My Life... Crazy, Interesting, and Fun

2007-03-09T22:15:00.000-08:00

Ok, we all know that I have a sick sense of humor. I had to take this picture. Isn't it funny!
I wonder how long it was like that before any of the staff noticed?

HAHAHA, that's my laugh of the day!

New job

2007-03-09T22:11:00.000-08:00

I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE IT!!! I LOVE IT!!!
It is so stress free, and fun.
It's nice to go to work and be happy. It had been awhile since I had that feeling.
The children are awesome and so are the families. My co-workers are great and so is my director.

My first week there I was on the early shift. I was really nervous. i don't know why, but I was. I got over it really quick after I met everyone. I think maybe it was because I realized that Monday morning I wasn't driving to Stoneybrook.

I will visit a few more times to get my hugs from the kids. i sure do miss them and working with Katrina!

Sarah and Landon

2007-03-09T22:07:00.000-08:00

this is my friend Sarah from Stoneybrook and her little guy Landon.
I went for a visit the other day, it had been a wile since we had seen eachother last.
Her little man is so precious, and a great baby.
Sarah is such a wonderful mom. she loves that baby with all her heart.
It was a nice visit and I hope to have another one soon.

I miss my RASCAL

2007-03-09T22:02:00.000-08:00

I miss the children so much, but I really miss RASCAL the most. I never knew I would ever love a rodent.
I went back to visit the kids last week and got all the hugs I could get. I immediatley ran over to Rascal's cage and got him out for a snuggle.
Katrina said that rascal must really miss me because he has been biting her when she holds him and that he runs when she picks him up. When i reached in the cage i was talking to him and he stood still and then snuggled right into my neck.
AWWWW, I can hear you say it!!
I know he is being loved, Katrina loves him just as much as I do.
Well, I hope we can get a guinea pig for my new room.

2007-03-09T21:56:00.000-08:00

This was our condo, not a view to the ocean, but of a lovely pond
An open kitchen, it was a really nice place!
This Heron, came every morning and was on our back patio. He would stay there for hours. I think he wanted food, but you all know me.. I DON'T SHARE MY FOOD!!!!

Cheese! I am in florida. I really truly had a great time. It was nice to get away before starting a new job.

Florida Trip

2007-03-09T21:48:00.000-08:00

I went to Bradenton, Florida with a family that I babysit for.

I had a great time. The weather was perfect (until the day we left) and the beach was fabulous.

Did some shopping to find some great deals, ate at some really great restaurants, walked the beach, swam in the ocean, relaxed by the pool at the condo, went fishing and saved a sea horse.

Flew first class coming home all by myself like a big girl!

Glad to be home with friends and family!

New Job

2007-02-20T21:45:00.000-08:00

Well my time at stoneybrook Day Care has officially come to an end. I have accepted a new position at a London Childrens Connection Center, White Oaks Public school.

I am very excited for a new start. I can't wait.

I am going to miss my class. i have some great kids, and a wonderful co-worker. I am very sad to leave.

Rascal

2007-02-20T21:39:00.000-08:00

Our little rascal had to have a bath. No matter how many times we cleaned his cage, he just kept getting stinky.
We filled up the tub just a little and went to town. He didnt mind it, but he didnt like his front paws being under water. He kept lifting up his paws and shaking the water off. The kids just went wild with laughter. But the funniest part of his bath was when he took a crap. Isn't he just so cute.

Valentines Day

2007-02-20T21:36:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is always a stressful time in day care. 16 kids with 16 valentines for all of their 16 friends.. AHHH

But this valentines day was great. Katrina and I organized the cards as they came in and the kids took home a nice package.

We took a group shot of us all in red.

Happy Valentines Day Juniors! I love you!

Bare Naked

2007-02-20T21:26:00.002-08:00

I went to the bare naked ladies concert at the JLC and it was fantastic.

They are very funny on stage and their music ROCKS.

We had a great time!

IKEA

2007-01-31T13:37:00.000-08:00

Katrina and I are heading to IKEA this sunday. I can't wait. I always have such a list when I go, but this time around it's pretty short. I am adding to my collection of black frames, nik nak things, bath room acessories etc..

If anyone who reads this blog needs anything, let me know..
HEATHER C and DEBBIE T I'm talking to you!!!

BARE NAKED...

2007-01-31T13:34:00.000-08:00

I am so excited for the Bare Naked Ladies concert on February 15, 2007

I love all the old songs, and the new songs. I have seen them perform once before in Sarnia at Bay Fest. That was an experience because it was an outdoor venue.

I have been to only one concert at the John Labatt Center. BLACK EYE PEAS
That was awesome.

Anyways, I will have pictures and details about the night.

WHAT!!!

2007-01-31T13:28:00.000-08:00

What do we need to know about you?
I love coca cola.

What do you like about your friends?
they make me laugh.

Favorite singer?
A cardinal.

What's your favorite line?
The horizon.

Name someone you never want to meet.
Richard simmons.

What do you believe in?
Myself.

If you could take only one thing before you left the planet, what would you take?
My sense of humor.

Silver City..

2007-01-27T22:08:00.000-08:00

So, was going to go see Catch and Release with some friends friday night.
I got caught up with something, and arrived at the theater at 10:00pm. The movie started at 9:55. The guy at the ticket desk wouldn't sell me a ticket because the movie had already started and that the only seats left were house seats. So the question is, HOW DO I GET A TICKET FOR THE HOUSE SEATS?
So I asked to speak to the manager. The ticket guy said "he's busy". I said I have friends in there saving me a seat as we speak. He replied with I can't sell you a ticket. So I left, in a huff.

Kathy informed after the movie that there were ample seats throughout the theater.

What a dick. He ruined my night, he really did.

Ice Ice Baby

2007-01-27T21:57:00.000-08:00

Last week London was hit with some nasty weather. Freezing rain then snow, then freezing rain..

