Hi Everyone!
In a very pissed-off, grumpy mood this morning.
After work yesterday, took transit to the dentist. I think the bus driver didn't have any basic driving skills as his driving was so jerky that I was queasy by the time I got off. Appointment went well - I think there was just 3 (maybe 4) fillings this time. Only two needles. My mouth was frozen for most of the evening so I didn't get any supper. Got everything ready for today and got a solid night's sleep.
This morning started out o'kay. Mike woke me up by massaging my shoulders with his paws. Decided to take transit as I had my baking for Inn From the Cold and Bethel (today is my snack turn). Got to the bus stop and read a yellow sign that indicated the stop was closed (detour) but to go to the temporary bus stop 1/2 a block away. I went to the temporary stop (with two other people waiting) and watched as the bus ignored the route, paused at the closed stop, and departed just as the three of us came puffing up to the stop after running to catch the bus. I think one of the women called a cab. The other waited with me at the closed stop. A man came up and we explained the situation. He decided to wait at the temporary stop so this way it didn't matter which way the bus went - someone could hold the bus for the rest. Naturally, when the next bus came, it went to the temporary stop and so myself and the other woman had to run back to the stop. This whole episode made me late for work and pissed me off. Phoned Calgary Transit to complain. The woman wasn't too helpful - she just told me that they'd make sure the bus driver knew about the detour!
It probably didn't help that I hadn't had breakfast yet (blood sugar was a bit low), my mouth was still a bit sore, and my cough's still hanging around. When I got to work, I gobbled up some pills and made some breakfast, although I'm still waiting for everything to kick in.
What a way to start the morning! Today's a very hectic day for me. I have a meeting right after work for The Townships Project (someone is giving me a ride there thankfully). Immediately afterwards, I need to drop off my baking at Inn, grab something quick for supper, and head to Bethel class. I'll need to take a nap at lunch to gather my energy again and I won't get back home until late in the evening. Once I do get back, I need to do my final addition to a brochure I've been designing for The Townships Project so I can send it to the printer (they accept files electronically so if it's there for them Thursday morning, they'll have time to print everything up for next week's big event. We're having a public information session.)
I was planning to go to the museum tomorrow (they're running an exhibit on Petra - some of the architecture was used in Indiana Jones) before choir but I think I'll wait until the weekend. It's closing soon so I need to visit within the next couple weeks. I'm very much looking forward to the weekend and some sleep!
Anyways, I hope your day turns out better than mine. Have a great day!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
It snowed!
Hi Everyone!
It snowed overnight and I woke up to a winter wonderland. Only about an inch of snow (which has mostly melted) but the trees looked really pretty.
Off to the dentist after work. They said my cold wouldn't affect them. I've gone back to the Tylenol Cold and it seems to be working the best.
My weekly routine starts up again tomorrow. Bible study class resumes and I'll cough my way through choir on Thursday. It'll be nice to have a steady schedule again - I loose track of the days when I don't have anything happening in the evenings.
Got my cheque from Ralph on Friday. Spent it all paying bills. As appreciated as it was, I think the money could have invested in education and health care. Watched The Notebook on the weekend - I've already read the book but I thought it was a very good adaptation. Sappy and mushy but I was in the mood for a movie like that. After, I watched 28 Days Later and got back to my normal self again.
Have a great day!
It snowed overnight and I woke up to a winter wonderland. Only about an inch of snow (which has mostly melted) but the trees looked really pretty.
Off to the dentist after work. They said my cold wouldn't affect them. I've gone back to the Tylenol Cold and it seems to be working the best.
My weekly routine starts up again tomorrow. Bible study class resumes and I'll cough my way through choir on Thursday. It'll be nice to have a steady schedule again - I loose track of the days when I don't have anything happening in the evenings.
Got my cheque from Ralph on Friday. Spent it all paying bills. As appreciated as it was, I think the money could have invested in education and health care. Watched The Notebook on the weekend - I've already read the book but I thought it was a very good adaptation. Sappy and mushy but I was in the mood for a movie like that. After, I watched 28 Days Later and got back to my normal self again.
Have a great day!
Friday, January 27, 2006
TGIF
Hi Everyone!
Woke up this morning at the same time I usually try to leave the apartment for work. Luckily I had almost everything ready last night so after a bit of running, I was still able to get to work on time.
Still have a cough. It's no longer a dry cough but I'm still not sure of the cause. Driving me crazy although Mike did spend the night.
Have my paint choices. I'd love them to be brighter/bolder colours but I can deal with the management's request. If you're interested, I'm using Debbie Travis paints on the walls - Nearly Nude CM31L in the livingroom, hallway and bedroom and Soya Bean CM30K in the kitchen and bathroom. The trim/doors will be CIL Almond Wisp C14. Still deciding if the kitchen cupboards will be white or almond. I'll know better when I have the walls painted. I'm also painting the ceiling in the bathroom and kitchen, not sure about my bedroom. I don't think I'll do the livingroom/hall because it'd be a lot of work and there's a bit of water damage from before I moved in and uneveness that I don't think I could repair anyways. I'll just use a white for the ceiling. It'll be a bit of work getting the walls prepped for painting - I have my suspicions that it's actually primer on my walls, not paint. The previous morons didn't sand anything, fills were uneven, paint bristles were left, bolts, hinges etc were painted and the thickness was uneven. I'll TSP everything and sand/fill it properly. After all, if you're going to go through the effort of painting, you'd better do it right.
Have a great day!
Woke up this morning at the same time I usually try to leave the apartment for work. Luckily I had almost everything ready last night so after a bit of running, I was still able to get to work on time.
Still have a cough. It's no longer a dry cough but I'm still not sure of the cause. Driving me crazy although Mike did spend the night.
