Hello Everyone,
Stupid show
So, I picked up season 1 of True Blood because I had heard lots about it and I was curious. I knew about the books years ago but hadn't gotten around to checking them out.
We watched the first episode and right at the climax, it ended. So we had to watch the second episode. Same thing happened again. Had to go to bed because it was late.
Thought about that stupid show all the next day.
So we watched the next episode last night.
I put a limit that I can only watch one episode a day.
And yes, the series is quite fascinating. Definitely not for younger eyes and would even hesitate about some adults watching it. Very sexual and graphic. Unusual characters and some neat twists on the whole vampire thing. It's a bit slow right now because we're being introduced to all the characters but so far I'm impressed.
At least the vampires don't sparkle.
Have a good day!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Long Days
Hello Everyone,
I'll be very glad in a couple weeks when this election is over. It's made for some long days as I'm helping our candidate manage the constituent database (basically, when a politician knocks at your door, they record your reaction, support, lawn signs etc). I then scan this data into the system. The election is on the 23rd and the results should be interesting.
Took the bus to Lethbridge for Easter and it was very relaxing. Came back Saturday night. On Sunday we went to church and then I tackled Mike's room. The storage unit is now set up to have 2 banker boxes on the bottom, 2 large Ikea boxes in the middle, miscellaneous sized boxes in the next shelf and then other stuff on the top. On my last Ikea trip, they had boxes for 80% off so I went crazy. Now, the Ikea boxes are labelled, items sorted etc. We have 5 banker boxes to go through and then our miscellanous sized boxes. It really made a difference and already the room is more useable.
School courses going well. The Professionalism in Healthcare pisses me off because the material should be stuff people already know (don't steal, show up for work on time, dress appropriately etc) but it's a required course. The Medical Terminology is a lot of work but I've been busy making flash cards to memorize the patterns.
Have a good day!
I'll be very glad in a couple weeks when this election is over. It's made for some long days as I'm helping our candidate manage the constituent database (basically, when a politician knocks at your door, they record your reaction, support, lawn signs etc). I then scan this data into the system. The election is on the 23rd and the results should be interesting.
Took the bus to Lethbridge for Easter and it was very relaxing. Came back Saturday night. On Sunday we went to church and then I tackled Mike's room. The storage unit is now set up to have 2 banker boxes on the bottom, 2 large Ikea boxes in the middle, miscellaneous sized boxes in the next shelf and then other stuff on the top. On my last Ikea trip, they had boxes for 80% off so I went crazy. Now, the Ikea boxes are labelled, items sorted etc. We have 5 banker boxes to go through and then our miscellanous sized boxes. It really made a difference and already the room is more useable.
School courses going well. The Professionalism in Healthcare pisses me off because the material should be stuff people already know (don't steal, show up for work on time, dress appropriately etc) but it's a required course. The Medical Terminology is a lot of work but I've been busy making flash cards to memorize the patterns.
Have a good day!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Feeling' Old
Hello Everyone,
Christine turned 16 today. And got her driver's license. I'm super proud of her and I think she's become an amazing young lady.
... and I feel old.
Christine turned 16 today. And got her driver's license. I'm super proud of her and I think she's become an amazing young lady.
... and I feel old.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Reality check of Calgary real estate
Hello Everyone,
So the City is doing a major overhaul of a neighbourhood east of the downtown main core called East Village. For years it was a haven for drug addicts, crime etc. but now it's mostly cleaned up and they've got major development going on.
This is going to be a great neighbourhood and we thought it would be a good place to invest in our first home.
And there is a really great condo being built.
Just for people like us. Bike lockers, a bike wash, across the street from the pathway system, rooftop patio, cafe downstairs. I looked at floorplans and got really excited.
Then I saw the prices.
And the prices were cheaper than the other condos in the area.
1 bedroom condos start at $227,900
1 bedroom + den condos start at $273,900
2 bedroom condos start at $327,900
And the square footage with these starting prices are less than 600. But, you get a balcony.
So now I'm sad.
