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Monday, February 28, 2005
At lunchtime today Erynn somehow convinced me to try out his skateboard. I resisted at first, informing him of the fact that I had not been on a skateboard since I was seven years old. Not to mention I was not dressed for playing around with an old board on a paved parking lot with puddles and residual sand from previous icy days...
Anyone who truly knows me will tell you I love outdoors. When I was little I was only inside when I had to be. Now, for the most part I love my job, but when the sun is shining, it feels like spring, and I am given the oportunity to have some physical entertainment during lunch break away from the desk... man! how could I refuse. X-D
I tried the basics the way Erynn was telling me to, but it felt so wrong! I was wearing my big brown slides (totally the wrong footwear to be skateboarding in) and I promtly landed on the ashphalt on an awkward angle, snaging my newish sweater's elbow and getting it a titch grimy. oops. heh. how very foolish of me, eh? Erynn felt bad, but he told me now that i was already dirty, I might as well finish my "lesson". *chuckles* He traded shoes with me, so I could actually feel the board. What a difference! wow. (not to mention how hilarious it was to see him dare walking around in my shoes LMHO!!!!!!) The shoes made a difference, but I still felt off. I finally decided to switch the position of my feet, putting my left foot first instead of my right. Erynn sed there's two ways to board. Normal and Goofy. Not Lefty and Righty, but Normal an Goofy... and I was obviously a Goofy. *sheesh* i knew i was insane... :-( LOL After switching feet, I was more comfortable and actually dared to try to "manual" (sorta like poppin wheelies on a BMX or mountain bike) and "ollie" (where you hop or flip the board as you jump....) kinda scary. I have a fair ways to fall, you know... :-s :-D
It was a lot of fun, but I still feel stupid about the shirt. hmmm... not like it's destroyed or anything, but still.... :-s
- posted by SunnyD @
4:50 PM
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Okay, so maybe I'm being obsessed.... but Steve took me to see the film version of "The Phantom of The Opera" for Valentine's Day.... (well, the weekend before, as he was here then, not on the 14th...) I absolutely adored this movie. :-D I have grown up hearing the music, and my mother talking about it (she went with her brother and sister-in-law to see the real thing in Calgary years ago,when I was really little...) and I have always wanted to see it. Mom was actually the one who told me that it had been made into a movie; she had seen an ad, and was so hyped about it! I didn't think I'd ever get to go to the theater to see it, so when my sweetheart suprised me, I was pretty excited. Not only was the film special, but it was my first Valentines gift with *cough* romantic sentiment. *blush* (Still feels astonishing that I'm courting my best friend!!!! :-O X-D I'm ever-so glad I didn't turn him down last year; love truly grows... Wow. God's ways will never cease to amaze me. :-D ) Steve obviously knows me really well, and sure how to make me smile! :-D :-) Gifts that are not run-of-the-mill and show that thought/care was given are my fave... :-)
This movie was a perfect gift for me.... along with some chocolate!! (but Steven already knew that. *chuckles* )
*cough*
please forgive any hint of twitterpation in the previous rattle... X-D I couldn't help it. :-o
Back to the reason for this post:
I found some interesting links regarding the film, and I'm gonna post em for two reasons:
a) so I don't lose them X-D
b) to share in case any of you are interested as well. :-)
http://phantomthemovie.warnerbros.com/exclusive.htmlhttp://www.movieweb.com/movies/film.php?925http://phantomthemovie.warnerbros.com/
- posted by SunnyD @
4:10 PM
Artist:
Andrew Lloyd WebberTitle: The Music Of The Night (The Phantom Of The Opera)
Phantom)
Night time sharpens
heightens each sensation...
Darkness wakes
and stirs imagination
Silently the senses
abandon their defences
Helpless to resist
the notes I write
For I compose
the music of the night...
Slowly, gently
night unfurls its splendour.
Grasp it, sense it -
tremulous and tender
Hearing is believing
music is deceiving
Hard as lightning
soft as candlelight
dare you trust the music of the night...
Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth
And the truth
isn't what you want to see.
In the dark
it is easy to pretend
that the truth is what it ought to be.
Softly, deftly music shall caress you...
Hear it, feel it
secretly possess you...
Open up your mind let your fantasies unwind
in this darkness which
you know you cannot fight -
the darkness of the music of the night...
Close your eyes
start a journey through a
strange new world!
Leave all thoughts
of the world
you knew before!
Close your eyes
and let music set you free...
Only then
can you belong to me...
Floating, falling
sweet intoxication!
Touch me, trust me
savour each sensation...
Let the dream
begin
let your darker side
give in
to the power of
the music that I write -
the power of the music of the night...
You alone
can make my song take flight -
help me make
the music of the night...
