[08 Dec 2009|07:38pm] planetsmasher [ mood | cranky ] You know how there are people in your life who say they will always be there for you, that if you need anything... anything at all, all you have to do is ask? Well, let me tell ya.. when you break a bone (like your leg, for instance) it suddenly becomes very clear who really means it. I have friends who told me to call them if I needed anything and then when I did... they had nothing but excuses about why they couldn't (or didn't want to) help me. Others, I wouldn't even have to ask. They knew that I had to get to work and they said 'what time do you need me to pick you up?' or 'do you want my son to come shovel your driveway?' or 'want me to come over and make you a grilled cheese sandwich and some soup?'... those are the true friends. Those are the ones that I want to keep in my life forever, so that one day.. I can pay them back. I can drive them to the places they need to be but can't get there. I broke my leg over a month ago. I might get my cast off on Saturday... here's hoping! So I change my fb status to say something about how excited I am and how I hope I can drive again soon. Then this girl that I haven't talked to in ages sends me a message on fb and asks me if I'm going to this party the following weekend. It really bugged me because I know why she asked. She wants a ride. She's only a few years younger than I am and she still doesn't have her license. She doesn't even have her learners. She lives an hour away from me (in the direction opposite from where the party is) and I know she wants me to bring her there and take her home afterwards. Not freakin' likely. You didn't even CALL me when you found out about my leg. You're not a good friend. I'm not driving you anywhere. It's time you grew up and learned how to drive... or deal with the consequences of not learning... but it's not up to me to drive you everywhere and I'm not about to let you use me as your cab. Besides, the last time I drove her to etown with me she didn't give me any gas money, she left her cell in my car and then actually wanted me to drive it back to her, an hour to her place and an hour back. I don't think so. I'm really frustrated. Plus I have plans that friday in the city and this party thing is on the saturday so I can't drive her anyways because i'm not inviting her to come with me on friday night. People suck. In other news, it was my company xmas party on the weekend and I went with those true friends I was talking about at the beginning of this rant. It was so fun! We got all tipsy and decided that the center-pieces made great hats and necklaces. Then we took about a hundred pictures and danced our asses off. It was so fun. This weekend I have an appointment to get more xrays and possibly get my cast off (as I said before) and then on Saturday night it's my friend Cory's 30th bday and his wife his having this surprise party for him so if I get my cast off and I can drive... I'll be going to that. I hope I'm all healed up, because I'd really like to visit him and catch up. It's only been about five freakin' years since we hung out and he used to be one of my best friends. I have so much stuff coming up. December is one busy month, from bigwig lunches at work to Christmas parties with my two jobs (one down, one to go), to gift exchanges, and christmas shopping, and gift wrapping, and agrghghghgh and I don't even have any kids to buy for (aside from my nephews). Man oh man does Santa have his work cut out for him. I'll write more later. Gotta go farm on fb. post comment

dream peaceful, nana [05 Dec 2009|05:35pm] daisy_chaingun Marjorie Ethel Selena Stenning (née Chinnery): 18 March 1920 - 30 November 2009 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Marjorie Stenning announces the passing of our dear mother and grandmother. Marjorie, who was born in England on 18 March 1920 and came to Canada as a war bride in 1946, passed away comfortably surrounded by her loving family on 30 November 2009. Strong and gracious to the end, she touched the hearts of many with her kindness and generosity. Marjorie is predeceased by her beloved husband Vic, and survived by her children Dawne Nelson (Doug), Mark Stenning (Pat), Lynn Wight (Geoff), and Carol Hobbs; her eight grandchildren (Tera, Dana, Rick, Dan, Jonathan, Martin, Bryan, and Katie); Dawne's step-daughters (Debby and Shelly); her devoted brother Ken Chinnery and his caring family in England; and her Stenning nieces and nephews, with many thanks to her niece Cecile Halsey for her continuous love and affection. Marjorie will be greatly missed by her many friends at Chelsea Gardens, whose companionship she held so dear. The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Drs. Niamh and Larry Darby, and to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the palliative care unit of Peace Arch Hospital for their wonderful care and support. We love and miss you Mum, and you will always have a very special place in our hearts. At Mum's request, a private family service will be held. A donation in her memory can be made to a charity of your choice. "Till We Meet Again Some Sunny Day..." 1 comment|post comment

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