NAIT Welcome Week

So Monday was the start of NAIT'S Welcome Week.

First off, there was an ice breaking thing in the gym where I got to briefly meet some people. One girl who I became friendly with, Andrea, noticed my henna tattoo and that became the starting point of our conversation. I REALLY need to get myself a henna kit, especially if it helps make new friends.:)

After the ice breaking thing, we were put in groups and were taken on a tour of the main campus. It looks like a really great campus and there are lot's of places to eat and study. There's a coffee shop, a Mr. Sub, a Pizza Hut, a Common Market, and even a campus bar, The Nest, located next to the swimming pool. It'll be free to go to the pool, so I think I might end up going there quite often.

When the tour was finished, we headed over to the Shaw theatre for a comedian presentation about managing finances. I ended up getting 5 bucks for being "the smallest freshman."B)

After that, there was a free hypnotist show at The Nest with Damian the hypnotist. It was pretty fun. I was laughing so hard I was crying.

The next day, I went in early for the free pancake breakfast and registration. As we were having breakfast, some French guy asked us to sit at his table and we talked alot about politics, since he said he was going to be a polititan. Very friendly though. The registration went quickly so we were out of there pretty soon.

Afterwards, we went to Surf's Up! at a cheap theatre. The movie was really great. The only downside was that a daycare brought 196 kids to it and completely filled it up. My dad, who was late(as usual) couldn't get in to see it with us.:/

Anyhoo, it's been a very exciting week so far.:)

R.I.P Mike Weiringo

Comic artist Mike Weiringo died last night of a heart attack.:(

He was one of the greats and will truly be missed as both an artist and a wonderful human being. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Rest in peace, 'Ringo.

Veg Fair

So the Veg fair was this week, and my Uncle John and Auntie Lil had gotten us all 3 day passes and ride bracelets. My mom's cousin's family from BC also came down for the fair. It was nice seeing them again.

I spent most of my time walking around and watching the chariots and chuckwagon races.

Around 10pm on Saturday, I ended up getting a Henna Tattoo of an ankh on my arm. I had to wait 30 minutes to take the paste off and 24 hours to get it wet. I was told it would last between 1 and 2 weeks, which seems like a pretty good deal for 5 bucks. I got one for Matthew too(he picked a scorpion).

Those temporary tattoos that you put on with water are supposed to last about a week, but for me, they barely ever lasted a day. I always ended up touching them or rubbing them, so they'd be half gone in about an hour. The Henna tattoo, however is still intact and didn't get smudged at all. I am quite happy with it.