Come we must return -
those two fools
who run my theatre
will be missing you
- posted by SunnyD @
3:37 PM
Artist:
Andrew Lloyd WebberTitle: All i ask of you from the phanton of the opera
ALL I ASK OF YOU
No more talk of darkness,
forget these wide-eyed fears;
I'm here, nothing can harm you,
my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry your tears;
I'm here, with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you.
Say you'll love me every waking moment;
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you.
Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light;
you're safe, no one will find you,
your fears are far behind you.
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night;
and you, always beside me,
to hold me and to hide me.
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime;
let me lead you from your solitude.
Say you need me with you, here beside you,
anywhere you go, let me go too, that's all I ask of you.
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime.
Say the word and I will follow you. Share each day with me,
each night, each morning.
Say you love me ... You know I do.
Love me, that's all I ask of you ...
Love me, that's all I ask of you
- posted by SunnyD @
3:24 PM
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
§ 1. Your name spelled backwards.
egiod htebazile nosila2. Where were your parents from?
As in where they grew up? Or where they were born? or where they lived before they got married??????? LOL sometimes i make things harderthan they need to be.... Mom was born in Medicine Hat, AB, then raised in Kimberly, BC. Dad was born and raised in Lamont, AB and Fort Saskatchewan after his dad died.... Dad was living out here (north of Spruce Grove) and Mom was living on a farm between Kimberly and Cranbrook the year she met my dad.
3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer?
the latest version of MSN. grrr and stupid msn won't work anyhow.. i avoid downloading on the dial up connection as much as possible....
4. What's your favorite restaurant?
The Olive Garden. :-) Ricky's and Eastside Mario's are pretty good too! :-) heh i also like A&W and Tim Hortons....
5. Last time you swam in a pool?
uhhh.. ME? in a POOL? that means a bathing suit, u idiot! In front of gobs of people!!!!... *shivers* I avoid swimming suits at all costs..... When i was finishing all my swimming lessons I was told I'd be a good life guard, but ah well, i never took the courses.... because i was (and still am) extremely self-concious, can hardly see a thing without my glasses, and not to mention bronze medallion, bronze cross, etc were on sundays and dad said nope. :-( so yeah... i've prolly been in a pool about 4 times since.... if that. :-S6. Have you ever been in a school play?
yes, well no. well, yes... yes: i was in a kindergarten play, but no, that is not a school play.... and yes i was in several musicals and plays our home school group put on, but no, that was not SCHOOL..... jeepers i'm being technical eh :-) I am terrified of public speaking and such, but if get a chance to be an extreme character, it's much easier... :-s
7. How many kids do you want?
um, I always thought I'd have however many God gave me... but i think 5 or so would be ok. :-) (i can baby sit 5 bad kids no sweat, so i think i can handle having that many LOL) i really dont liek to think about stuff liek that... i worry too much...
8. Type of music you dislike most?
uhhh.... loud, clashing, totally usueless hard rock that only serious headbangers or smashed-out people enjoy... R&B (i admit theres some good in almost all genres, but for the most part i do not like R&B) country music if it's too whiny or repetitive, emo rock when it's way too emotional or squealy, punk rock when it's just bashing away about a "hot chick" or something like that.... yeah well basically anything that annoys me, i hate.....9. Are you registered to vote?
yeah 10. Do you have cable?
nope :-p
11. Have you ever ridden on a moped?
i dont think so12. Ever prank call anybody?
yeeeahh.... Tori and i pranked matthew in retalliation to his prank call to her.... it was very funny... and a long time... like 1998...13. Ever get a parking ticket?
nozerz, and i hope never to X-D14. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
perhaps... depends... i'd do sky diving before bungee jumping tho. X-D *snickerz*
15. Farthest place you ever traveled.
Either Moscow, Idaho or Qualicum Beach, BC i dunno i dont get to travel. much. yeah. *pout* i am seriously considering using my savigns to travel about the world, and skip out on buyign a car.... :-D hehe that would be fun.... and memorable...
16. Do you have a garden?
Well, my dad does, but he is having a harder time keepign it up lately.... i used to garden, but i don't have time now. I love the dirt under my fingernails.... mmmm
17. What's your favorite comic strip?
hmmmm.... i dunno, i rarely read the newspaper with comics... most comic strips are totally useless junk anyway. Peanuts i guess. then whatever is funniest....
18. Do you really know all the words to your national anthem?
yes of course i do. i know all the verses, and i even kno the old versions, and God Save the Queen..... :-P *chuffed* :-]19. Bath or Shower, morning or night?
Shower. I like to have a shower to wake up in the morning, but if i'm really very sick i liek a bath before i go to sleep.20. Best movie you've seen in the past month?
