Day Six.

Ok, so I worked today. And I was SOOO tempted into drinking starbs, but I didn't. Congrats to me!
Except it was a closing shift, and I didn't bring any dinner with me, besides an apple, an orange and some crackers. That right there didn't cover me for the night.
Sadly I had to buy some food... But all is well, I had a yogurt and a bagel, not too bad, not too bad.

Today was rather boring. Except, my co-worker and I had fun in drive-thru as always. At first he looked a little gloomy and sad, but once he started working with me, it was like he was all cheered up. :) And that's a good feeling. He said we're like best friends. Wooo.
Definitely a good feeling.
Sigh, whatta night.
Missed Life Group again... sadly :( we need to change the day... or something... I think I need to get Sunday's and Monday's off.... Hmm, I'll see. I'll make it work. :) It'll work, I promise!....I hope..
K, I'm getting tired. Goodnight y'all!

Day Five.

Today was rather interesting. There was no sweets, besides home made apple pie :) but don't worry, it was a small piece.
It was Andy and Steph's Dinner Rehearsal. It definitely went better than I though. Speeches were awesome!
First, the preparations before hand were splendid, even though it was rather boring. We got everything ready to go, and that's what helped out through the night. Everyone pitched in and made the night wonderful.
There was a family tradition, where we cradle (meaning pick up so they're floating) family members to a song (a slow one..) and we just let them know that family and friends are supporting them no matter what. So we did that to Andy and Steph.
Also we prayed for Steph's mom because she's having chemotherapy after the wedding. So we got around her in family support and prayed. There were also some tears.
Oh and by the way dinner was marvelous! We had home made cabbage rolls, salad, and last but not least perogies. Mmm, and those perogies were amazing! I had five... what? I had no lunch...
Just so you know... there is left overs... lots of left overs. Wicked!
And towards the end of the night I did end up with a starbs drink. BUT it was only a tea, so nice try. And it got cold, so I threw it out. :)

Before I started off my day, I read Psalm 139, both the NKJ and MSG bible. But I have to say, I understand the Message Bible ten times better than the other one.
Anyways, I was a little upset that I couldn't go to church. I just had no ride. But I had to calm myself down (or else it would've ended badly), so I opened my journal and wrote down my thoughts, then I pulled out my bibles and began to flip through. And found Psalm 139. It calmed me down more than I did to myself.
The bible is one of the best places to go if you're feeling down, or stressed or anything. Because God shows you where to look, and tells you to be calm. He's always there for you in tough situations.

And plus I had a feeling that there was going to be a reason as to why I wasn't at church. I later found out that  my cousin Jenn needed to talk to someone. And she came to me. So I was glad that I was able to meet up with her earlier-ish to chat. God had a reason for me, and I found out what it was.
Even though I would've loved to be at church, cause I heard it was a great service, but my cousin needed me and I was glad to be there for her. :)

xoxo

Day Three & Four.

On the eighteenth of march I went downtown with the bridesmaids for the stagette. It was definitely a blast!
I'm not aloud to say as much, because the bride said no pictures on facebook.. yes, it was that bad. :)
So that night I didn't cheat with any sweets or anything. Just a few drinks and a burger, no biggy. Seriously, I was fine, I remember everything.
It was a late night and I forgot my Pajamas at home... so I slept in jeans at the Westin Hotel on Robson street. It was a grand hotel, so beautiful.
But anyways, thats besides the point (if that made sense), the next day, aka today, we went for Tim Hortons. It was either that or Starbucks, but I told them I couldn't because I was fasting. And plus its not very breakfasty. So this morning I had a french vanilla (which is coffee) and a bagel (That I totally regretted).
I'm sorry guys! I cheated! :( I felt so bad to eat that bagel and drink that coffee. But after I finished the drink, I was happy. Why? Well because I won a free doughnut. Woo woo!
Sorry Paula..
I'd share it with you, but I've already tried giving it to someone, and Lisa was like, "No that's ours."
So there you go.
Bam.
Thats my two days.
Oh yeah, and later tonight, after the worship night at my church, there was dinner waiting at my uncles house. So I had pizza and dessert aka a very thick pudding called mousse... I'm sorry! At least I'm not drinking Starbucks... right?

....
Sorry guys! I'm really trying my best to say no... and I was brought up in a business where I have to say yes.
Siiigggh... why does life have to be so difficult?

Day Two.

