Well... you guys are out of the loop. Here's the loop.<---- here's you--->.
Let's see.
I quit my job at sev. That's right. QUIT! This week I got a job at the Sherwood personal care home as the assistant to the activity director. For the rest of the summer, I won't be working till the wee hours of the morning, I won't be working weekends (aside from the odd outing and nights of bingo), and I definitely won't be cooking anymore chicken, dealing with disgruntled customers and employees, or hating my job!
I get to exercise, go for coffee, make crafts, go for walks, play bingo and sing songs with the residents at the home. It's going to be quite the change!
So I'm quite excited about that! I'm a little nervous, with the not knowing what exactly to expect thing and all. Quitting was really hard, but my manager took it really well. It's such a relief!
Oh, did I mention that this home is 3 blocks from my house? No? Well it is!!!!!
Work will be a little tricky in the fall, but I believe that God will provide!
In more good and new news, I got a new foster brother today. As most of you know my mom works for CFS, and they've taken on a little boy to come and live with us. He's 11, and his name is Michael. He's a nice kid, not shy at all, seems well-mannered. I'm quite excited to have him around. Plus, he has a PS2. How can you beat that!
Anyway, I have to go prepare for tomorrow, as Becca and I are putting together some stuff for our Canada Day Celebrations!!!
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Saturday, June 25, 2005
My Dream Concert is Coming!
That's right.
The Foo Fighters are coming to Winnipeg! I have literally waited for years for my boys to come to town!!!!! I already have the tickets in my possession, and they were bloody expensive. Worth every penny though! They're bottom level seats, with access to the floor! Not like I'll be in my seat anyway. If you hear about some girl wandering backstage and abducting Taylor Hawkins, that was probably me. He's currently in the room at the end of the hall at my house. I gave him a bag of sour soothers to munch on while I'm at work. We'll jam later.
Seriously. It will be the Best. Concert. Ever. Better than Tegan and Sarah, better than Thornley, yes, even better than... Collective Soul and Waking Eyes. Dare I say all of them combined. Yes. Yes I do!
In other news....
I had a tooth pulled! Not all of them, just one. It was a real problem tooth. Had it filled like 3 times, a root canal was done on it. And then the filling fell out. That was the last straw. So, bye bye tooth on the bottom beside the bicuspid... I think. I dunno, beside the tooth that looks like a fang. It's so weird to have a tooth missing. I've been mourning its loss. I haven't had a space in my teeth since I lost my baby teeth! I'm probably going to get a bridge done though, because it was a favorite tooth of mine, and I have dental insurance that would surely cover it! HA HA! Take that, sev!
On another note,
My favorite holiday of the year is almost upon us! Canada Day! I'm not that patriotic (well, maybe a bit, but not to the point of any proud flag bearing American), but Canada Day is likely the bestest of all holidays ever. I think I've only worked once on a Canada Day, and the other 19 of them I have spent soaking up some sun, and getting a horrible, horrible tan. Then there are fireworks, and everyone's in a good mood, it's the long weekend, you can't lose! So, to all my other Canada Day appreciating friends out there.... party safe, and wear some sunscreen. And a bra. No one likes to see your boobies.
The Foo Fighters are coming to Winnipeg! I have literally waited for years for my boys to come to town!!!!! I already have the tickets in my possession, and they were bloody expensive. Worth every penny though! They're bottom level seats, with access to the floor! Not like I'll be in my seat anyway. If you hear about some girl wandering backstage and abducting Taylor Hawkins, that was probably me. He's currently in the room at the end of the hall at my house. I gave him a bag of sour soothers to munch on while I'm at work. We'll jam later.
Seriously. It will be the Best. Concert. Ever. Better than Tegan and Sarah, better than Thornley, yes, even better than... Collective Soul and Waking Eyes. Dare I say all of them combined. Yes. Yes I do!
In other news....
