DAWSON MAKES A WISH ..PT 2

Here are some pictures from the showcase at Dawson College in Montreal.
The thing I relaly enjoyed about this showcase is that it was entirely put together by the students. I believe there was only 1 teacher involved in the entire production from beginning to end.

I didnt mention earlier, but I got a chance to do some hair while I was backstage, I cleaned up some of the sylists mess (high five) dont get me wrong, they did an amazing job, but for a couple "ethnic" students, they had a harder time. I'm always down for a challenge, so I did what I could with what I had, and it was done fantastically!

Go Me!
Enjoy the pictures!!
p.S. I would just like to point out the fact that ALL of these pictures were taken courtesy of my Blackberry Bold (no Cannons in the place) so I apologize if they dont look super fantastic!

<<---MoDeL lIfE i dont remember the designer, but she looked good and rocked out none the less!! Yay lil sis!

<<---Now i dont think these were sponsored or anything, I believe they belong to one of the students ( shes on the executive committee for the show and her walk is mean)i had to post this for the shoe feinds out there.



Make-Up was done in the washroom, the challenge wasnt the potential fire hassard that capacity cause, the challenge was the heat in there, no ventilation. But it still worked out beautifully.




<<---This designer "Arti-Gogna" some of the designs are crazy, its very colorful pieces ---->>>>



<<--- I believe this is the FCUK dress, its pretty cool to be able to get sponsors like this for schooling. <<<-------


<<--- this line i believe was a local line of T-shirts called "FUNK" pretty dope, skater style t-shirts n scarves

---->>> another pic of the end of the show, I just like the lighting here.

Taste of Paradise!

SIGH!!!!** I’m not actually positive of where I am right now. Parts of me still feel like I’m on top of the mountain to be honest. This may sound bad, but the 3 days I spent in Montréal felt better than my Florida trip and my Jamaica trip (Kinda but not really but moretimes). It was such an experience and we made such memories. The initial ride there took roughly 3 hours more than it had to. At no point during the trip did we ever make a wrong turn and get lost. But we kept hesitating and stopping for directions that we had in front of us all along. One print out of directions, one GPS thingy, 6 people and 3 unnecessary stops later we arrive at Mont Tremblant. Our initial check in time was between 6-7 pm but we arrived maybe 11:30pm. After we checked in and went over all the details of our stay we made our way down to our Condo! It was really like an episode of those reality shows when they show you where you’re gonna stay. We all ran up the stairs, opened every door, closet, window and anything we could. It was wood and tiles from top to bottom. Huge windows and balconies extremely spacious. The girls wanted to draw straws for the Master bedroom with the Jacuzzi tub. Now, Fancy n I came with our lovies but Sina J n Juicy didn’t. So it made sense for one of the couples to get the master bedroom with the Jacuzzi hottub and all the fixins since it was Valentines weekend…..But we drew names n of course the two single ladies get the romantic room. **Hair flip** P.S. Neither of them even used the hottub!! Thanks bitches lol.

Regardless the rest of the condo was beautiful. We drank, ate, played games and carried on for the rest of the night. Once we woke from our turbulent night we all came together made breakfast and went on the road. A shuttle picked us up right by our condo and the scenic route up the hill was to die for. Now I knew that we were going to some sort of ski resort. But I still wasn’t anywhere near prepared for it. The hills, the snow, the lifts, the people. It was just a beautiful place to be. Cabane a sucre is a childhood memory I had that came to surface on the hill, maple syrup frozen on fresh snow n eaten…**drools**. Fancy was set on having a Beaver Tale n Apple Cider, so we trekked up and down hill on a quest for her Beaver tale. What I found cute was the lil “warm up stops” they had around the hill; they would have lil pits with burning wood and although at first it doesn’t appear to be warm, you actually get quite toasty. That shit was soo surreal. It was well worth every moment spent there in the cold. We took so many pictures I cant even add them to this post.

