Thursday, May 29, 2008

Groceries

I have almost no groceries in my house. Last night I picked up some things to tide me over:

Lettuce
Field Greens
Parsley

(Alright I lied this stuff is for Bunnyrat)

Nachos
Salsa
Milk

What more does a person need to live on?

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Stolen from Erika and Sarah

Why are you not going out with the person you want to?
Well I am.

Where's the last place you went?:
Work, work, work

Are you looking forward to something as of right now?:
Looking forward to ball tonight, then prolly back to work :(

When will you next kiss the last person you kissed?:
I dunno, maybe in a couple hours?

Have you ever worn false eyelashes?:
no, I don't have patience for stuff like that.

At the moment, are you more warm or cold?:
I'm just right

Do you find guys with facial piercings attractive?:
no, I like the more clean cut guys I guess

When was the last time you saw snow?:
It's been a little while now

Who are your favourite people to talk to when you're down?:
Barbara and Toni

Who was the last person to insult you to your face?:
not sure

Has anyone ever tried to shove their religion in your face?:
Yup, highschool was a minefield for that sort of thing

Who was the last person you sat next to?:
I'm sitting next to Jared and Hayley right now

What did you do today?:
Got up, got ready, played with Bunnyrat, came to work

What did you do yesterday?:
Exactly the same, cept went for a run and played with Bunnyrat some more

Who can you tell anything to?:
Barbarab, Toni, Ryan, my Dad, I'm pretty open

What are your plans for tomorrow?:
Same as today but watching ball after work

What are you thinking about right now?:
Why the heck are they inserting rows into this query?

Do you smile often?:
all the time

Do you prefer an ocean or pool?:
I love both

When was the last time you cried?:
I really don't remember

Why is your relationship status the way it is?:
Because I like it that way with the right person

How long is your hair?:
Shoulder length

Last thing you ate?:
A bagel and cream cheese

Who last sent you a text message?:
Brad it looks like

Last person you hugged?:
Ryan

Who do you dislike currently?:
There's no one I dislike

Are you wearing makeup?:
Yuppers

If you could have something right now, what would it be?:
I have everything I could need or want

Your heart is racing, who are you standing next to?:
Ryan, he, he

Something you hate more than anything?:
socially awkward people

Tears are falling from your eyes, what's the reason?:
By the time that happens, I've been pushing aside stuff that's bothering me until it builds up and then when I can't open a jar or something stupid, it all comes spilling out. I'm a jar cryer.

Have you kissed anyone in the past month?:
Yup :)

Is tomorrow going to be a good day/night?:
It will be very good

Are you in a good mood?:
Yup

Would you rather get up early or sleep in?:
Get up early in the summer, sleep in in the winter

Are you wearing anything?:
Yup, comfy comfy clothes 'cause I'm going to be here forever today

Are you paranoid about something?:
nah

Does it take a lot to make you cry?:
oh yeah, see the above

Wanting to tell someone something?:
Kinda but they know I think

What would you do with five million dollars?:
quit my job and travel a while, but hold some back in a high interest savings account and live off the interest

What do you think about toe socks?:
they annoy my feet

Would you rather watch a romantic movie or a really gory one?:
Probably gore but it depends on the cheesy-ness of the romantic one, there are a couple I really like.

If you had to live off one type of fruit, which would you pick?:
Watermelon

What are some of your nervous habits?:
Fidgeting

If you had to move in with a friend, which one would you pick?:
I like my space. Bunnyrat counts as a friend.

What is your favourite curse word?:
I dunno, don't use them too often

Do you have a favourite toilet paper brand?:
Charmin, like wiping your bum with a pillow

How long does it take you to get ready?:
30 mins, shower or no shower

Would you change yourself to make someone like you?:
no, I'm past that stage

Are you the type of person people should take seriously, or should they think you're joking most of the time?:
A little of column A, a little of column B

When you like someone, and they don't know about it, are you the type who wants to tell them, or them to make a move first?:
Well I asked Ryan out first. But that was because I was giving him super mixed signals and beating myself up for it later. And I didn't want him to get snatched up in the meantime.

Does it annoy you when people say their heart is "broken"?:
Nope, 'cause it sure does hurt.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Still the crazy cat lady

Here's some statics on the different routes home from work. I walk 7 blocks home everyday.

7th Ave
# of Cats Seen: 2
# of friendly Cats: 0


8th Ave
# of Cats Seen : 8
# of friendly Cats: 4


9th Ave
# of Cats Seen : 6
# of friendly Cats: 1


Spadina
# of Cats Seen : 2
# of friendly Cats
: 2

For the record I usually walk down 8th :)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Fun in da Sun

May Long! Spring Break! Whooo!