Have my paint choices. I'd love them to be brighter/bolder colours but I can deal with the management's request. If you're interested, I'm using Debbie Travis paints on the walls - Nearly Nude CM31L in the livingroom, hallway and bedroom and Soya Bean CM30K in the kitchen and bathroom. The trim/doors will be CIL Almond Wisp C14. Still deciding if the kitchen cupboards will be white or almond. I'll know better when I have the walls painted. I'm also painting the ceiling in the bathroom and kitchen, not sure about my bedroom. I don't think I'll do the livingroom/hall because it'd be a lot of work and there's a bit of water damage from before I moved in and uneveness that I don't think I could repair anyways. I'll just use a white for the ceiling. It'll be a bit of work getting the walls prepped for painting - I have my suspicions that it's actually primer on my walls, not paint. The previous morons didn't sand anything, fills were uneven, paint bristles were left, bolts, hinges etc were painted and the thickness was uneven. I'll TSP everything and sand/fill it properly. After all, if you're going to go through the effort of painting, you'd better do it right.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
New Government
Hi Everyone!
Can't say I'm surprised with the results - at least they're in a minority!
My landlord is letting me paint the apartment! It's been driving me nuts that this apartment was painted so badly. The paint wasn't put on properly and you can see the pre-existing colour under it. My bathroom was once a horrid turquoise colour and cottoncandy pink was the kitchen. They also painted over the lightswitch covers and used the same paint for the walls as they did the ceilings! It will be nice to be able to get the walls looking nice (cover the peeling, holes from nails etc.) and making it look a bit more polished. I am limited to neutral colours but I think I can work with this. It'd be nice to have some bold colours but I can use my curtains, rugs etc to deal with this. I was looking at the Benjamin Moore website for some ideas so I have a basic idea of what I want to do. I can't have a lot of contrast between the different rooms (brightness limitation, lighting, layout etc.) so I'm looking at beige (I know - but it will go with the carpet in the livingroom and flow down the hallway) for the livingroom/hallway. I found a nice "fernwood green" that would look nice in the kitchen. Still a bit unsure about the bathroom but I'm thinking of a yellow/gold tone. I think in the bedroom I'll go for a darker version of the livingroom or maybe stay with the same colour and put a darker colour on one wall. It doesn't get much light and it's rather small. Trim colour is a bit difficult. I have a tiny trim (about 1") above the floor. My flooring is carpet in the livingroom and that black & white checkerboard everywhere else. I can't go with a straight white because the tiles have yellowed in places. I may have to go to a taupe or brown. I also have heaters baseboard heaters running along the walls everywhere. I'm going to check out paint samples this weekend. Overall, I'm looking form warm tones-no blues or greys. It'll be an on-going project - probably one room/month, starting with the bathroom.
Still have a cough and Mike slept in the livingroom last night. He was with me when I woke up so I'm guessing he waited for my medicine to kick in before he settled in to sleep. Gave Gilbert a bath in the sink - seemed less stressful than the bathtub. Whiskers tried to eat my Spiderplant last night - that poor plant - between Whiskers and Mike, I don't know how it's still alive!
Have a great day!
Can't say I'm surprised with the results - at least they're in a minority!
My landlord is letting me paint the apartment! It's been driving me nuts that this apartment was painted so badly. The paint wasn't put on properly and you can see the pre-existing colour under it. My bathroom was once a horrid turquoise colour and cottoncandy pink was the kitchen. They also painted over the lightswitch covers and used the same paint for the walls as they did the ceilings! It will be nice to be able to get the walls looking nice (cover the peeling, holes from nails etc.) and making it look a bit more polished. I am limited to neutral colours but I think I can work with this. It'd be nice to have some bold colours but I can use my curtains, rugs etc to deal with this. I was looking at the Benjamin Moore website for some ideas so I have a basic idea of what I want to do. I can't have a lot of contrast between the different rooms (brightness limitation, lighting, layout etc.) so I'm looking at beige (I know - but it will go with the carpet in the livingroom and flow down the hallway) for the livingroom/hallway. I found a nice "fernwood green" that would look nice in the kitchen. Still a bit unsure about the bathroom but I'm thinking of a yellow/gold tone. I think in the bedroom I'll go for a darker version of the livingroom or maybe stay with the same colour and put a darker colour on one wall. It doesn't get much light and it's rather small. Trim colour is a bit difficult. I have a tiny trim (about 1") above the floor. My flooring is carpet in the livingroom and that black & white checkerboard everywhere else. I can't go with a straight white because the tiles have yellowed in places. I may have to go to a taupe or brown. I also have heaters baseboard heaters running along the walls everywhere. I'm going to check out paint samples this weekend. Overall, I'm looking form warm tones-no blues or greys. It'll be an on-going project - probably one room/month, starting with the bathroom.
Still have a cough and Mike slept in the livingroom last night. He was with me when I woke up so I'm guessing he waited for my medicine to kick in before he settled in to sleep. Gave Gilbert a bath in the sink - seemed less stressful than the bathtub. Whiskers tried to eat my Spiderplant last night - that poor plant - between Whiskers and Mike, I don't know how it's still alive!
Have a great day!
Sunday, January 22, 2006
PJ Sunday
Hi Everyone!
Slept through church - decided to stay in my pjs today. Actually did some tidying up around the house. Didn't even need a nap! Still have a stupid cough but my head's less fuzzy.
Did you know that a pot holder can catch fire if it's left on top of the stove while the oven is on? I was reheating my pizza and thought there was an odd smell coming from the kitchen. Luckily whatever the pot holder was made out of was a low-heat burning material. The flame was yellow (like a candle) but it didn't burn very fast. I was able to easily grab the corner and put it in the sink. I've lost a pot holder but there was no damage to the exposed element where it burned. I have no idea how this happened - the element that regulates the heat of the oven is the back left whereas the pot holder was on the front right! Scary thought - the fire alarm didn't go off (batteries are ok - it beeps when it needs changing) By the way, the pizza reheated perfectly.