We do intend on going back of course. Maybe during th summer, who knows but it will have to happen again. We didn’t know how to prepare, but now that we do. It will work out beautifully. Juicy really kept our vibe going. She was our designated DJ for the weekend. She had every possible tune for us to listen to.

We really wanted to take advantage of the long weekend. So once we were done the 2 nights at the resort, we made our way back into the city, Montreal, to go get my sister. Now I havnt seen my dad in maybe 2 years-ish. So when we stopped to pick her up I surprised my dad by showing up, no phone call or anything. He was in shock, but really happy to see me, he didn’t recognize me at first since I cut my hair. We hugged for what seemed like 20 minutes, while the girls n the guys were standing outside his door. So I let him know I had company and that we drove and something in my dad said “invite the kids in” so that he did. He was an extremely good host. “pop and cookies for the kids”..lmao…wow. I even specified to him that I brought the boyfriend, and he seemed more than happy to know him and just seemed extra warm towards him **WEIRDDDDD* but good n I love it.
So once the “family day” time was over, all 7 of us packed up in search for a hotel. To unwind and head out for a night in Montreal. My lil sister is so damn cyyyyute dammit. So I really don’t even remember which hotel we ended up at but we had a good night and headed back out early. I know im skimping on details, but tis honestly because I cant remember too much of it. So I intend on coming back with more once my memories come back!!

Back to Reality

Remstaar*

Locked and loaded with the Family

So its T-minus 4 hours, all bags are packed, everything’s booked, there’s no turning back at this point. Road trip begins now. Initially as I was packing (in my head) I didn’t have much to carry at all, I thought I would be good with my Hays carry-on, but somehow the bags have multiplied to about 3.5bags. Im not even sure what I packed anymore but its in the bag. **Just throw it in the baaaag**.
So the rental is gonna be ready, I gotta pick up Juicy first, meet my car sitter at my place n then head to Fancy’s for all of us to meet up n leave by 1pm (1pm, 1pm, 1pm, not 2:30pm please) we got 2 coolers going full of…well everything. You’d think we were going away for weeks. But its only a weekend. In addition to the PS Fancy’s bringing her Wii and a few games, same with Juicy n Sina. LCBO run shud be underway shortly and I think the selection is pretty good. All in all im prepared to do this.

I’ve also managed to plan a lil family time (with my expert convincing tactics) we’re gonna get a chance to meet up with both my sisters down in MTL, get a lil party time in and just kick back. More than anything im excited to see my lil niece Eva. She is just the happiest thing in the entire world and can do nothing more than put a smile on your face no matter what. She has the biggest personality and hold better conversation that a lot of 24 year olds I know. LMAO. I also get to see my lil booger of a sister (Yanique in the pic with me) she jsut happens to be entering that "quarte life crisis" stage of her years, so i have some damage control to implement.I plan to make this a memorable road trip. Its my first one. Thanks to the Real Life ladies for breaking my road trip virginity! And our boys for voluntarily coming on this trip with us, only after we approve the PS request. Love you babe!....

I made the mistake of not burning any music for the trip. So im not sure what we’re going to be listening to. Hopefully enough convo will stir that we won’t need much but some ambiance music in the background.

So I checked reviews for this place on line just to have an idea of what to expect when we get there. Good thing I did or we would have some shit to deal with. So apparently there’s a shuttle that takes the guests to the hot tubs n those kinds of amenities. Now what most ppl didn’t know is that you have to pick up a key at front desk (during check in time). This key allows you access into the hot tub. Now what has been happening is that guests would take this shuttle (which didn’t run that often) down to the hot tubs only to find themselves locked out. Then they would have to return to front desk to ask for a key. The journey between front desk and hot tub requires a shuttle THUS letting us all know how NOT close it is. There will be no such mockery going on when we arrive.

The slopes await!!

Remstaar!

