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!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
It's a quiet Sunday night.
What a day it has been. Raining all day. It makes me sleepy.
I'm talking to my Mom while I'm working on this. I don't really have anything new to say. So we're just talking about Thursday. She's really excited, as am I! I've booked Friday off and Monday. My poor honey is working on Monday, then he flies to Milwalkie for business on Tuesday, I hate when he has to go, but he gets back on Thursday, so I should be able to survive.
Today we were talking about Lake Superior. We are again going this summer. The first week in August, this time without Mike and Joy, and with Kris, Shannon and Mason. Steve and Christa isn't sure yet. We may have a large group this year, because Dave's aunt and uncle are going and another family from our church. It should be fun.
Well I'm tired. I really hope my week goes fast!
I'm talking to my Mom while I'm working on this. I don't really have anything new to say. So we're just talking about Thursday. She's really excited, as am I! I've booked Friday off and Monday. My poor honey is working on Monday, then he flies to Milwalkie for business on Tuesday, I hate when he has to go, but he gets back on Thursday, so I should be able to survive.
Today we were talking about Lake Superior. We are again going this summer. The first week in August, this time without Mike and Joy, and with Kris, Shannon and Mason. Steve and Christa isn't sure yet. We may have a large group this year, because Dave's aunt and uncle are going and another family from our church. It should be fun.
Well I'm tired. I really hope my week goes fast!
Saturday, January 28, 2006
I'm so glad it is Saturday
Well this I found to be a long week. But I'm so happy it's over with. I had a few issues to deal with on the phones at work, and they really ruined my week. Some people can be so demeaning.
Less than a week until my brother is home. That is very exciting for me! I've been counting down the days.
We have been to the mall and back already. Dave's new xbox finally came in and we picked that up, along with some groceries for some food to take to Jay's tonight. Dave just went out to the card shop for the rest of the morning, so it's just me here.
It's quiet here, just the sound of the dryer running. It's beautiful outside. The sun is shining and it's warm, you wouldn't think it's winter! I just hope there will be snow on the ground when Krista gets here, she's been telling us how much she wants to make snow angels.
Last night the church rented out the bottom of East Side Marios. We went and played pool and had some appetizers. It was a lot of fun, and lots from the church came, so that was encouraging.
Dave and I are going to become members of the church soon. It's been weighing on Dave's heart these past few weeks, and with all the change that will be happening, we want to be apart of it. He pulled out the Purpose Driven Life again, and was reading me some of it, and yes, we need to be members. What pushed us this week, was two of our couples that attend our small group told us that they were leaving the church because they weren't getting anything out of it. This upset me. That is definately not a reason to leave. The first line in that Purpose Driven Life is "It's not about you." I know that I feel that way a lot of the times lately that I get nothing out of the worship or sermon, but I've realized that I'm not receiving because I'm not giving. The 2 couples who are leaving, I think their number one problem was they never plugged themselves in, they never got involved in any ministry. Ahhh sorry for venting. Needless to say we kicked them out of our small group and spit on them......I'M KIDDING!!!
Well I guess I should put another load of laundry in.
Less than a week until my brother is home. That is very exciting for me! I've been counting down the days.
We have been to the mall and back already. Dave's new xbox finally came in and we picked that up, along with some groceries for some food to take to Jay's tonight. Dave just went out to the card shop for the rest of the morning, so it's just me here.
It's quiet here, just the sound of the dryer running. It's beautiful outside. The sun is shining and it's warm, you wouldn't think it's winter! I just hope there will be snow on the ground when Krista gets here, she's been telling us how much she wants to make snow angels.
Last night the church rented out the bottom of East Side Marios. We went and played pool and had some appetizers. It was a lot of fun, and lots from the church came, so that was encouraging.
Dave and I are going to become members of the church soon. It's been weighing on Dave's heart these past few weeks, and with all the change that will be happening, we want to be apart of it. He pulled out the Purpose Driven Life again, and was reading me some of it, and yes, we need to be members. What pushed us this week, was two of our couples that attend our small group told us that they were leaving the church because they weren't getting anything out of it. This upset me. That is definately not a reason to leave. The first line in that Purpose Driven Life is "It's not about you." I know that I feel that way a lot of the times lately that I get nothing out of the worship or sermon, but I've realized that I'm not receiving because I'm not giving. The 2 couples who are leaving, I think their number one problem was they never plugged themselves in, they never got involved in any ministry. Ahhh sorry for venting. Needless to say we kicked them out of our small group and spit on them......I'M KIDDING!!!