Because I don't want to pay $300,000 for a 1 bedroom + den, under 600 square feet. Oh, and $150,000 to the bank in interest. And some crazy $500+ condo fees.
Even though it looked really great.
When I looked at the fine print, you need $5,000 up front. Then you have 10 days to secure a mortgage. And within the 10 days put down 15%. That's another $15,000 (in my imaginary condo). But since it isn't built yet, you have another year or two before you have to pay for the rest.
It's very discouraging.
But Jerry and I have talked and we've put off home ownership for another two years. By then he'll be full-time, I'll be done school and have my career established. And that's two years of savings we can put toward a down payment.
For now, our apartment is pretty great :-)
So the City is doing a major overhaul of a neighbourhood east of the downtown main core called East Village. For years it was a haven for drug addicts, crime etc. but now it's mostly cleaned up and they've got major development going on.
This is going to be a great neighbourhood and we thought it would be a good place to invest in our first home.
And there is a really great condo being built.
Just for people like us. Bike lockers, a bike wash, across the street from the pathway system, rooftop patio, cafe downstairs. I looked at floorplans and got really excited.
Then I saw the prices.
And the prices were cheaper than the other condos in the area.
1 bedroom condos start at $227,900
1 bedroom + den condos start at $273,900
2 bedroom condos start at $327,900
And the square footage with these starting prices are less than 600. But, you get a balcony.
So now I'm sad.
Because I don't want to pay $300,000 for a 1 bedroom + den, under 600 square feet. Oh, and $150,000 to the bank in interest. And some crazy $500+ condo fees.
Even though it looked really great.
When I looked at the fine print, you need $5,000 up front. Then you have 10 days to secure a mortgage. And within the 10 days put down 15%. That's another $15,000 (in my imaginary condo). But since it isn't built yet, you have another year or two before you have to pay for the rest.
It's very discouraging.
But Jerry and I have talked and we've put off home ownership for another two years. By then he'll be full-time, I'll be done school and have my career established. And that's two years of savings we can put toward a down payment.
For now, our apartment is pretty great :-)
funny raffle downstairs
Hello Everyone,
There is a raffle going on in the lobby of our building in support of the Cancer Society (for one of their bike rides).
The prize: a stationary bike
The reward for buying a ticket: a donut
Anyone else find this amusing?
There is a raffle going on in the lobby of our building in support of the Cancer Society (for one of their bike rides).
The prize: a stationary bike
The reward for buying a ticket: a donut
Anyone else find this amusing?
Monday, March 12, 2012
Sore Thumb
Hello Everyone,
We had a nice weekend at Castle. It was too warm & rainy on Saturday to ski so we went into Pincher Creek to browse around. On Sunday, it was a bit cooler and there was some snowfall late morning. Jerry went off snowboarding and I went skiing.
Had three really good runs and I did my first blue (intermediate) run on skis. After that, my last two runs were not so good. I had two big falls that made me lose a ski and it took a bit to get my foot locked back in. The second time was on a steep part of the hill and I ended up injuring my thumb. I was on the incline and using my pole for balance when the ski slipped and I jammed my thumb on the pole. From what I read, I think I have a minor sprain, aka skier's thumb. It's achy and it's difficult to flip papers (which is part of my work task today). I'll take an ibuprofin when I get home and maybe ice it if it still hurts later but there's not much I can do anyways.
Have a good day!
We had a nice weekend at Castle. It was too warm & rainy on Saturday to ski so we went into Pincher Creek to browse around. On Sunday, it was a bit cooler and there was some snowfall late morning. Jerry went off snowboarding and I went skiing.
Had three really good runs and I did my first blue (intermediate) run on skis. After that, my last two runs were not so good. I had two big falls that made me lose a ski and it took a bit to get my foot locked back in. The second time was on a steep part of the hill and I ended up injuring my thumb. I was on the incline and using my pole for balance when the ski slipped and I jammed my thumb on the pole. From what I read, I think I have a minor sprain, aka skier's thumb. It's achy and it's difficult to flip papers (which is part of my work task today). I'll take an ibuprofin when I get home and maybe ice it if it still hurts later but there's not much I can do anyways.
