smile /and/ nod

It’s feeling a bit like winter here these days, we’ve had a week of rain (which was needed) and now the sun is shining again but it’s cold outside.  If you can call it that I suppose, being that cold used to be -40 and now it’s something like +13.  It’s funny how quickly one adapts to these temperature changes.  I wonder what would happen if I went home to a blizzard now.  I realize that’s impossible seeing as it’s summer over in Canada at the moment.  Apparently it was something like 27 degrees celsuis yesterday out at the lake.  I was jelous to hear it and can’t wait to get out there next year to enjoy it myself. 

Not much is happening in terms of my life- at least not much that is worth writing about.  Stephen has the week off as he’s leaving for Canberra on Sunday for 2 weeks.  The time alone will be rather dull as usual I’m sure, especially considering I don’t head back to Uni until the 25th.  His Mum and Ian are coming up here this Friday to visit for the weekend.  It’ll be nice to see them, but we all know how akward I feel when the in-laws visit.  I still don’t think Stephen gets it, but… I don’t know.  I just never know what to say around them.  She called yesterday to "request" a few things, groceries, lots of them.  Toasted muslix, bananas, marmalade… Who does that?!  I guess I’m just not used to these sorts of things.  There’s such a stark difference between the way my parents act and the way his do when visiting.  When his Mum is here I feel like we constantly have to "entertain" her, taking her places, going for expensive meals (which, incidentally, neither of us can actually afford) and planning hum drum activities to keep her happy.  I realise this is all sounding a bit harsh, but if I can’t vent in my diary then I’ve got no hope!!  The house has to be spotless because I can see what they think when it isn’t.  Oh, and joking around about anything at all at the time of their visit is out of the question, because if it’s not "smart" humour then the akward silence will inevitably follow.  I’ve learned just to keep my mouth shut. 

Stephen just walked into the room to talk and I had to tell him I’m writing.  The guilt sinks in.

Well in any case, hopefully the visit goes well and I have nothing but positive things to say after they’ve left.  I’m crossing my fingers.  It is always nice to see family, no matter what.  I suppose that’s all I’ve got in me for right now.  I’ve also got a birthday part to go to on Friday night, so that will kill a bit of time and should be fun.  Take care everyone, looking forward to some updates from you all in the next few weeks!

.xox.

Kristin