I went to bed pretty early last night, around 9:30pm. That's early for me, especially on a Saturday night, but I was tired. The night before we had a movie night, we invited about 20 people, and I was so nervous that they would all show up, and thank goodness they didn't. About 13 came. We all got cozy in the basement and watched The Constant Gardener. I enjoyed, but it was a confusing one, it reminded me very much of The Pelican Breif, however this one took place in Africa. It was a late night then.
Yesterday I was a lazy bumb. Well sort of. I did 4 loads of laundry, and made a couple of cards. But other than that I didn't do much. For dinner we went to the Outback with Steve and Christa. I really liked it. My meal was yummy. If you've never been there, it's kind of like the Keg (price wise yikes!) but way more casual. They have a specialty called a bloomin' onion, and oh my it was sooooo yummy. I won't begin to describ it because it was something like I've never seen before, but it was good. Everyone had the steak, but I chose the "Alice Springs" chicken. They all said there was nothing too special about thier meal, but mine was chicken breast topped with mushrooms, bacon and 3 cheeses and had a yummy dipping sauce for it. I liked it. But again the price was steep.
After dinner we went back to Steve and Christa's place so Dave could fix up their computer. On our way, we pulled over to help some kid get out of a snow bank that he glided into. I think he was just going to fast around the bend. Then we came home.
Now it's Sunday. I'm up and will slowly get ready for church. I have Sunday School first, Christa will pick me up at 9:15am. After church we heading to the farm for the afternoon. I'm looking forward to that.
The sun is shining, the sky so blue, the snow is sparkling, it's a beautiful world out there today.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
Having the Big One
Mmmm, I decided to make myself a hot chocolate, then I remembered that I had whip cream in the fridge, and ahhhhh, it looked totally like a "Coffee House" hot chocolate, and mmmmm, it's ever so good. It's been ages since I've had a hot chocolate. Boy what I've been missing out on!
Did you know that pineapples grow from the ground? It's true, they sure do!
Today I found not one, not two, but three big mistakes that were done by my co-worker. Two of them were really bad. There's 3 people to our team, and I'm the Junior, and then there's a "group" and a "senior" administrator. These mistakes were done by the "group admin." and she never makes mistakes. I found it very odd that I found 3 of them in a row. The 2 that were really bad, I had to hand it over to the senior to call the company it involved, because I didn't feel comfortable doing that. All the while I didn't know how to tell Sandy about her mistakes, I guess I was just worried that she would take them the wrong way. Ahhh so I didn't.
That was my dilema of the day. Now that it's over, I could care less. I'm such a careless person aren't I? Lately I find myself really bored at work. I mean really, how can anyone find insurance exciting?!?! huh?! So I make events interesting, like the million personal phone calls the lady makes who sits across from me makes. Some days I really think she's going to die, I mean 2 weeks ago, apparently she thought she was having a heart attack. She left work early that day. Returning the next day, she could barely move because she threw her back out. So she left early that day as well. She returned the next day, making very important phone calls to different people, all the while believing that the ink in her new tattoo got in her blood stream and she must be having a very bad allergic reaction....although she didn't leave early that day, strange.....
I admit there are some days, when work is scarce, I spend a lot of time emailing. Last week I spent a morning emailing Kris back and fourth jokes, like this one:
Why can't lepers play hockey?
......because there could be a face off in the corner.
The more I work in an office the more I feel like I have the starring role in that movie "Office Space." I just take comfort in knowing that it's a good company, it's only 3 mins from home, and the benefits of working there is worth it......I guess!
Did you know that pineapples grow from the ground? It's true, they sure do!
Today I found not one, not two, but three big mistakes that were done by my co-worker. Two of them were really bad. There's 3 people to our team, and I'm the Junior, and then there's a "group" and a "senior" administrator. These mistakes were done by the "group admin." and she never makes mistakes. I found it very odd that I found 3 of them in a row. The 2 that were really bad, I had to hand it over to the senior to call the company it involved, because I didn't feel comfortable doing that. All the while I didn't know how to tell Sandy about her mistakes, I guess I was just worried that she would take them the wrong way. Ahhh so I didn't.
That was my dilema of the day. Now that it's over, I could care less. I'm such a careless person aren't I? Lately I find myself really bored at work. I mean really, how can anyone find insurance exciting?!?! huh?! So I make events interesting, like the million personal phone calls the lady makes who sits across from me makes. Some days I really think she's going to die, I mean 2 weeks ago, apparently she thought she was having a heart attack. She left work early that day. Returning the next day, she could barely move because she threw her back out. So she left early that day as well. She returned the next day, making very important phone calls to different people, all the while believing that the ink in her new tattoo got in her blood stream and she must be having a very bad allergic reaction....although she didn't leave early that day, strange.....
