Laura's hang out

Hey everyone,

 

It is crazy to see that yet another month has gone by without me updating this site! How is it that I seem to have less time or desire to do anything now when school is finished for me? It seems that work is doing a very good job of draining me!! I average at least a 10 hour day but usually longer ... don't get me wrong I am not complaining. I love to work and I love the challenge. It is nice to be doing something that keeps my attention, and requires me to use my brain once again. Reminds me of the old SISA days when Jenny would call me at work and I'd be like ... sorry babe but it's absolutely crazy busy here today, I'll talk later :-)  Remember those days Jen?  Some things are getting a little frustrating and at times I feel like I've bitten off more than I can chew but regardless I truly enjoy the headaches associated with it hehehe

 

I know I know ... you all must be thinking that I am completely crazy :-) Well I guess that I am. Nothing wrong with that ... but as many have told me I need to get a life outside of work. So if anyone is willing to help me out in that category let me know. For now unless I am forced to, my priority has been work. It seems that this is yet another issue that I procrastinate in hehehe

 

Now onto the title for this post. Since I've joined this day shift business there once again seems to be a ton of team building crap that goes on at work, we had our Royal Performance presentation on the 27th, and the theme was the Homeline Oscar's. The theory being that each little department within homeline would have to act out a scene from one of the fairy tales and then awards or Oscar's would be given out to the best in each category. Since I don't really have a team yet, I was part of the compliance team for Homeline and we were given the little mermaid to act out. Well I ended up playing Vanessa/Ursula in our little skit and as it turns out I also was the winner for best actress. I thought this was hilarious since I ended up screwing up my lines for about half the skit. I just said what came to mind :-) The judges said that I was the best bitch ever and that I had to be the winner ... who would've thought :-) So go through the album I know there are a ton of pic's but we had a great time and you'll get to see some of the day people that I hang out with now that I've left the "dark side" and "see the light".

 

I hope everyone is doing well ... and have avoided catching these nasty bugs that have been floating around. As for me, well I am now going into my 4th weekend of being sick grrrrrrrrrr I was doing much better last week, but on Sunday night my body decided that it wanted to have a repeat performance and that I should once again feel like shit. Ahh well, at least this time round I don't have a fever and I am able to go to work to spread my germs, since it is those lovely people who gave it to me in the first place!

 

ciao for now

Laura

Hey all,

 

It has been quite a long time since I have posted anything on here ... Not that I haven't had news to share, it has just been one of those moods that have taken over me where I am fed up with computers! I seem to spend too many hours in front of one when I am at work, that I have decided to take a break from it at home. Now that school is done, this is a much easier event. Plus I have been catching up on some much needed jig saw puzzle time :-) Yes I have started that again .... and ohh boy do I enjoy it! Jenny was very nice enough to assemble all the remaining IKEA furniture I had so now I have a coffee table to do puzzles on ... ohhh yeah baby that is one exciting event.

 

As for what has been happening with me ... well nothing too crazy. Since I was back in BC in November, I was unable to come out during the holiday period. That was quite difficult for me ... actually it was a bit depressing, as much as I have family here, it just isn't the same to not be around my parents. Jenny's trip out in the beginning of December was awesome, and a much needed week for me. It was nice to talk to someone who has known me for so many years, where I don't have to explain why something has happened or give the background story before they would understand the current events, and is able to keep up with all the drama that goes on. So thank you gal for coming out I loved it! Jen had said that I was a very different person from what I was a 1 1/2 yrs ago before starting nights, and it's true. Nights is not a normal thing and causes people's moods to change I guess ... I was already in not too great a shape after leaving SISA in BC, and I guess it only got worse as time went on. However, I think for most other people it wasn't as noticeable of a change.

 

That being said ... I am happy to announce that I am no longer working nights!!! I have accepted a position that is evenings with the bank so I work 12pm to 8pm monday to friday, right now its temporary as this is a project and we're unsure as to whether or not the project will be successful. However, the opportunity to be part of something new within the bank is very exciting ... and as many of you know I thrive off of the challenge that is involved with learning something new. Some of you have already gotten the update for this, as for others sorry for not letting you know sooner. But it's not that old news as this is now my 2nd week of switching to evenings. It will probably take some time to get used to the hours ... besides that the position is quite interesting and demanding (2 of my requirements for a job hehehe).

