I will quit my job.
I will pack my bags.
I will leave my apartment...

...I will find another apartment.
I will find a ride.
and I will move to Québec in January.

This week started out pretty well.

I mentioned that after Saturday night's debauchery, I was staying at the 4805 (let the 4805 from now on refer to Lyd/Gab/Nico's place) since my volunteering thing was the next morning and it was only like 1km away from their place. Let us take it from there.

Natalia & Oriana left in a rush without saying anything because when Natalia approached Oriana and me when we were at the bar & CS Mexican guy was buying us drinks (Coca Cola & water, respectively, haha), she asked me, "so hey, what's the time?" I told her, 2:35am, and she looked at me and went "WHAT!! Oriana, we have to go!!! Tell everybody we had to leave, byeeeeeeeeee!"

...She really did leave just like that, hahaha. Poor girl had to get up at 6:30am & be AT work at 7:30am.

Shortley thereafter, Lydia and I left -- Gab & Nico were dancing and didn't want to leave just yet, but they arrived at the apt. only 15 minutes after us. We ended up staying up for an houurrr just talking, and then we finally went to sleep at 4:30am.

I got up at 8:45am (after having had to get up nuuuumerous times throughout the night and drink water like crazy), managed to make myself presentable and went to my first day of volunteering. That day, it was a children's event (that's why it was in the morning), but the bands were good. I had the guest list, so I only did anything during the beginning of each show, and then the rest of the time... I did a whole lot of nothing. I LEFT there at 4:30pm. Oyyyyy. Sooo tireeeeed.

That night, Lorena came over to my place to give me mah burdei prayzen but we ended up talking a buuuunch... especiallly about religion. And about the fact that apparently, she's a total animal lover. Haha. It was really nice. =)

Tuesday, yesterday, I left work and chilled out at a café for an hour until I had to go to my second day of volunteering. I ended up arriving late, even though I was not far away AT ALL, because there was a manifestation (a strike?) near the Cabaret Just Pour Rire. Anyway, it wasn't a problem.

My task for the night? Sit on a stool and don't let anybody w/o a pass pass the "Staff Only" door. OoooOOOOooo. I know.

Perks? Front row, whaaaaaaaaaat. Bands and singers and photographers and managers coming in and out, in and out... It was awesomeeee. =D

The first show was Usthiax, just a guy with his guitar. Really pretty voice!! And the second show was Amylie... hip/hop-R&B by a girl and in French... and it was FUCKING. AMAZING. OMG... If I had had the money, I would've bought her CD... I'll link you guys up... [HURR] Seriously, I was enchanted, I loved it so much.

Tonight! I'm gonna go see Lac Estion... YET AGAIN =) I just want to clean and make a li'l dinner fo' masself before I go. =) Hooray for gettin' in for free to concerts... for doing nothing volunteering!! ;)

My weekend was GUH-REAT!!!!!!!

My birthday was officially on Friday. My dad & my bro called me in the morning as soon as I had gotten to work (my mom called me at night). I wasn't expecting anything at work, just 'cause I didn't want to be disappointed if they didn't do anything for me. Well, turns out that Diana gave me a present, her daughters sent me candy and a card (her daughters, Tatiana & Shanna love me, what can I say? ;) ), Francine bought me lunch and a cake... they sang me Happy Birthday, I had candles, they decorated the kitchen... awww, it was really sweet, I loved it. =)))) Diana gave me an amaaaazingly soft colorful scarf with a hat... YAY! =D

I left work and I went straight to Métro (where I used to work) to buy chicken wings, since that's what I decided I would do for my potluck. I realized that they have now changed the uniform, and the ONLY people working there that I recognized, were Josie and that little bitch Sebastien, who is the one I always want to completely avoid when I do go there, and is unfortunately the first person I ALWAYS see. D=< I can't believe there is absolutely nobody else... Well--Actually, I can. Eugh, How could you work there for more than one year? ACTUALLY, it's funny, because it was exactly a year ago, that I started working there, at Métro! I remember my training day was on the day before my birthday, hahahaha...