After it was over, it made for some nice shots.

The change...

2007-01-25T22:07:00.000-08:00

So it's happening. I am going through the change. Not the menopausal change, (although living in an apartment with no heat control, I feel like I am) I mean the brown hair turning grey hair change.
Every night before bed and every morning before work I find myself plucking grey's from my head. WHAT THE HELL??? I'll be 27 in march and am not liking this at all.
My dad is Salt and Pepper (somewhat like Richard Gear.. HAHA) And my mom has a few.. (but thanks to L'Oreal you'd never tell!!)

I don't know what to do. I am beginning to hate dying my hair. It is so thick that one bottle of dye just won't cut it. I can't afford two boxes of color. So I am going to continue to pluck, even though when you pluck one, three more grow back. I'll just have to take those chances.

*jenni

24!!

2007-01-21T18:16:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!

It is my brothers 24th birthday!
24 years ago I was just a small 3 year old little girl who was happy to have a mommy and a daddy. I don't know if I wanted a sibling, and don't know how happy I was to get one.. But who knew that 24 years later I would be friends with that sibling.

We went out for Matthew's birthday to GT'S and did some dancing. (the sprinkler and the running man came out of retirement, as they usually do with Matthew).

It was a lot of fun. There were a few sibling quarrels but he got back what he gave. And thank you to his girlfriend who gave it back too.

Happy 24th Shithead! Love ya

Co-worker and friend

2007-01-18T17:15:00.000-08:00

This is my co-worker Katrina.
I really enjoy working with her. She makes it fun to come to work.
We have a lot in common which makes it easy to work.

Rusty and Bailey's???

2007-01-15T20:03:00.000-08:00

So I have a cat named Rusty and a dog named Bailey. They don't like eachother, well Rusty doesn't like anything including me somedays. Bailey could care less. Well there is one Bailey's Rusty does like. The DRINK!!

I had a small bottle of Bailey's on my microwave, and I woke up the other night to the sound of glass breaking.

When I turned on the light in the kitchen, I saw Rusty in a puddle of broken glass and Bailey's Irish Cream Liquor drinking it.
Damn cat, she is just like her mommy... she likes her happy hour.

UPDATES

2007-01-15T19:56:00.000-08:00

So I have been bugged by a few people, Jessica, oh did I say that out loud.. about why I havent updated my blog.. I haven't been lazy, or forgot.. I had my computer crash.. POOF, gone..

Thanks to my very talented Uncle Joe, I now have my computer back and ready to BLOG!!!

It happened just before christmas.. A blue screen would appear on my screen, count up to 75 and then reboot its self. WEIRD I thought to myself, but didnt do anything. So on christmas I asked Uncle Joe what the blue screen meant, and he replied.. DEATH.

Long story short.. I have it back, and its healthy.. get ready blog fans, here I come.

Resolutions, who needs them?

2007-01-01T16:55:00.000-08:00

We all know that resolutions can't be kept. Atleast I can't.
So this year I am setting goals for myself. Some are personal and won't be shared, but the rest are pretty simple.
- make more time for myself, friends and family
- try and find a new job (in the child care field)
- learn standard (Jessica, you'll be my coach!)
- keeping going to the gym, and being dedicated to it
- go somewhere warm
- save money.. (for a future goal)

the list could go on, but that's what I am doing, calling them goals! I think I will be more dedicated if they're called GOALS.

So good luck with your "resolutions" everyone!
*jenni

2007..

2007-01-01T16:47:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great time ringing in the new year! Jenna, I can't believe you kept that hat on all night. I am so happy that I was able to spend new years with so many of my greatest friends. All the best this year everybody!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2007-01-01T16:36:00.000-08:00

2007 is HERE! Are you ready? I think I am. I rang it in with a bang!! (and a headache to follow)

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

*jenni

What would you do???

2006-12-27T19:37:00.000-08:00

So I don't usually watch the ABC Prime Time programs, but this one really caught my attention.

It was about a person's basic instincts. What would you do?

What would you do if you saw a drunk person getting into their car?
IGNORE
DISTRACT
CONFRONT
or CALL POLICE???

The program showed different senarios. The first one was a business man dressed very professionally. Quite a few people stopped, and asked if they could help.

The next senario was a man dressed in jeans, a ball cap.. quite casual. Not many people stopped.
An elderly lady did happen to stop and pleaded with him to not get in his car.

The last one was a woman, with two children. It was amazing the amount of people who stopped to help the lady out.

I WOULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING..

What if you saw a mother, father or guardian belittling a child in public or being rough.
I would hope you do something.
I have spoken to a mother in Wal-mart one time. I didn't like the way she was speaking to her child. It made me sick. So I spoke up and asked if she needed help with anything. She rudely glanced at me and said "NO". was it rude of me to ask.. That is the question.

If you saw a man and woman fighting in the park would you intervene?
If the man was abusing the woman, or the woman abusing the man?
What if the couple was black?

Crazy eh. It really makes you think. I would definitely try my best to help anyone out in any situation.

I hope you do too!

Snow...

2006-12-18T16:35:00.000-08:00

Ok I admit it. I was pissed when Mother Nature crapped on us two weeks ago, but it can't be a green Christmas. If I wanted a green Christmas, I'd go live with the family down in Florida.

So Mother Nature, if you're listening, PLEASE bring some snow on Christmas Eve. I am sorry I called you a bitch and gave you the finger..

Keep your fingers crossed for some snow..

*j

knights game, christmas party

2006-12-09T17:22:00.000-08:00

Kathy invited me to her christmas party at the knights game. We had a box, a bar, and free food.
Good times were had by all!

Teddy Bear toss

2006-12-09T17:13:00.000-08:00

Over 4,000 teddy bears were collected at last nights game. It was a perfect time to throw the bears too. We were supposed to throw then when the Knights scored their first goal. They scored with like 50 seconds left in the first period. Perfect timing.

