Roadtrips!

oh my. I'm about to stick a fork in my eye. Work is officially insane and I'm tired of being here. I would love to go home but I can't because I didn't drive myself here today. It was snowy and icey and I got a ride from Darrell instead. I really shoulda ventured out myself, it actually wasn't that bad. Then I wouldn't have to sit here and start tomorrow's work. I really don't want to start tomorrow's work and I don't think Darrell's near done. sigh...but that's what you get when you chicken out on the driving, lesson learned.

This weekend was fun. As you saw, I took out my tree, and started writing Christmas cards already. Saturday we went to the symphony. The guest pianist was absolutely amazing and the Tchaikovsky was as good as I remembered it. We had a nice supper at Chianti's that night too. mmmmm, artichokes and smoked salmon on linguine with dill sauce. Too good. Also watched the Roughriders make it into the Grey Cup! Go Riders! Shannon, Blair and Matt immediately bought plane tickets to Toronto after the game. They also got really good seats in Toronto. I'll be happy watching it on a tv. Although Toronto would be lots of fun. I also got a chance to visit with Enobong on Sun, I haven't seen her for quite a while, it was nice.

This week, like I said, has lots of work to be done. Also I think I ran a PB at the gym on Monday. It's hard to tell, I swear different treadmills have different settings even though they say they are the same. So, yay me! It was soooo nice outside Monday night, I woulda loved to have ran outside but unfortunately it was sheer ice.

This weekend I'm actually looking forward to going to Regina. I know, what's the deal? Maybe I've finally become a little homesick. That's a big maybe. Friday night I'm looking forward to spending the night with Heather and Matt and Wes at BPs. If you're reading this and you're in Regina and want to see me, come to BPs on Friday night! Darrell is helping out with some family things for the bulk of the weekend. I get to hang out with Pumpkin, watch the Rider game, and decorate another tree, only to have it re-decorated by my Mom. I thought I could avoid that last one, but I guess I can't. At least my tree is the way I want it. Maybe I'll just decorate the cat instead. They like that, don't they?

Next weekend is Calgary weekend! Yay Calgary! Yay short week! Also I should be moving into my new office next week. I'm excited to see Brett, Alnaar and John and selected other Calgarians. I'm torn on whether I should hit up Ikea....This is Darrell and mine's first road trip. (Going to Regina doesn't count) Should be interesting, I'm curious how it will go. You can tell alot about a person on a road trip. Previous roadtrips with boyfriends have revealed lots of truths of what they actually think of you. Like whether or not they secretly think you're a moron or if they trust your judgement. Whether or not they have tolerance for you and vice versa. Then the next most fun test, exactly how tolerant are they of you and finding the limit. How many empty cans of tomato juice can you keep in their car until they snap? How many times can you play ABBA Gold until it is threatened to be thrown out the window? Yes you might want to start writing your condolence letters to Darrell now....

Christmas Tree Day

More of a weekend update to come later, I just wanted to show y'all my tree!

I love Christmas Tree day. I think this year's tree even has a little less tack, I'm not sure, you guys decide.

Last Year's Tree:

From December2006

This Year's Tree:

From November2007

Which one is tackier? What do you guys think?

Keeping the Riff Raff out

Here I thought this week wasn't going to be busy. Boy was I wrong! There's a major deadline at work coming up, I've been working hard on that, I'm in a new temporary cube, it's kinda a nice change of scenary and then the normal gyming etc. My allergies have been going crazy with all the dust they've kicked up around the office for the move. It just never ends.

Speaking of the new office, I got a tour of it last week. It looks really good and it'll be nice to work so close to home. I have an office facing south by the window, it'll be nice and sunny and hopefully warm. I picked the quieter side of the building, I find it easier to go towards the noise and fun than have it come to me. The 3rd floor used to be a mail sorting area and there's a walkway all around it with windows looking down, supposedly to catch people stealing out of the mail. After all the renovations, they kept that walkway. It's kinda interesting and funny.

I've really been craving red meat lately. It's not even funny. Here's the thing, I don't really like red meat. The only way I like it is if it's in ground meat form and from what I know, that's not really meat anymore. I enjoy it when it's seasoned so much that I can't really taste the meat....So I went on a vitamin spree yesterday. I must be low in something, I'm thinking Iron. I normally take a multivitamin but it's been a couple months, vitamins are just so expensive that I kinda stopped. So no more skimping on vitamins, lets see if that's what I need and if the red meat craving stops.

I can't wait till the weekend. I might have to come into work, but banking some holiday time is never a bad thing. I'm going to set up my Christmas tree this weekend. I'm so excited about that! I started looking at all the weekends until Christmas and there aren't too many free, which is why setting up the tree this weekend would be the best. Also need to get a start on Christmas shopping, I hate shopping in December. Saturday is date night. We're going to the Symphony and out for supper. The orchestra is playing a Tchakovsky piece, my favorite. I also think there's a guest pianist. Exciting!

