It's another one of those, "sit back and reflect" days.
It's been two years since my grampa passed away. It's not easier, its just less in your face. I miss him a lot; and when I sit down like this and think about it, I still get teary-eyed. I can't believe how much has changed since then. I can't wait to go home to visit him. It's been almost a year since I've been there. I wish I could go more often, but being an hour an a half away doesn't help anything. My gramma is doing so well; although I regret not calling her on the fifth. I'm sure she would have loved to hear from me. I miss being next door to her; being able to talk to her everyday.
This past month has been a long one. I turned twenty-one, rekindled an old friendship, took a journey to a far off place and made the familiar mistakes I'm used to making.
My birthday was one of the best I've ever had. I had so many people come here from other places to celebrate with me. I appreciated it so much; I needed some home ties. We got dressed up and danced like there was no tomorrow. The night is a slight blur in time, but I remember every minute of it. I managed to take a leap of faith that lead to the loss of trust, self respect and a good friend. I think back on that night and try and imagine what it had've been like if I would have stood up for what I used to believe in; but let's face it, we grow up, we make mistakes and our morales change.
The following weekend my best friend and I hopped on the Greyhound and headed to Toronto; more fantastic memories. I don't think I would change any part of that weekend. I finally got a chance to see Wicked, the musical. It was beyond amazing, it was Wicked. We explored and managed to walk the whole of Toronto. I met some fantastic people that weekend; I'll likely never meet any of them again but they showed me what it is to be exactly who you are. You guys are such an inspiration to me; I wish you all the happiness in the world.
Also whilest in Toronto, I was able to visit an old friend. I hadn't had the opportunity to see her in well over 5 years. We met while on our student exchange in Switzerland; in the washroom of the Gymnase de Burier. When we came home, we both went out seperate ways. We were able to communicate via the internet and cellular devices; but being able to see her after so long felt so great. Unfortunately it was a short-lived visit; once we parted again I wondered when I'd see her again and I felt a small void. It just made me reminisce on all of the fantastic times we had, had in the past. She's one of the best friends I could ever ask for; even miles apart she's always there for me.
November was quite a productive month. I Look forward to what the rest of Decemeber brings. Although, if its anything like what we just went through; I would like to surrender immediately.
The past five days here, have been absolutely rediculous. We survived "Snowmaggedon" as they're deeming it. We managed to acquire nearly 100cm of snow in a meer three and a half days. The other day and a half were spent trying to dig out. College was closed, local city buses stopped running and the mayor nearly declared a state of emergency. Sheer chaos ran the city for a while. Needless to say, we've managed to survive; although we still have a lot of snow removal to do.
Exams are next week. I'm a little horrified however; I have a pharmacology exam worth 35% of my final grade, and its only 20 questions. The term "Make it or Break it" comes to mind. Wish me luck!
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