Viewer Discretion Adviced....

.... I must thank the very patient and very serious men at Mac for helping out with my iPhoto disaster.  After just a week, I managed to screw up the program.  Thankfully the guys were able to help.  Sadly, they didn't laugh at my awkward tech jokes to fill in the silence as things rebooted.  The Senior Geek gave me a good lecturing on deleting files that I didn't know what they are.  My main feared was that old pictures were lost forever.  Thank goodness they were found and restored. It's always a joy to look through old pictures.  Even if I regret seeing how much I've aged since high school, the memories can be good & fun to reflect on.  Here's just a few of the ones that continue to make me giggle.  

And if you have a problem with a hilarious photographs being posted of you, take it up with my comment section!

 

"case cracked" hehe 

The creeper "jumping into the shot" move  

 Soon to be Mr & Mrs. Krista *awe*

 True romance.

 Sexy Jaclyn...

 ... Not-so-sexy Me.

 Booty to booty ;)

 LOL 4 Eva!

 Pogo down.

 Birthday hats have really gone downhill.

Best creeper picture yet. <3 u Krista

 My sister is the bee-yatch who will take the cute one, after you call him to leave you with the beer gut

Still bitter about this one little sis!

 hehe, oh yes, I still have this one ;) it was someone's birthday!

That is really shock, as Mo shoots me in the EYES... those cap guns sparks FYI

Not cool Mo, not cool

 Vogue.... Or something like it?

The childish pout when he was told "no"

 Grabbing ass is a common theme for JACKASH

Everyone have a wonderful weekend xo

An After Published Note: I must apologize in a way.... Thanks to Shybiker (tone in sincerity not sarcasm) this post might have some people thinking "wow... she's mean" Well yes I am, but everyone has some kind of mean streek.  These photographs are with old and dear friends.  The silliness is a normative thing when we get together.  Hopefully they are not hurt, and if you are... please give me a call or email.  OR as Krista says Your turn is coming!!!! Which is just fine by me :-P <3 u all

A Birthday Post From A Guest Blogger.

Happy Birthday Ashelle!

Hello, let me introduce myself before I dive into my post. My name is Jaclyn. Feel free to check out my blog : http://petalsforgems.blogspot.com/

It’s this amazing girl’s birthday today. I have a gift for her, however I was too sick to give it to her on Monday. I shall mail it tomorrow hopefully. When Ashelle asked me to guest blog for her I had no hesitations. Though now that I’m sitting in front of the laptop, I can’t think of what to write. I have a hard enough time trying to find topics for my own blog.

From the very first day of high school, when she bounced over to the shy girl in the corner (me) and demanded to know my schedule, which happened to be the exact same, we were friends. From sleepovers, parties, slushie runs, boys and major life decisions. And we share an unhealthy (or healthily when an invasion happens) of zombies.

Ashelle is a stunning person, inside and out. One of the greatest people I’ve known. She has such a big heart. Willing to help a friend out with anything, she’d be sitting beside you in that jail cell. Intelligent and creative, she comes up with the craziest schemes. She’s beautiful, drop dead gorgeous. Whether she believes it or not, the whole world knows. Patience isn't always her strong suit but she's will to wait for her loved ones. She has a love for the odd and unusual. She knows how to push you to grow. Full of surprise and will join you in a tag team if a fight you need help in. If you are playing a game, you want her on your side because she’ll cheat her way to winning. She has an insight that seems beyond her years. She’s the one that I go to when I need advice in any situation. She has the way to view the world as beautiful and makes you feel like you are as well. She transfers this beauty into art and crafts. She is unforgettable. She has an open mind and an open heart.

Ashelle is a truly special, beautiful person. My wish for her on her birthday, is for her to know amazing it is to be her friend. I feel honored that she has choose me to be in her life. Thank you Ashelle for letting me be your friend.

~*~ 

Jaclyn from Petals for Gems has been my best friend since the first day of high school.  I totally forced her into our relationship but she eventually started to like it... so it's all good.  During our high school years we terrorized the halls by taking "extra long bathroom breaks" together and finding other reasons to sneak out of class.  We were bad.... but then again, playing Mission Impossible in the empty halls doesn't really count as "bad" just entertaining. 

In her blog, you get a little taste of all of her talents.  She is truly a "Jack of All Trades".  When it comes to baking, crafts, art, DIYs, fashion, Jaclyn can do it all and so much more. 

Along with her multiple talents, Jaclyn is one of the sweetest persons I know.  If she could, she would save all the critters in need by having her own rescue farm.  Now if that isn't sweet, I don't know what it. 

Drifts & Fish Tails are all fun & games until....

