| Baby news!! |
[May. 16th, 2007|11:20 am] |
I have not updated in months!! But I thought I should post and say that my little nephew is here. My sister gave birth last Thursday at 5:02pm! He is beautiful with lots of hair!! 8lbs 10oz and 22" long..
Here is a video of the little guy - just minutes old!!
His name is Liam Andrew Mifflin :)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8810885535576154233&pr=goog-sl
And here are 3 pics from just before they got to take him home.
check out the hair!! hehe, so adorable!
I'm going home for a visit next Saturday and I can't wait.. I adore the him and I haven't even met him yet! |
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[Aug. 31st, 2006|09:34 am] |
I'm here!! woohoo, finally got online!! England so far is great, i'm really enjoying it.
I will definitely update when I have more time but I just wanted to say that the flight was great, I made it here alive and things are good! |
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| shopping and countdown. |
[Jul. 30th, 2006|08:10 pm] |
I've been watching What Not to Wear for almost three hours. Sunday nights are great for TLC shows. I really want to go shopping now :P
| You Are 76% Girly | 
You're a pretty girly chick, and you're not ashamed to admit it (or wear pink).
But you're also practical. You can hang with the guys, as long as they're not too gross! |
12 days until Mexico.
27 days until I move to the UK.
woohoo!! |
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| Sunday night fever |
[May. 2nd, 2006|09:16 am] |
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Did anyone see Grey's Anatomy the other night? I missed it and never got to record it :( |
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| Life Path?- mine is so true |
[Feb. 28th, 2006|08:38 am] |
| Your Life Path Number is 3 | 
Your purpose in life is to express your unique self.
You are a creative and artistic person with an interesting view on life.
Witty and outgoing, you enjoy sharing your crazy ideas with anyone who will listen.
A total social butterfly, you're the life of any party.
In love, you inspire and enchant your partner. You are often an object of fantasy and desire.
While you are very talented, you sometimes lack the ambition to put your talents in play.
And while your wit carries you a long way, you occasionally use it to mask your true feelings.
Your natural abilities can bring you all the success in the world ... if you let them |
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| home |
[Nov. 24th, 2005|10:07 pm] |
I'm home :)
My flight was safe, everything went great.. i'm extremely jet lagged now but busy as ever! I spent a few days in TO with my sister and I just got back to see my parents yesterday. Everything is wonderful on that front, but I haven't even been away from Australia for a week and I miss it SO MUCH. I hope once I get things unpacked (no I haven't started yet) I will feel more at "home" .
It's strange.. it's as if I left home to come home.
And thats essentially what I did.
But im happy right now. It's all good.
I'll update soon! Just wanted to let you all know that I arrived safely and to say a big thank you for the well wishes.
xo |
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| Leaving on a jet plane...next week. |
[Nov. 9th, 2005|11:13 am] |
I went to Sydney yesterday. It was oh-so-fabulous. I love that city! I am going back on Saturday to buy some Uggs and some more things for ppl at home. I can't wait!. That'll be the last time I get to go there tho until the day that I leave the country :(
I probably won't be updating until I am back home in Canada. So please.. anyone who reads this: put in a prayer for me or send me some good thoughts on Nov. 17-18 when I will be flying home. Flying scares me so please pray that I get home safe :) |
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| so it begins again! |
[Oct. 9th, 2005|08:36 pm] |
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Placement starts tomorrow. I'm going back to Grade 1/2 folks! Should be a good time. I'm super excited to get back into the classroom to teach.. since I had grade 4 last semester this will be a different experience so i'm happy about that :)
I have to leave by 7:30 every morning and I won't get home until 5pm every night.. it's going to be a long day! I'm planning on getting up at 6am though to go running most days, if not every day..i'm hoping so anyway. And then I will go power walking every night with my roomie (for about 60+ minutes). We do that every night anyway so that won't really be a change in my routine- just the mornings will be a challenge.
Can you believe it's October 10th tomorrow? *shakes head* I know I always talk about how fast time is going so I will leave it at that lol.
