The ( One and Only ) Francesca

We're alive and well

2011-11-14T02:34:00.001-05:00

Job hunting, renovating, recovering from jet lag, exploring...

We're still kicking ;)

When things settle down, I have so much to tell you <3

Engaged

2011-10-29T21:49:00.001-04:00

ADRIAN PROPOSED TO ME TODAY!!

AND I SAID YES!!!

Apple picking ~ Happy Thanksgiving

2011-10-10T23:18:00.001-04:00

Went apple picking today with some of my best of girlfriends <3

We got lost several times on the way to the orchard in a span of about an hour and a half... But non the less, today was perfect.

The perfectly timed Indian summer also helped in making today flawless.

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HAPPY (Canadian) THANKSGIVING!

Bhut Jolokian

2011-10-10T01:16:00.001-04:00

So I've been going out constantly now, spending as much time as possible with my friends and family before the big move. At the moment my most available to chill friends are my beyond awesome guy friends. ( nothing negative towards to lady friends, their just living their hectic lives ~school, work, marriage, babies, husbands aka children, children )

~ Yes, woman can have guy friends, it's called self control! ~

Anyways, the outings usually consist of dressing up, drinks, shit talk and just overall good company... But of course when a group of men's minds mash together into a melange of stupidity... Stupid ideas come out.. Of course!

Yes an actual waiver had to be signed~

Im foolish enough to admit that I pushed for this little event to happen. Last weekend when "The Rim Reaper Challenge" was brought up, I thought it was a joke, just had to proove it wrong.

We were smart enough to share the 12 chicken wings... But thats as far as our intelligence went... Clearly.

I took two bites, I had enough time to comment that I found the chicken dry, swallowed and about 15 seconds later it felt like someone lit my face on fire!

Every single one of my guys friend were flat out dying: one stood up immediately and his eyes were just pouring water as he paced around begging for relief, another just went silent and slowly suffered while chugging his water, the third ordered milk and limes, the fourth didn't actually take a bite, he just tested the sauce and backed out.

My nose would NOT stop running, fanned myself, ate a lime... I can't really describe how maddening the heat was. It wasn't hard to breathe, it was just that it felt as if every exhale should of been accompanied with a wild fire. It was so incredibly hot it was just easier to take short breaths when absolutely necessary while chugging water, beer and chewing a lime slice.

I'd say the effects lasted 10-15 mins... I'm not sure. But what I know for a fact, is that I won't be doing that ever again. It was an experience I'm happy to say I took part in... But no thank you hah!

My boyfriend called soon after, and despite my slurred speech and borderline brain dead convo trying to describe the madness: he wants to try it when he gets back lmao!

R.I.P Steve Jobs

2011-10-09T10:09:00.003-04:00

Thank you for helping us think different.

Administrative Professional: Complete

2011-10-09T10:09:00.001-04:00

After a little over a year and a month later, I'm proud to announce I completed my intensive vocational diploma on October 4, 2011.

Now some more major changes at the end of the month. On to bigger and better!

I gave in my notice to my boss, that my final day will October 26, 2011. This actually happening!

September 20, 2011

2011-09-21T01:01:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday my little angel <3

My perfect, 1 year old niece, Arianna-Francesca <3

And a Titan Falls

2011-09-17T11:41:00.001-04:00

It was bound to happen, but it's still somewhat depressing seeing it.

Bye bye Blockbuster Video.

With music, movie and video game piracy... I'm honestly surprised they lasted this long.

Went in to one of the stores yesterday with a friend to check out the deals...

There's nothing left!
And their scheduled to be officially closed on October 31st... If they last for that long.

Sorry to all those that are currently losing their jobs because if this.

Sexy or seagull?

2011-09-13T17:49:00.001-04:00

So I'm at the last stretch of my flu-now-cold... All the coughing has done the damage to my voice and it's quite raspy.

Everyone keeps telling me I sound sexy. Personally I find I sound like a seagull.

Lol!

Stage day 1

2011-09-13T16:32:00.001-04:00

So started my stage today!