I admit there are some days, when work is scarce, I spend a lot of time emailing. Last week I spent a morning emailing Kris back and fourth jokes, like this one:
Why can't lepers play hockey?
......because there could be a face off in the corner.
The more I work in an office the more I feel like I have the starring role in that movie "Office Space." I just take comfort in knowing that it's a good company, it's only 3 mins from home, and the benefits of working there is worth it......I guess!
Sunday, February 19, 2006
It's over
Today was a very busy day. I hosted a "welcome home" party for Steve and Sally. I spent most of Friday cleaning the house, and then yesterday some tidying up, even this morning I got around to vaccuuming. My parents arrived first at around 10:30, and then people started to arrive later in the afternoon. It was fun, the guys spent the majority of the afternoon in the basement watching Canada get their butts whipped by Finland, while us girls talked upstairs.
It's not easy being a host, for some it can be, but for me, I'm always looking for things that need to be done, or offered or prepared. I feel like I just ran a marathon. But I liked it. I wish my family lived closer, so they could just come and hang out here, because I want them to feel like my home is their home. I know that with time, they will feel like home here, and will make themselves at home when they come. But now everyone is gone, and the house is cleaned and put back together, Dave is watching "The Family Guy" yuck!
This week is my full week at work. I hate Sunday nights, at around this time when I know that tomorrow is Monday, and it could potentially be a very long week. But I try not to dwell on it.
My eyes are getting very heavy at this point. So I think I may get into my jammies and crawl into bed!
Goodnight!
It's not easy being a host, for some it can be, but for me, I'm always looking for things that need to be done, or offered or prepared. I feel like I just ran a marathon. But I liked it. I wish my family lived closer, so they could just come and hang out here, because I want them to feel like my home is their home. I know that with time, they will feel like home here, and will make themselves at home when they come. But now everyone is gone, and the house is cleaned and put back together, Dave is watching "The Family Guy" yuck!
This week is my full week at work. I hate Sunday nights, at around this time when I know that tomorrow is Monday, and it could potentially be a very long week. But I try not to dwell on it.
My eyes are getting very heavy at this point. So I think I may get into my jammies and crawl into bed!
Goodnight!
Thursday, February 16, 2006
What a messy day!
The alarm went off this morning saying that it was one of the biggest days of cancellation this winter. Even the universities were closed. The funny part was when I looked outside it didn't look bad. So off to work Dave and I went. It was a pretty normal day all around. This afternoon the power went out twice, that was exciting!
Volleyball was cancelled tonight, I was looking forward to having a night home to relax, but our satelite is out, so I can't even watch survivor! Oh well.
Valentines was nice. Dave took me to Whistle Bear Golf club for dinner on Saturday night. It was funny, because the appetizer was something odd, but strangely good! It had beets and mushrooms and baby sprouts. Odd eh?!
I feel a loss of words right now, I'm not sure why. Some days it's hard to come home and get back on the computer, maybe that is my problem.
This week at work, it's been Winter Spirit week, where each day had a theme. Today was Vegas day, I of course didn't participate today, because I wasn't creative enough, but some of the ladies that came in were hilarious, one as a bride, a couple as trailer trash gambling old ladies. It was hilarious! Tomorrow is beach day, I think I'll skip that one too! It's too cold out to wear shorts!
Volleyball was cancelled tonight, I was looking forward to having a night home to relax, but our satelite is out, so I can't even watch survivor! Oh well.
Valentines was nice. Dave took me to Whistle Bear Golf club for dinner on Saturday night. It was funny, because the appetizer was something odd, but strangely good! It had beets and mushrooms and baby sprouts. Odd eh?!
I feel a loss of words right now, I'm not sure why. Some days it's hard to come home and get back on the computer, maybe that is my problem.
This week at work, it's been Winter Spirit week, where each day had a theme. Today was Vegas day, I of course didn't participate today, because I wasn't creative enough, but some of the ladies that came in were hilarious, one as a bride, a couple as trailer trash gambling old ladies. It was hilarious! Tomorrow is beach day, I think I'll skip that one too! It's too cold out to wear shorts!
Friday, February 10, 2006
Ahhh it's Friday night
Considering it was a short week at work, it still seemed to be long. It's snowing out right now and it looks really pretty.
My Davey got home late last night, it was so good to have him home. He was a real sweetheart while he was away. He sent me a flower arrangement with a 12 red roses to brighten my day, and he brought me home a real nice t-shirt. Ahhh he loves me:) He likes his nieces too, as he bought Krista a Dora cup and Brooke clothe blocks.
