6.06

Soooo Thursday today. HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP.

That is all I have to say. I'd like to give you Reunion again, but uh... maybe not. So because I'm leaving tonight, I'll be at Shoshana's soon and then we'll be on the way to Ottawa and then IN Ottawa, so since the PANSED is for you guys, I think I can safely put it on hiatus a couple weeks.

As a result, today will be the LAST day. Until like, March 7th-ish, when I get back and have had a sleep.

Don't worry, I'll make it count.

Here's the Count's song, censored.

So, um. Enjoy that.

NO MORE DAYS.
Hailey: 20 MORE DAYS.

xx

6.05

HAI GAIZ.

I don't know what time I went to bed last night, but it was earlier than usual and I was with Iram, so no time to do a blog post.

Last night, I went to see No Strings Attached with Amy. It was really funny, but also hugely inappropriate at a few moments. I was worried I wouldn't like it and that Natalie Portman had been ruined for me after Black Swan, but it was wonderful. Her character was hilarious.

So Alex mentioned in the comments yesterday that I forgot to mention the best part of her Valentine's Day. And yes, we did Skype for like an hour and it was beautiful, and then she went to bed, and I talked to Ashley for like four hours and Shosh came back for a bit to say goodbye and all in all, I had a nice Valentine's Day, as previously mentioned. I love the internet. And the people I spoke to that night.

Anyways. Today is Wednesday. You know what that means. I LEAVE TOMORROW. I am. so. stoked.

I have to make it through today. Then I don't care. Because I make it through today, and it's Thursday and I'm like OMG I'M LEAVING TODAY. My mom is picking me up from work at 4:30 and taking me to the Greyhound and then I'm on my way to Abbotsford. Mitchell, Crystine, but most importantly... SHOSHANA. And then we leave for OTTAWA. ALEX. AMCOLMSEIKVNWIC:OLMIVNEVKUBULIFJWOKD:POWJFIgu hP*UWAJUYVGFINOJE GKUYHRI JEGH J

Guys, I can't wait. Here's Reunion by Stars.

Ottawa: 1
Hailey: 21
THREE WEEKS, HAILEY.

xx

6.03

As Valentine's Days go, today was pretty awesome.

Worked, obviously. Timmy Ho's messed up my breakfast. Robert went back and got it fixed for me because he's a sweetheart. Starbucks didn't have enough creme base for two frappuccinos, so I got one and Amy got her money back. Then I discovered I don't like Strawberry so Amy got mine. Which was fine.

And then work was... work. Jeni came in early because she wanted to take a two hours break to get her nails done with Iram. Robert gave me a chocolate rose. I came home to a box of chocolates from Iram. Hazelnut. Which I don't like. But it's the thought that counts!

I bought Iram a chocolate heart thing from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Good times. And I made everyone Valentine's, some of which can be found on Facebook.

So anyways, I'm going to bed now. Another 2am sleep. I get to sleep in on Wednesday, though. A bit. Maybe an extra hour. I don't know. I'll sleep on the bus.

OOOOHH and tomorrow, I'm going to see Country Strong with Amy. I'm stoked! Been wanting to see it for a while and I haven't hung out with that child in aaages. Right, the song.

Yesterday, I wanted to give you a Grobes song but I could seriously not find any of his new music on youtube and I was like  wtf is that all about?

Here's a quote for you:

 “I’m gonna make a nice bubble bath full of tears.”

—	Josh Groban, when asked how he’s going to spend Valentine’s Day. The Today Show, Feb. 14, 2011.

Here's Luke Conard:

Seriously, gaiz. I have three days left.
TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY (LEAVING)
BASICALLY TWO.
I DON'T EVEN KNOW ANYMORE.

xx

6.02

Dudes, I'm legit in the middle of sleeping right now so I'm going to make this quick.

Today's song is You Were Meant for Me by Jewel. I've probably used this before. But I saw her tonight on the Grammy's and thought what the heck.

What is it with all these 90s songs lately?

