becca_piazza

Two weeks...

2006-07-08T16:43:17Z

Two weeks left until i am married! yeah! I am soooooooo excited! Can't wait until I get my dress altered and can actually wear it!

I have almost everything figured out, still need to book alterations for the dresses, but i am going to do that tonight, so I'm not too worried. I even figured out my makesup and hair (YEAH).

Unfortunately not many of my family (extended) are coming. Just one aunt and uncle out of seven...too bad....I guess they are the one's who are missing out, right? another unfortunate thing is that the 'Godfather' of our family, Salvatore, died yesterday, so none of the Italian side are coming, which i can understand, but it's still too bad. My dad is going to take it really hard too. Maybe mom and I can convince him to go to the funeral...maybe...don't think so though. So begins our one year of mourning for poor Sal.

But enough of unhappiness. I think everything is coming together. The girls and i are goign to make the bonboniere (part favors) tomorrow, and I think they are going to be really nice in the end. Then we are having a bbq...fun fun! I can't wait to eat the food! I am going to make potatoes that my mom used to make, with onions and margarine (sooooo good! even though i pick out all the onion it is great for flavour)

becca_piazza @ 2006-06-12T14:21:00

2006-06-12T20:21:19Z

blah, post deleted itself...

So here I go...

What me and Chris need to pay for by July 15th...(some sooner)
Florist $350
Photographer $500
Church $250
Alter Servers $40
Musician $150-200
Hall rental $450
DJ $450
Dress $200
Alterations $100
Chris's Ring $300
My ring $700
Chris's tux $55
my unmentionables for my dress $250
Hair $75
Makeup (dunno yet)
Nails $70

Lets see, so that's only... $3940!!!!! HOLY CRAP!!!! And $1845 of that is what I have committed to! Gosh...well, I guess I am going to have to start economising and figuring out what is important...I think I am only making around $1000 this month...hmm.....

Damn wedding....I wish we could have planned it the way I wanted...nice and cheap...

Bad luck?

2006-06-08T17:42:29Z

So I got a letter from U of C today...

"We're sorry to inform you"...my mom read it to me over the phone as it was at their store...

Shitty...the lowest GPA they would take was I think 2.8 something...the cut they were looking for was 3.1....i have a 2.92...

Okay, but chin up, right? I can always apply again next year...and they do have me on a waiting list...so hopefully between now and the end of August someone drops out and I'm in...I just wish they'd tell me how far on the waiting list I am...I don't know if I'm 2nd down or 100th...

Oh well. Can't do much about it. And, I can still work at the gallery, and I was approached the other day by a customer and asked about a business proposition. We've known her for years, and even if it was short, it would be good. No details yet, i'll keep y'all posted...

Still, i hope U of C calls with good news...it wasn't until i have been waiting for my letter that I realised how much i want to be a teacher...

ttyl

stuff

2006-06-01T21:38:20Z

Nothing really to say...going to start my stampede pieces next week..fun fun...

Other that that.....nothing to say...hahaha

Oh, except I hate having debt. I got paid $800 bucks the other day and after putting $200 on each of my cards I only have $200...hmm

stuff...

2006-05-24T03:31:42Z

So, I am back from Edmonton (which by the way was only supposed to be a two day trip but turned into three cause chris asked my permission to stay an extra night while I was drunk and apparently I said yes) * deep breathe *

I found out this weekend that I am apparently really good at shooting a gun. I used my sisters small 22 and boy do I ever like shooting! : ) I had this sheet with four targets on it, and only got outside the targets four times! WOOHOO! I was really proud of myself

Also, LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TIL I"M MARRIED!!!! WHEEEe!!!!

That's all for now...

Wedding...

2006-05-04T22:59:31Z

Ok, so I am getting married in less than three months now...actually 2 months 18 days...and I have to say, I am beginning to get excited! I can't wait to walk down the aisle, and become Mr. Christopher Raymond and Mrs. Rebecca Piazza. (HAHAH, I'm keeping my name, folks, though i know they'll announce us both as Raymond...)

So...yeah...oh...and My sisters are starting to plan my bridal shower, which should be oodles of fun..I suggested that we go to build-a-bear workshop...LOL

stuff...

2006-04-23T13:52:31Z

So it has been a horribly long time since I wrote anything on here.

Lets see...finished a big grad piece the other day unintentionally....Luba stopped me from adding something more. THANKS LUBA!!!!!!

I get married in three months minus one day! YEAH!!! As much as I bitch about it, I think that I am really getting excited about getting married..Chris on the other hand, is going to break out in a cold sweat and hightail it to mexico any minute now...

on the bright side, he's decided that the Vegas bug has hit him once more, so maybe we should go to Vegas for our honeymoon...secret My ehart exploded with excitement.

