Dear friend...

A quick update on how The Play is making the Madson house an increasingly nutty world...

J has reached a new high/low. She is playing OUTRAGEOUSLY scary/weird music in her bedroom so loudly that the computer in this room is shaking, and she is stomping/dancing around to it. Also, I am trying to write a paper, so this is doubly distracting. Just received a text from Des (who is DOWNSTAIRS) saying, 'What are you two listening to up there? It sounds freaky...and is someone dancing or stomping?'

THEN she has, within the last five minutes, added a new cd with women screaming in terror on it. I keep jumping 5 feet each time it comes on.

Yes, the Madson house has been managing to get even crazier...stay tuned!

The Road Trip.

Greetings one and all. This excerpt from our life is going to be a lot less bitter and a lot more FUN! We thought, that since February break is beginning for all and everyone is taking off on voyages to all over, we would supply you with a list of snacks, games and activities to thoroughly enjoy The Road Trip.

Snack List (Compiled w assistance from Dopko, Liesel and Michelle):

1. Pringles - a popular choice - one you 'pop' the fun don't stop!

2. Cheese buns - the overwhelming delicious smell will fill your car for up to 8 hours

3. Real Fruit Gummies - because they come in animal kingdom shapes and you can convince yourself they are healthy!

4. Cold Cuts - oddly enough this one is Michelle's - we think it is a bit gross.

5. A hard boiled egg w ketchup - same.

6. A fruit! - more healthiness :)

7. Hot Rods - obviously Mel's number one.

8. Vodka - no one offered this one up, but we feel that it would be on Dopko's list

Activities/Games:

1. The Sheaf's ever popular Purity Test - the results may astound you --we are PRUDES.

2. Magazine quizzes - tip: the British Cosmo supplies many quizzes; the American one? none.

3. I Spy - this one is a bit more fun if there is more than two people.

4. Sing along to Britney/Miley 

5. Do the girlie road trip dance - caution when driving!

6. Eat a shitload - see food list

7. Stop and enjoy landmarks of the cities you pass - like a big egg for example...

Now we must be off to enjoy a delicious continental breakfast (a breakfast with food from ALL continents) and get our shop on at West Ed. 

Ciao! xo

Spite is the New Purple...

We have decided to compose a list for you, dear reader, of things that make us irritable, bitter, twitchy or in any way like Dopko.

1. People who wear BOWS (bow ties are acceptable).

2. People who wear CARGO PANTS (not ironically).

3. People in class who share WAY too much because they're OLD.

4.  People who get to go on VACATION when we are stuck here in the COLD.

5. MOUSTACHES. 

6. People who SAY one thing and then DO another.

7. When you don't get to go to MOCK WEDDING.

8. When you CUT your leg like a SIXTH GRADER.

9. SIXTH GRADERS.

10. Unreturned TEXTS.

11. When you get all DRESSED UP and end up staying home.

12. When you CLEAN the house for NOTHING.

13. ESSAYS.

14. Having to find GROWN UP jobs.

15. The CHEETAH girls.

16. Burning the top of your MOUTH.

Alright. I think that we have composed a fairly comprehensive list (we will of course think of more later) for you to mull over and hopefully you are able to share in our irritation. Check in later for a less bitter, more positive update.

Ciao.

The gals are back, back again.

Hello to all of our avid fans and readers!

We apologize for being absent from your lives, leaving a vast gaping hole where AWESOMENESS usually is. But don't worry - we are back!

As a Christmas gift to you we would love to fill you in on everything you have missed! As well, give you a few of our recent insights into humanity.

June and Al's departure kicked off 50 days of hijinx! Yes, hijinx. With promises of avid plant watering, house cleaning and prompt mail retrieval the two gal pals bid them adieu. It was quickly realized that these items of interest were not high on the priority list and were quickly banished to the dusty corners of their minds. Instead, Melissa turned her attentions to a spontaneous trip to the West Coast where many an adventure took place. Gallons of wine, millions of change rooms and several hours in a truck taking in her favourite sights of Vancouver made for a fantastic trip.

Back at home Desaree decided it was time to take a dip in the pool...in the middle of the bowl...in the freezing cold. Because why not really? Pneumonia could be fun... Actuallllyyyyy, it was for charity and quite a lot more fun than you would think (especially since a steaming hot tub awaited). The after party turned out to be even more fun, though someone (Desaree) was abandoned by her cellular device that night. Despite her insistent calling for days after the split the phone did not return and she was forced to make a new friend. For a lot of money.

