Psyched

Leaving for Vancouver in Three hours... are you jealous.

No I didn't mail the postcards but it's a thirteen hour drive I am certain I will have time to write them and mail them.

Some of you have postcards and packages on the way.


Two weeks from today I will be in Moncton. If I have the money I am coming to CB for a visit too.

I will be flying into Halifax August 9th...

I miss you!

Briefing

I am almost finished packing I WILL mail out postcards tomorrow.. No really!

I did lose weight this summer.. Carrying all those beer cases has toned up my arms!

I am going to miss living in a male dominated town, especially labouring males, something about a man who is getting dirty and sweaty all day is very erotic. (Mind you they do clean up very nice, and most of the men are perfect gentlemen, a majority being easterners of course.).

I will miss the cool people I have met here. I get attached too easily.

I will also miss the shitload of money I make every night, as well as the other great perks with my job, ie free food and entertainment.

I am bringing home half a suitcase full of books... Most of which I stole back from my brother, and some he insisted I read.

I have this whole new inner confidence, Which is so awesome.

I am going to cry a lot in the next two days, because I am a baby and I will miss my parents.

Laura got home safe, which is a huge relief.

I should be in bed it's 3:45 am, my friends back is are signing into messenger as they get ready to leave for work.. I just got in a half hour ago from work.... *YAWN*

I bought more wild hair dye.....

Did I mention I am getting new piercings when I get home....

Amazing Weekend Part 3

I have to pack... I have to pack I have to pack... Why is it I am a professional procrastinator? I know I have to do it... I always put things off to the last minute... What's wrong with me?

Ok Part three.


So while leaving the Wild Rose Saloon, Friday night, I noticed poster for male exotic dancers coming to Grade Cache... I didn't think to much about it till I checked the date, it was for the very next night. "Naomi and Jaclyn you are not going to believe this"

Fast Forward to Saturday afternoon... We went out for lunch bought some party supplies.. I got this really wicked body sugar scrub with really awesome smelling whipped souffle body cream, got my hair cut and we all got our eyebrows waxed. We were supposed to go white water rafting then go horseback riding but thanks to the horrid weather we just chilled out ad enjoyed each others company... People started coming over for Naomi's birthday celebration, presents were opened... We made her wear this really gaudy tiara... Then everyone would know it's her birthday.

We were a little late getting there... The show was supposed to start at 10 we show up around 10:30 the strippers are making their rounds, selling tickets for "lap dances" ad posters and crap.... They also sold raffle tickets to win stuff after the show... I was wearing my school girl skirt and my brand spanking new Metallica t-shirt (its' so beautiful), and one of the strippers start flirting with me about liking school girls... *yawn*.... Which was funny until the other one noticed my t-shirt... Ten minute conversation with a stripper about metal, and movies... I received the death glares from almost every female in the bar... Too funny...

it was a funny show... Some was hot.. Some was NOT...

We got some crazy pictures had some good laughs... It was just an awesome time... Just being with my friends and having fun.

Special

I am five hits away from 10,000 hits, since Decemeber...

I have friends counting down the days till I get home.....

I have co workers who enjoy working with me, and say they will genuinely miss me.

I have made good friends out here, who don't want me to leave....

I have a manager who says I keep her "level".

My baby brother wants to hang out with me on his birthday...

I have a friend who is letting me live with her, and is angry because I am not going to be there August first.

I had 327 hugs on my hug counter....

I feel so special...

Thank you.

Amazing Weekend Part 2

We return to Naomi's I crash out on the couch... We wake up around 2ish.. I pop in shower and we hit the road for Hinton.... It's a nice drive mostly through the mountains... We see a tiny bit of wildlife... we get in and pick up Jaclyn and Richard (Naomi's 20 year old cousin) at the Greyhound station. Naomi and I are starved, we hadn't ate since 8 am and it's 5pm, we head to BOSTON PIZZA ( I enjoy Boston Pizza especially their cactus cut nachos, which we shared an order of)... I ordered the birthday girl a muff diver ( a shooter buried in a martini glass full of whipped cream, no hands allowed) and the entire staff comes marching out singing and clapping and delivers it to the table... I have some great pictures of her doing her shot.