Well I guess I should put another load of laundry in.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Shorter do
Today on a whim I went over to Christa's and had her chop off a good 6-8 inches of hair off! I know, crazy! She put layers in it, and even gave me slight bangs, but I love it. My hair looks even curly some ways too! She was telling me that it would be fun to perm it, there's a type with big curlers, but I told her that I was too chicken to do something like that! So yep, I'm lighter on the head! Dave likes it too, which is nice.
Tonight Dave took me to Montana's for a treat, then we wandered around Walmart for a bit. I bought a present for Krista, since we'll be celebrating Christmas with them when they get home. Dave bought some toys too, only for himself. A couple of hockey figurines to set up in the basement.
I was watching Billy Graham earlier, it brought back memories of seeing him in 1995 at the Skydome. I love his messages because they are simple and are just to the point. This past week we studied being salt, and how salt does two things, it adds flavour and also preserves things. I have decided that I need to work on being more flavourful, as I'm here on the earth. I'm preserving, by having my faith, and keeping Jesus alive in my heart. But as far as being a flavour, sharing the gospel and standing out and being different because I have God in my life, that is something I need to work on.
I'm getting anxious for my brother to get home. I just can't wait for it. I watched Amelie last night, all alone. But I got giggles. Oh tonight I had a real good laugh, so much that my tummy hurt. Dave and I were just on the bed cuddling, and talking about things, when I started trying to play fight with him. Now I'm good at wrestling considering I had 3 brothers, and I miss it sometimes so I try to get Dave to wrestle me. But he never does, he tells me that he'll hurt then all his buddies would be the crap out of him for beating his wife. I laugh at this and say whatever. But I have discovered a way I can get him to wrestle. I try to pick his nose! I know it sounds gross, but that freaks him out, so he then gets defensive and that is how I get to wrestle with him, but it's true I suck at it now, because I start laughing so hard that I can't breath and I lose everytime!
Well that's all I'll share now....it's not the most exciting entry, but I guess it doesn't have to be.
Deb I miss your giggles, and hugs
Amy I miss your generousity when it comes to doing my hair
Jay I miss telling you no to trivail pursuit and showing you spills on your shirt
Yvonne I miss your big heart and smile that goes along with it.
You four girls will always have a special place in my heart.
Tonight Dave took me to Montana's for a treat, then we wandered around Walmart for a bit. I bought a present for Krista, since we'll be celebrating Christmas with them when they get home. Dave bought some toys too, only for himself. A couple of hockey figurines to set up in the basement.
I was watching Billy Graham earlier, it brought back memories of seeing him in 1995 at the Skydome. I love his messages because they are simple and are just to the point. This past week we studied being salt, and how salt does two things, it adds flavour and also preserves things. I have decided that I need to work on being more flavourful, as I'm here on the earth. I'm preserving, by having my faith, and keeping Jesus alive in my heart. But as far as being a flavour, sharing the gospel and standing out and being different because I have God in my life, that is something I need to work on.
I'm getting anxious for my brother to get home. I just can't wait for it. I watched Amelie last night, all alone. But I got giggles. Oh tonight I had a real good laugh, so much that my tummy hurt. Dave and I were just on the bed cuddling, and talking about things, when I started trying to play fight with him. Now I'm good at wrestling considering I had 3 brothers, and I miss it sometimes so I try to get Dave to wrestle me. But he never does, he tells me that he'll hurt then all his buddies would be the crap out of him for beating his wife. I laugh at this and say whatever. But I have discovered a way I can get him to wrestle. I try to pick his nose! I know it sounds gross, but that freaks him out, so he then gets defensive and that is how I get to wrestle with him, but it's true I suck at it now, because I start laughing so hard that I can't breath and I lose everytime!
Well that's all I'll share now....it's not the most exciting entry, but I guess it doesn't have to be.
Deb I miss your giggles, and hugs
Amy I miss your generousity when it comes to doing my hair
Jay I miss telling you no to trivail pursuit and showing you spills on your shirt
Yvonne I miss your big heart and smile that goes along with it.
You four girls will always have a special place in my heart.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
It's a Beautiful Morning
I woke up to a very bright room, It's so nice seeing the sun shine like it is today. This weekend seems to have gone by so fast. Friday night I went to my friend's tupperware party, only for moral support. I did leave home with an amount of money I could spend, but I didn't get a thing, even though there was new things out, I just didn't feel compelled! Dave was proud of me for that.