Ottawa: 4 days? No. THREE?
Hailey: 24/23. 23 I'm sure.

xx

6.01

So I'm just watching some Office before bed. Going to get this out quickly because after this episode is over, I'm going to BED. Early day tomorrow and I'm pooped from the last two nights' lack of sleep.

Right, so day 3 of my countdown is going WELL. I have five days left. Well, technically today is day 4, so I have 4 days left. So day 3 WENT WELL. And I suspect day 4 shall be JUST AS SWELL.

Anyways, the song. Let's take a trip back to the 90's and go with some Sixpence! You know the song.

FIVE DAYS
TWENTY FIVE DAYS

xx

5.07

Sooooo my day was really eventful. After all last night's drama, Iram went to bed, and I tried. Then at like, 2:45, I was trying to sleep, just listening to music. Then I heard the people upstairs walking around. And I was like "Dude, we should be friends." and then I heard their fire alarm go off. It was really quiet, but I was like "That's awesome, they're cooking at this hour!" and then I was relieved because it was so quiet so that explained why nobody ever complained about ours going off.

Then Iram opened the door, and I realized the fire alarm was going off throughout the entire building.

So we put our boots on, our coats on, grabbed keys, left the building. I had taken my hair out so my bangs were like, sticking up on end all sexy and my hair was super greasy and nasty from the bun it was in all day.

Basically I was one hot mess, at 3am. And the firemen showed up. Gotta say, they are pretty sexy in this town. We also discovered that there are cute guys in the building, who are our age. I'm guessing they live on 2nd and 3rd floor. I just feel it.

Then we couldn't get back to sleep so we watched a movie. It was beautiful. Bed at 5am, with work the next day!

Anyways, I'm watching Bones. After that, BED. Hopefully. Tomorrow, after work, I am going out for dinner with someone you might knooow. Her name is Peggy Haire! She is in Kelowna until Tuesday so we planned to have dinner tomorrow night. I'm excited! I miss everyone from Abby, and she is amazing. Then on Sunday, I work. Monday, skype date with Alex and Shoshana after work (and I'm making cheesecake). Tuesday, movie with Amy. We're going to see Country Strong. And I'm giving her cheesecake.

Wednesday, I work late. And Thursday, I am... LEAVING. I've made sure to be busy every night so I don't whittle away my time, just wanting to be in Abby/Ottawa. Obviously I am very excited and need to think of other things so I don't get carried away.

RIGHT. The song. It's going to be... Neutral Milk Hotel, because Alex keeps talking about them and they are pretty amazing. Alex told me about them twice, and I was like dude, of course I know them. After all, they were featured heavily in a John Green novel. So one of my favorites is Where You'll Find Me. And that's what's happening now.

Ottawa: 6 days. I cannoooooooot wait!
Hailey: 26 OLCMWISDNCIUNCLUINSCKINE:COENWCLO

Seriously, guys. Freaking out.

xx

5.06

Again, I have absolutely nothing to say, as I'm saying it all to Shoshana via text right now, and because I have already ranted extensively in my mind.

Actually, I do have something to say. Just... I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you.

Anyways, I'm going to leave you Ingrid Michaelson, as an apology for the country and Britney. The song... Breakable. I haven't used that one yet, have I? I don't care.

Ottawa: 7 days. HOLY CRAP.
Hailey: 27.
This is too intense, guys.

xx

5.05

Yeah... I don't really have anything to say today.

The song is the one I promised yesterday. A Little Bit Stronger by Leighton Meester

Days of Hell: 8
Hailey: 38

5.04

WHAT UP.

So I have tomorrow off. Then I am working 8 days straight until Thursday the 17th when I am GOING. TO. ABBOTSFORD. And the epic journey begins. So someone needs to educate me in the ways of the Greyhound. Like, I'm allowed my luggage, carry-on, and THEN my purse? I just need to know if that's right. And how big is my carry-on allowed to be? I plan on bringing EVERYTHING I OWN, so these questions are important.

Also - country phase is mostly in check. So far, it's been limited to the Country Strong soundtrack. Mainly of the Leighton Meester variety. So that's not even really country. Either way. Alex, you have nothing to worry about. If worse comes to worst, I have a four-hour bus ride to tire of it. So, rest assured.

