Maybe Its Not My Weekend: Buts Its Gonna Be My Year/ Mexican Hat Dance

Good afternoon ladies and gents,
Today is such a gorgy day! As it has been alllll week! Which is perfectly wonderful in my opinion.
So readers, i am getting bored, and do you know why? Its because i am back in my hometown, which is small, and no longer in the big city of Toronto. In Toronto there was ALWAYS something to do, the place was always bustling, no matter how early in the morning or late at night. And here in my little home town, its always, BORING... gahh... I have plans to get out of here again, don't worry your pretty little heads...  Although i am enjoying being close to my family again!!! i missed then SO MUCH!!! and also my friends! but anyway.... I will either go back to Toronto to work when summer is over, or stay at home and save money until march and then head to europe to go backpacking for 4 to 6 months. Im leaning towards the second option, because rent in Toronto is ridiculous... So yah... lol i will post a map on here soon of all the places that i want to visit, but i cant right now because i am not currently on my own laptop, as it is dead as i believe i stated in a previous post... Right now im on Delcineas mothers mac, and it feels lovely to be using a mac again lol.
Yesterday I visited with my friend Karyn. Her and i have been friends since JK, and therefore we have been friends for over 15 years. Crazy! Since i am only 19! She is my oldest friend, and a very good friend at that! We had a very nice catch-up chat, as we haven't seen one another since before christmas. I just thought i would share that with you all! Hum Dee Dumb
Oh i know! Im going to look up instructions on how to learn to dance, as some people i know cant dance  and i think this might be beneficial for them, and of course i will add in my own commentary!!!  yay!! ok readers, i was unable to find the HOW-TO normal dancing, so i am going to tell you HOW-TO mexican hat dance!!! yay!

1. 
   
   Step1
   Wear the appropriate costume. The real Mexican Hat Dance is performed by a "charro" dressed in a traditional charro suit. This is a three-piece suit made of a vest, jacket and pants adorned with silver buttons along the seam. "La china" wears a traditional "china poblana" outfit. This consists of a white blouse with ornate embroidery, silk and beads, and a skirt decorated with geometric and floral shapes. 
   So basically, if you would like to dance this dance, you must dress your man like a gay idiot. Caution: this get-up has been known to cause divorce
2. 
   
   Step2
   Impress the woman with "zapateado," which is a sequence of tapping and stamping. The male does this in a choreographed step in order to entice the woman with his machismo.
   My phone is brilliant, i just tried to type in "Mexican Hat Dance" and it came up with "Mexican gay dance." seee???
3. 
   
   Step3
   Become drunk with love and glory. (women, if your lover is doing this dance, skip the love and glory and get yourself some absinth) The moment the man impresses the woman he must be overcome with these, at which point the women considers him a "barracho," the Mexican word for inebriate. The man is then shooed away. 
4. 
   
   Step4
   Throw the hat to the ground. (if you have remembered to wear one) Eventually as the tension builds between the lustful couple, the man throws his hat to the ground and kicks his leg over her head the moment she bends down to pick it up. (Many a black eye has come of this) This signifies that he has conquered his "china" (woman).
5. 
   
   Step5
   March in unison to a military tune called "diana." This shows that the couple has now become one.
6. 
   
   Step6
   End the Mexican Hat Dance with the couple hiding their faces behind the sombrero feigning a kiss to the applause of all who surround. You just learned the parameters of the Mexican Hat Dance, now go out and make it seductive, sexy and absolutely your own.

ok readers, if you fail at dancing, i would not suggest giving this a go... especially not in a club... lmao thats all for now loves

