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Nicole Ailles
Jan. 26th, 2009
03:12 pm - Slumdog Millionaire
So I attended a viewing of the movie Slumdog Millionaire, with a bunch of people from Booth College. At first I didn't know what to make of the synopsis of the movie...(NOT A SPOILER)
"The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up..."(www.imdb.com)
So it is a movie about an India "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" show?? I was told it was nominated for many different awards, so I decided what the heck! The synopsis above doesn't even come close to what the TRUE story is about! The above is actually the information that you learn in the first 10 minutes of the movie. The rest of the movie was flashbacks to the boy’s life as a Slumdog. This movie moved me in so many different ways: the culture, the relationships, the devotion, the storyline and even the characters. The three main characters (as children) are actually slumdog children. They grew up on the streets of India and were found and asked to do these roles. The director then paid them with an eductation for the rest of thier lives!!
I HIGHLY recommend this movie to EVERYONE!! Even if things that are true disturb you, this movie is one that informs people of what is going on in India and the true life of a Slumdog. Not only is the storyline STRONG but the artisim behind the filming of the movie is captivating.
impressedJan. 22nd, 2009
03:23 pm - Another YIPPY!!
So another yippy has come my way…STUDENT LOANS shall be coming my way, which is that little-tiny stress that I had!! They aren’t in my pocket yet, but they shall be supplying me with them again, which is making me rather happy!! On my run up the stairs, with printed proof in hand, I ran into M. Boyce and couldn’t stop waving the paper around in excitement!! YIPPY!! This means that school is being paid off, that I have money for rent/bills and that I can even start eating more than one meal a day!
Another YIPPY is the fact that my brother went out and got him and Jaslyn a new puppy!! From the pictures I have seen he is so adorable and I am totally jealous!! Bruce’s mix is what I want in a dog which totally makes me jealous that he beat me to the punch!! But I know that I can’t afford a dog and with this knowledge I shall be patient and just love all the dogs that are around me :D
This is Bruce he is a Lab-Shepherd cross with what I believe to be rottweiler as well.
crazyJan. 19th, 2009
03:35 pm - Another new beginning...
I am into my second week back at Booth and I feel oh-so-happy!! I haven't quite figure out why I have been so “jolly” these past few weeks! School is always supposed to be a place of stress, discouragement, drama (no in theatrical terms), tension, and utter HATE; but I find myself being drawn to this very building almost ever second of the day.
This past Friday I worked until 5, sat with the students in res until 7 when we all went to a movie (Slumdog Millionaire….FABULOUS), followed by Boston Pizza (which I couldn’t afford). Then they made me spend the night at the college, so I won’t have to travel back so late. This was then followed by a lengthy discussion, with a friend, from 1-4am about sex, masturbation, suicide, our past, our hates, and our wants/desires. As I laid my head upon a Booth pillow I realized that I really do love it here.
As I sit here in “my office” I think about life and how funny it is. I cannot think of a life better than the one I am living, even if I am poorer than sin (whatever that means). Other people in my situation would be freaking out about not having the money for tuition, this coming months rent, and food; but I am truly happy with the place God has placed me in. Here’s hoping I am not in denial, and that this feeling lasts a long time…
( Lovin’ Life )
happyNov. 12th, 2008
01:32 pm - November 2008...
Another Birthday has come and gone...
Do I feel older...nope, the number just changed.
I haven't written in a while, on account that I am having trouble dealing with some issues that have aroused throughout the past few months. The death of a friend really stirred up different emotions and thoughts that were buried deep inside me. Now they are loose and some days I feel them, and others I am lucky to only have a small thought about it. It doesn't help that I have to walk across train tracks, twice a day. I find it hard not going back to the days when those thoughts crossed my mind...am I proud of them...NOT IN THE LEAST...but that doesn't make them not real. The guilt, that I once thought as he did, over whelm me some days. The guilt that I even thought what I did. The guilt of how many people he has hurt...and how many I could of hurt.
Something like this will never leave...only get less controling over ones life...
nostalgicOct. 3rd, 2008
05:40 pm - DIRECTING.. :D
As of today, I am the offical director of a full-length/2 act play here at my new found school BOOTH COLLEGE!! The school is wanting a play to be put on, and low and behold I walk into their doors and BAM!! they have a director! I shall be the official director, but also have help and the overseeing of a faculty member here at the school. Today we had our first meeting and I believe it went quite well. We are now in the persuit of a play and that is ALWAYS the hardest part...boo! But once we have one I know my life shall be overwelmed by it, but I am highly excited!
The only question is...how and when I get a job, how shall I be able to balance all..lol..nah I believe I can TOTALLY figure that all out...
YOU SHOULD ALL COME...lol!!
creativeJul. 3rd, 2008
06:10 pm - JULY 2008...