Yesterday we had the big plan to go to the zoo. We set the alarm and everything, but when we got up, it was really windy and snowing at the time. So I decided that I didn't want to be out in that wind all day looking at animals. So Dave was good and still took me on a date. We first went to Swiss Chalet for lunch, then we went to Canadian Tire, where I purchased some ice skates (I didn't own a pair) they are cool, they are figure skates with the picks on the front, but they look like the guy skates, only grey. Then we went to Chapters ( I know I know, the big evil) and looked around for a bit, I just loved the smell of the store! I bought a couple of things, and Dave did as well. Then we headed to Galaxy for a matinee, we saw Memoirs of a Geisha. It was so good, I really enjoyed it a lot. Even Dave liked it! I would reccommend it!
After that we headed home and made some dinner, and then I started working on invitations for my family and Stephen and Sally's welcome home party which we're going to host. I think it's going to be fun, it's a Welcome home/Olympic party! Dave found the Olympic hockey schedule, so we chose a date from that! hahaha, atleast all the guys will enjoy that, it's funny how I look at my mom's side of the family, and how most of us cousins are married now, and our spouses are all big sports fans! Dave fits in really well!
Well today I don't have Sunday school, but I'm still up early. We are going to go to church and then this afternoon we're making a quick visit to Dave's aunt's and uncle's place, then I hope to try out my new skates at RIM park! Looking forward to it. Tonight I think I'll just relax at home, as I like to do before having to return back to work tomorrow.....
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that you're out enjoying this sunshine!
Yesterday we had the big plan to go to the zoo. We set the alarm and everything, but when we got up, it was really windy and snowing at the time. So I decided that I didn't want to be out in that wind all day looking at animals. So Dave was good and still took me on a date. We first went to Swiss Chalet for lunch, then we went to Canadian Tire, where I purchased some ice skates (I didn't own a pair) they are cool, they are figure skates with the picks on the front, but they look like the guy skates, only grey. Then we went to Chapters ( I know I know, the big evil) and looked around for a bit, I just loved the smell of the store! I bought a couple of things, and Dave did as well. Then we headed to Galaxy for a matinee, we saw Memoirs of a Geisha. It was so good, I really enjoyed it a lot. Even Dave liked it! I would reccommend it!
After that we headed home and made some dinner, and then I started working on invitations for my family and Stephen and Sally's welcome home party which we're going to host. I think it's going to be fun, it's a Welcome home/Olympic party! Dave found the Olympic hockey schedule, so we chose a date from that! hahaha, atleast all the guys will enjoy that, it's funny how I look at my mom's side of the family, and how most of us cousins are married now, and our spouses are all big sports fans! Dave fits in really well!
Well today I don't have Sunday school, but I'm still up early. We are going to go to church and then this afternoon we're making a quick visit to Dave's aunt's and uncle's place, then I hope to try out my new skates at RIM park! Looking forward to it. Tonight I think I'll just relax at home, as I like to do before having to return back to work tomorrow.....
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that you're out enjoying this sunshine!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Oh white
I'm sitting here giggling like a little girl right now. I was watching Gilmore Girls and they were buying a wedding dress, and I got this big urge to pull mine out and put it on. So I did, and I was a bit worried that it wouldn't fit anymore, but, it totally does, I mean I've got my pj's on underneath and I'm braless right now, which means it's loose on top and snug on my waist, but it fits, and I'm twirling around and Dave thinks I'm a goof! He just got home from a meeting and I told him to come and look at me, and he comes and says, "That's your wedding dress" Well DUH!!! hahaha. I forgot how pretty it is. And I totally love it.
hahaha, I don't want to take it off yet, it's fun! Oh if only you could see me now. I feel like a princess too! I'm going to have to do this more often!!!
hahaha, I don't want to take it off yet, it's fun! Oh if only you could see me now. I feel like a princess too! I'm going to have to do this more often!!!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
It's almost over?
Well it's Thursday. Dave and I have had this whole week off and it's almost over. We didn't do much this week, alot of organising and moving things around. We had a successful trip to Ikea on Monday and bought some shelves and such. Dave as I type is in the office upstairs organizing the closet!
Last night we watched Cinderella Man. It was good, sad in some area's I cried my one contact out at one point! hahaha. Hmmm, it seems kind of sad that we haven't done anything too exciting this week, but we just wanted to have a break from work, and be at home with eachother for a bit.
