Gingerassic Park
by
Chantelle
- 4:57 PM
Every year at Christmastime, I like to do a gingerbread project.
2008: Willy Wonka and his Chocolate Factory. Yep. I built a factory. It had a chocolate waterfall.
2009: two foot pirate ship. For Jack Sparrow. The ship was super frustrating to build. Never again.
2010: Christmas Gone Wrong. Mom was lame and got one of those premade houses from the store, so we jazzed it up a built and put Godzilla on the roof, set the windows on fire with fruit roll-ups, and tied up Santa.
2011: Ninjabread men.
2012: We didn't have a gingerbread project last year because we spent Christmas at my grandparents' house. :(
2008: Willy Wonka and his Chocolate Factory. Yep. I built a factory. It had a chocolate waterfall.
2009: two foot pirate ship. For Jack Sparrow. The ship was super frustrating to build. Never again.
2010: Christmas Gone Wrong. Mom was lame and got one of those premade houses from the store, so we jazzed it up a built and put Godzilla on the roof, set the windows on fire with fruit roll-ups, and tied up Santa.
2011: Ninjabread men.
2012: We didn't have a gingerbread project last year because we spent Christmas at my grandparents' house. :(
And in 2013...
I think it turned out rather well.
Merry Christmas!
by
Chantelle
- 6:00 AM
Love, Chantelle
I love getting swept up in the Christmas season! My house looks like Santa's Workshop exploded in it. Literally. I'm sorry, roommates! You guys are so patient with me and my creative messes...
I've been busy addressing Christmas cards and finishing up presents all week. (I try to hand-make most of mine.) Tomorrow is the Edwards family Christmas party, which I'm really looking forward to! I hope we sing Six White Boomers. My Grandpa Edwards is from Australia, and that song has always been a big Christmas tradition in our family.
I've been busy addressing Christmas cards and finishing up presents all week. (I try to hand-make most of mine.) Tomorrow is the Edwards family Christmas party, which I'm really looking forward to! I hope we sing Six White Boomers. My Grandpa Edwards is from Australia, and that song has always been a big Christmas tradition in our family.
Six White Boomers- Rolf Harris
Little Drummer Boy- tobyMac
Suite from the Polar Express- Alan Silvestri
Angels We Have Heard on High- The Piano Guys
The Chipmunk Song- Alvin and the Chipmunks
Joy to the World- Aretha Franklin
YOU GUYZ. This time next week I'll be home!
*squeals*
Christmas Holiday Plans
by
Chantelle
- 1:29 AM
Even though it's very late at night, I just wanted to post an update. I've been meaning to for awhile, but you know, work... school... finals... Speaking of which, I have a final tomorrow first thing in the morning. Tests are basically the worst. Why can't they test me on creativity or knowledge of Disney movies or decorating? I'd be ballin at those!
After tomorrow though I just have one more test! Then it's dashing through the snow to the Homeland for Christmas! I've been making a list of things I'm looking forward to doing at home all day.
-Making fun of Benton for once trying to eat the fake candy canes on a Christmas tree
-Snuggling up to watch Christmas movies err'y day
-Reading! I have a stack of things I've been meaning to read, but haven't yet had time. (Ex. The Help, Wicked, the book of Yeats poetry I got in Ireland...)
-Not worrying about what to make for dinner... since I won't be making it!
-Getting new jammies
-Having Mom harmonize to whatever Christmas song I happen to be singing
-Finding out what tv series my family is currently addicted to. Every Christmas for the past few years our family has randomly watched an entire tv series over the holidays. It never happens on purpose, they just get hooked on a show and you know how that goes. One year we watched all 8 seasons of Home Improvement by the time I went back to school. Last year it was Gilmore Girls.
-Star gazing. The skies are exceptionally clear in Melfort during the winter, and you can even see the Northern Lights pretty well!
-Hugging Clay
-Doing Sarah's hair even though she hates it
-De-stressing
I feel more relaxed just thinking about it. But now it's off to bed so that I can wake up in a few hours to do some last minute cramming!
Music Nerd FTW
by
Chantelle
- 3:31 PM
Yesterday I went over to Hannah and Aislinn and Summer's house. It's been a Sunday tradition for the past few weeks. As usual, we ended up watching movies. One of the movies we watched was Once Upon a Forest. It's super old, and the animation is mediocre, and Michael Crawford gives a subpar performance as a singing badger.
