The family should fly over to the US more often, maybe it'll help me maintain a better sense of living. The past couple of days I've been in super clean mode, (I promise the place wasn't that messy!) the cottage is now really clean. On Wednesday I went into panic mode. So on an act of total insanity and an impulse shop, I bought some paint and and a wall-border to redecorate my living room. I felt like I was playing a part in Changing Rooms, a re-decorating makeover show that only has a couple of days to finish a project. I have to say I prevailed, and here is the end result..

The paint is Bonjour Beige, with an Americana border.
Americana Living Room
Originally uploaded by Natalie & Clayton.

Well I feel kind of bummed right now. I've been studying for my Drivers ed test for a quite a while now, and I felt confident enough to take it. So today I thought I'd do just that, so I went to the DMV sat there and waited for about an hour. Finally got called up, paid my $20 and went to take the test. Unfortunately I didn't pass. I missed 6, ugh I'm so upset I knew my stuff the ones I missed were basic questions on how long you have to wait to renew your license that type of stuff. I knew my road rules, and signs. Hm I feel pretty stupid right now, as everyone I've spoken too about this said the test is easy. Well I'm going to study all day tomorrow and re-take it Thursday so wish me luck on that.

On a more positive note, I got a B in my Art class. I was pretty pleased about that. I've finished classes for this quarter, although I decided to take an English class in the summer. I start that in a couple of weeks, it's only one class a week so it's not that bad.

My family will be here in less than 2wks, ooh can't wait.

Today is my 23rd Birthday, I've had a great day been really spoiled. I thought the day would turn out pretty crappy; as I had an in class essay for English this morning. But it certainly turned around. First thing this morning my family called and wished me happy-birthday which made my day. Clayton then surprised me with a heart pendant necklace, which is beautiful. I love him so much!

The plan was to go to my English class write a really great in class essay (which I'm not sure I did) then head to the mall for a shopping spree. I kept a few gift cards from JC Penny that we had as gifts Christmas time, so I thought I'd spend them as a treat.

I had some real nice bargains in JC Penny bought a Denim Jacket for $20 down from $48. Also bought a really nice summer skirt for $20 down from $38. I then headed to the Body Shop where I had $10 to spend I bought Cassis Rose Body Mist and Coconut Lip Butter. After that I headed to Payless Shoes and bought some sneakers/trainers for $10.

Clayton then took me out to lunch at Boston Pizza, where I had Chicken and mushroom alfredo, which was yummy.

Heart Necklacce
Originally uploaded by Natalie & Clayton.

Clayton bought me a heart pendant necklace for my birthday. The heart shape stone is a Ruby.

You can see the rest of my Birthday Goodies here including my Birthday bargains.