Have a good day!
Friday, March 09, 2012
Student Again
Hello Everyone,
After taking a month off from school, I've registered in two classes. I wanted to see how well I can balance two courses, work and life. They are Medical Terminology 1 and Healthcare Professionalism. I have until mid-June to finish them and I'm looking forward to the material. I was starting to get a bit stir-crazy at home because I didn't have a set routine.
The snow has broke and it's been a lovely few days. We're up to a crazy 15C and it was nice to walk outside without a jacket at lunch. Jerry's birthday is on Saturday so we're off to Castle tonight for the weekend. It's hard to say what snow conditions will be like but I suspected it's going to be warm slushy stuff. I'll be skiing again (on rentals) so as long as it doesn't ice over, it'll be fine. Jerry's a bit more snow fussy so we'll probably not do runs together as he'll need to head further up the hill. That's fine with me though as I'm a bit self-consious of my lesser skiing abilities (vs snowboarding). I was deemed a wonderful wife because for an early present I gave him an avalance transponder. It's needed on certain runs and he used to have to rent one. I also gave him the warning that if he ever had the opportunity to use it, I'd kill him if the avalance didn't.
I also had boudoir photos taken. I bought a Groupon for half-off that included two 4x6 photos and it was a lot of fun. I think Jerry will like them. I had my make-up and hair done, tried out false eye lashes and felt very glamourous. The photographer was great and I lost track of time. For anyone curious, I think I paid $185 for the 1 hour photoshoot and $65 for the hair/make-up. I supplied the false eyelashes. It was funny because afterward, I put on my glasses and they brushed the lenses when I blinked. I've wanted to have some done for years but reputable boudoir photographers are expensive. I was really happy with my deal. The pictures looked very classy and I ordered an extra one for me to show my handsome nursing home attendent when I'm old and grey.
Have a great day!
After taking a month off from school, I've registered in two classes. I wanted to see how well I can balance two courses, work and life. They are Medical Terminology 1 and Healthcare Professionalism. I have until mid-June to finish them and I'm looking forward to the material. I was starting to get a bit stir-crazy at home because I didn't have a set routine.
The snow has broke and it's been a lovely few days. We're up to a crazy 15C and it was nice to walk outside without a jacket at lunch. Jerry's birthday is on Saturday so we're off to Castle tonight for the weekend. It's hard to say what snow conditions will be like but I suspected it's going to be warm slushy stuff. I'll be skiing again (on rentals) so as long as it doesn't ice over, it'll be fine. Jerry's a bit more snow fussy so we'll probably not do runs together as he'll need to head further up the hill. That's fine with me though as I'm a bit self-consious of my lesser skiing abilities (vs snowboarding). I was deemed a wonderful wife because for an early present I gave him an avalance transponder. It's needed on certain runs and he used to have to rent one. I also gave him the warning that if he ever had the opportunity to use it, I'd kill him if the avalance didn't.
I also had boudoir photos taken. I bought a Groupon for half-off that included two 4x6 photos and it was a lot of fun. I think Jerry will like them. I had my make-up and hair done, tried out false eye lashes and felt very glamourous. The photographer was great and I lost track of time. For anyone curious, I think I paid $185 for the 1 hour photoshoot and $65 for the hair/make-up. I supplied the false eyelashes. It was funny because afterward, I put on my glasses and they brushed the lenses when I blinked. I've wanted to have some done for years but reputable boudoir photographers are expensive. I was really happy with my deal. The pictures looked very classy and I ordered an extra one for me to show my handsome nursing home attendent when I'm old and grey.
Have a great day!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Winter is back
Hello Everyone,
We've had a mild winter so far so it was rather refreshing that it came back with some white on the weekend. Jerry had a great time playing in powder at Castle Mountain and I relaxed at home with my to-do list.
Photos of the Phoenix trip are on Facebook.
Have a great day!
We've had a mild winter so far so it was rather refreshing that it came back with some white on the weekend. Jerry had a great time playing in powder at Castle Mountain and I relaxed at home with my to-do list.