Well guess what guys, I survived another day. I'm just so proud of myself.
I was downtown today, by myself, and I saw people with Starbucks in their hands.... I was so tempted, but I said no. Yes, I said no. Thank-you for believing that. :)
Later today like a couple hours ago, I went out for desert with a friend (Erica). I told her I didn't want to go to Starbucks, because I also told her that I was fasting and didn't want to be tempted. So we went out for White Spot and had milkshakes and desert. I know... I had a brownie, shoot me if you please. WE shared it, so no biggy. I didn't even finish it... I was full, hahaha (Lame excuse)... Well we also had our own milkshakes.. mine tasted like a peanut butter cup :) SOO good. I'm going back for one of those again.

My day overall was good though. I felt so free to be by myself downtown, taking the skytrain, getting off at a station, rushing to get my hair done (cause I was late :/ ). But my hair looks all freshened up and ready for the wedding. So, score on my behalf.
And my brother's best man is here, all the way from Australia. Exciting.
The wedding is coming up so soon. I seriously can't wait for it. Its on the 26 of March. So it's next saturday. :)

Sigh, I have nothing to really post about today. I just wanted to make it sound long... and I think I proved my point. SCORE. :)
12 more days... (I think)

Day One.

I survived a day! Thats a first. Lets see if I can last 13 more.
Today I didn't cheat on coffee, but I was sorta cheated with a cinnamon twist bun thing. And mom got it for me... I did only SHARE half with my mom. So no biggy there.
Sadly, I was this close to having a Blenz coffee... but I didn't.. it is still considered coffee.. that's why I didn't get anything.

But now that I'm home, I've made my own cup of tea and sticking with it.
Except Andy (my brother) wanted chips, so I got myself some chips... darn you junk food!
But I can do this.
No more temptations!... after this chip bag..
:)

Fasting!

So starting tomorrow, I'm going on a Starbucks fast. That means goodbye tea, coffee and pastries (except I'll have tea at home, because I can't go a day without it). I'm only sticking with water, and food from home. Wish me luck, because I know I'm going to struggle.

Let's see how long I can go. I'll definitely let you know if I cheat too.. :/

Friends mean so much!

So here`s the dealie-oh, I have a huge list of friends but there are a few in my life that I adore. And they`ve been there for me through thick and thin.

Erica

Gabbi

Joryli

Julia

Kathleen

Mikaela

Nicky

Paula

Paul

Yaisa

I`ve told them everything, or basically everything. It is a good portion of my life that they know, and they understand, because they`ve been through the same stuff as me.

They know who I am, and it`s grand. I deserve people like this. And some say they deserve me.. how, I don`t know. I guess we`re all strange in our own way.

It`s like my family grew, new brothers and new sisters. :) God is good.

Once I graduated from PA (Pacific Academy), I told myself that I wasn`t going to get any new friends and I panicked. Because I thought that it was for sure going to happen, and ruin my life.

But it didn`t, I finally cleared that thought from my head and moved onto new and greater things.

God gave me a job with great people.

God gave me a new home with amazing family (What I like to call church).

There was one day I went up to Jaquie, and asked if I could help out at the church. She said for sure, and I got the whole day to help out. It was an interesting experience (in a good way, of course). This was when my whole new friendship began.

A bubbly girl came up and introduced herself to me. Her name is Yaisa. This was when I found out that she only lived up the street from me.

We go on adventures all the time. We went to New West for a Jazz Night, and I met more people. Gabbi, Nicky, Paula and Paul. And I was so glad, because they are so awesome!

Now I go on adventures with all of them all together, usually after church. I`ve basically been everywhere with  them. We`ve been to White Rock a couple of times, Vancouver, New West, Coquitlam (by mistake, but that`s a different story).

Another place, that is apart of the church, is Wildfire. And that has changed me a lot. Spiritually, mentally and physically (I don`t know how, but it has).

All the leaders there are amazing, and I love them. I could name all of them, but I feel that would be useless to you guys. And I`m pretty sure you all know them.

dan.eliza.chub.jo ann.joryli.liz.mia.

gabbi.nicky.koby.jenna.monica.

callum.sam.silas.paula.yaisa.paul.

josh.edmond.edwin.sterling.crystal.rom.

I`m just so thankful that I had this amazing journey of finding new and incredible people. I feel like God just threw them at me and gave me a challenge. A tough challenge, but I worked through it and made it work.

All I need to do is get to know them for who they are too. There are a few who don`t know me just yet, but God has it planned out. Don`t worry the day will come. :)

This church has given me lots of new friends and people I can call family. I`m just so thankful for this eventful life.

I just know that there is many more to come.

All I have to say is:

BRING IT ON, I`M READY!