Thats it for now...I"M BACK!

Kinda sad, Kinda happy

2005-08-20T19:44:54Z

My great aunt called yesterday. After being sick for almost twenty years, living in the hospital for about five years, my grandmother has died. It's kind of sad to think that she had actually prepared her tombstone already, knowing she was going to die. My poor grandfather, I worry about him so much...His brother lives out in BC. A part of me hopes that he moves there. Then at least I'd get to see him. There is a chance he'll go to NB though. That is where he is taking Emily to be burried.

Oh well. I've cried my tears for grandma Emily. And I've said my prayers for my grandpa Ashley. I suppose that's all I can do. It's kind of sad though that all the relatives who live in Ontario, where Emily died, will not be going to her funeral, while my mother and I would, if we had the money.

So much for family supporting one another

Vegas Trip

2005-08-12T18:22:14Z

So my sister and I went shopping for her wedding dress on wednesday. In case I forgot to tell anyone, after cancelling her wedding three times for various reasons, she has now decided to go to Vegas. Chris and I are going along as witnesses and, well frankly IT'S VEGAS!!! We're leaving on November 9 (I think) and coming back on the Sunday. Yes, it's only four days really, but hey, my sister has been to Vegas twice (or three times) before, so they know enough that we won't be running around like tourists. We have our list of stuff to see which includes: Tiffanies Jewelry, the various hotel lobbies on the strip, the Ballagio fountains, The Startrek Experience (for me of course), and hoover damn. The startrek thing will be sooo great! I am going for the startrek, my sis is coming with me to laugh at all the people who go to see the startrek stuff...it's a win-win situation...

Oh, and for their wedding cake we are heading to a place called Frebe's (i think). It's a bakery that speciallizes in vagas cakes. They actually have it so you can walk in and get single slices! So we're going to buy four small chunks to make up their cake!

They are getting married at Redrock Canyon hopefully. My sis still has to call and make the final arrangements.

And best of all, the trip is costing each of us $650! Expedia.ca y'all! We have us four staying in one hotel room, and flying there and back for $650 each, can you believe it!!!!?

Anyway, so we went looking for a dress for Andy, and we found the perfect one! Plus, even with rushingit in in her size, we are only paying $350 for it...I highly recommend that anyone looking for a formal dress, or wedding dress or bridesmaid dress go to Bridal Fashions on 16th ave (across from the Brick)...My wedding dress will probably be around $500-800....crazy, eh?

On the up side...

2005-07-22T18:44:59Z

Of course, I forgot to mention the only good part currently going on...

ONE YEAR TODAY I GET MARRIED!!!!

Please don't disrespect me...

2005-07-22T18:26:08Z

So, My sister..my oldest sister...the one who had a baby just about a year ago...is pregnant again. She told us, and seemed so happy.

My question is: how can she be so happy? I mean, she doen't have the money to pay for this child, and yet, oh hey, let's have another one!!!!

She is already expecting gifts for herself and for the baby. I won't do it god damnit!!! I mean, I already fork out enough cash for Connor!

Now, don't get me wrong...I love the little guy...and I will love the next one (whom the clairvoyant said is a little girl). But how can I show love for the children, and yet still shun the parents who are obviously insane?!?!?!

I'm really upset, and my other sister and I are going to tell Sal how we feel on Tuesday. Sadly, I think that this may cause a giant rift in our relationships. I don't want to disown my sister, but I have now lost all respect for her, especially since the situation makes it very awkward and difficult for the other two of us with our soon to be in;laws...

For those of you who know the situation, you know there is more to this than what I am saying...I just needed to rant...

Damn people

2005-06-25T20:39:23Z

So, I have been on this e-mail role playing game for about seven years. All of a sudden, they decided they didn't like anybody but americans (at least that's my theory). Suddenly all of the non-americans (but I) have quit. Well, a few minutes ago I went online to pst to the game and I am apparently no longer on the game. I mean, at least write me an e-mail and say "We'd prefer to keep this game in our own country". At least then I can find another organization to go to!!!

Now I have to spend a week researching a new game, and then apply to it...damnit!!!!!

I usually don't have anything against americans. after all, both my mom and sister and half of my extended family are american, but come on! That's really retarded. I knew something was up when someone made a comment about how they loved Krispy Creme donuts and I said that for some reason they weren't doing very well up here and someone responded thats cause we like non-flavored cardboard like Tim Hortons!!!! BAH!!!!

becca_piazza @ 2005-04-04T23:30:00

2005-04-05T05:31:30Z

Wow, it has been 8 months since I last made an entry....weird

Auntie Becca

2004-07-24T05:03:09Z

Today my sister went into labour...six weeks early, which she is a little bummed about...baby may be born tonight, we aren't sure. If it is, if will be prematrue, and it's lungs may be underdeveloped which means it will have breathing problems. The doctors are hoping that she holds out another week, but they figured out that she has already been in labour a week, so...

