This summer was a season for...

WORK:
For the first summer ever, I've worked more than a week! For those of you that know, this is making reference to my usual one week-ish employment during the Stampede season, followed by lazy days (months, actually) of non-employment bliss. But this year was different. I actually worked the majority of the summer. My last shift at my beloved Club M was only this recent Tuesday aka 3 days ago. Is it sad that I've become so attached to my job (and my co-workers :D) that I kind of miss it already? Yes, that is sad. Working at Club M definitely had its moments for sure, there were times when I felt that in working there I was wasting my summer, but now I realize working there made my summer. I mean for once, I actually had something to do in the summer, and something that I enjoyed. Okay yeah, this is sad. I'll stop declaring my love for Club M now (but it knows that it'll always have a place in my heart <3)

CONCERTS:
Okay it wasn't ALL work and no fun. Don't think that I became so attached to work that it had replaced my definition of "fun". Hells to the no. Concerts on the other hand did become my definition of "fun". So much so that I went to 3 concerts over the course of the summer. Okay, okay. So THREE isn't ALOT, but more than most of my friends can say! The killers, Coldplay, and most recently Kings of Leon. Epic, epic, and epic. The adrenaline rush + star-struck + LIVE proof of actual musical TALENT - the pot smoking = My addiciton. I live for live music.

SPENDING:
As always, I can't help but shop till I drop in the summer. Whether it be from clothes to shoes or to other miscellaneous things that I probably don't need, spending is what I do best. I think it's a talent actually. But seriously, it's not even purchasing physical things, it's going to the movies, buying concert tickets, FOOD, Starbucks, SUSHI (notice how a mentioned Sushi on its own, that's becasue I have a special appreciation for it <3 ), clubbing, drinks, cabbing home late at night after the club, spending money on people, etcetera, etcetera. Who ever said that money doesn't make the world go round, was obviously POOR. Ew.

With the summer soon drawing to an end, I can honestly say that this summer was a good one, and will be missed profoundly when school starts. Isn't it odd how time ALWAYS flies by only near the end of summer? Oh summer, I miss you already!

Must Listen:
The Kills are my "it" band of the moment. I love them!! These 3 songs from their latest album, Midnight Boom, are my favourite. Anyone recognize where they might've heard the third song??? Here's a clue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlsq9ofUY8

1) Sour Cherry - The Kills
2) Cheap & Cheerful - The Kills
3) URA Fever - The Kills

$ummer $pending

Well my plans to spend time on an "actual beach" completely fell through. Boo, I know. But as much as I thought I'd be disappointed, I'm surprisingly not. Honestly I think I'm still quite upset about my last bank statement, showing that I've somehow blown nearly a grand on god knows what. Ugh. So staying home (and spending less $) doesn't sound too bad right about now. But still, I would've enjoyed the change in scenery...Oh well, moving on.
Besides, I may be going somewhere so much better come January. *fingers crossed*
I decided I would keep the location a secret to prevent from jinxing it :)

Other than that, what else is new? Hmm, let's see. Work is going well. The fall collection has arrived, and I'm pleased to say that I've fallen in love with Club M all over again. Again, notice how anytime I'm excited for something, it almost always involves clothes and/or spending money. I seriously think I'm a compulsive shopper. I mean, I literally get an instant rush of adrenaline the very second I enter a mall, and I'm in a state of euphoria as soon as I purchase something, anything. Speaking of which, the new CrossIron Mills Mega Mall is opening on the 19th of August!! YAY. I booked off work for that shit. $toked.

Must Listen:
My current infactuation is with none other than a little ol' band known as The Cure <3
1) Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
2) Lullaby - The Cure