1.23.2010
Getting Closer
Yesterday I finally went to the College and paid my admission fee, that's right I am on my way to attending a post secondary institution!! It's kinda scary but for once in the past year I finally feel like this is where I am suppose to go, why I'm not sure but in time I'm sure I'll find out. All I know is that this is the best I have felt about a university (well I guess it's college but whatever :P) since I've started thinking about the rest of my life. I applied to the Early Childhood Education program so that one day I can either work in a daycare as a level three or teach pre-school :) if I want to teach I actually have to take an additional 2 years at a university but that's fine by me!!
1.12.2010
December Recap
Wow time seems to move at a very steady pace, we're already into 2010!! So December was a very busy month and deffinatly did not feel like Christmas time :( I was working two jobs and trying to balance a social life (but it seemed like work took over), I now have a fantastic job at the Day Care close to where I live and it never ceases to be boring. There are some days where I feel like sticking the children in a room and leaving them there but then there are days where I absolutely love them.
When I finally did get a break from work it was Christmas (literally I worked at my other job until 6 on Christmas Eve). After I finshed up work I headed to my aunt and uncle's house where we had a program and that was fun. I love spending time with family :) On Christmas day we headed up to Calgary to spend some time with my dad's side of the family. It was truly amazing to me how every year our family grows and changes, my cousin was even commenting how soon i'll be bringing a new boy into the family...I don't think it will be that soon but you never know. All in all it was a good Christmas filled with family and less arguing then usual.
New Years Eve wasn't all that fantstic, I headed to the YSA dance and it was alright, it was all new to me so I didn't know what to expect from it. It was lame because we barely had a countdown and when the clock struck 12 we had a garbage bag of balloons fall from the roof and that was it...HAPPY NEW YEAR haha, there were some couples who were making the best out of their new year...yup next year I don't think I'll be attending :P
So with that I want to wish everyone a wonderful new year!!
When I finally did get a break from work it was Christmas (literally I worked at my other job until 6 on Christmas Eve). After I finshed up work I headed to my aunt and uncle's house where we had a program and that was fun. I love spending time with family :) On Christmas day we headed up to Calgary to spend some time with my dad's side of the family. It was truly amazing to me how every year our family grows and changes, my cousin was even commenting how soon i'll be bringing a new boy into the family...I don't think it will be that soon but you never know. All in all it was a good Christmas filled with family and less arguing then usual.
New Years Eve wasn't all that fantstic, I headed to the YSA dance and it was alright, it was all new to me so I didn't know what to expect from it. It was lame because we barely had a countdown and when the clock struck 12 we had a garbage bag of balloons fall from the roof and that was it...HAPPY NEW YEAR haha, there were some couples who were making the best out of their new year...yup next year I don't think I'll be attending :P
So with that I want to wish everyone a wonderful new year!!
11.16.2009
A Great Sunday :)
I love Sundays they are about the only thing that keeps me going durring the long week, I have to say that this particular Sunday was a great one. You see I had to give a talk in church yesterday and normally I leave the preparing until the last minute...haha...but this time I started preparing the night I found out about my assignment. I loved it!! It felt like the topic was for my benefit rather then the people I was speaking to.
My topic was 2 Nephi 32:5 which says " For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter by the way and recieve the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things, which ye should do." It was just what I have been searching for in the last few months!! When I got up to speak I didn't even sound nervous and I said everything that I wanted to, it was perfect. Also it seemed that alot of people enjoyed it because I kept getting comments on it, I even got two notes from the Love Box yesterday :) Also my mom was able to be there for my talk, it just so happened that she was doing visits as part of her calling. I loved having her there!!
To top off my Sunday I went over to Heather's house for a games night, normally I don't go to those type of things because I don't feel confident enough in a group of people I don't know that well. But yesterday I decided that I needed to get out more and I'm so glad I did. I finally feel like I'm getting to know some people.
So that was my Sunday :)
My topic was 2 Nephi 32:5 which says " For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter by the way and recieve the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things, which ye should do." It was just what I have been searching for in the last few months!! When I got up to speak I didn't even sound nervous and I said everything that I wanted to, it was perfect. Also it seemed that alot of people enjoyed it because I kept getting comments on it, I even got two notes from the Love Box yesterday :) Also my mom was able to be there for my talk, it just so happened that she was doing visits as part of her calling. I loved having her there!!
To top off my Sunday I went over to Heather's house for a games night, normally I don't go to those type of things because I don't feel confident enough in a group of people I don't know that well. But yesterday I decided that I needed to get out more and I'm so glad I did. I finally feel like I'm getting to know some people.
So that was my Sunday :)
11.09.2009
October
October is always a busy month in the O'Brien household, between birthdays, thankgiving and halloween it is always busy around here. Since I wrote an episle about Eric I should probably do the same with Chris. He is my youngest brother and by far the funniest person I've ever met, when I am having a bad day he seems to always make me laugh and it seems that we both go through a transfermation at about 9 or 10 at night...we are a tad bit crazy and that's what I'm going to miss when I move out. He is now 13 and I can't believe that it's been 13 years since I first met him :). I can't wait to spend eternity with him as well.
My birthday is also in October so again we had cake (it's no wonder that my parents complain about having to much sugar). On my birthday I hung out with my friend Julianna and that was fun and then I went home and had a good dinner with my family, I really am going to miss them all when I move out :(.
My birthday is also in October so again we had cake (it's no wonder that my parents complain about having to much sugar). On my birthday I hung out with my friend Julianna and that was fun and then I went home and had a good dinner with my family, I really am going to miss them all when I move out :(.
