It's shaping up to be a good day

Well, I'm back from Cow-town, folks, and today has been a very restful day. This morning I slept in until 11:15, and I don't even feel groggy. Right now it's snowing my favourite kind of snow (the fluffy kind), and I have an adorable, ornery cat purring beside me on my bed. Unfortunately, she had quite the adventure getting up here - since I sleep in a loft bed, she had to find a way to jump up to this level. She chose the route that involved my dresser, knocking over my mirror in the process. It was quite the racket, but she looked so pleased with herself for making the jump that I had to forgive her. I think that I will have to be brave enough to pick her up in order to get her down, though. Wish me luck. (like I said, she's ornery!)

Christmas was really good. And interesting. Interestingly good, I guess. Karl and I and his family went to Calgary to stay with his grandmother and uncle. Karl and I were finally able to get some time together and talk over what happened this semester. For a while at the end of the semester, I don't think either of us were too interested in continuing this relationship. Fortunately we were able to have a couple of frank discussions, and some wonderful people we know helped give us advice. I think now we have the skills to make our communication better. I hope that this coming semester will be a good test of what we have learned, because skills and abilities untried are just good intentions.

I also had some good bonding time with Karl's family this Christmas, especially with his sisters. Before we went away, Karl's sister Karen and I went shopping together and found her bridesmaid dress. Both she and I were super excited about our find, and the rest of the family was too. I'm starting to feel more like I'm part of the family, as weird as that is for me. Growing up as an only child and living on my own/with roommates for 6 years hasn't exactly helped me understand family dynamics, but things are coming along. One of Karl's cousins told me that I am the best thing to have happened to his family, and although I don't agree with her meaning behind that statement (her family has never been a big fan of Karl's), it was really nice to feel accepted.

Well, I think it's time I went out and enjoyed the snow for a bit. I hope all of you had a good Christmas and that you have a great New Year's too.

Away message

Hi, you've reached Meg. I will be away from my blog until the new year.

In the case of a blog emergency, I suggest you try Maryanne, Becca, Julia or Trisha, as they may be able to offer you assistance.

However, if you would like to leave me a message, I will get back to you the first week of January.

Take care and have a merry Christmas season.

Meg.

Does anyone else have this problem?

Does anyone else have a problem when looking at my blog? When I'm at work and using a PC with Internet Explorer the sidebar stays in place, but the posts fall down to the bottom of the page, underneath the sidebar. Firefox on my Mac doesn't do this.

If this is a problem for other people too, does anyone know how to fix it?

Omigoodness

I think my roommate is making out with her boyfriend in the dining room. I keep hearing smacking noises and rustling.

I'm afraid to leave my room.

I feel dirty

I just wrote an essay on Class analysis. *Shudder*

The last essay on my political science final required me to discuss the 1981 constitutional negotiations in light of a political paradigm. And the only one I could remember, for the life of me, was class analysis. For the record, I do not like class analysis, I find it parochial and antiquated in discussing modern Canadian society. It reminds me of a time when Marxian theories were legitimate - oh, about 100 years ago. I know I'm probably opening a can of worms in saying this, but it's what I believe. I'm sorry, but I don't think that the obscene white man is punishing the helpless Canadian minorites anymore. To be fair, I know that this has happened and still does occur, but I think we've made enough steps forward that we can begin analysing Canadian society from other perspectives.

Anyway, I don't want to go into my essay in great detail, but I thought I would share with you my great adventures into hypocrisy. I thought you might enjoy them.

A little more serious of a quiz

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to obedience and warmth. In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please. Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something that will confine you. You are afraid of marriage. In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

This does not bode well...

You Failed the US Citizenship Test

Oops, you only got 5 out of 10 right!

Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

Still procrastinating: Who knew quizzes could tell me all about myself?

Too bad not all of this is accurate (specifically the "never at a loss part"...)

Your Hidden Talent

You are a great communicator. You have a real way with words. You're never at a loss to explain what you mean or how you feel. People find it easy to empathize with you, no matter what your situation. When you're up, you make everyone happy. But when you're down, everyone suffers.

What's Your Hidden Talent?

How does my subconscious know me so well?

So I took a quiz while procrastinating from my very frustrating paper. I find the results very amusing:


Your mind is subconciously thinking about School.


What are you subconciously thinking about?
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Hey, it's not like I need to work, or anything...

So apparently I've been stealing a lot of things from Mary today. Sorry I haven't been independently creative folks.

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says: There will be a boss somewhere who will finally say the definitive word at some point in time.
Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you touch first? The wooden panel hiding the gelato cooler at Java Express.
What is the last thing you watched on TV? I'm not sure: either The Secret Mulroney Tapes or Dr. Phil.
WITHOUT LOOKING, guess what time it is: 11:12pm
Now look at the clock, what is the actual time? 11:16pm
With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? Diana Krall, people talking.
When did you last step outside? About 12 minutes ago.
Before you came to this website, what did you look at? Meggy shouts: Manolo!!
What are you wearing? Red plaid skirt, black turtleneck sweater, Italian crocodile leather boots.
Did you dream last night?Oh, probably.
When did you last laugh? A few minutes ago, when we were talking about the antics of Pat Fiacco at the royal visit last May.
What is on the walls of the room you are in? Framed pictures of coffee, and a candelabra.
Seen anything weird lately? Tonight we were at a fundraiser for Soul's Harbour, and they had bibs that said, "God hearts Regina".
What is the last film you saw? Enemy of the State.
If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? Myself out of debt.
If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do? I would make sure people understand the "Walk right, pass left" rule.
Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her? I don't know; I've been too focused on trying to convince Karl not to name our boy a strange name, that I haven't thought of a girl's name.
Would you ever consider living abroad? I would like to, but not permanently.

Awe-SOME!!

Thanks, Mary, for showing me this quiz:

You're The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!

by Douglas Adams

Considered by many to be one of the funniest people around, you are
quite an entertainer. You've also traveled to the far reaches of what you deem possible,
often confused and unsure of yourself. Life continues to jostle you around like a marble,
but it's shown you so much of the world that you don't care. Wacky adventures continue to
lie ahead. Your favorite number is 42.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.