I had a tooth pulled! Not all of them, just one. It was a real problem tooth. Had it filled like 3 times, a root canal was done on it. And then the filling fell out. That was the last straw. So, bye bye tooth on the bottom beside the bicuspid... I think. I dunno, beside the tooth that looks like a fang. It's so weird to have a tooth missing. I've been mourning its loss. I haven't had a space in my teeth since I lost my baby teeth! I'm probably going to get a bridge done though, because it was a favorite tooth of mine, and I have dental insurance that would surely cover it! HA HA! Take that, sev!
On another note,
My favorite holiday of the year is almost upon us! Canada Day! I'm not that patriotic (well, maybe a bit, but not to the point of any proud flag bearing American), but Canada Day is likely the bestest of all holidays ever. I think I've only worked once on a Canada Day, and the other 19 of them I have spent soaking up some sun, and getting a horrible, horrible tan. Then there are fireworks, and everyone's in a good mood, it's the long weekend, you can't lose! So, to all my other Canada Day appreciating friends out there.... party safe, and wear some sunscreen. And a bra. No one likes to see your boobies.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
My Sweet Turkey
Hey guys!
Sorry I've been abandoning you in the blog world. I've been doomed to work a few night shifts at the 'ol sev, and exhaustion has definitely taken over! It's hard to believe that I was stuck in this routine for almost 2 years! The work is hard, but if you bust your ass for the first half of your shift, you can chill outside for a while with the mosquitoes!
Today is my little brother's 20th birthday! Happy birthday Calan! Girls, he's still available, and is funny as hell. It's always special (well it wasn't when I was a kid, in fact, Calan used to bug me about it), because for the next 18 days, Calan and I are the same age! How cool is that?
I don't have a whole lot to update about. One of these days, I'll sit down and write a real blog instead of just random updates. I'm sorry, but between sleeping, working and somehow trying to fit in family and a social life, I just don't have as much time on my hands as I did while I was at school!
Hmmmm..... OH! Tonight while I was filling the cooler (I believe I had made it to the bottom of the third door, which would be the Pepsi 2L rack), the most awesomest song popped into my head, and I couldn't stop snickering to myself about it all night! Here are the lyrics!
Since you've been gone
Well, I feel like I've been chewing on tinfoil
Since you've been gone
It's like I got a great big mouthful of cod liver oil
Oh well, I'm feelin like I stuck my hand
Inside a blender and turned it on
You know, I've been in a buttload of pain
Since you've been gone
(Since you've been gone)
I couldn't feel any worse if you dropped
A two-ton bowling ball on my toes
(Since you've been gone)
It couldn't hurt any more if you shoved
A red-hot cactus up my nose
Since you've been gone
Well, it feels like I'm getting tetanus shots every day
Since you've been gone
It's like I've got an ice cream headache that won't go away
Ever since that day you left me
I've been so miserable, my dear
I feel almost as bad as I did
When you were still here
Man, that song is awesome. I *heart* Weird Al. And I know that Brett is going to comment about cousin Louie, and how everything you know is wrong... but most of you won't get that unless you're core. Anyway, sorry again for the feeble attempt, but at least you know I'm not dead!
Sorry I've been abandoning you in the blog world. I've been doomed to work a few night shifts at the 'ol sev, and exhaustion has definitely taken over! It's hard to believe that I was stuck in this routine for almost 2 years! The work is hard, but if you bust your ass for the first half of your shift, you can chill outside for a while with the mosquitoes!
Today is my little brother's 20th birthday! Happy birthday Calan! Girls, he's still available, and is funny as hell. It's always special (well it wasn't when I was a kid, in fact, Calan used to bug me about it), because for the next 18 days, Calan and I are the same age! How cool is that?
I don't have a whole lot to update about. One of these days, I'll sit down and write a real blog instead of just random updates. I'm sorry, but between sleeping, working and somehow trying to fit in family and a social life, I just don't have as much time on my hands as I did while I was at school!