Love Always
SmartyPants xo

Thank You For The Marshmallow :D

Dear Ice cream shop. first of all i would like to say thank you for the yummy ice-cream that you allowed me to purchase, and second of all, thank you for putting my ice-cream into a waffle cone that i had to pay extra for. But MOST OF ALL ice-cream shop, thank you, THANK YOU for the tiny little marshmallow that you placed at the bottom of the cone to stop dripping... It didn't work... but it was a very nice gesture! lol
Good evening readers! How are you all today? I hope everything is well!!! Today my besty and i were walking down the road after going to the ice-cream shop. After tripping over my own foot, i looked down to realize that my flippy floppy was IN FACT broken. So i just thought to myself "hey... smartypants... you could just walk oddly and could probably make it home that way." So i shared this information with Delci and she thought to herself about this and said to me... "Well SmartyPants, you look a bit funny doing that walk with just ONE of your feet, why dont we both walk that way?" And although i didnt think that both of us walking like trotting horses was normal, we still decided to walk in this odd way. It looked quite funny if you ask me!
But i just thought i would share that with all my lovely readers!

Love Always
SmartyPants xo

Bucket List Update

1. Get a summer job (June 11th 2010- grocery store clothing department)

2. Act in a play

3. Karaoke at a bar

4. Get my own place

5. Road trip to guelph (again) (im not sure the exact date i accomplished this but i was about two weeks ago... so maybe the beginning of june?? and It was breaky with delci in guelph and then to devons)

6. Clubbing in London (May 23 2010, Jacks and The Tap house, Delcineas Birthday)

7. Clubbing in Toronto

8. Volunteer or work at television or radio station

9. Ride a horse

10. Go to Port Burwell Beach

11. Go to Grand Bend Beach (June 13th 2010, with the fam, FREEZING, so i didnt go in the water... but very fun day anyway)

12. Sing at an open mic night

13. Go to a musical or play

14. Get a new pet  (April 27 2010, Budgie, Princess Quansuela Banana Hammock) 

15. Go to a pool party

16. Have a bonfire

17. Go to a bonfire  (April 22 2010, Tim and James dads house)

18. Build a bear

19. Picnic

20. Go to the African Lion Safari

21. Go Camping with friends

22. Watch a meteor shower

23. Sleep under the stars

24. Sleep on the trampoline

25. Play soccer

26. Play Basketball

27. Play imaginary baseball

28. Play baseball

29. Water Balloon Fight

30. Water gun fight

31. Go to Nana and papas cottage

32. Swim Across nana and papas lake

33. Cliff jump

34. Ride on the back of a motorcycle

35. Go on a boat

36. Go on a bike trail

37. Go to a small diner in a small town for breakfast

38. Cards Tournament

39. Catch fireflies

40. Play in the rain

41. Dance in the rain

42. Save the park

43. Play hop scotch

44. Play with chalk

45. Blow bubbles (June 6 2010, tabithas birthday party! She turned two!)

46. Go to the local folk festival

47. Go to the movies with my brothers

48. Go to the drive in near my town

49. Go to the drive in near london

50. Colour with crayons (May 20 2010)

51. Read a book and then watch the movie

52. Make freezer popsicles

53. Camping in the back yard

54. Back yard party at Delcis moms (May 22nd, Delcineas birthday party... amazing!!! fun fun FUN night!)

55. Kayak in the river

56. kayak in the lake

57. backflip off a diving board

58. Make a new friend

59. Have a song session in the park

60. Go roller Blading

61. Watch fireworks (May 22, fireworks in delcineas neighbours backyard!)

62. Watch a parade (May 24 2010, Thamesford May 24 parade)

63. Bake cookies

64. "Jam" with other musicians

65. Nap in the backyard

66. Fly a kite

67. Walk through a forrest

68. Write a song

69. Teach myself guitar

70. Dance on a table (April 21 2010, Erins Backyard on the picnic table)

71. Cuddle under the stars
72. Dance around like a crazy lady in public
73. Dress like a hippy
74. Spy on people wearing all black
75. Dont watch tv for a week
76. Discover something new
77. Go to Canada's Wonderland
78. Go camping with family
79. Make a video about the summer
80. Make a video about a fictional story
81. Feel butterflies!
82. photocopy my face

