Wednesday, April 4, 2007

So, today is say something nice about someone with whom you might not actually like as much as you thought you did. Do you follow? This, is my made up day because today I figured out where Aurore is worth her weight in gold and how exactly to............"play" her? Lol, here we go.
Today I spent a wonderful day exploring Avignon (by shopping down all the side routes) with Danica, Kayla, Ceilidh and Liora, our newest recruit in grade nine at the nearby collège who is having an absolute shit exchange and had never before eaten a crèpe (until I made her!!). I bought a nice bag, a present for Ingrid, a pair of jeans (skinny jeans, god I can't believe I caved to that trend, but they were so niceeeeeee and they go perfectly with the flats I bought a month ago!!) and something else which escapes me at just this moment.... I was feeling all high (I had fun on the train coming home alone, very nice long French countryside ride) and mighty - NOTHING CAN TOUCH ME NOW - and I get home and everyone bombards me and wants to know exactly what I bought -Jane is a sucker for attention- and so of course I told them. Now, for those of you who don't know, I really saw France as a time to change (appearance, attitude) to be the person I want to be (confused yet?) and a three month away where people don't see you daily is much easier than going in Monday morning a new girl. So, where most people would criticize me for the skinny jeans and say it wasn't "me" and that it wasn't a good purchase, what was becoming of the Jane they knew, etc. etc. Aurore proved how she is amazing. Without saying, Jane you don't usually wear that, she said, very nicely. Jane it looks good. And then she approved all of my purchaces and was a cheery, wonderful Aurore all evening.
It seems that to get the best out of Aurore you must chose the ideal moments to approach and never never force, it seems that I am learning and life is picking up. Now, I had a lot of fun at soccer, I am getting better better better and I am happppppppppppy!!!!
<333 JANE

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

The first thing that popped into my head after reading this post was something I often hear your Mom say:

You rock, rock star!

Love,
StrongDad

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to check out your purchases. I think you are smart to figure out that each person in your world has a style that works for you, and that the clever friend sets them up for success. My style is to write incomprehensible emails (with random spelling errors!).
Continue to carpe diem.
I know, I'm an idiot!!
Love you and miss you
Mom

Anonymous said...

So, skinny jeans, eh? I bet you look fabulous in them Jane! Remember, it's not JUST how others see you, but how you see yourself too that makes your style right for you.

I loved hanging out in Avignon and meandering down the various streets. It sounds like you had a wonderful day there. Lucky you I say again.

I'm glad you're giving Liora some moral support. I bet she's loving the fact that she met you!

Keep on blogging Jane.

Love, Granny