Still haven't made up my mind about who to vote for tomorrow. My riding is very Conservative so although whoever I vote for won't get in, perhaps when the Conservatives are looking at statistics, they may see some left-wing support. I haven't received a single phone call/message or panflet in the mail about the candidates running or their platforms. I strongly believe it's everyone's responsibility to vote but I can understand why so many people are uninformed. I think there needs to be electoral reform to get people involved again. Unfortunately, the two dominate parties don't have electoral reform in their platforms. Hopefully there'll be enough NDP elected to force them to make some changes.
Anyways, enough of my ranting. I'm spending my evening watching cartoons and cuddling with my guys. Have a great day!
Slept through church - decided to stay in my pjs today. Actually did some tidying up around the house. Didn't even need a nap! Still have a stupid cough but my head's less fuzzy.
Did you know that a pot holder can catch fire if it's left on top of the stove while the oven is on? I was reheating my pizza and thought there was an odd smell coming from the kitchen. Luckily whatever the pot holder was made out of was a low-heat burning material. The flame was yellow (like a candle) but it didn't burn very fast. I was able to easily grab the corner and put it in the sink. I've lost a pot holder but there was no damage to the exposed element where it burned. I have no idea how this happened - the element that regulates the heat of the oven is the back left whereas the pot holder was on the front right! Scary thought - the fire alarm didn't go off (batteries are ok - it beeps when it needs changing) By the way, the pizza reheated perfectly.
Still haven't made up my mind about who to vote for tomorrow. My riding is very Conservative so although whoever I vote for won't get in, perhaps when the Conservatives are looking at statistics, they may see some left-wing support. I haven't received a single phone call/message or panflet in the mail about the candidates running or their platforms. I strongly believe it's everyone's responsibility to vote but I can understand why so many people are uninformed. I think there needs to be electoral reform to get people involved again. Unfortunately, the two dominate parties don't have electoral reform in their platforms. Hopefully there'll be enough NDP elected to force them to make some changes.
Anyways, enough of my ranting. I'm spending my evening watching cartoons and cuddling with my guys. Have a great day!
Friday, January 20, 2006
Drugged up on cold medicine
Hi Everyone!
My cold has gotten worse over the week and I was sent home from work. Didn't go yesterday (voice kept leaving me) - spent most of my time sleeping. The week's been a blur and I've been hibernating as much as possible.
Mike's not been too patient with me - he's been hiding behind the chair and trying to claw at the livingroom rug. Whiskers has been surprisingly good - I think she knows I'm sick. I've been alternating between her and Gilbert to go on the futon for a cuddle. She ignores my coughs and doesn't attempt to hop away as much as she usually does.
Anyways, it's naptime for me - have a great day!
My cold has gotten worse over the week and I was sent home from work. Didn't go yesterday (voice kept leaving me) - spent most of my time sleeping. The week's been a blur and I've been hibernating as much as possible.
Mike's not been too patient with me - he's been hiding behind the chair and trying to claw at the livingroom rug. Whiskers has been surprisingly good - I think she knows I'm sick. I've been alternating between her and Gilbert to go on the futon for a cuddle. She ignores my coughs and doesn't attempt to hop away as much as she usually does.
Anyways, it's naptime for me - have a great day!
Monday, January 16, 2006
I have a cold
Hi Everyone!
Have caught a cold - it's just a cough but it's rather annoying. Mike wasn't impressed last night, although he didn't leave for the futon.
I'm tired and don't feel like typing.
Have a great day!
Have caught a cold - it's just a cough but it's rather annoying. Mike wasn't impressed last night, although he didn't leave for the futon.
I'm tired and don't feel like typing.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
A hectic start to the week...
Hi Everyone!
Sorry I haven't updated in a while - it's been one of those weeks. Snowed on my walk to work. Furry family upset that I've had meetings the past two nights - hence no playtime with Mama. Got a cordless phone last night. Whiskers (idiot that she is) cut my phone cord in half Sunday night. While looking at replacements cords, saw a nice, yet inexpensive phone so I got it instead.
Work picking up - I'll start writing my blog at night because I won't have time anymore at work. I'll give you a good update tonight!
Have a great day!
Sorry I haven't updated in a while - it's been one of those weeks. Snowed on my walk to work. Furry family upset that I've had meetings the past two nights - hence no playtime with Mama. Got a cordless phone last night. Whiskers (idiot that she is) cut my phone cord in half Sunday night. While looking at replacements cords, saw a nice, yet inexpensive phone so I got it instead.
Work picking up - I'll start writing my blog at night because I won't have time anymore at work. I'll give you a good update tonight!
Have a great day!
Sunday, January 08, 2006
A lovely Sunday Afternoon
Hi Everyone!
I skipped out on church today - still a bit tired and I had skipped choir on Thursday.
Went for a run this morning. I should explain - yesterday, I went and bought running shoes and outerwear (pants & long-sleeved shirt). I have decided that I need to improve my cardio activities. Although I do a lot of walking (which is great for endurance and muscle strength), my heart rate doesn't go high enough for cardio. This is why I've decided to go running in the morning. This week, I'm only running for a little over 10 minutes. I worked out a route this morning and it took me 11:51. I'll do this route for a week and then extend it by a few blocks (or approximately 15 minutes). Each week will have a 5 minute increase until I reach 30 minutes. After that, I'll start increasing distance (hence speed) as I don't want to get up too early in the morning. I was able to run for the entire distance today and my breathing wasn't too bad. I want to take things easy at first so my body gets use to running again. It felt really good although I don't know how enthusiastic I'll be in the early hours of the morn.
I'm making hamburger soup today. It's been simmering for about an hour know and the wonderful smell is filling the apartment. I'll keep it on the stove until supper and my mouth is already watering in anticipation.
Bought some potted miniature Irises today (4"). Hopefully I have enough sunlight to let them bloom. Have lots of tidying-up to do around the apartment.
Whiskers has been very well behaved. I've had her running loose around the entire apartment and so far I haven't noticed any droppings or chew marks. Gilbert's been a bit jealous but unfortunately he's not litter-trained and he loves electrical cords. Mike seems afraid of Whiskers - especially when she's in running mode (up and down the hallway). At times he tries to swat her but as soon as she jumps, he runs away. When she's quiet and I'm petting her, he'll lick her and then try to wedge himself between Whiskers and myself! This way (in his friggin' little idiot mind), I'll pet him instead of the rabbit! I think Mike will adjust to having Whiskers hopping around but it'll take time.
Have had an ongoing headache since visiting the dentist. The side of my mouth that he worked on seems higher than the other side. Hopefully this will be rectified when my other side gets done. I think it's causing my headaches and I also notice tense muscles around my jaw, neck and shoulders. I'll keep gobbling down the ibuprofin and wait until the end of the month.
Have a great day!
I skipped out on church today - still a bit tired and I had skipped choir on Thursday.
Went for a run this morning. I should explain - yesterday, I went and bought running shoes and outerwear (pants & long-sleeved shirt). I have decided that I need to improve my cardio activities. Although I do a lot of walking (which is great for endurance and muscle strength), my heart rate doesn't go high enough for cardio. This is why I've decided to go running in the morning. This week, I'm only running for a little over 10 minutes. I worked out a route this morning and it took me 11:51. I'll do this route for a week and then extend it by a few blocks (or approximately 15 minutes). Each week will have a 5 minute increase until I reach 30 minutes. After that, I'll start increasing distance (hence speed) as I don't want to get up too early in the morning. I was able to run for the entire distance today and my breathing wasn't too bad. I want to take things easy at first so my body gets use to running again. It felt really good although I don't know how enthusiastic I'll be in the early hours of the morn.
I'm making hamburger soup today. It's been simmering for about an hour know and the wonderful smell is filling the apartment. I'll keep it on the stove until supper and my mouth is already watering in anticipation.
Bought some potted miniature Irises today (4"). Hopefully I have enough sunlight to let them bloom. Have lots of tidying-up to do around the apartment.
Whiskers has been very well behaved. I've had her running loose around the entire apartment and so far I haven't noticed any droppings or chew marks. Gilbert's been a bit jealous but unfortunately he's not litter-trained and he loves electrical cords. Mike seems afraid of Whiskers - especially when she's in running mode (up and down the hallway). At times he tries to swat her but as soon as she jumps, he runs away. When she's quiet and I'm petting her, he'll lick her and then try to wedge himself between Whiskers and myself! This way (in his friggin' little idiot mind), I'll pet him instead of the rabbit! I think Mike will adjust to having Whiskers hopping around but it'll take time.
Have had an ongoing headache since visiting the dentist. The side of my mouth that he worked on seems higher than the other side. Hopefully this will be rectified when my other side gets done. I think it's causing my headaches and I also notice tense muscles around my jaw, neck and shoulders. I'll keep gobbling down the ibuprofin and wait until the end of the month.
Have a great day!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Another warm day
Hi Everyone!
It was another nice morning to walk to work (although since I didn't want to get out of bed I ended up running yet again). The temperature's not suppose to be as high as yesterday (+9 this afternoon vs yesterday's +10) but I'm not complaining.
Not much going on. Ordered some winter boots from Sears today (will arrive on Monday). They look funky yet practical (white with faux fur at the top but also has a -30 rating and good grip).
Have a huge list of things to do tonight - my apartment looks like a tornado went through it! I've been in a stay-at-home mood since I got back. Hopefully I'll get back into routine soon and things will get straightened out.
My amaryllis plant grew two flower stalks and the first one (with four blooms) has finished. I cut the stalk off at the bottom and have turned the pot so the second stalk will straighten and I'll get more blooms. I have quite a few leaves on the plant and it looks rather interesting. I am also growing a pot head. It's in the shape of a cat and in a couple weeks, I'll have grass to give my pals.
Did you know that people in Calgary have never heard of ham and bacon lunch meat?! I tried to get some at the grocery store. I first went to the meat department where the pre-packaged lunch meats and hotdogs are found. I didn't see any. I then went to the deli. When I asked the lady at the counter, she gave me a funny look and started to search for bacon. I explained to her what it was so she went to the back to ask the senior lady. She didn't know either but still wanted me to get some regular bacon. I asked Lori & Sylvia if they had heard of it but all I got was blank faces. I guess I'll just have to buy my ham and bacon separate for pizza!
Have a great day!
It was another nice morning to walk to work (although since I didn't want to get out of bed I ended up running yet again). The temperature's not suppose to be as high as yesterday (+9 this afternoon vs yesterday's +10) but I'm not complaining.
Not much going on. Ordered some winter boots from Sears today (will arrive on Monday). They look funky yet practical (white with faux fur at the top but also has a -30 rating and good grip).
Have a huge list of things to do tonight - my apartment looks like a tornado went through it! I've been in a stay-at-home mood since I got back. Hopefully I'll get back into routine soon and things will get straightened out.
My amaryllis plant grew two flower stalks and the first one (with four blooms) has finished. I cut the stalk off at the bottom and have turned the pot so the second stalk will straighten and I'll get more blooms. I have quite a few leaves on the plant and it looks rather interesting. I am also growing a pot head. It's in the shape of a cat and in a couple weeks, I'll have grass to give my pals.
Did you know that people in Calgary have never heard of ham and bacon lunch meat?! I tried to get some at the grocery store. I first went to the meat department where the pre-packaged lunch meats and hotdogs are found. I didn't see any. I then went to the deli. When I asked the lady at the counter, she gave me a funny look and started to search for bacon. I explained to her what it was so she went to the back to ask the senior lady. She didn't know either but still wanted me to get some regular bacon. I asked Lori & Sylvia if they had heard of it but all I got was blank faces. I guess I'll just have to buy my ham and bacon separate for pizza!
Have a great day!
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Happy New Year!
Hi Everyone!
Got back in one piece (along with my luggage!) despite having to be on the plane for an extra hour. Mike was extremely happy to see me (wouldn't leave my ankles and followed me around everywhere). He (typical idiot that he is) had me up Monday morning at 6:13am. Went to the dentist for part 1 of my fillings. Some good news - if I had waited for another 3 months, the dentist would likely have had to do a root canal on at least one tooth. Will eventually need a crown for the tooth but that's in the far future. Had 5 fillings done (my mouth still aches) but probably the thing that hurt the most was the needles. I was frozen from one side of my nose right to the back of my throat. The dentist was very nice and warned me about different pressure, shaking etc. Will be back at the end of the month for part 2. My mouth feels a bit odd because my right side teeth are higher than the left. I think he built up the one side and then it'll even out when he does the other side. Other good news - I qualified for a payment plan.
Still a bit sniffly and sore today. Very tired - stayed up reading a book. I just got a copy of the new Terry Brooks book from the library and it's the final book in that particular series.
Went to the grocery store after work yesterday and picked up some fresh, hot bread. I defrosted a chicken earlier but by the time I got home, all I wanted was bread. Had a few slices before getting the roast ready. Had a few more once the roast was in. Made a salad (well, opened a bag and dumped some salad on my plate and added dressing). Had more bread. Took the chicken out of the oven. Ended up being full from the bread and put the chicken in the fridge. Altogether, I ate about 3/4 of the loaf of french bread. It was really yummy!
Have a zillion and one things to do around the house this week. Still not completely unpacked. Spent most of my time cuddling with my pals (Whiskers was actually well-behaved last night).
Have a great day!
Got back in one piece (along with my luggage!) despite having to be on the plane for an extra hour. Mike was extremely happy to see me (wouldn't leave my ankles and followed me around everywhere). He (typical idiot that he is) had me up Monday morning at 6:13am. Went to the dentist for part 1 of my fillings. Some good news - if I had waited for another 3 months, the dentist would likely have had to do a root canal on at least one tooth. Will eventually need a crown for the tooth but that's in the far future. Had 5 fillings done (my mouth still aches) but probably the thing that hurt the most was the needles. I was frozen from one side of my nose right to the back of my throat. The dentist was very nice and warned me about different pressure, shaking etc. Will be back at the end of the month for part 2. My mouth feels a bit odd because my right side teeth are higher than the left. I think he built up the one side and then it'll even out when he does the other side. Other good news - I qualified for a payment plan.
Still a bit sniffly and sore today. Very tired - stayed up reading a book. I just got a copy of the new Terry Brooks book from the library and it's the final book in that particular series.
Went to the grocery store after work yesterday and picked up some fresh, hot bread. I defrosted a chicken earlier but by the time I got home, all I wanted was bread. Had a few slices before getting the roast ready. Had a few more once the roast was in. Made a salad (well, opened a bag and dumped some salad on my plate and added dressing). Had more bread. Took the chicken out of the oven. Ended up being full from the bread and put the chicken in the fridge. Altogether, I ate about 3/4 of the loaf of french bread. It was really yummy!
Have a zillion and one things to do around the house this week. Still not completely unpacked. Spent most of my time cuddling with my pals (Whiskers was actually well-behaved last night).
Have a great day!
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Merry Christmas!
Hi Everyone!
This will be my last post until the new year. I fly out tomorrow and will return on the 1st. It's laundry/cleaning day and I'll finish my packing tonight.
Anyways, got all my running around done. Went to the dentist and found out some expensive news. I need to get 8 fillings. Luckily (relatively), 4 of them are to replace fillings (silver fillings have a lifespan of about 15 years) I had done as a teenager. 1 is a serious cavity and the other 3 are small but are between my teeth. Since I grind/clench my teeth, I will also need a mouth guard for when I sleep (to prolong the life of my fillings and to prevent more stress lines from forming). I've done it for years (my previous dentist mentioned it) but I didn't realize what it actually did to my teeth. The guard is expensive however so I likely can't get one until next fall. The hygenist also told me I have gingivitis and that my lack of flossing is causing huge problems. Luckily, I'm still at the stage that it can be reversed and no permenant damage has been caused yet. Quite a wake-up call for me - I've always had bad teeth but this was the first time I was explained everything that is happening.
I now have a nice electric toothbrush that has 3 settings (clean, soft and massage) with a timer so I know how long to brush. Every 30 seconds, there's a pause to let you know when to switch to the next quadrant of your teeth. As well, the hygenist gave me a tool to help me floss (a longer handle than most you get at the pharmacy) and some nice minty floss. It's pretty sad that at my age I wasn't very sure how to floss - I didn't learn as a child.
Note to all parents: teach you children how to floss and make sure they do it every day! This will save hundreds of dollars in future fillings. The dental office does have a payment plan so hopefully I'll qualify. I'll find out on the 2nd when I go for my fillings. Despite the large bill on Monday, they did spend a lot of time with me. They worked on my teeth for 1 1/2 hours (doesn't include wait times or x-ray development time) which included a cleaning.
Been having fun this week playing with my household. Mike's been waking me up when my downstairs neighbour's alarm clock goes off (6:30 am) but Whiskers has let me cuddle with her on the futon while watching/dozing through the morning news. I got Gilbert a new water bottle and so far he hasn't been playing with it as much as his last one. Guinea pigs often like to play with the ball at the end of the spout even when they aren't thirsty.