Blizzard of 2006

2006-12-09T17:01:00.000-08:00

Thursday we had a beautiful snowfall during the day. Who knew what we were in for. Thursday night got pretty bad outside. I had a co-worker from out of town spend the night. I got a call early friday morning from another co-worker that the LTC had been shut down and that cabs were only transporting emergencies.
I got my gear on and headed to check out the situation.
As you can see from the pictures Mother Nature took a huge crap on London that night.
The city was under a huge very thick blanket of white fluffy snow.
It was beautiful, but very much an inconvience.
I tried my best but couldnt do anything. My first SNOWDAY!!

Oh the weather outside is...

2006-12-09T16:56:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun outside on Thursday before the blizzard came.

We bundled up and headed to the back yard. The kids just love the snow, for a good half hour, then we get cold and emotional!

We pulled sleds, dug, and threw handfuls at eachother.

Oh what fun!!

digging out the decorations

2006-12-03T18:56:00.000-08:00

While I was digging out the christmas decorations, I found my day care things: books, hats, songs, puppets.
I found my really cute book that is funny for kids but has some really great adult humor.
Here is on of the stories!

Something in my brothers underpants

(tune of Winter Wonderland)

Doorbell rings ,Gee who is it?

Party guests, come to visit

The mood is so swell, but what is that smell?

Something in my brother's underpants.

Now I dont like complaining

But my dad is entertaining

The guests and my mom, dont smell the stink bomb

Something's in my brother's underpants.

From the basement we can hear the laughter

Parents sharing cheer while eggnog flows

Christmas songs are ringing from the rafter

How can I sing and hold my nose?

Upstairs it's super-duper

This kid's a party pooper

Mom, please don't deck the halls, come change his overalls

There's something in my brother's underpants.

I love it.. The kids get a kick from the pictures, and the lyrics help pass the time during a long day with 2 year olds.

On line dating?? Is it for me???

2006-12-03T18:47:00.000-08:00

So I have taken the plunge and signed up to one of the on-line dating websites.
I have talked to some really nice guys and am glad that I have made some new friends.
I am not keeping my fingers crossed or holding my breath I am taking my time and really getting to know the people I talk to.

I know someone is out there for me. I will find him someday!

Jenni's Christmas List

2006-11-23T18:12:00.000-08:00

Dear santa, I've been a good girl this year.

I promise.. What, I haven't?? There must be 2 Jennifer Cameron's because that's impossible!!!

Jenni's Christmas List 2006

Nikon D50 Digital SLR (on sale for $699.99.. great deal eh? Even Santa can't afford that)

Blank Cd's for my illegal downloading

Socks.. my feet get cold

Computer Printer

Ink for computer printer

Computer desk unit.. Has doors to hide computer, Walmart, $ (i think) $ 169.00

(I'll pay half Santa!!!)

Walmart Gift card

Grocery Store gift card (NO FRILLS, I can walk)

Anything to do with Stamping.. (mom, you'll know)

Walk the Line DVD

to be continued...

401, 407, 404..aka STRESS HIGHWAY

2006-11-18T18:10:00.000-08:00

So, a few girls and I from work attended a workshop in Auora on saturday. Ya, Auroa.. Just past Markham, I swear it's on the map!

We had a hotel room in Markham on friday and headed to the workshop saturday morning.

Getting to Markham though was a task in it's self. I have driven the 400 series before but Guelph is the farthest I've gotten.

I mean, Toronto is so confusing. There are like 500 lanes both ways. You have an express lane, a collectors lane, the middle lane, the lane where people break down or have their car set on fire.. ( yes, we saw a car on fire.. )

Thank god I had a great navigator who knows Toronto well. I would have ended up in Timbukto, swearing like a trucker.

Glad to be back safe and sound, and won't be back to Toronto anytime soon.. Unless I'm the passenger!!

*j

November is...

2006-11-12T18:07:00.000-08:00

November is Diabetes Awarness Month.

My brother has had diabetes since he was 2. He has had a long tough go with it, but has manged to get through it. We've had a few scares along the way, but it comes with the disease. Sugars UP and DOWN.. Pretty scary.

There are pro's and con's to having diabetes.. At halloween time Matt traded his candy for money. I always got the candy. Maybe I should have voted for cash too. Matt is tall and thin, and it looks like I've had too much candy! LOL

It was hard for him though seeing all his friends eating their treats on the school yard at recess, but hey Matt had more money than them all. But there were a few times I'd see him on the hill snacking on a chocolate. (he probably bought it off someone)

When we would go out for dinner as a family, Mom would always say.. "We have a diabetic with us". I don't remeber if it got us a table faster, but I think I might use that line myself next time I go out to eat.

Everytime we went to grandma's for dinner everyone in the family would always say " has Matt done his needle?" It probably got really annoying to him, actually I know it was annoying to him.

As Matt got older, he turned against his diabetes, and really hurt himself. He would have horrible reactions with low and high sugars.
At our cousins wedding he passed right out before the reception. Split his lip and missed a really good dinner!!

It didn't help though that prom was the night before and, well shall we say was pretty hung over. Any typical teenager wakes up the next morning and the thought of food turns their stomach. Well for a diabetic you can't forget to eat. He did and crashed. Made for a great wedding story for holly and Shawn!

Matt presented the Queen Mother with flowers when she came to London to unveil the Flame Of Hope. For anyone who doesn't know what the Flame is, it is a gas burning flame that will stay lit until a cure is found. It was a really nice day that day and the Queen Mother had several different hats. One for the reveal, one for tea, and many more. What an honour it was for my brother.

Anyways what I am trying to get at is, donate to the Canadian Diabetes Association to help find a cure for not only my brother but for all the other Diabetics out there.

Thanks,
*j

When will it SNOW???

