Well talk about being called out!

Alright...I do love my older sister Deedle. She's a gem and she has absolutely no problem calling them like she see's them. How does she see them? Oh you know...grass is green, sky is blue, Emma is perfect and Shauna...where the f$#%k are you?

Good question Dee...I'm glad you asked.

Shauna is currently sitting in her apartment in Oak Bay. Her building is big and filled with older people. They're cute and a little bizarre, but I imagine if I lived through 80 years on this planet I would see things a bit squewy. Yes that's a word. I made it up.

I'm sorry I haven't been around. I could make excuses...work is stressful and busy (which it is), my social life is booming (well that's always been true) or that I'm hunkered down with one fine looking young man and I'm too tired to make it to the computer (now if that was true, well I would make sure I found the time to write). I have been neglectful...my heartfelt apologizes.

Seriously though...lets get to it shall we?

So after one month plus of living on my own I have decided I like it. I love my pink shower curtain, I love washing the dishes when I feel like it and I love sleeping in on weekends. I'm still getting used to the noises my building makes, to not having people around constantly and needing loonies on hand to do laundry. I most certainly miss my old roomies, but I've extended them an open invitation so they can drop by whenever they want (hint! hint!)

I'm sorry I don't have pictures for you. I'll take some tomorrow when there is light in my place. I don't have a digital camera so the crap one on my cell phone will have to do. Should give you the general idea. The place is pretty big, almost too big for one person sometime. Good thing I have friends that like to come over.

To be honest the most pressing thing in my life is work, its been really busy and hectic. And by hectic I mean stressing me out to the point of no sleep. I still love my job, the people and the pay but it felt like I was getting to a point of no return.

That was until today.

I had a day where everything went right, things got done, files got organized and I got back into my swing of things. I even had some people I deal with over the phone all the time in another department head over just to meet me, so that was great. But then as I was watching the minutes count down till the end of the day when I hear that someone else was at the office to see me. I spin around in my chair and there is Emma running towards me. I can tell you right now, no matter how great a day I was having before it was now over the top.

Dee- Your kid was a hit in my office. They thought she was too cute and a co-worker even gave Emma her little stuffed Bashful (he's a dwarf) doll. I was glad everyone got to put a face to the name since I talk about her none stop. Know she's welcome back anytime.

Beyond that not too much to tell. I really need to figure out a way to afford a digital camera in the next couple weeks. I know they're not that expensive but I need to get my laptop fixed (stupid motherboard) and I also need to get some contacts (thank God for a medical plan).

In due time right?

Well thanks all for your patience...all of you. Know I've read about your life adventures, whether they be pregnancies, music festivals, or road trips. So congrats Glenda...I can't wait to be an aunt again...or a semi-aunt. Anne Marie...come visit again...too far away. And Christine please tell Joel how lucky Canada is to have him on my behalf. We can always use more great people in this fine land of ours :)

Oh and Deedee...well I found out about this post from our Nana...so I'm mad at you. You'll just have to wait for it to pass.

....wait for it....

...almost...

Okay I'm over it now. You're lucky I'm so forgiving.

I know. I know

So...it's Shauna. She's alive. She's well. She's boring but she's still updating.

How is everyone doing? I've been reading and keeping up, still ticked at myself for not catching Glenda's purse blog in time and missing the sweet light blue purse. It made me sad.

Beyond all this I have been working lots. I love my job but its starting to seem weird. Shauna=grown up. NO!!!! But I love what I do everyday and the people that I do it with, so if that's grown up then I will take it.

For now I am spending a lot of time looking for a place to live. Yeah, Deedee finally wised up and kicked me out of the house. KIDDING! She would never do that. No I realized its time for me to live on my own. It's exciting and scary but I'm actually pretty sad about it. I like having my sister/best-friend walking distance from me, I love seeing Emma bean everyday...heck I'm even going to miss Chris/Dan and their need to watch "Engineering an Empire'". Still, it's time. Doesn't mean it doesn't suck. So I'm planning on moving May 1. I hope/pray I find the right place whether it be basement suite or apartment. So if you hear anything give me a holla!

