Today

My decision to start watching Downton Abbey was almost as wonderful as my decision to attend bail court for the majority of the daylight hours.

I also did all my laundry which is quite an achievement these days.

It was a good day, this is t-bear signing off

It's been awhile, i know.

So, funny story... it's not actually a funny story but "funny story" seems to be the socially acceptable way to begin an anecdote.
So, funny story, today while Sam and I were headed towards the stairs near the east side of the building going down to the caf, I was abruptly stopped at the calling of my name. It would appear that Julia, a friend I met on a cruise three years ago, attends the same college as I do.
Irrelevantly, the wind has decided to show us who's boss today, which isn't wonderful because there is fluffy snow atop every roof within sight. I am so glad I have returned to my little home safely and don't have to leave again until Monday morning.
In other news, I have discovered that strong fingers are not only helpful whilst typing on a typewriter but also when participating in the excellent sport of volleyball. Especially after one has not actually played volleyball in almost a year.
It is day 4 of my 5 Day Food Diary and I am quite proud of myself for actually remembering to fill it out. I feel as though I am either eating too much or describing my food too much, judging by the amount of lined papers I have already filled out. I will feel much better when Sunday rolls around and I don't have that feeling that someone's watching me while I eat everything.
On that note, the Bench had a wonderful cheesy garlic bread pizza on the menu for today. I may or may not have enjoyed a slice.
We have a Tassimo sitting on the counter, so I thought it would be fun to get some Cadbury hot chocolate for it. Then I opened the bag and found out that there are actually two of the little cups for each mug of hot chocolate. I don't know what to do now, I tried reading the box but it didn't help me any.
Lastly, I struggled through A Dance with Dragons and loved it dearly. I fear that George will sit down and begin to write the seventh novel and realize that he doesn't have any characters left because he has killed them all. I am currently reading The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey and I find it quite wonderful. It has a similar storyline to that of The Host, but I shall enjoy it nonetheless.


It's cold out there, stay inside, this is t-bear signing off

Off to school we go.

I moved in a little over a week ago and started classes last Monday. Over the course of the past week I have discovered that there are many new things around campus.

1. There is now a Subway in the school cafeteria, or servery as the sign above the door states.

2. The first years are an excellent bunch of people who get along surprisingly well.

3. There are three possible paths to take from my little home to the school. I take the one that is most convenient.

4. The pub has a new menu. I haven't been able to try it yet but I've heard it's quite wonderful.

5. I have classes in the HT building this year. This is not helpful on Wednesday morning right before lunch because all the wonderful smells from the Bench waft down to our classroom and cause a ruckus in my stomach.

6. There is now an express Timmies in the cafet...I mean servery. This is either good or really bad.

7. There is also a "bulk barn" in the servery. This is very bad.

8. The Bench now takes debit.

9. The elevator is just a slow as always which is great incentive to take the stairs.

I have also started my fitness class. We have covered two weeks of classes and already my glutes are feeling it. I have also been able to master the art of the modified push-up. I can proudly say that I did 14 push-ups in a minute yesterday.

I went for a walk in the neighbourhood over the weekend and I have discovered that there is a park at the end of the street! I have never lived down the street from a park before so this is such an exciting discover. I plan to visit said park frequently before I leave this neighbourhood.

The word of the day today is: hypothalamus. I learned that yesterday in fitness class.

Go find a park, this is t-bear signing off

Laughter...

is the same in every country, in every language, and in every heart.
Laughter is of joy and of humour.
It has the power to make one smile and it has the ability to make one cry. It is of no mind, yet it has it's own mind.
Laughter feeds the soul.


this is t-bear signing off

A story.

Dear Reader:

I have a story to tell you today. It is about the great unknown and the ability to accept that which is not yet known.

This story is not one that will make you cry or one that will make you laugh. It is precisely for information.

There was a child. She is no older than you or I, but is the perfect age.

This morning was a hard one for her. Although she knew of the task set before her, she was not sure she was prepared for it. There was stuff to be packed, goodbyes to be had, and one good au revoir to the bookshelf. She just didn't feel ready for it. Everything had come so quick this time and nothing was organized yet.

After a stressful half hour of packing too much stuff into the back of the little car, they were on the road.

There was a brief mournful goodbye directed towards the house of the much loved grandparents who had been lost in all the preparations and never received their much deserved goodbyes.

There was much laughter after the driver stated that all passengers should address a certain funny face towards the passengers of cars passing theirs.

There was embarrassingly loud, off key singing all around but neither passenger felt the need to be embarrassed because they were alone in the vehicle.

Finally, there was much distress and excitement. The distress was caused by a certain feeling that things could possibly not work out in her favour. The excitement was caused by the wonderful feeling that adventures lay ahead and she was going to be the one to embrace them, no matter what.

She was dropped off at the house with all her belongings and the reassurance that her brother would return soon with a friend.

What she didn't expect was the amount of people who were occupying the house at that moment. After introductions and a grand tour she was feeling better about her situation.

A shelf and mirror were installed upon her walls and she was left alone to evaluate her life.

She went to the mall with her brother and his friend and had a hard time keeping track of the brother.

She had a stressful time in the grocery store trying to collect her own items while apparently also collecting her brothers snacks.

She returned to her new little home after the mall and took some time to unpack her belongings. It didn't take long to get everything in it's place. Then she felt a little better about the situation. She sat down in front of the television to watch a show on Netflix.

Whilst in the middle of the first episode she was interrupted by the noise of her roommates. This is where things get interesting.

They brought in the groceries. At separate times they each approached her to ask if she had eaten supper or not. Then they each proceeded to tell her of the pasta with cream sauce that they would be preparing and if she would like to join them in eating it.

What she didn't know at the time is that those roomies are both culinary students and that the pasta tasted amazing. She thoroughly approves of the house choice.

After a day of stress and distress, excitement and enjoyment, she could safely say that things are much more put in place than they were when she awoke but fifteen hours earlier.

this is t-bear signing off