2006-11-12T11:21:00.000-08:00

I really would like to know, when is it going to SNOW?

It's cold enough damnit..
I am just so excited to watch the snow fall from my balcony.
When I lived in the basement apartment, I would wake up to the windows covered to the top of snow. Now I am going to wake up to see the snow on the ground.

I can't wait to play in the snow with the kids at work. We have the perfect little hill in our back yard that is great for sledding. I think I have more fun than the children actually. Instead of me pushing them down the hill, they push me.. HAHAHA

Anyways, I can't wait for the snow to fall. I am really hoping for a white Christmas. Not just a light covering to make the grass disappear, I mean 6 feet of fluffy white stuff!

It's great being a winter canadian!
*jenni

What's happened to today's kids???

2006-11-11T09:39:00.000-08:00

I have a few kids in my class that are really beginning to get under my skin, and frankly there is nothing I can do.. URGH

I am not naming any names but use initials for those who know who I am talking about, but the "C" family need to focus on the 3 year old they have and not bring that new innocent baby into the world. Clearly they have visible issues with their precious little "J" that need to be dealt with ASAP.

I got hit in the head with a hard cover book on friday and it happened right infront of the dad. Instead of getting down to the child's level and asking what's wrong, why are they freaking out, don't hit Jennifer with the book..He just left. didn't apologize for his son's actions and didn't reason with his son.
AHHHHH

I am just so frustrated with children's behaviours these days. Now a days we have to bribe the children to come to day care and to leave..

"Oh honey I have a treat for you in the car, OR, "oh if you listen to mommy we can go to McDonalds.
BITE ME

If you are fighting with your child in the hallway to put on their coat and they won't.. take your child and their coat and head to the car. If it is minus 10 degrees outside they will soon realize that they should have put on their coat.

I am not too sure what kind of child I was growing up through the preschool years, but I can tell you things were different.

Any comments. pass them along.. I'm talking to you Heather and Deb Tack..

* stressed

2006-11-10T14:01:00.000-08:00

Katie and Abe.. tied the knot..

Beautiful ceremony, fun reception, a fun filled day of family friends and love.

Congrats to you both!

Red.. the colour of love, support,care,etc, etc

2006-11-10T13:54:00.000-08:00

Today the whole center wore RED to show our support for our TROOPS.

Here we are the Juniors and Seniors infront of the Seniors very early undecorated christmas tree.

It was hard to explain to the children why we were all wearing red, but in years to come they will soon realize how wonderful it is to be Canadian.

Thank you to all the soldiers for helping.

Take care, and we are thinking of you!

CONGRATULATIONS

2006-11-02T14:26:00.000-08:00

Congrats Katie and Abe, the big day is finally here.

I am so happy for you both! You are a wonderful couple, and I know for sure that you will have a happy healthy long married life.

Thanks for letting us share in your special day!!

Love Jenni

55 years and counting

2006-11-01T20:16:00.000-08:00

Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandapa!

I had a lovely time at dinner and am so happy that after all these years you are still so much in Love.

Here's to many more years with eachother!

*jenni

Happy Halloween

2006-10-29T19:47:00.000-08:00

I wasn't very creative with this year's halloween costume.
We decided to go as nurses. Our names are what was the creative thing of our costume.
I was EILEEN ULIK, HEAD NURSE
Kathy was AMANDA MOUNT, RN
Jackie was TESS TICKLE, RN
and Don was BEN DOVER, MD

We went to Winks for live entertainment, big mother fu*&ing glasses, and a $100 prize for the best costume. A pimp won best prize.

Sarah, my Fanshawe student dressed as a construction worker. Nice pylons Sarah.

Adam, the owner of the bar, dressed as Homer Simpson. He had the bar in stitches with his dance moves and duff beer bottle.
Thanks for a fun night WINKS!

There were tons of great costumes out there Saturday night. I have some really good ideas for next year!

Happy Halloween everyone.

PUMPKIN TIME

2006-10-29T19:44:00.000-08:00

We cleaned the guts out of our Pumpkin. It was fun. we counted seed, squeezed them through our hands, and roasted them in the oven.

We will be designing our face on Monday.

Messy activities are the best!

Art

2006-10-14T15:20:00.000-07:00

Rock Glen

2006-10-14T15:10:00.000-07:00

I was invited to joing the Workentin family for a drive to Rock Glen for the day.

It started off to be a beautiful sunny day and then the clouds moved in. It was still a perfect day for wonderful picture taking.

Here is just a sample of my picture taking abilities.. Oh how I wished I had an expensive camera with a zoom that goes for miles.

Maybe Santa can help me out.

I really enjoy taking pictures. I find it peaceful and rewarding when my pictures turn out wonderful. Just look at the colours.. Isn't FALL FANTASTIC?

Gobble Gobble

2006-10-08T10:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

There are alot of things to be thankful for. I am not going to list all of them, too many things to write.

I am just going to write that I am thankful for my family and my friends. I wouldn't be who I am if it weren't for my family. I come from a pretty quirky family but we all turned out pretty great.

Enjoy the turkey everyone, i am looking forward to the cranberries!

OCTOBER 3, 2006... 20 degrees

2006-10-03T12:57:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it? I can't.
It's October 3, 2006 and it is literally 20 degrees outside.
I actually had my air conditoner on for a little bit this morning. Yes, I did.
I am home from work with a bad head cold and had a bit of a fever when I woke up. My heat is on in the apartment and it was swelltering in here. So I switched the air on to cool things down.
Let's see how long this weather lasts. I already put away the capri's and don't want to dig them out of the closet.

Enjoy the weather y'all.

CIBC Run/Walk for the cure

2006-10-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

Today was the day for the CIBC run/walk for the cure in Victoria park

The sun was peeking through the clouds and it turned out to be a wonderful day.

Man was there alot of PINK!!

It was so nice to see men, children and even pets walking/running for such a serious cause.