Well, i'm about to go start reading "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan"...haha should be interesting. I swear if I had all the money in the world to shop i'd be one happy gal. |
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| pointless entry but oh well!! |
[Sep. 24th, 2005|10:55 am] |
The worst thing almost happened. I almost spilt my coffee all over my bedroom carpet. Not that I'm worried about the carpet, but then I wouldn't have coffee and i'd have to walk all the way down the four flights of stairs to make a new one. *ack*
I'm having my fav breakfast atm.. multigrain cheerios w/ sliced strawberries. You know ever since I saw that Oz had cheerios in the supermarket (labelled as a "NEW!" item of course) I've been addicted. Yum yum.
For all the Alias fans out there; Vi I know you are one of them ;) ..... I've been wondering.. how did they write Jennifer's pregnancy into the show? Or did they? While I don't keep up with this show (I don't even know when it's on here).. I always wonder things like this.
Well it is so beautiful today I am going to do some work and then go sit outside for a couple of hours. Yesterday it got up to about 28 degrees! Talk about nice "spring" weather!!! I've gotta make sure I am tanned before I go back to a Canadian winter!! haha! :P
PS- my exams went awesome this week and I am now done classes for the year!!! A bunch of us went out last night and had an end-of-semester party. It was great fun! |
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[Sep. 19th, 2005|11:28 am] |
Exam in 1.5 hours.. eeek. I didn't really study either. I guess i'm feeling confident in this course. I've done well on the assignments. Tomorrow is another exam, now that one i'm a tad worried about. The prof is so unfair and random in her marking that you never know how you are going to do.
Nothing much happened this weekend. I went out for a couple of beers on Friday night to the Del and the Brewery and then the rest of the weekend was low key. I went to the markets on Saturday and then to the beach for ice cream and chilled out the rest of the weekend! I bought a new pair of sunnies on Friday. They rule, I love them!! It's the first item i've bought for myself in a LONG time.
Mom, Dad and my sister gave me money. Sometimes I don't know what i'd do if I didn't have my family.
When mom and dad went to the bank mom asked him how much he was going to put in my account. He said "whatever I have to spare she's getting it." How sweet? I'm so lucky.
Granted it's not thousands of dollars, but it's hopefully enough for the rest of the time I have here. I can't wait to get home and start working like I used to!! This jobless thing really is not for me!! |
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| and she's back |
[Jul. 15th, 2005|12:53 pm] |
Well im back from holidays! I had such a good time with my friends who came to visit.. and we took so many pictures! (which I may post sometime).
NZ was amazing.. it was so beautiful! And the places we went to up the coast of Australia were so much fun. It would have made it better if they came here in the summer but what can ya do?
Semester two classes start on Monday.. and I am moving this weekend. My friends house has a room available bc one of the guys moved out, so im moving in! It's going to save me at least $200/month on rent. My sister told me that I could open my bday pressie when I got home yesterday because I was down since the girls left (my bday isnt till next week though) and she sent me two seasons (yes, two!!) of Sex and the City. How lucky am I? I got 4 and 5 from her and her hubby. I started watching 4 last night. I'm kind of moving in an odd direction since I've already watched season 6 a million and one times lol.
Not much else to report..I hope everyone is well!! |
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| when you least expect it.. |
[Jun. 17th, 2005|11:19 pm] |
I seriously have the best parents a girl could want or need.
I think I may be able to sleep at night now <3
Gosh I'm lucky....and so incredibly thankful.
They told me that if I need money for next semesters tuition they would help me out.
It's probably around $6500.. although im not sure yet so I am going to find out.
Never in a million years did I want to ask them. My mom had a feeling something was up on the phone this morning when I was talking to her. She knew I was off.. and worried about something.
I was so worried that they were going to be disappointed in me. So I never asked them. I told them that I would rather come home early.. in July and drop out of school than ask them for money. I just didn't want to put that kind of burden on them.
On the phone tonight my dad says "I want my girl coming home with her teaching degree. That is what you went there for and you deserve it.."
I started crying to my mom because I was so happy.
I know this may not be a big deal to some. But I was seriously thinking of going home early if I could not come up with the money. I'm SO lucky to have them. |
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| $$$$ <-- annoying |
[Jun. 15th, 2005|03:45 pm] |
Semester 1 is over! I cant believe how fast time is going. I know I say it all the time, but seriously i'm done one semester already!
