Battle of the Boyfriends
by
Chantelle
- 10:12 AM
I am roommates with two couples. I say "couples" and not "girlfriends", because their respective gentlemen callers basically live here too. Anyways.
I don't even remember how it started, but at the beginning of the school year there was this running joke between Kevin (Lianne's boyfriend) and I about how he never brought ME flowers. Not Lianne, which would make sense, me. One night I was in my room when Lianne yelled for me to come to the livingroom. And there on the floor was Kevin.
On one knee.
Holding a bouquet of flowers.
It was basically the best thing of my life.
Fast forward a few weeks. Gizette's boyfriend, Jeremy moved to Lethbridge. The very first thing I said to him was, "I don't know if Gizette's told you this, but there's kind of a tradition in this house where the boyfriends bring me flowers." I felt kind of bad for him, because he had JUST met me, and thought that I was joking.
(Spoiler: I wasn't.)
We now have this semi-serious competition affectionately dubbed "Battle of the Boyfriends". We keep a tally on our chalkboard for each of the men. Flowers equal three points, which originally put Kevin in the lead. The points are given out as I see fit. Example: I gave Jeremy a point because he likes peanut butter cups. I keep them neck and neck so that no one is sad. :)
Lianne took it upon herself to leave Jeremy a little reminder the other day. I appreciated it.
Gizette didn't.
I've officially declared neutrality because I love them both. I'm just in this for the flowers.
P.S. Boys, shovelling our sidewalk is two points. ;)
Once summer, our church decided to have a Stake (regional) Young Women's Camp. I was asked to be a Youth Camp Leader. Much to my excitement, each of my five good friends was asked as well! That summer cemented a lifelong sisterhood among us, and also gave us the nickname we use to call the six of us- the YCLs.
Three of us are my age, and the other three are a year younger, so our graduations were staggered. After we graduated, we all ended up in different places. Rachel , Kale, and I headed to Lethbridge, Laura headed to BYU Idaho, Jess went up to Edmonton to school, and Katrina stayed in Saskatoon. Each of us has grown so much since our days in the youth program. Even though we all kind of suck hardcore at keeping in touch, we're still good friends. They're the only friends I've had that I've never had to worry about. I know that no matter how far I move away, or what I end up doing, I will have five girls that have got my back. Always.
A week ago, I had Rachel and Kale over for brunch. It was kind of a special brunch, because Kale was in town to say goodbye. She's leaving in a few days to serve an 18-month mission for our church.
A week ago, I had Rachel and Kale over for brunch. It was kind of a special brunch, because Kale was in town to say goodbye. She's leaving in a few days to serve an 18-month mission for our church.
(Rachel, Chantelle, Kale)
Mormon missionaries are probably one of the most recognizable parts of our church. They voluntarily leave their homes and families for 18 months to 2 years, out of their own pocket, to teach people about Jesus Christ. Some missionaries even leave their home countries and have to learn a completely new language! It's a tremendous leap of faith, and I have a great admiration for everyone that serves a mission. You can read more about the things a typical LDS missionary does here.
Jessica and Katrina have also chosen to serve missions too! Jess leaves early in December for Orem, Utah, and Katrina is leaving in January for Romania! I'm SO proud of these girls. I've grown up with them, I know their hearts and testimonies, and they're some of my biggest examples. They're my sisters, and now they get to be my sister missionaries! I'm so excited. :)
YCLs, I love and miss you all!
(Seminary Graduation 2010)
Weekend Music: November
by
Chantelle
- 9:24 AM
It's cold. Winter's coming, and I'm not ready yet. Today will be spent tidying my house and roasting all the pumpkins left from Halloween. Except for one or two. Those are for Gizette to hurl into a coulee.
Zee Avi- Concrete Wall
Eric Whitacre- The Seal Lullaby
Coldplay- Atlas
Sleeping At Last- I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Passenger- Let Her Go
Happy Halloween!
by
Chantelle
- 9:13 PM
Costume Chronicles
by
Chantelle
- 5:58 PM
Happy Hallows Eve!
I was digging through my photos and found these gems from Halloweens past:
I was digging through my photos and found these gems from Halloweens past:
2010: Penelope
2011: Mary Poppins
2012: Pinata!
I personally think the pinata costume will always be my favourite. It even had a secret pocket- y'know, for candy and such. This year's costume is pretty rad too though!
2013: Owl
Fun fact: This cape is the first thing I sewed with a sewing machine that actually stayed together. (The first thing was a pair of pajama pants in the ninth grade. I was terribly proud of them and thought I did an excellent job... Until I woke up the next morning wearing two legs...)
What are you dressing up as this year?
52 Lists: Week 6
by
Chantelle
- 8:30 AM
