Hey you guys. |3

Well, another lovely year of Christmas has passed. Well, almost. XD It's still the middle of the day! But we do all our celebratory stuff on the 24th (due to scheduling for Christmas Day), and then do the little tail-end giving and receiving on the morn of the 25th like today. :3

Okay, so here's a little blurb of my 2009 Christmas.

On the 23rd, we went to Sherbie for my Grandma's birthday, like last year! We had actually considered going this weekend, either today or tomorrow. But the forecast had called for a lot of snow and freezing rain tomorrow, and plus dad had something to do on Wednesday, but it did get canceled. So, finally, we made the decision to go to the Sherbs on Wednesday for grandma's birthday. We drove up, no problems there.

Ohhhh, the wintery scenery was gorgeous. Okay people, I am telling you RIGHT NOW, although I could have before, and some of you probably know...you MUST go to the country during the winter. Yes, it's cold. But bundle up. But what I'm saying is, it's absolutely beautiful. Heck, it even makes for a good day trip! Really, you can get a lovely outing during the day by driving up to your nearest rural area. So definitely do that, because it's a lot of fun. And you can get some lovely photos!

Dad did take a few of the scenery when we stopped at one point. And you know what? I knew this, and yet I realized it, off-weather makes it all the much nicer. Yes, I know we all love a good sunny day, but come on, BO-R-ING! Well, not all the time. I've seen plenty of beautiful photos taken on sunny days. So don't get me wrong. But, cloudy days, misty even, you know, off-weather? That's always nice.

And I just love those gray, cloudy, winter days, whether or not it's snowing.

ANYWAY, back to the pilgrimage!

We went to grandma's favourite restaurant and met most of the family there. It was great to see them! We all had a very lovely time. I even got see two my baby second-cousins! That was nice.

After dinner we went to grandma's house and had a nice time there too, so in all, it was a great evening!

And one of my aunts, Helen, she gave me a helpful challenge. XD She noticed I wasn't making eye contact, and I confided in her in the fact that I do indeed have trouble making eye contact with people. I'm very shy, as you all know, and somehow, I just feel so weird when I look someone in the eye. Like they're looking into my soul and knowing what I'm thinking! XD Or something. I forget how I originally worded it. But Helen was encouraging me to make eye contact with people because really, all the other person will see is your eyes, and what you do in outward actions. So she challenged me for a month to make eye contact, and let her know how it turned out.

After all, as she said, eye contact means you are giving the person your undivided attention. Well, unless of course you reach for something or you're trying to demonstrate something. XD

My aunt Pat and uncle Yves (pronounced Eve, by the way), the ones who have the house I adore so much, did invite me to come by for a few days between now and January 26th (when I start my next semester at school), and also during the summer. XD YAY!!!! Not sure when, but sometime soon. So let's hope! And of course I promised my other aunt, Mary-Ellen, whom I had also stayed with when I would visit up there, also asked me to come and visit soon. So I made a point of telling her I would do so when visiting. :3

So whoo-hoo! XD

So, yeah, that's my little adventure!

Yesterday we went to spend time with family on mom's side, as we always do. We had a lovely dinner and a great time all together. ^w^ Sure my cousin's incessant and loud singing was getting annoying after a while, but oh well. XD It was fun!

And now I shall tell you what I got.

First, as a present to myself I bought...a Friday The 13th door poster. Jason Voorhees is in mah room!!! I love it. Just gotta get it to stay up. I'll take photos later!

-Super Paper Mario
Yaaaaaaaay!!!! I wanted this! >w<

-Season 1 of Corner Gas.
Ah YEAH, baby!

-Socks
I did need and want new socks. XD

-Undies
XD I don't even need to say anything.

-Lindt chocolate, both Lindor and a simple milk chocolate kind.
The most sinfully delicious chocolate EVER.

-A plaid flannel shirt
Yay! I wanted one. >w<

-Two flannel PJ bottoms. One with doggies, another with polar bears. Yay!

-A snowman sweatshirt

-An argyle shirt. XD
What's funny about that is because I love argyle, and on Wednesday night while at grandma's, one of my cousins was wearing an argyle jumper, which was pink and black, I fell in love with it and said to her that I loved it. XD My mom told me this morning after I opened it, that she was inwardly excited when I said to my cousin that I loved argyle. xD Haha! Nice, eh?

-A pair of yoga pants.
I don't do yoga. xD But they're meant for lounging about and casual wear. Yay!