We had great food and then headed out back for Grande Cache... We had a full night of celebrating and catching up, I hadn't seen Naomi since the previous June and Jaclyn since April, the two of them hadn't seen each other since May so... yea I felt sorry for Richard cause we all bubbled and giggled like fools.

We got back, got changed.. headed out to the WILD ROSE SALOON... Not a bad place, owned by a lovely lady, with an all female staff... Which was cool, all very friendly girls... Richard and I went and played pool while Jaclyn and Naomi danced to Michael Jackson's Billie Jean...

Then I joined them on the dance floor for some Shiny Disco Balls... We danced, and danced and we danced some more... I had the most amazing time... I had HUGE blisters on my feet, but I didn't care... We met this guy "Randy" supposedly one of the town "studs" (it's a male dominated town more so than GP) and Noami dared Jaclyn to make out with him... hehehehehehe..... I thought he was a douche he was wearing this t-shirt that was a little too tight... then I read the band name on the shirt and that well he can't be all bad so I asked him about it.


Jamie: Iron Maiden shirt eh?
Randy: Yea.
Jamie: You like Iron Maiden?
Randy: Naw it's just a shirt...

FUCKING MORON!

I could go into even further details about what a douche bag this guy was but... really that two second conversation just about says it all... It's just a shirt... fucking idiot.

We get back to Naomi's place and grab our Boston Pizza Leftovers... hit the hay... We are going white water rafting, horse back riding and swimming the following day...

It's raining... no riding wet stinky horses... no white water rafting... no swimming... Instead we go to the local "mall" and buy birthday supplies... Balloons, presents, hats.. Plates and a cheesy "birthday" tiara... I also got my eyebrows waxed and hair cut for 20$ (which in GP it's 35$ just to get hair cut).

Oh did I mention the strippers?

Working again... Possibly till 3 am (i start at 3pm) and then possibly again at 8 am.... I told them if I have to work to three and be up again for 8am I want a hotel room with a jacuzzi!!! so there!


There is more to my fantastic weekend... I have some AWESOME pictures...

I mailed some postcards today... If you want a postcard email me your address.

capergrl@gmail.com

Amazing Weekend Part 1

I slept from 4 am till 5:30 am on Thursday night, I had to pack I was excited 4 whole days off work... Up to that point i had only 8 days off since May 24th... I woke up my poor Dad to drive me to the bus stop.. *yawn* it was raining.. it was cool and I was exhausted... I got in the "bus" it was a cargo van for Greyhound... Climbed into the back with another girl who had a pillow... peace and quiet minus the two old ladies who did not stop narrating everything as it happened... two minutes outside of Grande Prairie and I was snoozing.. I woke up as the van bumped along this dirt track into a rest area. Some dude had a little too much to drink the previous night and needed the facilities...... I slipped back to sleep and next thing I knew I was stumbling out the swinging doors and Looking for Naomi... I spot her and we grab my bag and slide into her beautiful Honda Civic... It's a five speed... That's my girl!

She had just completed a 12 hour back shift at the hospital (she's a RN, full degree from St FX.), she was hungry so we swung over to Subway, for a quick bite before we both head to her place for a much desired sleep. I climb out of the car int eh parking lot, my eyes still heavy, and then I look up, it took my breath away.. The MOUNTAINS.. the majestic, paralysing Rockies...

had to go to work.. will continue soon............

apologies

I will update... I WILL! I worked 10 hours yesterday, was exhausted... i wore heels to work... i am an idiot...

i miss you...

Did someone say Megadeth?

Quickly

Until I get to write a proper update, I have a few quick things to mention.

Found THIS on Locals, was honestly concerned about wetting my pants, it is bloody well hilarious.

Did I mention how awesome my weekend was?

Gave notice at both Jobs today..... I feel really appreciated at both jobs I have amazing co workers, and my managers are really cool... especially Deb at Barcelona's nicest manager ever.

