Bullying

We were all bullied. Some more than others. I certainly was. Mrs. Cant was what kids called me in grade 3. I got called gay and fag in high school by Jennifer Richardson ALL the time.

Yep. That's right. I named a person. So what? I'm sure she's grown up, by now. If she ever reads this blog, I'm sure she'll likely either a.) feel bad or  b.) feel right. Either way, I don't really care.

Rick Mercer's rant from yesterday about bullying. I think he says it all, so no need for me to elaborate...

Halloween-ie!

Oh Halloween! How much do I love thee? So many fun memories from so many fun, amazing nights!

2007 - Indiana Jones
This was our first year at Chris' annual Halloween party. We had so much fun! It's so hard to believe, but I barely knew this amazing group of people!

Looking for adventure!

Me and my new friend (and her girls).

Our group of ruffians (Vicky Pollard, Pirate Wench, Army Guy, and Indiana).

2008 - Mormons

Kind of a lame-o costume year, but we managed. Thus began a theme of going in a group for costumes, even if this group was 2. 

Can we tell you about this new religion type thing?

She was the 'it' girl at the party in 2008...

Take me home!

2009 - Stray Cats (or The Cats Who Couldn't Make it on Cats)
This was by far one of the best Halloweens EVER! The makeup was a blast to wear, I got to channel my best Tom Brady, and I got into a fight with a tree (it won). 

Tom Cat, Hello Kitty, Liza Meowie, Snagglepuss.

Kisses, or purrs?

Getting closer to that fight with the tree.

2010 - French Courtiers
First rented costume...we were either obnoxious or amazing (depending on what mood you were in). Note how Phil is our older brother...

Oh mon dieux!

Au chante

Bisous!

2011 - STAY TUNED! It's going to be amazing!

Thankful

With one of my favourite holidays - Thanksgiving - fast approaching, I've been thinking over the past few days of what I'm thankful for. While I could go on and on about all the things I'm truly thankful for, I'll leave it at a few.

I'm thankful for Kyle. He makes me laugh every day. He makes me smile. He makes me happy.

I'm thankful for my parents. They make me want to try harder.

 

I'm thankful for my brother and sister-in-law. They make me feel blessed to have such great siblings.

I'm thankful for my close group of friends. They make me realize how important it is to have people you love take part in the rich experiences of life.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

I'm thankful for my job. I get to go to work each day and create things I can be proud of. I also get to meet some very interesting and entertaining people!

 

I'm thankful for many other things. I could go on.

Basically, I'm thankful that I'm so lucky.

Happy Thanksgiving!