Love Always SmartyPants xo

Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Hey Hi and Hello Lovely Loves,
Its May 24th today and that means that this weekend was party-mania... and let me tell you that it was a fan-freakin-tastic weekend for me! Because well, not only was it may 24, but is also happened to be my best friend (Delcis) birthday!!! So let me tell you, we partied like it was 1999!! baha... anyways im not going to go into detail.
My apologies for not blogging sooner but heres the thing, my lap top, my beautiful mac, is not charged... And THAT is because the charger sadly decided to throw sparks in my general direction and therefore:: i cannot use my laptop until i get a job to buy a new charger... unless any of you wanna send me 70 dollars?? (JUST KIDDING!!) but seriously.. lol
So anyway im stuck using a bloody PC which i AM NOT a fan of...but ah well, im sucking it up.
But heres the thing lovers, i dont really have a million things to say because i am so unbelievably tired right now... So i think i will call it a night, give you all some kisses and write again tomorrow when i rested!!!
so Sweet dreams readers, xxxxx
Love Always
SmartyPants xo

Put up your dukes: Plus Some Mad Laughter and Whatnot

Why hello there people! err... readers... and welcome to Monday evening. It was a b-e-a-utiful day today until right in the last little while where it has become a wee bit chilly and blustery!! But ah well, talking about weather is far to ordinary of a thing to waste time talking to long about. Plus it is often considered small talk, and i think we know each other far to well by now that small talk isn't even necessary is it? Nahh..
Ok so as you all know the title of my blog is "Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History," and although this is not a quote made by myself, i still claim it as the title to my blog... Then a couple of days ago, my aunt contacts me and tells me that her friend joined another facebook group about a blog with the exact same title as mine! AND LET ME TELL YOU... I WAS NOT PLEASED! but heres the thing, as long as all of you loyal followers stay loyal, i am fine with this copycat dancing about the www. And therefore will not yet ask them to put their dukes up and have it out with me... until they pee on my territory (aka steal my followers!). if you know what i mean... lol
Anyway i dont think i have mentioned this before but did you guys know there is a facebook group and fan page dedicated to this blog? Its the same title as the blog and the picture is the same as the one on the main page of here... so you should be able to find it... and join it, with no problem... and you better! and you better invite your friends too! or else i might be a slight bit mad at you guys! but in a very loving, forgiving way...
So i feel like i must mention one of my loyal followers right now because he has said some nice things about my blog and i feel like he should be mentioned... That loyal follower is my daddy!! So thank you daddy for reading and supporting my blog, although you think it is "well-written nonsense" (in his own words). lol
I strongly encourage everyone out there to put their thoughts and words on to paper or into a blog, even if you dont feel comfortable sharing them with the world, it is will a great way to express yourself, and de-stressify yourself when things are down, or just share when things are up!
Anyway that seems to be enough well written nonsense for the day. you all know i love you to pieces, but i will say it anyway... :
Love Always
SmartyPants xo

Let The Good Times Roll

Good Afternoon Readers, how are you all doing today? I hope very well!!!
So To be honest, there isnt A TON for me to talk about really, and im not sure why... and i just cant really think about what has been going on with me lately...
Well except for last night, i went to a going away/ birthday party for this girl i know. It was a huge party and A TON of fun!!! There were a lot of people that i knew there, but there were a lot of people i didnt know too... which was great, mainly because i love to meet people. So i mingled my way around the party, and just had a blast and a half!!
I actually didnt end up getting in until 4 in the morning, and so ya, i think last night was a success! lol
Humm, what else have i done lately? well hummmmmmmmm a week ago i went to Niagara Falls, with a friend of mine, and we went to the casino, which was also fun!!!
Anyway i actually dont have anything else to say...
So see ya later alligators <3