I have a nice tan from the weekend, mission accomplished. We went out to my lake on Friday, it was so nice out. On Saturday, Ryan was put to work unloading the new peddle boat out of the truck. It's a pretty nice boat, has a little bit of a design flaw, it needs some weight in the front to be able to go fast and steer. So Ryan peddled me around the lake for a while (it's really not that bad of a design flaw...), Dave came out to visit, we played some Bocce and did some suntanning, we went for a canoe ride, I also escaped paddling on this one too, we made s'mores, all in all a fun day, somewhere in there I got a piggyback from Ryan and he also did all the real driving. I'm pretty spoiled.

The next day we headed to Ryan's parent's cottage at Christopher lake. It's a little different than what I'm used to. "Where are all the boat houses?" Bunnyrat made friends with Ryan's Mom's cats and dog. Although the one cat kept on trying to paw at Bunnyrat and would sit there and stare at her. Bunnyrat wasn't really thrilled with that one. The others were just fine. We had a campfire there too and got to sit in the neighbors hot tub. We played Ticket to Ride, which I'm starting to get hooked on. It's a pretty fun board game. I thought I won this one for sure and then we tallied up the points and Ryan beat me by 7! It was his first time playing! Bah, and 7 points is the difference of one 4 car train, so frustrating. Oh well, it was fun, nevertheless.

Oh may long how I love thee, back to real life again, sigh....

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Change is good

From the beginning of this year to now my life has completely changed. My mood has completely changed, everything is so different.

It just goes to show that when you get unhappy, change is an answer. It can be hard and scary but so worth it. Dan always used to tell me all the time that he didn't like change and he was so unhappy at that time. I never understood that. Life is all about change and managing it with someone is half the adventure.

My new job just rocks. I like everyone at it and even play frisbee with a bunch of them on an Ultimate Team. I get to do Management I found out yesterday! Yay! I'm really excited about that. That's where I've been trying to get to for a while. I haven't even been here 2 months either, but it feels so great to be around people that see the potential in you. One of our people is leaving though, that's why I have the opportunity, and that's freaky because he has so much knowledge! Scary, but good scary. It's all so exciting!

My personal life rocks too at the moment. I really like Ryan and I hope he sticks around. I don't seem to get tired of him, which is odd for me, usually I like my space, but he entertains me and takes care of me and Bunnyrat. We were joking yesterday that he's locked into this for another 2 months since I have his bday present under way and then I need to stick around for that to be reciprocated at my bday. He doesn't seem to be jealous of my successes but rather supports me in them, that's a change from past relationships. It's all good. All good. We're going to my cottage for half the weekend and then to his cottage for the rest of the weekend. Ah, lake and sun and campfire and running and ball and frisbee and peddleboating..... So excited.

I'm trying to plan out some more vacations for this year. I think I'm going to aim to go to NY at the end of summer, and Italy in the late fall. And definitely Mexico in the winter that's a non contest.

On a completely different note, Ryan and I tried out the new Mexican Restaurant in town La Bamba. It was amazing! Well the food was amazing! Better than EE Burittos. We had nachos as an appetizer, the plate was huge, and I've never had guacamole that delicious before, so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be back! The main course was delicious too, oh all so good!

Gobbledygoop

Stolen from Crystal:

Ever dropped a cell phone?
Yes, that's part of the criteria when I buy a cell.

Smoke?
noppers

Sleep with or without clothes?
either or, depends how cold I am

Do you believe in astrology?
not really, but I think it's fun

What was the last text message you received?
Call me when you're free from the Dreamboat

Pick a lyric, any lyric?
Don't say goodbye, say good journey

Have you ever been in the hospital?
A few times for me, lots of times for others

What is something people say to you that always gets on your nerves?
I dunno, doesn't really happen

Name something you have in common with all your siblings?
We both like video games

What was the most amount of physical pain you have ever been in?
Probably 2 years ago when I had either food poisoning or Crohn's flare ups. I think I was just way too stressed and it was causing me physical pain.

Who is the last person you wrote a letter to on paper?
I kinda wrote a letter to Ryan, it was more of a post-it note on a bagel....

Have you ever had the same dream more than once?
yeah, when I think life is spiralling out of control I dream that I re-live June 8th 2006. And then I re-read my blog after and realize the dream was much better than the real thing I went through. Either way that dream hasn't happened for a long long time.

If you were in an emergency situation and you had to deliver a baby, could you do it?
I guess, I'd prefer not too. I'd rather just be knocked out and then when I woke up, I'd have a baby. That sounds like a much better idea, no?

