Yesterday was a bit of an interesting day. It began with the sex conference. That was pretty interesting, I guess. Learned a bit more about endorphins and which lubricants to use with condoms (don't use oil based lubricants because they eat away at the condom... use water-based!). I was a bit disappointed because there was not a whole lot said about Christian perspective on sex and such... it was more just talking about everything else... The Birds and the Bees, the physiological aspect, and just an informative shingdig.
I had a volleyball game last night as well. That was absolutely embarrassing. The team was playing so poorly and entirely as a bunch of individuals and us benchies remained on the bench. It was so disheartening, but oh well. Not only did we lose 25-8 in one of the sets, but my team was a disaster! I was reduced to being colorfully called a rookie. I may bring this up some time in the future because it's a great story... I just don't want to offend anyone before things are cleared up or say anything I'll regret and have to apologize for.
But the highlight of my day was definitely at 3:10 when I was told by numerous people that there was a package for me at the front desk. When you live in rez without any family, there is nothing better than getting a package! Nothing better than getting any sort of mail for that matter! Any sort of male... even my voter's card was rewarded with a celebration. Anyways... I went to the front desk and there is this thing with my name written so big! That explained why so many people told me to go to the front desk.. you could see my name from a mile away. Anyways, I went and retrieved my package to discover that it was a dozen roses!!! My brother Anthonie sent me a dozen roses for my birthday!! I was so excited! I went around rez showing everyone because they were so beautiful! And, I'm not gonna lie, they smelled absolutely divine!Aww.. I love my brother! I love him so much, and not only because he sent me flowers! I love him because he is so wise and he cares so much for other people. I think I've noticed just how much I love him since I've been gone. I know that's what everyone always says, but it is absolutely true. I used to take him so forgranted and just reduce him to an overprotective brother. But he's more than that - granted he is still overprotective... excessively so maybe, but we all have our faults :). He is so loving and I know that I can go to him with anything and he'll give me an honest and unbiased opinion. Take yesterday, for example, we were having a discussion in Michael's room about Oral Sex and whether or not it is actually sex (I think it is) and there weren't many people in the room who agreed and so I emailed my brother and asked his opinion and such. I didn't think it was odd, but apparently most people don't email their siblings asking about sex. That's what I love about Anth though, I can email him and know that he will give me his educated opinion. Yup... I love my brother.
Hahaha... I have a bit of a confession to make. I just thought about it right now. When my sister, Lindsey, turned 16 Anthonie sent her a dozen roses from Halifax (that was where he lived at the time) and so I'd always dreamed of the day when he would send me flowers. I did have quite the imagination, but we don't need to get into that. Well, I forgot about this childhood dream and my 16th birthday came and went without any excitement. I didn't think much of it, however, until I was looking through pictures at home - as I so often do. I eventually got to Lindsey's 16th birthday pictures and there was one with her and this big vase full of roses and my heart sunk. Haha. I was so sad that I didn't get any extra attention at my birthday. I was a bit bitter at the time... and for months afterwards. Oh females and their unnecessary drama. Anyways. I eventually got over it, but that was something I thought of instantly when I read the card. Heh heh. I must admit, it was definitely worth the wait. I appreciate it much more now! Anyways. I should be going to read Othello, I have two more acts to polish off before tomorrow... G'night.
4 comments:
Oh Anthonie. What a sweetie. I can't believe he actually sent you flowers! He must really love his sister;) chuckle chuckle.
Ashley Joy,
I remember the day that you got upset that you didnt receive roses from Anthonie, but I am so happy that you got them now. Today at church a little girl went up and sang, and then when she sat back down, she had a dozen red roses in her hands, and it made me think of you! I miss you so much but I am really enjoying my time down here although its only been 2 days. Keep me updated on you know who! I want 10$! Oh, did you get your mail? Luv ya sister!
hey ash,
aww that is sooo sweet of your brother. simple things like that are soo huge and brighten your day in a second, what a nice guy.
I am writing you a letter, its coming hopefully asap! luv ya
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