#31. Beer in the Shower

surprisingly quite refreshing

#19. Ride a [mechanical] Bull

L is one of my best and oldest friends! She is also the most hilarious person I know and when we’re together we spend a lot of our time laughing our heads off. So obviously, when the weekend comes around, we’re planning at least one wild night out!

Last night L and I took a mini road trip to Waterloo with two of our guy friends B and C to visit our other guy friends I and E so together we were: BLIVEC. Haha ANYWAYSSSS! We went downtown to a bar called Dallas. It’s a country bar and I had never been before. It was a pretty big bar and it got busy really fast, by the time we each got a drink the place was packed! BLIVEC was getting dir-tay on the dance floor and after a few songs L and I wondered off and found ourselves in the line for the mechanical bull!

The mechanical bull was on a huge stage in front of everyone! A nice guy in line behind me bought me a ticket to ride the bull and we made a bet of who could stay on the bull the longest. Turns out riding a bull is A LOT harder than it looks!!! I only lasted 30 seconds! Haha but it was so much fun! I was hammered out of my mind! I lost the bet but the guy still bought me the drink ;) L did better than me on the bull! I think she lasted 45 seconds!

Overall it was an awesome night! Everyone had a really good time J

Me riding the bull at DALLAS

#15. Drive-In

I LOVE THE DRIVE-IN! Packing the car full of pillows, blankets and snacks; competing for the best seat; getting to see more than one movie for super cheap; hanging out with friends; playing Frisbee, catch, soccer, etc. Before the movies star; the vintage commercials; EVERYTHING!!!!! SO FUN!!!

For our first Drive-In experience of the summer me and my friends decided on seeing X-MEN: First Class and Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides. Both movies were pretty well done. I wasn’t able to stay awake for the entire Pirates movie, but I understood the gist of it.

About half-way through the second movie, there was a HUGE thunder and lightning storm! It was hard to see the movie for a while with all the rain and a lot of people left for that reason. We didn’t! (but we probably should have!) Later, about 20 minutes before the movie was over, E’s car battery died and the car wouldn’t start!

We found some really nice people with a battery pack who helped us long after the movie was over, and thankfully the storm had cleared. It wasn’t until 3am when we got home and boy were we exhausted! I’m going to make a note to learn how to jump a car battery... perhaps item #101 on the Summer To Do List? Hahaha

 

#83. Rollerblading

I had the day off and decided I was going to cross off one of my list items. I chose to go rollerblading because the weather was perfect for it (sun was out, with a cool breeze). My friend K lives about 1km away from me and she wanted to hang out. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to rollerblade!

#56. Jump in the Pool with my Clothes On

It was one of the warmest days of my summer vacation yet and I had to work inside!! While I was working I made a promise to myself that I was going straight in the pool when I got home – literally!

When I got home I ran to the backyard where my sister was reading and I convinced her to jump in the pool with me... FULLY DRESSED!

#41. Bike Trip(s)

Today E and I went on our first bike ride of the season!!!

I don't even know where to begin. The trip was physically and emotionally overwhelming. We biked approximately 40km total. I think that if we tried it separately we might not have made it home.

First of all it was super windy out and during the last 10km it started raining! I mean a cold rain. A cold, prickly, forceful rain that pricked against my thighs as I pushed through the wind. For a moment I seriously considered tipping myself over onto the road where a bunch of construction workers were packing up for the day. But I was too close to home. I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I gave up when I was so close.

I was incredibly proud of E and I for making it a total of 40km with out giving up. I will remember this bike trip for ever and think of it when I need to motivate myself.

After this bike ride I feel like I can do anything!