Meow

Look at this really interesting dubbed video of these two cats. I have a cat at home that I love and this is too funny that it must be shared with all of you readers:

Homeward bound and back

This past weekend I ventured home for Thanksgiving. It was sort of neat to see how your family reacts to the oldest grandchild coming home for Thanksgiving. I didn’t spend a whole lot of time at home, however, I did manage to see quite a few people from school that I wanted to see again which was nice. I went to Wapella both Friday and Saturday night, all I can say is I wish I was nineteen so that I could venture to other places. On Saturday, my mom, aunt, uncle and I all went to Brandon shopping. My mom and I both wanted new winter coats, but only my mom was successful. I found the one I wanted though but my mom put her foot down. Apparently $289.99 is too much for a winter coat. But it was beautiful and so warm and the one I wanted. Maybe if I actually went snowboarding or skiing my mom would think differently. On Sunday evening my family had our Thanksgiving feast. Most of my family was in Winnipeg for the weekend so our dinner was a tad small and quiet. We were missing seven people out of sixteen. Supper was delicious and my grandma sent me home with all of the leftover stuffing, mmmmmmm my favorite. My mom sent me back to Regina with three pumpkin pies, mmmm also my favorite. All in all it was a good weekend and I was very happy to see my family, something that means a great deal to me.

Thanksgiving

This coming weekend is Thanksgiving and I am really excited to go home for the long weekend. Thanksgiving to my family is not a big big issue because my grandpa and uncles are usually still farming and we do not have time to stop for a big supper. I do however, enjoy the family time. This year we are going to have a supper. I am the oldest grandchild and the first to move away, so it is sort of a big issue for everyone to get together to see me again. My aunt from Melfort is also coming down for the weekend and we are all going shopping in Brandon on Saturday. I need a new winter coat and some runners. However, where I am from Thanksgiving is not just for family time. There is a huge function every year in the small neighboring town of Wapella. Wapella hosts a rodeo every year on Thanksgiving weekend and is very well known for its after parties in the southern part of Saskatchewan. People travel from close and far to meet new people and enjoy a good time in the small town of Wapella. I can not wait to see people I haven’t seen since I left and of course the good time about to be had. Of course I will enjoy seeing my family and the Thanksgiving dinner, but most of all I am glad to be going HOME.

Family Game Night

Well Family Game Night came and went. It was so much fun and I can not wait to do it again. We began the night with some supper that the boys had made for us, the girls, very tasty it was indeed. We then began a serious and fierce game of Monopoly, challenging our skills and having fun along the way. One of the boys’ tip, “I only give away the small bills so it looks like I have a lot when all I have are the big bills” This may have been true at the beginning, but sometimes you need to give those away too so that you can pay your rent. Monopoly was awesome and I am very proud to say, Boo Ya I won!!!! Then we ate some good old fashioned ice cream and did my psychology homework. It actually wasn’t homework, it was a game to see how well a person’s mind works. Family Game Night was a blast and will surely have to occur again…next time I heard it is themed in the 70’s, we are not losers at all, in fact we are the coolest cats around…When was the last time you played Monopoly? Thats right, its a classic, no one can turn it down. Next week: The Game of Life!!!! Stay posted

Take care comb your hair,

Tawna

A little bit of “FAMILY TIME”

Well I am beginning to have a little bit more fun. Knowing people from home or surrounding towns that I have “been to social gatherings” with, makes me feel better about being a no one. This past weekend I hung out with my new family, my friends from home that I live with, and some other friends from home that are a year older than I am, and some guys from surrounding towns that I have been to such social gatherings with. We hung out with them on Friday and Saturday. Since we are first years they have taken us under their wings and are helping us to start meeting people. We are really enjoying knowing people from home who have taken good care of us. This week we are going to have a family game night and play Monopoly and The Game of Life. A little bit of small town fun for big kids at heart. We are also going to have a barbecue and supper with our new extended family. This will surely be an entertaining evening seeings how everything we do always turns out to be a good time.

Home…

Last week was fun, new and exciting. This week however, makes me miss home. I didn’t go home this weekend, which is fine I shouldn’t need to, but this is the longest time I have been away from home without someone from my family. I have always had my little brother with me to keep me company. And my baby, he is actually my cat I just call him my baby, he was a gift to me on my tenth birthday. I talk about him like he is the friendliest, nicest cat in the world, but he isn’t, he is a grump. He rarely cuddles and quickly leaves you to go be by himself. But of course I miss him too. He has always been there to cheer me up and listen to whatever stupid idea I have. I basically miss home in general. The idea of people being there when u get home from school, people annoying you with questions of your day, and people to talk to. I miss knowing people and people knowing me. I want this place to become like home. I live with some really good friends and thats cool, but they aren’t family. I am not homesick or being a big baby, I am just still overwhelmed by this place and what it has to offer. I hope it gets better, I know it will.