Open road and the Real life

So apparently Mother Nature did not approve of us packing up and driving to DC so she decided to dump a load a white stuff all over the roads down there, leaving some native DC’ers in darkness and freezing. So DC’s a NO GO!!!! Fangulo.
BUT Real Life ladies clearly have tact and we were able to move things around in life and still have our road trip happen. In T-minus 60 hours our new destination: Mont-Tremblant!! Montreal!! Yaaaay! I’ve been thinking?? Tremblant sounds like “tremble” which is what you do when you’re freezing, you tremble. So I’m preparing mentally for the cold.
Fancy has this insane idea that 6 black people on a hill, with snow, and sticks strapped to our feet, in 24lbs of gear, sliding down huge and open acres of land and ice is a good idea. Did I mention its February? Anyways, those are her birthday requests. maybe its a trini thing!!

We’re getting a lil chalet (cabin condo thingy) in the middle of Mont Tremblant. We plan on bonding, cooking, drinking and enjoying the open air and hope to come back with pictures, memories and stories to tell the children one day. Yikes!
For some reason the hesitation that used to sit on my shoulders for the DC destination has lifted itself. I feel more at home in Montreal. And we’re even saving a grip a gwap (can you believe I said that?? Me neither..lol.. and you understood it) the guys will spend a good amount of time bonding with their PS and Modern Warfare, but I’d like to get some hours in on that Mario Wii business. The last video game I played had an orange gun, Duck Hunt **Classic**

So random! 8:28am call from an Unknown Number!! I thought it was “the system” but came to realize it wasn’t as the convo progressed. So this is my concern…why do my friends’ baby mothers call me to inquire about them? Huh? Anybody? I for one don’t see the sense in it. If you DON’T trust a person to the point you’re investigating them, why bother be in a relationship. and what kind of stories do they call me intending to hear.

Cause my logic is:

1)if ever i were in any kind of "relationship" with someone else's significant other KNOWINGLY why on earth would i openly contact him?

2) if my number has not appeared in recent contacts for over 3 months why call me and

3) WHO GOES THRU THEIR MANS PHONE SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION THEY CANNOT HANDLE.....i'm just saying????!?!

Oddly enough after about an hour of venting I come to learn that these women really care about their relationships and love these men, and that’s the only reason they go those lengths. And they come to terms with the truth about these alleged fictitious "relationships" im in with their boyfriend/fiance/baby daddy. Still not a good look though but I have to be respectful and considerate because that’s the way I function and eventually make new friends. I’m 3 for 3 now…well 2.5 for 3..she still warming up!!Lol

Word to the wise…Love YOU first and loving others will come easily

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LetsGoLadies!

So yesterday Fancy n I meet up with Sina J n Juicy to get the lowdown on Sina J’s bday trip to Vegas!!! What an adventure that bitch had. It makes me wonder if I could handle that fast life. Sippin on $15 dranks, rubbing shoulders with 3-6 Mafia, club hopping like it’s a sport. Sina went with a few of our girls (Jilli-Bean n Rayne). Came back with a raspy voice and stories for days (we’re still debriefing her).
For some reason I’m still surprised that Sina just picked up n flew off to Vegas. To me, that’s some shit I watch on TV. so I commend her for never thinking twice and just doing what she wanted for her birthday (even though some of us were hesitant)
I never in life pictured myself in Vegas. Still don’t. But who knows.
So we’re watching Teen Moms and decide we want to take advantage of the long weekend coming up in February (family day). So we decided on a road trip. It would be just the Real Life ladies, one whip, a couple bags and the open (cold ass) road. Why the hell not. I’m 24 (sometimes I forget) I’m in my prime why not enjoy my life. I have no idea what to expect, I’m probably the least exposed in terms of travel but I’m so down for it.
This trip is going to take us to Washington DC, passing through New York and a few other places. I’m ready for a lil change of atmosphere anyways. I love my city but Toronto life can get dry after a while. This is necessary! Real Life awaits!

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