waiting for the world to change

Vintage vest, AA tank, F21 jeans, Vintage backpack, Nevada sandals, Vintage backpack

Hit the half way mark on Wednesday...it's hard to believe that my first couple of nights here I wondered if the program would ever end, and now I'm heading to Quebec City for the weekend and coming back to two more weeks. I think I might actually miss it here! There's something about driving by the St.Lawrence and watching the sunset that makes me think...would I trade it all away for some peace and quiet? Sometimes it's nice to escape reality for a while, but I can't imagine living away from the city...I like the smell of pollution and the sound of cars honking too much.

far from here things are peaceful

F21 romper, Gap Jean Jacket, Vintage Backpack, Ray-Bans, Nevada Sandals

It was super hot on Saturday, but the breeze made it a perfect day to go bike riding down by the pier in between doing laundry and grocery shopping. The ride down was fun, but when it came time to go back uphill, I had to get off my bike and push it the rest of the way up. I may know how to shop for over eight hours straight, but my body is not built for extraneous amounts of activity.

I have been living in rompers for the past week and a half. I feel so dressed up when I wear something other than jeans and a t-shirt, and all the locals stare at me like I'm from Mars or something. I guess I should be used to this by now, since all I do is get weird stares back in Edmonton too. Oh well, more rompers for me!

the rest is still unwritten

I'm currently stealing internet outside of the cafe, there's a fly on my foot, I'm trying to load The Hills, and the guy working here is smoking and giving me dirty looks...great. Time is going by a lot faster now that I'm getting settled into small town life. It's still hard to adjust to the fact that the best clothing store here is Ardenes, but that's the beauty of living out of two suitcases.

Trois-Pistoles actually has a small thrift store that operates on the weirdest hours. I checked it out before my workshop on Wednesday, and it wasn't so much that it was not my taste, but the clothes were extremely large and sold by the set. Oh well, thrifting is virtually impossible in this town, which is why I'll be going to Quebec City next week.

My French classes are actually going well. It's amazing to think that two weeks ago, I spoke no french and did not understand a word. And now, depending on how fast the person is talking, I can sort of follow along. Only three more weeks until I'm back in Edmonton!

montreal, you took my heart away

Zara dress, Gap jacket, Club Monaco tights, Vintage boots, Vintage backpack, Ray-Bans

Our first time in Montreal, and it did not disappoint. We spent our first night screaming our heads off for Lady Gaga. It didn't even matter that I was still recovering from the most turbulent plane ride ever, or the fact it started pouring as soon as we dropped off our bags and had no idea where the Bell Centre was...kind of crazy to think that just a couple weeks ago, Canadiens were battling for their playoff lives in the very same arena. Of course, Lady Gaga was amazing. Show me your teeth!

Montreal is pretty much like an extended version of Whyte Avenue, but with cuter boys, open patios, and better shopping . I will be back. I have yet to conquer Mount Royal or find the vintage shops on Notre-Dame. I will never learn how to read a map properly.

Spending the next month in Trois-Pistoles now. It is hands down the smallest town I have ever set foot in. If you think the towns in Alberta are small, you're in for the shock of your life. I will update more with pictures to show you what I mean...the internet here keeps coming in and out, it's kind of annoying.

there's something about baby you and I

H&M jacket, AA leggings and cardigan, F21 head wrap, Ray-Bans, Balenciaga, Nevada sandals

Had a goodbye dinner with some of my closest friends before heading to Montreal. We ate jumbo shrimp and hotdogs, joked about eating for four, looked through old yearbooks, talked about "gas station" and how he can never forgive me for cutting up his hello kitty erasers in front of his face. Sorry, but you can't win my heart over with erasers. You can if you bring me to McDonalds.

you made your misery my company

H&M jacket, Vintage blazer, J Brands, Payless shoes, Vintage backpack

Went shopping with Annie yesterday...only to spend about an hour in Forever 21 laughing at lethal headbands, grandma dresses and the crochet dilemma. It helps when we lay it out on the table (or stuff it under the table) like that.

I went to Healthfare to steal some free wifi before meeting up with my sister for dinner. I was so lost in thought that I ended up walking into the utility closet while looking for the bathroom. I think it took me about ten seconds to realize that the water heater was not the sink. I'm leaving Edmonton in two days, and it really hit me after saying my first goodbye that I will miss my friends, even the ones who I have fallen out of touch with. Sometimes all it takes is a wrinkled shirt to notice.

After dinner, Sharon and I caught a Edmonton Energy basketball game over at NAIT. Andrew Parker is no Chris Bosh, but the man can really dunk. Go AGP.

let's make a list of who we need and we'll throw it away cause we don't need anyone

Urban Outfitters blazer, Vintage shirt, J Brands, Vintage Mocs, F21 beret, MJ Stam

Went for pasta and bbt with my favourite people in the world. They even asked for my charming to come in a glass instead of a regular cup because they know I'm a sucker for cheap marketing. Really, I'm not that hard to please.

My best friend assigned herself as my unofficial photographer. Thanks Kim! She always looks amazing and karaoke night was no exception. I want her Jeffrey Campbell clogs!

H&M shirt, Zara blazer, Urban Outfitters bag, Winners Jeans, Jeffrey Campbell clogs