Sunday, August 31, 2014

Week 9 August 25th




Monday August 25th: I got up at 6:45am and got ready for class and met Ryan and Liana at breakfast. From there we walked to class. I had accounting theory from 8-10am. After class I went to the library to work on peerwise in corporate accounting. Around 11am I went and talked to people about Isagenix (wkuyper.isagenix.com). The first girl I talked to, her dad was on isagenix and he had some illness that made all his joints ache and the doctors told him it was incurable. So he went on isagenix and is now cured from it. Around 12:30pm I headed to the gym where I biked for a half hour and then did P90x chest and back and ab ripper. Then I showered and went to Ryan’s room where I worked on homework. I was looking at my online classes at northern and reading articles for my ethics paper. 
Tuesday August 26th: Today I got up at 7am and headed to the pool. After the pool I came back and did laundry and my northern classes. Around 2pm I headed to the gym to bike and do a leg workout. Then I showered and did some things around my room, then went to Ryan’s room where I worked on corporate accounting until supper. After supper we watched Grebiel Iglesias for a while and then watched Red Dawn.
Wednesday August 27th: Today I got up at 7:45am and went to the gym. There I biked and did p90x shoulders and arms and ab ripper. Afterwards I worked on my northern classes all morning. After dinner I started working on my ethics paper and got pretty far on it. At 5pm I started getting ready and then Ryan and I went out to eat at the Great Western. We both got steak, chips (fries), and veggies all for $30, it was so cheap and the steak was very good! We got back around 8:30, so we watched a movie.
Thursday August 28th: Today I got up at 7am and read my bible. Then I headed to the pool to swim some laps. When I got back I skyped mom and dad for an hour. Then I skyped with Alissa while she was at g’pa and g’ma Kuyper’s. So I got to talk to g’pa and g’ma too!! Then Ryan and I headed to dinner. After dinner we watched Peta Kelly’s speech. She is so awesome! Then I headed to the gym to do core synergistics and bike. Afterwards, I showered and got ready for class. I quick checked my emails and took a quiz for my northern class. I had corporate accounting from 5-6:30pm. We learned about partner and subsidiary consolidations of businesses. After class I went to Ryan’s room and we watched Kangaroo Jack and Pocahontas 1 and 2.
Friday August 29th: Today we didn’t have outdoor pursuits class so I got up at 7am and read my bible. At 8:30am I headed to the gym where I did p90x legs and back and ab ripper. When I got back I worked on my homework until dinner. Then Ryan and I went to our Ethics class at 1 until 3pm. On our walk back to the dorms we stopped at our mail boxes and I got a letter from the family!! It was so awesome to hear from them and to have something from home! Then I worked on my ethics paper until supper. After supper I worked and finished my ethics paper at 10:45pm. Then I watched a video on the Isagenix conference until 1:30am. It was so good, I couldn’t stop watching it.
Saturday August 30th: Today I got up at 7:45am and headed to the pool and swam a mile. Afterwards Ryan and I skyped with Becky about Isagenix. Then we watched some videos on Isagenix until dinner. After dinner we walked to IGA. Then when we got back we watched some more isagenix videos until Dexter came to my room and got us for the sand volleyball tournament. We won our first game, we played to 21 and played two matches. I had Jazmin, Kaitlin (Australian girl who played volleyball in the States), Kat (australian girl who played sand volleyball all the time), Dexter, and another chinese girl. Our next game Kat wasn’t there because she had an appointment so Ryan filled in for her. We lost our first and second match  After volleyball, Ryan and I shot hoops until supper. After supper we watched a movie and some more isagenix videos.
Sunday August 31st: Today I got up at 7am and went to breakfast. After breakfast Ryan and I listened to church online. Jon had a really good message! After church we got ready and headed to the beach with the rest of the international students. We were at the beach until 3:30. It was so nice out today. When we got back I checked my northern classes and email. Then we headed to supper. After supper we watched Pacific Rim. Then we walked to the dining hall and I played the piano for a while. We then started Fast and Furious 6.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Week 8 August 18th




