HardCore.

Again this week, I have been thanking god it's friday all day! My time here is going by so fast, but at the same time so slow!! It's weird, because when I first got here, all I thought about was going home and now, it barely even crosses my mind in a day. Speaking of days, today was an easy one. I had art first period this morning, but my partner wasn't here. I feel kind of bad, but I used the time alone to take the project in the direction I wanted it to go in. The teacher told me it was good, and I am happy with it! Next class I had guitar, which I always enjoy but I had an especially good time today. The boy who sits beside me teases me so much, he was the one who originally said I looked egyptian, and he always speaks to me in spanish as a joke. Today he spoke to me in made up sign-language, and I spoke right back! He then serenaded me by singing in english and playing along on the guitar. I laughed so hard, it was so funny!

Lunch today was volleyball which was non-descript, as was my afternoon. Both Math and English were spent preparing for exams next week, so I had the time to do what I wanted. Since exams are all next week, and the week after is spring break, I have two weeks of off school! If I were at home, this would thrill me to death, but I am honestly a little bit nervous that with all that free time on my hands, I will get homesick.

After school today, I went with Julie to cadets. Holy Crap. Last week was the valentines dance, so it was cute and fun. This week was uniform checking, boot shining hard core. We were sitting in a class for attendance, and when the uniform inspector came to check everybody, a boy with hair that touched his ears actually put a bag in front of his head!! We then went into small groups for lessons. I was with three boys about my age. The commander told them to be quiet and one of them laughed, so they had to stand facing the wall in silence for three minutes. We then had a lesson on how to read and identify magnetic fields on a map. I didn't understand much. And then, the worst part of my day. The drama queen in me wants to say it was the worst part of my life, but I know thats not true, I got a uniform. It is horrifyingly terrible. I have one pair of black army boots, and one pair of army issued runners. Wool socks, and unisex blue trousers, A blue dress shirt and jacket and a hat that looks like a canoe to top it all off. I almost cried. Cadets tonight was sooooo far out of my comfort zone. There is nothing appealing to me about standing in a line getting yelled at in french! I know I have the power to make this into a good experience, so that is what I am trying to do. Less than three months and I never have to wear that stupid hat again! The people in cadets are so friendly though, and I love the band, so I have a lot to gain. Also, next weekend is cadet camp. 40 hours of the "Cadet cup" games. I am on the snow soccer team. Woot Woot. I am not really sure what to expect, but I love the people, so Im sure it will be fun. Speaking of things to look forward to, I have a big weekend coming up. Tomorrow is band, and then I am going to eat the infamous Quebec poutine! On sunday one of my friends is having brunch, and then we are going to see this famous waterfall. Sunday is also my birthday dinner! I stayed up late tonight watching "the house bunny" with Julie, and I have to be up early for band, so I will be so tired! Oh well, I have two weeks to recouperate! I've got to milk the NOW for what it's worth!!

Milking the Now,
Carly.