed to the AMC to see "Milk." AMAZING MOVIE! If you have the chance, you should definitely go and see it! The passion that this man had for the gay community is so inspiring and Sean Penn played the role perfectly! I'm sure it's going to be getting tons of awards at this year's Oscars.

Christmas is just around the corner, and I still have little things to pick up here and there... I should probably get to that! My Visa bill is crying from all the spending that I'm doing, but I wouldn't want it any other way. I love buying presents for my family and friends!

All I Want For Christmas Is You!

On Saturday, after a long but productive day of Christmas shopping with Melissa and James, Jenia had us all over at her house for a Christmas party. I always manage to have a great time when I'm with the gang, but this get together was amazing! It was a perfect way to end off the school year for us graduates, and start off the holidays. The night started when we all arrived at Jenia's house for around 6:30pm where we snacked a bit, danced around Jenia's house and sang to Christmas songs and made a delicious supper of chicken, salad and poutine. After dinner we took out the board games and played Clue, Labyrinth and Things. We played Things for over 2 hours and man were we hysterical with some of the answers that we came up with.

After that, we all rushed into the kitchen, took some pictures and made the most delicious hot chocolate that I have ever had. We all sat around the table talking, sipping our chocolate and decorating the Christmas cookies that we bought. We all felt sick after that from all the food that we ate... Gotta love the holidays!

We wrapped up the night with sitting around in Jenia's family room as we watched the beginning of Beauty & The Beast (random, I know.) The night was perfect though. I always have such a great time with the 5some, my life wouldn't be the same without them. <3

Future Academy Award Nomination?

I don't think I've been this anxious for a movie in a long time!
I love Will Smith! One more week to go before it comes out in theatre!
{P.S. Mel, we still have to go and see Twilight! hehehe}

Who knew? She has feelings!

I don't think I'm losing my mind or maybe I am really accurate with this accusation, and deep down, I really am.
One thing's for sure though, I know who I am more than you ever will.
I know what I'm capable of and I definitely know the truth.
One day you'll realize that the words that expel from your mouth, actually hurt people.
It's crazy how tears make me feel better sometime, and how hugging a pillow can cure me.
I'm okay. Now, I'm feeling good.

No, I haven't forgotten about you...

Okay so it feels like ages since I last took the time to write here. Like most of us,I guess I have been too caught up in homework.

So life is pretty decent right now, other than the new level of stress that I have been feeling lately. It's gotten to the point where time is ticking away, and I know that I still have so much homework to do for my classes. Two weeks left, that's all that I have to keep telling myself...and then, FREEDOM! I won't have to come back to this school ever again (not that I didn't enjoy myself while I was here) but it will definitely be nice to have a change. I will be free for nine months. This has never happened to me before.

Hopefully during my time off, I wil get to see my friends lots, work and fill up my ING with tons of money and maybe go on vacation. We are trying to get a vacation to Cuba (Cayo Coco) going, so that will be the ultimate relaxation that I have had in the longest time. It would definitely be the best way to celebrate our graduation.

With Christmas around the corner, I am anxious to start hitting the malls and buying presents. I tell myself every year that I won't go overboard with my spending but sometimes I just can't help it. If I see a gift that I think fits the person perfectly, then I can't resist. I have to get it for them! I will try and make some smarter choices this year and spend most of my money on my family instead of my friends, although my friends can expect gifts anyway.

I love sitting in the caf this early in the morning. There is nothing better then hot coffee, good music and a quiet environment to do homework this early in the morning. Wow, two more weeks and I won't be able to do this again... weird.

I went to Chapters yesterday (my second home) and I finally bought Twilight. Janna has been into these books since they first came out, Mel and Jenia love them too and now there is a movie out. I want to see what the hype is all about... So far, I have read 30 pages, and it seems like it's going to be an interesting read. I guess I'll have to wait and find out.

I also have to get around to asking my parents if I could have a dinner party at my house. I really want to get together with everyone to celebrate our CEGEP graduation. I am so proud of all of us. We did it guys!

That's all for now. I'll try and keep up to date with this more often. <3

P.S, I cannot wait for the Anberlin concert in January, it's going to be AMAZING!