Riu Ocho Rios in 7 days!!!

This is a picture of the hotel that Barry and I will be staying at in Jamaica. We leave Toronto on January 7 and return on January 14. I'm so excited, I've never been to an all inclusive tropical resort before. The furthest I have been is Florida. Barry went to Cuba a few years ago and has been wanting to go south again ever since. Maybe once I'm done school we can make it a tradition to go somewhere every year. Once I start teaching I'll have March break again, and we can go then.

Here is a link to the hotel's website, it's a new resort, only about one year old and I'll let you all know whether or not it's good when I get back!!! http://www.riu.com/ochorios/index.htm##

New Classes Starting on Wednesday

I've taken six classes this term instead of five. I need one extra class, and I want to take it sooner than later. Classes start on Wednesday, but I only go on Wednesday and Thursday before I leave for Jamaica. I have Friday's off this term. Anyway, here are my classes:

ENGL 306A
Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to linguistics and the principles of linguistic analysis through an examination of English phonology, forms, syntax, and discourse.

ENGL 315
Modern Canadian Literature
This course focuses on the varied ways in which 20th-century writers of poetry and prose participate in the shaping of Canadian literary culture, with emphasis on the literature of the middle decades.

ENGL 363
Shakespeare 2
A study of the plays written after 1599-1600, including Julius Caesar.

FINE 112
Modern Art, 1874-1945
A study of the culture of Europe and North America from 1874 (Impressionism) to 1945 (Nazi propaganda) with particular focus on the visual arts. Topics such as primitivism', Cubism, 'abstraction', artists' reactions to calamitous world events such as World War I, and various methodologies, including semiotic and Marxist analyses, will be explored through reading and writing assignments.

FR 152
Basic French 2
A continuation of the work done in FR 151.

HIST 254
Canadian History: The National Period
This course examines Confederation, the rise of political parties, Canadian external relations, western discontent, the impact of both world wars and political and economic changes in Canada since 1867.

Christmas Eve Bonfire

Thanks to Global Warming, we had a bonfire on Christmas Eve. Crazy.

It Pays to Blog!

This year I posted my Christmas list on my blog. Every year my mom asks me to make a list so she has an idea of what to buy for me. Well this year I got so much stuff from my list it was crazy! Even my aunt Debbie bought things for the stocking that one of her kids had. (Was that Nathaniel or Noah?) Anyway, combined with my birthday, here are all the things I got that I asked for. There was also a bunch of stuff I got that I didn't even ask for! It was a great Christmas!
~a kitten
~luggage
~garbage cans
~slow cooker
~garage door opener
~sewing machine
~martini glasses
~aveeno daily moisturizer
~lovely perfume
~camera case
~Dove pink nutrium soap
~Dove deodorant
~School supplies
~Jewelry (not earrings)
~Socks
~Sims 2 expansion packs
~Glass fruit bowl
~King sized bed spread
~New pillows (Beauty Rest)
~Father of the Bride
~Friends Season 3,4,6

Thanks everyone for a great Christmas!!!

The Pressure of Blogging

So I sent an email out to my family, telling them about my blog so they could keep up with my life. Unfortunately, no one commented on my blog so I had no idea that anyone was reading it. Hmm. Apparently, I have not been keeping my end of the bargain because I haven't updated my blog since November 23. Now I admit that is a long time to go without an update, but I didn't think there was anyone to update for!!! I will try to do better from now on. I'll begin working on a Christmas post right now. ;) NOW THERE WILL BE TWO POSTS IN ONE DAY!