This ones long kids, better brace yourselves.

I had an extraordinary week. In the fact that things were different, not that they were specifically excellent, although some were.

MOnday:

I actually dont remember what I did on MOnday at all, so Im just going to assume I was busy with chores and christmas things. Until Monday night, that is, when I went over to Lauras house for dinner. The cast includes: Me, Laura, Alleah, Sean, Barbara, Mel, and Geoff, with cameo appearances of Lauras mom.
Props: Two suprise cones full of excellent fun, including star wars paraphernalia and a minibike.
a most delightful hat made my Melody
A white gold ring
Several pairs of monogrammed mittens made by yours truly/
platefuls of spaghetti
the romance game

While the night was fairly entertaining, it did not get a standing ovation in my books.

Tuesday:

Tuesday was the day I was going to go to my fathers new home in Powell River. Im sure you can imagine how excited I was. I was also hoping to sleep in til about 11, so that I wouldnt have to spend so much time being bored and anticipatory ( i realize this isnt a word, but I like it) but the carpet guys were coming that day, and woke me up at 8 in the freaking morning. So I jumped in the shower, got ready, did all my chores. packed and stuff, but I still had like, two hours to waste until 12 when my dad was coming. Finally at quarter to he called and I waited out in the driveway and was so nervous, which was odd. I guess its because I hadnt seen him in sooo long, and Im sooo different. anyways, my dad finally arrived, and he jumped out of the car to put my bag in the trunk, and I nearly SCREAMED. For he had grown out his hair. It is nearly as long as mine. I was like, ick, dad. But whatever, it didnt look terrible. When I got in the car Vanessa ( my stepmom) turned to me and was like, wow Brianna, you look so pretty! but not in the Wow Hi you look so good! kind of way. In the sincere kind of way. I was slightly shocked because it is not everyday somebody compliments me on LOOKS of all things. So then we went to the mall for while, because there isnt anything to buy in Powell River at all and they were shop-starved. We wandered around for a bit, and they bought some stuff.

then we went on the excruciatingly long car ride to COmox. Well, it wasnt that long, but I really like to not talk in car, but my dad didnt know that, so he kept asking me all these questions and trying to start conversations, but I only wanted to look out the window and think about things. The ferry was pretty dull too, but I wore my hat from mel, which was entertaining.

We got into Powell River around 4:30, and it was actually a nice little town [pop. 18000] we drove around looking at christmas lights for a while, which was really nice feeling, and christmasy. we drove otu to their house, which is actually kind of rural. They have three acres of beautiful land with trees and an arbor, and a little pond, and a forest out back. There house was picture perfect too. The whole thing seemed out of some movie. When we got inside I wqas instantly mauled by my giant German Sheperd Panzer who is still as cute and friendly as ever! My fathers house was amazing too. Big and beautiful and all decked out in christmas, compelte with candly glows, and a roaring fire.

I gave them their christmas present ( birds of Coastal BC) which they loved and immediately attempted to identify all the birds they had seen so far. After, we watched my choir video, and some christmas specials on tv while I knitted by the fireplace. It was the epitome of made-for-tv christmas movie. I loved it more than anything... then Dad got otu the thing he had bought ast Toysrus that day, a Darth Vadar helmet. When you put it on and press a button you can talk like DV, so my dad had a field day saying"Brianna... I am your father!" and scaring the bejeezus out of Panzer. After chatting and eating cheescake, we put on a Muppets Christmas carol, and I ended up falling asleep curled up to Panzer.

Wednesday:

IN the morning Dad woke me up at like 8, and I had a shower, and went downstairs for breakfast. Vanessa gave me some coffee, and my dad was stunned when he realized I was drinking coffee with them. He was like, I didnt drink coffee til I was in the army ( whenever that was) and onl because it was all you had to drink sometimes! I was like, whatever dad.

we went for a walk outside in the forest after breakfast, just me and my dad and Panzer, and tlaked abotu the environment and threw sticks for the dog. That kind of thing made me almost wish I lived there.
When we came back inside the three of us painted little christmas decorations I brought and sang carols, until it was time for us to go ( there were only two ferries that day)
we went to the mall again for a few hours because they had time to waste before going back, and Vanessa bought me some preppy clothes from Bluenotes, which I love. then the drove me home.

I hate goodbyes. I never know what to say.

I came home and my mom automatically called to tell me to do some mroe chores. When she got back she yelled at me for not doing them right, It made me wonder why I ever came back. And then I went on msn and remembered why.

Brads party was that night, and i would have had a much better time if I wasnt so blasted tired. But in reality, it wasnt the most fun. I guess because there were so many people there that just arent my friends at all - and probably never will be.
I was lame and came home at 10:30 on the pretense that I was tired.
that was bollocks because I talked to Glenn and Talissa until 12:30.

Thursday:
Got up and had to do more chores. Yay.. Then played some telephone/msn tag to make a plan with Mel, Gareth, and Glenn to go shopping.
I ended up going on the bus at 1:20, which was packed, with Gareth at the back, and me standing in the front. We met up with Glenn and Mel, and had a lot of fun shopping anf stuff, while running into many people we knew. Glenn got his ear pierced and I was freaking out because needles are scary.
I bought Caitlins birthday present.
Me and Mel went to Bryans to try on prom dresses but their sizes are ridicuously small, which made me angry. Also Glenn and Garet hwere pretending to watch me change, which was weird. we went to Starbucks ( of course) last, and then I came home on the 5:24 bus.

I walked i nthe door and immediately had to set the table for dinner. My gramma and Gary had arrived and expected me to be sociable, but I was just so tired.. I wrapped Caitlins b-day present and wrote out a card and stuff... and after dinner I pretty much just had to leave right away.

Caitlins house was really fun. Its nice that I can still have fun with those guys even though were all so different. Kourtney left home early, saying she was sick, and Alleah didnt show up at all, so it was basically me, Caitlin, Laura, and Nicola.

we stayed up til 2 being stupid and girly, and having fun.

Friday ( today) ;

first, let me say, happy birthday Megs!

now, I came home from Caitlins around 12, and have spent the reszt of the day playing Sims for Xbox, and avoiding my relatives who have already started arguing anf being crabby.


I hope everyone has a merry christmas!