I saw a mother from my day care who is battling breast cancer. She and her husband ran the 5 km. Congrats Kim for a great fight. I also saw Becky, another lady I know from the day care who is a breast cancer survivor of 2 years.

There were alot of tears today. I think though that they were tears of joy knowing that maybe one day there will be a cure.

THANK YOU everyone who donated. Hopefully our donations will make a difference

It's raining, it's pouring...

2006-09-27T18:54:00.000-07:00

Well, it is pouring out side and I am so glad to be on the 5th floor. I am no longer in the mouldy basement.
When it rained it leaked, and it smelled really bad.

The only thing is is that this is Rusty's first real thunder storm. When we were in the dungeon, we couldn't really hear the thunder or see the lightining because we had very few windows.

She isn't fond of the noise.. I love it..
And I don't have to deal with wet carpet, a wet wall, and the smell of basement after a rain storm!

Apples, apples and more apples

2006-09-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

We went to apple land with the kids and had a great time. From the train ride around the orchard, to the sand hill with tunnels, to tasting the home made apple cidar. The kids had a ball as did we big kids.

Isn't this a wonderful picture? I just love these colors.

Summer's over

2006-09-24T19:15:00.000-07:00

Well, Mother Nature has pretty much made it official. Summer is over.
Here are a few shots from my grandma's garden, work garden and Harris park.
Here's to fall.
Red's, yellow's, orange, and brown's are just around the corner.
I enjoy fall.. and can't wait.

Heart and Stroke Walk

2006-09-24T19:08:00.000-07:00

Today I walked with my grandma and aunt Rosie for the Cheerios Heart and Stroke Walk.
It was in Harris Park and we walked 1 Km..
It was fun. The rain held out and the sun was shining.

The ducks were insane though.

ALRIGHT

2006-09-24T18:54:00.000-07:00

The gas gods have realized that it's better when it's lower.
I can't believe the prices in gas these days.(I've probably jinxed it, but I don't care)
All you drivers out there enjoy..
It makes driving so much more fun.
*jenni

Good Bye and Good Luck

2006-09-24T18:46:00.000-07:00

This is Katie Stortz. (Other than myself!), she is one of the greatest educators Stoneybrook could have.
Katie is moving on to bigger and better things with another child care company.
Best of luck with LCC and see you at your wedding!
(any postings you call me first!!)
Love ya lots
*jen

50 Club

2006-09-24T18:37:00.000-07:00

Aunt Rosie has joined the 50 club.
It's not that bad.. (so I've heard)
Happy 50th Rosie

There is a grocery GOD..

2006-09-21T17:43:00.000-07:00

I was at No Frills tonight and in the frozen food aisle I saw something worth stopping for.
East Side Marios frozen cheese capaletti.. for the microwave and only $2.99..

The heavens opened up and I saw the light.. OH MY GOD

It only took 5 mins to nuke and damn was it enjoyable.

Now I know there is a No Frills in Sarnia for you to enjoy this absolute amazing invention Jessica..( I know you make your own, but it's $2.99)
And Heather.. for your sake I hope to hell there is a No Frills in Strathroy!!

5 minutes and enjoy!
*jenni

Extreme Makeover

2006-09-17T18:09:00.000-07:00

I love watching Extreme Makeover Home Edition

And everytime I do, I ball my eyes out. These families have had a rough go at life, and ABC and the crew make these families dreams come true.

There are days where I think my life is tough, or I don't have a certain thing..

My life isn't that tough.. I have a nice apartment, a wonderful supportive family, and huge circle of friends, all my senses. I have alot going on for my self.

I just think it's wonderful that families can be helped when they truly need it.

Tune in to the show for a good cry.

Jordan...

2006-09-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

I saw Jordan today!! He's home for a few days to be with family and is back on his way. He will recover on the base and return to combat. He feels obligated to finish his duty.

The story he told us was just awful.

Jordan had many close calls while he was in Kandahar. Someone was watching him very closely.
I just pray that they're still there when he returns.

It was nice to see him. He is very skinny, and has a full beard. I saw one of his injuries and OUCH is all I can say.
The piece of shrapnel that was removed from his leg is being set into glass.. Some people keep stiches, some keep teeth.. Jordan keeps shrapnel!!

Gotta love him..
Welcome home for a few days Jordan, we love you very much.. PLEASE stay away from the goats..
*jenni

UPDATE

2006-09-10T10:15:00.000-07:00

Jordan is coming home. All the soldiers that were injured are returning to Canada.
He will be arriving in Ottawa and then will be having more surgery.
Thinking about you Jord.
*jenni

R.I.P Croc Hunter

2006-09-06T14:39:00.000-07:00

The world has lost one of the most entertaining Australian bloke's there is.
I mean, who else in their right mind would jump into a swamp to try and catch a crocodile?
At least he died doing what he loved.. Chasing after the deadliest creatures in the desert for fun!

I loved watching Steve Irwin's show and trying to figure out what the hell he was saying.

"G'Day mates, Ah crikey.. Isn't she a beaut!"

Here is some Aussie Glossie..

*Balls up- mistake
*Codswallop- nonsense
*Crikey- expression of surprise
*Dingo's Breakfast- A yawn, a leak and a good look around
*Dinky Di- the real thing
*Dunny- outside lavatory
*Hoo roo- good bye

The desert won't be the same!

Owen Famous? Yep!

2006-09-05T20:48:00.000-07:00

This is my cousin Owen!
He plays the keyboards in a band called The Birthday Massacre.
The band was formed in 2000 and independently produced and recorded
their first 2 albums.
It's so weird that Owen is in a band.
He has travelled all around the world.. and I am so proud of him..
Check out the website.. www.thebirthdaymassacre.com

Keep up the awesome work Owen.. opps I mean O-EN!!!

