Can you Spot the Problem???

This has been a very fascinating weekend...

I was driving home from work on Friday, minding my own business, when my arm was ITCHY! As I was scratching I thought, "Stupid bug-g-g-g-gsssssssssssss!" All down my arms were a series of red bumps. I was attacked my a flock of mosquitoes?!? Weird.
So I took some Benydryl and merrily went on my way.

Saturday morning my dad called. Good thing because it was nearing the afternoon and I had to quickly get ready for the football game we were going to. I haven't slept that long for ages! And those nasty bites spread. So I started thinking, "Do I have bed bugs???" GROSS!!! So I took some Benydryl and merrily went on my way.

At the game my head was spinning and it was really hard to concentrate on the plays. But I set my mind to it, got a bottle of water, and fought off the drowsiness of all that Benydryl. Here's my pa enjoying the Stamps wallop those Roughriders.




So I got home eventually and those itchy bumps kept on bugging me so I took more Benydryl and merrily konked out.

12 hours later I woke up rested and happy. But not for long. Those bugs weren't done bugging me. What in the world was I having an allergic reaction to??? So I decided to go to the doctors (after a little bit of husband nagging). I sat in the doc's office for 2 hours waiting. Dang, those walk in clinics. The doctor took one look at me and declared that I have the Chicken Pox!!!

So now I am resting in a pool of calmoline lotion and I will be merrily on my way to bed...

Scotland The Brave!

Last weekend I took a trip to see my youngest brother Olafemi up north in the Granite City of Aberdeen. Sorry I didn't make it up there with you Sugar Mamma, you would have loved it. He's back up for his 3rd year at Aberdeen University and I wanted to see what these "millenium" uni students get up to these days!

A University student's "luxury" dorm. Femi got a good deal this year to stay in a really nice house with his uni buddy Callum. I'll deffinately be makin' more trips to see him!


Soon after touchdown Femi took me to downtown Aberdeen to check out the shops and the history. A great city, with NO CONGESTION CHARGE!

Sir William Wallace and me. Braveheart to many of us. Yes I am very brave

I see the future...Some day "I" will be King of Scotland!


I wanted to see Femi's institution of education so we took a walk to the historical branch of Aberdeen University- King's College



Guardians of Aberdeen uni
Who runs this place? I DO!
Aberdeen is a coastal city and this is about the closest I could get to the beach 'cause I literally ran out of time! And I still ended up missing my coach ride home since the cab service isn't nearly as efficient as expected. But I still got to spend an extra night with Femi and his crew
Femi's University buddies. Left to right: Owen, Jude, and Miream (hope I spelled that right).

Well these guys gave me a good time, something they're reeeaally good at! Hope you guys make it through and stay focused. Good luck to all of you, see you soon... and thanks.

I'LL BE BACK!

A Great Long Weekend

This Labour Day long weekend has been super fantastic with great weather, friends and family. My good friend Teresa has been in Calgary doing training for her upcoming trip to Kenya and so she spent the weekend with me. We walked, talked, munched, and Nintendoed up the days.

Today dad gave Sister and I a treat by taking us to the Alberta showdown football game, Calgary Stampeders vs Edmonton Eskimos. It was a great game, very exciting with many touchdowns and more streakers than we could keep track of. It was very funny. Pete James joined us since our own Peter turned down his ticket. I would have taken more pictures but my batteries died. Sorry husband.

Back to School

I know it's only August, but it's true, I am back at work. That's why I am no longer with my husband. The children were back at it on Tuesday. I am very lucky this year because compared to last year, I have half the students and I have taught all of them for at least a year already! So we were able to roll right back into it. Only difference is, I have my very own classroom and don't have to share in the open area without doors or walls! So now my small class of 8, yes 8, (mind you, they all have severe learning disabilities and are at least 2 grade levels, if not 4, behind in reading, writing and math), are getting so much accomplished. They even asked me to turn on music because it's so quiet! Now, if only it would last 10 more months!

A Happy End to a London Summer...

Terra's and my London summer together has come to a happy yet sad end as she flew back home on Tuesday. I will miss my Sugar Mamma :o( The highlight of each day as I would keep telling her was just her being here with me, for without that there would be nothing else. And for all Terra's girlfriends out there who read this, please, no 'aaahhs', and no 'that's so sweet' or 'cute' comments, because I do none of the above! The happy part of the ending, though, was spent Sunday afternoon at my cousin Steve's with his lovely Italian wife Patricia for some family fun and jokes, and amazing Italian barbeque food! Mmmm...

YIPPEEE!! I'm gonna fill my TUMMEEEE!!


Who's the UGLIEST!!

Pat and mum 'getting down'!
Scrumdiddlyumtcious!
Free advertising for Crest! See? Our teeth still sparkle after a hearty meal!
Dad gets a surprise gift from Pat's Amsterdam trip! A 'happy' lollypop!
Steve and Pat cut a homemade sponge cake for dessert
Terra, mum and Zalika add to their already overflowing tummies!
...till next summer

Out and About

Yesterday Jazz and I spent out on the town. We went to Portebello Market for most of the day, checking out the stalls, enjoying the atmosphere. Then we trekked across London to a really nice park to meet more family. We got there as people were ready to leave, but we managed to have a nice walk in the garden with my mum-in-law (the original Mrs. Xavier) and her mum. And shortly we will be leaving for a family bbq. Yum!

The Sun has been Shining!!!

Miraculously this week, the sun came out to heat the island up! Jazz and I took advantage and went to the nearby park daily. We tossed the football, shot some hoops and played on the adult like equipment. It was just what we needed! Unfortunately, the week ended with us both getting a really nasty sore throat that neither of us have been able to shake. Oh well, at least I improved my tan too!