Do You Prefer Regular Or Chocolate Milk?
Skim Milk please

Favourite location?
If I told you, you'd go there and it wouldn't be a secret spot anymore. I have a couple in S'toon.

Wish someone was next to you this morning when you woke up?
Someone was next to me when I woke up. I was glad he was.

Spell your full name without a E,S,Y,I,R,A,L:
cndc wngtn

How many times have you had your heart broken?
Once really really bad.

Hugged someone you didn't know?:
yuppers

Been on the phone until the sun came up?
I don't think so


Twos

Two Names You Go By:
1. Candice
2. Candy

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. I'm pretty content
2.

Two things you did last night:
1. Played Ball - I hit a Double!
2. Watched Ryan play ball

Two people you talked to last on the phone?
1. My mom
2. Ryan

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. Getting my haircut
2. Going for a run

Have you ever:

thrown up on yourself?
possibly

thrown up on someone else?
yes, lesson learned, do not attempt to drown your sorrows in alcohol while at a good friend's wedding and confronted with your ex-fiance in the wedding party. Otherwise you end up crying in a coat room throwing up on him.

Who were the last people you sat at dinner with?
This is going to be a really boring survey. Ryan


Finish the sentence:

Life as we know it is . . .amazingly wonderful

If I had a million dollars . . .I would put it in a high interest savings account and then retire early

NOW

Is your hair up? nope
Is your phone right beside you? yup, work and cell
Do you miss someone? no
Do you wish you were somewhere else? nope
Who's the last person you messaged? I dunno, I just end up phoning

Alphabet

LETTER A
Are you available? no way
what is your age?25
what annoys you? annoying people

THE LETTER B
Do you live in a big house? It's huge! 27 floors!

THE LETTER E
Have you ever been in the emergency room? ya
Do you have both your ears pierced? ya

THE LETTER F
Do you use fly swatters? I don't think I own one
Have you ever used a foghorn? yes...

THE LETTER G
Do you chew gum? no, it hurts my jaw

THE LETTER H
How are you? excited!
What color is your hair? brown with blonde highlights
Do you live in a house? condo

THE LETTER I
What's your favorite ice cream? cherry cheescake or Cookies'n cream or peanut butter chocolate

THE LETTER J
What's your favorite jelly bean? red
Do you wear jewelry? I have a pretty beaded pendant on right now.

THE LETTER K
Do you want kids? Eventually, not soon

THE LETTER L
When was the last time you said I love you? At lunch to my family's answering machine. I love you answering machine.


THE LETTER M
Do you still watch Disney movies? ha, ha yup
Do you like mangos? I love mangos

THE LETTER N
Do you have a nickname? candy I guess

THE LETTER O
Do you like the ocean?sure, I guess, haven't been around it for a significant amount of time.

THE LETTER P
What's a personality trait you look for in people? Honesty

THE LETTER Q
Ever had your oil changed at the quick stop? no...

THE LETTER R
You watch reality tv? not really
Are you one to cry? Depends, I do when I have to. I at least let myself do it now.

THE LETTER S
Do you prefer sun or rain? Sun
Do you like snow? I like snowboarding, and toboganning

THE LETTER T
When was the last time you slept in a tent? Last summer

THE LETTER U
Are you wearing underwear? yup

THE LETTER V
Whats the worst veggie? Parsnips
Where do you want to go on vacation? New York, Italy, Mexico, Dominican, Japan, Australia. I'll do a couple of those this year it's looking like :)

THE LETTER W
What's your worst habit? Fidgeting or poking people

THE LETTER X
Have you ever had an x-ray? a few

THE LETTER Y
Do you like the color yellow? Sure
What's one thing you yearn for? I dunno, I have everything I need to be happy

THE LETTER Z
What's your zodiac sign? Cancer


More random:

What would you do if your best friend went out with your ex?
Been there done that, obviously not my best friend anymore. She knew the circumstance and still went behind my back.

Pick one: green or gold? Both, go Campbell!

What's your sport?
Ball

Do you know how to keep a convo going?
Most of the time, sometimes I drop the ball.

Do you like the rain?
It has it's purpose

What hat would you rock?
I rock them all, with a drink in a pineapple on hand.

Were you ever with someone completely different to you:
Yup, it didn't really work out.

Have you ever had a crush on someone that was in a relationship:
no, they get put in to my unavailable category at the get go.

When was the last time you were told you were beautiful?
I get told I'm pretty all the time and that's fine by me :)

What is bothering you right now?
absolutely nothing at the moment, the karma gods have been good to me lately and I hope to return it to others!