-Under The Dome by Stephen King.
His newest book. That was the ONE thing I wanted the most. I love Stephen King, his books are so boss. I'll read anything of his! I was enraptured by the story itself, which is about a small town in Maine that is covered by a large dome, hence trapping it inside. It's a story of what it would be like if that kind of thing happened. It kind of reminds me of one of his short stories (now a movie as well), The Mist. Ooohh, I can't wait to read it!

Mom did tell me she (well actually my brother bought it) bought it, and gave me the option of either unwrapping it then, or on Christmas. I decided to wait. xD Well beforehand I did make a point of telling her a few times that I wanted that book!

Plus, I just LOVE the hardback book cover. Seriously. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. xD I am a sucker for small towns, especially in Maine. I love his Maine-based books.

Oh, and I saw Stephen when he was on The Hour with George Strombolopolous (I don't know if I spelled it right...I can say it no problem, but spelling it? Don't think so. xD) and he talked about his new book, and how he had actually had an idea to write it back in the late 70's, but it never got finished. So now here it is! It was cool, if you guys ever manage to catch it, I say check it out.

So I'm off to read!

Oh yes, and here's some more. xD

-A calendar of dogs and cats.
It's cute!

-A bag. Yeah, just a bag to carry some things. XD It's cool.

-A nightshirt.

-Money.
I'm not saying how much! Mom even had a fun way of doing that for my brother and I. xD So that's cool!

-A camera.
Yes! I got a camera! I totally didn't expect it, you know. Yes, I did ask for a camera and put it on the list. And dad even knew beforehand that I wanted one of my own, but it wasn't a big priority for me either. But there I was, opened that box and I was stunned! They got me my own camera!!!!! I'm so happy.

It's a Fujifilm, which is as good as Canon and Nikon, that we all like here. 10 megapixels...oh my! It's a smaller version of the camera my dad currently has. It's the same model, just a newer and smaller version. And it's awesome! Dad did his homework and research, looking for a good camera to give me. >w<

Still, I just didn't expect it! XD I wanted one, and I made a point of saying so, but I even told them that if anything was too expensive, to not bother. It didn't matter. But it also did help to say so since we could keep an eye out for something and keep it in mind, you know?

And now I got one. >w< Yay! I got one in time for my next pilgrimage to the country. xD Yay!

I also received some lovely little gifties from a few pals here. >w< Go give them some love!

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She drew my OC's Casana and Gaiaka. You know, the evil twin sister whom shall be used in some stories? xD She drew them as Vocaloids! Pretty cool, eh? I love it! And they're getting along, for once!

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My friend Donut made this adorable little gem. >w< She made it on MS Paint! I don't know how she does it, but she does such lovely work on there! It's so cute!!!!

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Who doesn't want Jason Voorhees tending to an injury you just recently faced, cute little chibis of characters you love/created, and your OTP pairing as the main feature? When I saw this when I got home on Wednesday night, I was so blown away. It made my day, and I just LOVE it. She took the elements from the gift I gave to her, which was mixing all of her obsessions into one, and did the same with her gift to me. I love it. Simple as that.

gave me a little shout-out in her journal. Thanks, Snowy!

Thank you guys for the lovely gifts! I truly appreciate them!

Merry Christmas!

And oh, one last thing.

I finished my class on the 16th. I checked my grade, and...

I got 89%. I exceeded the class average, which was 78%. Pretty cool. >w<

Hello all. |3

Okay, I know it's the 23rd. XD Oh well, I'm doing this early!

Also because I'll be out of town for the day. Going out to Sherbie for Grandma's birthday! Sure it's only for a day, but at least we get to go. Then tomorrow, well, Christmas. 8D Yay! Looking forward to it!

So, I shall wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays for now! :3

And thank you to and for the lovely little gifts! ^w^ I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!

Oh, and I have a wee bit of bad news.

My legs hurt like hell. DX

Yesterday, I was leaving the house, and I slipped on some ice and fell down. My legs practically did the splits! Oh God, they were sore all day, all night, and still are now. I can barely even move right with them. DX Uggghhhh... I severely pulled muscles and tendons. >< It sucks, and they hurt.

But, on a brighter note, I did pass my theory test and have my learner's permit now. :3

EDIT:

I got back home just now, and I was met with such an adorable and extremely pleasant surprise that just made my day!!!