Photos of the Phoenix trip are on Facebook.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A Nice Valentine's Day
Hello Everyone,
This year, I took the advice of the internet and told Jerry what I wanted for Valentine's Day. I was specific about the meal and how everything should look. And he still made it extra special.
I wanted flowers. Nothing special. Something from the grocery store because florists charge a lot of money for a bouquet on Valentine's Day. So, he went to the grocery store and found me purple orchids. He said he saw them and thought they were perfect. He had no idea that I love orchids. And then he saw some yellow chrysanthemums and remembered I often buy them because they last a long time (2-4 weeks). And he thought they would look nice together. Bless his heart, I wouldn't have put the two together but they actually look nice and he split them into 3 small vases to spread around the apartment.
Next, I wanted chilled red wine. I was happy with Co-Op brand (drinkable and cheap - I didn't want a lot of money spent because of our trip) but he remembered the Chianti we had at an Italian restaurant a couple weeks that I liked. It was a Ruffino and it's a nice all purpose red wine.
And I wanted cheese fondue. Which was delicious. And he also did an oil & meat fondue too. Seasoned pork with tempura batter and homemade meatballs (he was happy to use the meat grinder attachment for the KitchenAid).
For dessert, I wanted something chocolate. So he made chocolate fondue and picked up a Chinese pound cake/jelly roll cake. Very delicious.
And he set the table nice and there were candles and it was all very delicious.
We were both very full after dinner so we went on an evening stroll in the snow. I am a very lucky lady.
Have a good day!
This year, I took the advice of the internet and told Jerry what I wanted for Valentine's Day. I was specific about the meal and how everything should look. And he still made it extra special.
I wanted flowers. Nothing special. Something from the grocery store because florists charge a lot of money for a bouquet on Valentine's Day. So, he went to the grocery store and found me purple orchids. He said he saw them and thought they were perfect. He had no idea that I love orchids. And then he saw some yellow chrysanthemums and remembered I often buy them because they last a long time (2-4 weeks). And he thought they would look nice together. Bless his heart, I wouldn't have put the two together but they actually look nice and he split them into 3 small vases to spread around the apartment.
Next, I wanted chilled red wine. I was happy with Co-Op brand (drinkable and cheap - I didn't want a lot of money spent because of our trip) but he remembered the Chianti we had at an Italian restaurant a couple weeks that I liked. It was a Ruffino and it's a nice all purpose red wine.
And I wanted cheese fondue. Which was delicious. And he also did an oil & meat fondue too. Seasoned pork with tempura batter and homemade meatballs (he was happy to use the meat grinder attachment for the KitchenAid).
For dessert, I wanted something chocolate. So he made chocolate fondue and picked up a Chinese pound cake/jelly roll cake. Very delicious.
And he set the table nice and there were candles and it was all very delicious.
We were both very full after dinner so we went on an evening stroll in the snow. I am a very lucky lady.
Have a good day!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Blender Fiasco
Hello Everyone,
So Saturday turned out more stressful than anticipated. It started out really great. We had lunch in Kensington, stopped in at a couple stores, ate mini Crave cupcakes and then went to The Bay to compare blenders. I had narrowed the choice to two - a Krups and a Breville. Jerry wanted to see both before we got the last thing we wanted from our registry.
They had the Breville but not the Krups and there was only one Bay in Calgary that had it. So, we waited around for the bus and headed up to North Hill. They had both. It was getting to closing time so I found a sales associate and told her I wanted the Breville (I know, which was at the first place but it meant we got to really look at both). There was one left in the store - the floor model. We were told there would be an additional 10% discount and she went to find the box. No box. And they won't sell it to us. To get home from the mall, we caught the bus to the train, and then from the train it was a half hour walk home.
So yesterday while Jerry was tidying the house, I walked downtown, bought the stupid blender, bungee corded it to my pull cart and hauled it up the hill.
But it is quiet and makes yummy watermelon slushes.
Have a good day!