Got my Chrisco hamper yesterday. It was rather exciting to open the boxes and pull out my treats. I was a bit worried about groceries in January but I'm all stocked up for when I get back. They also included an extra box with candy canes and little treats for Christmas as a present from the company. I thought it was a nice touch. Although it more expensive than the grocery store, I just order again because it was nice to open it and generally, I find the pocket book's rather tight in January/February. If anyone else is interested in them, their website is www.chriscohampers.ca The downfalls are you have to be at home on the day they deliver, they can't narrow the time down more than 7am to 7pm and you don't have a choice of the delivery date. For those of you not familiar with Chrisco, you have a choice of many different hampers (depending on your taste) and instead of paying for it all at once, the cost is split over many months (the earlier you order, the longer you have to pay and the cheaper the weekly payment). You can pay weekly, every other week, or monthly and the money's automatically deducted from your bank account. If anyone does decide to order a hamper (they can also be sent as gifts), you can use my agent number (87751). This way, I make a little money for Christmas.
I wish for everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season!
This will be my last post until the new year. I fly out tomorrow and will return on the 1st. It's laundry/cleaning day and I'll finish my packing tonight.
Anyways, got all my running around done. Went to the dentist and found out some expensive news. I need to get 8 fillings. Luckily (relatively), 4 of them are to replace fillings (silver fillings have a lifespan of about 15 years) I had done as a teenager. 1 is a serious cavity and the other 3 are small but are between my teeth. Since I grind/clench my teeth, I will also need a mouth guard for when I sleep (to prolong the life of my fillings and to prevent more stress lines from forming). I've done it for years (my previous dentist mentioned it) but I didn't realize what it actually did to my teeth. The guard is expensive however so I likely can't get one until next fall. The hygenist also told me I have gingivitis and that my lack of flossing is causing huge problems. Luckily, I'm still at the stage that it can be reversed and no permenant damage has been caused yet. Quite a wake-up call for me - I've always had bad teeth but this was the first time I was explained everything that is happening.
I now have a nice electric toothbrush that has 3 settings (clean, soft and massage) with a timer so I know how long to brush. Every 30 seconds, there's a pause to let you know when to switch to the next quadrant of your teeth. As well, the hygenist gave me a tool to help me floss (a longer handle than most you get at the pharmacy) and some nice minty floss. It's pretty sad that at my age I wasn't very sure how to floss - I didn't learn as a child.
Note to all parents: teach you children how to floss and make sure they do it every day! This will save hundreds of dollars in future fillings. The dental office does have a payment plan so hopefully I'll qualify. I'll find out on the 2nd when I go for my fillings. Despite the large bill on Monday, they did spend a lot of time with me. They worked on my teeth for 1 1/2 hours (doesn't include wait times or x-ray development time) which included a cleaning.
Been having fun this week playing with my household. Mike's been waking me up when my downstairs neighbour's alarm clock goes off (6:30 am) but Whiskers has let me cuddle with her on the futon while watching/dozing through the morning news. I got Gilbert a new water bottle and so far he hasn't been playing with it as much as his last one. Guinea pigs often like to play with the ball at the end of the spout even when they aren't thirsty.
Got my Chrisco hamper yesterday. It was rather exciting to open the boxes and pull out my treats. I was a bit worried about groceries in January but I'm all stocked up for when I get back. They also included an extra box with candy canes and little treats for Christmas as a present from the company. I thought it was a nice touch. Although it more expensive than the grocery store, I just order again because it was nice to open it and generally, I find the pocket book's rather tight in January/February. If anyone else is interested in them, their website is www.chriscohampers.ca The downfalls are you have to be at home on the day they deliver, they can't narrow the time down more than 7am to 7pm and you don't have a choice of the delivery date. For those of you not familiar with Chrisco, you have a choice of many different hampers (depending on your taste) and instead of paying for it all at once, the cost is split over many months (the earlier you order, the longer you have to pay and the cheaper the weekly payment). You can pay weekly, every other week, or monthly and the money's automatically deducted from your bank account. If anyone does decide to order a hamper (they can also be sent as gifts), you can use my agent number (87751). This way, I make a little money for Christmas.
I wish for everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season!
Friday, December 09, 2005
Turkey!!!
Hi Everyone!
Chris (senior tech) just took me out to lunch. One of our suppliers was having a customer appreciation lunch so we went for turkey. They were service deep fried turkey on a bun. It was so delicious. The turkey was juicy and the skin was crispy - just the way I like it. It's been a while since I've seen so many rough-looking people and mullets!
I've now had my turkey for the year.
Chris (senior tech) just took me out to lunch. One of our suppliers was having a customer appreciation lunch so we went for turkey. They were service deep fried turkey on a bun. It was so delicious. The turkey was juicy and the skin was crispy - just the way I like it. It's been a while since I've seen so many rough-looking people and mullets!
I've now had my turkey for the year.
Mailed Christmas cards today
Hi Everyone!
Depending on Canada Post, you should receive your Christmas card anytime next week or next month. I had good intentions of having them sent early (they've been sitting on my coffee table since before December) but it seems they always get sent out late.
Ended up waiting 40 minutes to see the doctor so I skipped choir. My feet were wet and the Chinook hadn't come yet. I find it frusterating going to the doctor because my appointment is rarely on time. I've been there about 15 times since a year ago August. In that time, 1 apointment was early, 1 was on-time and the rest ranged from 30 minutes to 75 minutes late. He works in an office that accepts both appointments and walk-ins. I don't know what a reasonable wait time is but this seems excessive.
The Chinook came night and it was a warm windy walk to work. (Hee-hee!) After work, I'll drop off presents for the toydrive, drop of treats for Inn, buy some wine and grab a pizza. What a nice way to end the week!
Have a great day!
Depending on Canada Post, you should receive your Christmas card anytime next week or next month. I had good intentions of having them sent early (they've been sitting on my coffee table since before December) but it seems they always get sent out late.