Steve and Sally are settling in well. Steve was able to get his job back, he starts the end of the month. Krista is in school, she's going to Princess Elizabeth.
Last night was an embarassment and disgrace on the volleyball court. Dave wasn't there, and so the rest of them decided to just goof off. Now I have developed a competitive bone and boy oh boy I was bitter at my team last night.
I was introduced to another delicacy of Mennonite culture today. On my lunch break today, the girls took me to Floridale to the tiny variety shop there. Tucked in the back of the store was a tiny room that said bakery above the door. If I went in there on my own, I would have never found it. So we bought what they call "Long Johns" To me, they look like eclairs minus the chocolate on top. I didn't think they look anything special, but once I bit into one, I was in love! Yum Yum. The cream inside is soooo good! They also sold molases cookies called Yum Yums. Next time I'll have to try them!
Ok Steve and Christa are going to come over tonight to watch a movie. Hope you have a great weekend!
My Davey got home late last night, it was so good to have him home. He was a real sweetheart while he was away. He sent me a flower arrangement with a 12 red roses to brighten my day, and he brought me home a real nice t-shirt. Ahhh he loves me:) He likes his nieces too, as he bought Krista a Dora cup and Brooke clothe blocks.
Steve and Sally are settling in well. Steve was able to get his job back, he starts the end of the month. Krista is in school, she's going to Princess Elizabeth.
Last night was an embarassment and disgrace on the volleyball court. Dave wasn't there, and so the rest of them decided to just goof off. Now I have developed a competitive bone and boy oh boy I was bitter at my team last night.
I was introduced to another delicacy of Mennonite culture today. On my lunch break today, the girls took me to Floridale to the tiny variety shop there. Tucked in the back of the store was a tiny room that said bakery above the door. If I went in there on my own, I would have never found it. So we bought what they call "Long Johns" To me, they look like eclairs minus the chocolate on top. I didn't think they look anything special, but once I bit into one, I was in love! Yum Yum. The cream inside is soooo good! They also sold molases cookies called Yum Yums. Next time I'll have to try them!
Ok Steve and Christa are going to come over tonight to watch a movie. Hope you have a great weekend!
Monday, February 06, 2006
Snowed In
Well it's been an emotional day. Some of you may laugh and think I'm silly, but my feelings are from the heart. I've been at my parents since Thursday. Dave drove separately and come yesterday when there seem to be a break in the snow, he left, knowing that he couldn't risk missing work today. I took the day off, so I planned to stay. It was a hard decision, because I didn't know what today would bring. In hind sight I wish I had left with him. It has snowed non-stop here all day, and as of 7:28pm it still is snowing. The roads all in this area have been closed, even Airport Road is closed, and this is a rarity.
So why am I upset you may ask. Because I'm stuck here. I can't leave until tomorrow, and tomorrow Dave leaves for Milwalkie for a couple of days. I'm upset, because I still value every second I get with him and I can't see him before he leaves. I had a hard day today. Between him calling me, and my family asking me what I was going to do, everytime I thought about it, I got upset. I know that being here and not on the roads is the best decision, but sometimes the best decisions suck! So I'm hoping that tomorrow I'll get to say goodbye quick to Dave before he leaves for the airport. My Dad is going to get up early and blow out the drive, then we're hopefully going to take Krista to school, and then I'll try and head home. I think I may call work and tell them I'm not coming in, but I haven't decided that either. I guess it will be determined on how well the drive is, and if I'm emotionally stronger when I get home. Oh dear.
My family is good to me, and have cheered me up. We just got in from playing out in the snow with Krista. The funny part was watching Suzie get lost in the snow, as it's way over her head. I don't know how much snow we have, but it comes up to the door handles of my car! We have lots!
I don't know what I'll do to pass the time tonight, other than this, maybe I'll go watch one of the millions of movies my brothers have, who knows, but I hope that you all are home safe and surrounded by the ones you love.
So why am I upset you may ask. Because I'm stuck here. I can't leave until tomorrow, and tomorrow Dave leaves for Milwalkie for a couple of days. I'm upset, because I still value every second I get with him and I can't see him before he leaves. I had a hard day today. Between him calling me, and my family asking me what I was going to do, everytime I thought about it, I got upset. I know that being here and not on the roads is the best decision, but sometimes the best decisions suck! So I'm hoping that tomorrow I'll get to say goodbye quick to Dave before he leaves for the airport. My Dad is going to get up early and blow out the drive, then we're hopefully going to take Krista to school, and then I'll try and head home. I think I may call work and tell them I'm not coming in, but I haven't decided that either. I guess it will be determined on how well the drive is, and if I'm emotionally stronger when I get home. Oh dear.