Monday August 18th: Today I woke up to Ryan knocking on my door at 7:30am. I shot out of bed because I knew I was late for class from the knocking. My alarm didn’t go off. So I hurried up and got ready and we took off for class. I had Accounting Theory from 8-10am, we learned about sustainability. After class I went back to my room and changed, then headed to the gym. There I swam and did a leg/ab workout. After showering I went to the academic study centre where I worked on my accounting theory paper until 5:30pm. After supper, I went back to keep working on my paper. I got part A done on my accounting theory paper around 8:45pm and then I went to Ryan’s room and we watched youtube videos until 11pm. 
Tuesday August 19th: Today I woke up at 6:30am and went to the pool to swim 1200m. Afterwards I met Ryan for breakfast. After breakfast I came back to my room, read my bible, checked my emails, and then worked on my accounting theory paper until 12. I then headed to the gym to do a bike and arm/ab workout until 2pm. I got back to my room and showered and then continued working on my accounting theory paper, except I fell asleep from 4:15-4:45pm. When I woke up I headed to supper with the gang. After supper I came back and researched some more and kept writing my accounting theory paper. I finished it around 11:15pm. 
Wednesday August 20th: Today I slept in and woke up at 7:15am and just laid in bed texting the family. I went to breakfast around 8am and then headed to the library. At the library I did some finishing touches on my accounting theory paper and then submitted it. Around 11:30 I headed to the gym and biked and did a cardio ab routine. When I got back I showered and did laundry. After laundry Ryan and I helped Emma do her ice bucket challenge. She took it like a champ! Then we went and shot hoops until supper. After supper Ryan and I walked to a c-store to buy ice for our challenge tomorrow. When we got back we watched movies the rest of the night. 
Thursday August 21st: Today I woke up at 7:15am and showered. Then I went to breakfast. After breakfast I checked my email, read my bible, texted the family, and started my ethics paper. At 11:30 I headed to the gym to bike and do a leg/ab workout until 1pm. Then Ryan and I did the ALS ice bucket challenge. It was so cold specially since it was cold and rainy out already. So I took a hot shower after that. Then Ryan and I hung out and did our ethics quizzes. After supper we finished the quizzes and then watched a movie.
Friday August 22nd: Today I got up at 5am and went to the gym to bike and do an ab workout. Then I showered and got ready for the day, went to breakfast, and got to the bus stop by 7:55. We all got on the bus to Causeway Lake. Today we learned how to stand up paddle board. It was so cool and fun. I only got to go once though because we had to switch between partners since there were only 8 boards and by time I got on for the second time, we had to leave to catch the bus for class. After dinner Ryan and I headed to ethics from 1-3. Then on our walk back I stopped to get my isagenix package! I was then going to start writing my ethics but I couldn’t focus so I went and practiced basketball. I did some shooting, ball handling, and spinning it on my finger. I did that from 3:30 – 5. Then I showered, read my bible, checked my bank account, and then went to Ryan’s room. We then went to supper and it wasn’t good. So we walked to McDonalds so Ryan could get a burger. When we got back we watched a movie.
Saturday August 23rd: Today I got up at 7:30am and went to the pool at 8am. I swam a mile and a half today. Afterwards I showered and then met up with Ryan, Casey, and Emma. We got on a bus to go to Causeway Lake to help Emma find her camera. When we got there Emma put all her snorkel gear on and took her under water flashlight out to see if it would work but the Lake was way to murky and she could barely see her hand in front of her face so she said it wasn’t worth it. We all went to Yeppoon for the day then. We ate at Yogalicious for dinner; I had chicken, bacon, avocado sandwich on gluten free pumpkin bread with a banana mango icy fruit shake. It was so good and it was all natural! Then we headed to the festival to walk around but there was nothing good, very small compared to the States carnivals. So we went to the beach for the rest of the day. We headed back on the 4:30 bus. After supper Ryan and I watched a comic show on youtube and a movie.


Sunday August 24th: Today I woke up at 6:45am and laid in bed until 8am texting the family. Then I went to breakfast. When I got back I sent some emails, uploaded photos, and went on facebook and pinterest. After dinner we played beach volleyball until 3pm, it was fun! Then Ryan and I watched a movie until supper. After supper we watched both the Left behind movies. 

