Spotlight: Jen

Its time for another spotlight.  An in depth look at someone and the good times had.  Todays is a special spotlight, because it goes out to someone moving away.  I tried my best to keep her entertained over here, but alas, the good times of Langley won her over.  I dont blame her.  I’m actually envious of the times she will no doubt have with Chan and the boys.  But enough of that, lets get into Spotlight Jen.

A good while back, i would often find myself in company with the Parson girls.  This was prior Chelseys engagement, and Sarahs too busyness.  Usually i would turn down a random drive up to Duncan and back.  But with the Parson girls and a car as fine as the Boolie, who could say no?  So off we were to Duncan to pick up some random girl that was coming down from Nanaimo.  A girl that would soon be a permanent resident.  After some waiting in the parking lot at Mcdonalds (real classy like) the girl showed up and was introduced as Jen.  Stand out features would definitly be face, so happy looking and cute.  Other than that, it was pretty uneventful, the drive back was Starbucks, and a quick hello to my parents.  And that was that.  But it had begun.

My good friend Devin was up around the same time for one of his visits from California.  I didn’t know at the time, but it would be Devins last visit before finally moving back.  We had to have a party and dress up like freaks, and so it was arranged.  Jen came and started hanging out at the Void, as we partied and played guitar and quoted Braveheart.  It didnt take long for Jen to become just another regular face at the Void.

Jen also showed up at the 80s party, wearing some fine threads and bringing with her Laura, the girl that would one day become her new roomie.  And when that happened i was suprised to learn it was a block away from work.  Even though i told them to visit it would be a good year before i recieved any visits from either of them. 

Random times at Jens house usually involved a movie, perhaps some drinks, and the occasional guitar.  One time they had a bowl of "runts" on the table.  I remember that, because "runts" rule.  I also invented a super drink with Wiffen at Jens house.  A warning to those who may be hanging with Jen when she moves to the mainland, dont hang out in her room if her dads over.  I was booted by him for playing guitar on her bed.  I could see exploring the underwear drawyer being a reason, but guitar?  Oh well. 

Jen would sometimes be at our half assed jams, when i moved to Wades house.  Although i never managed to get her to sing at jam, i did manage to see her sing at karaoke.  Jen vocals by the way, quite decent, i recommend you all give them a listen.

And of course who could forget the langley boys weekends.  Whether they were visiting me, or the time we went to see them, good times were always closely tied.  Christmas weekend with the hotel room was full of good memories.  Crazy Texan in hot tub that kicked out girls, to the trippy puppet show at 4 in the morning.  Using some kind of super Jen power, she managed to work during that weekend despite our lack of sleep.  If i remember correctly she set a new personal record for herself.  yes i like to push my friends to achieve their best, even if its record sleep deprivation.  Then there was rocking out in the car to tunes, and the infamous Blarney Stone two nights in a row.  What a great place that was! 

With good times also come sad times, and even someone as happy as Jen has been involved in a few.  The most heartbreaking was her decision not to accompany me to Scissor Sisters.  However, with her dropping out, Kellan was able to take her place and we had an awesome time together.  But still a concert with Jen was not to be.  Until a few weeks ago when we walked up and bought scalper tix to Tragically Hip!  Great show, and we only paid 40 bucks. 

So Langley, what can you expect from this new arrival?  Jen is always associated with good times.  Although she can at times seem like she would be a gold digger or high maintenance,  Jen is great to have on boring car rides, as a jam supporter, at a party, and pretty much any other occasion.  Jen looks good in everything she wears with the exception being when she cut her hair man short.  That was bad. She plays her own instrument, destroys me in service hours, and somehow finds the way to work at 5 in the morning which to me is beyond human.  I wish her all the best in Langley.  Lastly, one of my favorite Jen memories, was her showing up one night at Legends.  Not sure if she remembers that night, but i recall being very happy.  

Love you Jen, and take care of those boys for me.  And dont take any crap from Channing if they try to make you clean their place.