A Calgary trip is in the works for the December 1st weekend. All you Calgarian's take note, I'll be in contact with you soon once we have our dates finalized. And Saskatchewanians who want something from Calgary, put in your orders now, I think an Ikea trip might be in the cards, plus Darrell's sis has an art exhibit up in downtown Calgary at the Globe theater, I suggest you Calgarian's check it out.

Really, I'm procrastinating to find a problem in my latest code. But I suppose I should get back to that.....

Sliding

Long weekend was pretty fun. Saturday I went to a Novemeberance Eve/Sex toy party. It was lots of fun and I got to see one of my favorite people, James! Not to mention the party throwers had 2 cats. I got my fill that night. Also reminds me that I need to write an email to all my friends at my old job, it's been far too long....

Watched the football game on Sun. Didn't go see it in Regina, I thought about it, then I factored in how much I hated cold and somehow rationalized that it was better watching it on HD. It looked pretty phenomenal on HD and I was warm. I'm kicking myself a little, I totally shoulda went. But I did cook an amazing supper that night. I made a Blue Cheese Filet Mignon on the BBQ, it was soooooo good, and for dessert I made a Rhubarb Cobbler.

Monday I took Darrell for his very 1st waterslide. I never knew there was a technique to watersliding. My instructions of "just sit on the slide and go" did not work very well. I sit on the slide and go.....I don't understand! He got the hang of it at the end, it still sounded uncomfortable, but maybe men's watersliding is a completely different sport unbeknownst to me. It was much fun nonetheless, I fly on those slides, it's pretty awesome.

I finally bought a Wii this weekend! And it's everything I thought it could be. Although now I have a hankering to actually play all the sports in Wii Sports for real. The bowline is quite accurate, I was bowling 190-210, which is normal for me for 10 pin and the ball actually spins to the left like it normally does for me. Amazing, I'll actually have to go bowling soon now to make sure. Wii golf is more fun than real golf though. And I'm not good at it either, just like real golf! I don't have a hankering to be put in WarioWare in real life though.

I finally moved into my temporary cube at work today. It's right beside Darrell. Let's see how this goes. Hopefully I don't get Darrell-ed out. Kinda scared of this arrangement......

thought processing

The holes in my life can fill an eternity. Before you go thinking presently, I mean from my past. I need to fill them in to feel complete again. I need to let go to live again. I need to forgive to truly forget. I need to have balance in everything. I'm trying to put together a puzzle without all the pieces and it's keeping me from seeing a beautiful result. Because every smile was sincere, no laugh was forced. Yet I'll always be at the beach, waiting for you. Who I was will always be part of who I am.

My Current Life in 85 Questions

MY CURRENT LIFE IN 85 QUESTIONS:

1. What was the highlight of your week?
The weekend! I loved it all.

2. Who's car, other than yours, were you in last?
Darrell's Beamer

3. When is the next time you will kiss someone?
prolly after work

4. What color shirt are you wearing?
dark brown

5. Who is the ONE person you can tell anything to?
Darrell and my Dad, I know, that's 2.

6. Favorite girls names?
I dunno

7. Favorite boys names?
I also dunno

8. Last movie you watched?
American Gangster

9. Last thing you ate?
Reese Peanut Butter Puffs Cereal

10. Last thing you drank?
Hot water

11. Where did you sleep last night?
In my bed

12. Are you watching tv right now?
nopers, I'm watching the computer monitor compile

13. Are you happy right now?
Very, very much so

14. What did you say last?
"I guess that is asian food"

15. Where is your phone?
To my right, it never rings, (sniffle)

16. What was the last museum you went to?
Museum hey, I don't know.

18. How many kids do u want to have?
2, maybe 3, definitely not 4 in 4.

19. Who came over last?
To my house? Probably Darrell, he's always there.

20. When was the last time you had your heart broken?
A little over a year ago, took almost another year to put it back together.

21. Who/what do you hate/dislike currently?
I don't hate anyone

22. What are you listening to?
The cd Darrell made for me

23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
I'm quite content as it is, maybe some more hot water....

24. What is your favorite store?
this question is too broad. I have many favorite stores specializing in different things

25. What makes you happy right now?
I'm just generally happy

26. When was the last time you were tickled?
Probably on the weekend maybe.

30. Are you left-handed?
Noppers

32. What's for dinner tonight?
Not sure yet, hadn't thought of it. Going to the gym and then to Shannon's, so probably whatever fits between those two things.

34. When is your birthday?
July 5th

36. Who was the last person to send you a text message?
I think it was Toni

37.When is the last time you were in a swimming pool?
On Sunday for a couple hours

39. Where was the last place you went shopping?
hmmm, I haven't been shopping for a while, probably Extra Foods.

40. How do you feel about your hair right now?
I love my hair right now. One of the best cuts ever again.

41. Do you have any expensive jewelery?
Just my ruby ring.

42. AIM or MSN?
MSN, if you're lucky to catch me on there anymore.

47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
I'm the oldest

48. Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
I wouldn't say so

49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up
"do I need to shower today?"

