Letters From Jane

Today, I am cheating. But I was asked to proof read this amazing piece for a close friend that is going in our school newspaper and I just had to share it with the rest of the world! Its fabulous and I am in love with it! Its not long, but short and sweet and to the point and I am just so proud of this "Lil' Lady"!

Without further delay;

"I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon." ~Unknown

As Women of the world we are programmed to believe that love will find us and that Valentine’s Day is the day for magic and sparkle. Prince charming (aka the cute guy from trades you’ve had your eye on) is going to come and rescue your lonely cat loving lives. In reality we just secretly pray we get through the day without our mother bugging us about an upcoming date and/or our dad not commenting on the fact that we already ate all of his chocolate chip ice cream ... in one seating... oops!
But seriously girls if you want to have a great v-day, do it with the people you love. That is what this day is really about! I love my girlfriends! I couldn’t make it through most days without them, so take this Valentine’s Day and show those loved ones that you truly care!

If you love what you’re reading then you’ll love my blog! Check me out  and all my advice and a few thoughts along the way! http://keshiajane.blogspot.com/

Isn't she just the best!? Thanks Kesh for the post ;) 

To each and every one of you...

As a sat on my Blackberry texting all my friends from around the world to wish them a wonderful Christmas, it dawned on me how many friends I have that I am horrible at keeping in touch with. I sent messages to my closest friends; Catherine, Katrina, Keshia, Caitlin & Pam, and then scanned through my phone to send festive wishes to those I only see once a year (if not less).

Lucia, the best roommate I could have ever asked for! The Slovakia native taught me more than she will ever know! It has been ironic that we have become closer now, when we live in separate countries! Lucia is the sweetest person I have ever met, and I can only hope our paths in life will cross again.
Dawn, my fabulous Abu Dhabi friend who I have known only since 2007. Her and her husband Paul were great friends to me while I spent some time on my own in the foreign city. I though of her and how she must be enjoying her English Christmas in Coventry with her friends and family.

Christie, or as i call her "My best Abu Dhabi" friend, whom I haven't seen in years. She left me on a midnight flight from Abu Dhabi to Manchester in the new year of 2008. I miss my wino friend, who was always good for a laugh and always made sure i could keep up with conversations and jokes with other English folk. 

Dale & Jane, Though i didn't actually contact this pair, I thought of them and their daughters Eden and Neve. The time spent with this couple in Bahrain was very much once in a life time. I wish them all the best in the new year while they raise their girls in South Africa.

The Barraclough/ Bristow Family, The first year since 2008 that I will not be with them at Christmas. I hope Lydia, Ella, Joshie, and Callum were good little ones and "my friend" St Nick found them this year. Though I have heard that the stomach fly hit this Bristol family home. May each of you feel better! Hugs and Kisses to all from Canada.


Though not always the easiest, I did have a wonderful year of traveling, and learning about myself and the world around me.

They kill single people don't they?

So there is no fragile way to commence this post.... I've tried... a few times without success. And I've always said that I will not use my blog as a way to vent or flood it with emotions and tell everyone how i feel... so I am just going to ask what is on my mind.

Where do people MEET people?

I ask myself this question everyday. Recently single, I am faced with the evil world of dating again, (try not to make that "aaawwwww"sound and turn your head to the side and feel sorry for me) and as i venture into the world of the unknown... I don't know where to go, literally!

So you think of the obvious places. First off school. I look around.... fail. Enough said.

And then i venture out to places that i enjoy.... the local pub. A winner one would think, but once again.... fail.

You KNOW the local coffee shop was a HUGE fail. And I'm out of places to look in this tiny little place.



My fabulous single friend Catherine & I



This weekend the single girls hit the busy streets of the city of Halifax. Thank god for Catherine... my amazing single friend... ( who just so happens to go for guys I couldn't be less interested in... bonus) who makes the new venture exciting and less evil.