Tonight we have volleyball, first in a long while, I wonder if I'll remember how to play! hahaha. So new year resolutions have been on our mind this week. And even though this is so typical of a news years, we decided to ride the bike 3 times a week. I've done it once so far. I will do it again today, probably after this.
Tomorrow I'm off to Orangeville to see Lesya once more before she flies back to BC. Well I hope everyone is doing well and keeping busy, but most of all I hope everyone is happy!
Last night we watched Cinderella Man. It was good, sad in some area's I cried my one contact out at one point! hahaha. Hmmm, it seems kind of sad that we haven't done anything too exciting this week, but we just wanted to have a break from work, and be at home with eachother for a bit.
Tonight we have volleyball, first in a long while, I wonder if I'll remember how to play! hahaha. So new year resolutions have been on our mind this week. And even though this is so typical of a news years, we decided to ride the bike 3 times a week. I've done it once so far. I will do it again today, probably after this.
Tomorrow I'm off to Orangeville to see Lesya once more before she flies back to BC. Well I hope everyone is doing well and keeping busy, but most of all I hope everyone is happy!
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Happy New Year!
2006 has arrived! Although for me it started with a frustrating moment! More and more Dave and I realize that we are burdened with a troublesome neighbour. At 6am this morning, I heard the music, beating loud! So I turned on the fan, and that didn't drown out the noise, so I moved to the spare bedroom and even still, I heard the music. In my tired anger I stormed downstairs, grabbed my jacket and put on shoes and marched up to his front door and stood there ringing his doorbell a couple of times. No one ever came to the door, so almost in tears I crawled back into bed just hoping it would shut off. It did shut off, around 7:30am in the morning, and then I fell back asleep.
I'm just dreading tonight. I'm really tired, and I'm afraid of what I'll end up doing if it happens again tonight. I'm so tempted to get the police number and leave it by my phone.
We rang in the new year at Kris and Shannon's place. We had a good time, playing many games and just being with everyone. We played Balderdash and we were laughing so hard we were crying, it was so great.
Hum, on Friday Benji came over and spent the night, we went out with Steve and Christa and watched The Chronicles of Narnia, it was awesome, I really really enjoyed it so much. After the movie to my pleasant surprise I ran into Christoph Kesting! It was so good to see him, he still looks the same, and he's done well for himself. It was funny because he gave me a huge hug and kiss on the cheek, and afterwards I was explaining the Steve and Christa that I've known him for such a long time, and Steve responded saying "Well I should hope so, I would hate to think that you would let just any guy come up and kiss you like that!" hahaha.
Well I'm off this whole week from work! (Deb, you know that email I typed you at work, could you respond....if you respond to my home address?? Thanks!!!) Tomorrow Dave and I are going to Ikea with Mike and Joy, then as for the rest of the week, I don't know what I'll get upto! I'm sure I'll see Lesya once more before she heads back to school.
Law and Order:Criminal Intent is on, it looks good, so till next time....
I'm just dreading tonight. I'm really tired, and I'm afraid of what I'll end up doing if it happens again tonight. I'm so tempted to get the police number and leave it by my phone.
We rang in the new year at Kris and Shannon's place. We had a good time, playing many games and just being with everyone. We played Balderdash and we were laughing so hard we were crying, it was so great.
Hum, on Friday Benji came over and spent the night, we went out with Steve and Christa and watched The Chronicles of Narnia, it was awesome, I really really enjoyed it so much. After the movie to my pleasant surprise I ran into Christoph Kesting! It was so good to see him, he still looks the same, and he's done well for himself. It was funny because he gave me a huge hug and kiss on the cheek, and afterwards I was explaining the Steve and Christa that I've known him for such a long time, and Steve responded saying "Well I should hope so, I would hate to think that you would let just any guy come up and kiss you like that!" hahaha.
Well I'm off this whole week from work! (Deb, you know that email I typed you at work, could you respond....if you respond to my home address?? Thanks!!!) Tomorrow Dave and I are going to Ikea with Mike and Joy, then as for the rest of the week, I don't know what I'll get upto! I'm sure I'll see Lesya once more before she heads back to school.
Law and Order:Criminal Intent is on, it looks good, so till next time....
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
It's come and gone!