Hmmmm..... OH! Tonight while I was filling the cooler (I believe I had made it to the bottom of the third door, which would be the Pepsi 2L rack), the most awesomest song popped into my head, and I couldn't stop snickering to myself about it all night! Here are the lyrics!
Since you've been gone
Well, I feel like I've been chewing on tinfoil
Since you've been gone
It's like I got a great big mouthful of cod liver oil
Oh well, I'm feelin like I stuck my hand
Inside a blender and turned it on
You know, I've been in a buttload of pain
Since you've been gone
(Since you've been gone)
I couldn't feel any worse if you dropped
A two-ton bowling ball on my toes
(Since you've been gone)
It couldn't hurt any more if you shoved
A red-hot cactus up my nose
Since you've been gone
Well, it feels like I'm getting tetanus shots every day
Since you've been gone
It's like I've got an ice cream headache that won't go away
Ever since that day you left me
I've been so miserable, my dear
I feel almost as bad as I did
When you were still here
Man, that song is awesome. I *heart* Weird Al. And I know that Brett is going to comment about cousin Louie, and how everything you know is wrong... but most of you won't get that unless you're core. Anyway, sorry again for the feeble attempt, but at least you know I'm not dead!
Thursday, June 16, 2005
It Was About This Time Last Year....
That I woke up early in the evening to spend a regular time hanging out with my brothers and company. I had just returned from a weekend at the lake. It was a fun weekend, good times. My student loan came through, Taralee and Stew got engaged. Excellent.
But at about 11:30, a cute guy came into work as I was cashing out and asked to talk to me. Long story short, he asked me out. It was very cute. And Rochelle hasn't stopped teasing me since that night. Ahhh yes, the last year has been fun. Happy one-year-versary!
But at about 11:30, a cute guy came into work as I was cashing out and asked to talk to me. Long story short, he asked me out. It was very cute. And Rochelle hasn't stopped teasing me since that night. Ahhh yes, the last year has been fun. Happy one-year-versary!
Monday, June 13, 2005
Meh
Hmmm what new to tell you?
I had the weekend off. It's been really nice, as today is my 4th day without working. NICE!
Friday, I found out that the summer ministry team from CPC was in Boissevain. After a few phone calls, I confirmed it, and the plans were set. But not before a little shopping during the afternoon. I bought some cute tops for the wedding that Brett and I went to on Saturday, and I also bought some tshirts with names of cities on them that I've never been to. So it was quite productive!
I then went and picked Brett up from the office, and we headed off to Applebee's to eat. Is it wrong to order a dessert if you've eaten beforehand? I mean, I wasn't all that hungry, and getting an appetizer would have been a waste of money, right? Brett just likes to tease, I think.
Anyway, off to Boissevain. Is that how you spell it? I don't know. Anyway, we went down to see the gang, and had a good time. Steve Mitchell was great, his stunts are fun too. It was good to see them, and I think they were glad to see a familiar face too, because they've only got a couple of weeks left on their trip, and I'm guessing they're fairly tired and ready to head home for the summer. We left in good time, but it still turned out to be a late night for me, as I got home at like 2am.
Saturday was fun. Kaldon and Heidi got married! They had a very beautiful wedding, lots of white pillar candles, and classy lookin stuff. I actually don't mind getting all dressed up anymore. I did my toes, wore a skirt, and a flirty pink shirt! I know, ME in a skirt! Taralee welcomed me to the life of a high maintenace girl. It's quite funny, because I used to tease her about being high maintenance. All well. Can I blame Brett for it? Probably. He looks really nice all done up too!
A nice and important sidenote for you all as well: Stop asking me, or casually mentioning, or teasing, or trying to be subtle about Brett, and goings on in our relationship. The only thing you need to know is that we're still dating, and anything else isn't really any of your business unless I tell you about it, ok? I don't find it funny when you try and hint about weddings, or ask if things are happening, or if I know when 'it's' going to happen. I don't know, I don't want to know, and I haven't been thinking about it, ok?!?!?!?! (this means you too, mom!) So back off!