So Saturday turned out more stressful than anticipated. It started out really great. We had lunch in Kensington, stopped in at a couple stores, ate mini Crave cupcakes and then went to The Bay to compare blenders. I had narrowed the choice to two - a Krups and a Breville. Jerry wanted to see both before we got the last thing we wanted from our registry.
They had the Breville but not the Krups and there was only one Bay in Calgary that had it. So, we waited around for the bus and headed up to North Hill. They had both. It was getting to closing time so I found a sales associate and told her I wanted the Breville (I know, which was at the first place but it meant we got to really look at both). There was one left in the store - the floor model. We were told there would be an additional 10% discount and she went to find the box. No box. And they won't sell it to us. To get home from the mall, we caught the bus to the train, and then from the train it was a half hour walk home.
So yesterday while Jerry was tidying the house, I walked downtown, bought the stupid blender, bungee corded it to my pull cart and hauled it up the hill.
But it is quiet and makes yummy watermelon slushes.
Have a good day!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Relaxing Saturday Morning
Hello Everyone,
No plans for the day. We slept in until 9. The coffee is lovely. Mike & Whiskers had their showers. And I'm feeling lazy.
I think we'll treat ourselves to lunch in Kensington and then do stuff around the apartment.
Life is good.
Have a great day!
No plans for the day. We slept in until 9. The coffee is lovely. Mike & Whiskers had their showers. And I'm feeling lazy.
I think we'll treat ourselves to lunch in Kensington and then do stuff around the apartment.
Life is good.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
new cell phone
Hello Everyone,
I've joined the 21st century and now have a smart phone. It's a Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant and it's with Virgin. I've been with Rogers for over a dozen years now and I haven't been happy with their phone prices or their plans. So, I'm giving them a shot.
So far, I've been able to make a phone call (by fumbling on the screen until I saw a green phone) to Jerry and was able to add him to my contacts. This will be a big transition for me as I didn't use the features on my old phone and this is my first touch screen phone.
The new phone number is 403-827-7179.
I think her name is Sammy.
Have a good day!
I've joined the 21st century and now have a smart phone. It's a Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant and it's with Virgin. I've been with Rogers for over a dozen years now and I haven't been happy with their phone prices or their plans. So, I'm giving them a shot.
So far, I've been able to make a phone call (by fumbling on the screen until I saw a green phone) to Jerry and was able to add him to my contacts. This will be a big transition for me as I didn't use the features on my old phone and this is my first touch screen phone.
The new phone number is 403-827-7179.
I think her name is Sammy.
Have a good day!
Friday, February 03, 2012
Surprisingly yummy recipe
Hello Everyone,
On my week off, I ended up watching part of Rachael Ray's show. The recipe sounded easy and we tried it last night. We did a couple substitutes - no parsnip, napa cabbage instead of savoy, apple juice instead of cider and steak spice rather than the seasoning. I used super grainy mustard, which I prefer because the blended stuff is too vinegary. It turned out very tasty. Too bad so many of our friends don't eat pork. It's also very cheap to make.
Roast Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Carrot, Parsnip, Potato and Warm Apple and Savoy Cabbage Slaw
This perfect pork dinner with roasted veggies and sweet and sour cabbage slaw is a winning winter meal.
by Rachael Ray | on 01/23/12
Ingredients
2 pork tenderloin fillets, trimmed of silver skin
Kosher salt and pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fennel seed
3 carrots, sliced on an angle
2 parsnips, sliced on an angle
1 large Russet potato, scrubbed well, skin left on, thinly sliced
About 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), to coat
3 tablespoons butter
2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
1 small head of Savoy cabbage, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Serves 4
Preparation
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
Season the pork liberally with salt and pepper, sprinkle evenly with granulated onion and garlic, and slather each tenderloin with mustard. Sprinkle the fennel seed over top.
On a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan, toss the carrots, parsnips and potato with EVOO to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Push the veggies off to each side of the pan and set the tenderloins down in the middle. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 145°F. Let the meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
For the slaw, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the apples and sauté to light golden, 5 minutes. Wilt in the cabbage in handfuls; season with salt and pepper. When the cabbage has wilted into the pan, douse with the cider, vinegar and sugar and cook for 5 minutes more at a simmer.