The Phantom of the Opera. TOTALLY the best. :-D
21. Favorite pizza topping?
uhhh.... cheeeeeeeeese? peperoni? mushrooms? hmmmmm pizza is all about the combination of all good things.... :-D *buaahahah* i love pizza. oh, and do not forget lots uv tomato sauce..... :-) mmmmmmm man i'm hungry..... :-p22. Chips or popcorn?
hmmmm either/or, both, none.... depends on the flavour..... i prefer corn chips to potato chips, and i really liek popcorn, but it should be buttered and salted or cinnamoned and sugared..... hmmmmmm23. What color lipstick do you usually wear?
Lipstick!? what kinda freakish feamale do you think i am? Yoiks i abhor lipstick. i think the last time i wore it i was playing dressup.. it was pink ice (my mom has fairly decent lipstick ,eheh) i personally use lipsmackers. yumz, and prevents chapped lips... whaha. but no lipstick. no no no no no... i can't do it.... *shudders*24. Have you ever smoked peanut shells?
excuse me? :-S 25. Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?
uh, no. I have been in fashion shows, but that is not the same thing. :-p
26. Orange Juice or apple?
hmmm depends on my mood. orange mostly, cuz apple seems too sweet normally, but sometimes orange seems to acidic... so yea i liek water. LOL
27. Who was the last person you went out to dinner with and where did you dine?
hehe dinner as in lunch or supper? Last time i ate out at lunchtime was with Steven and we went to the cafeteria at Ikea... SO GOOD!!! And the last time i was out for supper was with Steve and we ate at Tim Hortons on our way back from edmonton. :-D yep yep. Steve is spoiling me. :-p ;-)
28. Favorite type chocolate bar?
Oh Henry, After Eight, Aero Mint, Mr. Big, Eat More, almost any CADBURY chocolate bar, especially hazelnut or white mountain.... *sigh* yea those are very good... but I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!! X-D
29. When was the last time you voted at the polls?
the last election. duh.30. Last time you ate a homegrown tomato?
this past summer. yum!31. Have you ever won a trophy?
uh. no.... just prizes and ribbons... :-p32. Are you a good cook?
yes, i can be... :P Johnson's thought i was.... but whatever... LOL33. Do you know how to pump your own gas?
uh, i have gassed up the van b4, but i am nto good at gettign the stupid cap off. i much prefer a strong guy to deal with car issues for me...*blush* not to sound wussy or anything...
34. Ever order an article from an infomercial?
No way. talk about dumb...
35. Sprite or 7-up?
hmmm neither. well, i liek sprite in punch. i remember my first taste of 7-up. we were at a highland gathering in edmonmton and my dad got some. i didnt care for it much. i liekd root beer. my lil sister adored it tho. LOL
36. Have you ever had to wear a uniform to work?
nope. :-) i have succesfully kept my promise to myself thus far... I WILL NEVER WORK AT MCDONALDS!!!!! and i'm avoidign other fast-food palces as well.... :-P and thus far my other jobs have been wear whatever u want, so long as it's decent. yippie-ding! ;-)
37. Last thing you bought at a pharmacy?
hmmm.... decongestant when i had sinusitis....?? or maybe a bottle of chrome nail polish for fiona for Christmas *snickers*38. Ever throw up in public?
yes. it was very embarrassing. all over my uncle's feed and farm equipment store's main entranceway. :-( i was 6 or 7 ...
39. Would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love?
I believe i have true love, thanks.... I'd rather live in poverty than give it up.
40. Do you believe in love at first sight?
hmmmm well, i believe that some people can become infatuated at first sight.... but true love grows... sometimes slowly... ;-)
41. Ever call a 1-900 number?
uh... i dont think so... :-s why would i???42. Can ex's be friends?
i guess. i wouldn't know. i think the whole "ex" issue is pathetic....43. Who was the last person you visited in a hospital?
Aleisha in GP after Brayden was born....44. Did you have a lot of hair when you were a baby?
yes, i was born with a mop of black hair. I've been told i looked like a lil indian baby... :-S
45. What message is on your answering machine?
LOL do you care? my mom has : "thank you for calling 962-3687, we are currently busy but will respond to your message as soon as we are able..." yeah... it's been that way a long time....
46. What's your all time favorite Saturday Night Live Character?
um, i dont even know what saturday night live is..... heard of it, but im ignorant... sorry :-p :-]
47. What was the name of your first pet?
Chippy. i loved that cat, though it was just dad's mouser cat, not really a pet.... my first pet of my own was Dixie, a kitten that looked like Chippy but she had an orange stripe on her nose... very cute. the neighbor dogs killed her. i've avoided getting too attached to an animal since.
48. What is in your purse? LMHO!!
my purse has been likened to mary poppin's carpet bag..... it is continually suprising people :-D ;-) i carry amazing amounts of stuff... like a girl scout :-p
49. Favorite thing to do before bedtime?
talk to steve, brush my hair, read my Bible and pray.
that is my usual :-P (talking to steve has mostly replaced my journalling.... shux, i should do both, eh? *chuckles*) 50. What is one thing you are grateful for today?
sunshine.