Contrary to what you may believe at this point, the song today will NOT be country. But probably tomorrow, I will throw some Leighton in. Shut up...

Today's song is I'll Be There by Ari Hest.

Ottawa: 9 days LOL WUT?
Hailey: 29 days SIRIUSLY?

xx

5.03

Alex, you're welcome I didn't spoil Glee. tbh, I didn't really think about it. But I hope you've seen it, because it's on again TONIGHT and you need to be caught up for the Blaine/Kurt cuteness. I used to hate Rachel, but the Superbowl episode redeemed her.

Anyways. As you know, I'm going back to my country phase. These usually last me a while, but I'm good at keeping them hidden. It probably helps that I already listen to Taylor SwizzleStick, Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler. But I woke up this morning and was like "NEED COUNTRY STRONG SOUNDTRACK."

I want to see the movie because 1. Leighton Meester and 2. Gwyneth Paltrow and 3. Cheesy heartwarming tales.

Right. So due to the fact that I'll be leaving REALLY DANG SOON for Abbotsford (and then Ottawa), I've decided on one of my faaaavorite Carrie songs, Get Out of This Town. Pay attention to the lyrics, especially where she says

"Don't need directions
Don't need a map
If we get lost I'll be good with that"

Because, I would like to mention that I have since improved GREATLY on the directions thing, and the getting mad about directions thing, since that one time at EFY where we got lost and I got a bit upset. Although, this time we have GPS. Either way, I don't care this time.

Just enjoy the song, alright?

She is so beautiful.

Ottawa: 9 DAYS. HWAAAA?
Hailey: 29 DAYS. ZOMGGG I CANNOT WAIT.

Everything is just so close all of a sudden and I am so excited for life to change!

xx

5.02

OKAY. It's Sunday. Superbowl Sunday. Didn't watch, but I can tell you the Packers won 31-25. LAAAME. Zachary Levi and I wanted the Steelers to win. (Just FYI, I wanted them to win before I knew Hailey's man Zach wanted them to win.)

It was also GLEE'S THRILLER SUPERBOWL W/E SUNDAY. That was amazing. Did some liveblogging with Anna and Sarah, on a different site. It was magical. But now it's midnight and they're going to bed. They really need to come here, where it's only 9 pm. Same to you, Alex.

Right. So today's song is one I know I used last year, but I like it enough to use it again. Thanks for the recommendation, Alex.

Don't Fight It, by The Panics

Ottawa: 10 MOTHER EFFING DAYS
Hailey: 30 MOTHER FLIPPIN DAYS

xx

5.01

LOL So I posted the last two days of Week 4 as week 2. And I also forgot to post 4.06, but it was a draft. It's up now, so go back for your Britney fix! lol I was basically like, why did they BOTH skip over 4.06? Silly geese. But no, that was my bad. Good stuff.

So as Alex and Shosh know... Today, I decided to quit my job. It was for a multitude/plethora/cornucopia/vast number/etc of reasons that I decided this. But the main one: I'm not happy.

I haven't been happy for a while. I take no pride in the job I do and it's just mentally exhausting. Because of this, I don't work hard enough. I have to take a deep breath before I start work and prepare myself for the nine hours ahead. I am bored, I'm not challenged, I just want to sit in the back room and cry sometimes. It takes all my energy to stay standing and smile. So I've been thinking about quitting for a while but had no idea where to go/what to do. I feel like if I leave my job, I'll just get another crappy retail job I'm not happy with and that's as far as I'll ever go. I'm afraid of failing.

Today, Iram got mad at me because she feels like she's doing all the work. Because basically, she is. I had no excuse to give her, because even though I'm worn out and everything, nothing I said would have made it okay that I wasn't doing my job. So I said nothing. But basically, she gets mad at me at work. And that affects us at home. So she spends more time out with Jeni and Courtney, and more time ignoring me. Truth be told, I'm just lonely. Which makes it worse. It basically means my only human interaction is Robert. So when Robert comes into the store, I'm just glad to have someone to talk to. So I go to the bank with him. I go for a walk. I go on break with him. Iram, in turn, gets more upset because I'm never in the store.