's gift to me. >///w////< SQUEEEEEEEE!!!! Go see it and give it some love!!! >w< *Sniff* It made me so happy. <3

Try to write down the first word that come to your mind

1- A for: Africa
2- B for: Bang
3- C for: Cookie
4- D for: Deidara (xD)
5- E for: Evolution
6- F for: Freddy
7- G for: Girl
8- H for: Halloween
9- I for: Interesting
10- J for: Jason
11- K for: Kelly
12- L for: Leatherface
13- M for: Michael
14- N for: Night
15- O for: Octopus
16- P for: Phil
17- Q for: Question
18- R for: Romantic
19- S for: Silly
20- T for: Television
21- U for: Ultimate
22- V for: Vandicate
23- W for: Winter
24- X for: X-Ray
25- Y for: You
26- Z for: Zelda


QUESTIONS:

1. Do you sleep with a plushie? Used to. XD

2. Do you play any musical instrument? I used to play the Clarinet.

3. Do you suck your thumb? Not since I was a baby.

4. Do you read something everyday? Of course! X3

5. Do you have any pet? No, not anymore.

6. Tattoos? Nope.

7. Piercings? One earring on each ear.

8. Do you like your own handwriting? Not really, it's atrocious. xD

9. Have you ever stolen something? Yep. XD But nothing big, just food-related.

10. Use to sing in the shower? Sometimes...xD

11. Do you believe in Life after Death? I definitely do! Humans have that kind of energy, I do truly believe we can live on somehow. In fact, I even think we reincarnate, but, with absolutely no memory of a previous life.

12. Do you believe in Astrology? Absolutely.

13. Do you believe in miracles? Yep!

14. Do you believe in ghosts/spirits? Yeah. XD

15. Do you bite your nails? Nah, I can't even do that if I wanted to.

16. Do you know how to touch your nose with your tongue? Nope.

17. Do you love your parents? Yeah.



FOR LOVE YOU WOULD DO..:

18.Move to another country? No way. Not to sound mean or selfish, but I love Canada, it's my home country. I wouldn't leave for anyone. I'm sorry, but I just don't want to.

19.Change your look? Depends how you mean.

20.Change your religious beliefs? I don't follow religion.

21.Renounce your dreams? Not unless I want to.

22.Lie to your friends or family? I tell white lies, but if I HAVE to tell the truth, I do.

23.Leave your friends/family behind? No. I would move out, but not leave them behind.

24.Accept his/her friends? It depends on the friends.

25.To have plastic surgery? Only if I needed constructive surgery, like to fix a problem with my nose or something. Other than that, hell no. I will never get surgery I don't need.


HAVE YOU EVER...

26.Smoked? Never.

27.Induced your vomit? EW!

28.Cried for someone's death? My dog.

29.Lied? XD Yes.

30.Refused someone? Yeah...

31.Done something you regret? Sadly yes.



32. A DAY: Friday the 13th. What? It's a day! XD But seriously, Friday.

33. A MONTH: December

34. A NUMBER: 5

35: A DRINK: Iced tea

36: A COLOUR: Pink

37: A SOUND: Music

38: AN ANIMAL: Dog

39: A FEELING: Happiness

40: PAIN: Menstrual cycle

41: A BODY PART: Arm

42: A LANGUAGE: Japanese

43: TWO WORDS: Mario Party (XD)

44: FOUR WORDS: One two three four xD


ABOUT YOU:

45.STATUS: Single

46.ARE YOU IN LOVE? xD No.

47.DO YOU HATE SOMEONE: Hate is a strong word. No, I don't.

48.HAVE YOU LOVE SOMEONE SO DEEPLY TO CRY? Not so far.

49.A CURRENT ADVENTURE? XD Nothing, really.

50.HAVE YOU KILLED SOMEONE? God NO! Why would I even say so if it was true? That's just...ew, no.

51.HAVE YOU WISHED SOMEONE'S DEATH? When I was younger and immature maybe, but only for a few moments. I don't dwell on it.

52.DO YOU USUALLY DRINK? I drink something everyday, but no, I don't drink alcohol.


ABOUT THE FUTURE:

53.Do you see yourself working? If I need a job to sustain my writing, then yes.

54.Your dream? Being a novelist. : D

55.A wish? XD Got a lot of those.

56.A Job? Something I'll like.


TAG 10 PEOPLE: (NOTE: You guys don't actually have to do it)

1.
2.
3.
4. Michael Myers
5.
6.
7. Jason Voorhees
8. Freddy Krueger
9.
10.

ABOUT THE TAGGED:

Would you go out to party with 10? Sure, why not. xD

Would you have sex with 7? Noooooo. Dead, old enough to be my father (but 12 years older), and I just don't swing that way.

What do you think about 1? She's my BFF soulmate! *Huggles*

What's 5 for you? One of my best friends. ^w^

Is 9 your best friend? xD Well she's one of my close friends!

Have you made out with 4? Nope. xD

Would you kiss 6? XD If she'd let me!

How did you met 2? Noooo...but I might be able to next summer!