July started with a BANG, litterally! It was Canada and since I am in MANITOBA for my first one EVER, I decided to head to Winnipeg and hang out with people for the day and evening. I headed to Shannon, Arlene and Lindsays apartment and it was good to just chill and have girl talk again. I find that I don t connect with my roommates here in Steinbach, so I don t get as much of my girly-ness out, like every chick needs. I got to see Arlene and Shannons new lingerie that they baught (soo wierd to think of Shannon buying it, but soo cute at the same time). We went to the Pony Correll with Russell and Tim as well...and had a meal that couldn t be beat!! Then it was off to Assinaboine Park for fireworks. It was an awesome day of laughs and just enjoying each others company.
I have applied for school in the fall, to Booth College, and I am still awaiting the letter saying that I am in...well if I am in! Also looking for an apartment has been fun. Lindsay (Arlenes cousin) and I are gonna be roommates, so that is exciting. We both just need to be away from living with parents for a while!
I am officially going back home...for a visit that is. I am rather excited about seeing home, it feels like it has been FOREVER! I shall be there from July 28-Aug 9 and over that period of time I get to see many of the people that I miss from home. I am hoping for BIG things, but we ll see what happens.
excitedMay. 16th, 2008
01:26 pm - MAY...not suck a happy month...
Soo I had to get a safety on my car, so I could switch everything over to Manitoba...
It was supposed to make things cheaper, since your insurance out here is cheaper than Ontario. So, my car failed the safety, which meant a nice HUGE payment of $800 (plus) for repairs...brakes, wheels, other things that i can't truly remember because I was trying to figure out, in my head, how an estaminet of $400 jumped to $800?)
The job is going rather well, which is a plus. I have worked there 2 full weeks and have now done everything, except cook. I have served customers, washed dishes, served a banquet (25 people..all with orders...all on my own...oh yeah :D), a sunday buffett...on mother's day, and have officially worked every day except saturdays...which is also nice. I am really liking the whole bring money home in my pockets on the day and not having to only wait for my pay cheque every two weeks. TIPS ARE GRAND... :D
The looong weekend is upon us, which means camping at St. Malo with 9 others from Prov...YAH!! Super excited...even if i will have to leave for 9 hours cause of work...!! But that means more mulla for fun things and car crap...
Anywho...have a grand llooonnngg weekend, and make sure you have a grand time :D
(oh how the word grand has been used quite frequently :D)
hungryMay. 6th, 2008
10:37 pm - MAY...again...again!!!
My first two days of work are over. Besides my feet being sore from 9 hour days, I have been very blessed with being able to pick up the tasks easily. Usually it takes 3-4 days of training before one gets there own tables...and yesterday i survived a good 5-10 on my own...and today i was flying solo!! But how else am i going to get tips if I am not busting my buns. YEAH FOR TIPS AND HAVING CASH IN MY POCKET :D It feels nice to know that I am making money, that I shall be allow to spend :D
My diet has been going good as well. I have totally given up ANY un-necessary sugars, I can't buy chips (but can eat them if they are paid for by others) and I don't eat after 8pm. My last two nights I have worked till 9pm, so it has been sad not to be coming home to food to eat, but i know it shall all be worth it in the end. I also want to start walking (which shall lead to running) but i need to wait until i make enough money for an ipod!!
So far MAY has brought snow, a trip to the US, feeding deer, a diet, friends, a police man visit, and a job I enjoy AND all in SIX days!! So far there is non to complain about...
accomplishedMay. 5th, 2008
12:54 am - MAY...again!!!
Tomorrow is my first day of work at Brass Lantern. I have been sitting here hemming my pants for WHO KNOWS HOW LONG...but they are almost done. Today Aubrey and I went to Warroad and visited Joy for the day. We even got a chance to play in the snow...IN MAY!!! FRICK!!! After, Aubrey and I headed to the JVD's house (Jansen Van Dornes....Jaslin's parents place...my brother fiancees) and had a yummy supper. After a few jumps on the tramplen and time with Tim and Jazz, we were off again. On our way home we counted a good 100 deer on the road/in the fields around. It was crazy-ness, but kept us entertained all the way home!
Well, work starts in 11 hours, so I guess I should finish this up and head to the land of zzz's!! 
tiredApr. 22nd, 2008
06:57 pm - Graduation...
I AM A GRADUATE OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE :D
Well, I don't truly have my paper yet, and do have to complete one more course over the internet, but I DID GRADUATE and GOT TO WALK, which is all that matters :D Since I am a Theatre Major, both Ashley Toews (who is also one) decided to wear different fun things on our feet. Ashley wore BRIGHT stripped socks and I wore GORILLA slippers :D If you look close to the picture below, you can see them, but since they are black it is hard.
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