Everyone pray, meditate, or whatever your relgion does for her, please.

Otherwise, please pray that I get the baby's room finished in time..unfortunately I am the shmuk who said that they would paint the whole damn thing.

Wearable Art

2004-06-13T22:53:45Z

Hey Luba...

Just wanted to remind you about meeting to go over stuff for our project. Remember to look up wearable art on the net and either print it off, or if you want, send me the sites and I can print them off...Either way...what do you think about 4:00 instead of three (meeting at Arby's across from SAIT)?

Quiz?

2004-04-27T00:55:44Z

Star Trek inquiry

2004-04-06T22:18:51Z

Hello all, I thought I would ask again if anyone wanted to join a star trek rpg. It is an e-mail post, and...well I can give more details if want them later...if you are interested, comment on this or e-mail me at maceb_m@hotmail.com

becca_piazza @ 2004-04-06T16:07:00

2004-04-06T22:11:02Z

fuck i hate vera...she makes no bloody sence...

and i hate it when people twist my words...

and i hate mass merchandising...

Anyone know the most common quote from acad teachers? "Well, we have much more experience than you, and and after all, you chose to be here..."

What other fucking choice do we have? Emily Carr? Ontario? Halifax? yeah, that makes sense...stupid assholes...bullshitters...

I apologise for the language, but they have to elarn that we are not just cattle, and that we are almost like newly born children. They can't just take our work and tear it apart. We need encouragment, we need support...we need to feel like we belong...

Blah

2004-04-06T04:16:32Z

So....I hate people. In general. Except my friends of course. Ever want to tell a customer to fuck off?

sorry...random thoughts...

so i have to bring all my pieces for tomorrow...ok....but where am i going to put them afterwards?

I suppose in a random room? I hate not having a studio...

He's Back!

2004-04-05T03:15:33Z

So, although I thought I'd never see him again, my baby came back!

I couldn't believe it!

Of course, I should have.

Ok, so not many people know this, but Chris and I have something very casual in common. we both seem to have some kind of ESP level. It sounds stupid, I know...but Chris's family has a history of these "feelings" they get. And it seems almost like they are psychic or something. For example, it was a perfectly clear day, and we were going to calaway park just after we met, and chris's mom said that we should be careful. that was weird. and, she made us carry along her angel pin. later that day, we were in an accident. Although we wrote off the car we hit, and almost our car, all of us were unhurt with the exception of a few bruises. weird eh? plus, they have dreams shortly after a person dies that they are close to..the person comes to them and tells them something private or something..Chris's aunt saw her uncle in a certain suit which no one had seen, and at the funeral, he was wearing that suit!

anyway, so chris walked around the house yesterday, and asured me that my cat was in the house. of course, i didn't believe him, but i should have. he'd had a feeling...and there my cat was later that night...

Weird eh?

My baby is gone...

2004-04-03T02:17:43Z

I am soo very upset.

My little baby boy, my Tiska cat is gone.

We think he ran away. Either that, or he had found a small place to curl up in and die. Either way, he is gone..I know that I will never see him again....

it is horrible and sad and i will never heal right...but I can't be dillusional...he is gone...

although he was just a cat, he was so much more..he along with my dog and lizard are my kids...and now he is gone...forever

All mighty ACAD

2004-04-02T03:31:45Z

I feel suffocated.

Our jury crits are in less than a month, and I am utterly confused as to what to do. They tell us to bring a strong body of work. Then, they turn around and tell us that we should have a well rounded show, with gestures and crappy sketches...wtf!

btw...does anyone know how I can hang a sculpture from the ceiling in the jury crit room?

time

2004-04-01T06:09:33Z

So, another thing...ever notice how we get to be old before our time? I am only 20 and yet i find myself constantly yelling at younger people, telling them not do do this or that. In opposite, young people are getting older too fast. Just today i saw two young boys, probably ten years old, hanging around my work, and one of them was smoking a cigar! even worse was the fact that he has handling it better than most experienced cigar smokers that i have seen!

Star Trek RPG

2004-04-01T05:40:52Z

Ok, so my main reason for signing into live journal was to see if I could recruit some participants for a Star Trek e-mail sim game. There are plenty of spaces open, and it is a great place to be a trekkie. Personally i have been in the organization for five years, and i find it wonderful. There are many ships to choose from, and many postitions, and you can choose your race, background, and position. All that we ask is that you post (e-mail) at least once a week if possible.

e-mail me if you are interested... maceb_m@hotmail.com