Now that that's off my chest, Sunday was a nice day too! Church was really nice. It was the first time in ages that I've heard Pastor Mike preach. He did a really powerful message about unity, and we did communion together. It was very cool. After church, Taralee and Stewart ivited Brett and I over for lunch. It was so nice just getting to sit down with them, even though they are a funny couple. It's just been so nuts since I got home, and Sunday was the first time that I've spent time with them, aside from music practise! We caught up on life, music, and the importance of being ignorant about bidets.
After lunch, we drove off to Virden, where Bret had a baseball game. I missed the first inning and a bit of the second though, because mom and I got chatting, and mom and dad were discussing the construction of their new deck, and perhaps hot tub. So as you can see, it was quite important. I headed off to the game and soaked up some sun on the very uncomfortable wooden stands. It payed off though, my face and arms are a little pink today! hurray! The boys lost to Virden, but everyone knows that Hamiota is better, and they were just a little off yesterday. It's ok. After that, we went out for supper with Brett's family, and headed to my mom and dad's to watch Family Guy, and other random tv shows. A well rounded day!
Today I haven't really done much at all, aside from blogging, and paying my roger's bill. I made a Quesedilla with refried beans (mmmmm!!!), watched dr phil, checked email, and watched more tv! How exciting. But alas, it's back to work tomorrow, and I have no idea when I get off again. Brett's off to Edmonton starting Wednesday (which, by the way is 1 year... you're allowed to know that one), so I won't be missing much during my evening sentence.
Anyway, that's it for me. Later!
I had the weekend off. It's been really nice, as today is my 4th day without working. NICE!
Friday, I found out that the summer ministry team from CPC was in Boissevain. After a few phone calls, I confirmed it, and the plans were set. But not before a little shopping during the afternoon. I bought some cute tops for the wedding that Brett and I went to on Saturday, and I also bought some tshirts with names of cities on them that I've never been to. So it was quite productive!
I then went and picked Brett up from the office, and we headed off to Applebee's to eat. Is it wrong to order a dessert if you've eaten beforehand? I mean, I wasn't all that hungry, and getting an appetizer would have been a waste of money, right? Brett just likes to tease, I think.
Anyway, off to Boissevain. Is that how you spell it? I don't know. Anyway, we went down to see the gang, and had a good time. Steve Mitchell was great, his stunts are fun too. It was good to see them, and I think they were glad to see a familiar face too, because they've only got a couple of weeks left on their trip, and I'm guessing they're fairly tired and ready to head home for the summer. We left in good time, but it still turned out to be a late night for me, as I got home at like 2am.
Saturday was fun. Kaldon and Heidi got married! They had a very beautiful wedding, lots of white pillar candles, and classy lookin stuff. I actually don't mind getting all dressed up anymore. I did my toes, wore a skirt, and a flirty pink shirt! I know, ME in a skirt! Taralee welcomed me to the life of a high maintenace girl. It's quite funny, because I used to tease her about being high maintenance. All well. Can I blame Brett for it? Probably. He looks really nice all done up too!
A nice and important sidenote for you all as well: Stop asking me, or casually mentioning, or teasing, or trying to be subtle about Brett, and goings on in our relationship. The only thing you need to know is that we're still dating, and anything else isn't really any of your business unless I tell you about it, ok? I don't find it funny when you try and hint about weddings, or ask if things are happening, or if I know when 'it's' going to happen. I don't know, I don't want to know, and I haven't been thinking about it, ok?!?!?!?! (this means you too, mom!) So back off!
Now that that's off my chest, Sunday was a nice day too! Church was really nice. It was the first time in ages that I've heard Pastor Mike preach. He did a really powerful message about unity, and we did communion together. It was very cool. After church, Taralee and Stewart ivited Brett and I over for lunch. It was so nice just getting to sit down with them, even though they are a funny couple. It's just been so nuts since I got home, and Sunday was the first time that I've spent time with them, aside from music practise! We caught up on life, music, and the importance of being ignorant about bidets.
