Okay Update Time Boys and Girls!

Alright so I haven't written in a while so there's a couple of things to tell. First I'll tell you about my place downtown. Gord's apartment is quite nice and he's got a great location. gastown is equivalent to Whyte ave in Edmonton. Everything is close and there's never nothing you can't do. Gord's actual apartment is pretty nice. Tall ceilings and amazing appliances...except they have never been used. His dishes, cutlerly...nothing. His stove, microwave and even dishwashers have never been used and still had the packaging in them. He's the classic bachelor and he NEVER eats at home. So the only thing in his fridge was booze. So the first thing I did when I got there was go grocery shopping...he was so lost. Anwyays, we've been getting along good so far...no problems yet, but you never know. I cook and he cleans so it works...well whenever he's home to eat. I also have pretty much figured out the bus systems and I take them everyday to practice. Practice...another huge chunck of my life here. For those of you who know him, I am training with my old coach Janusz. He is kicking my ass everyday, twice a day, ten times a week. Thats not including the brutal dryland we have to do too. I am contantly sore and I think I am going to break at any moment. I can only hope that the practices will soon begin to fade into a taper in the next 2 weeks. Januasz's swimmers are really great people too. There are about 3 that are around my age. We all train really hard and we kill ourselves for Janusz. I am only hoping that this pays off at Clubs. Anyways, ntohing else is going on except all my training. I am hoping to get away this weekend with my girls. We are all missing eachother so much that we want this to work so bad. I will take the sky train to Surrey where my darling Caleigh will pick me up and then we will then drive to the ferry terminal where we will meet my sweetie Tai. Then we will head back to Merrit (where Caleigh orignially drove from) and she will coach and I will swim and then we are off to Kelowna. I will have to keep up with my trraining , but I just need to be with my girls to have some fun...been so long! I have to butter Janusz up and ask him today because its all or nothing...then I'm stuck here for a very boring Canada Day. Well with that said I have to take off. I hope everyone is doing great. I miss you all so much. I feel like I'm at a military camp or something and I've been sent away for training...weird. Okay well take care and I will hopefully see ya'll soon!

Reunion

Okay well its Saturday night and I snuck out from the boys to come check my internet. So fra the meet has been going okay. I don't feel great about today's swims. I really feel like I let Andy down. He gave me some goals to reach and not only did I not achieve them but I didn't even come close. It really sucked. I have already seen Janusz here and I was so excited to see him. I keep waving at him and he is watching me swim (which I wish he wasn't). I have met most of his team and they all seem really great. I also saw the most unlikely person here. Jeff Grace! For those you who don't know who he is...long story. But for the others...I was completely shocked. We actually hugged which I was happy about. I feel bad about our past and I kinda wish I wasn't such a shit head to him. But the past is the past and now we had a quick chat and it seemed pretty good. He said he's been emailing me but he's been sending them to my stupid account that doesn't recieve...I think he thought I was lying. I really am not. Anyways, I only have one swim tomorrow...and its the first event. 50 BR...hard day! I am excited to both swim it and get it over with. The competition is over-all slow but still really fun. Fast swimmers here. I better get going though because I have to get up at 7:30!! Yuck! Okay I'll write soon again.

Snipits of Memories of my 6 months in Lethbridge

Okay while most of you won't get this...you can just skip over this. But for those of you who do...I hope you get a few good laughs from this!
Winnipeg:
Caleigh's 18th! - How could we ever forget for a moment that our little Caleigh turned 18. She whipped out her id for a food tester.
Broken van window - Marcy had to hold the wet towel to cover it so the 30 below winds wouldn't freeze us.
Jeff's Finger - Everyone knows about this! It was so gross...but he sure knows how to finish.
Sunday Night After Party - Well first thing is that we were going out on sunday night. But remember the guys there that cleaned the kitchen out? Marcy bartending, Shannon...umm drinking LOTS! Can't remember all but I know it was me and two other girls dancing on the bar.
Robert Gulay - Mike kept us entertained with Gulay all weekend...enough said.
Plane Ride Home - We stunk...except for Tai and Andy...who were stuck on either side on me. But we took up half the plane and we pretty much grossed everyone out.

