Words of Lizzardie

Words of Lizzardie

Wednesday, March 19, 2003

So I'm back from Montreal. I had a pretty good time. Of course the highlight of the trip was the food.... I swear, that's all I ever want to do on vacation. My wallet is not thanking me, though. Helen and I joked that we're not eating again until summer! Alcohol a plenty, but I only drank moderately.... you know, every night at dinner, a beer in the hotel room, that's about it. Saw the Biodome, which was awesome, and went to the Sciencecenter for IMAX shows. Went to the casino, where I managed to win $22.75 (Canadian) on quarter slots, when I started with $20 (so I cashed out with $42.75)! Went to Chinatown for Bubble Tea. I'm glad to be back in the U.S., though, as I was getting a little nervous with all the impending war stuff - wasn't sure how much stricter customs would be, but the guy at customs was really nice. And I'm glad to be driving my car again! I like a small car so much better than a minivan!

I did learn one thing.... I think that I really need to take a day for myself. I do a lot of running around for other people, and I didn't sit well for me for my vacation. I need a chance to relax, too, and I'm just not giving myself that chance. Between driving both to and from Montreal and then sleeping on the floor the first night after driving to the casino and running to pay parking every day.... it wore me out. It's nice that everyone was definitely appreciative, but I'm still so tired.... so I'm looking to take a Liz Day. If anyone has any ideas on what I should do on my Liz Day, please let me know.

The next coupla days will be filled with cleaning and TV and homework (in order to get caught up for NERC) and oh yeah, NERC planning. Things are still going wrong left and right, but I'm still excited about our conference! It should be really good.

And I'll be in Queens this weekend! Yay for Vinny and Chris and Demetri (and free food at his dad's diner) and being in the city! That will hopefully be a lot of fun!

- Lizzardie, at 2:19 PM Post Link

Tuesday, March 11, 2003

"Just because people will take you for granted or take advantage of you doesn't mean you shouldn't continue to be generous and loving. Don't let the world leave you jaded." I saw that on Corinne's profile right after I made that last post. It was like a message just for me or something.

It's been an interesting week. Early last week, I had a weird talk with one of my friends that I wasn't quite ready to have at the time, but I coped and a few hours later, had done the necessary thinking required to be honest and not so confusing. I guess maybe I'm getting better at conveying what the weird messed-up nonsense in my head really is. I don't know. But there was one stressful day in there because of that, and I'm glad it's over and settled and my friend and I are on the same page. It makes life better. =)

The weekend included lots of Founders Day goodness. The Mardi Gras party was a huge success - I can't believe people actually danced! And Vinny's apt was totally transformed and awesome. Best part was definitely the banquet, though. Gotta love Lucatelli's. And it felt really really good to see so many people from the Chaper all together because they wanted to celebrate and be with each other and eat good food. For the first time all semester, I felt warm and fuzzy and happy about a lot of things. So lots of yays for that.

Other highlights: alumni on my couches and having at least a glass of 5 different red Italian wines on Saturday. Yummmm. And I have a Cuban cigar.

Spring Break coming up. Montreal Saturday through Tuesday, and then Queens/NYC Friday through Sunday. Should be a good time. Especially because I did absolutely nothing last year. Yay for driving places and having a good time with friends! =)

- Lizzardie, at 12:59 AM Post Link