Robert was the manager at my store before I was, and he knows exactly how I feel about all this. So I'm grateful to have him to talk to. I just made up my mind, once and for all, that when I get back from Ottawa, I'm going to look for a new job. And I'm going to leave. My goal for the end of March is to be at a different job, and my goal for April is to be happy.

Hailey is moving up in March. And that's exciting like you would not believe! I have to wait two weeks (ELEVEN DAYS) to go to Ottawa, then Hailey is moving in, about three/four days after I get back. So hopefully, human interaction. Someone to talk to. Someone to hang out with. Someone to do stuff with. I just miss what my life was like when I first started working at International. Iram and I were best friends, now it seems like she can barely tolerate me.

Anyways, I've complained enough. That's what is going on in my life. Today's song is going to be This Year by the Mountain Goats. Although, truth be told... eleven days. Alex, if you like them, I'll send more stuff your way. You too, Shosh.

Ottawa: 11
Hailey: 31

xx

4.07

Oh nooo! We're on our last day of Britney Week! Parting was such sweet sorrow....

So her 6th studio album was Circus (but we're counting it as 7, because there was Remix CD) and technically number 8 is her Singles Collection.

We're not going to go with If You Seek Amy, because that is a little inappropriate, but that still leaves us with 14 amazing tracks to choose from!

Britty co-wrote three of these (or something) and wrote My Baby ALL BY HERSELF. MY baby is all growed up!

Womanizer isn't one of my favorites, but it's super catchy so I think we're going to go with that! Admit it, Alex, you love it.

Not actually putting the video up because that's just bad.

Abbotsford: 12 days
Hailey: 32 days

4.06

Hokayy, so Britney's 6th album was Blackout.

With this album, Brit finally became the executive producer. She only co-wrote like, two songs, but we still love her, right?

And obviously, with this album, we're going with "Piece of Me".

I haven't got much to say today, so I'll give you guys a break and just leave you with the song.

Ottawa: 13 days
Hailey: 33 days

xx

4.05

Iram and I are watching the Office right nao. It's beautiful.

Anyways, I'm late again. This is because Iram and I have been having sleepovers so I haven't been alone at the right time to make this blog. So Britney's fifth album is B in the Mix: The Remixes.

Obviously there's not much to say about this because it's just remixes of her stuff, so I'm just going to go ahead and tell you the song today: Touch of My Hand

Ottawa: 14 days
Hailey: 34 days

xx

4.04

Okay. Shoshana, it is STILL Wednesday, so I don't know why you were all "WHERE'S WEDNESDAY" because it's HERE. It's 2 pm. Calm down.

Brit's fourth album was In the Zone. To be honest, this was the album I didn't really listen to. I mean, I remember Everytime and Toxic coming out, and I remember loving them. But when this album came out, I guess I was a bit absent. She co-wrote 8 of the 12 songs, taking more control every album, winning all kinds of awards, being amazing.

BTW, all these facts I've been spewing out... I didn't have to look any of those up. I know which songs are on which Britney album. I know how many she co-wrote. I pay attention

I know y'all love Toxic the most, but I'm going to go with Showdown, because you guys need some diversity.

Ottawa: 15 days
Hailey: 35 days

xx

4.03

OH NO. DID I FORGET TO POST A BLOG, Y'ALL?

I'm sorry, I haven't been online as much as normal. As Shoshana says, "It's like I have a life or something".

Britney's third album was simply called Britney. This is the album my friend Amberlea and I both got in grade five for Christmas. I just remember talking about it while we were waiting in line to get our spelling tastes graded. And we both loved it. I STILL DO.

On this album, Brit co-wrote FIVE songs, so you can tell she's getting more comfortable with the business, and this is also the album where she started getting really skanky. And it's when Crossroads came out (which was the most amazing movie everrrr).

Anyways, the song from Britney is going to be Bombastic Love, because I remember loving this song so much. Gosh, I just LOVE Britney.

Hope you enjoyed your Tuesdays!

Ottawa: 16
Hailey: 36

xx