All Gone...

Mom and Kevin have left to go back to Calgary. It hasn't been more that a few minutes, and I'm already feeling lonely.
We had a really fun visit and we were constantly busy with something to do.
Mom and Kevin spoiled us rotten. They basically refurnished our apartment with a ton of stuff...I wasn't sure if they were going to leave to go back home, especially now that it actually feels like real living quarters!
Whipper was spoiled too. She got a new doggie bed and tons of treats. I don't think she wanted them to leave either.

Aside from the spoiling, we spent 3 days in an amazing log cabin in Port Blanford. We had a fire EVERY night! I drank more in those 3 days than I've drank in the last year! Whipper got a chance to show us what she's made of by running around the cabin at lightening speed. She's half whippet, which means she is part of a racing breed. I think she enjoyed being able to really stretch her legs.
Kevin took me golfing (for the first time) at TerraNova Park. TerraNova is a beautiful course...I mean I would just go for the scenery and the excellent cardio, let alone the game! Although next time I think I'd walk...despite how fun that little cart is to drive. I really like golf. I don't like a lot of sports, but I could really see myself getting into golf. So the plan now is to practice as much as I can until Kevin is back in Nfld so I can actually hit the ball far enough to keep myself in the game. haha.
But I made one good shot. Yeah it was sweet...I hit the ball straight and right onto the green. There was some cute maintenance dude who was like...."Nice Shot." I was like..."Thanks, tehehhehehe." Lots of hot guys play golf too. It's the perfect sport of a single gal!

We spent some time in Clarenville and in Bonavista just visiting relatives...Clarenville was a bit boring but that's because Danielle and I had lived there for almost a year prior to coming to St. John's. And as most Newfies call a place that is dead and boring...whatta DIVE!
We drove out to Musgrave Harbour to visit Poppy Pearce's grave and where we discovered a white sandy beach. HELLO! Who needs Florida??? Next year I'm just gonna header up to the white sandy beach, ya know.....camp out and go swimming.
Our time in St.John's was cut a little short, but we still managed to get most everything done, along with a lovely evening at the Keg to celebrate Mom and Kevin's 15 year Anniversary.

The best part is, all this whole vacation was caught on VIDEO!!!
I can't wait to get the DVD in the mail...recorded especially for us!

Mom and Kevin are probably about 20 mins in the air now. They have a very long trip ahead of them.
Anyway, I'm sure I'll have pictures soon. Danielle just has to upload them.

That's it for now.

Another one bites the dust...

And another semester has come to a close - my last final exam was yesterday. It never ceases to amaze me how fast time can fly. It can be a good thing at times, and sometimes it makes you realize how much you really need to stop and appreciate what's around you, because next thing you know it will be gone again.

I know one thing. I love school. Yah sure, call me a geek. I don't care. But I really love it. I'm soooo stoked about starting Pharmacy this fall and I feel like things are really coming together for me. It's finally happening. Knowing that your hard work is all paying off is a very gratifying feeling. I just recently was told that I would be accepting a scholarship. On behalf of the recommendation of the School of Pharmacy, I will win one of two scholarhips offered to entering first year students from a Canadian Pharmaceutical company -based on acedemic standing. I will be acknowledged of this award on September 14th, during the Pharmacy Scholarship and Awards Night. I am so insanely excited. This scholarship is very unexpected and to receive this kind of award is really an honor.

Whipper is extremely happy that we are done finals too. She has been begging for attention the last few days and huffs a big sigh or does this cute little whiney growl sound when she sees us looking at papers. She has even tried to inturrupt me by sitting on them and sitting on my lap and putting her head down on the papers that I am trying to read. She seems to be much happier now that they've been thrown out!

Speaking of time flying, my parents were expected to arrive this morning. Their flight has been delayed due to fog and they were diverted back to Halifax. They will hopefully be arriving in a few hours. It has been a long awaited visit, and yet I can't believe that in only a few short hours they will be on Newfie soil! It's gonna be a great holiday with lots of events planned. I am mostly looking forward to a few days out in the log cabin and possibly getting to play golf, for the first time on a course, at TerraNova Park! I will have to try very hard to make Kevin proud, hahahaha.
And since there has been another addition to our family, Whipper, this vacation will be filled with lots of giggles, laughs and "awes". She is just so cute. I still can't believe that we have a dog. She is just the best.
Just as the time as flown by to bring me to this point, I realize that the next few weeks will also zoom. So I have decided to make a conscious effort to stop every so often and appreciate the moments we are about to share. I want this vacation is last as long as it can...and once it's over I hope to retain many great memories.

We have much to celebrate. My acceptance into Pharmacy and award/scholarship, Danielle's acceptance into the Psychology Honours Degree Programme in only her third year of study, and the addition of Whipper.

Newfoundland is certainly serving our family well.