I'll bet you miss someone right now?
no I really don't

Are you easily scared by horror/thriller films?
A little but I like them.

If you were given $100, would you spend it, or save it?
Save!

If there was a large spider in the room, would you stay?
I'd name him Bob and then see how long I'd have to touch his legs for for him to move. Then I'd grab Pumpkin and put him beside the spider to see what he would do.

Do you have any enemies?
none

When was the last time you were truly happy with your life?
Right now, I've got it all together finally, every piece.

When is the last time you made someone else cry?
Possibly a couple months ago. (whoops!)

Would you be able to date someone who had a kid with someone else?
I don't think I could. I'm not ready for that.

Last person you had a deep and meaningful convo with?
maybe Ryan?

Reason behind why you last cried?
I don't remember the last time I cried.

Do you have a deep dark secret?
no, my life is an open book.

What was the last thing you ever got grounded for?
I never really got grounded ever

What was your childhood nickname?
Don't think I had one

What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
I dunno

Who(opposite sex and your own) would you want to be tied to for 24 hours?
Ryan and Shannon

Who do you blame for your mood today?
Me, I'm awesome.

Have you ever seen a dead body?
no and I don't intend on it

How do you vent your anger?
go for a run or bike, do some writing. Then when I have some thoughts collected and have figured out what exactly I'm angry about I'll talk about it.

Are most of your friends virgins?
ha, ha no

Are you a mama's child or a daddy's child?
prolly Dad

Who was the last person you took a picture with?
Ryan again

Is anything alive in your room?
Bunnyrat if she's under the bed looking for trouble.

Have you ever had a broken rib?
noppers

Friday, May 09, 2008

Straw, straw everywhere!

Another crazy week. Frisbee here, ball there. Trying to get my patio in order. I found some chair pads that match my patio set and balcony finally! But then I ran out of propane for the BBQ :( I can't win. But all is well because I decided to buy a brand new shiny BBQ this weekend :) So I'll be entertaining in style.

My parents are coming this weekend to help me with the closet. Also we're all seeing Phantom of the Opera this weekend. I'm looking forward to it, I've heard so many great things!

Tonight I'm heading to Barb and Brant's for a BBQ. I decided that since I hadn't cooked for a while I'd make something for it. So I bought ingredients for my famous dip ( mostly so Brant wouldn't whine) but then I found this recipe for a Santa Fe Salad and decided I'd make that as well. I didn't know how much the recipe would make so I doubled it. Apparently one would have been fine, the dip is massive and the salad is even more massive. Plus I even have extra dip. The salad has black beans and red peppers and is in a homemade chili lime dressing, it's delicious, I taste tested it on Ryan yesterday. I kinda like having him around, he's handy.

I bought Bunnyrat a new bed on the weekend. It was straw, I thought it would solve the "sleeping in the litter box" problem and give her something to chew. The first day it looked great! She was sleeping in it and everything, the cage looked so clean, she looked comfy. Day 2 though, the whole bed was torn apart. Straw everywhere! And to add to it, she emptied out the hay rack on top of it all. It was the hugest mess ever! On to the next great idea.

Friday, May 02, 2008

zoom

This week went by so fast! I can't believe it's friday. I can't believe all the stuff that was accomplished this week.

It was a little rainy here, but still warm. Monday I told Ryan to come to our frisbee practice. He's pretty good actually and fast. Although doing frisbee drills against him we don't really get much practice, he's much better and faster than I am.

Tuesday it was nice out, hot even. Ryan and I went for a good run by Gabriel Dumont part, and then we went to the batting cages. We both wanted to practice. He fixed my swing for me, so expect some triples or home runs this season. Then we stuffed our faces at Fuddruckers. I know, great way to end a night of exercise! It's kinda really nice to have someone around that can keep up to me, actually sometimes I'm the one that can't keep up in this relationship.

The next day I couldn't move my wrist. Some of my project timelines look like a 5 year old drew them up. I'm glad I bought new batting gloves, I'd really be in pain if I didn't have them. It was girls night that day, I needed it.

Then yesterday I kinda stuck around home, I started to really clean off my balcony. I bought a heavy duty broom and started looking for some patio cushions and covers. All I came home with was the broom. I couldn't find the rest yet, maybe it's too early in the season. I also plugged in my beer fridge and started filling it with coolers. Balcony season is here!

This weekend I need to work some OT at work. And I need to clear out my walk in closet, donate stuff to community living and take out my recycling. Get everything cleaned out for next weekend when my Dad will come and help me with my walk in closet. It'll be awesome. I might take some before and after pics....