Now and Then

Being back in Abbotford is somewhat surreal. When I am in Saskatoon, I get the occasional down'lo of whats been going on here. But when your back and apart of everyones lives again, you dont really feel like your apart of it. Its cool to see where people are at, marriage, occupations, children. Then there's me. The random, who will sometimes have her nose pierced, or sometimes not. Thats okay, I dont mind. Abbotsford doesnt feel like home anymore though, thats for sure. I love my family and friends, but I just wish they would uproot their lives and move to saskatoon. You know? Is that too much to ask. I miss Saskatoon. I went for Sushi with two good girlfriends of mine, Sheila and Laura. Growing up, my sister Vanessa, and I would play with Sheila and Laura, and the four of us were the best of freinds. And for there was this one summer, where we would either be in band, or creating grandeoise musicals with servants and witches. Of course, Vanessa and Sheila being the more aggressive of the four always snagged the leading lady roles, and Laura and I were always the servants, or moms, or backstage hand/ pouting roles of the theatricals. We would also play that we were orphans on a pirate ship that always seemed to be sinking, but that of course made summers more exciting. So anyways, tonight the three of us (minus Vanessa, who is in Europe) were laughing at those times, and how pretty incredible our imaginations were. That was Abbotsford to me. I am sure our neighbours couldnt wait for a quieter Abbotsford, instead of having four young girls jumping on a trampoline singing songs about potions, pirates, or self-image. Pretty incredible, definately Hollywood material. I am sure if Rexy ever was to follow his dream of producing film, this would be one idea to make it to the box office.
Being with family in Abbotsford has been alot of fun too. Too see cousins grow up, and be the person that says, "I remember when you were this big...."
Of course, Silva get togethers are always a gong show, I cant get enough. Pure entertainment. Here are some photos to give you just a taste of a Silva evening.










I am going to go to bed now, I have a big day of packing tomorow, and Sunday morning we take off to London Englad.
~~~~~Goodnight

Yo ho ho and a bottle of Rum

Hello Friends,
Today I would like to annouce that one of my life long dreams has come true this past weekend, on a little jaunt to Victoria. I arrived Thursday night to visit some good friends whom I have known for quite some time. We all thought it most appropriate to begin catching up at a local pub in downtown Victoria. Upon arriving we came across a patio full of drunken folk who were singing and raising their glasses high. After some time had passed, we came to know the loud bunch, and they were the crew for the tall ships that had anchored in the Victoria Harbour, for the tall ship festival. REAL LIVE PIRATES!! We got to chatting with them for quite a while, then they took our phone numbers so that they could have real live victoria locals show them about town. (Of course, I wasn't a local, but I did my best to play the part) The next night, we all met up, about 6-8 people and sat on the rocks by the water, and watched some of the smaller tall ships, "the lady" and "the nina"(a replica of Christopher Columbus sail boat)play a mock battle firing unloaded cannon's and sailing around the harbour. Then we walked back to harbour and got a personal tour of their ship, "The H&R Bounty" which was the biggest tall ship in harbour, and incredibly beautiful. The bounty is also a ship featured on Sponge Bob Sqaure Pants the Movie, and Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3. It was a pivotal moment in my life, when for a weekend I could be a pirate like I have always wanted to do. The crew said that this time in thier lives has been one of the most incredible, people just jump on and jump off wherever they please, and nothing beats sailing the open seas. Apparently the tall ship industry is always in need of crew, and it took everything in me not to call my dad and mom and say, "Hey, sorry, but I am not coming home, instead I will be sailing to the Bahamas on a pirate ship...."....sigh...one day. Maybe, they need a social worker on board at some point. Right?
To say the least, it was an incredibly positive weekend, meeting people that I will never forget, and just about jumping on board the Bounty to take off on an adventure that I would never leave...probably.
Anyways, back to reality, and instead of sailing the open seas, I will be flying off to Europe in a few days. So keep this blog in mind, and I will update you all as often as I can.
Also, I graduated from my old email address, to a more appropriate one:
Please tell me your stories at:
tabithasilva@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Miss you all


Tabby

Once again

As I sit in my Native Studies class, I have come to decide that I would like to try and blog once again. I was reminded by my dear Father that we all know and love, how he is still considering writting some sort of memoir for political thought, and possibly to make a profit.
But mostly I would like something to do other than homework, and sit in class. Blogging is splendid procrastination tool. So once again I am here blog world (Avey dont hate me) and ready to share meaningless thoughts. Hope you find it meaningful.
So this afternoon, I finished my first essay of the year ( I have three more to go, and five midterms before finals in december...yea.....) and I have no idea what the point of it was. After slaving over a computer, and reading material after material....I actually dont know what i was really talking about. Shoot. Hopefully my marker is feeling extra thrilled to be reading such a moving essay that has sprung emotions within themself that they have never felt before that I will get a decent...or possibly pass mark
FIngers crossed.
Anyways, I think that I was pissing off the girl sitting beside me with my typing so I will leave you with this.
Also I have been spreading this around, but I will pay people to write essays for me.
I hate it!
Have a good day!
Especially you Avey.

T

Please dont Cut me.

Okay, When i head back to saskatoon I promise that I will post a new and exciting blog entry.
Sorry...not now though...
And please, some of you may have placed me in your blogging hate list
Give me another chance!
Please.
I heart you all!

i hate valentines day

Many of you know me as a hopeless romantic... whatever
but today is a day that I hate hate hate
but I did find a funny video on youtube so here it is





oh and I got my hair cut...really short....

Tagged

Okay, so everyone is in the whole "tag" phase, and sure...I will join, any excuse to keep me from writting an essay that I have to finish tonight.
Okay so 5 Random facts about Tabitha Silva
1) You know that feeling you get in your spine and calves, when someone talks about something thats grosses you out. Popular hated items include: Spiders, snakes....ect. Well the thing that makes me jump and squirm is anything to do with fingernails, and teeth. Someone could briefly mention the fact they broke a nail and I cant handle it..If a kid at work shows me a loose tooth I tell them to leave it alone, and quickly leave in case I vomit. ....
2) Okay so first a little shout out to Austen and Heather my speech coaches. But I find it extremely difficult to say Casserole...I guess I have just grown up saying it Cazzerole...anyways, I get made fun of for it, but whocares...
3) In regards to this third fact I dont know where the name came from, but on my dad's side of the family there is a extra surname that is placed in front of your first name, so my technical whole name is:
Ethige, Tabitha Naomi Silva (not Gurneet, which is what Heather tells everyone is my first real name)
4) Okay, this random fact about me may not be a surprise to some of you...I get made fun of this alot, but I love "old lady desserts" Tapioca Pudding and Bread Pudding.Most people go for the typical chocolate, cheesecake and so on and so forth. I dont know..maybe its because I dont like teeth, and Pudding doesnt necessarily require the use of your teeth. Nevertheless there needs to be more Tapioca, and less everything else.
5) Another fact, that most would say I should be ashamed of, is, I love Benji. Growing up, my dad would always rent the Benji movies, and I would cry. I dont know what it is, but that little mut, warms my heart everytime I watch it. Long live Benji, may he rescue you at your more darkest time...

So there are 5 random things about Ethige,Tabitha Naomi Silva

I tag...Chelsea, and Celia....

Peace out A Town...

At the Bassment