*jenni

Private JPK Lobb

2006-09-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

My friend Jordan headed over to Afghanistan last month to fight in the war. He is part of operation Archer.
He headed on a month long tour on August 31, 2006. He is so dedicated to his job, and very excited to be a part of such an important mission for our country.

We got the phone call from Jordan's mom telling us that he was hurt in his tour.
There were 6 soldiers involved. 4 lost their lives and Jordan and another were very badly injured.
Jordan has under gone surgery to remove shrapnel from his back...

That's all I know for now.
We are thinking about you Jordan..

*jenni

Full or half mast???

2006-09-05T20:23:00.000-07:00

Should the Canadian flag be flown have mast when a Canadian soldier looses their life?????

YES, it should. Especially at parliament Hill...
These Canadian soldiers are fighting for peace and are risking their lives every day. It should be recognized every time we loose a father, a friend, a brother, a sister, a mother, an aunt, or an uncle..
The Husky gas and truck stop thinks so.. The massive Canadian flag flies half mast for three days when a soldier dies. GOOD FOR YOU (Dan Hunter, owner Husky Gas and Truck Stop)

Do you think Canada should back out of the war?
YES. I do..

Friendly Fire my ass...
*j

First day of grade 1

2006-09-05T20:19:00.000-07:00

Well, it was Timothy's first day of grade one today! I hope he had a great day.. I wish I could remember grade one... So many years ago....

Congratulations Timothy.. Have fun..
*jenni

BX 93 Dance

2006-09-03T09:56:00.000-07:00

We hosted a BX 93 dance in Dorchester on the 19th of August. Was it fun or what! Who knew that country music could be so good!
I was the bar hop for the night with my dad and a few other club members.. We couldn't open those beers fast enough...

I served from 8 o'clock till 11:30 then it was my turn for drinking... I had a great time.
We made some good money, had some good laughs, and enjoyed some good drinks..

Till next time!

Yee Haw,
jenni

2006-09-03T09:41:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been a few weeks since my last post and I was told that I needed to update my post. So here you go Heather!!
I just finished my holidays! Man was it nice to be away from work for a whole week and a day. I did some things around my new apartment, did some voulunteer work, and went to the cottage. So relaxing even if it did rain almost every day!

So the cottage story starts off great. We drove for 3 1/2 hours in the rain and arrived safe and sound at 10:00 at night in the pitch black. (no hydro there)

I reached for the keys and sure enough they were still in London!!! F*%K is still echoing the woods as we speak. Good thing I know how to break in..We had to bring in everything through a window and climb through every time we needed to go out.. All our windows and doors are pad locked from the outside.. We were prisoners inside our own cottage!!!
After that, and once everything was in we were cool. It is so fun up there. We went on a Zodiak cruiser to Flower Pot Island and did some hiking. It was beautiful!
Glad to be back at work, but wish I was still there!

Jenna

2006-08-18T16:56:00.000-07:00

Well, Jenna is off to British Columbia to continue her education. She left on wednesday and I miss her already..
Jenna is the best co-worker a person could have. She came in every day with a smile and loved our kids with every inch of her heart. She definitley was an excellent role model to everyone we work with.

Jenna, I wish you all the best in B.C. and can't wait to visit you.. Have fun in school!! Don't study too hard, and enjoy those mountains.

AHH

2006-08-18T16:51:00.000-07:00

I'M ON VACATION!!!!! WHOO HOO

I am very excited to have 6 whole working days off!!
Lot's of love to the one's still at work..
I am heading up to the beautiful Bruce Pennisula for some sun, fun, drinks and laughs with the girls.....

Peace, I'm out!!
*jenni

Congratulations Melissa and Steve

2006-08-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

Melissa and Steve got married this weekend.. What a beautiful wedding..
All the best for a happy marriage.
Live, Laugh, Love

I had a great time with all of you Stoneybrook gals!
Katie and Abe, Hollie and Joe, Julie and Jay, Jenna and Me

For my fellow campers

2006-08-07T20:06:00.000-07:00

Things to remember.....

"Oh, this bracelet is for AUTOPSY"

"SUBURBIAN GANGSTA"

TAP TAP TAP

GUNT- the word says it all

"On a dog house-every style"

"God, get some cough syrup"

2 countries I never want to visit- Spain, and Brazil ( you with me Kathy?)

Thanks for sharing your "veggies" John, and your air matress!! GRRRR

THE MOOSE IS LOOSE, THE MOOSE IS LOOSE, THE MOOSE IS LOOSE

Does anyone know what time it is? It's FUNNEL TIME.. LET"S GET READY TO FUNNEL !

Got anymore PEPPER PEPPERETTE STICKS???

Of course you'd get the blowfish!!

Country Camping

2006-08-07T19:53:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few more pics from our country camping weekend..

We met an amature stripper (that's his shirt, red tighties and hot ass!)

We met a guy who can lick his own nipple!

We met a guy who recieved the biggest wedgie (yes, his underwear are completley torn)

We met crazy old horny men

We went to see the strippers.. WOW
Go big or go home!!

What an amazing weekend.. Can't wait for the next one!!

2006-08-07T19:31:00.000-07:00

I finally went Country Camping!
Man what an experience!
Holly, Kathy, Sam, Tammy and myself had a nice little spot close to the entrance! We had some interesting neighbours .. (old and horny)
We met many new people, saw some wild and exciting things, danced all night at the TIKI BAR, went to a strip show.. (actual strippers Ladies.. WOW)
Partied with John, Trevor, and Moose.. (watch out the MOOSE IS LOOSE)..
Someone asked if I would go back.. For sure, in a heart beat!!
It was fun times with friends and strangers.. Until next time!

Hotter here or there???

2006-08-05T12:49:00.000-07:00

Aunt Edna is here visiting from Florida. I wonder if it is hotter here or there. It is so nice to see her.
Grandma and Grandpa are going to be busy showing her places and just remembering the good old days.