Yesterday I made the trip out to Kingston on a day not fit for traveling.  I ignored my mom's plea to be safe and took the journey.  On the way up, there were four accidents.  The roads were horrible.  Being in a front heavy vehicle with extra large, all season tires made staying on the road a challenge.  Apparently our truck loves to fishtail with the occasional drift.  Eck! 

I made it to Kingston in one piece, only to have the truck nearly hit a lamp post on the street in which I spent my high school & college years living on.  It's fitting that I survive the highways just to plow into a snow bank on that particular street. 

The afternoon was spent with Jaclyn just being silly & drinking herbal tea brewed by the tea master (below right picture).  That little contraption was pretty amazing.  I got to get myself a tea pot with a built in loose tea leaf infuser.  

 

Jaclyn and I have been best friends since the first day of high school.  I was obnoxious and bossy by informing her that we would sit together since we had all the same classes. It worked out well.  Even though we now live two hours apart and only see each other on occasion, the times we spend together is always comfortable and fun. 

 

Trying out the sexy tea pouring look.. but I'm just looking tired with those lazy eyes.

In the evening, I stopped by to see my parents for dinner.  Of course I had to get a few shots of Ferris while I was there, but she refused to cooperate.  To get this one I had to taunt her with a bowl of chips. She isn't growling, I don't think she even knows how... the teeth are out because of an over-bite.  My mom says it's she "snaggle tooth".

Then there's Cleo.  She's a temper-mental Siamese cat, who I adore because no matter how much she meows, growls & hisses... she loves it when I cuddle with her.   But everyone who knows her will make a point to emphasize the "I-part" in that sentence.  Usually she doesn't like people.   There are a few people reading this who would have a story about how Cleo "attacked" them. But she's so tiny, harmless & uncoordinated due to her crossed eyes.  She also hates cameras because of the flash and always looks away or closes her eyes. 

The ride home last night was really bad.  I have to admit I was cocky during the day, while I fish tailed & drifted over the highway, the truck was still in my control (to an extent).  That cocky-ness is because Chris has taught me to do those types of tricks in empty parking lots.  Practicing in a more controlled enviornment gives you a sense of what to feel when the truck is sliding & drifting... you practice regaining control... so when it happens unexpectedly, it's not as scary.  However, I got freaked by the sixth accident between Kingston & Gan which is only a short 25 minute drive, which took about an hour.  

Reflecting, it was the same conditions... about the same amount of fish tails & drifts... just more accidents which scared me.  By the time I got home, there were eleven accidents that I  had witnessed in just over 3 hours. About three times more than traveling to Kingston.  Sad.  

I'm home and safe but tired. Today I plan on taking it super easy... lazy Sundays are the best.

"I climbed the fruit trees before school, after school and after homework to get the fruit.  The best are at the top...." - Mario. The tallest thing I've ever climbed for food is the kitchen counter (usually to get the cookies from the top shelf).  Family dinners are always full of laughs and tales of the old days.  Chris and I had a wonderful time this evening with Katrina, Mario, Maria, Sabrina and of course, the adorable Gabriella.   After dinner we hung out with some cousins for a very short bit.  Now we veg till bedtime. 

I'm not too sure where to direct this post... I've been MIA for most of this week to study for my second midterm.  I'm feeling all dazzed and confused... it's hard to remember what the heck I did this past week. The only things circulating in my head have been the topics of "obedience, aggression, group dynamics, boys vs girls..etc...".  I don't want to think about school for the next 24 hours. 

{skirt - Express/blouse - thrift/cardigan - thrift/tights-Joe}

Saturday came... went for a long ride with my Love... wrote the damn the midterm... and then relief came.  This time though, I feel more confident about this test.  After the long return ride home on the CBR600, I went into mad-crazed-cleaning mode for the dinner date with Jaclyn and her boyfriend.

While the pasta cooked, we watched "Grown Ups".  Jaclyn knows about my crush for Kevin James and totally outed me in front of the boys.  Not cool J, not cool.  Jaclyn made a yummy pasta dish and brought great wine & chocolate.   I ate way too much but enjoyed every mouthful.  We stayed around the dinner table for hours just chatting and laughing about the old days and whatever other silly topic came up.  

 

Our Big Suck, Jake, provided much entertainment and cuddles for us in a very "attention seeking" kinda way.  I'm still trying to peer pressure Jaclyn into moving to Ottawa.  It's sad that she is two hours away.  We used to spend almost everyday together during our high school years... now we see each other every few months *pout*.

{cardigan-Smart Set/skinny jeans - Smart Set/navy tube top - thrift}

Tomorrow... *sigh*... Nothing is planned.  Wait.  Sleeping in is planned.

Is it still okay to show your bra strap in your mid-twenties?  Hummm... the questions I come up with but never answer myself.