Looking into buying a digital camera. I know right, this might mean I update more because I will actually have something to show you. Trust that my life is not that exciting...but I love that you guys want to know anyway.

Quote of the Day: "I'm in love with a STRIPER." - graffitee in the smoking area at work. I think the guys in love with a stripper...but this is only because I have no idea what a "striper" is. I was going to take a picture of it but those maintenance guys are quick and cleaned it off already.

Hey!

How are you all???!!! I'm sorry my blog was brokenish. I have no idea how it happened, but I just went back to a basic layout because the fancy ones give me nothing but trouble.

Anyway I will be spending some time on the computer this weekend so I hope to have some fun things in store for everyone.

But in the mean time...

I SAW BILLY TALENT LAST NIGHT!

It was awesome!

A Quarter of A Century Old.

Well it was that time of year again...that time of year where I get older. My actual birthday (and thank you to those who send out the birthday messages...you are sweet) was a blast. I just chilled with Dan, Chris, Dee, Glenda and Nathan for most of the night. I had a great time playing Cranium and laughing at everyone's antics.

And since my B-day is on such a momentous occasion as it is I thought it would be a good idea to try and move the celebration to a different day. I have learned that this is an excellent idea.

Pretty much everyone turned up...even Glenda and Dee let their freak flags fly. I had a blast, of what I can remember, and I owe it all to some of the faces you'll see below. Sorry I'm in so many pictures, but I didn't take these. There were some more that I wanted to share but they wouldn't upload to blogger for some reason.

Anyway I hope 2007 is treating you well!

Just some of the things that made my night complete.

A Blue Hawaiian, my cell phone and my tiara.

This is my girl Lynsey and I have to say I love this picture of us. Very candid/drunk/exactly what we are like when we are sober picture.

Me and Abbie, I have known her since I was 11 years old. You do the math. Scary.

Me and Deanna shaking up the dance floor. She works at the bar we went to, so set it up for my peeps to get in free and a VIP area to sit. Not to mention the Happy Birthday Tiara and martigra beads. She spoiled this girl.

My friend Chris is to the right and some friends of his to the left. What is with my hair?

My bud Aaron and his not girlfriend Deedee. I have no idea when this moment happened in the night, but I'm glad it was caught on camera. Good thing Natalie (his actual g-f) is so trusting ;)

Ian and Rob.

Ian who was nice enough to be my DD and get me home safe.

Rob was well...Rob.

This is a horrible picture of me but LOOK its Glenda and Dee. They came out and partied with me....and did it better then anyone else I might add.

Abbie, Me and Deanna. This was near the end of the night and I don't remember this picture being taken. But to be honest there isn't too much I remember.

OHHH! And for those who were wondering...I hit the hay at 4am...but drank 2 bottles of water first. Woke up 8 hours later a little drained but no worse for wear...and trust when I say I was drinking like a fish. Here's hoping this new drinking super power lasts.

Yes...finally its me!

So did you have a wonderful Christmas? I had hoped it would snow, even after all the crap we put up with a few weeks back I still want a white Christmas one year.

I got spoiled, which is insane. But I have to say the best part of Christmas was watching little Emma Yam open up her presents. She was so into it this year, even taking the time to help everyone else open up their wrapped gifts. Then she's look at what it was and then let out a long "Ohhhhhhh!" Yeah I love my neice.

Not too much else to report. Work has been going great. It's stressful and busy but I love my job. Love it. I have my own desk now, which makes me feel damn grown up. Got my hair cut and highlighted a few weeks back, you can see a picture of it up on Dee's blog. Yeah I look hot, and I'm not afraid to admit it.

Tomorrow...well it's New Years Eve and its also my birthday. The big 25. CRAZY! 25 was the age in highschool when I had planned to have everything accomplished. I used to say things like "I want to be married and have my first kid at 25." Oh 17-year-old Shauna, so young, so naive. And insane! Here's hoping that being 25 was just as good as being 24.

I plan on spending the night at home tomorrow with Deedee, Chris, Glenda, Nathan, Dan(?) and my bud Rob. It'll be nice to just hang and have a laid back birthday for a change. People thing being born on New Years is usually good times. How wrong they are, but I have a feeling this year will be great. Plus I'm going to the bar next weekend to celebrate with all my friends. If you want to come, well you should.