Welcome back Aunt Edna, we are so happy you are here!!

Katie and Abe's Stag and Doe

2006-08-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

Katie and Abe had their Stag and Doe in Mt Forest last weekend. What an event it was. After getting lost in Stratford we were on our way.
Instead of a 50/50 draw, they were reaising money for the Cancer Society If they raised $500 or more, Abe and Katies brother would shave their head. Well, they raised half, and still shaved their heads. What good sports.
Melissa, Julie and I were all in fine form. (those were big shots in such a little cups)
Abe raised more money for Katie to get a pie in her face... Way to go Abe!! We then stumbled back to Katies parents house to camp in the back yard. Julie Melissa and I had the biggest tent, AKA the Condo. It was a place to crash and that's all that matters.
Congrats again Katie and Abe, it was a great night, and worth the drive to MT>FOREST

Viewer Discrecion Advised

2006-07-26T20:20:00.000-07:00

So, I'm going to sleep with one eye open tonight!
Kathy, Holly and I watched "The Hill's Have Eyes"

Oh, man is it creepy. Who thinks of these types of movies?
Like do they sit at the dinner table and think of the murder scenes? Or while they're in the shower? What ever or wherever they are, they are freaking sick. This movie was disturbing..

Well, off to find the night light..
*jenni

2006-07-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Big Guy!!!

Love you lot's

*jenni

Crazy Cameron's

2006-07-24T20:20:00.000-07:00

I know we are weird.. but you all love us anyways!!!

Night at the Club

2006-07-22T23:48:00.000-07:00

Don and Dad
Jenni
Jordan
Mom and Bill...She shot 6 times
Matt, Jordan and Amanda.. Future Hillbillies???

We met up with the Lobb family at the club on thursday night for an evening of shooting.
We wanted to get in some shots before Jordan's departure.
Patty and Mom both shot. I am very proud of both of you. Don, not that bad yourself.
We went through 1000 bullets and lot's of laughs.

*jenni

Cameron Family

2006-07-16T19:25:00.000-07:00

Well here we are!! Couldn't ask for any better family.
Love you all..
*j

Long Point

2006-07-16T19:11:00.000-07:00

Well Long Point weekend has come and gone...

It was lot's of fun with friends.
We spent tons of time on the beach and in the water. Not enough sunscreen in the world could keep you from getting burnt.. At least not me.. OUCH.. Peeling forehead already.. great.. Anyways, we continued our water fight with Jim and Paul, and CNN couldn't keep up with us..

We planned on getting right wasted on Thursday night but couldn't drink past dinner. I was so burnt that all I wanted to do was sleep.. WHAT?? I KNOW.. Oh well, there is still lot's of summer left to get right wasted...

So, I am off to reapply the Aloe Vera.. see ya!!
*j

2006-07-07T20:38:00.000-07:00

I'm back!!!!!
More candid Jenni pictures!!!

The many faces of ME!!!

2006-07-07T20:35:00.000-07:00

So, I never have any good pictures of me, because they are usually on other people's camera's. Well here are just a few.. God am I a goof ball..
More to come!!!
*jenni

New Layout...

2006-07-03T20:10:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone... sorry for the sudden change of my blog layout.
The other one was boring and not me.. plus it was giving me some problems..
Anywho, I hope you are enjoying my stories and pictures.. If you have any requests for a future blog, leave me a comment..
Chow for now
*jenni

2006-07-03T20:01:00.000-07:00

Here's Rusty...
Her many poses and faces!
I sure do love my cat!!

Happy 25th Melissa

2006-07-03T19:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Melissa...
I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing birthday..

You are officially a quarter of a century...

But still younger than me..

*jenni

HAPPY 139th BIRTHDAY CANADA

2006-07-03T16:51:00.000-07:00

Happy Canada Day everyone... I am proud to be!!
The long weekend was great. Spent with good friends, good food and good laughs...
One that won't be forgotten..
Hope everyone had a great weekend...
Back to work Tuesday.. It's going to be a long week.

Five One Nine

2006-06-28T19:24:00.000-07:00

I am beginning to really dislike the voice of the lady reminding you that you have to dial 519 before the telephone number...
ARGH.. why is this so difficult for me .. I am a walking phone book, I can remember phone numbers of friends from public school, but I can't remember to dial 519...

Who is this lady anyways, and does she remember the 519? I'd really like to know!!

Well, off to change my address book...
Stupid 519..Like I don't have enough stress in my life I have remember 10 digits, instead of 7..

ARGHHHH

*jenni

Funny T-Shirt sayings

2006-06-27T13:56:00.000-07:00

My Buddy

2006-06-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

My buddy Tim.. Man do I love him.. Isn't he cute? I think so.

Tim, his mom, his dad and new puppy came to visit us on sunday. Tim went fishing and caught a fish with Papa Gary, Grandma Anne and his daddy.

He had so much fun. It's always fun spending time with my Timmy..

Can't wait for our next visit!!

*jenni

The new place

2006-06-23T21:11:00.000-07:00

A few updates on the new place...

I live on the Geriatric floor of the building. All my neighbours are over the age of 65..
There's pro's and con's to living near old people.
They aren't loud..They don't keep me up late at night having sex, they bake all the time so the halls smell like bread and cookies rather than vomit, booze and pot..
Miss Mada lives down the hall and her wheel chair always get cought in the elevator. I hear her calling for help, and help her everytime.. The nosey little grey hair across the hall always watches me enter and exit the elevator every morning.. It reminds of the movie the Burbs with Tom Hanks.. or Groundhog day with Bill Murray.. I stand waiting to see the peep hole become dark, then I wave to her and the peep hole shows light again quickly.. Just come out and say hi for god sakes, and bring me some COOKIES...
The elevators have freakin minds of their own.. Stopping whenever, floors not meeting up, and doors not opening when you have a arms load.. When looking at the elevators, choose the right side..
Other than that...
I am really enjoying my new place.
Feel free to come and visit anytime..