No school until July 18!
Now i'm going to chill out for a week... relax, clean, etc and then go to New Zealand next week to meet my friends!
Seriously though.. amoung all of this good news I feel super stressed! To the point where im not sleeping properly at night. I'm so worried about money. I don't know if I will have enough for tuition next semester. Tuition went up for my program and my money is going fast. I'm in the process of applying for more money (have not told my family this).. because I just know I am going to need it. To be on the safe side I am going to see if I can get some more that way it'll calm things down a bit. It sucks to have this constant problem hanging over my head. I am trying to manage my credit card payments at home and do you know how hard that is doing it from here? Constantly trying to transfer money to my Canadian account from Oz.. it's so seriously annoying ...blah.
Ok..vent over.
I'm done semester 1!
Rick sent me an IM yesterday. It said "hey Leah, don't worry about me. I am okay and I am strong and working through this. You do what you went there to do and I will be seeing you as soon as you get home." It was so sweet of him to send me that.. and reassuring too that he is going to be okay. It's going to take him time, no doubt, but I think he will make it through this <3 |
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| stolen from VI |
[May. 26th, 2005|05:23 pm] |
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1. What single choice are you MOST proud of and why?
To move to Australia to do my post-grad education. I'll never regret it.
2. If you could have picked your gender at birth, what would you choose and why?
I'm pretty happy being a girl... besides, this means I can shop for shoes, wear makeup and dress up as much as I want.. not to mention watch Sex and the City without hiding it *l* (ok, I suppose the male sex can do these things too).
3. Do you have any childhood friendships that are still strong today? If so, who? If not, why?
Yes.. I'm still very close friends with someone who I met when I was 5. She is getting married next June and I am in her wedding! I'm so excited for her. We've been through lots and still such good friends!
4. You get one afternoon to spend with anyone in your (personal) history. (note: this means someone you have met/know or have known. They can be dead but not Shakespeare) Who is it? What do you do? Why did you choose this person?
I think I would probably choose my great-grandmother. She passed away when I was about 15/16 and I would love to have gotten to spend more time with her to learn what her life was like and the history in our family. My mom and grandma always talk so highly of her. I'd love to spend this time with her also so that my mom and grandma could spend the afternoon with us- I know they miss her a lot (is that allowed? :))
5. What was the most important conversation to happen in your twenties? Why? I had a conversation with someone before I moved to Australia. She told me to make sure I live my life and do what I want to do. She told me that I don't have anyone to please but myself and above all make sure that I am happy. She said not to settle for anyone who is second best because I deserve the world. Oddly enough this conversation took place in a bar but this person has been through a lot in her life so I felt like she really meant what she was telling me. It was almost as if she wanted me to do more than she was able to in her life you know? I've had lots of important conversations in my twenties, but this one sticks out in my mind.
(btw I'm sorry, I don't know how to link the LJ user who I stole this from or else I would have. We all know who the lovely Vi is though right? ;)) |
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[May. 24th, 2005|07:18 pm] |
Ugh, i'm sick. Not feeling well.. had to call in sick to work today. Ya can you believe it. It was my second training shift and I had to call in sick...*whines*. That sucks. They didn't seem to bothered by it, considering I sounded like hell on the phone I think they could tell that I wouldn't be any use to them.. since it's a call centre and all.
