Hey Readers,  Yes, I'm still alive.  Although the first three weeks have taken a toll.  It's been exciting, stressful and chaotic.  Lets start with exciting because as all of you know I am such a flowerpower, suns yellow and sky's blue kind of person.  Har har.  

It was my sisters 20th birthday this past Sunday.  Jon (the tall boyfriend) and I began scheming awhile back of what to do.  Just after planning a 25th wedding anniversary this seemed like a piece of cake (pardon the pun).  We wanted to keep the birthday to a casual close friend only and no surprise kind of thing.  I mentioned we could host it at my place.  However, the birthday girl had different plans...  She wanted to invite 8 friends and their boyfriends.  She wanted Sushi. She wanted flowery decorations.  She wanted a personal DJ.  Ok, maybe not the last two, but seriously...it blew our plan out of the water. Need less to say we had a great time at a sushi place in Winnipeg and then a walk down by the forks. A beautiful day it was.

Enough about Janna. I am playing two sports again this year.  Honestly, no comment is needed to those who I told that I wasn't going to do this.  SBC really needs athletes... So I'm playing volleyball and footsal (indoor soccer).  That's three nights of the week.  

I'm also volunteering at a church called Heartland on Wednesday nights.  Working as a senior youth sponser.  I convinced some very gullible people, mostly girls, that I was staring in a new role in the show Heartland and was using it for my field Ed credit.  It was funny. So yes, for those of you who watch TV there's a show called Heartland.  This is not a church based on it or in it.  Hah.

From the kitchen corner, this morning I may have made the grossest shake of life.  Lettuce, oranges, plain yogurt and frozen fruit.  Never do it. Ever. But with every fail comes a win.  I made this for supper.  Baked potato with a hamburger sauce and cheese!

So all these extra curricular things plus four classes, a bit of work from Desire 2 learn and living on my own will keep me busy!  Hopefully the stress stays to the lowest  premium. 

I think my new 25$ buy tv and tv stand will help to relax into my home a little more.  Hey it's nice writing thee blogs but it's also nice getting a few comments on them.  Hint hint smile smile.

Until next time!

Brendon

And we're off to the races....

Hello again friends, family...and those who I have yet to be acquainted with.  I shan't believe a week has already gone by since I arrived in this new and fun filled place.  This week has been full of school orientation and new class syllabi. 

 At SBC there's always a orientation annual new year bbq with food (really? I know...), field games and an opening chapel.  Which then is followed the next morning by orientation all students and all staff breakfast, another chapel gathering and a new and returning student orientation to SBC in general.  If that was enough orientation for you - good. If not I'm sure I could find something more to add.  I guess it's not as bad as frogs week.  Oops I mean frosh week.

I've had my first two out of five classes near the end of this week.  Faith and Science a class where we will talk about hot topics like rapture, creationism, Genesis etc.  How does science prove faith and vies versa! Other class is Christian theology, a class to extend and create new ways of thinking theological. Wooho. 

How's the rest of life?  Well, it's about time for round two of the groceries.  Still learning what fruits don't need to be refrigerated.  Who knew bananas could sit on the counter all week long??  ..Otherwise things in the kitchen are looking good.... (Hope this made you laugh, mom). I'm kidding by the way.  

However here is a look at my most recent fail.

It may look good...that's because it was. But I was going for a omelette, which I think means everything is supposed to be inside the egg?? Hah.  Good times.

Just learned of my roommates where bouts.  Ya, he's in North Carolina enjoying the hot weather.  Apparently it's nice enough that he won't be coming to Manitoba until second week of October.  So I'll keep bacheloring it up all by my lonesome. Key word bacheloring!

That's all for this week.  Stay tuned 

Brendon

The McKenzie Place

Lonely Chair - Extravagant Retro Furniture to come :)

The old house - I don't know the year but things are on a steady decline :)

Don't worry mom I promise I'll clean my room soon.... The whole bed situation is a little interesting right now.  I have a double bed mattress and a single bed frame??? Home improvement??

Ahoy Manitoba !

After two loooooonnnngggg driving days, I have landed in the heart of south eastern Manitoba. I had no problem getting across the border which came as a huge relief to my trip anxiety. The border gaurd asked all of three questions, kind of like a stranger who is trying to make awkward conversation. The 14 hour journey took me through "pure" Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. All fairly boring country besides the odd lake and the very odd town; consisting of 5 houses, a gas station, post office and if you are lucky a greesy spoon. I really wanted to just get the trip over with and drive straight through. But I recognized the risk of the "death sleepies" and decided to stop at my relatives in northern Minnesota. It was all worth the 1 hour visit and the 9 hour sleep before trekking the last 6 hours up to Manitoba.

I made it to my new home in Steinbach friday afternoon. I was greated by two of my great friends who had refered me to this apartment they were so conveniently moving out of. Immediatly I began the unpacking; friday and saturday turned out to be full of packing and unpacking. I did get away from the packing for a little while to purchase my first set of retro chair and couch. They are being delievered Tuesday. Who new MCC was so awesome?? Pictures to come :) And, I had my first grocery purchasing experence. Good grief, I miss my comfortable - no responsibility lifestyle already. It was kind of fun price matching and looking for the best deal! Who knew a cheese slab was 8 dollas!?!?!

I helped my friends move into their new house in Winnipeg, Saturday evening. Which by the way is a super upgrade from this place. However it is a few bills and coins more.... I immediatly told myself that my future place will look that nice when/if I ever I get married...hehe.. dont stay tuned.

Today, my sister helped me do the rest of the unpacking... Flip, there is just a ton of stuff I didn't realize was so essential to living. Groceries, furniture, cleaning supplies, etc, etc.. The apartment is about 700 square feet - you do the math (its not super big - but not super small) Does that help? Can't wait for James (my roomate) to join me here... in October. Don't worry James, I will lone ranger it up till you come back to Canada. I'll add some pics :) Hope to post more soon :)

Brendon