- posted by SunnyD @
10:59 AM
1. Total amount of music files on your computer?
I have no idea. 6 ABBA discs, four or more CDs from Steve and a couple from Erynn... no downloaded 'zic tho, so that's prolly 100 or less? LOL i dont kno, but it's mostly ABBA... ;-}
2. The CD you last bought is:
I guess that would be the U2 "how to dismantle an atomic bomb" CD/DVD collectors set thing i got Steve for Christmas... lol or maybe it was my Bing Crosby Christmas CD... i don't buy much music...
3. What is the song you last listened to before reading this message? i think it was Pilate: "Melt Into the Walls"
4. Write down 5, 10, 12 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you. (in no particular order)
hmmmmmmm....... What A Friend We Have in Jesus, She's Just My Kind of Girl, Honey Honey, Seek Ye First, Midnight Blue, Lady in Red, Phantom of the Opera, Father's Song, Under Attack, What's the Name of the Game, Hej gamle man!, This Love, Shine, Sunshine, Dare you to move, Cold December..... ach, i'm not a real mucic buff, but when u start askign for lists.... eek i kinda go over board...
5. Who are you going to pass this stick to? (3 persons) and why?
not that they are obliged, but:
1]
Rachel denOtter, cuz she's just got a blog and has not posted much of anything yet hehehe....
2] My sister,
Fiona; just because. ;-) well, she's my sister... :-D i can make her do silly things....
3]
Bethany, because she has not posted in a while, and this should not take up too much of her time.... :-D
- posted by SunnyD @
10:36 AM
Friday, February 11, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!!!!!
:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
Wish we could be up there to celebrate with you! :-( God bless you in the year ahead, in all your adventures..... :-) *hugs*
PS for everone: I will try to post a good post soon! in the meantime, proclaiming laura's birthday was moreimportant.... ;-D hehehe....
- posted by SunnyD @
11:59 PM
- posted by SunnyD @
11:41 AM
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
k, Sunny here you go...
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1 What are three of your favorite bands/artists/songs?
eek. :-0 I am not the kind of person who is always listening to music... I mostly appreciate a variety, and if i can't say i like it i am usually a tolerating person... Picking faves is quite difficult for me. :-D heh.
ABBA is prolly my best-loved groups of all time. :-D 54-40, Keane and Switchfoot are enjoyable at times....
Artists.... hmmm Michael Card is very talented....
Songs..... My fave songs depend on my mood.... i mostly like happy songe tho, cuz i normally listen to music when im down or needing a boost of some sort (energy wise or emotionally...) yeah... wrong question to ask, as i don't kno the answer myself... LOL sorry... ;-)
2 What is your favorite book in each of these catagories a)fiction b)non-fiction c) Biography
A] fiction- I don't know if i have a fave... i'm one of those dabblers... but I have always loved George MacDonald's "Princess and the Goblin"... That is the book that I wrecked my eyes with... by reading it in the dark when my parents thougth i was sleeping.... X-D I also like a good western novel from my Grandpa's collection or a John Grisham crime mystery or something of that nature... i kno, i'm wierd and violent... but hey i can't help it...
B] non-ficion- If the Bible does not count, then.... maybe the psychology text book.... :-p heh... perhaps J.I.Packer's "Knowing God"; that was a gooder... :-}
C] bio- I loved the bio of Zane Grey! He started it and his son finished it... kewlness it was :-p Unfortunately the only copy i could track down (bedsides the library's copy i read) would have cost over $100!!!!! YOIKS. insanity...
3 What are two of your favorite things to drink?
I adore water. Water with a touch of lemon or lemonade without gobs of sugar... always good. Rootbeer or CocaCola slurpies or Sobes Berry Energy or Jones Soda in green apple or lemondrop or cherry... or.... Ocean Spray Cranberry juice...or... or.... well, water and more water i guess... ;-) I can't decide on a #2... :-p *sniggle*
4 How much time to you spend on line, on average, per day?
oohh.... average... excluding work, maybe.... 4 or 5 hours? including work, i'm connected 12ish or more.... hoo boy... not bad consdering only two years ago i avoided the computer like the plague!! ;-) LMHO :-o :-0 :-D
5 List all the languages you know/understand/get along in...
1. English.
At one point Mom was trying to get us to learn french, and Dad was trying to teach us Gaelic, and we were supposed to learn latin and Greek, but I do not really understand them. I know a smattering of words and phrases but not enough to say i understand the languages! LOL :-S I can, however get by with a pocket dictionary and/or body language ;-)
- posted by SunnyD @
11:15 PM