After lunch, we drove off to Virden, where Bret had a baseball game. I missed the first inning and a bit of the second though, because mom and I got chatting, and mom and dad were discussing the construction of their new deck, and perhaps hot tub. So as you can see, it was quite important. I headed off to the game and soaked up some sun on the very uncomfortable wooden stands. It payed off though, my face and arms are a little pink today! hurray! The boys lost to Virden, but everyone knows that Hamiota is better, and they were just a little off yesterday. It's ok. After that, we went out for supper with Brett's family, and headed to my mom and dad's to watch Family Guy, and other random tv shows. A well rounded day!
Today I haven't really done much at all, aside from blogging, and paying my roger's bill. I made a Quesedilla with refried beans (mmmmm!!!), watched dr phil, checked email, and watched more tv! How exciting. But alas, it's back to work tomorrow, and I have no idea when I get off again. Brett's off to Edmonton starting Wednesday (which, by the way is 1 year... you're allowed to know that one), so I won't be missing much during my evening sentence.
Anyway, that's it for me. Later!
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
My Week
Hey guys! I know I don't do this as often as I should, but working full time, driving every couple of days, and trying to fit family and significant others inbetween is harder than you think!
My summer is going well. It seems soggy so far. Becca moved to a new apartment here in Brandon on 26th street, and it's a very lovely place. It was sad to see her move out of our old place though. I guess it marked the end of our era. But as the Beatles have put it 'life goes on', and so will we, right? And besides, we've had too much fun shopping for things to decorate and accessorize with. I'm quite excited for her!
Work has been fun this week. I was put on days for the week to train the Post Office that we have at our sev, and I've caught on so quickly that they're throwing me in there all by myself next week! Working in a postal outlet is a bit challenging, there's things to remember, and computers! I like computers!
I had a job interview to work 3/4 time at a daycare yesterday. I got along well with the lady, and we hit it off, so I guess we'll see what comes of it. You never know if you're overqualified, or if someone else fits the job better than you, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed, because I would get weekends off, and I wouldn't have to work there in the evenings at all! I'll have to do about 10-15 hours a week with sev still, but that's less than two whole shifts. And you'd better believe that I won't be working weekends at all if I get this gig. So yes, it's not as perfect as that other job, but I'd get to hang out with about 8 kids everyday (I'm not sure if that's good or bad), and get to see my Brett at nighttime, just like he wants! I want it too, don't worry!
The dayshift at work is so much more laid back than evenings. You hang out, gossip with Kelly the manager, serve some old people their coffee and daily newspapers. It's nice. I don't even mind having to get up at 6 or 6:30 everyday! Time also flies too, because there's vendors coming, and there's more paperwork to do, and the people are more polite, and not a bunch of whiny kids or punk teenagers.
Yeah. Brett is doing well... I think! I don't really get to see him all that much. I may as well be in Saskatoon! But he's so busy with CASB, and he's got a bunch of other CASB related things, along with moving and doing work on top of that. I miss him so! But we'll get to hang out this weekend, as Kaldon and Heidi are getting married, and we're invited.
Things at mom and dad's are fine too. In case I hadn't mentioned it before, my mom is working with CFS, and she absolutely loves it. It seems like a job that is built for her. She loves doing that type of stuff. My dad has a side job doing some safety work for some petroleum company too. So things seem good there. The boys seem to be doing fine too. Tyler is in the process of publishing his first book, and it looks like it will be a good one. You can check out his blog in my links, or let me know if you're interested in buying a copy. I know I will be.
Other than that, I don't have much more to say. My cheques finally came in. So that's a huge relief! Praise God! Got to run!
My summer is going well. It seems soggy so far. Becca moved to a new apartment here in Brandon on 26th street, and it's a very lovely place. It was sad to see her move out of our old place though. I guess it marked the end of our era. But as the Beatles have put it 'life goes on', and so will we, right? And besides, we've had too much fun shopping for things to decorate and accessorize with. I'm quite excited for her!
