Turkeys, Stars and Cars.

Hey Everyone, how was your thanksgiving weekend?
Mine was full of so much stuff, I don't even know where to start. First, we drove to Vermilion, Alberta, and let me tell you, I kind of love that little town. When I was just a little kidlet, I always wanted to live on a farm and be able to see for miles and miles, and watch the stars at night. So here I was in small town Vermilion, and I could see for miles, (mind, Cara don't live on no farm) but the stars were incredible. I enjoyed it. And there were these cats everywhere, so cute, but kind of all over you, you know what I mean? But I love kitties. I almost wanted to take one back to res, but I didn't think Chris or my roomies would have liked that. You know what was fun? Cara has one of those old school Nintendos, with like the first Mario games, and they were so much fun. I've always wanted one of those, but I know that if I had one in my room, I would get EVEN LESS work done than I usually do.. That wouldn't be good at all.
So Friday night, we went out for dinner at the towns fancy restaurant, called Tuscany.. It was pleasant. Then we watched a couple movies, Fever Pitch, and Shakespeare In Love. Both were enjoyable. Then, the next mornin, we went to Sammys for some breakfast, and consequently, some peach juice. Micheal and Cara both said it was 'off" but I enjoyed it none the less.
Some things about Vermilion. ... While I was there, I sort of made fun of it a lot, things like Vermilion Road, and other things like that, but in reality, I actually love it. Remember how (a couple of minutes ago) I said that I could see the stars and for miles and miles? It's incredible. I'm not saying that I could ever live there, but I think that if I had a way of transportation, I could definitely stay there for awhile.

Speaking of stars.. The stars remind me of God's faithfulness to us, and not just because they are there, but because of this wicked experience I had awhile back, when I worked at good ol' Camp Kawkawa. This one night, Pele (lifeguard) and I were sitting out on the beach, and I was commenting on how I had never seen a shooting star. Pele and I waited for about 20 minutes, and then Pele suggested that we pray that God send us a shooting star. The sky was so clear, it was amazing. We prayed, and about 10 minutes after that, there was a shower of shooting stars. at least 20 or more of them. It made me think real hard-like. If God would answer the simplest prayer to send shooting stars to a couple of kids working at a summer camp, (and I do believe it was God, that was no coincidence.) then think how he answers prayers about important things. God is Faithful, He will never let you down. And when God answered that prayer to me at Kawkawa, He made himself so real to me.. All of the sudden, when I saw those shooting stars, I was overwhelmed. God Loves me! Those shooting stars were a gift beyond anything I've ever gotten before. And God sent them to me. Sometimes I think it's important to remember his faithfulness to us.. *Shrugs* Just a thought.

Anyways. Saturday after breakfast, I basically just chilled with mike while Cara made us an amazing turkey dinner. It was brilliant. I played Nintendo.. It's fun.
so we had turkey, and then the next morning, we sort of went to church, but then realized that we had to leave early to make it to spruce grove in time for Auntie Jana, cause she wanted to leave by 1:30 to get to Valley View, where my Uncle David was working on a rig.
SOOOOO A long drive later, we arrived in Valley View, took uncle David out for dinner, and then chilled at the hotel, played cards ect.... The next day we drove all the way back to Calgary..
It was a long day..
So now here I am. It's the 12th of October, and it's Andrews Birthday!
SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW! ASHLEY LOVES YOU!

I woke up this morning, and the sky had this orange tint to it, it was incredible, it bathed my room in a coppery color. I woke up at eight for my eight fifteen class, and I was totally ready to skip, but since I'm such a good girl, I got up and came to the school, only to find out that The prof called in sick and so now here I am, awake when I don't have to be.
Tonight, we have a floor meeting, and tomorrow, I have to work.. It should be great.
The schools in NV are all on strike, I'm kind of jealous, but I can't complain too much, because I finish school two months before the high school kidlets do.
Soon I have to get my butt to Edmonton to get fitted for my bridesmaid dress for Mike and Cara's wedding. Speaking of the dress, you'll never guess what color it is. Yeah that's right, it's definitely going to be pink, AND Guess what!? My Aunt gave me a pink vest and I wore it yesterday! I am scaring myself. So, going from a person who never wears pink, and who actually despises the color, here we go. Things are a changin. But Believe me, I will not buy my own pink clothes .. Not yet anyways.. .. OH You know what made me really excited? I talked to Sam yesterday, he just got back from London, and It made me really happy. I miss him a lot.
I can't wait until Christmas when I can see everyone.
Wooooo hoooo..
Ok I know that this blog is quite random, but that's just what you gotta deal with when you deal with me, alright?
So for now, I'm going to peace..

I love you all!
Love Forever: shle
xoxo


"A hundred days have made me older
Since the last time that I saw your face
A thousand lies have made me colder
And I don't think I can look at this the same
But all the miles that separate
Disappear now when I'm dreaming of your face
I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight it's only you and me"