Do you usually talk with 3? Yep!

What would you say if 8 tells you he/she likes you? XD Nothing. He would then laugh in my face and say he was just shitting me.

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So if you want to take it, go ahead. X3

xD

Hello everyone. As you can see, I have a new journal skin. Why? Because something was fucked up with the last one, stupid Photobucket. That site can be a real bitch if you don't upgrade to pro which, by the way, COSTS MONEY. GRR! If I wanted to spend money on a site, I'd do it on a site that is worthwhile!

Like here. xD

Anyway, I also wanted to make a quick notice: I'm off to work tomorrow and Saturday! At my aunt's. So I won't be around for a while. I'll be back either on Saturday night or sometime on Sunday.

So. How are all of you doing this fine month of December? Everyone excited for the upcoming Holidays? : D

e_e And if you're gonna be a mean ass and rant on about how you hate the Holidays, do it somewhere else. I won't tolerate it.

Anyway, so, I'm done with all my shopping! So soon! Oh my! I just have to wrap things up, and make sure that we soon get the gift we want to get for dad. Me, my brother and mom are all pitching in a bit to buy him a new stereo/CD system for his car. It's a 1997 Toyota Carola, and it has that old ancient cassette player! Oh my! It wouldn't have mattered, but we don't have cassettes in the house, we threw them away or sold them. Sooo, although he wouldn't mind having one, it's not a priority. So, it's a great idea for a gift!

And I just recently found out the other night that we're going to see to do something a little different in celebrating Christmas. : D We might go to another aunt and uncle's house (my favourite place in the world xD) for Christmas Eve, and then go to our traditional way on Christmas Day. Wow! That sounds awesome. OwO

So, it'll be cool. >w<

Well anyway, stay tuned for new artworks and fanfictions soon coming your way! :///D

See ya guys. ^w^

Well I got tagged by my little Donut , so here we go xD I'll start with this.

1.) Post the rules
2.) Each tagged person tells 8 things about themselves.
3.) At the end tag 8 people and put their icon in your journal.
4.) Then go to their page and leave a comment saying you tagged them. (optional)
5.) No tag backs

1. I'm very softspoken. X////D I do get to be a little more outgoing with friends I'm comfortable with, but in all I'm very shy.

2. My favourite TV show is Corner Gas : D

3. Contrary to popular belief, my username does not represent my ever so "love" for Sasuke or Itachi. xD I don't like either of them that way.

4. I have a Greek first name, an Arabic middle name, and both my last names are French. Pretty multi-cultural, eh? xD If I'd been named Brianna, it would have summed up all my "main" ethnic nationalities!

5. In high school, some older kids used to call me an Oompa Loompah... It was said with affection, though. xD They thought it was cute. I was short (still am) and I have curly hair, that was their reasoning.

6. Also in high school, a teacher mistaked for a 7th grader...and at the time I was in my last year of high school! xD

7. Nickelodeon...sometimes you just plain suck. Forget all those crappy new shows! Make The Jungle Movie, for God's sake!!!!!!! D:< What do we HA! fans have to do to see some canonical Arnold/Helga loving!? ...Pretty much something I wish I could say to them about that. BRING BACK THE CLASSICS!!!!!!!

8. I pray hard that Midna will return in the next Zelda game...

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Okay, next on the list...xD

Well, it's December! Wow, the year has sure gone by fast! It seems like just a couple months ago, it was January. |3

Christmas is approaching! Oh my GAWD! I love this time of year. I still have some shopping left to do, gonna put the tree up sometime soon....ah, yeah. : D

So, what are you all doing over the Holidays? Anything special? For those who celebrate Christmas, what are you going to be doing this time?

Me, doing the same thing I always do. xD On Christmas Eve we get together with relatives who live fairly close by, and this year it's going to be once again at my aunt's place (the same place I work at xD), as it had been for the past three or four years now, because her hubby doesn't like to leave the house. e_e Don't get me wrong, it doesn't matter either way and I like going there, but sometimes, well, I want a little variety. I want us to go there because we want to (and we do), not because we have no choice. Oh well. We all get together, have a nice dinner, exchange gifts, laugh and talk and have fun. : D

What else are we doing? No idea. I'd love to go to Niagara Falls on New Years, though. xD That would be so fun. Too bad that won't happen! Oh well, no biggie. I have my whole life to go to Niagara Falls during the winter time. That's one thing I definitely want to do! I'd only see Niagara Falls in the winter on TV (one time on Restaurant Makeover, and then again on Extreme Makeover Home Edition), and it looks awesome.

Well, see you later! X3