Calgary:
Horns take the dive - For whatever reason we could just not stand up on our feet. I think in total 3 or 4 of us took a very public face dive. Brit coming onto deck. Lisa stepping down from the block. Jeff when he almost missed his race...which I have to say I laughed the most at. I think there is one more..but who cares three is enough.

Now these are for my party girls and inside jokes:
Perky Bum
Leg Humper
Splash that Shit
Our Boys...
Gnomicide
Hung over essays
Tobogganing...3 times - which links to our day at the mall
Anchor Man
After Parties
Guitar Jamming
Allterrain Couch
Essies Monday night ritual...followed by Tuesday morning practice
Big Spoon/Little Spoon
Retro Caberet
Bonnaventure
High Dive...I DID IT!
Water Polo Champions!
Annoying Girl!
Gym experiences
Pushing me in ritual
Sushi
Drive back from Medicine hat...wind vortex
Numa Numa!
Let's Get Soaking Wet!!
Circle's at Essies
Me swing Dancing and kicking someone in the face
Tai's Backflip
Andy's Fav song
Blue and Gold...the three ladies who dressed up!
The Duke!
Got Jesus?
Mike's Costume Party...the shoe horn, the Hulk Fists, Sam's Pants
Walking Home and then to Caleigh's home the next morning
My fiance
Mike Steven's Hair
Mike's secret pleaure song...yeah I know
Excell-ant

If I missed any just put them in the comments and then I'll add them. I know I missed a lot due to not being here the first few months, but add them anyways.

Last Day in Lethbridge

Well as the day winds down, I am now realizing that my chapter of Lethbridge is now done. I am reall sad about this too. I have realized all the fun I've had being here for such a short amount of time. The people I've met have been awesome and I think that I will stay in touch with most of them. I am sad that I won't be here to continue with fun memories. I was trying to think of them all and the list goes on and on. I need to do an entry with just tid-bits of memories. I will do that next. But right now I just want to tell everyone how thankful I am for being a part of my life now. I have had the greatest time here. I have learned a lot, I have grown up a bit...somethings I haven't. But everything I have learned and experienced here will stay with me forever. Its going to be hard to go to a new place again next year. But I hope that I find my way back here and I will be able to hang out (cough party cough cough) with you guys again. Love you guys and I wish you all the best!

Packing in a Hurry

Okay well just got back from my visit from Edmonton and I am in a frantic rush to get my belongings packed up. I recieved a very helpful email from my loving father (thanks Daddy!) that outlines a very hectic summer...we haven't had this is a very long time. My family, all of you, are being a great support group for me. Nothing but helping me along this very hard time, with choosing my future and my personal problems too. I couldn't ask for a better family! I would never trade you guys in. I have already pretty much packed up my clothers, and sorted them from the ones for Vancouver and then "others". I have already filled two bags of Sally-Anne (sp?) and then junk. I guess I just figured that I would be here for a long time...maybe I won't make that mistake again. Mom and I spoke tonight on the phone (go figure!) and she mentioned my great independence and I was thinking about that as I am packing and I think I owe that to you guys my family. You have always made me feel that if I ever fell you would all be there to catch me so I think I feel like I can accomplish anything...and so far I haven't reached my potential so I just keep going. I want to thank you guys for giving me such a great life. I am very proud to be a Vogan/Wright. And that being said I want to say a HUGE thank you to my family in being involved in my life. I don't think I would be the same if you were not a part of it.
This weekend I went to Aunty Annabelle's BBQ and got to meet a lot of her friends (and she has a lot) and I'm pretty sure Sarah feels the same but every time Aunty introduced us I was so proud to say I was her niece and was more than willing to gush about my families and our stories....well most of them. Some popcorn stories were mentions and one very unforgettable Mothers Day at Pack Rat Louis and some stolen chocolate...which I still say I was pressured into! None-the-less I wasn't judged too much. I had a great time and a nice break from the lonely Lethbridge. I now back and like I said before I am preparing to leave Thursday to Vancouver where I will live there for a month...to train and hopefully have a tiny vacation...my real one will come when my Mommy and I will go meet Daddy out on the Charlottes...I cannot remember the last time I was out there. I want to say 6 to 7 years...oh man! Anyways I better get packing again. I needed a little break but now it is over. Oh and for my super educated family feel free to spell check because the program doesn't work and I manage to always fit one or two in. I know you guys have noticed and cringed already.

