A fairly good week

Okay,I am going to try to be a little more cheerful in my Blogs from now on. Today was a goodday for the most part. I have been taking morning walks with my mom, and am enjoying the time I'm spending with her. We've been on a diet, and in the past three weeks I've lost 13 pounds. Wow. I realize now that carbs like pasta and bread are things I cannot trust myself with too much, as looking back, I ate way too much of the stuff. Plus I've eliminated white sugar from my diet. And caffiene. All my friends back in Lethbridge are probably knocked on their butts by that statement, as all of them know how much I love my coffee, loaded with sugar and cream. I drink decaf with 2% or skim with sweet and low. It was a hard adjustment, but am doing all right. Still having a prob with quitting smoking...decided I will need some help on that one. Wish me luck anyways.
Okay so I went to Thunder Bay for a shopping spree with my parents. Loads of fun, although the trip back that night was tense as anyone who has driven the Trans Canada highway at night knows. Moose and bears are always out this time of year. Oh, and we can't forget the logging trucks, who ride your tail the whole way. Pretty scary. That road is by far the scariest I've ever been on. But we got home safe and sound.
Lately the weather has been warmer, and with the warmer weather comes spring clothes. My mother has taken on the job as my fashion consultant, picking clothes she thinks I look good in. I have to admit, she has great taste in clothes, although I feel uncomfortable whenever I wear the color pink. Yeah...yuk it up. Actually I look pretty good with the new gear and the weight loss. I feel good. Okay, remember in a previous letter that no one dresses up in this town? Well since the arrival of the new wardrobe, I've elicited some stares, and today witnessed a man making an awkward attempt to ask me out on a date. I turned him down, as I'm always here at the restaurant, not interested cause the guy is like 20 years older then me (eeeewww), and I respect my parents. He always stares at me...which kind of creeps me out...then again, I can't blame him for staring cause I'm looking damn good, and as I've said to people before the majority of women that live here that are my age have let themselves go. Anyhoo, I doubt that the stares from the local townsfolk will subside. Makes one feel like a bit of a celebrity. I don't want to get personally involved with anyone at this time, and certainly not in this town, as I don't feel like I need to be the subject among the gossipmongers in town. So I work, exercise, diet, spend precious time with the parents. It's all good.I read mostly...stopped reading tabloids...have started reading MacLean's magazine (it's got some intelligently written articles), and I've just finished the book "The Blind Assassin" by Margaret Atwood. Now there's a writer I'd love to sit down with and talk to. Great book. Read it.
Okay, Blogger question time...I'll make it several questions....First question...where are all my Blogger pals and why aren't you blogging? Second question..what's the worst attempt you've witnessed, either to yourself or someone else, of someone trying to compliment or ask you out on a date? Third question...what is the worst clothes you've ever had to wear? Hope I get some answers on these ones. Hoping you all appreciate my Blog. A big shout out to all who've een responding....thank you...it's great to share and I enjoy reading your Blogs as well. Take care, and until I type you again...keep on Bloggin!

The Dullest Day by Far Since I got here....

Hello my Blogger friends. Yup, as you can see by the title, my life here today has been the dullest. We had some customers today, and I'm sure I'll be called back down to help out in a bit, but I feel like I'm in a pissy mood. I think what it is is the lack of solitary free time. This is the first time since I last Blogged that I had true free time. It's hard, and what's worse, I'm finding,much to my chagrin that there are not a heck of a lot of intelligent people in this town...at least, not intelligent enough to keep up with subjects I lie to discuss. With these people, it's a day to day thing...the only thing someone plans is going to the bar or attending council meetings...which, by the by, I attended the other night with a friend of my parents. Interesting....beginning to smell the proverbial shit smell wafting from the doors...I think I may have to stir things up for the common good. I also notice here how little most people (in particular women) don't bother looking nice most of the time. It's like you would feel like a freak (not to mention some unwanted attention and comments from not so nice guys) to walk downtown, or anywhere here in a dress or even in nice pants and top. Even heels. I seem to be a subject of interest to many of the townfolk regarding my career goals. Acting seems to them to be a job that no ordinary person could achieve. Some just don'tcare. I don't tell anyone my career plans unless they ask. I hate some of the responses I get sometime. Ooh...so you're an actor, eh? Ya wanna live in Hollywood, eh? The worst one I ever heard was (obviously by an intoxicated moron friend of my roommates in college ) You could never be an actor....in order to be famous, you have to show your guns. Riiight. Needless to say, I threw him out of our apartment, and myroomie thanked me. Your welcome. No prob. AAAAAGGGHHHH!
Even the paper here sucks...I read articles on this town in the Thunder Bay paper, and never in the local one. Wonder if the newspaper is a tad biased? Hmmm
Okay, since the focus of my Blog entry is in regards to small towns...here's today's Blogger questions.... Have you ever lived in a small town? and ....anyone still out there?
Oooh, before I sign off....A big shout out to all those who do read and respond to these Blogger entries...many thanks, and...hey...why are you not updating your Blogs??? ( you know who you are). Ciao!

Crummy day...

Mainly just a blah day for me. Trying to get a hold of someone but he is not returning my calls, or my emails...pisses me off actually. So I sit here waiting. If he does read this...I really need to speak with you.
So the Pope has left this mortal coil. In a way I am happy for him, as he lived an extraordinary, full life, was a man of integrity and perserverence, and always tried to do his part in making this world a better place. To have that many people around the world praying for you is just astonishing. I am happy he did not suffer long, and I'm happy he died on his own terms. Although he was Catholic and I am not, to me he was a true man in a spiritual, emotional, and intellectual sense. He spoke up about issues that many people would have preferred to avoid...he defended those who were poor and disenfranchised, and there is no doubt in my mind that this was a man closer to God than all of us here now. And now he's with God. Rest in peace Holy Father....be assured that you helped make the world a better place.