This Bulging River

To help lighten the mood.. I tried and failed to find the clip of "the Bulging River" from Waiting for Guffman. If you happen to have the old relic on DVD I'd watch the quality deleted scene. It really sets the mood here.

I surely have experienced a bulging river with bountiful banks. With the flooding in my city of Calgary starting on Thursday, I had no idea what kind of damage would be done. Keep in mind many parts of the city and area are still under water and there is no estimate on the damage. I've been so fortunate to be far enough away from the flood plain; my life (If I stayed in my neighborhood and didn't watch the news) would be definitely business as usual.

On Friday I woke up, got ready for my second interview at The Home Depot and lo and behold..

I am now employed! I'm so grateful. I've applied to at least 20 places since I got home at the beginning of May and this job is perfect timing. Just a few nights ago I had a real hard time sleeping since I was worrying about not having a job yet! Plus I know the store will be really busy since so many homes have been flooded. Even though people have to buy their own supplies and it is a business, I still feel like I can be of service to those that are struggling.

Friday continued with my dad coming home from work early since nothing was happening, being glued to the screen(s) watching the news, getting steel toed boots, getting pizza, and a bike ride down to see the crazy crazy river, along with the rest of the neighborhood.

{On another note, Saturday brought my extra zeal to get in shape. I bought a pass to the local yoga studio and went to a hot yoga class. I love it and it shall continue. }

Tonight my dad and I took a drive around to see some of the damage. Apparently the river has receded quite a bit so that is better news!

 I have seriously been so impressed by the spirit of everyone in this city. It is honestly a little celestial. Even though destruction is everywhere, there is optimism and there is plenty of helping hands. I am honestly so proud to live here, and I'm going to do my part since I have been so blessed. I could say so much more about this but I gotta get to sleep so I can wake up and clean up!



So here's this cute weirdo

 and how nice is this? This is just one of many kindly deeds.

So check out CNN-

That's our Stampede grounds! Seriously I hope The Big Show can and will go on.

and The Calgary Herald-

Those are just a few I've been frequenting. And honestly I only visit CNN to confirm that this normally under the radar city has made front page American news. Dis is real man.

It's late, I've managed to post on a Sunday night with a now unusual post. I should be back next Sunday night (and before that) with my Short Sunday Sampling because those lists are fun.

Keep it up Calgary, I sure do love you!

-MM

Up the Weekend Date {June 1-3}

The grad celebration has come and gone. My best friend Shannon came and went, and now my brother Matt and s-i-l Kate are here. We just had a delicious family dinner (roast beef and strawberry shortcake for dessert). I love the time I have to spend with my family- so much I am blogging now. All right, I'm used to be the only child at home. It's a minor adjustment having other bodies in the house, and bodies that look like you on top of that. To all my childhood friends who graduated from Bingham High this week- congratulations! I still bleed blue. I have a Bingham license plate decoration, among other things, to prove it.

So, here are a hodge-podge of photos from the other adventures had this grad weekend. 

Another grad party- Amazing Race style.

tired. si. 

 Here's a sneak preview from my time with Abby Dell photography on Thursday- spoiler alert!

 I have the sweetest home/visiting teachers ever- the Yamada's. They brought me the most beautiful graduation bouquet! 

 While missing her hubby who was in San Fran this weekend, we took a gander in Matt's baby box.

 Driving home Friday night, the moon was a-shining and the air was full of summer.

 Saturday brought a glorious visit to David'sTea. I left with a Jessie's Tea soy latte, and the strawberry ginger and flamingo loose leaf teas (caffeine free, calm down).

 twinned it up with seafolly.

 Oil change

 We took an adventure downtown once more. We needed to get to Cabin Fever, a used book store, but we neglected to check the address before paying for parking 20 blocks away. We took an opportunity to trek.

I was brought back to my Awesome/Radical roots. 

ankles were again exposed

 Ate at Joey's in Eau Claire- mucho fabulous.

And today I enjoyed my gluten-free (gf) lemon poppyseed pancakes, courtesy of Pinterest.

 Shannon departed for her homeland. Our Toms were to be separated once more.

 Shannon took the opportunity to use the Peter's Drive-In coupon she won at the aftergrad party. Farewells suck. and I know suck is an ugly, impolite word but oh well.

Facetimed with the twin and Squish!

I drank some tea and ate the most delicious yogurt combination known to man.

I went to church, learned about goals and such, and helped with nursery. I drew each kid cartoon style and they loved that!

Some final Sabbath Day notes:


We are what we want ourselves to be.
Align our image of ourselves to what we want to be.
Divinity is inside all of us. Recognize that, and you are going to be unstoppable. 
Remember, you are a child of God, and that's what matters most. 


Always remember who you are, what you stand for, and what you want. 

The more we follow God's counsel, the happier we will become. 


Two major life goals:
-Be of service to the Lord
-Be where the Lord wants us to be, no matter the sacrifice.


That's all for now, until next weekend, where I shall be one week  closer to being finished with high school!


Love,
Megan M.A.