I am going to Vancouver on July 30th, heading to Victoria August 2nd ish? to visit the Divine Davinna, (uber excited) and flying to Halifax probably the 8th or 9th ish. I am not sure if I am goingto venture back to Calgary before heading home (which I would love to do). I will be back in Moncton before August 13th, possibly the 11th. I am hopingot get to Cape Breton sometime in August, though depending on job/apartment search and what not... I am uncertain.


I have to get back to work... I calculated my work time, since May 24th, I have had 11 days off....my next day off is July 30th.... Whew no wonder I have been exhausted.

I have blew my knee out 4 times since Saturday night... and i may have to have my foot re-broken when I get home...

I will tell you about my weekend... so amazing...

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

MOST AMAZING WEEKEND!

Detailed report when ever I return from work.

Hope you are all healthy, happy and had a fantastic weekend as well.

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ecstatic

have tons to say

went to Edmonton... seen Jaclyn and Aimee... bought some of the most amazing things

could not be happier...

off to dye Laura's hair then heading to "Dukes" it's the cowboy bar... we are in the wild west, therefore, we have to see a cowboy.. with the boots, belt buckle and of course the hat... going to try to have picture taken with the "hat"!

will try and update later.....

Tears

WHY?

gargamel and azriel

I want to taste the salt on my face, the smell of the ocean slipping into my nose, the feel of the water on my skin, the warmth of the sand between my toes... The calmness that envelopes me when I gaze out at the skyline, sorting through my jumbled thoughts...

We would walk all over town late at night, on most days we watched the sun come up, with smiles on our faces that no one could wipe off.. We giggled about boys, the ones we mutually liked and the ones who had stolen our interest... neither of us with the desire to commit... we had crushes, we had heartache, we had fun.......

We would dance the night away, laughing and talking about everything... there was no secrets between us, even the ones you wanted no one to ever know you would tell me... we shed tears in your bathroom, we dyed hair and made pasta salad in your kitchen.... we watched movies, and entertained int eh living room... we would jump int eh car heading off on crazy adventures, or just trying to escape the call centre grind.....

You are gone know... the girl I knew, replaced by someone much thinner, much wiser, much older... much more cynical and weak....

I wonder if I will ever have you back, now you have made your choice, and I respect that, but I don't... I pretend I understand it... but i don't.... my path has changed.,.. I grabbed hold of my reins pulled myself back in and have chosen to become an "adult" thanks to some harsh yet very wise words from some rather strange friends of mine..

you talked in you riddles of me..and i was flattered and foolish, thinking I could ride out here and save the day, show you that you were living wicked ways... I saw what you were doing and I ran away, promising to come back, thinking I could reload... I came to realize that I can[t force you to change your ways, to leave your life, to lead your life......

i gazed into the abyss and i realized it swallowed my friend....

I will keep one hand by the edge my friend... to pull you out, when you are ready to grab it... if you never return from the abyss, I will stand at your grave and I will weep... for a girl with so much potential, so much talent, you have all the tools to be the most amazing writer... you have the intelligence to be the most amazing teacher, you have the personality to be the most famous star, you have the strength to find your own personal happiness.... and you will....

all I can do now is promise to still be here....

Happy Canada Day!

Laura
"No, I don't wanna hear no more
Why don't you do something about it
No, if you can't live with it
Let's see if you can live without it"

-Trooper

So much to say... so little time.. I am going to try for a more detailed update later... it probably won't happen I am too much of a procrastinator.

I met Trooper on Friday night, it was my first time seeing them perform live and I must say... Amazing. simply amazing show. Laura wanted to sit back at a table and just watch... NO!.. up we went dancing, singing, laughing and just enjoying ourselves. We did have a slightly tense moment when some guy keep trying to grind up against Laura she elbowed him a few times...(I didn't notice him) then I catch him push her out of the corner of my eye, and turned around and pushed him while yelling "Do NOT push MY friend" and he goes to push me and Lara grabs his arm and says "Do NOT push my friend" he hustled away rather quickly.... funny how we both think the other is an invalid we have to protect.