With the addition to their lives of a Lloydministerian the girls had it pointed out to them one night at supper that their classification of 'top three worst cities in Saskatchewan' was both prejudice and prideful. Adam did not look favourably upon their observations, to which the girls replied, "Everyone's a bit of a jackass sometimes". Adam's scorn did not disappear, however, his fondness for one and tolerance for the other won out and the dinner continued in peace.

As finals bogged down on the girls they found refuge in one of their favourite activities - planning this years potluck. This was to be the girls' biggest potluck yet, so it required much preparation (really just a lot of dress shopping). The night of the big event started out a bit earlier than the girls thought as they neglected to carefully read over the invitations. Thankfully, two tastefully dressed (and one slightly drunk - Dopko this is you) greeters were able to entertain guests while mascara was hastily applied in the basement. The food was fantastic (thanks again Kathy) however, as the girls did not carefully read the r.s.v.p they ended up with much more liquid food than expected. 11 bottles of wine and one Sambuca later the tastefully adorned guests stumbled out the door to one of their favourite establishments for dancing - the Hose and Hydrant. Much dancing, drinking and craftiness occured that night, resulting in a overwhelmingly successful potluck. A musical ride home with a brief stop at a local fast food establishment added free cheeseburgers for some and a blank spot in others memories.

June and Al's return was a bit of a relief to the girls as they now knew they would be getting at least one square meal a day. However, guilt was immediately instilled when June looked brokenheartedly at the crusty leaves of her plants that were once her prized possessions. She'll get over it. J and A did not sit still at home for long though - the girls returned home one night to find an intense game of bowling going on in the living room, an early gift to themselves. That's right, a wii was purchased.

We would like to wrap up this blog by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a classy Kwanza. A game of tennis now awaits us and we need to steal Al's top score...

Advice Installment #2

Gals! Pals! Even Als! Just wanted to wish you a merry thanksgiving! Here are a few tips on how to thoroughly enjoy the holidays...

1. Snack lightly throughout the day so to exercise your stomach and prepare for the big meal.
2. Even though Al tries to pressure it on you, DO NOT eat the drumstick. It is too large and you will feel ill after (just like when you were 13).
3. Bring home your laundry! (Parents just LOVE that)
4. If your family is large, boisterous, and a wee bit loony, this is perhaps NOT the best time to bring home the significant other for the initial meeting.
5. On the way home, or maybe even a day before, start doing hand exercises because you know you will be playing cards ALL the time.
6. INDULGE.

Happy Thanksgivinggg!
-Desaree and Melissa

TEASERRRRR POST!

Desaree and Melissa REALLY need to do laundry...
But besides that, the girls have found some new hobbies and events these days to keep them busy and out of trouble (perhaps still a bit of trouble...).

Birthday festivities last week were extremely successful; two of the gal pals (not June) and a few of their close female friends picked up some new saucy moves from a hilarious Romanian dance instructor, then publicly displayed them at the local firehall (fondly known as the Hose). The night turned out to have many twists and turns, including Granny Lindsay, unable to keep up with the 21 year olds, random shots from the bar owner, many hilarious dance partners and one Mr. Dube proving that he had some moves of his own (to EVERYONE). The housemates ended up having a blast and waking up only as rough as a mildy furry badger's arse.

In other news, Desaree's ballet and Melissa's attempts at painting continue on with much enthusiasm and only a small amount of cursing. Their fine art experiences don't end there! A fabulous pirate themed concert last week and more upcoming plays and shows promise to keep the girls cultured. The girls also seem to be staying v. fashionista (with their new fab things from their Calgary trip) and will be willing to dish out fashion tips this Friday at the Value Village Pub Crawl ($5, meet at the Deuce at 8 -- shameless plug right there...)!!

The countdown is on until the departure of one gal pal and Al (this time it is June). Where are they going, you might ask? To the hurricane ridden state of Texas! The girls won't be expecting any gifts though...as June will only have room for her flip-flops and a bottle of Mrs. Butterworths syrup, in the midlife-crisis-mobile (the T-bird).

Be sure to stay tuned to hear more about what happens when the girls get free rein of the house...party anyone?

One more thing...Dopko likes long walks on the beach and London Fogs :)