Serve the sliced pork with the roasted carrots and parsnips, and the slaw alongside.
On my week off, I ended up watching part of Rachael Ray's show. The recipe sounded easy and we tried it last night. We did a couple substitutes - no parsnip, napa cabbage instead of savoy, apple juice instead of cider and steak spice rather than the seasoning. I used super grainy mustard, which I prefer because the blended stuff is too vinegary. It turned out very tasty. Too bad so many of our friends don't eat pork. It's also very cheap to make.
Roast Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Carrot, Parsnip, Potato and Warm Apple and Savoy Cabbage Slaw
This perfect pork dinner with roasted veggies and sweet and sour cabbage slaw is a winning winter meal.
by Rachael Ray | on 01/23/12
Ingredients
2 pork tenderloin fillets, trimmed of silver skin
Kosher salt and pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fennel seed
3 carrots, sliced on an angle
2 parsnips, sliced on an angle
1 large Russet potato, scrubbed well, skin left on, thinly sliced
About 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), to coat
3 tablespoons butter
2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
1 small head of Savoy cabbage, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Serves 4
Preparation
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
Season the pork liberally with salt and pepper, sprinkle evenly with granulated onion and garlic, and slather each tenderloin with mustard. Sprinkle the fennel seed over top.
On a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan, toss the carrots, parsnips and potato with EVOO to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Push the veggies off to each side of the pan and set the tenderloins down in the middle. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 145°F. Let the meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
For the slaw, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the apples and sauté to light golden, 5 minutes. Wilt in the cabbage in handfuls; season with salt and pepper. When the cabbage has wilted into the pan, douse with the cider, vinegar and sugar and cook for 5 minutes more at a simmer.
Serve the sliced pork with the roasted carrots and parsnips, and the slaw alongside.
Friday, January 27, 2012
My Week Off
Hello everyone,
I've been taking a staycation this week and it's been wonderful. I was able to study for both my final quiz and exam. I'm happy with my overall mark, A- which has boosted my confidence in going back to school. I got my acceptance letter this week and I need to make my super final decision by February 3, when the initial deposit is due. I know it seems silly but I got butterflies when I saw the envelope.
I went to Ikea on Wednesday and got the cool Wacky Wednesday deal. We now have a nice 4 1/2' high dark brown shelving unit. It has a door on the bottom where Whiskers' food is now being stored. I moved items from the bookcase that was there and have arranged them on the new unit. I think it looks much better because the sides are open. It also ties in with our other furniture because most of it is dark. I was quite happy to get it and enjoyed the $1.99 breakfast with my friend. Oh, and the bookcase is being moved today into the bedroom.
I've also done a lot of laundry and today is my major cleaning, organizing, drive the pets crazy day.
On the weekend, we went down to Castle Mountain for a fundraiser for a friend of Jerry's. I went snowboarding on Saturday and then borrowed a pair of skiis on Sunday. It confirmed what I suspected in that I'm a lot more comfortable with skiis. So, I'll sell my snowboard equipment and pick up some used/last season stuff over the summer. I really wanted to like it for Jerry's sake but I prefer the control of skiing. And although Jerry seemed a bit disappointed, he was happy that it meant I would still play on the mountain. It was also nice that even though I hadn't been on skiis for 10 years, I was still able to make my Ss, and V stop. And the few times I did fall, it didn't hurt like snowboarding. When you fall on a snowbard, you often somersault, get a sore neck and wack your head (which is still felt wearing a helmet). When I fell on skiis, I just fell into the mountain on my side, which didn't hurt. A little bit harder on the knees but there are exercises I can do to build up muscle to prevent that. And much easier on the chair lift.
Have a great day!
I've been taking a staycation this week and it's been wonderful. I was able to study for both my final quiz and exam. I'm happy with my overall mark, A- which has boosted my confidence in going back to school. I got my acceptance letter this week and I need to make my super final decision by February 3, when the initial deposit is due. I know it seems silly but I got butterflies when I saw the envelope.
