My entire room smells of pineapple

I've been back in Van for a week, it's been amazing.
Within two days I had a job, now I'm waiting to hear about a second job,
I went to a party, and met an amazing guy, too good to be true maybe?
He's an editor, an English/History student, going to law school, and an impeccable dresser. I don't think he's looking for anything serious, nor am I, so that's pretty awesome. Tyler comes next week, so casual fun is exactly what I need. He was so respectful, so polite, eloquent and funny. He didn't kiss me goodnight, or even hold my hand while we walked, but still, I think he's interested. It seems that he is. I hope so, I think we'd have fun together.
I moved all my stuff into my room, which is huge. And I got a library card, so I've been frequenting The VPL. Life is good.

It's okay if you curl up in a ball

Last night I went out with some friends to play pool.
I wasn't allowed in. Apparently I was overdressed. Yeah. I was wearing a regular causual outfit. I was in flats! He eventually told me to go ahead, but to not ever come back dressed like that. I hate this town, I am so glad I'm only hours away from returning home to Vancouver. Today I'm wearing a blue high waist, a long sleeved black V-neck, nylons, and knee highs. I have never even heard of people not being allowed in for being overdressed, the whole idea is just preposterous. Ugh, it totally put me off. Unhappy.

do do do do dooo doodle do

Today I got my acceptance letter.
Here I come Capilano university. Now the matter of paying the tuition.
fml. Oh well, investment in my future right? ugh.
I spent all day screwing around, thus have still not finished packing. fml.
fml fml fml fml.
Okay now that thats out of my system, i will be moving on. I am making progress, and my life is on track, I must focus on the positive. Aaand today I saw a baby black bear, that was fabulous. So cute and fat. I just wanted to snuggle him. I was called pretty on dailybooth again. Such a lovely way to start off my days. <3 Joel.
That is all that happened today.

You still sing his goodbye songs

I started a dailybooth today. I only have three followers.
Though, I did get called gorgeous, which made my day. I guess dailybooth is kind of a superficial silly thing, but I'm loving it. Until I get called a turd sandwhich or something, I'll hate that. Im contemplating a blonde bob.. Any opinions?
I would love to work at American Apparel, today I went to their website to apply, and I chickened out. I didnt want to send them three photos of myself, if I never heard from them again, I would get all insecure. No one wants that. I should probably just man up and do it. Who cares if I get rejected right? Wrong. I care. Rejection sucks.
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Last night, my mother led a four minute conversation about her dogs bowel movements. It was a truly excellent way to finish our meal. Oh my mother, how I love her. My Grandfather spoke about the ways in which he was going to have to eat dog food because he's on his way to the poor house, yes my grandfather that lives in a multi-million dollar home, drives two brand new trucks, etc etc, and he was quite hurt that none of us seemed too concerned. No one spoke about my move though, which was a refreshing change.
My lack of boyfriend was brought up, in order to point out how many I had had, the term "revolving door" was used, in a most unflattering way. My cousins girlfriend fit in very well, a definite hit with the entire family. Unlike the time I brought one of mine around, and he was told he was welcome to eat outside with the dog. I do love my family, ferociously and entirely, but good lord, they are horrendous sometimes.
I will miss my family, last year was a tough one, I can't count the number of phone calls I made, in tears, missing them and feeling unbearably lonely.
I want to buy an aloe vera plant, though apparently they aren't sold anywhere, extremely frustrating. I'm packing today, I leave on sat, I feel like I just get adjusted to the date, and then it gets moved up. I have much work to do. Also, how do you guys feel about this shade of lipstick?

I get tired, tired of their questions

Thanksgiving dinner today! Not so good for the diet I imagine.
What are you guys thankful for?
9 Days until I move. Scary stuff. At the moment, Im thankful for Lizz Wright, Frank Warren, asofterworld.com ,vichy normaderm moisturizer, and black nailpolish. And of course, my Aunt's broccoli casserole. I gave thanks yesterday for my family, so I feel like today I am allowed to be 95% materialistic. (Frank Warren counts as the other 5%)
We've reached record cold temperatures, I had to wear socks yesterday. I want to get this perfectly clear right now, I am not morally opposed to socks or something. The reason I only wear socks about 2o days of the year is this, I have very few sock-suitable pairs of footwear. Rainboots, stilletto boots, & Uggs. Though I have multiple pairs of all three of these boot genres, I have few articles of clothing that look good with them. It is not I that is sock unfriendly, it is my wardrobe, the poor socks never stood a chance really.
Here is one blessing I was neglecting to give thanks for my very talked about, emotional mess of a breakup, which means this annual conversation won't be taking place;
"So Rachel, Where is your boyfriend?"
"Uh.. I wish I knew, if you come across him, let me know."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
"No"
"Well why not? A pretty girl like you should have no trouble getting a boyfriend"
"Uhh.. I don't know.. I just don't."
"Well, I wouldn't worry too much just yet, but maybe you should consider changing your hair. [depending upon the year, it's glasses, dress, hair, braces, etc]
"Yeah, okay, I'll try that, and report back this time next year"

Now, it's not that I haven't ever had boyfriends, I have had lots, most weren't serious, and the ones that were, always seemed to shy away from my famjam, we may or may not be an intimidating bunch. In anycase, this year, I will not have the interrogation, they already know whats up. I imagine they'll move onto my mother, and why she hasn't gotten herself married yet. Ahh, we must remember that they mean well.
I am thankful for their love, and for having an excuse to duck out early. Win.

This is my game

I have lost five pounds. Twenty five to go.
I went shopping with my little cousin today, realized that in the past few days I have developed a serious case of road rage.
I have seven days to pack all my belongings and get back to Vancouver, this is not a good thing. Thanksgiving dinner is tomorrow, and I am thankful for the family time. You see I don't want to be all sappy and cliche, but I really do have a fantastic family, and we've had more than a couple big scares in regards to the health of both sets of my grandparents. Fortunately, all have pulled through, and will be sitting around the table tomorrow, interrupting one another and arguing about the liberals and gay marriage.
My cousin's girlfriend will be in attendance, he did well with her, not only is she exceptionally beautiful, but a very nice girl as well. Score for him.
My baby cousin, isn't such a baby anymore, twelve years old, and not pleased about my moving back, I imagine he will be even less pleased to hear its been moved up. But being able to spend some time with the whole family will be lovely. I often sit back, and listen to everyone, take in the voices, and the expressions, the arguments, and in those few moments, I know that no matter what, I belong, and I wouldn't have it any other way.