10.02.2009
happenings
So since the last time I posted there hasn't really been alot going on in my life, I am currently working and attending one class at the College. Doing both really dones't leave much time for me to hang out with friends and it kinda makes me feel like a hermet and I don't like it. You see when i'm at home my friends are at school and when they're home i'm either at work or school so our scedules never coinside.
I am taking a childcare course and that is actually one of the funnest classes I have ever taken, it definitely has many politial aspects to it as it is a goverment course but other then that it's great. I am also volunteering at the school here to gain some expeirence in the classroom so i know if i truly want to go into Early Childhood Education or stick to daycare work.
On a happier note I should be getting a cell phone soon!! Yay for actually being in the loop and texting people :P I have never owned a cell phone of my very own so I'm pretty excited to be able to own it and be able to pay for it myself :)
About a month ago my mom was called to be Stake Relief Society President, and just last week she was sustained, I was in class at the time she was set apart but I can't believe how spiritual she has become in the past month and a half. At first she was overwelmed but as time went on she realized that she was choosen for this calling and that she needed to accept it and move on, she has truly been an inspiration to me and I hope in the future I become like her. I don't envy her though...any stake calling is a pretty big deal and to be able to handle it with the poise she has takes a very strong woman.
Also today is my brothers birthday!!! It's weird to think that 15 years ago today Eric was born and brought into this family. I'd like to think that I named him because one day when my mom was very pregant she asked me what I thought a good name was and I told her if it was a boy Eric, and if it were a girl Ariel (yes it was off of The Little Mermaid, but give me a break I was 3 at the time!!) I am so glad that he was given to my family and I and can't imagine my life without him in it. There I go all mushy again...ohh well, I am truly grateful for him and can't wait to spend Eternity with him and the rest of my family.
I am taking a childcare course and that is actually one of the funnest classes I have ever taken, it definitely has many politial aspects to it as it is a goverment course but other then that it's great. I am also volunteering at the school here to gain some expeirence in the classroom so i know if i truly want to go into Early Childhood Education or stick to daycare work.
On a happier note I should be getting a cell phone soon!! Yay for actually being in the loop and texting people :P I have never owned a cell phone of my very own so I'm pretty excited to be able to own it and be able to pay for it myself :)
About a month ago my mom was called to be Stake Relief Society President, and just last week she was sustained, I was in class at the time she was set apart but I can't believe how spiritual she has become in the past month and a half. At first she was overwelmed but as time went on she realized that she was choosen for this calling and that she needed to accept it and move on, she has truly been an inspiration to me and I hope in the future I become like her. I don't envy her though...any stake calling is a pretty big deal and to be able to handle it with the poise she has takes a very strong woman.
Also today is my brothers birthday!!! It's weird to think that 15 years ago today Eric was born and brought into this family. I'd like to think that I named him because one day when my mom was very pregant she asked me what I thought a good name was and I told her if it was a boy Eric, and if it were a girl Ariel (yes it was off of The Little Mermaid, but give me a break I was 3 at the time!!) I am so glad that he was given to my family and I and can't imagine my life without him in it. There I go all mushy again...ohh well, I am truly grateful for him and can't wait to spend Eternity with him and the rest of my family.
8.14.2009
Summer Fun :)
Ok I haven’t blogged since my last depressing blog about how exams would kill me, but I am happy to report that I, Julie O’Brien passed every single one of my courses :) I actually did better on math then I had thought I would, which frankly feels awesome!!!
I also went to efy this summer; it was amazing and a good way to finish a 5 year tradition. Yes I was old but allow me to tell you my count for the age of the people who asked me to dance, 6/7 14 year olds, 6 15 year olds, 3/4 16 year olds, 2 17 year olds and 1 18 year old, let me remind you this was over the course of 2 dances. I was left wondering ‘do I really look that young???’ and my friend told me that because I’m short I look 15 or 16 years old….thanks Jaedan….haha. Other then that it was great and even Eric had a great time so he’ll be going back next year and I will be working :(.
Another happy note is that I got to attend a Taylor Swift concert. Rewind to January my friends boyfriend wanted to surprise her with T-Swift tickets and lucky for me he asked if I wanted to go as well, at that time I hated country, no really I hated old country songs and how they sounded like hoedown music, but I agreed to go never the less. I am so glad I decided to go because after listening to her songs…I LOVED THEM!!! They spoke to me in a way no other artist has ever achieved in doing.
So we left about lunch time and were way excited, and if I do say so myself, looking mighty fine!! :P I even decided to straighten my somewhat curly hair.
Finally it was time for the concert!!!!! The opening act was Kellie Pickler and she was actually pretty good and even told us that she liked our Canadian accents…I didn’t know we had accents but I guess to her we do.
When
I also went to efy this summer; it was amazing and a good way to finish a 5 year tradition. Yes I was old but allow me to tell you my count for the age of the people who asked me to dance, 6/7 14 year olds, 6 15 year olds, 3/4 16 year olds, 2 17 year olds and 1 18 year old, let me remind you this was over the course of 2 dances. I was left wondering ‘do I really look that young???’ and my friend told me that because I’m short I look 15 or 16 years old….thanks Jaedan….haha. Other then that it was great and even Eric had a great time so he’ll be going back next year and I will be working :(.So that has been my summer :)
6.12.2009
DSS
Sorry I haven't been on very much lately it seems that studying and work has taken over my life :P I am so excited that school is almost over!!! I just want to move on, no more high school drama, no more government tests and finally I will get to meet some new people!! But to get to that point I need to get past my DSS (Diploma Stress Syndrome), if anyone has any pointers on how to get a good grade on exams that the government writes so that the person who gets high 80's low 90's gets a 65% then feel free to tell.
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