My family is good to me, and have cheered me up. We just got in from playing out in the snow with Krista. The funny part was watching Suzie get lost in the snow, as it's way over her head. I don't know how much snow we have, but it comes up to the door handles of my car! We have lots!
I don't know what I'll do to pass the time tonight, other than this, maybe I'll go watch one of the millions of movies my brothers have, who knows, but I hope that you all are home safe and surrounded by the ones you love.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Winter Came Back!
Well I can't believe the weather out there! It's nuts! Steve and Sally arrived home safe on Thursday night. They have settled in great, even the girls don't seem to be effected with the time change. Friday we all went into Orangeville and shopped for the winter necessities and it's a good thing we did, come yesterday we needed them!
I'm kind of sad because Dave had to go home and brave the weather, tomorrow is supposed to be worse apparently, and he couldn't risk missing work as he needs to prepare for Milwalkie on Tuesday. I have tomorrow off, so I'm still here and will risk the drive home tomorrow. Dave did make it home safe, just took an extra 45 mins that's all.
We're having turkey dinner tonight, as a Christmas meal really. I'm looking forward to it, the smell is delightful!
Anyway, that's about all that's new. I'll write more later.....
I'm kind of sad because Dave had to go home and brave the weather, tomorrow is supposed to be worse apparently, and he couldn't risk missing work as he needs to prepare for Milwalkie on Tuesday. I have tomorrow off, so I'm still here and will risk the drive home tomorrow. Dave did make it home safe, just took an extra 45 mins that's all.
We're having turkey dinner tonight, as a Christmas meal really. I'm looking forward to it, the smell is delightful!
Anyway, that's about all that's new. I'll write more later.....
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
At work....
I’m getting so excited. Tomorrow I’ll get to see my brother again, and meet my new little niece! It’s been awhile, although they haven’t gone all that long, a year and a half, they’ve been gone longer than this. But I guess it’s different some how. Or maybe it’s not. I’m always excited when they come. Tomorrow at work is going to be a long day, especially as I begin to think that they are on a plane!
I’m at work as I type this, I know it’s bad! I’m actually typing this up in word, and I’ll save it and then forward it to home and then I’ll post it! Just things are really slow for me right now, and I need do something or time does not move.
Tonight is Bible study. I always enjoy it, but I don’t enjoy having to go home and do a fast clean up, I’m always exhausted by the time everyone shows up.
….OK, I just was approached by the woman I struggle to love. I did some work for her just after Christmas, and she was missing something that I supposedly filed. So I offered to go looking for it, because I initially believed that perhaps I misfiled it somehow. I spent about 10 minutes looking the box where it should be, and went through every piece looking for it. I was upset with myself because I couldn’t find it. I then tell her that I looked through the whole box and couldn’t find it. She then picked up a small pile on her desk, and low and behold there it was, she had it the whole time. You can imagine the smile I have on my face at this moment……
Anyway, I’m going to have a long weekend in Orangeville with my family. There will be 10 of us sleeping in the house, perhaps 11, but I think Denise is going to go home at night, we’ll see. Dave and I may go and stay there as well, but I think it would be fun to be all piled around for the weekend.
Well my day here is almost done, so I’m going to go now. I’ll post this when I’m home!
I’m at work as I type this, I know it’s bad! I’m actually typing this up in word, and I’ll save it and then forward it to home and then I’ll post it! Just things are really slow for me right now, and I need do something or time does not move.
Tonight is Bible study. I always enjoy it, but I don’t enjoy having to go home and do a fast clean up, I’m always exhausted by the time everyone shows up.
….OK, I just was approached by the woman I struggle to love. I did some work for her just after Christmas, and she was missing something that I supposedly filed. So I offered to go looking for it, because I initially believed that perhaps I misfiled it somehow. I spent about 10 minutes looking the box where it should be, and went through every piece looking for it. I was upset with myself because I couldn’t find it. I then tell her that I looked through the whole box and couldn’t find it. She then picked up a small pile on her desk, and low and behold there it was, she had it the whole time. You can imagine the smile I have on my face at this moment……
Anyway, I’m going to have a long weekend in Orangeville with my family. There will be 10 of us sleeping in the house, perhaps 11, but I think Denise is going to go home at night, we’ll see. Dave and I may go and stay there as well, but I think it would be fun to be all piled around for the weekend.
Well my day here is almost done, so I’m going to go now. I’ll post this when I’m home!
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