The potluck was aweeeeesomeeee. The people I wanted to be there were there, and I thank them soooo much for it!! ♥♥♥ I'm also so glad Laura invited so many of her friends, I had so much fun meeting cool new people like Kaleb & Giles. =)

The food was soooo gooood. We had like 3 chocolate desserts ([YES]!), my chicken wings, Laura's potato salad, Lydia's guacamole, Natalia's fruit salad and Marie-France's amaaaaazing spring rolls -- definitely the highlight of the night!! Sooo amaaaazing, Marie-France & her handy helper (aka Natalia) set up camp at the table and started making the spring rolls from scratch.... soooo coooool, I was in awe. =DDD

I had a lot of fun talkin' to people... I've come to the realization the I love having people over... and the fact that I have roommates like Laura & Marie definitely helps... they're so cool, open and nice, I'm really happy. =)

The next day: WOKE UP AT 4PM! I sent a text message right then to Natalia, just to be a bitch, since she was leaving work at 4pm... hahahaha, she had started work at 6:30am. ;) Awww, 'citica. ♥

Met up with Natalia & Oriana at Mont-Royal métro at 9:15pm, went to the SAQ and got us some Absolut: Citron & cranberry juice. We got to Nicolas place and quickly proceeded to get highly highly tipsy. Then just drunk. We were having so much funnnnn, and finally, ALRIGHT, LET'S GO TO EL CACTUSSSSSS. So we wobbled ourway over there, holding on to each other. We were: Natalia, Oriana, Gabrielle, Lydia, Josuué, Nicolas, his new roommate... and that's it, I think. I was drunk, I'unno.

I had never felt so happy to give $5 to a bouncer. HAHAHA!!

It was an all-salsa club, and I was a bit hesitant, since, you know... not everybody likes salsa, and I really care about everybody being comfortable... but WE HAD FUNNNN, mannnnn! All of us!! Ohhhh yeah, Olivier was there, and el bobo abrió la jetota and invited Richard & Ali. Well! They didn't ruin my night, I just ignored them, which is usually easy, but even easier when hella tipsy.

Events of the night:
-No hook ups.
-Some guy I had met at a previous CS meeting bought me a tequila.
-While dancing with Gabrielle, Ali smashed his head onto a glass and was bleeding.
-Nicolas was being hit on by a Mexican girl who "knew what she wanted" --HIS words!
-I dance in a very "personal" way? I don't know if that's good or bad.
-So I was sitting down for a few moments, and I see that Gabrielle has been dancing with some guy for some time, so I'm just looking, and then she looks at me too, and she gives me this "OH GOD, SAVE ME" look. So I put on my cape and I went. I was like, "Gabrielleeeeeeee it's my birthday, and I haven't danced with youuuu" so I just take her and we start dancing. The guy just stands her, right there next to us. I just ignore him, hoping he'll get the hint. A good minute goes by, and HE'S STILL THERE. So I'm like, "Gab, let's go to the bathroom!" And the guy follows us, all the way to the fuckin' bathroom. And just STANDS THERE right outside!! So we're just waiting there, and suddenly he OPENS the door, to the Women's bathroom, and tells me, "Je te trouve TRÈS POSSESSIVE comme amie! Je m'en vais!!" And all I could do was laugh... I'm a very possessive friend, apparently. Hell, if I see a friend that needs help, I'll help her dammit. That guy made my night. =D

Natalia & Oriana stayed at my place (Natalia had to be AT work at 7:30am, and Oriana lives to far), and I stayed at Gab/Lyd/Nico's place 'cause it's only 10 minutes away from where I was volunteering, so we left the club at around 3am, and went to bed at 4:30am, after talkin' for a good while, repasando la noche. ;) It was sooo much fun!! =D

22, you have a lot to live up to, 21 was hella good. But at least, it started out amazingly. Thankies to everybodyyyy!!!! ♥♥♥

An entry written in 5 minutes before I have to go to sleep... IS IT POSSIBLE??

Let us see...

So! I'm feeling a loooooooot better thanks to my newly compressed best friends: EXTRA-STRENGTH TYLENOL DAY & NIGHTTIME PILLZZZ. Much love to them mofo's.

I'm organizing a potluck at my house for my birthday so that our gathering ends up being a bit more homey and especially so that my friends can meet my awesome roommates, Laura & Marie! =D I hope it's a good night. I also hope people will stumble out of it! ;)

Sunday the 25th of October was one of the nicest days I've seen since the summer ended. The weather was aaaaaaabsolutely PERRRFECT. I got up at 10h30, went to church, bought Lorena's bday present--OH THAT'S ANOTHER THING. What's up with me buying Christmas/Birthday presents so much in advance? No more of the usual freak out OMG, WHAT SHOULD I GETTTT? Well... tant mieux. =) Anyhoo, bought Lorena's bday present, went home and got ready to meet up with Gabrielle & Lydia chez eux. Deciiiiiiided to whip out the Raptor!!!! =D

*UPDATE:* This is what I look like RIGHT NOW.