I went to Ikea on Wednesday and got the cool Wacky Wednesday deal. We now have a nice 4 1/2' high dark brown shelving unit. It has a door on the bottom where Whiskers' food is now being stored. I moved items from the bookcase that was there and have arranged them on the new unit. I think it looks much better because the sides are open. It also ties in with our other furniture because most of it is dark. I was quite happy to get it and enjoyed the $1.99 breakfast with my friend. Oh, and the bookcase is being moved today into the bedroom.
I've also done a lot of laundry and today is my major cleaning, organizing, drive the pets crazy day.
On the weekend, we went down to Castle Mountain for a fundraiser for a friend of Jerry's. I went snowboarding on Saturday and then borrowed a pair of skiis on Sunday. It confirmed what I suspected in that I'm a lot more comfortable with skiis. So, I'll sell my snowboard equipment and pick up some used/last season stuff over the summer. I really wanted to like it for Jerry's sake but I prefer the control of skiing. And although Jerry seemed a bit disappointed, he was happy that it meant I would still play on the mountain. It was also nice that even though I hadn't been on skiis for 10 years, I was still able to make my Ss, and V stop. And the few times I did fall, it didn't hurt like snowboarding. When you fall on a snowbard, you often somersault, get a sore neck and wack your head (which is still felt wearing a helmet). When I fell on skiis, I just fell into the mountain on my side, which didn't hurt. A little bit harder on the knees but there are exercises I can do to build up muscle to prevent that. And much easier on the chair lift.
Have a great day!
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What if you don't find anyone? Does that mean God wants you to be single?
What if you find someone that turns out to be abusive? Did God want this to happen to you?
I understand the premise - connecting with someone with the same faith and similar values. In general, this would make a good relationship.
But little red flags still pop up whenever I see it.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Brrrrr
Hello Everyone,
-30C is not fun. The wind chill has it lower at -35 to -40. On the plus, I had to go to Bridgeland (next neighbourhood over) last night and my bike had good traction. On the minus, when I was mounting my bike, my foot grazed my pretty pink fender and it broke into 3 pieces :-(
Shaw comes by tonight to pick up our phone box. Now is the adjustment period of 5 channels but a supposed faster internet. I'm rather looking forward to less channels as it will mean an opportunity to watch our dvds and play xBox. And an easier time to get off the couch to do stuff.
Two weeks of class left. Exam on th 26th and I'm looking forward to finishing it. I have the text book for the next class but I haven't signed up for it yet. You can rent text books online for 6 months and it saves 30-50% off the cost of purchasing it. As well, I have been able to pdf the entire thing anyways (they have an option where you can print your text so I downloaded CutePDF). I got some advice from my current instructor, who has taught the course in the past so I have an idea what I should focus on.
Have a good day!
-30C is not fun. The wind chill has it lower at -35 to -40. On the plus, I had to go to Bridgeland (next neighbourhood over) last night and my bike had good traction. On the minus, when I was mounting my bike, my foot grazed my pretty pink fender and it broke into 3 pieces :-(
Shaw comes by tonight to pick up our phone box. Now is the adjustment period of 5 channels but a supposed faster internet. I'm rather looking forward to less channels as it will mean an opportunity to watch our dvds and play xBox. And an easier time to get off the couch to do stuff.
Two weeks of class left. Exam on th 26th and I'm looking forward to finishing it. I have the text book for the next class but I haven't signed up for it yet. You can rent text books online for 6 months and it saves 30-50% off the cost of purchasing it. As well, I have been able to pdf the entire thing anyways (they have an option where you can print your text so I downloaded CutePDF). I got some advice from my current instructor, who has taught the course in the past so I have an idea what I should focus on.
Have a good day!
Monday, January 09, 2012
Good-bye phone! Good-bye cable!