52. Myspace or Facebook?
I never did the myspace thing, I really enjoy the facebook thing, I feel way closer to my outta town friends now.

53. Do you have T-Mobile?
I don't think that's a saskatchewan thing.

54. What is your favorite subject in school?
It was science, of all types.

55. What type of boy/girl do you usually fall for?
Usually the really smart but kinda immature ones.

56. Do you have a crush on somebody right now?
yuppers

57. Do you have any talents?
Many

58. have you ever been IN a wedding?
Yuppers, I was just in one last month

60. Did you take a nap today?
nope, I don't think I need one today either.

61. Ever met someone famous?
Possibly

63. Do you want to be famous one day?
not really, well maybe if I invented a famous algorithm, but sadly I don't think that would bring much fame.

65. Are you multitasking right now?
yuppers, coding, compiling, answering questions

66. Could you handle being in the military?
definitely not

67. Do you believe in Karma?
For sure! I believe in karma alot, especially after the past year for some reason.

68. If you're female, what color are your nails right now?
They've got specs of brown on them from the wedding last month, I should probably fix that...

69. What are your plans for tomorrow?
It's the election! I'm going to go to work, vote, go to the gym, go to Barb's for girl's night

70. Favorite tv shows?
How I Met Your Mother, is my favorite cannot miss show now. House is second I guess, but I don't feel bad for missing that one.

72. Ever been to Las Vegas?
Nope, but it's on the plan for next year.

73. What are you doing today?
I answered this already didn't I? I'm working, then going to the gym, then going to Shannon's

74. Have you ever been gambling?
yeppers, gotta love them horses

77. Ever been to Disneyland/world?
nope, also might be on the plan for next year

78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Homer or Stewie or Lila

82. Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
may have dropped it a couple times, but it's fine.

83. Last time you were sick?
Thanksgiving.

84. Do you love anyone right now?
Yuppers, very much so. :) He's pretty awesome.

85. Do you think anyone will re post this
maybe

70s Party!

Whoa, how do I fit this all in one blog post? I may not be able to.

This weekend was busy but it sure didn't feel busy, it felt lazy, but I did so much stuff, it can't be lazy at all!

Friday was Shannon's 30th bday party and what a better way to celebrate than to have a 70s theme, since that's when she was born. We all dressed up. For a pictoral documentation of this go here:

From November2007

One thing I don't have pictures of from the bar is the firefighters from the firefighters calendar, they were there. I suppose they weren't as ripped as they looked in the calendar, but I thought they were pretty good looking. Might of had some good beer goggles by that point in the night though.

Also, ironically, the two worst dates of my life were there. I totally didn't remember either of their names. For those that have heard my bad date stories it was Staple Gun guy and Wall Punching guy. Luckily they didn't remember me, well if they did, they didn't approach me. I also can't believe I picked up regulars at the bar. I swear I asked them the leading questions to make sure they weren't regulars. Or, more egotistically, maybe they became regulars after they scored a date with me. I'm a pretty good catch.

We all had lots to drink, lots of dancing was done, I don't even remember some of the night apparently. I've never had that happen before. Saturday morning I was looking for my blue sweater, I realized that I left it in Darrell's car at the bar. Then he comes out of the living room with my sweater, I don't remember going to the car to get it before jumping in the cab. Scary. But nonetheless it was fun.

Saturday I had quite the headache. We decided to go for breakfast at Humpty's. I love the half litre of tomato juice I get there. The servers always question me when I order a humpty sized juice. "Are you sure you want that much tomato juice?" Of course I'm sure! But we went to the restaurant and waited forever for our food. The waitress finally comes and gives it to us and walks away fast. I look at mine and I can tell it's been sitting for a long time. It had hollandaise sauce on it, of course, but it had gellified. I touched Darrell's and his eggs were ice cold! We started eating it, we were starving by that time. The waitress didn't come back till the end of our meal, and was no where during the meal, I told her it was horrible and cold, and she tells us when we're done to just to walk out. Don't bother to pay. Weird, never had that happen before..... So yeah free cold breakfast.

We saw American Gangster that night. It was a pretty good movie, I enjoyed it. The beginning was a little slow for me, but it picked up.

Sunday I went for a walk to visit the muskrat and got some good pics of him in the above album. Also went to the pool for 2 hours to help Darrell with his swimming. I was quite impressed with the progress. And I ordered a tonne of greasy chinese food for supper and for lunches this week. mmmm, chicken chow mein, almond gai ding and szechuwan been. So yeah lots was done, but it didn't feel like alot, it was fairly relaxed.

Interesting Quote

From the 4-hour Workweek:

The opposite of Love is Indifference,
the opposite of Happiness is Boredom.


So true.