Wow, I am always surprised at how fast Christmas comes and goes! It was a great time, as always too! Saturday, Dave and I got up and left home around 9am. We made it to the farm and settled in. After lunch is when all the relatives started to arrive. There was 24 of us this year, we had a good time, we each all brought a $6 gift and played the gift exchange game. Dave and I did great and ended up leaving with the things we wanted, he with golf balls and me with a sign that said "Dashing Through the Snow". My cousin's baby was the hit this year. My other cousin's wife is pregnant, leaving only Dave and I and my other cousin with out kids, and we never heard the end of that! Then once all the company left, we later then played the "penny" game and then put our presents under the tree and then went to bed.
Christmas morning we got up around 7:20am and started opening up gifts! Here's what I got:
Outburst Remix from Benji
Coldplay cd and a Willow tree angel of love from Buddy
The Polar Express and Superstar from Denise
Necklace with a heart charm and saphires and socks from my parents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (old and new), Willow tree ornament of a husband and wife, socks, fish bowl, the Polar Express, Satsuma cream and chocolate and a home made card from Dave.
Then we ate breakfast and played Scene It (Buddy got that for Christmas) then Dave and I packed up and left for Elmira to be with his parents. There I got a few more things there, like Corner Gas dvd's more socks and decorative plate set from them. I was spoiled! Dave too was spoiled as I broke down and bought him his table top hockey game he so loves. So Christmas night Mike and Joy came over and Joy and I watched my Superstar movie while Mike helped Dave put his game together!
We had a wonderful Christmas together. Yesterday my parents and Buddy and Benji came over for the day, we watched The March of the Penguins and ate food! Today, Dave and I are basically doing nothing. Tomorrow we're back to work for 2 days and then we'll be both off until ummmm Jan 8th I think. We're not going anywhere, we just wanted to have a break away from work.
Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
ps movie season is good, we went and saw Harry Potter #4 and it was one of the best so far I think, and we're planning on seeing Narnia this week, and when Lesya gets back I'm hoping to see Memoirs of a Geisha.
Christmas morning we got up around 7:20am and started opening up gifts! Here's what I got:
Outburst Remix from Benji
Coldplay cd and a Willow tree angel of love from Buddy
The Polar Express and Superstar from Denise
Necklace with a heart charm and saphires and socks from my parents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (old and new), Willow tree ornament of a husband and wife, socks, fish bowl, the Polar Express, Satsuma cream and chocolate and a home made card from Dave.
Then we ate breakfast and played Scene It (Buddy got that for Christmas) then Dave and I packed up and left for Elmira to be with his parents. There I got a few more things there, like Corner Gas dvd's more socks and decorative plate set from them. I was spoiled! Dave too was spoiled as I broke down and bought him his table top hockey game he so loves. So Christmas night Mike and Joy came over and Joy and I watched my Superstar movie while Mike helped Dave put his game together!
We had a wonderful Christmas together. Yesterday my parents and Buddy and Benji came over for the day, we watched The March of the Penguins and ate food! Today, Dave and I are basically doing nothing. Tomorrow we're back to work for 2 days and then we'll be both off until ummmm Jan 8th I think. We're not going anywhere, we just wanted to have a break away from work.
Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
ps movie season is good, we went and saw Harry Potter #4 and it was one of the best so far I think, and we're planning on seeing Narnia this week, and when Lesya gets back I'm hoping to see Memoirs of a Geisha.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Having fun on Dave's laptop
Hmmm there's something cool that I love about this laptop. I'm not sure if it's the way the keyboard sounds when I push the keys or if it's the way I can relax on the couch and type this all at the same time! I'm watching Everwood (which I hardly ever watch) it's a nice show really. Hmm yep I love that I can relax on the couch and type this!
This week has been a good one. It's been a good combination of busy and relaxed. Monday night after work, I went to Orangeville and had dinner with my Mom, Dad and Benji, then I met with Lesya for a short visit. It was good to see her, her hair is a bit longer and I just loved laughing with her. She gave me hilarious "I love the Office stickers"! Ohh if you could only see them!
Last night was a gathering for all Adventure Club helpers. It was funny, we played MadGab and I nearly wet my pants laughing, it's hard to explain, but we would say the words and not even know it! hahaha. Then tonight I'm here, helping Dave sort his hockey cards and just watching tv. Tomorrow is my last day of work, I expect it to be a very long day, but I'm totally looking forward to having some time off, and hey CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!!!! It's starting to sink in. Like I'm now starting to bug Dave about what he's gotten me for Christmas!
I got a few more Christmas cards today, one was from Tracey and she got a new dog! She sent a picture of Ruby. She's so adorable. My kitties are doing good. Sunshine more and more becomes cranky, but that's just her age. Ahhhhh Lost is a re-run! Again! I'm not surprised, this is what happened last year too.