ARRRGGGHH

Okay I need to vent! I am getting so frustrated with this whole UNLV, school, paper-work, rules...STUFF! There are so many rules that work to prevent you from doing anything or going anywhere with your life! I just am hitting every possible roadblock I can. Courses tranfer, but I still need more to be "safe" at UNLV. I am going to pull my hair out. If anyone has ever experienced this or know has any words of advice please feel free because I am lost. I have to go continue fighting this losing battle so to everyone who doesn't have to deal with this relentless problem...have a good day!

Days with the Family

Hey everyone!

Okay well since of some recent "problems" you guys that I've told you know where I am. I am doing good and I'm having a great time. No stress and finally getting good sleep. I am still training for Mel Zajac which is June 16th!! Oh so soon! I can't wait to go and then I get a sorta vacation and get to rejoin with my old coach for some good training. I am hoping to learn some independence...whoch I already have so lets say to further my independence. My family is happy for me and very supportive...and so are my friends. Which by the way I will only be available for contact through email and my cell phone. So through contacts you can get either. This is going to be pretty short, just an update for everyone to say that I'm god now and doing way better. I am with loved ones and I'm enjoying the time with them right now because you never know about the fall...UNLV! Maybe still...but contracts are being sent and when the signing is done I will feel better. Caio guys!

Good Last Days

Well as much as I was whining about being here all alone for the last month, I've discovered I've had friends just across the town the whole time. Jamie my old roomate and Crash have kept me feeling loved this past week. Tuesday, Jamie and I had a movie night. Then Wednesday Crash took me to The Longest Yard, which was amazing! I was absolutely impressed with that movie. Then last night the guys made it Norah's Night. Crash phoned to see what I was up to and I told him I was having rice for dinner and I rented a chick-flick. Well Jamie and him wouldn't have that so they said for me to bring my movie and they would watch it too. So they made my night right there. Unfortunately Crash has gone home and Jamie is working tonight, but I still had a good day. I made presents all day for my loved ones. In case any of you read this I'm not going to say what they are, but they are Norah Presents and that's all I'll say. I have a bunch to send out with many cards to people. I was quite busy. I also cleaned up, finally did my laundry and got a nap in today! Which I was very impressed with. Okay well since I'm on a good role I'm going to bed early. Night y'all.

Starting Off June

Okay well today is the first of June and I had a very good day for the first time in a while. I got a phone call from UNLV this morning and Rick (the assistant coach) told me that he had some good news and my unofficial transcripts showed that all my credits transferred and that it just needs to get official and its a go! I was so relieved to hear that because I was getting pretty fed up with this whole thing. Now we are back on track to get me into the Fall semester! We then talked about my scholarship and he said that he would send me the contract and the information that I need to get all set up...so...WOW!! The first thing I did when I got off the phone was, of course, scream and jump around, then I phoned my Mama. I told her the good news and she was excited this time...she didn't said some random piece of advice like last time. After that I went to the University to see an advisor about some courses, saw all the graduating students which was really cool. Then I went for a quick swim because I didn't finish my workout yesterday and then I had an hour break before I went to my real practice...man was I tired. I also really hurt my finger during practice...we were doing a really long pull set and I connected hands with another swimmer and now my pinkie is taped to my ring finger. I really think I hurt it and so I'll see if it feels better by the end of the week. Oh I'm so breakable. Anyways I'm going to a movie tonight so I better go. Have a good start of June everyone!