Chickens & Driving; Something Different

Day 47

"Let's waste time, catching chickens"

Well, from what I can remember of July 6th, it wasn't very exciting. I did get up to write a Facebook note sometime that morning, meaning I must have been incredibly bored. I probably played guitar, too. I remember listening to "It Makes No Difference" by The Band, and "No Surprises" by Radiohead. I listened to those two songs over and over again, all day.
Although, the evening was pretty exciting! Nathan invited Brittany, Kaitlyn and I (or rather, we invited ourselves) to go see his chickens.
We drove to his house and we went inside for a bit. Then we went to the backyard where there's like a little mini farm. We saw chickens!
Afterwards, we went to Britt's house. There were people there. We left Britt's and went to Kaitlyn's to get snack food, after leaving superstore. Then we drove around town. I had to be home rather early that night, so they dropped me home first, instead of Nathan.
It was just Netflix and I for the rest of the night.

                                                                                              -Jess Dryden

Birthdays on Thursdays

Day 46

"The Phantom of the Opera is here"

Thursday, July 5th was Kaitlyn's birthday.
Jessica came to get me that morning so we could run some errands. We went to Canadian Tire to get some paint, then we went to the mall to get Kaitlyn a birthday present. I couldn't decide what to get her, but Jessica picked something up for her.
We had a fast lunch at McDonald's of course, and then went to the dollar store. After successfully completing Jess' list of things to do, she drove me home.
Then in the evening, Kaitlyn texted me and ask if I wanted to hangout. I said yes, of course and she came to get.
Upon arriving at the mall, Kaitlyn and I ran into Brittany and Alyssa. Figures I'd run into Brittany Akerley at the mall. Happens ALL the time. Then I texted Myra (Britt's mom) and we went to see her! We also saw Justin, and Sterling. Gosh, basically the whole family was there.
We departed the mall after a quick stop in American Eagle to visit Jessica at work. We then drove to Nathan's house to pick him up.
Then we did drive-bys and went to Tim Hortons, while blasting Phantom of the Opera music. Nathan ordered timbits in a British accents. I think he really charmed the girl that was taking our order, because she gave us forty timbits when we asked for twenty.
Theeeeeeen we went to Britt's house for a bit. It was getting late so Britt came with us, and we drove Nathan home and then Kait drove me home. With another happy birthday I said goodnight and went to bed shortly after arriving.
                                                                                                        -Jess Dryden

Eat. Sleep. Preston.

Day 45

"I'll read it write away!"

My laptop and I have a very good relationship, and he doesn't like to be left alone. So I give up having a life, just to spend time with him.
I spent more time with Preston than usual on July 4th. I needed to catch up on some blogging. In fact, I think all I did was watch movies and blog on that day. I remember waking up really early, showering, and then going back to bed. Preston has really messed up my sleep cycle.
I also practiced my guitar and probable ate something at some point of the day. MLIA.
                                                                                              -Jess Dryden

Last Minute Plans

Day 44

"Girls and guys can't be friends!"

"Yeah, haven't you ever seen When Harry Met Sally?"

July 3rd was a Tuesday! A pretty great Tuesday, if I do say so myself.
I woke up at like, 6:30 AM. That never happens. I was suppose to have plans that day, but my plans never do work out unless they're last minute plans.
I stayed home all day. I practiced guitar for like, an hour. I'm really starting to like playing guitar.
Around dinner time, mom and I went to the mall because she wanted to buy some new clothes. I just wanted some italian soda, so I went to Second Cup. I was so happy to see Beatrice Campbell was working that day! We chatted for a bit, and she made my italian soda. (Thanks Bea <3)
I also went to Taco Bell that day, while mom was shopping. Pretty sure I actually have a fast food addiction. At least it wasn't McDonald's again.
                                                                                      -Jess Dryden

Weeknight Ventures

Day 43

"I'm not really a big fan of breakfast cereal"

Monday, July 2nd was an interesting day. Well, during the day was actually really boring, but the evening was pretty interesting.
Nathan asked me if I wanted to hangout. I said yes and an hour later we met at superstore. We didn't really have a plan, but that's pretty typical for us. We decided to go for a walk. We walked up and down the river front. It was such a nice night, and the weather was delightful.
Then we decided to go to McDonald's, because, you know I *never* go there. Seriously, I don't know why I don't already have a job there.
After eating food that will one day kill us, Nathan and I started walking again. We went to Dairy Queen because we were being eaten alive by blood-thirsty misquitoes. Then Henry and Thomas showed up. We all sat down for a while and talked, but I wasn't really paying attention to what was going on. Then we left and went to Thomas and Henry's house.
A few shorts moments after arriving, Thomas made a sandwich. I sat awkwardly beside him while he ate his sandwich and read the paper. He's. So. Cute.
We all hung out for a bit, then Henry took me home because apparently I have a curfew now. We saw a bear on the way home! Okay, it wasn't actually a bear. It was probably an over-sized cat, but it looked like a bear! It was dark, and I was tired. Yeeeeeeeah.
                                                                                            -Jess Dryden

Fredericton: My Second Home

Day 42

"Would you like to hear a poem for a penny?"

I spent Canada Day in my favorite place in the world; Fredericton. It's a beautiful place, it really is.
I woke up early July 1st and got ready. I didn't go to Sunday morning church because, well, it's a long drive to Fredericton. We left the house at approximately 11 AM. The main reason why I wanted to go to Fredericton on Canada Day, was to see Joel Plaskett. Unfortunately, I didn't get to stay and see his concert.
We arrived in Fredericton at around 2 PM. I was so excited. It had been such a long time since I'd been there.
We arrived at Officer's Square. The only bad thing about Fredericton is that there's never any place to park. Ever. But eventually, after driving all over the city, we found a place! I jumped out of the car and we headed for the bridge so I could walk over it which I do almost every time I'm in Fredericton.
Anyway, I did all my regular Fredericton stuff, then went to Officer's Square and got Greek food! It was yummy. Mom and I stayed for some of the music that was playing. There was actually a band playing, and the members were from Fredericton. They were surprisingly a really good band. I was impressed.
Then we went for a walk around town. That's all I really wanted to do at that point, because there were way to many people in the square. So, we walked around and saw some boys doing parkour.
Then some guy came up and asked if we wanted to hear a poem for a penny. I thought it was a pretty good deal, so I said yes. I liked his poem so much that I gave him a dollar.
Afterwards, mom and I went to a Bar & Restaurant to get sweet potato fries, and non-alcoholic drinks. I was getting exhausted quickly, so we left for home.
I was surprised that I didn't have as good a time as I thought I would, but I think it might have been because there were way too many people.
After a long, tiresome drive home, I watch a movie or two, and then mom and I went to see the fireworks. I must say, Moncton was looking pretty beautiful that night.
                                                                                                           -Jess Dryden

Hot Fuzz? Check!

Day 41

"I really hope I can get to Fredericton tomorrow."

From what I can recall, I spent most of June 30th trying to figure out transportation to Fredericton for Canada Day, so I could see Joel Plaskett. And you know, so I could go to Fredericton.
We also got Netflix on that day! I decided to cross a few movies off my list. I started with Hot Fuzz. Mom and I watched it together. I usually watch movies alone, but since it was a comedy I didn't really care. It was mildly amusing, but overall, it was a pretty dumb movie. Then, I started to watch Water for Elephants. It wasn't a terrible movie.
Not an overly exciting day, but still a good one.

                                                                                                                             -Jess Dryden