I turned 24 today. I’m almost half way to 50. Not cool. It’s funny, I get excited for my birthday, but at the same time I dread it. I really hate getting older. It’s been a fear of mine ever since I was a kid. As silly as it sounds, I used to cry myself to sleep many nights as a kid just thinking about getting older. It depresses me!

Last Thursday I started a communication group, and yesterday was my second time going. The group is to teach us how to communicate better with people, how to react to different situations, as well as build confidence and self awareness. I’m actually enjoying it, which I didn’t think was possible. And an old friend of mine is actually in the group with me, who will remain nameless since everything is confidential. I’ve only been to two sessions, and already I’m learning and feeling better. There are going to be six more, and I’m looking forward to it!

I have a few people lined up to photograph in the near future. I’m so excited for it! I hope everything goes smoothly and both the people I’m shooting and me are happy with the outcome. I will post pictures after I take them!

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I finally threw together a new layout since I had the previous one for over a year. I’m not really digging it, though. But whatevs, it’s staying for now.

My Christmas and New Years went pretty well. Christmas was spent with family; opening presents in the morning, having a big breakfast, then over to my aunt’s for a turkey dinner… with TONS of desserts. Speaking of which, I’ve totally gained 5lbs since I’ve been out of work. Not doing anything + eating lots of junk = bad Amy I need to change that!

For New years I had one of my good friends come to my place for some drinking, hot tubbing and dancing. We started early, so we barely made it past midnight. I think I passed out around 12:30. Ha! But it was fun. The day after I think we both took it easy, I drove her home around noon and I spent the rest of the day lounging on the couch watching movies.

I’m still not back at work yet, but I have been working part time with my sister and her job doing clerical work as well as cleaning. I like it there, but I can’t wait to start painting again. I think it will still be some time before it starts back up.

I don’t think I’ve posted this on here yet, but I did on LJ quite awhile ago… I’m going to be an aunt. My lil’ sister is having a baby, due this summer (I think the due date is July 7th… but don’t quote me on that).

Oh, and I just got an email back from the local pilot instructor about when classes start and costs. They start in March so I’m hoping I can come up with the money for ground school/books in time to start them! I think I need about $570 plus tax. Fingers crossed I can do it!

Ok, I seriously need to get up and do something.

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Remember that bet that my dad and I had as to whether or not I could paint the house in 3 days? Well, I did it in two. My boss came by and helped me so we were just flying! And those two days included all the prep work! Soooo I got to tell my dad “told you so!”. I should of put money on it. Damn. Next time. But for now, here’s some before and afters. Just click the image to view full size.

 My dad bought me winter tires last week since my car is so unsafe to drive in the snow with. The tires I had on were all seasons and I’ve had them for 2.5 years; they were so worn down that the dealership wouldn’t even give them back to me. lol. So I will have to get new ones in the spring. Anyway, I’ve also been having another issue with my car so we asked the dealership to check it out while doing the tires, and it turns out the problem was the wheel bearing on the driver’s side… and it’s bad. So we had to get a part for that, and I need new front breaks. Sooo until my dad fixes my car, I’m not allowed to drive it. Brand new tires, and I can’t even break them in!

I’ve decided not to put up a Christmas layout this year, mainly because I’ve been too lazy to make one. And I doubt I will update before Christmas, so I hope everyone has an awesome holiday!

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My friend Alicia and I went to the Eaton Centre and Vaughan Mills yesterday for some well-needed retail therapy. We are both so sore today from all the walking around we did. It didn’t help that we parked well over a kilometer away from the mall, and got lost trying to find the restaurant, not to mention all the walking we did while IN the mall. We totally got our cardio in yesterday.

I leave for Egypt in SIX days. It still doesn’t feel real. I feel so unprepared. I had a dream last night that it was the day we were leaving and I still hadn’t packed and was going to miss my flight. Not good! I still haven’t figured out how I’m getting to the airport on Saturday. I might take a shuttle from Barrie to Toronto, but that means I will still need a ride to Barrie.

My parents bought me zebra print luggage for my trip! I’m going to do a practice run for packing to make sure I can fit everything in them, and I still have to measure them to see if they fit the guidelines of air canada. Hopefully they pass!

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• I leave for Greece and Egypt in exactly one month and 3 days.
• I will have my own basement apartment sometime after I get back (it’s still a WIP).
• New laptop isn’t working so good.
• … Nor is the blackberry.
• Still can’t find a good crack for PSCS4.
• Went to a wedding on Saturday – good times.
• Missing my friends like crazy. I hate that everyone is so scattered.
• Attempted to clean and organize my room… all I ended up doing was laundry.
• I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster for sometime now… wish I knew why.
• In need of a shopping trip ASAP.
• I also wish I had more interesting things to update with…

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