I'm one of those people that pays attention to the soundtracks in movies. Sorry I'm not sorry. As we were watching, I wondered aloud who the composer was. My friends were all like, "Who cares, just watch the movie", but I was like, "NO. I'm going to figure this out!" It was driving me nuts, because not to brag or anything, but I have quite an extensive library of soundtracks, and some of the musical themes seemed really familiar. Finally I just gave up and googled it on my phone. James Horner. Composer of Titanic, Avatar, A Beautiful Mind, etc.
"That's weird", I said. "Because I thought this music sounded really similar to Land Before Time."
"I don't think James Horner would've composed that," said Chelsea.
I'm one of those people that pays attention to the soundtracks in movies. Sorry I'm not sorry. As we were watching, I wondered aloud who the composer was. My friends were all like, "Who cares, just watch the movie", but I was like, "NO. I'm going to figure this out!" It was driving me nuts, because not to brag or anything, but I have quite an extensive library of soundtracks, and some of the musical themes seemed really familiar. Finally I just gave up and googled it on my phone. James Horner. Composer of Titanic, Avatar, A Beautiful Mind, etc.
"That's weird", I said. "Because I thought this music sounded really similar to Land Before Time."
"I don't think James Horner would've composed that," said Chelsea.
Undeterred, I did this:
James Horner.
I win.
Don't mess with music students.
* * *
In other news, Kevin has had enough, it seems...
I think the Battle of the Boyfriends might be over. :(
Dear Self,
First of all, you're doing a pretty good job, so stop beating yourself up.
This week, it is okay to say, "Actually, I'm too busy to do that" or "No thank you" to things that are not already in your schedule. In fact, it's encouraged. Roadshow is over. You don't have to be a superhero anymore.
Don't immediately get out of bed when you wake up. Relish the warmth for a minute or two. Check the window for your forecast, not your phone. Wear something that makes you feel good. Take your vitamins.
Only worry about today. Taking things more than one day at a time will only stress you out more. Make a realistic To-Do list. Add mundane things like 'shower' so that you can at least check one thing off and feel good about yourself. Accomplish things.
Take a ten minute break when you get home. Breathe. Talk with your roommates. They are lovely and won't always be there. Wear comfy clothes. Wrap up in a blanket. Create something. Listen to music. Call your family. Laugh.
Make sure you eat at least one good meal a day. Prepare it yourself. Don't rush, especially with knives. Remember to pray first! Some people don't have food and you do. Be grateful, however meager it is. Eat slowly.
Go to bed without your laptop. Reflect. You may think about tomorrow, but you may NOT worry about it. Pray. Remember others in your prayers. Check for stars.
Always, always look for a way to make someone's life a little nicer. If you're too busy to help, you're too busy. Leave both things and people better than you found them.
Be brave. Be kind. Be who you are.
Love,
Chantelle
First of all, you're doing a pretty good job, so stop beating yourself up.
This week, it is okay to say, "Actually, I'm too busy to do that" or "No thank you" to things that are not already in your schedule. In fact, it's encouraged. Roadshow is over. You don't have to be a superhero anymore.
Don't immediately get out of bed when you wake up. Relish the warmth for a minute or two. Check the window for your forecast, not your phone. Wear something that makes you feel good. Take your vitamins.
Only worry about today. Taking things more than one day at a time will only stress you out more. Make a realistic To-Do list. Add mundane things like 'shower' so that you can at least check one thing off and feel good about yourself. Accomplish things.
Take a ten minute break when you get home. Breathe. Talk with your roommates. They are lovely and won't always be there. Wear comfy clothes. Wrap up in a blanket. Create something. Listen to music. Call your family. Laugh.
Make sure you eat at least one good meal a day. Prepare it yourself. Don't rush, especially with knives. Remember to pray first! Some people don't have food and you do. Be grateful, however meager it is. Eat slowly.
Go to bed without your laptop. Reflect. You may think about tomorrow, but you may NOT worry about it. Pray. Remember others in your prayers. Check for stars.
Always, always look for a way to make someone's life a little nicer. If you're too busy to help, you're too busy. Leave both things and people better than you found them.
Be brave. Be kind. Be who you are.
Love,
Chantelle