Love Always
SmartyPants xo

If God is a DJ: Life is a Dance Floor: Love is The Rhythm: You Are The Music

Good evening readers! Its a gloomy Thursday! Thats ok though, summer is coming.
Right now i am listening to music and considering how much simple words, placed in a certain order, can make you feel deep emotion.
"I used to get lost in your eyes. And it seems like I can't live a day without you. Closing my eyes till you chase my thoughts away. To a place where I am blinded by the light, but it's not right. "
I just think it is perplexing how uncomplicated a bunch of words grouped together can be. Its amazing really, how often songs have made me laugh, cry, or feel joyful.
"Could've loved you all my life. If you hadn't left me waiting in the cold."
Stories, and poems also have the same effect on me. I am not a writer, so the fact is that what i am trying to talk about may seem pointless and ordinary, but i hope that you will still take it into consideration. Emotion that comes from a word of art, made up of sentences, made up of words, made up of letters. And there you have it.
"Yeah The Mr. A to Z. They say I'm all about the wordplay. 
Even music, though magical, cant fix a broken heart.


Love Always
SmartyPants xo

Treading Water: Short Story: By SmartyPants: Writers Craft: 2008

Just one more step until I reach the top. I’d wanted to try this for some time now. I’ve tried more times than I can count. I was ready today. I knew it, and yet, fear still thumped through my veins. I could feel my heart in my stomach. But not in a bad way like when you get dumped. No, this was a good healthy feeling.
    At the top, don’t look down! Don’t look down! No matter how many times you say it; you still end up looking don’t you? I did… oh god! I could see the glistening blue glass beneath me, just waiting to be broken. Deep breath… One… two… three… running… running… runn… flying! SPLASH! Ripples form around me. I can’t see them yet. I haven’t come up for air.
    Better head to the surface, I need to inhale. I can’t inhale here! But I can’t head to the surface! What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I head towards the top? I see light above, I just have to kick my feet… why can’t I kick my feet? I’m so scared. I can’t hold my breath for another second. Where’s that girl? Shouldn’t she be helping me? She knows I’m here! She stares at me everyday!
    The stained blue glass cuts into my lungs. A shooting pain!

                        . . .

    He’s back… I wonder what his name is… what his story is… why everyday he comes here and climbs, never quite reaching the top, but getting slightly higher each visit. Every shift I watch him. He’s one of the people who make this job interesting. In fact, he’s one of the only people who show up here at this time anymore. Other people must be too busy. I wish I could bring myself to talk to him. My shyness cripples me.
    He’s beginning his dance. He tip toes across the deck, drops his bright red towel on one of the many plastic chairs, and proceeds to make his way towards his spot. How cold is the water today? I’m sure he asks himself as he dips his toe into the blue. What does it matter anyway? He won’t be going in. He never does. Oh, no emotion on his face. Guess the temperature didn’t shock him today.
    Finally, he reaches the ladder. He looks up, mumbles something under his breath and takes a deep breath. I don’t have a clue what he said; I’m much too far away to hear. Up he goes, up and up and up. So slowly! Boring to watch, yet I can’t seem to peel my eyes away from him.
    Is he almost at the top? Oh My God! He is! Am I about to see him finally take the plunge? I think I just might! I shouldn’t get my hopes up though; he probably won’t do it…
    He pauses again… he’s not going to do it, another deep breath. How frustrating it is that he never just does it! Why do I even bother concerning myself with him? I mean… No way! He’s on his way to the top!!! Up and up and up! He’s there! He’s at the top! Another pause… god! Get on with it already!
    “Janet?” Ug! It’s my boss! Always at the most inconvenient times!
    “Yes Rich?” I reply, turning to face the direction of his voice, taking my eyes off the diver for a split second.
    SPLASH!
    I missed it…

                    . . .

