TFG Support

A deeper look into a troubling issue Canada is facing as the Vancouver 2010 Olympics inch closer. 

Media - Global National. Monday, Nov 23, 2009.

http://www.globalnational.com/story.html?id=2257394

Secret Study Spot...shhh

For the past few weeks, the library has turned into the most popular place on campus. Between LARW Research Assignments and intense property cram sessions, the library has become impossible to study in. 

This week, Rachel and I discovered an amazing new study spot on campus. I can't give it away because, well then you would find us and that would defeat the entire purpose of the new study spot, but I can tell you that I am beyond productive in this new study room...well most of the time!

This week hasn't been the greatest. I've been battling a virus and spent more time coughing, sneezing, and sniffling through classes than anyone would have liked. Luckily, I have amazing parents and my father was able to call in some prescriptions for me. I'm FINALLY starting to feel a little better. My throat is still sore and I cough every 5 minutes, but my voice has finally returned (almost). Answering questions in class has been a little difficult without a voice, but hopefully this week will be much better. I've had great encouragement this week from all my friends - a little shout out to Amanda in Lethbridge! Wish you were on Regent campus with me again my dear!!

Rachel's best friend Heather is coming down for the week starting tomorrow and I'm so excited to meet her! It'll be so nice for her to have a friend from home...it makes me wish my best friend Noelle could magically appear and give me a big best friend hug! Christmas music is on a solid rotation in my room and in Rachel's car. From Celine Dion Christmas carols to a Disney Princess Christmas, we're in full Christmas mode. All I want to do is sit by a fire or twirl in the snow, watch Love Actually and decorate a tree. Instead, I'm sitting here making Contracts flashcards...oh well!

PS. the picture is of the Eaton's Centre Christmas tree back home..

And they strike again...

This time it was close to home. 

Hopefully, people will begin to notice that human trafficking is a domestic issue. It isn't something that just takes place overseas. It could happen anywhere, including right next door to you.  Shaniya Davis was an innocent young girl thrown into the child sex trade by her own mother. Human trafficking is a growing issue and until people begin to take notice, change can't take place.  

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/11/17/north.carolina.girl.dead/index.html

For more information, please visit www.thefuturegroup.org

Christmas Countdown

First off, my apologies for ignoring this blog for so long. After Fall Break, school took over my life. Between outlines and midterms and legal writing, I've barely had time to come up for air. 

Fall Break was a nice chance to catch up on some sleep, spend time with my friends, and reconnect with my family. I couldn't have asked for a better week. I've survived all my midterms & assignments and have started the final study countdown in preparation for semester finals. I'm slightly drowning in outlines and flashcards, but hopefully things will get better. 

I still haven't decided what I want to do for Thanksgiving. Although a trip home would be nice, it's a little too close to finals and I know I won't get any studying down back home...far too many distractions! I'm thinking a nice dinner with Rachel and her best friends Heather might be amazing. Everyone has been so nice to invite me to all their family events, it's been amazing! And Christmas is right around the corner. All my friends can attest to my absolute love for Christmas. I just get giddy thinking about the lights and the trees and the apple cider. It's the best time of the year. I can't wait for Christmas to get here! 

Autumn Love

I'm finally home (for the next week at least) and I couldn't be happier. It's a little chilly, but I'm getting used to the weather again. Definitely staying busy, but I'm hoping to tackle some homework later tonight.

Yesterday, I spent the day with my parents strolling through the Byward Market and indulging in our weekly Sunday Brunch at Chateau Laurier. Walking through downtown Ottawa, I almost forgot how beautiful it is here. The leaves, the people, the culture...I definitely love Ottawa.

Home

I just finished my last midterm so the countdown to home has officially begun. I wasn't really looking forward to leaving Virginia Beach for the week because I know I could be sooooo productive here, but now that Contracts is out of the way - it's all I can think about! 

(PS. those are my puppies Lola and O)

I am so excited for...

• XL one milk one sweetener coffee from Tim Horton's
  
• Lunettes from Moulin
  
• Early morning at the Byward Market
• Boxes and boxes of sour cream glazed timbits from Tim Horton's
  
• Mont Tremblant and postponed Thanksgiving weekend
  
• Work
  
• My amazing parents and our hilariousness
• Family Sunday brunch at Chateau Montebello
  
• My fuzzy slippers I forgot to bring to school
  
• My amazingly comfy beyond wonderful bed
  
• Snow & fall leaves
  
• HOCKEY (go Habs go!!)
• Chocolate cake at Milestone's
• My puppies Lola et O
• Metric concert
• Walks around Parliament late at night and park bench conversations
• Everything French

Weekend...

I'm sitting here on a porch, drinking delicious Tim Horton's coffee and studying contracts. It almost makes me feel like I'm at home, almost...

Today will consist of lots of studying for my midterm tomorrow, but the Fall Break countdown is ON! Friday, I leave for Ottawa and then Saturday I leave for Mont Tremblant bright & early. I am so excited for the mountains, food, and amazing company. I can't wait!! 

Tomorrow is Canadian Thanksgiving and I'm a little sad I won't be able to celebrate, but luckily my friends & family are delaying their Thanksgiving so we can celebrate together next weekend. No Turkey Time for me today....just lots & lots & lots of contracts!