Ended up waiting 40 minutes to see the doctor so I skipped choir. My feet were wet and the Chinook hadn't come yet. I find it frusterating going to the doctor because my appointment is rarely on time. I've been there about 15 times since a year ago August. In that time, 1 apointment was early, 1 was on-time and the rest ranged from 30 minutes to 75 minutes late. He works in an office that accepts both appointments and walk-ins. I don't know what a reasonable wait time is but this seems excessive.
The Chinook came night and it was a warm windy walk to work. (Hee-hee!) After work, I'll drop off presents for the toydrive, drop of treats for Inn, buy some wine and grab a pizza. What a nice way to end the week!
Have a great day!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Warm weather!
Hi Everyone!
I didn't have to wear a toque today! It's 0 C outside! The weather changed around supper last night.
Tomorrow's my last day of work until January. It'll be nice to have the extra few days off before flying to Ontario. Have a doctor's appointment and choir tonight. Tomorrow I have to go downtown and drop off presents (toy drive) and the last of my Christmas baking (Inn). Jodi (petsitter) is coming on Saturday to pick up keys, meet Whiskers etc. Sunday is church. Have a dentist appointment and book club on Monday. On Tuesday, I have to wait around the house for my Chrisco order to arrive and then have a Townships meeting that night. You've probably seen the commercials about paying a little bit each week and then at Christmas you get a big box of food. I ordered the cottage hamper and chocolate bar/candy hamper. (There's lots of options as to what you want to order) In hind sight, it was more expensive than going to the store and buying them. Therefore, I'm not ordering next year and I'll take the weekly payment money and put it in a bank account for Christmas presents. Wednesday is the only day I don't have something happening but I suspect I'll be doing last minute errands. I also have cleaning and laundry to do before I leave.
The Bethel party last night was very nice. My wings turned out well and I timed it perfectly so I literally took them out of the oven and caught the bus. Fell asleep watching the news so I'm a bit tired this morning.
Have a great day!
I didn't have to wear a toque today! It's 0 C outside! The weather changed around supper last night.
Tomorrow's my last day of work until January. It'll be nice to have the extra few days off before flying to Ontario. Have a doctor's appointment and choir tonight. Tomorrow I have to go downtown and drop off presents (toy drive) and the last of my Christmas baking (Inn). Jodi (petsitter) is coming on Saturday to pick up keys, meet Whiskers etc. Sunday is church. Have a dentist appointment and book club on Monday. On Tuesday, I have to wait around the house for my Chrisco order to arrive and then have a Townships meeting that night. You've probably seen the commercials about paying a little bit each week and then at Christmas you get a big box of food. I ordered the cottage hamper and chocolate bar/candy hamper. (There's lots of options as to what you want to order) In hind sight, it was more expensive than going to the store and buying them. Therefore, I'm not ordering next year and I'll take the weekly payment money and put it in a bank account for Christmas presents. Wednesday is the only day I don't have something happening but I suspect I'll be doing last minute errands. I also have cleaning and laundry to do before I leave.
The Bethel party last night was very nice. My wings turned out well and I timed it perfectly so I literally took them out of the oven and caught the bus. Fell asleep watching the news so I'm a bit tired this morning.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
-21 C
Hi Everyone!
It's friggin' cold out!! The core of my body kept warm with my jacket but even with longjohns on, my legs were very cold. It's supose to warm up to -13 this afternoon (if you call that warm) and this system is apparently going to clear out in a couple days.
The Friendship Dinner last night went really well. The food was really delicious and I found a new (yet inexpensive) wine that I like. For a present, I got some homemade baking. I think I'll end up giving it to Inn From The Cold because I'm trying to save up my sweets cravings until Ontario.
I'm stopping by Saje this afternoon to pick up a few last minutes things. They're having their annual Christmas sale and serving "refreshments" (wine and healthy finger food). I love this store - they sell essential oils and blends as well as organic skin care products. I was first introduced to their products when visiting Aunt Corinne in 2000. I've used their Peppermint Halo for my ailments (headache, jetlag) ever since. They also have an online store.
Have a great day!
It's friggin' cold out!! The core of my body kept warm with my jacket but even with longjohns on, my legs were very cold. It's supose to warm up to -13 this afternoon (if you call that warm) and this system is apparently going to clear out in a couple days.
The Friendship Dinner last night went really well. The food was really delicious and I found a new (yet inexpensive) wine that I like. For a present, I got some homemade baking. I think I'll end up giving it to Inn From The Cold because I'm trying to save up my sweets cravings until Ontario.
I'm stopping by Saje this afternoon to pick up a few last minutes things. They're having their annual Christmas sale and serving "refreshments" (wine and healthy finger food). I love this store - they sell essential oils and blends as well as organic skin care products. I was first introduced to their products when visiting Aunt Corinne in 2000. I've used their Peppermint Halo for my ailments (headache, jetlag) ever since. They also have an online store.
Have a great day!
Sunday, December 04, 2005
An interesting weekend
Hi Everyone!
Had an interesting experience at the grocery store on Saturday. I needed to buy baby food for the Friendship Dinner on Monday (it's for a charity that helps new/single mothers in need) and had to go through the store twice to figure out where it was. After all, why is food in the pharmacy section? Anyways, got to the checkout and set the babyfood and formula on the conveyer belt first before the rest of my groceries. The guy in front of my glance at my selection and got a puzzled look on his face. He was probably doing what I do when I'm in line - look at other people's purchases and try to figure out their lifestyle. My order was very odd because I had a huge variety of babyfood (both for newborns and toddlers) followed by ingredients to make wings. He kept looking back to figure me out and I had a hard time keeping from laughing. I can't believe how expensive baby food is! If I remember correctly, Christine use to eat two jars each meal. Formula was even more expensive. Why do women pay for something that their bodies produce naturally? (Yes - you can tell I'm not a mom)
Made my Zuccotto on Saturday night and I'll glaze it after supper. I decided to go the easy decorating route. I'll first glaze it with chocolate (very easy - Baker's chocolate & evaporated milk). I'll then sprinkle the dome with shaved white chocolate and my leftover roasted filberts. Around the edge of the plate (to cover where the glaze pooled I'll surround it with Cool Whip (imagine it's snow drifts) and sprinkle a bit more of the filberts and some shaved semi-sweet chocolate. It'll look really nice and yet be very simple to do.
