Merry Christmas 2013

Hello my few readers, and Merry Christmas. I'm sorry I'm a day late posting, but Christmas day doesn't leave a hell of a lot of time to blog. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, with al the presents, food, and family time we could all hope for. If you're in Canada, more specifically, Ontario, Toronto region, I hope you were one of the lucky ones with electricity. I spent my Christmas in Brampton, Ontario where we were one of the few to have power, very very thankfully. If you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you enjoyed the holiday that you do celebrate.

So was your holiday happy and jolly, or was it filled with that family holiday drama. Personally I was internally dealing with drama, but my family was good. My family some how is that family that doesn't fight and piss each other off. I know it sounds unbelievable but its actually true I'm ridiculously lucky. I was dealing with things with my father, and some rejection from something that shouldn't have made me sad. I think when you combine two sad things at the holidays it makes it almost melt down worthy. My heart was sad during Christmas 2013, my anxiety was high, but I'm truly thankful that other than some internal conflicts that I had a good Christmas.

One thing about this winter break thing I hate is spending this expanded period of time in my home town. Some things never change, one of them is this town. I could paint a picture but I'm sure if you've ever lived in a small town you could get the gist. But for the sake of those who don't know what I'm talking about here's the 3 things that I can't stand about my small town (& small towns alike)
1. Everyone knows everything about everyone. Remember that one time you got to drunk and embarrassed yourself? You might not but everyone you know will tell you about it for years to come.
2. The smallest things cause everyone to freak the fuck out. You kissed an ex of someone you were never friends with? You're a fucking home wrecker, get out.
3. Literally nothing changes. That person that got that job in wal-mart in high school and goes to community college? Still works at wal-mart.

I'm sorry for the rant on the small town. No sorry I'm not I'm just really sick of this place and miss the anonymity of the big city. Montreal, Monday I'm back and I've missed you too much. Truly guys I love my friends here, but some times your friends aren't enough to keep your mind away from the drama that is always present in a small town.

Song of the Post:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlFEJ-Ctpjc
I know I usually offer an explaination, but this song just makes me happy.

Good night, good morning, good afternoon, but talk to you soon.
Love, Kate

Hey, Hi, How's it going?

So it's been a week. Second posts should feel more natural right? Well first off, I've decided once a week is too little, so now I will be posting on Saturdays and Wednesdays. This past week has been incredibly stressful and busy that I've wanted to post, but like to stick to my words.

Exams are done!!! YAY. The stress that ensued me during the last week was a little ridiculous, considering how easy I found my exam. Needless to say, I'm incredibly happy to be home, relaxing, and to be putting my first semester behind me. From Montreal to Niagara Falls, I'm back in the home land for an entire 2 weeks, which is the longest time I've stayed since moving day back in August. The oddness of falling back into my home routine of working, seeing high school friends, and having a hundred percent too much time on my hands is taking some adjustment, but I'm sure I'll manage.

So with my first semester behind me, I've looked back and realized all the interesting thing I've learned since I've moved to Montreal and experienced university. These are a couple things I've learned :

• "Ladies Night" doesn't mean free, or even fun for that matter
• The left side of the escalator is not for standing
• Halloween, is indeed the funniest, and sloppiest time of the year
• Alcohol always tastes better when it's free
• Breaking Bad night was the most important night of the week
• It's okay to get ridiculously drunk while watching hockey (GO HABS GO)
• Missing a lecture, will never ruin your life

I'm certain there has been more discovered, but this winter-break-not-thinking state has taken over.

So while I'm sitting here in my high school bedroom, I'm racking my brain as to what will bring you, my favourite people of the inter-webs, back to my blog. Then it hit me in the face, music. Music is my favourite thing (aside from an open bar), also it is something our generation connects with. So a new feature of my blog: Song of the post.

So here it is my Song of the Post
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSUOKe1P-SY
Being home has brought me back to my country roots, and I really can't get enough of this song.

So I'm leaving you now. But not to worry, if you're actually enjoying any of this, I'll be back on Saturday. For now, please post in the comments below, what your can't get enough of winter break song is. Thank you once again for visiting, I hope I have sparked an interest.
Love,
Kate

First Awkward Introductions

So here it is, finally getting my own blog. It's something that I've been wanting to do for quite some time, but as the average college student, procrastination is one of my defining traits. But here I am, with a devoted promise with a post once a week, every Wednesday.

I guess I should introduce myself, if there is anyone out there reading this. My name is Kate, I'm 18 years old, and I am in my first year at Concordia University. I'm studying Creative Writing and English Literature, while living in what I believe to be the most amazing city in the world, Montreal. If you are unfamiliar, Montreal is in Quebec, that big part of Canada to the East that prides it's self on French culture, and does feel, at times, like it's very own country.

I'm here for one reason, to put out there my coming of age experience, documenting that transition from teenager to adult. I have always felt as though my generation is given a bad name, and made fun of on a daily basis. I'm not claiming that it is going to be exciting, but I am however, claiming it to be real. I'll try and leave out the boring details of every day life. I just believe that maybe by writing it down, the real to the rest of the world might start to feel real to me. So I do hope that you'll commit to this journey with me. It's probably not going to be easy. It's probably going to be stressful for myself. It's also probably going to have hormone filled posts, even though I will try my hardest to avoid those, seeing as I feel those things should be left back in high school. This is an offer for you, the world of the inter-webs to see my heart. Please be kind, as I'm just learning how to live in the real world.

I'll end this first post by welcoming, thanking, and telling you about some current events. Being December, it is exam month. My first semester as a University student, now behind me, with only one exam standing in my way. It went by incredibly fast. I feel like it should have taken more time, or that I should feel as though my brain is full of knowledge, instead it feels like mush. I understand now how people can claim that in college you know everything about everything, and everything about nothing. I hope you wish me luck for this British Literature exam I have to write on Saturday, personally, I'm nervous. I got away with only having 1, yes 1, exam in my first semester. Some call it lucky, as for me I call it scary. But hey it's only 40% of my grade on the line, what could be bad?

So people of the inter-webs, I hope to see you next Wednesday, if you have taken any interest in this. Also if you have any suggestions for this blog please post in the comments!
Have an outstanding week,
Kate