 

Now I got another rant to post ... I waited to see if I would calm down before posting anything on here ... even though I know family does read this blog, I have decided to post my frustrations on here. So here it goes ... I am tired of being stuck in this middle ground!!!!! This happens I think to most people who are of a different culture and are born in a country like canada. I am not fully "normal" in the eyes of the canadians ... since in many ways I am old fashioned, and because of a personal choice I follow my cultures upbringings. But here is the kicker ... nor am I really accepted in my own culture. Depending on who you talk to I am either a traitor to my culture because I am too canadian on certain issues, or for people who are close to my age I am a weird one because I should've converted to being fully canadian. I mean what the fuck!!! You can never seem to win, I could not be fully one culture or the other, and in a lot of ways I am quite canadian. Heck almost all of my friends are Canadian! But I was also raised by 2 armenians and was surrounded from a very young age with other armenian adults, a compromise should occur right? It seems that I have failed in choosing which aspects of each culture I should be following, at least that was what I was told this weekend. I am not going to bother going into details as to why I am bringing this up ... but those in my family who were part of this issue know that I am talking about you. I definitely wonder what will happen in a few years as, as the younger generations grow up in this country? Do you think they will be more armenian than me? or more canadian than me? Don't you think they will also have a hard time finding a middle ground? When most friends, schools, jobs, and acquaintainces are part of a different culture than ours? Lets see what life will bring! Good luck to you all! and may God give you patience to deal with these children's frustrations as the years pass!

 

I'm sure me posting this will do little to resolve the issues that have come up, and if I've offended anyone sorry. But I am also entitled to voice my feelings regardless of my upbringing, age and any other excuse you may come across!

 

Laura

I just got this email and thought it was quite touching. Instead of forwarding it off to everyone, I decided to post it on here. Take a moment and think about it ... the message is very true!

 

So 1 more day until I am in BC wohoooooooooo, see you guys there and don't forget Sharks Club on Nov 11 in Langley. Rachel we're going to have soo much fun!

 

I won't have access to the internet while I'm there, so just give me a shout at my parents place or on my cell and we will get together!

 

ciao

Laura

 

 

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.

From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your
car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking
into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has
chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This
alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a
bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes
from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small
bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.

As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always
checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk
to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she
returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and
looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because
we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches
over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in
need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of
those who God places in our lives. Other times we are
the guide horse, helping others see.

Good friends are like this. You don't always see them, but you know they are
always there. Please listen for my bell, and I'll listen for yours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey there people.

 

I am sooo tired!! I just spent the last 5 hours at the hair salon, I no longer have roots wohooooooo :-) This is always an exciting thing, however the girl that cut my hair went a little crazy with the thinning sizors. So for those who know what that is ... I now have a lot less hair then when I started. To be honest with you ... it is more than I wanted to get cut off, but luckily it grows fast. Nothing exciting has been done with the color, just the same old brown base with blonde highlights. So now it is just after 3pm here and I have yet to sleep today  Lets see how productive work will be tonight.

 

So miss Rachel, you started drinking without me huh?? Ohh well I forgive you, and if I definitely think you should go to the sex show in Vancouver when it comes out. It is something to see, plus it never hurts to know what is out there   As for Nov 11, I am excited too!!! It has been a long time since I've gotten intoxicated and been around good friends that I've known for years. I have no idea who will actually come out, as very few have responded to my email. So you never know Rach it could just be you and I :-) Imagine all the trouble we can get into?? hehehe ohh it's gonna be fun for sure!

 

Well sleep is calling! So see you guys soon. Less then 2 weeks to go now.

 

Ohh and miss Jenny, I hope you kicked ass on your exam last week! That you've had fun on your trip and are rested enough to tackle the last few exams before school is out! Just think you have 2 weeks to go as well hehehe.  Good luck babe! I know you can do it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura