frolicking in february
turning 22, eating good, and so many activities!
Time is flying! I feel like I start off all of my posts with that sentiment, but I truly feel as if time is passing with 100 miles per hour. February felt so long because so many things happened, but it also felt so short because it passed in the blink of an eye. I want everything to slow down for a bit, to take it all in more than I am already trying to do. Read on for a month of shenanigans!
On Turning 22
I turned 22. Here are some highlights from my birthday:
Anna brought me a delectable little coffee
I went to my favourite cafe and got my favourite drink and pastry
My boss got me a cute little plant and had my team sign a lovely card
A lovely last minute dinner with friends I hold very dear at Santropol
Lots of lovely messages from friends all over
My parents sent me groceries — lots of cheese!
Moriah and Monica made me cupcakes and cheesecake for my birthday and it was so so sweet
This is a good summary of what happened the evening of:
Birthday beers <3
Painted wine glasses and got incredibly wine drunk for my birthday
Zach brought me a banana, Alice got me a lovely plant, and Julien, Emma and Lexi got me a beautiful bouquet of flowers!
Turning 22 felt weird in a lot of ways. Looking at myself, I still feel like I look 17. I don’t feel 17 though, but I also don’t feel 22. I remember looking at people who were 22 when I was younger. I thought they were real adults, the type that can drive cars, are starting careers, and have committed to being vegetarian. I still can’t drive a car, I am not looking to start any sort of career anytime soon and I am horrible at committing to being vegetarian. I thought I would know more about what I want, where I am going and what is actually up. This isn’t the case, but I am also realising that almost no one knows what they’re doing, which I appreciate. Either way, I am so happy to be here.
Monthly Moments
Going to an estate sale to buy a jewellery commode and then ubering it back to Kathy’s apartment (That feels so long ago!!) (Pictured below)
The submarine subway
A long day at BANQ and then eating popcorn at Emma’s while drinking tea and chatting with Julien
Having the gals over for tea
Waterpolo games were really fun
Maya’s birthday brunch was so cute, and I met a lot of lovely people (Pictured below!)
I made delicious kale pesto with Alice after going on a long errand together (I love errand friends!)
In-office beers with Monica and Moriah on Valentines Day, and important conversations about feeling anxious
Making stamps at Monica’s (Thank you Moriah for the initiative)(Pictured above! I made a tea bag and a snowdrop)
Brenna’s dance show (Pictured above!)
Coquette Lord of The Rings Party (Deserved its own gallery)
coquette lord of the rings party! Cassia hosted a fun house party and Ally and I played stack-cup to the best of our abilities
Being glittered by Cooper before 2nd round of Igloo Fest (Pictured below!) and having such a fun time!
Thank you Kathy for making this possible by finding me a ticket
Went for delicious treats and chatter (very little work was done) in the Mile End with Aida and Juliette (Pictured above!)
My boss had us all over for a delightful tea party (Pictured above!)
Bought fresh bread up in the Mile-End and boy, oh boy, do I love a good boulangerie
Late night study treats with Maya
Watched a not-to-be-named movie at Monica’s with Kathy, Molly, and Emmy (Pictured above!)
Played dress up in Sophie’s room and wore a beautiful red corset — playing dress up is a blast!
Potluck for our option coord frosh team (Leap year!)
Cider with Maya and Kathy at Ye Olde Orchard
Waiting for Julien’s coffee for literally 20 minutes
Someone announced they have a crush on me??!??
Please reveal yourself by baking me a loaf of rye bread.
I swing danced my heart out!
Excerpts of the Month (I didn’t feel like explaining these because it is midterm season, so here are some quotes from Pinterest that have stuck with me):
“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and just find that I just lived the length of it. I want to live the width of it as well.” - Diane Ackerman
“Even if I see you again, I will never see you again.” - Margaret Atwood
“There are years that ask questions, and there are years that answer“ - Zora Neale Hurston
Reviews
Sweet East
2/10: This is a bad and weird movie. Don’t watch it.
You Hurt My Feelings
9/10: I love love. I love love in the ordinary, in everyday actions so much. This movie was so cute, and it made me feel fuzzy.
Educated by Tara Westover
8/10: Just started it but I like it very much so far! The way Westover writes is so smooth. Excited to read on!
My friend Brenna’s beautiful dance show
11/10: My friend Brenna is very kind and a very talented dancer. Her dance group/company/troupe (I am not sure about the dance lingo!) put on their annual performance. I remember going to it last year, and being a but confused on how watching dancing for almost 2 hours could be entertaining. My doubt were washed away at rapid speed. The dances put on are so impressive, and so different, and it is all choreographed by students who have lives, and school, and work. I am so glad I got to go again this year, and I am really hoping to go again next year! Brenna, you are so impressive and I am in awe by all that you do!
SNAX Cafe Coffee
5/10: Coffee and I aren’t really the best of friends, but this was a pretty good coffee regardless.
Farine et Vanille Boulangerie
8/10: I really like this bakery! Maybe my favourite in Montreal. Their baked goods are delightful, their bread scrumptious. Only minus, is that it is pretty far away from me so its a bit of a trek there.
Songs on Repeat
Nothing Matters by The Last Dinner Party
Hometown by Grace Harriet
“I remember your hometown cause I thought I could die there”
Always on My Mind (Acoustic) by Nané, and Ley Line
Tell Me You Want Me by J+ the Bishops
Love Me Back by Bebe Stockwell
Glue Myself Shut by Noah Kahan
I Could Be A Florist by Olivia Dean
Time Shrinks by Arcy Drive
“And if it takes just a little heart ache it’ll be alright”
Quotes
“Do you want to know what I ate for dinner yesterday? Half a cucumber, a block of tofu, and a grilled cheese.” - Alice, on eating nutritious adult foods
“Make friends with your neighbours…make your neighbours your friends...” - Cooper, on ideal living conditions
“I treasure the occasional sweet breakfast…especially when shared with friends.” - Moriah, on our way to eat a sweet AND savoury brunch
“The day I die from jello poisoning and too many temporary tattoos is the day Cecilia will know she fucked up.” - Julien, honestly not sure what the context of this was
“It’s big enough to do a little dancey dance.” - Maya, on the perfect room size
“To be loved is to be known, and I want to be loved.” - somewhere, sometime, stuck with me
Rose
A lot of people said really lovely things about the piece I published last month. I am really honoured that people take the time to read my work and go out of their way to tell me their thoughts. Thank you so much!
Thorn
I had a really bad spout of feeling anxious about halfway through the month. I am not sure what caused it. It made me feel horrible, terrible, super yucky. Not everyday has to be a good day, but that day was really bad and I hope I never feel like that again. I went on a long walk though which I recommend.
I felt that way the day my birthday gift from my grandma arrived late and that did make me feel a lot better.
It was also Lunar New Year and I wish I had celebrated it more, it always makes me miss Singapore.
Bud
Had a fight with my best friend. We yelled at each other for a little bit. Then we had Earl Grey and talked about it. Then we hugged. All is well and we are still best friends. I had forgotten that fighting doesn’t have to mean the end of things and that sometimes fighting is necessary to solve issues and keep being friends.
As always, thank you for reading along!
with love, cecilia
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