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Week 7 August 11th



Monday August 11th: Today I got up at 5:30am and went to the pool to swim 1000m. After breakfast I headed to accounting theory from 8-10am. We learned about positive accounting theory. After class I went to the library until 2pm working on my corporate accounting paper. Afterwards I headed back to my room and read my bible and a book for isagenix. Then I went to the gym at 4 to bike and do a leg/ ab workout. After I showered, I went to Ryan’s room and we watched the fast and furious movies.  
Tuesday August 12th: I got up at 5:50am and went to the pool and swam 1000m. Afterwards I came back and showered then met Ryan at breakfast. After breakfast I sent some emails and looked at some isagenix stuff. Around 9:45am I headed to IGA to get a baking pan. When I got back I made brownies and worked on my corporate accounting homework. I worked on homework until 2pm, and then headed to the gym. There I biked and did an arm/ab workout. I got back and showered, read my bible, and worked on homework until supper. At supper Ryan, Jazmin, Emma and I  talked and laughed a lot. Afterwards I brought the brownies over to Ryan’s room for his birthday. Then we watched Captain America. 
Wednesday August 13th: Today I slept in until 7am and went to breakfast with Liana and Ryan. After breakfast I came back and texted the family, read my bible, and sent some emails until 9am. Then I researched many articles for my accounting theory paper. At 12 I headed to the gym. I swam 1000m then did a cardio/ab workout and finished with 30min on the bike. Then I did my accounting theory research until 5pm and headed to supper. Ryan and I talked with Emma for a long time. She is so funny. She came back to the dorms and had a brownie with us and talked for a while more. Then I attempted doing some more on my paper but I couldn’t comprehend anything so we ended the night by watching a movie.
Thursday August 14th: I got up at 5:15am and went to the gym to swim, bike, and do a leg/ab workout. Afterwards I showered, read my bible and put my laundry in. I spent the morning sending emails and checking things with isagenix. My laundry got done around 11 and then Ryan and I went to the library. There I worked on researching for my accounting theory paper. For dinner Ryan and I ate at the campus store. Around 3:45pm we headed back to the dorms and just hung out until I had to head to corporate accounting class from 5-6:45pm. After class I worked on my corporate accounting paper for the rest of the night and turned it in.
Friday August 15th: I woke up at 3:30am very dizzy and not able to sleep, so I texted the family. I fell back asleep at 5:30am and slept until 8am. I skipped outdoor pursuit’s class today because I wasn’t feeling good. I went to the gym around 10-11:15am and biked and did an ab/arm workout. Then I headed to ethics class with Ryan at 1pm. We got out of class around 3:30pm and it was down pouring so by time we got back to the dorms, we were pretty wet. I then read my bible and did some homework. After supper we watched movies and talked with Carolina and Amelia.
Saturday August 16th:  Today I woke up at 8am and then went to breakfast with Amelia, Yukah, Ryan, and Celest. Afterwards I showered and then we went to Stocklands. At Stocklands I walked around and looked at things and got snacks and a basketball. We got back around 12:30 and went to eat. After dinner Ryan and I shot around on the outside basketball court on campus. Then we watched Mega Mind!! We started Spider Man 2 but stopped it half way through to go eat supper. When we left supper it was down pouring so we sprinted back to the dorms but we were soaked. But 2min later it stopped, so that was awesome. We then finished Spider Man and watched Thor after that. 
Sunday August 17th: I got up at 8:30am and did a small workout in my room and then showered. Then Ryan and I watched my church online. Afterwards we watched a movie. Then I laid out and tanned until 2:45pm. Ryan and I then went and shot hoops on the outside court. After shooting around for a while we went back and watched movies the rest of the day.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Break Week



