Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Back Blogging

So it's been a little while since I've updated. Firstly, thanks to everyone who wished me a happy holiday. I appreciate it. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday.

My Christmas was nice and I had a good time with my family. My Aunt who lives in India was in town and I got to hang out with my adorable cousin, Amartiyah. He's around 6 years old and he's so smart. I get such a kick out of him. I am really intrigued by the Indian culture and hopefully if all goes according to plan I can visit my Aunt in India next summer. I'd love that. I'd be in photographer heaven. I just love everything about their culture. I love the music, the food, the clothing, the history... it's a whole new world to explore. Anyways, my Aunt brought me some bindis for me and I love them!


Aww yeah!

So the main reason that I haven't really updated is that my younger brother has fallen seriously ill. He got real sick on Christmas and the day after he was admitted into Children's Hospital. I've been a little out of sorts over it and it's been a hectic week. Things were getting a little scary but fortunately he has been getting better. Slowly but surely he is starting to look like my little brother Andrew again. I think the worst is over with and he's on the mend so I am thankful for that. I can finally breathe again.

Anyways, so the one thing that helped me forget about my brother's illness was some of my favorite comedy (Chris Rock and Curb Your Enthusiasm) and hockey of course. I went to the game tonight. There's a whole lot I can say about it, but you know what? I had fun. I needed to blow off some steam and I said to myself before the game, "Win or lose, I am going to have a good time." And I did. I would have liked to have seen a better effort from the team, but I am not going to get too hung up over it as much as I usually do due to the circumstances. I usually go to the games with my little bro, but since he's in the hospital I took my friend Scott. Maybe that's where we went wrong, since I can't recall a single time the Sabres have won a game when we have been watching them together. I blame myself. Oh and it's official: Ryan Miller now has a beard. It's not scruff, it's a beard and I am loving it. I hope he doesn't shave that shit until after Catwalk for Charity. He probably will. I'll keep my fingers crossed.


Lookin' mad earthy boo.

Sorry if you were expecting this post to be full of insightful knowledge about hockey and the Sabres, honestly it's just an entry of me rambling. I'll get back on track after the new year...

12 comments:

Katebits said...

Aw, Caroline! I'm sorry your brother got sick, but I'm glad he's slowly getting better. This post was really refreshing to read. I got very frustrated after the game tonight, but this was a good reminder that there are much more important things in life than silly sports. When we have our priorities straight, the Sabres just can't upset us that much. So, thanks for sharing your story! I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts. I hope your brother is feeling completely better soon.

(That's a smoking bindi, by the way! I love those!)

Caroline said...

Thank you! It means a lot that you'll be thinking about my family.

I know what you mean about putting things into perspective. Last season I was a little too intense at games, so I've definitely chilled out this season. It's just up to the players and as a fan I'm just going to try and enjoy the hockey. And if worse comes to worse, my friend Scott and I sit there and poke fun at the players! Good times.

Jay said...

Caroline, I'm very sorry to hear your bro is sick. We will be pulling for a speedy recovery for him.

Cari said...

Sorry to hear about Andrew!! It's really, really rough when your younger siblings get really sick.. I know (sort of). Hope all goes well with him.

BUT I KNEW, ONCE I SAW RYAN'S INTERVIEW, THAT YOU'D BECOME A PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR, AND I'M GLAD TO SEE THAT YOU DID!! =]

Jill said...

Caroline I am sorry to hear your brother is sick! I will keep your family in my thoughts! Soon he will be back to going to the games with you and the Sabres will be winning. I hope all is well!

I knew you would be all drools over the beard. ;)

Caroline said...

Thanks everyone. It really means a lot to me to know that you're all thinking about Andrew and my family.

Cari and Jill, I love how you two knew I'd be all happy over Ryan's beard...haha. I need to get over this obsession of men who look like Jesus. But how can it be so wrong if it feels so right?

Jill said...

Well Jesus is the Savior... and well Miller is the Saver... so it's all fitting right?

Defy Gravity... said...

Hope your brother gets well soon!

I love the bindi's, those are fierce looking!

Caroline said...

Well Jesus is the Savior... and well Miller is the Saver... so it's all fitting right?

Maybe Ryan is growing a beard in hopes of getting some Jesus powers. If that fails, at least he looks like Jesus, which is a-okay in my books.

Caroline said...

Hope your brother gets well soon!

I love the bindi's, those are fierce looking!


Thank you! And yes, they are most definitely fierce. Maybe next time I go to a Sabres game I'll rock a blue and gold bindi...

M.J. said...

AWWWW all the best to you and the family!! I hope your brother gets well ASAP. I know the feeling.

The bindi is rocking. All the way downtown, like to Chinatown.

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Caroline said...

Thanks, MJ. :)