...And all I did was take my jeans off and my sweater off. I loooooooove wearing colorful stuff underneath everything, even if nobody ever sees it. ;)

So the Raptor! I put on my funky leather jacket and clothed myself well because of the slight cold, even though the day was beauuuuuuuutiful. =) It took me a good hour I think to arrive at Gab/Lyd's place, and there we just fooled around and watched "[La Grande Séduction]." I LOVE THAT MOVIE!! Guys, it is a MUST SEE... It's hilaaaaaarious. XD

Alright, more updates coming up little by little in the next few days, gotta get back into the groove, but for now, I really gotta do my Arabic hw!! A crazy weekend is approaching...

AND MY BIRTHDAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! =DDDDD


--Btw, totally failed in updating in 5 minutes; I started writing this yesterday. D:

Hello children, I iz ALIIIIIIIIIIVE! I miss LJ life...

Many many many a thing has happened in the last two months... SO LET US (try to) BE BRIEF!

I am sick. I think... Or at least, I am on my way to getting sick. GARGH, that sucks. I woke up yesterday with a sooooooore throat that lasted all day, and by the time I was arriving home, I started to lose my voice. I've been taking care of myself, drinkin' a lot of tea, and "hot water with honey & ginger" like Lydia prescribed. =) And it has been helping, I believe! Plus, it's yummy. =)

Tonight is a Saturday night, and it is also Halloween. However, I'm not at any party or anything... I thought I didn't care, but then in the metro I saw all these people dressed up, and I felt a bit, "awwwww." =( But,:

1. I really want to take care of myself, 'cause I don't want to be getting sick as often as I did last winter.
   
2. We're in recession!!! And by we, I mean me. I gotta start sacrificing certain luxuries 'cause I needz to be saving money for more important stuff. (School, travels, legal stuff, etc.)
   
3. NO GOOD PARTIES. >=/ Or at least, no parties that really interested me.

I gotta admit, the last point was the one that weighed the most, haha. I guess I keep comparing it to last year's; LAST YEAR'S WAS EPIC. I had sooooooooo much fun... PLUS, I had my first CouchSurfer EVAR exactly one year ago, awwwwwwww, Alena! =) =) =)

So instead! Natalia made ajiaco chez elle and even though I was like ummmmmmmmmmmm I don't know if I want to goooo ('cause I was drawing =D & was all comfyyy), but... it's ajiaco. And I'm sick, and ajiaco could only make me feel better.

...And make me feel better, it did. (Especially after thirds.) ;)

I love having such soirées with Natalia & Lorena 'cause it makes me SO. EXCITED. about going to Colombia. Eeeeeeee so many things to do and visiiiiiiiiiit!!! Rozo... CON MUCHO ORGULLO!! ;D

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By the time I came back from Toronto, I had sooooooo much stuff to get done, I decided to make a huuuge list. I started to go a bit insane with the list, in the sense that my only purpose in life during a period of 2 weeks, was just to be able to check things off the list. --I need to get back on that. BUT, that's not the point. Where I was going with this is that in that list, I put "Find out more info about Arabic class."

I don't know if I ever mentioned this, but back in like... April or May I think, I found an ad in the paper of a person that gave Arabic classes. I called back then, and left a message, and then they called me back, but then I just... never called back. In either case, I neeeever erased the phone number, 'cause you know, "just in case." So, when I was in my groove of "I need to check things off my list!!" I called the lady and set up an appointment for her to find out my level, and... that was that! I started at intermediate level and I've already had about 3-4 classes. =D =D =D I love it, I'm so happy!! I had class yesterday, and she even gave me some supplementary homework =) I love it when teachers do that, it means that they think you could be more advanced and they want to encourage that. ...I think! ;) IT'S HARD TO BE HUMBLE (<--Inside joke) ;)

Thursday night, I went to my info session for Coup de Cœur Francophone, 'cause I'ma be a volunteer!!! I'm soooo excited... PLUS, I get to go to all the concerts for FREE!!! =D It's amazing how this whole all-French thing is still intimidating at first, but, I understand everything... and now, if I have the opportunity to tell a joke, I don't let it pass up! Like yesterday, I helped break the ice a bit, hehehehe ;)

Earliest this week, I got to go to the movies with Marie-France to watch a Bollywood film, "La famille indienne." It lasted 3½ hours... it even had an intermission! Hahaha... I loved every minute of it. Even with all the serendipities and cheesiness and the "no-fuckin-way-that-ever-could-happen"s and clichés, it still managed to make laugh hysterically and even CRY. =') Then Marie-France and I got to have a heart-to-heart. ^^

I'll leave this entry right here and I'll write another one tomorrow while at work... I wantz to go to sleep, and Nathan is waiting for me, haha. Regression to be continued!