I might not have 5 Star, but I am still VIP in my own special way

Well girls and boys, Ange does not have 5 Star VIP seats and backstage access to the New Kids. Ange does not think it is fiscally responsible to spend $375 US (read: $450 CAN) on such a luxury.

Ange wishes she could do it and not risk divorce. Ange wishes she and Jen were rich and could buy whatever they wanted, including facetime with their boys.

But it ain't gonna happen.

Good thing loitering around Starbucks is free! I hear the Knight brothers hang around there.

Seriously though, Jen and I did get decent seats, and we also have a pair to sell, so email us if you're interested in Row 26 for the Saskatoon show on April 11th. $180 takes both.

1990 Phoned. The New Kids Want to Play Saskatoon Again.

I actually never went to the Saskatoon 1990 New Kids concert, because we were living in Alberta at the time, so I went to the Calgary show.

That will all change April 11th.

I am so buying the VIP package ... I am not telling you what that includes because then you will want it too, and there is only so much room in the New Kid's hearts. You don't fit in there--just me. No offense.

Anyway, when Grant asked how much this was gonna cost, I just told him less than the cruise!!

Today is January 17th. Do you know what that means?

We met Jordan Knight two months ago today. That is what that means. Let's all take a minute to remember this occasion. Perhaps Jordan Knight is not the boy you have a crush on--that is okay. You can use this time to think about whoever you want.

Happy remembering!!

I am angry and need to vent, but everyone I know is in bed.

Okay, so I decided today that I would start on my application into the Faculty of Social Work for the Fall semester.

It's January, my career counsellor said to start applying in January. So, I hit up the web site only to learn, that not only is there two parts to the application, applying into qualifying social work, then into the actual faculty. Fine, I can do both.

Except, the cut off was yesterday to have the application with 3 paper copies (including essays) and supporting documents into the U of R office.

So am I mad? YES!!

Do I have a plan? Of course. So I sent in my first application late. The worst they can do is reject me. And if they do reject me, I'll apply into Arts there and take the classes that will count towards my degree in social work anyway.

** On another note, I think writing down my rant helped. I had to think about the situation, my problem and what my solution was. And, no swear words!! If I was on the phone with Ange I would have dropped more than a few "f" bombs.

To Cruise Or Not To Cruise, That Is The Question

Okay, so another New Kids-themed post comin' your way.

To clarify, I do have other things in my life, but really, do you want to hear about my ridiculous SaskEnergy bill or people who act rudely? No. You want to hear about happy things like my New Kids fetish.

Jennifer and I seriously considered going on Carnival's New Kids on the Block cruise. It's not just a theme. The band actually goes on the cruise too. We figured if we could pull it off under two grand a piece, we'd do it. Even if that meant she had to work at M&M Meat Shops to pay for it.

And then we realized how much money two grand is.

I'd like to also point out that I actually had Grant convinced to let me take whatever vacation I wanted, even a New Kids cruise to the Bahamas for $2000, as long as he didn't have to go.

We decided instead we might take a trip to Dollywood and Nashville and Memphis. And take in a concert (or two, if I get my way), with Five Star VIP Access to some New Kids concerts this summer when they tour again. We figured it was better to spend that money going to lots of different places rather than to just one place.

Even if that one place was a cruise ship with Jordan Knight serving me pina coladas.

I was News Kids-Krazier than I remember

I got some old videos put onto DVD this weekend. In looking back, I see just how crazy I was about the New Kids. I did indeed get the Jordan doll for Christmas in 1990. Along with a coffee table photo book (which I spotted on eBay for $85 ... I still have mine lovingly tucked away), a wallet (hot pink) and a watch. I have also seen myself wear about 3 different New Kids shirts, not to mention the t-shirt I found for Jen to wear!

So, anyway, I had kinda a boring weekend, but walking down the memory lane of 1990 was definitely nostalgic.

Why I Refuse to Let Myself like Boys!!!

Guess who I ran into at Dollarama tonight. "Mr. Oh So Wonderful" (The boy I liked and texted) with his girlfriend!!!

Is nothing sacred anymore. If you want to be with other people, don't have a girlfriend. Is that so hard to understand???!

You cheat on your girlfriend, she'll find out, then you wreck her for every guy she dates after, and if she's crazy, she'll torch something you love.

And the girl you cheat with (who probably didn't know you weren't single in the first place), will never trust you, because if you'll do it with her, you'll do it to her!!

So you know happens, you end up alone, but really I guess that's just karma!

Who Cares anyway, I'm still Fearless!

Jen's 2009 Strategy: Be Fearless

Alright, so while Angela has been scrapbooking, I've been thinking about the year ahead.

Last year, I decided it was going to be the best year ever! And it really was. I started 2008 with a few life rules.

Have Fun!

Be Happy!

Don't Worry About Problems You Don't Have!! (my favorite and the hardest)

In 2008, I made a lot of friendships, reconnected with a lot of people, and lowered my stress level by 300%. I worked at a job I didn't like, so I quit. I started school and reconnected with a love of learning. I flew by myself to Africa, spent 3 weeks there volunteering and made it home! The biggest thing I did, was learned who I am, and most importantly, I figured out who I want to be. I think Dr Phill would be proud of me.

So, needless to say, last year was pretty incredible! I didn't know how to I'd make this year better. But, I figured it out.

For 2009, I'm going to be Fearless. When I say fearless I don't mean not being scared anymore, but to be scared and to stand up to my fear. I'm scared of a lot of things (moths, rejection you know, normal stuff) but in the face of that fear and that terrified feeling, I'm going to embrace it and pile drive, curb stomp it and shit kick it, knowing that the consequences could be hurtful and that I'll survive.

This year, I am taking my own fate into my own hands. I'm taking the advice I would give others.

You know what I did today?? I still can't believe it, but I texted a boy. A boy I liked. I can't believe I even let myself like a boy. I didn't kiss him and run the other direction at the prospect of liking him and him not liking me (that's what I usually do). He was super nice to me and I feel like he liked me for who I was and that's new to me. (Sad, eh?) I texted him 10 hours ago, I told him I thought he was nice and that we should hang out again sometime. But even if he doesn't call or text back, I can finally say I know what I want in a guy. I know how I want to be treated, that it exists and I am worthy of it. That jump, will be worth it, even if I splatter to the ground!

So this is a big year for me. For the first time in along time, I'm taking the chance, knowing the risk, and I'm okay with it because I can see now how it'll be worth it.

So, Here's to 2009!

Crazy Scrapbook Town: Population, ME!

This is where my Jordan doll lives now. I may have to move him to a higher shelf 'cause Zeke likes to try and chew his head.

Pictures from the concert/Edmonton trip:

Some old pics I dug out:

2009 - More Blogging To Come

Well, I guess a good blogger would update more frequently, but I have been very busy.

Okay, not busy exactly, more like consumed with scrapbooking my New Kids on the Block concert photos. I actually bought a separate album for it, and have spent pretty much all my time this past week creating it. I am done my New Kids album before my wedding album, and I am sure there are the same amount of photos for both! I even found old photos of my first love affair with them back in 1990, so I included those too. What a hoot. Grant tells me to keep it in my pants. :) Maybe I'll put some pics up of my best pages.

I want to send my apologies out to the staff at Wal-Mart. Over my holidays I have been taking Grant to work in the morning at 8, and then usually doing whatever shopping I have to do first thing, so that I can get home and spend the day scrapbooking until I have to pick him up. So, to those of you who work or shop there, I promise to leave my toque at home and wear make-up alot more in 2009.

Jen and I love to hear that you are reading our blog. Please feel free to make comments because we think that's hilarious. She hasn't been blogging lately either, because I think she is busy chasing Hot Patrick. I'll let her explain who that is.

Happy New Year. Here's to a new year of blogging!