maryann c
libra
mississauga

toodles.

Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future,
concentrate the mind on the present moment.

I go home everyday to feed Mango lunch. Each time I come to the door, I try to do as quietly as I could. I don’t why I ever think that he won’t hear me…but he does. He runs to me with excitement. He wags his tail and lunges at me to give me kisses. Yesterday, I opened the door and he was standing by the balcony door. I noticed that there was something wrapped around his leg and neck. Mango managed to get into my clean laundry and suited himself up in my underwear. I balled my eyes out with laughter.

The last thing I wrote was about Jeff and I fighting. After that, I think I was still pissed for a couple of days and I can't remember what I did

I think I remember it now:

July 10: I met up with Mich and Mic at Harbour Front for the Beat Freaks & Culture Festival. I brought Mango with me. I feel really bad if I have to leave him at home for 5 hours or more. I'd always always think how bored I would be and if all I wanted to do was to be with someone. Harbour Front has been my "favorite" place to hang out now since Mic first took me there during Luminato.

July 11: I figured there was nothing else do to. So I called Mich to see if she wanted to hang out at Harbour Front. It was just the 3 of us that went (Jeff, Myself and Mich)

July 12: Yes! Harbour Front AGAIN!!! Met up with Mike Javier, Vieve and Shobi. Went to the Paws Place to try out their gym. Mango was so hyper that he was stomping on the little dogs. Jeff and I walked around and bumped into a bunch of other people. Mic, John, Mike H, Nick, Darren Carreon, Gary, Marlon, Suzanne and Mark Dizon. It was great times!
When I got home, I got a weird voicemail from Marlon. He starts by saying he heard that I had a boyfriend and he wasn't all about that. I was FRIGGING SHOCK!!! Hello, I never once said I wanted to hook up with him. The only conversation I had was that he worked near me and if we were both free, we should meet up for lunch. Nowhere near that conversation have I ever indicated that I was looking for a boyfriend, date or marry anyone... HELLO, everyone needs to eat lunch sometimes right?!?!? Knowing that he's from North York, I was being courteous to even mention lunch to him. - Not like I would really come running to eat lunch with him.. I'd rather go home and feed my dog!

July 13 - Toredeca Dog Park
July 14 - Toredeca Dog Park with Suzanne. OMG, she is such a sweet person. Funny and really easy to get along with. She very down to earth. We left the park at 8-830 and I think we were in my car talking until 11 pm in front of Mark's house.
July 15 - IT'S PAYDAY!!! It's pay day and it means it's PAY DAY FOR MY BILLS!
July 16 - DENVER and I drove the Casino to meet my parents to check them in the hotel room. Get this... I bet out $5 on Triple 6 of the odd hitting 1 - 180. I hit and donated back the $1000 I won. I know... It's such a shame!
July 17- Photo shoot for Tiffany and Gio
July 18 - Trillium Hospital appointment. I don't know what else to think. I'm so discourage and hopeless about my results. I guess I'll just have to accept it. On top of that, the pay parking would let me out. I an't even go into that right now... it's just bringing me a lot of stress.

Why is it so hard for anyone to turn off the lights or TV when you're about to fall asleep???
Then I get an excuse of I didn't do it on purpose! It like saying - "I'm drunk and I didn't mean to drink"

Yes, I know it happens sometimes.. but not all the time. It's NOT the end of the world tomorrow if our TV is on for 24 hours but it helps our bill and conserves the electric.

It's been my pet peeve with JEFF since we started dating. It's like baby-sitting a toddler and constantly saying "ok, turn the lights off because the boogie man will come" I almost wanted to say - " Mango is better trained than YOU!!!" - I was just so angry and at 5 AM.. anything goes.

Today is my day off but I went in to work anyway because I missed an hour of work and I wanted to finish a few things. I brought Mango in and introduced him to some of the co-workers. After work we went to see the vet to get his second shot. He was such a good dog. Didn’t even flinch when the doc stuck a needle in his back.

Around 8 PM, Rhoma, Hugo and the 2 kids, Christian Centeno, Jeff, Ed and I went to the Distillery District to meet up. (And Mango came but no dogs allowed) It’s been 12 years since I last saw Christian. I can’t believe it. 12 YEARS!!! Thanks to Rhoma’s brilliant on meeting in the DD!!! –not suited for kids and dogs… :P

SATURDAY

Emilynne’s Debut at Mandarin Markham.
I can’t help it but I’m so intrigue by taking photos. Though Marcheille didn’t officially ask me to do it. I just can’t help myself. I took enough and I’ll probably print a few for them and give it to them as her birthday present.
At 11 30, Jeff FINALLY came and we had to leave by 12 to go to Mike’s house. Kinda sucked cause Jeff got there so late.

SUNDAY

Around 9 AM, Mango was jumping on me. He was going crazy trying to bite on my face and pull the blanket off. Got up and locked him out of the room. Woke up at 4 pm and decided to call Michele. I think I woke her up too. She was telling me that she went out with Shereen (93.5) the night before and she was hungover. I just figured I’d get ready and head to her house. -à and so that’s what I did.. we went to the Ashbridge Beach.

OMG. I can’t tell you enough about the couple that took my parking spot. He is the biggest moron EVER! I waited 15 mins and he swoop my spot. WHAT A JERK! I wanted to key his car so badly!!!

Monday – Jackie came by. Did I tell how awesome she is? She’s AWESOME!!!
I made spaghetti with langonisa… YEP.. I didn’t have any sausage.. so I had to be innovative.

Tuesday – Mary and I met up at Yorkdale. It was a long over due girls night out, dinner and business storming blitz. We ate at Pickle Barrel (but she called Pumpernickle) and we both ordered chicken. I totally missed our girl talks and just laughing hysterically about the senseless conversation we had. m&m’s 4 LIFE!

Wednesday – Jeff, Mango and I went to meet with Awilda at Demetri’s by Yorkdale.
Pablo, Salonia, Marjorie, Gaby ans Jermal were all there too. At around 9 30 PM, Jeff and I walked to the Civic Centre to see the fireworks with Mango. As usual, Mango was a celebrity. He was getting approached by all sorts of strangers asking us if he can be petted. … oh.. and I worked Yesterday

TODAY… is my Friday! Today is my court date for the ticket I received for FAILING TO HAVE INSURACE CARD! HELLO!?!? Anyhow, I got there and showed that I do have insurance and… Ted my co-worker research what I was getting accused for .. turns out that it was WRONG! My ticket got thrown out! YIPPEEE!! I’m happy cause it’s my Friday and I don’t have to pay a ticket