So here's to a safe and happy New Years! May 2007 truely rock!

My New Years Resolution: Update my blog more for you guys, and thanks for being so patient with me....I promise to be better!

Remember when I told you guys I had to make a Snow Globe for work? Well I did and my buddy Ian helped me. He's Mr. Fix-It and does stained glass as a hobby. And when I say Ian helped me I mean made it so it worked. His step-dad even cut out the base for it. I came out big time in the office...as it was declared the cutest snow globe. It was also labeled "The Man-Globe" once the ladies at work found out a boy helped me. Still I loves it. The figurine inside is a ceramic one I got year back and lots of silver glitter.

Look at all the sparkles!

This is the type of MP3 player I got for Christmas. As the rider of the "loser cruiser" aka BC Transit it's a wonderful way to pass the time. I have wanted one forever so when Santa brought me one I was blown away. 2GB And it's purple...moi's favourite colour. YES! So yeah, if you can think of any songs that are a must let me know, because it holds so much music I don't know what to do with myself.

The pictures of the babies I have up at my desk at work. That way if my day is going shitty I look over and see Emma, Ethan, Riley and Jacob. Best way to perk up the day.

<---That's actually something a co-worker did to my computer while I was away in Squamish a few weeks back. You know you are in with the work crew when they spend time defacing your office equipment.

HAVE A GOOD ONE!

Under the Wire

I'm making this update just under the wire. Sorry I haven't updated sooner but I have some pictures that I am compiling for my post. Should have some free time tomorrow hopefully.

I wish you all the Merriest Christmas! Talk to you soon!

PS. HA HA DEEDEE!!! I DID IT!

Hanging my head in Shame.

Well its been a long time. A very very long time. Sorry about that. I've been pretty busy, that and I'd forgotten all about my blog. Sure I checked everyone else's but never thought of my own. Plus I don't have a digital camera, so I can't have pictures on my blog, which I think are the best part.

As for me I am doing very well. I have a new job that I started last week, as a payroll clerk for VIHA. The job is great, the people are great and the pay is AMAZING! I consider this my first adult job, because I can see this being my career. I got hired as a casual so there was some worry for me when I took the job that I wouldn't get enough work to survive. But since I started I've been working full time and my manager just told me on Wednesday that I'll be guaranteed 4 days a week for the next 2 months. However my co-workers are convinced I'll still be working full time since they are pretty short staffed. Either way...that is great. Hopefully this means I can get out of the debt I have and work on getting a car. I want a car again. Badly.

Still doing my recap at GMMR, which seems to be going well. Sometimes I get a lot of comments (which are gold when you post on a blog, which you all know) and sometimes I don't. However it's getting easier and easier to write one, a put a little spice of myself in it. Plus no one has commented that they want to kill me, which is nice.

Christmas is right around the corner. How the hell did that happen? Seriously. Now my brain is all fuzzy with the presents I have to buy and what not. Plus my office mates and I have to make our own snow globes and take them into work as a Christmas project. I have to make a snow globe? Crafty ladies...I'm going to need your help with that one. I've looked up the "how to" online, now its about making it rock. I think whoever has the best wins a prize or something.

Beyond that everything is the same, but still changing at a rapid pace. I realized today that my 25th birthday is approaching at an alarming rate. Can you believe that? Wasn't I just 18? Here's hoping my 25th year will be just as charming as this one was.

Anyway I should hit the hay as my weekend has been jam packed with things to do and Sunday is another day. I wish Victoria's snow fall tonight had stuck. Would have been a good excuse to get out doing anything tomorrow.

And for your viewing pleasure I'm giving you a link to another cool website I found randomly on my world wide web travels: http://www.picturesofwalls.com/

Also you might note the new blog layout. I finally found one that's actually pretty and doesn't mess up my blog. I owe Deedle for that one, since I got my layout from the same place she got hers. I need to fix up some things, like my links to all your blogs and whatnot. I'm betting I'll have some time for that tomorrow.

Okay enough of me.