Rambling nothings: a detailed account of another gong-show of a weekend

So, I feel like I had a really fun weekend, though I don’t know that I especially got much accomplished. Oh well, I work hard all week long, I might as well play a little on my days off. Right?
Friday night, after an incredibly frustrating few days, a bunch of us hit up Maddhatters then Denny’s and hilarity ensued. Some notable memories:

• Thanks for straddling me Chryslyn. That was very special.
• Avoiding eye contact with Cam for the life of me.
• Quad?? Hmm.
• Cam and Chris hitting on the little girls – as far as I’m concerned, you both deserved the Calgary episode… sooooo funny!! I think Kevin seriously must be the nicest guy ever to rescue you two like that.
• The laughing fit that sent me to the bathroom where we were attacked by a flying stall door
• The girls from the bathroom who attacked us with the flying stall door – Chryslyn, you’ll understand this one.
• Seeing Jordan, man I miss hanging out with that guy.
• The sick Old Milwaukee chugging contest… I’ve never done something quite that disgusting in my life.
• Yuri saving my life with toast and water after the Old Milwaukee chugging contest.
• Moons over my hammy – I still can’t believe it.
• The extreme affection flying left and right, I don’t think I’ve ever held hands with so many people in one night. What a loving group we were… weird, very weird.
  Saturday started off beautifully with a lovely walk and a nice breakfast, but I think we all wished Cam had worn a shirt to Ricky’s that morning…

The hockey game was great, but I still maintain that my sons will only ever be allowed to play chess, no matter what Jon had to say on the matter. Fighting is never necessary, but it does make the game more entertaining.
“The Exorcism of Emily Rose” almost ruined me, thanks for letting me sleep over Chryssy. Had trouble sleeping all by myself last night, seeing her sick contorted face and body every time I closed my eyes… creepy.
I really enjoyed the service last night (don’t want to call it “O2” I still think it’s a cheesy name). Met a couple of new people which is always nice, and I’ve really been enjoying this series on thirst and living water. I do however, want to start going to The Gate on Saturday nights more regularly, is anyone up for joining me?
Monday, manic Monday… actually not too bad so far, but I have a marathon of homework lined up for this week. Oh well, in my current, completely broke financial state, there isn’t much I can afford to do this week anyway. Maybe I’ll hermit-ize really well and use that good “F” word Chryslyn so highly recommends. Focus Jess, focus.

brief and point form

• trying out a few new looks, a work in progress, i'll let you know when i'm done here.
• new looks might spread to my head.. chrys are you up for it?
• ben lee is a fruit cake, tristan is the woman, and did you know mraz is her man?
• school is buzzing along, trying to stay caught up. fun weekend of reading and homework ahead of me.
• we need to talk, ps. it's gonna be awkward.
• what have i done? i introduced erin to ezzie and now i'll never sleep a weekend again.
• the couch got stuck in four doorways, remarkable really. thanks to the random asian.
• started a new book, unless, i'm intrigued.
• still a little sick, was doing so well for a bit, but missed some needed sleep and the pain is back. the marathon illness might take the cake for me, ya'll know i usually have one issue or another, but 20 days of serious sick is too much even for me. i really should have gone to the doctor...
• 9:14 on a thurs night and i'm going to bed. awesome.

Update on my invalid self

So.. amazingly my hair has yet to fall out of my head. I really consider that a plus considering the events of last weekend. Here is a pictorial representation of some of the hair dying fun, all I can say is Chryslyn's photo shoot is hot. Ask her to see it, I'm not at liberty to disclose those pictures.

We started off with the unbelievable red.. a shame considering we were going for dark brown. This picture doesn't do it justice. Fluorescent lighting was my enemy, I saw more than one passer-by flinch at the brilliant burgundy reflections coming off my head. So we moved on with a recommended (though why we took her advice I don't know.. is it right to listen to another person with a bad dye job?) L'Oreal Preference.

All I can say is Chryslyn is a professional.. seriously... we're talking skills.

Hair cutting skills...

Hair dyeing skills...

Neck dyeing skills...

And she's hot. Just check out that startled kitten look. WOW!

The results, though I still carry the undertones of that fatal red, are much more respectable. At least I feel confident that I can walk outside my house without needing a hat. Give it a few weeks and I might go with the preference one more time.. the burgundy really must die.

Chryslyn, my head forever remains at your disposal. If you ever feel the need to cut, dye or buzz you know I'm here for ya any day!

As for other insights into my world.. Health is my sworn enemy. I really think I should check myself into the hospital for one week so I can sleep and be completely hydrated and medicated. I unfortunately feel the exact same way I did before I got strep during the summer, and just like the summer I'm going to wait to see if my body can heal itself before I go beg for antibiotics. Hopefully I can skip the unfortunate waiting room incident of last August however as I was reduced to a wailing ball of tears by the time I made it home. Thanks again Mommy for bringing me jello and popsicles... you might want to whip up another batch.

Well I'm off to class.. that is if these pictures will stop taking a million years to load. I definitely am lacking in blogger patience.

What I learned in Mexico

1. I love the sun
2. Pedestrians don't have the right of way
3. Mexican water means tequila
4. Don't drink the water
5. Beer just isn't as good (2% alcohol content)
6. Mixed drink like daiquiris and Pina Coladas however are excellent (40% alcohol content - give or take a few)
7. Marathon vomiting isn't fun, but is an excellent upper body workout
8. Mexican clubs are amazing - huge and clean
9. Buenos Dias, Buenos Noches, Cuba Libra por favor, Gracias and Hola are all you'll ever need to get around Peurto Vallarta
10. I want to live all-inclusive poor
11. Canadian guys in Mexico aren't all good guys
12. The ocean has a sick sense of humor - all kick you when you're down
13. I was meant to always have a tan
14. Married siblings will always skip me first in Phase 10
15. Bartering is much more fun than buying

I'm sure there is more, Mexico was amazing.

Happy New Year!!!