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09:36 am: Working things out...
News:
1. I hate my boss. I. hate. him. I usually don't hate easily, but... he lied and betrayed me for no good reason. If at least he'd used me for his own advantage I'd have understood. Let me explain, I asked to go to one of two weddings. Both would have me miss an hour of work, either at the beginning or the end of my shift. My boss tells me that I can't miss work because he has a party to go to and can't leave my colleague alone. I agree to come in to work despite my desire to attend a wedding - any wedding really, to feed my childhood dreams. Then he spends the entire day being an asshole to clients, and when I ask him why he didn't go to the party he lied about it. LIED. Said he'd never said there was a party. Whatever. He may be able to convince himself, but not me.(/end rant)

2. I am now doing a double major in women's studies and English lit instead of a minor and a major. Yeah over-achievement!

3. Audrey's moving out makes me feel kind of worried, kind of happy, and kind of relieved. I am looking forward to redecorating, and creating a healthier space to live in. But I am afraid that because she is moving so far away that it may precipitate a break-up. I guess buying a webcam will help. We shall see.

4.I am so excited about the sims 3. It's going to be totally awesome!

5. I was working when the protest against police brutality went down at place des arts. The newspapers are full of shit. With the police presence so heavy, everyone was on edge. Treating people like criminals before they've done anything, may kinda make them want to break shit. I think it's just an indicator of a larger problem. If these kids can't express their anger any other way than by breaking shit... then there must be a serious societal problem. Saying that a cop was injured because he got a brick on his arm is a little pathetic considering that even journalists were brutalized by the police at the protest... and yet their voices are not being heard. Damnit.

01:50 pm: Life goes on, sometimes despite myself.
Yesterday was Audrey's birthday, so I got her some nice little gifties and tried to make her day special I also let her boss me around with the excuse "it's my birthday you have to do what I tell you". Was nice and quiet.

On a total side note, I'm very excited about the sims 3, and am planning on recreating both Criminal Minds and the L word. Just for kicks.

Only 4 weeks until schools out for summer!
Maybe I should be writing papers... I guess I'll keep waiting.

Now back to the fascinating action of "Romanticism and Revolution".

09:31 am: Weekly Update.
Well, this last week has been markedly uneven in its rhythms. I have been frantic... and terribly bored all the same day.

Highs:
Worked things out with Audrey, and had a lovely inexpensive V-day.
Took mad pictures of Andrea, my colleague, at work since my boss was away.
My midterm wasn't yesterday, it's tomorrow! Yay!
Shoe shopping
Lows:
Midterm anxiety, and declining social life, make me a dull gal.
Not being angry about anything. When's the last time I ranted?

03:12 pm: Back?
Ok, so since I have two people I care about who are on LJ, I'm going to give it another try. So here are last week's highs and lows. Maybe I'll even get into it, and start posting regularly... but I won't get too hasty.

Highs:
*Going out on Saturday night with Friends, dressing up for the occasion, and running into a heinous ex. See the ex wasn't the high, it was walking away from him with an extra swing in my hips as a final "fuck you" that felt delicious.
* Going to my twentieth century women's writing class. So many lovely people to talk to you and - better yet - listen to.
* Catching up with Maria on every possible occasion.
* Patching things up with Audrey.

Lows:
*Being wrongfully accused by Audrey.
*Enjoying sudoku's more than school work.

05:15 pm: I just met an angel.
I did.

I was feeling depressed as hell for reasons known to most, and I was slumping on home when a woman spoke to me. She said "it's good to get a little excerise." I stopped in my tracks turned 90 degrees and looked at her standing 2 meters away. The only thing remarkable about her is how easily she could blend in. She was wearing a grey coat, mittens and hat, her face was obscured by her large bifocal glasses and she was my angel. We chatted about the holidays and she said she quit smoking in 1972, and had only lost the weight she'd gained last year. She wished me a happy new year and departed, lugging her metal trolley behind her.

Never have I felt so blessed by an encounter. It felt like life was telling me that it wasn't done with me yet, that I was here to stay, and to have hope for the new year.

I just met an angel.

10:10 am: Leaving....
Well I'm leaving for our cottage this afternoon, going to miss Fred by a hair. Is that even an expression? Oh well. Going to see Mariel tonight! I'll be back the 29th!

I have horrible knots in my hair, does anyone wanna buy me a brush? hahah.

12:04 am: MidNightMadness
Well, I suppose it is time for me to post a blog.

I had a good Christmas celebration, made notable on Christmas eve my excellent presents given (cds, a poem, a scarf, home-made X-mas ornaments) and received (airplaine tickets!!!!, hiking backpack, little trinkets). It was nice evening, that ended with the Fifth Element, a great movie, in many respects.

On the 25th, I woke up at a fairly reasonable hour, and my parents, Takuma (the japanese student staying with us), walked to Chinatown, for some great Vietnamese lunch at Pho Bac.
Then Takuma and I did a little bit of shopping and took the subway home. Guest started to arrive at around 6 o'clock and it was indeed a merry Christmas, though unfortunately it wasn't a white Christmas.

Fortunately for me, LC decided to stay the night, and we watched the Muppets do Christmas or something of that sort, a movie I'd purchased a couple years before but had never watched to date. We had a good time, and talked ourselves silly until 6 in the morning.

I was hoarse some part of the next day, partially because we accidentally both woke up at 8:30 and starting talking again. So we eventually got up and about, parted ways for a bit and I went Boxing Day shopping with Tewoo, and Takuma, my too pretty oriental boys, or the ninja squad, depending how you think of it.