Trooper was extremely friendly, Laura bought a tank top which they all graciously signed, I shook hands with Ra and introduced myself, and as I was explaining who I was he said "Capergrl" I was so incredibly flattered. I love their new song, though I seem to have forgotten the title... my sincerest apologies... does anyone know?

What an incredible night, just hanging out with my best friend listening to some amazing music... Nitty Gritty Dirt Band also played and I sang out at the top of my lungs to "Fishin in the Dark" and "Cadillac Ranch" and remembered fondly the adventures I had in Saskatchewan.

Things seem to be falling into place like puzzle pieces... Made another huge payment on the credit card today... only a tiny bit more to go. Life is grand.

Fuck You MSN!

I hate MSN Explorer... My parents have it on their computer, I was using their computer to update my blog... Then ate my post, gave a stupid error message and shut the fuck down... fucking stupid thing... Messenger keeps telling me that it can't retrieve my contact list and I want to kill.... goodamm Microsoft and there flunkies....

will return to update when not enraged.

Blast from the past..

I am sitting on the couch watching television, the phone rings... I answer the phone and an old woman says hello dear, I reply back with a second greeting.

"Who is this? Dear."

"Jamie" my quick response, thinking this must be one of my mom's church lady friends.

"Jamie Lynn?"

My mother and a very short list of people call me Jamie Lynn and most of those people reside in Cape Breton and I recognize that this lady has a Caper accent.

"Do you remember a man you used to call Truman Rooster when you were a child, dear?"

Truman Rooster was friends with my Dad, perhaps even a mentor to him. His real name wasn't Rooster, but in Cape Breton tradition everyone has a nickname. When I was a small child my father brought me a toy rooster on a string and it was christened Truman. When Truman came to visit I went and grabbed my Rooster and brought it out and called him Truman and ever after the name stuck.

"Of course I remember Truman Rooster, how are you Rhodena?"

"Well I was looking through my photo albums this morning dear and I came across your picture, when you were 7 and I started to cry."

Jamie's heart was breaking, this lovely old lady had made me cookies, and cooked the most delicious meals, she was kind, sweet and patient. Rhodena and Truman lived in Gabarus and we used to love to go visit them, tearing around their house inside and out, paying on the swing playing with he sand and rocks, smelling the fresh salty air off the ocean. Listening to my dad and Truman reminisced about fishing as mom and Rhodena talked about cooking of gardening or who knows what else.

"Then I realized you would be almost 20 now"

"Actually I'm 23"

"Well I'm 83 now"

"Wow"

We had a awesome chat, I feel rather nostalgic now, catching up on the last few years, filling her in on all the news with my family, hearing about her life. I asked her if it would be acceptable if I call on her when I visit Cape Breton in August, she insisted I should.

I can't wait.

Happy Canada Day

I am off to celebrate Canada Day with my best friend Laura we are going to see Trooper and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, very excited..

I have been working constantly lately, so I haven't had the opportunity to update.. I will soon there is so much I want to tell you.

Walmart is selling John A. MacDonald action figures... WTF????

I have to go straighten my hair... I lost 2 dress sizes since I moved here.... One credit card completely paid off, and the other one will be soon.

Took my parents out for supper tonight, we had baby back ribs.. mmm mmm mm.

Take care

Gay Marriage?

Lunch Time conversation with my parents (not verbatim):

Mom: Gay marriage has been legalized.
Dad: I don't know why they have to call it marriage, do they have to get married in a church and stuff?
Jamie: Well they just want to have the same rights as straight couples, to protect their children or their assets.
Dad: Well why can't the bum buddies call it something else?
Mom: What?
Jamie Yea Dad what would you call it?
Dad: A bum buddies certificate....


I couldn't help it... I laughed and laughed almsot choked on my dinner... then made the mistake of inquiring what the lesbians would be called..

Dad: you mean those girl faggots.
Mom: the tongue and groove certificate....

HILARIOUS...

for the record my parents were joking around... they aren't hateful people.. but they sure are funny.