Hello Everyone,
Jerry & I went through our expenses and we've found some savings. We are saying good-bye to our landline and going with Skype for long distance. We both have cell phone anyways. If you want to "call" us, you can either call our cells or use Skype. It's free to set up an account and it's free to call other Skype members. Our "phone number" is JerryKaren00Meow. And no, I didn't come up with that. It's why I love my husband so much. We have a Skype phone on order (one that can be used for both Skype and for a traditional phone line)that comes with a year of free local/long distance anywhere in Canada & US. In the meanwhile, we have a headset that should work. It's all very new to me but it sounds promising.
We're also getting rid of our cable. We picked up a little dish & bunny ears (it sits on the mantle) and are able to get the 5 major channels. Everything else we can either view directly online or download. And, we're thinking about Netflicks since I upgraded our internet to the next level and we can watch it through our XBox.
Oh, and I'm also going to switch cell phone companies. I've been with Rogers for 12 years and it's time for a change. Especially for the type of usage I have. Virgin has options that are about $10/month cheaper and no contract. I should be switching next month so I'll keep you up to date.
Ah, technology...
Jerry & I went through our expenses and we've found some savings. We are saying good-bye to our landline and going with Skype for long distance. We both have cell phone anyways. If you want to "call" us, you can either call our cells or use Skype. It's free to set up an account and it's free to call other Skype members. Our "phone number" is JerryKaren00Meow. And no, I didn't come up with that. It's why I love my husband so much. We have a Skype phone on order (one that can be used for both Skype and for a traditional phone line)that comes with a year of free local/long distance anywhere in Canada & US. In the meanwhile, we have a headset that should work. It's all very new to me but it sounds promising.
We're also getting rid of our cable. We picked up a little dish & bunny ears (it sits on the mantle) and are able to get the 5 major channels. Everything else we can either view directly online or download. And, we're thinking about Netflicks since I upgraded our internet to the next level and we can watch it through our XBox.
Oh, and I'm also going to switch cell phone companies. I've been with Rogers for 12 years and it's time for a change. Especially for the type of usage I have. Virgin has options that are about $10/month cheaper and no contract. I should be switching next month so I'll keep you up to date.
Ah, technology...
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Friday, December 09, 2011
Christmas card
Hello Everyone,
So, our Christmas cards are being ordered and will likely take a week to get here. But we got a great deal on them and I laughed when I opened the proof. It's all very cute-like. To keep in traditions, they'll be New Years cards.
Jerry's off to Castle this weekend. It's opening weekend. He's super happy and I have the weekend to work on my report of the cardiovascular system. 1 report is on its anatomy, the other is on its physiology.
We put up our tiny Christmas tree to get me in the Christmas mood. It made a difference and I'll try to put up lights in the windows this weekend. And the tree looks funny because it's only 4.5' high and there are full sized ornaments on it. And a bacon wreath. Jerry picked it up. It's a minature shalaced wreath with the circle part made of bacon. There's also a ribbon at the top and a bell. But it made him happy to put it on the tree so I'm happy too. After all, I have a pissed off clothespin reindeer on there too. You know how when you do this craft in school and have to cut & glue the red felt smile on the clothespin? Well, I had glue issues and the smile looks like a frown. I still love that ornament.
Have a great day!
So, our Christmas cards are being ordered and will likely take a week to get here. But we got a great deal on them and I laughed when I opened the proof. It's all very cute-like. To keep in traditions, they'll be New Years cards.
Jerry's off to Castle this weekend. It's opening weekend. He's super happy and I have the weekend to work on my report of the cardiovascular system. 1 report is on its anatomy, the other is on its physiology.
We put up our tiny Christmas tree to get me in the Christmas mood. It made a difference and I'll try to put up lights in the windows this weekend. And the tree looks funny because it's only 4.5' high and there are full sized ornaments on it. And a bacon wreath. Jerry picked it up. It's a minature shalaced wreath with the circle part made of bacon. There's also a ribbon at the top and a bell. But it made him happy to put it on the tree so I'm happy too. After all, I have a pissed off clothespin reindeer on there too. You know how when you do this craft in school and have to cut & glue the red felt smile on the clothespin? Well, I had glue issues and the smile looks like a frown. I still love that ornament.
Have a great day!
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