I saw LC off at the bus stop, I'll miss him dearly, he's such a genuine person, it's hard to come across anyone so damn open and fair.

Came home, slept, ate, slept, woke up. And here I am in the middle of the night, since I went to bed at 7 pm, wired as if on caffeine.

Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night.

12:55 am: Comic.
So here's the deal: I've wanted to write a comic for the longest time. So I've started. It's based on the story I wrote ages ago called A Sharp Mind, A Frail Body, or smbf, for those of you introduced to the limbo. So here is the first... post.

07:02 pm: Theft.
1. Where is your dad right now?
In the kitchen cooking.

2. Last time you hugged someone?
My mother five minutes ago in a Christmas moment.

3. What is something you've learned about yourself recently?
It isn't hard to compliment people gratuitously.

4. What color is your watch?
Non-existent.

5. Do you like someone?
I like many people.

6. Are you close to your mom?
Yes, in a difficult complicated way.

7. Where does your best friend work?
Sears.

8. What are you listening to right now?
A Celtic Christmas

9. What do you smell like?
Lilies

10. What color are your pants?
Black. Originality kills me too.

11. Have you ever done a Chinese fire drill?
Not that I know of.

12. What color is your bedroom flooring?
Wood.

13. Do you have a chair in your room?
Three, unfortunately.

14. What time of day were you born?
My parents don't remember, somewhere around 8:30 pm

15. Do you know anyone who is engaged?
Do I count?

16. What's your favorite number?
17

17. Do you know someone named Beth?
No.

18. What color is your mom's hair?
She says blonde, I say brown

19. Who were you with last night?
Marie-Christine

20. Do you remember singing any songs as a kid?
As much as possible.

21. When was the last time you went swimming?
August, second to last day of camp.

22. When was the last time you talked to one of your siblings?
I have none.

23. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Every summer, usually more then once. To think of it, I still go to camp.

24. Do you play an instrument?
I almost play guitar. I sort of sing.

25. Do you like fire?
On a candle, yes. In my hair, no.

26. Are you allergic to anything?
Penicillin

27. When was the last time you cried?
Charlotte's Web! Ahh the childhood memories. So touching.

29. Have you ever been to a spa
yes. when I was little. Salt baths anyone?


30. Did you take science all four years of high school?
Hell no. History, Geography and Art, thanks.

31. Do you like butterflies?
They are as disgusting as any other insect.

33. What is one thing you miss about your past?
Not being afraid of death.

34. Have you ever seen the school counselor?
Who hasn't?

35. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher?
Most of my life, including now. Teaching English as a Second Language at Concordia, here I come.

36. What is one thing you've learned about life?
You must not let the bad things bring you down, but they should serve as a lesson and a trampoline so you can bounce back to the better side of life.
38. Is anyone jealous of you?
Not that I know of, are you?

40. What does your dad call you?
Lea

41. What does your mom call you?
Léa

42. What does you hair look like right now?
Blonde roots, green tips in a pony tail at the top of my head, with locks of hair sticking out on either side of my face... see my user picture.

43. Has a friend ever used you?
Well, they weren't my friend, were they?

44. Has anyone recently told you that they like you more than as a friend?
Hehehe. Heh. Sigh...

45. What have you eaten today?
Pita+Jam, Cookie, Lettuce Soup+Bean salad, A Chocolate.

46. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
Straight as... Avril Lavigne's hair after 5 hours of styling.

48. Who was the last person you drove with?
My mother? Danny?

49. What are you looking forward to?
Eating. I'm hungry. Opening X-mas presents. Seeing Fred. GOING TO TEXAS.

50. How are you today?
Alright, bored, anxious.

12:56 pm: Updatedness...
I haven't posted in a while I've been busy!

Mariel Came over, we made a joyous cherry cake with sprinkles, watched Corpse Bride, and then went to go see Charlotte's Web! Enough to make me even more vegetarian, really. Honnestly, it was a 3-kleenex movie. We also saw a friend of Mariel's, Laura, who I found splendid. We parted ways, and I met up with Fred.

Fred's left for Gaspesie, it was strange to sleep alone in my bed. We're having a bit of a rough time... it's strange, I guess it'll do us some good to spend a little time apart. I miss him loads yet...

I went to a party on Friday night, where I saw 40 or so counsellors from the camp that I worked at the past two summers. I saw a lot of people that I missed sorely. Namely Zoukini, Fushia, Kaivo and Zikmu. It did me good to see them. I saw tons of people I've seen regularly like Machaa, Amandine, Peloche, etc. It was great, really. I went to bed at sexy Shibouki's apartment at 5 in the morning. And greatly wanted to er, kiss at least 4 people, like Shibouki, for example. I was wearing the dress I wore to Charlotte's brother's prom. A polka dot dress that looks stunning on me.

Yesterday I went Christmas shopping with my friend Marie-Christine and ran into darling LC, who called me up unexpectedly:
LC: Hi, Léa, it's LC
Léa: Hi LC!
LC: I'm in Montreal.
Léa: Really?
LC: Yeah I'm at the Eaton Center, Christmas shopping.
Léa: Really that's where I'm going right now.
LC: I'm in the food court.
[...]

And thus LC and Léa met at the food court, and spent joyous times shopping for various Christmas delights. And coffee. And frivolity. And gossip.

I've come to realize how behind I am in Christmas gifts, and am I going to be spending the day franticly completing presents. I went to Church this morning, was a nice service, with carol-singing. I enjoyed it.

Happy Holidays!