My sister and I have been really opening up to each other lately. I've been emailing her because I've been feeling really uneasy about this whole recovery process. To put it as simple as possible I've felt really scared and just unsure of where to go with myself. The thoughts of wanting to starve are there, of course, like they always are but i've been dealing with them differently. I'm eating still- and that is good I suppose. It's like all these consuming thoughts in my head. I'm trying not to let them get the best of me because I have so much stuff to do within the upcoming weeks and I just don't want to jeopardize it. You know? I have lots of assignments to do and things that I WANT to do. I have to keep my motivation up (even though it's slowly slipping). At least i've been honest with her and told her what the heck is going on with me. I don't expect her to cure me, it's just nice to have someone listen. It's strange, 1-2 years ago I never would have went to her.. it goes to show me how much closer we have become in the last year. I don't worry about hiding my thoughts anymore...I have to tell someone how I feel and it may as well be someone who knows me as well as she does. I don't need someone to tell me to "wake up.. give your head a shake.. you are smarter than this.." I KNOW all of this stuff. But what I do need is someone to tell me that it's okay to feel this way, and things may seem down right now but they will get better. In the end it always works out and that is what she tells me. |
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| hired! |
[May. 17th, 2005|07:16 pm] |
Well the interview went well yesterday (Monday).. other than having to walk there in the rain. That just sucked! I think I gave him a good impression because he told me he would call me on Wednesday to let me know but instead I got home from placement today and had a message waiting for me. And I got the job! wOOt. I have to go in on Thursday for an hour or so of training and then he will put me on the schedule. I am so so so happy that I will get to be making some money! I might have to go to Sydney now next Monday to get my visa sticker for my passport. Gosh I hope this works out and I start making some cash!! My friends are coming to visit me at the end of June and it's going to be so nice to have some spending money! Yippie!
I called Stephanie last night. It was nice to talk and catch up. I'll have to call her back later this week as her phone started dying and my phone card ran out. haha. It's so nice to talk to a familiar voice from home! (well...sort of "home").. you know what I mean.
I'm exhausted lately. 3 more days of placement. Three girls in the class made me going-away cards today. They are sweet. Then the kids were making fun of me today because of how I said the word "banana". I've never been so aware that I have an accent in my life since working in their classroom. Kids notice AND point out everything *lol*.. |
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| party hard |
[May. 14th, 2005|09:48 am] |
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Had a great night last night. It was my friends 26th Birthday and so a bunch of us (like 30) went over to her house for a potluck dinner, drinks, drinking games (which I ruled at btw), and music. It was tons of fun. Around 11pm we left her house and went to the bar to dance. Great times let me tell ya. She was hammered, I made sure she got home alright around 1:30am and then I went home too. I've never laughed so hard in so long- what a great night. One of my friends is crazy fun... literally, she can make anyone laugh- awesome personality. We are all going to Melbourne and Adelaide in September and she told us that we are going to the Price is Right there. Haha. And we are all going to wear "I love Bob" shirts. Cleary the hosts name is not Bob.. but it is in the US. So we will be the only ones to get the joke but it's going to be freaking hilarious nonetheless :P But yah, last night was super fun. My friends here are awesome, it's going to suck leaving them!
I have more to write but I am super tired, so I will leave you with this (it's so true!).
Words Women Use
Fine
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
Five Minutes
If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour.
Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given 5 more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
Nothing
This is the calm before the storm. This means "something" and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
Go Ahead
This is a dare. Not permission to do it!
Loud Sigh
Although not actually a word, the loud sigh is often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here arguing with you over Nothing.
That's Okay
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. That's Okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
Thanks
This is the least used word in the female vocabulary. If a woman is thanking you, do not question it; just say you are welcome and back out of the room slowly. |
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[May. 12th, 2005|07:58 pm] |
I have a job interview on Monday!
And it was the first place that I called today too. wOOt.
It's a telemarketing job..not ideal, BUT it's $12.50/hr and I really need the money so i'm about willing to do anything! If I get it i'm going to be so happy!
*fingers crossed*
My Ct at placement is also talking to a friend of his who may need a caregiver for her 4 year old. Who knows maybe I could babysit and make a little cash there as well!
I've been super stressed over money.. gosh I hope this works out.
My sister told me today that I always work everything out..looks like she's right. hehe. |
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| teaching |
[May. 11th, 2005|07:44 am] |
I feel good today....way optimistic.
This teaching thing rocks.. seriously, I have never been so confident in a decision- especially when it comes to my career.
I'm so glad that I came all the way over here and am really enjoying myself and getting everything possible out of the program I am in.
I have some contacts at home already, and I can possibly start working in schools as soon as I get home!
The only thing that is stressing me is the money situation. Why cant I just have money?? Why does it always have to be the #1 stressor!! |
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