I need to live on the edge.

Okay so I have decided that I need to expand my horizons. The clothing I buy is simple and bright. If I walk into a store like Forever 21 it is so weird, crazy, funky. I hate it. I cannot stand all the patterns, designs etc etc. Since then, I have decided that I need to buy more stuff from stores like that. I need to pick things up that I would normally walk past. Perhaps if I try something new on there is a chance I will like it. I have to step out of my comfort zone and live on the edge.

On that note, yesterday I went shopping at Forever 21 and bought a shirt that I normally would walk right past. It was alittle bit on the pricey side but it fit well and it's a start to this new style I am forming for myself. I am not saying that I want alot of graphic tees but I want some funky and unique clothing items. I do not want to look childish but sophisticated and elegant with a bit of a twist. I am getting bored of my simple and bright wardrobe.


bye for now.

A strange Urge...

Okay, so I have this strange urge to get a tattoo. I want the word "peace." or a peace sign on the insde of my wrist. Kind of tiny. I'm not sure why I want it all of sudden. I always swore to myself that I would never scar my body like that but for some reason I REALLY want it. I would be able to cover it up for work, with jewellery or a watch. I'm going to think about it. I wonder what my mom would say....?

So today at work my friend Anna wrote in Permenant Marker on my wrist. I told her how I've been contemplating the thought of a tattoo. She told me: "Randi your skin is a canvas, do whatever you want with it because you will eventually die anyways."

"Peace begins with a Smile"- Mother Teresa

peace.

Martin Luther King Jr.

"If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well"

Birthday, Birthday, Birthday

Yesterday was my Golden birthday. I turned 18 on July 18th. That's once in a lifetime. I woke up and rushed to my brother's soccer game. After the game Blake and I went to the bookstore and to coffee culture. He bought me my most favourite drink of all times, the "London Fog". Later, I played hide and go seek with Aaron for about 2 hours... actually. After dinner Kate and Dave came down to pick me up. We drove to Niagara-on-the-lake for a ghost tour. It was alot of fun. I was hoping that we might see something interesting but nothing happened. We saw the Old Angel Inn, Fort George, Clock Tower etc etc. Our tour guide, Korrina was very funny. It was a great birthday. I really enjoyed myself. Thanks everyone!

Sarah Jessica Parker.

"Every once in awhile, a girl has to indulge herself.”

Dear Kate,

We have not know eachother for very long but you have encouraged me in everything I have done. You are always there for me. I appreciate everything you do for me. We have had so many great memories and it's only the beginning. Whether it's staying up all night during Relay for life, going for coffee and breakfast sandwiches or just simply going for a walk down the canal. You are an awesome person. You have helped shape the person I am today and for that I am grateful. Thank you so much for everything.

“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”-
William Shakespeare

peace and love,
randi.

Life as we know it.

Be Realistic, do the impossible Understand your mission is to make history while you are here.
Live well, laugh often, love much.
There is no shortcut to any place worth going.
Be adventurous.
We are the sum of our moments.
Be spontaneous.
The destination means nothing without the journey.
Everything happens for a reason.
Forget your troubles and dance.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Dream BIG.
Explore....

Life as we know it. So many paths;so many choices.
Photo taken by my friend Amber.

Byng Island

Today we took the kids to Byng Campground in Dunnville.We spent the day in their oversized pool. I do not like Byng for many reasons:

1. They do not have enough lifegaurds for their capacity. There are 1,200 people allowed in their pool and they only have about 4-5 lifegaurds on deck, if that.

2. There is nothing there other then the pool; their playground is sketch.

3. It takes us close to 1 hour to get there on the bus. There are way closer public pools then Byng.

4. The pool is ALWAYS cold so the kids get out after swimming for an hour.


peace.

Just the Beginning

Bonjour!

I have never had a blog before so you will have to be patient with me. I will have to figure out how everything works. It is rather late so I am signing off.

Farewell.