Bought a Peace Lily for Smartie today. I've been a bit worried because Jodi (the petsitter) is only coming every other day and Smartie loves to eat. I can set up the plant so he'll get nutrients from the roots and will only need feeding once a week. Hopefully he likes it...
Have a great day!
Had an interesting experience at the grocery store on Saturday. I needed to buy baby food for the Friendship Dinner on Monday (it's for a charity that helps new/single mothers in need) and had to go through the store twice to figure out where it was. After all, why is food in the pharmacy section? Anyways, got to the checkout and set the babyfood and formula on the conveyer belt first before the rest of my groceries. The guy in front of my glance at my selection and got a puzzled look on his face. He was probably doing what I do when I'm in line - look at other people's purchases and try to figure out their lifestyle. My order was very odd because I had a huge variety of babyfood (both for newborns and toddlers) followed by ingredients to make wings. He kept looking back to figure me out and I had a hard time keeping from laughing. I can't believe how expensive baby food is! If I remember correctly, Christine use to eat two jars each meal. Formula was even more expensive. Why do women pay for something that their bodies produce naturally? (Yes - you can tell I'm not a mom)
Made my Zuccotto on Saturday night and I'll glaze it after supper. I decided to go the easy decorating route. I'll first glaze it with chocolate (very easy - Baker's chocolate & evaporated milk). I'll then sprinkle the dome with shaved white chocolate and my leftover roasted filberts. Around the edge of the plate (to cover where the glaze pooled I'll surround it with Cool Whip (imagine it's snow drifts) and sprinkle a bit more of the filberts and some shaved semi-sweet chocolate. It'll look really nice and yet be very simple to do.
Bought a Peace Lily for Smartie today. I've been a bit worried because Jodi (the petsitter) is only coming every other day and Smartie loves to eat. I can set up the plant so he'll get nutrients from the roots and will only need feeding once a week. Hopefully he likes it...
Have a great day!
Yummy Recipe for Wings
Saucy Wings
3 lbs chicken drumettes or wings
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
Arrange chicken on foil-lined baking sheet with sides. If using whole wings, discard tips and cut wings apart at joint. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
Heat pineapple juice, soy sauce and lemon juice in saucepan until boiling.
Mix remaining 5 ingredients well in bowl. Stir into boiling liquid until sauce returns to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Brush wings generously with sauce. Bake, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes for about 30 minutes until tender.
Serves about 3-4 people.
When I made these, I submerged the wings into the sauce and didn't need to brush them every 10 minutes. Very yummy.
3 lbs chicken drumettes or wings
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
Arrange chicken on foil-lined baking sheet with sides. If using whole wings, discard tips and cut wings apart at joint. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
Heat pineapple juice, soy sauce and lemon juice in saucepan until boiling.
Mix remaining 5 ingredients well in bowl. Stir into boiling liquid until sauce returns to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Brush wings generously with sauce. Bake, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes for about 30 minutes until tender.
Serves about 3-4 people.
When I made these, I submerged the wings into the sauce and didn't need to brush them every 10 minutes. Very yummy.
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Sunny Saturday
Hi Everyone!
Love my new haircut - it reminds Velma from Scooby Doo! The colour is dark brown and looks very natural. Puttering around the house doing odds and ends but I'm heading down to 17th Ave this afternoon for a few things.
Ended up not going to the church's dinner - it was just too cold out and I had lots of food in the fridge. Watched "The Blue Butterfly". It's a wonderful movie (based on a true story) about a boy dying from cancer whose last wish is to find a blue morpho butterfly. I'd highly recommend it to everyone (including children above the age of 8). It's a Canadian movie but don't hold that against it!
Have a great day!
Love my new haircut - it reminds Velma from Scooby Doo! The colour is dark brown and looks very natural. Puttering around the house doing odds and ends but I'm heading down to 17th Ave this afternoon for a few things.
Ended up not going to the church's dinner - it was just too cold out and I had lots of food in the fridge. Watched "The Blue Butterfly". It's a wonderful movie (based on a true story) about a boy dying from cancer whose last wish is to find a blue morpho butterfly. I'd highly recommend it to everyone (including children above the age of 8). It's a Canadian movie but don't hold that against it!
Have a great day!
Friday, December 02, 2005
Haircut day!
Hi everyone!
Another cold morning (-18 C) and I'm still getting warmed up after my walk.
Made my Christmas treats last night. Much earlier than expected but not everyone is working next week (although I am). It didn't take very long as I had all my ingredients at hand and everything I needed was ready to go. I made turtle squares, peanut brittle, two-tone almond bark, unbaked honey squares and fantasy fudge. Also made some shortbread cookies and chocolate macaroons but both turned out terribly. I find shortbread very tough - mine only turn out about half of the time.
Getting my hair cut tonight and then will attend the church's annual dinner. It'll be my first turkey of the year (Thanksgiving was Indian cuisine - yum!).
Have a great day!
Another cold morning (-18 C) and I'm still getting warmed up after my walk.
Made my Christmas treats last night. Much earlier than expected but not everyone is working next week (although I am). It didn't take very long as I had all my ingredients at hand and everything I needed was ready to go. I made turtle squares, peanut brittle, two-tone almond bark, unbaked honey squares and fantasy fudge. Also made some shortbread cookies and chocolate macaroons but both turned out terribly. I find shortbread very tough - mine only turn out about half of the time.
Getting my hair cut tonight and then will attend the church's annual dinner. It'll be my first turkey of the year (Thanksgiving was Indian cuisine - yum!).
Have a great day!
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