Work has been fun this week. I was put on days for the week to train the Post Office that we have at our sev, and I've caught on so quickly that they're throwing me in there all by myself next week! Working in a postal outlet is a bit challenging, there's things to remember, and computers! I like computers!
I had a job interview to work 3/4 time at a daycare yesterday. I got along well with the lady, and we hit it off, so I guess we'll see what comes of it. You never know if you're overqualified, or if someone else fits the job better than you, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed, because I would get weekends off, and I wouldn't have to work there in the evenings at all! I'll have to do about 10-15 hours a week with sev still, but that's less than two whole shifts. And you'd better believe that I won't be working weekends at all if I get this gig. So yes, it's not as perfect as that other job, but I'd get to hang out with about 8 kids everyday (I'm not sure if that's good or bad), and get to see my Brett at nighttime, just like he wants! I want it too, don't worry!
The dayshift at work is so much more laid back than evenings. You hang out, gossip with Kelly the manager, serve some old people their coffee and daily newspapers. It's nice. I don't even mind having to get up at 6 or 6:30 everyday! Time also flies too, because there's vendors coming, and there's more paperwork to do, and the people are more polite, and not a bunch of whiny kids or punk teenagers.
Yeah. Brett is doing well... I think! I don't really get to see him all that much. I may as well be in Saskatoon! But he's so busy with CASB, and he's got a bunch of other CASB related things, along with moving and doing work on top of that. I miss him so! But we'll get to hang out this weekend, as Kaldon and Heidi are getting married, and we're invited.
Things at mom and dad's are fine too. In case I hadn't mentioned it before, my mom is working with CFS, and she absolutely loves it. It seems like a job that is built for her. She loves doing that type of stuff. My dad has a side job doing some safety work for some petroleum company too. So things seem good there. The boys seem to be doing fine too. Tyler is in the process of publishing his first book, and it looks like it will be a good one. You can check out his blog in my links, or let me know if you're interested in buying a copy. I know I will be.
Other than that, I don't have much more to say. My cheques finally came in. So that's a huge relief! Praise God! Got to run!
Thursday, June 02, 2005
My Night Driving
It's been raining cats and dogs here for the past few days. Apparently like two towns over got like 7 inches of rain yesterday. It's nuts! God truly is a mad scientist. He's core.
I'm Neptune, God of the sea! I sink ships and conjure up storms!
ahem. Sorry, Family Guy is on right now....
Back to the storm... Last night, as I was driving, it was raining so hard that I couldn't even see the highway with the wiperblades going full blast. It was fricken nutso!!!!
Nicole, I have good news! Giant Tiger opened in Brandon on Saturday! Woot!
Not a lot of excitement in my life, but Becca moved to a snazzy apartment. It has so much closet space. Brett is also in the process of moving as well, but he doesn't move to his place until the 8th.
I got the cutest cell phone this past weekend, and a pair of rollerblades. And new contacts. Yay for vision.
Things are going well with work and life and such. Of course there are frustrations, but things seem to be going well for me lately.
On an unusual note, I've run out of things to tell you about. Bye!
I'm Neptune, God of the sea! I sink ships and conjure up storms!
ahem. Sorry, Family Guy is on right now....
Back to the storm... Last night, as I was driving, it was raining so hard that I couldn't even see the highway with the wiperblades going full blast. It was fricken nutso!!!!
Nicole, I have good news! Giant Tiger opened in Brandon on Saturday! Woot!
Not a lot of excitement in my life, but Becca moved to a snazzy apartment. It has so much closet space. Brett is also in the process of moving as well, but he doesn't move to his place until the 8th.
I got the cutest cell phone this past weekend, and a pair of rollerblades. And new contacts. Yay for vision.
Things are going well with work and life and such. Of course there are frustrations, but things seem to be going well for me lately.
On an unusual note, I've run out of things to tell you about. Bye!
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