Mom chuckled as did I and said...

Today was a very hectic day. I moved all my stuff back into the city! 

I had a rough start to the day.

1. We couldn't find the landlord's office and almost missed them, luckily I had their number and resolved the issues.
2. I couldn't get the door to lock on the new apartment. Thankfully, my roommate manged to show me a little trick to get it to work.
3. We went looking for a bed, unfortunately we waited to long to buy a futon and there was none left. So we opted for a twin bed. That needs to be delivered on Sunday. (Lack of a truck)

It was extremely hot today, so that made for the moving extremely hard. I also went in for a new validated ID, and information on the new student loan process, which by the way has had me pulling my hair out since mid-June. Thankfully, I'll have it all sorted out on Tuesday.

My roommates are very lovely people and I'm excited to have some company every now and then, along with my closest friends and best friend Lindsay around all the time. It gets lonely living alone.

Today was the first step towards my second year of university and let me tell you that it's overwhelming. I recently visited a local convenience store.  A woman I knew since I was only ten was behind the counter, and I asked her for boxes. She quietly asked my mother "what grade I was in".

Mom chuckled as did I and said "In her second year of university"

The woman slightly taken aback told me a story that I remember vaguely, "I remember you came in when you were little not yet of age and you're mother was buying pull tabs and you wanted to pull on. And you pulled it and you won a hundred dollars. And said you were your mothers lucky charm. Seems like yesterday" she said.

It makes you realize that things pass quickly, and in the blink of an eye. You can have grown and turning twenty and in your second year of university and not even remember how you got there.

It's been a wonderful, traumatizing, life changing life I've lived. And it doesn't stop here!

What has changed for you? What memories do you remember from your childhood? 

~ N 

Crossing my fingers on this one

Pre-warning this post will not have very many pictures! It'll have none. I just want to tell you how things are going.

It would appear the sun is shining in my corner of the boxing ring. So basically without all the stupid vagueness my life has turned around for the better.

It happened in a few processes really over a four month span. It started rocky, which should be no surprise consider the events of my year. I had no job, I had no social life, I rarely left my house, and I was very depressed. All those things leading to the last.

Then after a set of very revealing conversations, I discovered this weren't actually what they appeared to be. Now, that store is much more then I would care to share. Since then, it's been up!

I have reconnected with someone very special to my future, and it would seem that despite the road we took was filled with a lot of huge holes, we are managing to do things right and both of us are happy. You might see this person on my blog in the future, so keep an eye out!

I am moving back to my favourite city, and school soon. Like in the next day or so. Though finances are a bit rocky, I now have faith that stuff like that will work out. And hopefully in time to pay the bills. (crossing my fingers on this one)

I guess a few things I've learned this whole month is
1. Things aren't always what they seem. 
2. People will lie to you, so remember who you SHOULD trust. 
3. Love rekindles, even when you think you don't deserve it
4. Life will turn around, no matter what curve balls it wants to throw at you. 

Has anything turned around for you lately?

~ N 

Music Mania Monday

This song I recently stumbled upon by a Instagram-er. She said it was part of her work out music and her new obsession. So I decided to listen to it. I loved it the first time it played.

This weeks Music Mania Monday is...

Roar - Katy Perry

Tips on packing!

It's the time of year again. Back to school, whether you're in elementary, middle, high or college/university, the days are coming to end. For me, it's packing, lugging, lifting and tearing time. So, here are some helpful hints for packing up your things.

1. Pack in stages
This is important because if you do it all at once or leave it to the last minute, things are carelessly forgotten or even worse things may get broken. Set aside at least four or five days dedicated to packing and collecting your supplies and belongings.

2. Get enough boxes/totes
Every year this is problem for me. Either I take too many boxes or not enough. Make sure you have a sufficient amount.

3. Plan ahead
This probably should be number one. But these are not in order of importance. Take the time to make a list of items you know you'll need. A helpful tip might be taking an inventory of things you brought home ensuring you pack at the things you came home with. Keeping track of that makes the whole situation a lot easier.

4. Pack efficiently and effectively
Making sure that there is not much in your boxes is as important as if there is not enough. Packing the appropriate amount is important. This ensures that when the lifting, lugging and tear part comes about you're not straining or hurting yourself.

5. Properly pack certain items. 
Make sure that all your items are properly packed. For example, glass and breakable items should have paper or paper towel wrapped around them with plenty of extra cushion around them in case a box may fall in the process. My rule of thumb is double wrap paper towel and securely wrap again with a towel.

6. Take breaks
This is important if you're doing the actual moving in. This year I have a large number of furniture items needing to be moved. If you feel tired, or hot, or hurt, stop and make sure you're rested. Especially in this hot sun.

7. Making packing fun
Though packing is probably one of the things I hate the most. Make it fun, do it with you mom, grab some of your closet friends and make an assembly line. Grab a bottle of wine, and put some things in some boxes. And be ready for the unload. Better get two bottles of wine!

Good luck in your new school year, everyone!

~ N 

Music Mania Monday

One of my all time favorite songs is sung by Celine Dion. She is one great woman!

This weeks Music Mania Monday is I'm Alive - Celine Dion is an inspirational song that could brighten even the darkest days! 

I don't mean to gloat but...

It's been a good weekend! I leave for school in about two weeks. Seems like my parents see it more as me sitting on death row and wish to experience all the fun in these last two weeks as they possibly can. Guess they miss me more then they admit. (insert winking face here)

My dad doesn't work weekends, however he works long days that start at 3 a.m. and involved some rough woods work. So even though he is tired he tries to make the best of the weekends.

Today, we went to one of a those great restaurants that make quality food but are seriously undervalued. Technically, it's more of a canteen/dairy bar.

We first went at the attempt to get ice cream. But we got a little meal first. It was honestly the best cheeseburger and fries I have ever had.

P.S. I got the ice cream too...

Little fact about me. I have a stomach the size of a 40 year old man.

Afterwards we stopped up to pick up supplies I needed for moving back...namely ass-wipe. Or rather toliet paper.

Yesterday was spent washing and waxing vehicles. Not as nice as what I did next. But I was definitely proud of the finish product. I also learned to parallel park - and had an accident with another vehicle. Good news is it was my own, and no one was hurt.

After we returned from our adventure into the city. We headed to the river. Honestly one of the most beautiful places on earth.

 Remember kids and everyone else for that matter - wear your life jacket always. 

It was the first trip I had taken with the motor on the back of my Dad's boat. So I took a causal excited selfie!

 Please excuse my hair...

I don't mean to gloat but I did the detailing on the boat we're in! I gloated, guys, sorry. 

As I go to embark on my second year of university, things are starting to pick up around my house. Boxes, and last minute buying. But I'm glad me and my family manage to find time to slow down and spend time together.

What are you doing to spend time with your family? 

~ N 

Music Mania Monday

This weeks Music Mania Monday comes from the late great Michael Jackson!

This is a song that I still love listening to. It has a powerful message for the world and for ourselves.

It's Man in The Mirror - Michael Jackson