Monday August 4th: Today I got up at 6:30am and went on a run. I ran 8miles and got to run on the beach, it was sweet! Afterwards I showered and then ate breakfast that Ryan cooked for us. Then we got ready and headed to the beach. We were there for an hour and a half but it got really cloudy and cold. So we decided to go to Cairns to shop. We went to the mall and ate first; I tried sushi from the sushi train. I got the tuna roll and the salmon avocado roll. It was pretty good! Then we walked around town. Ryan and I went and got a message, it felt amazing but it definitely wasn’t as good as the one I get at home. Then we walked around and looked at lots of the little shops around town and met up with Amelia, Jazmin, and Carolina to go eat. We ate at Outback Jack. We got kangaroo and crocodile meat as an appetizer. Then for the main meal I got a burger!! Ahh it was soo good to have a good beef burger!Then we headed to the tourist shops. We got back to our room around 9:30pm. We were pretty exhausted and bus sick, so we showered and went to bed.
Tuesday August 5th: Today I got up at 5:45am to go run.We had to be to the bus by 7:35am for our cruise. We all got ready and grabbed breakfast to go and went and waited by reception. The van picked us up at 7:40am. We then took off for the marina where we would get on the big cat green island cruise boat. There was a wind warning out for the day so the waves were huge. Thankfully, they handed out free ginger tablets on the boat, so I didn’t get too sick. When we got to the island we got on the submarine and went and looked at the coral and fish. We saw some sea turtles!! Then we got back and went on the glass bottom boat tour of the Great Barrier Reef. When we got back from that we headed to the island to eat dinner. After dinner we headed to the beach to snorkel. While we were snorkeling we swam with two different sea turtles. It was sweet! Half way through snorkeling, Carolina cut her hand really bad. Amelia and she went to go get that wrapped up and when they got back we just walked around the island and looked at the tropical trees. When we got done with that it was time to get back on the boat and head back. We got back to our hotel around 5:20pm and Ryan and I attempted grilling sweet potatoes and lamb chops. The lamb chops came out great but the sweet potatoes not so much. After supper, we cleaned up and went to get internet. 
Wednesday August 6th: Today I got up at 7am and ran 6miles. After showering, Ryan and I made peanut butter pancakes, eggs, bacon, and apple syrup. It was a great breakfast. Afterwards we went back and changed and went to the beach. Except it was super windy and cold so we went back to the pool at our resort and laid out until 2pm. By that time we were all fried so we went back to our room and played go fish, old maid, and BS. After playing for a while; we watched pitch perfect. Then Ryan and I made supper. We attempted making spring rolls, except they didn’t turn out so well. After supper we showered and hung out and went to bed around 11pm.
Thursday August 7th: Today we all got up at 5am and got ready for our trip. The van picked us up at 6:10am for our white water rafting trip. We got to the river around 9:30am. Our group of five went with another American couple and our guide. Our guide was a young guy who was super lax and a lot of fun. We had a lot of fun down the river. To start, there were quite a few rapids. After 2.5hrs we stopped for dinner. They served us brats and burgers. It was absolutely freezing but we had fun with it. We were all shaking during dinner because it was rainy, windy, and very cloudy all day. After dinner we took off and everyone was hyper. Jazmin started singing let it go and everyone joined in. It was hilarious. At one point the guide let Ryan guide us through a rapid and he did a good job. After we got through it though everyone wanted me to guide the boat and started chanting my name until I did. So I did it through the next one. Then after the next rapid we came up to a cliff and got to jump off of it. Then we were at the end. The rafting was very fun!! The only thing bad about it was it was super cold!! We left and got back to our room at 6:30pm. We then made supper. After supper we went to the c-store and got slushies, ice cream, and tim tams. Then we went to go get internet. Once we got back we showered and then watched pride and prejudice.
Friday August 8th: Today I got up at 6:30am and ran 7miles. When I got back Amelia was showering so I texted the family while stretching. Then I showered and headed down to help Ryan with breakfast. We had breakfast burritos. After breakfast Ryan, Amelia, and I went to the grocery store to buy snacks for the train ride tomorrow. When we got back we went to the pool to lie out and tan. Then we hung out in the room, watching movies, sleeping, and cleaning up. We ended the day by watching movies and hanging out. 
Saturday August 9th: Today we got up at 5am and packed everything up and put the room back together. We then had a maxi taxi pick us up to bring us to the train station. It costed $80 to get us there. Our train left at 7:15am and won’t get back until 2:30am. Ugh!! This train is not as nice; it doesn’t have Wi-Fi, movies, or plug ins. Ryan and I went to go get coffee from the club car and on our way back we ran into Emma! So she came and hung out with us for the ride. We both told each other about our vacation. She got a lot of good pictures of the Great Barrier Reef. We then watched pitch perfect and played tic tac toe and hangman. Then the club car was playing frozen, so we went and watched that and made friends with three little kids. After the movie we went to our seats to sleep but I couldn’t so I read my book for Isagenix and listened to music. We got back to the dorms around 2:30am. I then put everything away and showered. I got to bed around 4am.
Sunday August 10th: I got up at 8am and went to breakfast. When I got back I attempted to do homework but my wifi wouldn’t work on my computer so I had to do things from my phone which didn’t work so well. Then after dinner Ryan got my wifi to work on my laptop so then we went to the academic centre to work on homework. After supper we watched movies.
                                                Slushies were the highlight of our stay.
                                                         Ryan, Amelia, Carolina, and me
                                                                   In the Submarine.
                                       Ryan and I in front and Amelia and Carolina in the back.
                                    White water rafting. Our guide got us stuck for the picture.
                                      Ryan, Vanessa, Jazmin, and Matt the guide on the far side.
                                             Nathan, Amelia, Me, and Carolina on the close side. 
Snorkeling at Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef.