Jill's Grad

My little sister graduated Grade 8 this week. Can you believe that?
My parents actually managed to be friendly with eachother at the dinner as well. I don't think I've heard them speak nicely to eachother since they separated when I was in grade 6. Geez.
I can't believe she's going to be entering high school.
And Jill-if you're reading this, be smart and be good and if you ever find yourself in a sticky situation, please, feel free to call me and I'll try and save you :)

Great Week

It's such a nice feeling...
When you feel as though you are a part of the family.
When you are always welcomed and it's just assumed that you will be at all the important family events.

I like that feeling.

Weekend

I really need to start taking pictures.

What a great weekend I had!

I went to see Harry Potter, which was AMAZING.
I cried. Obviously.

Saturday went out and played "Pub Golf" with a bunch of John's friends. Let's just say I happily opted out of this game. Those boys have much more practice than I do when it comes to drinking... I don't know how they do it.

Sunday went out to camp for the day with John's family. It was his sister, his cousin and his aunt's birthday and what a FAB day it was! It was so hot...45 degrees with the humidity! We basically sat outside in the sun all day with bits of food and Sangria and roasted away. We had a delicious dinner in the sweltering heat and as soon as I was done eating, I jumped in the lake. I HAD to! My body was overheating and there was no way I would survive sitting out in the sun any longer...dry!
It eventually started to rain cats and dogs and do you wanna know what we did? Nothing! We didn't move. We stayed in our seats outside and welcomed that rain with open arms!

You know it's a hot day, when!

Not Myself

I'm not sure why, but this entire week I've been sort of...off.

I just feel super emotional, hyper sensitive and basically down in the dumps.

I'm really looking forward to this much needed weekend ahead of me where I will be keeping myself busy, but hopefully sleeping in a bit too.

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Although last night was lots of fun! We went out to John's camp because his Sister is in town and we just hung out there and had an amazing dinner and drank quite a few glasses of wine!
It definitely was really nice to get to know his sister better! She's so much fun and a LOT like John. They are basically the same person... looks and personality.

I'm really looking forward to Sunday when we go out there for her and a couple of their other family member's birthdays. It's going to be great. When that family gets together it's so much fun. I feel like sometimes they are the family from a story book or a movie.

:) I love that I get to spend time with them, I definitely feel very lucky!

To All My Family

I love you more than anything.
I hope you never forget that for even one minute.
Yes, yes. I know. Sometimes I'm not there as often as you might like.
I'm off galavanting in the life of a 21 year old.
Off with my boyfriend. Off with my friends. Off to the movies. Off to the mall. Always... off...somewhere.
And you miss me.
And believe me.
I miss you just as much.

But I need to remember. And, alas, you need to remember.
That that is just it.
I am 21.

I'm no longer a teenager who is just bumming around the house.
I have a life. And I try to manage it between all of those I love most in the world.

My friends. My family. My boyfriend. My job.

And sometimes, well, it's hard. Really hard. But I do it.

Soon, I'll be off on my own with barely a penny to spare. But you know what I'll do? I'll manage just like I've been doing all along.

And you may not see me as often as you like. But I promise I'm always thinking of you and I'll always try to make as much time for you as possible. Because, like I said... I miss you just as much as you miss me.
And I'm always there.
And I've never forgotten.

Easter Sunday!

I don't think I've ever been so full in my entire life.
Yesterday me, my Mom, my Sister and John all went for Brunch. I've never seen so much food.
They had everything from a variety of cheese, to vegetables and fruit, to salads, to seafood, to french toast with strawberries/caramel sauce (so delicious!) to your standard breakfast items to roast and lamb. Not to mention the crazy amount of desserts that were offered.
I definitely ate my $30 worth.

Then at night I went to John's family's (I had never met this side of the family yet!) house for a Turkey dinner. What a spread!
I ate SO much (I was probably still a little full from Brunch). I already felt like my body was being weighed down when a cookie was offered until dessert was served. And of course, I couldn't say no. I had a hard time eating the cookie. And then the most delcious dessert was served. It was some sort of chocolate/banana cream pie. Oh my gosh. Amazing.

Can I just mention quickly how much I love John's family? Everyone I've met has just been so welcoming and kind. I just felt so involved with this side in particular though. I think because they seem very similar to my family. There were a lot of members at this Easter Dinner and I also have lots of members in my family so it was neat to see the similarities.

His little cousin was only 12 and I felt like I was talking to a 16 year old.

Also, we prayed before we ate which is something I'm not used to but... I really liked it.
It was nice and different for me. But it made me feel really good.

Anyway, let's just say that when we got home, I barely moved for the rest of the night and accidentally missed the 2nd period of the Canucks vs BlackHawks game because I took a Turkey Nap.

(Canucks lost by the way. Boo.)

My body is still being weighed down my food and LUCKY ME.. I get another Turkey Dinner tonight.

I'm going to explode.

It's Friday, Friday, Gotta Get Down on Friday! (I mean Thursday)!

That's right, everyone!
It's the long weekend!

And this weekend is going to be spectacular!

Here's the agenda:

Tonight: It's my little cousin's birthday party! After that me and the Baby are going to watch the Canucks play. Now let me tell you, I never used to hold an interest in Hockey AT ALL but now I'm sort of starting to like it! My heart races in the last 10 minutes of the game if the score is close and what not. Is it possible, that I, Jessica Kutok am a hockey fan? You better believe it! So weird. My very life is changing before my eyes.

Friday: Hangin out all day... with no sense of a plan! Friday night going to see Water for Elephants with Tamara for her birthday ...Vanessa and Paula are coming along too! I love those girls!!!

Saturday: We're going to Montana's for Tam's Bday!! Im so excited. Going out for dinner is awesome. Unfortunately,  I work 12-7:30 though for street team. I feel bad because I couldn't say no and it's Tam's birthday. TAMARA DON'T BE MAD!!! Thank you for changing your reservation! It means a lot :)! So excited to spend Saturday night with you! The big 22!!!! You should feel very happy!

Sunday: Easter festivities!! Going for a brunch with my Mom and Sister for yummy chocolate fountains of fruit! And then going to John's families for some yummy delicious Easter Dinner!

Monday: Work. :( And then having turkey dinner with my family!

It's going to be a great weekend!

I'll be sure to post lots of pictures!

Have a great weekend! xoxo.

Oh Em Gee My Sister is 13!

A day late, but a BIG happy birthday goes out to my little sister, Jill who turned 13 yesterday! Such a milestone in her life!

Here's hoping she stays on the good path and not be influenced by some of her not so well influenced friends (no offense, Jill).

You're such a smart girl and I know that being a teenager can be tough, but I'll always be here for you, no matter what. Even though it can be hard, it can also be a lot of fun! So don't be afraid to take risks but just be careful and smart with your decisions.

Love you xoxo.

Probably the most hilarious picture of all time ^^^

Wonderful Weekend

Full of family and friends!

I finally had a Sunday Dinner at home. It's been so long since my family and I enjoyed eachother's company.

I really need to start taking more pictures.

I couldn't have done it without you.

Let's just say from February to September... I didn't know who I was.

I lost myself. I never thought I'd find myself again. It was terrible.

I would never wish those dark feelings upon anybody because at the time, it felt like I'd never feel happiness again. I never thought I'd get any better.

But you know what? I did. And I couldn't have made it to where I am now without my friends, my new found love, a supportive family, and of course delicious food! :)

Love Life.

I've noticed that a big theme in my posts are how to stay happy from once being so sad and factors that brighten my day in general.

Life is pretty smooth sailing right now. I really don't have anything to complain about, only things to rave about!

So here's to happiness, good friends, boyfriends, hilarious family, delicious food and seasons greetings!

 

Sorry John...you're a part of my life, you're a part of my blog. DEAL WITH IT ;). hehe.

xoxo.

Oh.... and isn't this dog just the cutest thing you ever did see?

Delicious Cupcakes, Delectable Pasta and Silly Girls!

You know those days where your whole house is just filled with tension? You can kind of tell that something is going on behind closed doors with your family, but you're not quite sure what? Well that's what has been happening lately in my house.

So what did I decide to do? Spend some quality time with my sisters' and cook pasta and bake cupcakes!!

Check out this delicious pasta!

 And these silly girls and delicious cupcakes!

Because I Need To Start Posting More Pictures...

I noticed that my favorite bloggers will post many pictures so I'm going to start doing that to make my blog easier on the eyes...

So, these are some things I love shown in pictures!!! Yay!

Big Cities...I went to Chicago and it was one of the best experiences of my life!

Camp makes me happy. (notice the naturistic [is that a word?] background)

My family. :) This is a really old pic of my sisters' but it's the only one I had of them two together (hence I need to start taking more pics)

Musicals! I went to see Wicked in Chicago. It was great! 

All 4 of my crazy dogs. The one you see in the pic below is Cujo. I also have Walter, Isabella and Nova. If we are going to start naming all animals, I also have a lizard which I've taken a new liking to. (It's only taken me 4 years)

Kingdom Hearts! I'm stuck on the new game though. Someone please help me!

My lovely friends. Look at how pretty they all are! There are some missing from that pic though.

Harry Potter! Is it sad that I'm going to cry myself to sleep the night of the final movie?

Fable. I like this pic of it because it reminds me why I like the game (I love the scenery!)

So these are only a few of my favorite things but the computer I am on is really "laggy" so it's hard to find decent pics. I promise I'll start taking more pictures though of myself and the funny shenanagins I get up to to make this blog more enjoyable for all of you out there.

Love, love, love!

P.S. I don't know about you, but I kind of like where this blog is headed, would you agree?

Lazy Weekends

Sometimes it's nice to have a weekend full of nothingness.

A change from the usual partying.

A weekend full of movies and tv shows. Friends and XoXo's.

Blankets and napping.

Shopping with mom and coffee with sister.

And then I come back to work for the week and look forward to what my evenings will bring me as well as the weekends ahead.

In the meantime, I will leave you with this silly picture of me. (Sorry Brie-if you're reading this!)

I need to start taking more pictures...that would require me to replace the batteries in my camera first.

Have a great day! :)