    “Honey, where are you going?” I yelled out to him.
    “Just to the pool, for a short swim babe, I won’t be long.”
    “But…” I tried to think of a reason for him to stay, “Dinner is almost ready!” He kept leaving like this. Going to the pool, going to the pool. That’s all he ever did now! When he comes home his suit is never wet, his hair never changed from how it was when he left.
    “Ill just be a little while Laura, just a quick swim! Don’t worry so much!” Oh I was going to worry, I was worried, I had worried.
    “Just a little while? Is that how long it takes?”
    “Yah. A quick swim, I’ll be right home.”
    “Fine… go… enjoy yourself then” I managed to say, trying to hide the distress in my voice.
    “I love you.” He said, staring me in the eyes, probably waiting for a response. Who was the other person he said that to every afternoon? Why did he think I would believe his sad tale about going to the pool each and everyday? I looked him directly in the eye, trying to read his cheating mind. Then I turned, as my eyes stained with tears, and walked back into the house. I heard his truck pull away.
    Was this the reason eighteen year olds were not suppose to marry? Was this the problem mom hinted at when she advised me to re-think the wedding? I didn’t listen. We were in love. We are in love! Yet everyday at the same time, he leaves me. Always with an “I love you” and a smile on his handsome face. Everyday I say goodbye to him. I send him off to her, whoever she is.
He’s not going to the pool. I know that, he knows that.  Maybe tomorrow I will follow him.

                    . . .

    “Mommy?” Ivy tiptoed into my room.
    “Yes?”
    “I had a bad dream.” I thought she stopped having these dreams a few years back.
    “What was it about baby?”
    “Swimming.”
 My throat tightens, why am I being punished this way? I feel as if I am going to ball. They said this was going to get easier. They said I just needed time. But that was eight years ago, plenty of time has passed, I’m no better then I was the day it happened.
    “Oh?” I managed to say, “What happened in the dream?”
    “I jumped in the water, and I sunk.”
    “Oh…”
    “Can I sleep with you tonight mommy?”
    “You’re getting too old for that Ivy.”
    “Please? Just for tonight?”
    “Ivy! You’re almost 8 years old! Much too old to sleep in the same bed as mommy!” I said, not trying to be cruel, I just needed time alone now; night was my time to think.
    “Please!” Tears welled up in my daughter’s blue eyes. I have never told her what happened to her dad, but somehow, I think she knows.
    “Fine get in then,” I surrendered.

                    . . .

    With profound sadness, the family of Michael William Clerk, age 21, announces his passing on October 20, 2000, as the result of a tragic accident. Beloved Husband of Laura Clerk, son of William and Margaret Clerk, brother of Beth and Joseph O’Donald, Edward and Maria Clerk, and Samantha Clerk, uncle of Rebecca, James, and Lilly O’Donald, and Jacob Clerk. Visitation will be held, Monday October 23 at Jacobson Funeral Home in Williamston, 572 Main St., from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.  Funeral will be Tuesday 10:30 am.
   A tree will be planted in Hans Elliot Park as a living memorial of Michael.
I read this obituary for what must be the thousandth time.  Mom has never told me the story of how my dad died. 
Mom doesn’t think I should know about my dad. But I already know. I saw the story of his death in a box in her closet. I talked to Uncle Eddie about it.  I know he drowned before he even knew mom was expecting me.   I wish Mom and I could talk about it.  I wish dad was here.  I wish after all these years my mom wasn’t still so sad.

Love Always
SmartyPants xo

Music Starts: Listen Hot Stuff: I'm In Love With This Song

Hey Sweet Hearts,
Welcome to HumpDay!!! (aka Wednesday!)

Its an even nicer day out here then yesterday!!! Just b-e-a-utiful!!!
Right now i am out in the country at my grandparents house babysitting my little cousin. She is SUCH a cutey!! I love being at Grandma and Grandpas house because they have such a huge property, with nice luscious green grass and a nice forrest!! Its lovely!!! And lots of fun to be outside here!!
Im not exactly sure what to go on about today... because the thing i really want to talk about is kinda a secret right now... Only Delci and i know about it and i would like to keep it that way until everything is planned out!!! but i will say that it is a very positive and exciting secret!! :D
Anyway i basically only came on here to say hello... I dont really have a lot of time on my hands to write right now.. So i shall be going now!!
Cheerio and whatnot
I'm away laughing on a fast camel <3

Love Always
SmartyPants xo

I Love You Bryson!

