Sunday, 01 June 2008
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...back.
We had two billets staying with us for 2 weeks. They're participants with the Katimavik program. They travel for about a year spending the bulk of their time in 3 cities across canada. The first in Quebec, the second I don't remember, and the third in BC...with us in Port Alberni.
Our billets were Teddy (21, from winnipeg) and Ashley (18, from Aurora, Ontario). They're great. Energetic, fun. Really awesome. I got to work with Ashley too because her work experience was in the center where I work. She's reallt fantastic with the kids. They just adored her.
For the weekend in the middle of thier stay we took them camping to Rathtrevor Beach. They've never been ocean exploring before. Ever! It was fun to watch. Their excitment was really contagious.
They're still in town but back at their big house where all 11 participants stay together except for billet time. They head back to their respective homes next week. I'll miss them.
Ashley and Teddy:
Waves. The ocean was a lil rough:
A view of the beach from the trail:
A crow drinking from the tap:
The beach, tides out:
Our last fire:
June's a busy month for me. Other than the work, I'm graduating (woohoo!), it's Dan's birthday, my grandmother's birthday, my nephew's birthday, my aunt's birthday and my good friend's wedding.
I'm going to have to enjoy those quiet moments whenever I can grab them.
That's the main reason I'm home for the weekend. I have monday and tuesday off work too. Monday I have to go up to the school to pick up my regalia and tuesday I graduate with my Bachelor of Arts degree! :) Double major in First Nations Studies and Liberal Studies.
I'm the first person in my family to go to University and get a degree. So, needless to say, my family are all bonkers about it too. My mom never missing the chance to tell someone. And add, "she's going to be a school teacher" with this big giant grin. lol
I had grad pics done and got them back, the proofs anyway. But I'm finding it hard to justify putting nearly $300.00 towards the photo package. I'm saving for the wedding! But they hold onto the files for awhile so maybe I'll just wait.
I'll scan the pics in! One sec...
There's a dozen or so but these are the 4 we like best and are having printed (with the package we chose you can choose 4 poses). The first my Mom wants done as a 16x20 framed portrait to hang in her office nest to my brother's high school grad portrait.
Or I might get just the first 3 poses. It's considerably cheaper. And really, I get a disc with all the photos taken on it so I can reprint them whichever and whenever I want later. Yeah, I've talked myself into it. Just three poses. I think I like the first 3 best.
Anyhow, dinner calls and I'm in charge of the salad which I've yet to even begin putting together. Ah well. lol
Happy Sunday!
xo
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Comments (3)
Yay!! What a clever puss to achieve your goal and the coveted prize. A double! Well done you. Well done!!
And yep, the first three are just gorgeous choices.
Well done again!!!!!
It's great having exchange students in your home. I love it. It opens ones eyes (and those of your children in years to come :) ) about so many different things. How cool you do it too. Neat piccies. :)
Congratulations! I like the 3rd picture the best. Very nice. :)
ryc: no, we never moved. We looked at it and it was just too small. So we're still in the townhouse and will be looking to move into a house in the next year or so.
The hearing went well, and I was approved, to much relief. I'm so glad I stuck with it. It's easy to give up.
Hope you're well!