Hi Everyone!
Feeling ill today (and for the past few days). Slept in and didn't get to work until about 9:30. Went home early yesterday and didn't work on Tuesday. My stomache's been doing flip-flops and I'm exhausted and fuzzy-headed.
I'm going to take the apartment. It's small - the living room at my current place is larger but it'll work well for me. It has a nice big bathroom. The downfall is that there's only one telephone jack. Does anyone know how much work it is to install a second/third jack? Met a potential roommate on Tuesday (we were introduced at church on Sunday by a mutual friend) although I don't think she'll take it because of the size. If not, I don't anticipate any problems finding a roommate - the news indicated that students are having problems finding rooms.
I'm borrowing a truck from work and moving most of my stuff over the Labour Day weekend. I'll leave the heavy stuff for the movers (who I hope to hire for the third weekend of September). This way I can get a lot of things set up so I can decide where to finalize the position of things. Shannon's coming out for the second weekend so there'll still be a place for her to sleep!
I'll sleep some more tonight and rest for the weekend. There's a couple festivals going on that I want to go to. Sylvia's away all next week so it'll be busy at work.
Hope you're feeling better than me! Have a great day!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
I'm going to see the apartment tonight!
Hi Everyone!
My friend Wendy phoned this afternoon and we're going to see the apartment tonight. I'm very excited. It's a basement suite but it has oversized windows, new appliances and new paint.
Sylvia wasn't in today so things were a bit busy but I have everything all caught up.
Have a great day!
My friend Wendy phoned this afternoon and we're going to see the apartment tonight. I'm very excited. It's a basement suite but it has oversized windows, new appliances and new paint.
Sylvia wasn't in today so things were a bit busy but I have everything all caught up.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
An exciting weekend
Hi Everyone!
I have lots to write about. I'll start on Friday when it rained.
By the time I got to work, the bottoms of my jeans were wet (despite my umbrella). I got in the office and Lori sent me right back home. It was such a crappy day and there wasn't going to be anything going on that we closed the office for the day. By the time I got back, my jeans were wet half-way up my calf. Rented Syriana and Just Like Heaven. Didn't like Syriana. I was really looking forward to this movie but there was 5 different story lines, all connected, but it was too confusing trying to figure out who was allied with who and who was double-crossing who. Just Like Heaven was a surprise - a fluffy, popcorn movie that I rather enjoyed. Warning: it's a chick flick.
On Saturday, I went to Smiling Buddha and got a tattoo! I've been wanting to get a scallop shell ever since my pilgrimage in Spain but the timing hasn't been right. I now have a pretty little shell, about an inch in diametre on the top of my foot. Smiling Buddha is one of Canada's best tattoo shops and they're as old as I am. On Saturday mornings, they accept walk-ins. The only problem is, they're so famous that when I arrived at 7:30 (they open at 12), there was already a line-up. I was able to get a spot and I love my new tattoo. It hurt but not as much as I expected. The artist I had was very nice and reassuring (and was probably about Mom's age). I need to put healing lotion on it twice a day but I've been able to wear sandals to work without pain.
Sunday was Marda Gras (the community festival in Marda Loop). It was a lovely day and I had my portrait done.
On Monday, I had my friend Julia (from Bethel class) over for evening tea. It was very nice to have company and we drank Dry Desert Lime. It's chocked full of vitamin C.
On a sad note: my new fish and Rainbow passed away. I now suspect that the psycho fish had an illness that they're immune to but made everyone else sick. I think I'll wait for a while before I get more fish again.
Have a great day!
I have lots to write about. I'll start on Friday when it rained.
By the time I got to work, the bottoms of my jeans were wet (despite my umbrella). I got in the office and Lori sent me right back home. It was such a crappy day and there wasn't going to be anything going on that we closed the office for the day. By the time I got back, my jeans were wet half-way up my calf. Rented Syriana and Just Like Heaven. Didn't like Syriana. I was really looking forward to this movie but there was 5 different story lines, all connected, but it was too confusing trying to figure out who was allied with who and who was double-crossing who. Just Like Heaven was a surprise - a fluffy, popcorn movie that I rather enjoyed. Warning: it's a chick flick.
On Saturday, I went to Smiling Buddha and got a tattoo! I've been wanting to get a scallop shell ever since my pilgrimage in Spain but the timing hasn't been right. I now have a pretty little shell, about an inch in diametre on the top of my foot. Smiling Buddha is one of Canada's best tattoo shops and they're as old as I am. On Saturday mornings, they accept walk-ins. The only problem is, they're so famous that when I arrived at 7:30 (they open at 12), there was already a line-up. I was able to get a spot and I love my new tattoo. It hurt but not as much as I expected. The artist I had was very nice and reassuring (and was probably about Mom's age). I need to put healing lotion on it twice a day but I've been able to wear sandals to work without pain.