Hello Marvi Readers!
Welcome to sunny Tuesday!!! A perfect day to spend on the outside of the house!!! which i plan on doing!!! right after i clean my room :( moms forcing me... boo
Ok loves, so i am positive you have noticed the title and may possibly be thinking "wow that was fast," lol but i will assure you that Bryson is a character on television and not a person in my life that i have fallen in love with. Bryson is from the reality show, "My Life As Liz," which is reality, but still amazing!!! And adorable!!! (and im pretty sure i mentioned this show in my previous post!)

But anyway i have fallen head over heels for the character Bryson, who is sweet, and adorable, and just plain AWWWWW.
Alright Sugars, Now what shall i go on and on about?? humm dee dumm...
Last night was a town council meeting to try to save the beautiful park across the road from my house from being made into a school. And although over 200 people showed up on our side... The council members (well 6 out of 7) voted that the park will be lost to a school. I am so very disappointed in the council of ingersoll. They basically just decided that they would go against the voice of the people!!!
But guess what stupid ingersoll town council... its an election year... so you suck dont you? I definitely  WILL NOT be voting ANY of you losers back in.
Anywhoooo
Im going to get to cleaning my room now... boo :(
i love you all to pieces (but you all already knew that didnt you?)
WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT... I was just sitting outside writing this post, and then the curtains on the door moved and there was a huge noise and im home alone!!! ahh what if someone is in my house??? So now i am hiding, lol because i am just a chicken like that... and i am really creeped out and i just want my mom to come home!!! luckily she should be home in the next like 5 mins... Still freaky Deaky!!! ahh but ya... I think i am most likely just a chicken and i need to calm myself... so im going to go now for real this time, and try not to wet myself :P lol joking!!!

Love Always
SmartyPants xo

If The Phone Doesn't Ring, It’s Just Me NOT Calling You

Hello Mortals :P

How are you all doing on this fine fine day :D
Im quite well!! Well a bit shaky due to too much COFFEE!!! gahh i can hardly type im shaking just so so much!!!
And i feel like im so hyper and crazy!!!! So it might be fun to write more of my script for the movie Dee and i are making...
Ya i think that is what i will do!!!! But first... Im watching this show call "My Life As Liz," and although it is reality TV, which is a really cute show... and im not going to lie.. im am a bit jealous of her life... mostly because she isnt sitting on the couch watching herself on TV and i am lol...
Also because she has this really adorable boy who is her friend, and they like each other but he has a girlfriend, and he is just sooo nice to her, and it is just ADORABLE... and it is giving me butterflies just watching them...
God how i want to feel butterflies again... I just want to have a crush!!! ya know??? That tingly fluttery, light headed flirty feeling is one that i need to feel again. Which i have now added to my summer bucket list...
I know i am kinda a smitten kitten with someone right now... and although he is sweet and fun, i dont really want to feel butterflies with him, cause he is going away in a few months, and i dont feel like getting hurt... So the plan is to just keep having fun with him, but not become too infatuated... ya know?
Also i would like to point out that i am not looking for love... I dont need to, or want to fall in love, i just want to fall in like basically... Like is so much more fun, so much less complicated... But that is just my opinion...
God this post is starting to feel more like a diary entry then a blog... so i should shut up about it now... There is such thing as too much sharing right? I think so... (as Delci might say... dry barf)
So readers, i might go now, because i really dont think i have anything else to say or comment on...
Have a wonderful Afternoon, evening, and night... and i will talk to you all again tomorrow!!! :D

Love Always
SmartyPants xo