Winter

Day 216 (Dec. 22)

"I dropped a breakfast burrito in my shoe."

Quite the beautiful day it was yesterday. One of the nicest days we've had here in weeks, I'd say.

I woke up late morning. Kaitlyn and I had made plans to go to the market at some point, but that didn't work out as planned. So I spent the morning not really doing much. I just hung around the house.

Around 3 o'clock, I went to over bestest friend's house. Since we're both off school now, we decided to hangout. And of course, a photo shoot was in order. 

The weather and lighting were both so perfect for taking photos. We walked around the view, taking pictures in the park. I think this photo is my favorite from the evening. My best friend is so gorgeous.

It was starting to get dark and cold, so we headed for home. Once we arrived at Tera-Mae's, we had some supper and then she drove me home. I love my best friend.

At home, I edited pictures and listened to Taylor Swift. Then I was feeling kinda Disney, so I watched The Little Mermaid. I never realized how ridiculous the plot line of that movie is. I began watching The Little Mermaid 2 but shortly into the film, I fell asleep. 

-Jessica Dryden

Young Adult Life

Day 59

"Oh I hope he's working"

Tera-Mae and I decided to go shopping for clothes at Frenchy's. I'm practicing young adult life; a life with no money.
We both managed to find some cute clothes. Then we headed to the mall, because there were some really good sales that day. After about an hour at the mall, we left and went to McDonald's. The one on mountain road, of course. We got ice cream, and it was delicious. Definitely worth the stomach ache.
                                                                             

-Jess Dryden

Farewell, Benjamin

Day 58

"Hey dude, stop taking my grass!"

I think it's safe to say Tuesday, July 17th was a sad day for all of us.
Tuesday was the last day most of us spent with Ben, our former youth pastor who worked at Riverview Baptist for about six years.
We (most of the youth group) went to Ben's house on Tuesday for one last BBQ, which we usually have at the end of summer. We went to the park down the street, had water fights (and grass fights), drank lemonade, and had one heck of a time together. Our last time together. </3

After everyone said their goodbyes, I left and went to the mall with dad. We drank tea, and went shopping for clothes. I ran into one of my best friends, Nathan! Like, this wasn't even planned. For someone who "hates" the mall, he sure is there a lot. After dad and I were done shopping, Kaitlyn, Nathan, Courtney, Jessica and myself went to see The Amazing Spiderman in the theatre.  It was a mildly entertaining movie, but it had a terrible ending. My rating: 3/5.

Nathan and I went in Court's time machine, uh, I mean car and we drove Nathan home. It was a pretty sketchy drive home because there was fog everywhere and then some cat thing ran across Nathan's driveway. It was actually the sketchiest thing.
Court drove me home, and I went to bed.
                                                                                                              -Jess Dryden

I'm Always in the Mood for Nachos

Day 57

"Well I'll be hornswaddled!"

Monday was the first time I've been to the beach all summer. It's kind of sad, really. We arrived at the beach around lunch time. I ate nachos for lunch! I <3 nachos.
I like the beach a lot. I mean, I'm not big on swimming but I like sand. And no matter how many people are at the beach, it's somehow always so quiet and peaceful. I also love walking in the water.
We stayed at the beach for  a couple of hours, then headed home to Moncton.
After we arrived in Moncton, I went to Tera-Mae's house to watch Napoleon Dynamite. I had not seen that movie since I was like, 10 years old. It was just as stupid as I remembered it to be. I suppose it was funny, too.
                                                                                               -Jess Dryden

Working Hard, Not Hardly Working

Day 56

"That's just 'cause he's whipped"

I went to Sunday morning church, of course. I went home to have some lunch after the service. Have you ever tried gluten-free egg mcmuffins? It's like eating cardboard and egg.
Around 3, I went to work at Maritime Idol. I finally got to work a coffee machine, which has been my dream for, like, ever. After I was done working, Styler came to get me and we went back to my house to watch a movie. Yep.
                                                                                                            -Jess Dryden

Becks!

Day 55

"Just let them go free and bouncy"

I went to the market on Saturday! But before I went there, I picked up a driver's handbook. I figure it's about time to get my license.
Upon arriving at the market, I went to see The Stams. Oh, how I miss working beside them. I didn't stay at the market for too long, because mom and I had to go get groceries. I did manage to get some gelato though. John makes the best!
So we went grocery shopping. I got enough boxes of fruit roll-ups to last me about 48 hours. I honestly have an addiction.
Tera-Mae came to get me around 7 PM because Becks was in town, and we all made plans to hangout. Becks is a camp counselor, so we barely get to see her in the summer time.
We all met up at Tera-Mae's house. We went to Bulk Barn to get snacks, and then we walked down Main Street that evening. I <3 Tera-Mae & Becks.
It was getting pretty late, so Tera-Mae drove me home, but not before we went to Taco Bell. Mmmmmm.
We were also going to go to McDonald's to see someone, but Tera-Mae drove to the wrong McDonald's. Oh Tera-Mae!
                                                                                     -Jess Dryden

A Quiet Afternoon

Day 54

"We just moved here from Ontario."

On Friday, my sister came to get me around lunch time. We went to Sobeys to get some groceries. Then K945 was having a mystery BBQ outside Sobeys, so we waited in line and scored some free tickets to Magic Mountain. While waiting, we met a girl who just moved to New-Brunswick a short time ago. She was from Ontario.
Ontario's a cool place. I'd definitely live there.
Anyway, after get our passes we headed over to visit Tyler at work. We then headed to a car repair shop place thing to get Styler's car fixed.
I left the car repair shop place thing around 1:45 PM, seeing as I had to be to work at 2. It wasn't too busy at work, so I mostly read.
                                                                                                   -Jess Dryden