*jenni

Day Care Challenge

2006-06-19T20:36:00.000-07:00

The Palsad hosted a day care challenge. It was loads of fun. 16 teams were entered, nad we competed against eachother.
The games were... POOL.. (sink as many balls as you could in 20 mins..if you sunk the black, start over.. I was good at that)
Bowling..(just a typical game of bowling..the 3,6,9 frame had automatic strikes to hurry the evening along)
Basketball..(try to get as many points as possible) I loved this one
Car Racing...(you started in 30th place and had to get higher..) Melissa rocked at this one..

Then we enjoyed some pizza and laughs!
We should do this more often ladies, it was fun.

Fantasia Party

2006-06-19T20:10:00.000-07:00

We had a fantasia party for Melissa at Katies house. It was a blast. Saw some pretty interesting items..but didn't purchase anything.
It was fun spending time with the girls from work. Saw some different sides of a few of the girls.. who are these people??
Melissa, I think you missed your calling... You are a pretty hot Cop!!
Jenna, I think you should get a pole for your room, you did well kid!

*jenni

I can WINK.. can YOU???

2006-06-17T10:48:00.000-07:00

It's weird. Things one person can do, others can't.

We went to Wink's again and I wanted a picture of us winking in Winks...
Well, Jenna can't wink. It was fun watching her try.

Horse Shoe Tournament

2006-06-04T19:32:00.000-07:00

Dad's club hosted a horse shoe tournament this weekend. It was lot's of fun.
The money raised was donated to the Dorchester Fire hall, in memory of a little boy who drowned a few months ago. The little boys family was friends with a few club members.
R.I.P Jakey

It was a great day, even the rain didn't stop us. Kathy and I were a team and we lost our first game. We were sent to the losers lounge. While we were waiting to play our second game the thunder was rolling. Just our luck... the rain started when we were playing.. go figure eh!
...we lost again!!!
It was fun playing horse shoes. Last year I couldn't hit the pit, this year I did well. But what I did do really well was DRINK!!!!
Donna and Bill did very well.. the team to beat.. Glad everyone had fun..
Missed you out there MOM and DAD... You better be out there next year..

*jenni

Happy 3rd Birthday Riley!!!

2006-06-04T16:08:00.000-07:00

Jenna and I went to Riley's birthday party today. Riley is a little girl in our class.
It was so funny seeing the look on the kids faces when we turned the corner of the back yard.
Riley had a bouncy castle at her party, and let me tell you, it was FUN.
Thanks for the invite Workentin Family!!

*jenni

Fire Works

2006-06-04T15:57:00.000-07:00

I finally downloaded my pics of the fireworks from May 24.
Like I said before, it doesn't matter how old you are, fire works will always be cool.
My favourite part of seeing fireworks is the OOHS, and the AHHS..
Enjoy.
*j

WINKS

2006-06-02T23:13:00.000-07:00

So, I've been introuced to this new drinking establishment in downtown London called WINKS.
It is the coolest little bar. I went with some friends and really enjoyed myself. I am not one for 'sit down' bars, I like to dance, but the atmosphere and people there make it fun.

Well, my co-worker Jenna was talking about staying out late one night. I asked where she was and she replied "oh this small bar that my friend opened. "
When she told me it was Winks, I said that I have been there before and thought it was a cool place.
Her friend Adam had a dream to open up a bar, and fulfilled his dream with Winks.
The bartener, Brad, is fantastic. He really knows how to keep us happy.
I think that this might turn into a cheers episode.. 'where everyone knows your name'!!!
But they will be yelling "JENNI" instead of "NORM"!!!

*cheers*

For all my fellow E.C.E'S

2006-05-24T18:40:00.000-07:00

ADVICE FOR THE DAY!!!!!!

If you have a tension headache, do what it says on the Tylenol bottle:

'Take 2 Tylenol and keep away from children'

Have a wonderful day ladies...and gents!

*jenni

Friendship...

2006-05-24T16:04:00.000-07:00

Friendship isn't always easily described.
Instead of different words, we're stuck with simple adjectives..

close friend
best friend
childhood friend
trusted friend
beloved friend

Friends are special people.
We can't pick our family and we're sorely limited in the number of them at any rate.

But our friends can be as diverse an infinite as the adjectives we choose.
Our friends, in a very real sense, reflect the choices we make in life.

I'd like to thank all my 'friends' that I have had, and have now for making my life real,fun,interesting,sad,happy,and every description word you can think of.

Thanks for all the laughs!
*jenni

Year 2006

2006-05-23T20:39:00.000-07:00

This year I have decided to take the time to really learn more about me!
It's hard to do because I am the type of person to put others before me.
Whenever I had extra money, I wouldn't spend it on me, I would spend on others.
(Imagine all the things I would have right now!)

Well I have a small list of things I want to accomplish/learn before the year is over.

1. Go to the top of the CN TOWER - heights are a scary thing for me
2. Go on an UPSIDE DOWN ROLLER COASTER - again heights AHHH
3. Learn to drive STANDARD
4. Rollerblade without falling

these are just a few, I'm sure there will be more as the months approach...
If anyone can help me out with anything it would be great.

(Katie, can you teach me standard on our lunch???!!)
(Jenna, let's rollerblade on lunch!!! but without falling!!)

*jenni

My Favorites....

2006-05-23T20:05:00.000-07:00

MY FAVORITE........

Film - The Burbs (Tom Hanks)

Music - All but classical

Song - S.O.S ( at the moment)

Band - ??

Person - My Parents

Quote - "Dance as though no one is watching you,
Love as though you have never been hurt before
Sing as though no one can hear you
Live as though heaven is on earth."

Place to
party - Anywhere there's a good time

Place to
relax - In the sun

Place to
vacation - At the COTTAGE

*jenni