My supervisor was 30 minutes late hah! So much for punctuality...

Anyways after an entire tour of the company, I was surprised with my own office! I thought I was going to be set up with a cubicle in a dark lonely corner next to the men's high traffic washroom... But alas, I was spoiled with a blank canvas office, nothing really extravagant about it:

Generic desk
Computer with an obese monitor.
Comfy computer chair & guest chair
Giant cabinet I probably won't use

I like it!

I get to work in piece with minimal distraction.
Those who do stop by are incredibly nice and welcoming.

I like it here so far. Plus it's nice to finally step out of that endless loop that is retail.

Best of all you basically get to wear what ever you want... Of course I didn't know that.. Tomorrow is another day!

School update + congratulatory haul!

2011-09-09T15:56:00.001-04:00

So today I got my marks back from school... And i'm officially completed and passed ALL MY CLASSES!!

Next week I start my 75 hour stage / internship.

While I do like the company... And wish I could work there simply due to how easy it is to get there from home... I'M MOVING TO VANCOUVER!!... so I hope the time goes by incredibly fast! Present my stage/internship report and do my presentation to the new students... Then boot it out of Quebec to a whole new life and possibilities!!

So excited!

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On $$$ note: I went on a congratulatory haul! Bought myself a new straightening iron ( since my puppy ate my chi iron last month...), and a new heat protectant/ straightening spray!

I loooove the design <3 <3 <3
Red cherry blossoms?

Of course the "Avanti" logo is melting off... As long as the actual design doesn't for a while... I'm content !

Smells so good!! Works very well! And leaves such a gorgeous healthy shine! Love!

Pharmaprix Strikes Again

2011-09-05T16:51:00.001-04:00

While I was at the store buying my flu drugs, my eyes started to wonder... As usual.

But I actually remembered that I NEEDED a new mascara, so I had a guided goal!

I just grabbed whatever was on sale, and at basically $5... Why not.

I have naturally long curly lashes... So I can afford to not be super picky.

But this is the first time in about 3 years that I haven't bought Lash Blast... I hope it wasn't a mistake.

Flu

2011-09-05T16:37:00.001-04:00

Been fighting off the flu for the past 5 days.

Enough is enough.

Bringing in the big guns....

Angry Birds

2011-08-30T19:23:00.001-04:00

I work in a camera store.... Why do we sell these?

Fighting the urge to slingshot them at the mall rats...lol!

~Fran

Howl

2011-08-30T01:26:00.001-04:00

My neighbor's German Shepard malemute mix got sprayed my a skunk tonight... Dear gawd it stank!

Anyways he's sleeping on the balcony tonight.

His howl sounds like the wind.
It sounds so sad.

Revlon Nail Polish

2011-08-29T22:52:00.003-04:00

Pharmaprix....

Oh this store and other drug stores like it... a permanent bruise on my wallet. Regardless of what I go in there to buy originally, I always find myself spending a few minutes browsing in the nail, skin and hair care sections... It's a terrible habit...

I loved this one so much, i put it straight over my current nail color while still at work... so yeah it looks a little busted :P

I think this would look great with OPI Black Shatter over it <3

Oh well :)

~Fran

Fingers crossed

2011-08-29T01:22:00.001-04:00

Test

2011-08-29T00:05:00.001-04:00

Test

Hurricane Irene

2011-08-28T14:43:00.002-04:00

I don't watch Tv... that was a choice I made many years ago... but obviously since that decision I've flat out missed news updates, or was incredibly behind on hearing it.

I'm at home relaxing writing my previous post.... its raining, lights are flickering... and my Facebook feed is flooding with hateful comments towards someone called "Irene". Low and behold "Irene" isn't a person being harassed by internet trolls, "Irene" is a Hurricane!

Of course shes no longer a Hurricane at this point, but now downgraded to a "Tropical storm". None the less, it explains why the trees outside are being pummeled by the wind, to the point it looks as if they may just fall over.

I think I just may wait a bit, before I take my dogs out for their walk.

Stay safe :)

~Fran