Sunday was Marda Gras (the community festival in Marda Loop). It was a lovely day and I had my portrait done.
On Monday, I had my friend Julia (from Bethel class) over for evening tea. It was very nice to have company and we drank Dry Desert Lime. It's chocked full of vitamin C.
On a sad note: my new fish and Rainbow passed away. I now suspect that the psycho fish had an illness that they're immune to but made everyone else sick. I think I'll wait for a while before I get more fish again.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Stupid Spaghetti!
Hi Everyone!
Burnt my finger last night from the steam while making spaghetti. Still hurts a bit and the spaghetti ended up sticking to the bottom of the pot. My swearing at the meal didn't help.
Had a relaxing weekend. It's Heritage Day in Alberta but it's not a statatory holiday. We had it off and I spent my Monday at the theatre watching Pirates of the Caribbean... I thought the movie was o'kay but I had problems following who was where and scheming with what people.
Rented Tristan & Isolde and Cassanova. I really liked Tristan & Isolde. It was well shot, an interesting story and great costumes. Cassanova was quite funny - I was expecting a romantic comedy but it was more straight comedy.
Trimmed everyone's nails and gave Gilbert a bath. I hit two of Whiskers' quicks but she didn't make any noise - just got blood everywhere (thank goodness for corn starch). I'll be spending my weekends at the various festivals in August. This Sunday is Marda Gras (in Marda Loop - near my place).
Have a great day!
Burnt my finger last night from the steam while making spaghetti. Still hurts a bit and the spaghetti ended up sticking to the bottom of the pot. My swearing at the meal didn't help.
Had a relaxing weekend. It's Heritage Day in Alberta but it's not a statatory holiday. We had it off and I spent my Monday at the theatre watching Pirates of the Caribbean... I thought the movie was o'kay but I had problems following who was where and scheming with what people.
Rented Tristan & Isolde and Cassanova. I really liked Tristan & Isolde. It was well shot, an interesting story and great costumes. Cassanova was quite funny - I was expecting a romantic comedy but it was more straight comedy.
Trimmed everyone's nails and gave Gilbert a bath. I hit two of Whiskers' quicks but she didn't make any noise - just got blood everywhere (thank goodness for corn starch). I'll be spending my weekends at the various festivals in August. This Sunday is Marda Gras (in Marda Loop - near my place).
Have a great day!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
A Happy Tuesday
Hello Everyone!
It was a lovely walk to work and the sun is shining. It's a bit cool but should warm up by the afternoon.
Had a lovely weekend. My experience at the spa was great. The mini facial lasted for over half an hour and was very, very relaxing. I then had my eyebrows waxed and it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. She applied the wax in very small amounts in areas where the hair needed to be removed. She made it look very natural and told me she didn't want to take too much off - it would be too shocking for me. I'm very pleased with the results. It makes my eyes look bigger.
I spent the weekend tidying the apartment. I didn't put any pressure on myself to get everything done so although I have a few things to do tonight, it was overall more relaxing.
My glads are about to bloom! The ones in the west flowerbed have buds that are just starting to open. I think I planted the east flowerbed ones too deep as they don't have their buds yet. They should be very pretty.
Got Mike a new feather toy and some tasty twigs for the naughty ones on Sunday. Whiskers was being very helpful last night. I was sweeping the floor and she hopped beside me (in the dirt). She followed me all over - what a sweetie!
Watched Canadian Idol last night and was quite impressed with Cindi Lauper's advice. Liked some of the performances (very different than a lot in the past). Some pretty wild outfits (and eye makeup).
Have a great day!
It was a lovely walk to work and the sun is shining. It's a bit cool but should warm up by the afternoon.
Had a lovely weekend. My experience at the spa was great. The mini facial lasted for over half an hour and was very, very relaxing. I then had my eyebrows waxed and it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. She applied the wax in very small amounts in areas where the hair needed to be removed. She made it look very natural and told me she didn't want to take too much off - it would be too shocking for me. I'm very pleased with the results. It makes my eyes look bigger.
I spent the weekend tidying the apartment. I didn't put any pressure on myself to get everything done so although I have a few things to do tonight, it was overall more relaxing.
My glads are about to bloom! The ones in the west flowerbed have buds that are just starting to open. I think I planted the east flowerbed ones too deep as they don't have their buds yet. They should be very pretty.
Got Mike a new feather toy and some tasty twigs for the naughty ones on Sunday. Whiskers was being very helpful last night. I was sweeping the floor and she hopped beside me (in the dirt). She followed me all over - what a sweetie!
Watched Canadian Idol last night and was quite impressed with Cindi Lauper's advice. Liked some of the performances (very different than a lot in the past). Some pretty wild outfits (and eye makeup).
Have a great day!
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