Golden Girls, Nicknames, And Outdoor Urination

One day I swear I will be one of the Golden Girls. My best friend Jasmyn and I will be old and gray spinsters, living together, wearing hideous clothing, and hiding Werthers in our pockets. As you can tell I'm looking towards the future, that's far far far in the future though...but it's humorous to thing of being golden while you are still 17. Anywho, the beginning of my future starts in 10 days. I have all my things piled up on the window seat in my mom’s office. A 65-liter backpack, sleeping bag, inflatable bed, quick dry everything…hiking boots and special hiking socks.  That’s just to name a little….How on earth am I going to fit any of that into just one suitcase and a backpack? Who knows spaghettios?

On a sillier note, I’ve decided that I want a nickname. Alright, let’s be serious. My real name Tedi, is pretty much a nickname already. However, it’s a new frontier! I need a nickname. Gilly. I want to be called Gilly. Like the SNL skit? I can act like her, we pretty much are the same person anyway…and my last name has a “Gil” in it! Done. Done, like dinner. Here is a Gilly Skit link, my grade 10 science teacher and I have reenacted Gilly skits without even knowing it....Give 'er a look.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj0lboME4aw&playnext=1&list=PL256E35EF2B4816A9

Thirdly,I feel like I have to share my reservations about peeing outside.  I will be canoeing, hiking, and all kinds of outdoors type deals, and it’s bound to happen. However, I have only done it once. And I’m not going to lie, I did it completely incorrect. I didn’t understand it is less a downward swat, and it’s a back and then down swat…like you are sitting...on a toilet. Anyway, slightly embarrassing. It will be an adventure to say the least, I will need a coach. I will probably need more than one coach, for more than one thing. Oy vey.  
Tedi Jean <3

The Countdown Begins!

Well looky looky, it's two weeks exactly until I'm off for my first semester traveling across western Canada. I'm sitting on my parents bed watching the MTV Video Awards. It's interesting to contemplate how much my life will change in two short weeks. From sitting here eating sugar-snap peas, to a bible camp with hardly any of my clothing, no comforts from home and among people I just met. Packing is my worst fear, believe it or not, I tend to severely over pack....and I have so many things to bring. It's impossible to be prepared for everything that will come my way, however much I want to be. From an Urban Plunge in Winnipeg and Vancouver (whatever that is) to a bible camp, to canoe trips, to skiing and snowboarding in Banff. 

I can't wait to be thrown out of my comfort zone, and begin to grow and change, especially in my faith. This summer ( well every summer) I tend to allow my faith to go onto the back burner. My cottage takes priority over going to church, and if I don't encourage myself to do devotionals God and I become distant friends...rather than best friends. 

Before I leave I will blog more I'm sure. However...they will all be just as boring as this one! I'm still at home! 

Tedi Jean <3