So I'm just rambling now, I think I love the sound of the keyboard! hahahaha.
Well if I don't get a chance to write again after this, I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful Christmas! 2005 is gone, and 2006 is almost here, it's exciting to know that another year is around the corner, a year that will be filled with many more opportunities and experiences, and memory making events!
Bye for now!
This week has been a good one. It's been a good combination of busy and relaxed. Monday night after work, I went to Orangeville and had dinner with my Mom, Dad and Benji, then I met with Lesya for a short visit. It was good to see her, her hair is a bit longer and I just loved laughing with her. She gave me hilarious "I love the Office stickers"! Ohh if you could only see them!
Last night was a gathering for all Adventure Club helpers. It was funny, we played MadGab and I nearly wet my pants laughing, it's hard to explain, but we would say the words and not even know it! hahaha. Then tonight I'm here, helping Dave sort his hockey cards and just watching tv. Tomorrow is my last day of work, I expect it to be a very long day, but I'm totally looking forward to having some time off, and hey CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!!!! It's starting to sink in. Like I'm now starting to bug Dave about what he's gotten me for Christmas!
I got a few more Christmas cards today, one was from Tracey and she got a new dog! She sent a picture of Ruby. She's so adorable. My kitties are doing good. Sunshine more and more becomes cranky, but that's just her age. Ahhhhh Lost is a re-run! Again! I'm not surprised, this is what happened last year too.
So I'm just rambling now, I think I love the sound of the keyboard! hahahaha.
Well if I don't get a chance to write again after this, I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful Christmas! 2005 is gone, and 2006 is almost here, it's exciting to know that another year is around the corner, a year that will be filled with many more opportunities and experiences, and memory making events!
Bye for now!
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Day with my Dad
Today was a very nice day. My Dad had mentioned that he wanted to go to Listowel for a horse sale, and since I completed my Christmas shopping officially yesterday, I told him I wanted to go with him. We had a good time. We watched 103 horses sell, there was over 200 up for sale, but he only had so much time. He wanted to see how well #103 would do, because that's the one he would have liked. He sure can pick a winner though, it went for over $2700! I was shocked! Considering most horses were going for well under $1000, most under $500! He didn't get anything, but a part of me wishes I could have gotten him one! There was one he was really fond of , and it sold only for $450. But he didn't raise his hand, and I wasn't going to push him. I think the next time he goes, I'll tell him I'll go halves on it, but he can look after it for me. We both were a bit frozen once we left, but I'm glad that we spent the day together.
I survived the Christmas party at Dave's boss's house. It wasn't so bad, but glad for it to be over. Lots of crammed people and forced small talk, very awkward.
Tonight Dave and I just finished watching Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. It was odd, which was as I thought it would be, but I don't know, I got bored, not my favourite.
I survived the Christmas party at Dave's boss's house. It wasn't so bad, but glad for it to be over. Lots of crammed people and forced small talk, very awkward.
Tonight Dave and I just finished watching Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. It was odd, which was as I thought it would be, but I don't know, I got bored, not my favourite.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Blessed and Overwhelmed
Well I just got in from our last Adventure Club of 2005. It was a parents night, so I got to meet some of the parents of the kids at my table, and I even got spoiled with some presents. Tonight was one of the first nights that I actually feel the Christmas Spirit. It's so hard these days to find joy, when everything is so busy and things are coming at you a mile a minute!
But we've been blessed completely this year. Dave has been rewarded with a big bonus come January which will change our course of life for a bit, debts can be paid off and a trip is in our near future I think. We're thinking end of February or March sometime.
I just had a great weekend with my friends which was so nice, just to be in their company was just awesome. And Lesya returns to Ontario Friday so I'll get to see her!
We have a couch now in our basement which is so nice. I broke it in on the weekend and ended up watching movies most of the time!
This week is full of Christmas celebrations. Beginning Sunday night, our Sunday school play happened, and to my surprise was a success, my kids were very cute, the 3 girls were sheep and 2 of my boys were a cat and dog (they refused to be sheep) and a Shepard. They were so adorable. They ate fruit loops the whole time, and I think were the hit of the play because they were just so cute! Then on Monday, our department at work were taken out to the Keg for lunch, it was very nice and a good 2 hours from the office, always nice to get away! Tomorrow night our small group is having a fun night with gift exchanges and food! THen Thursday is our big work party, we get out at lunch and then have an early dinner, presents and Christmas bonuses! To finish it off, Dave's annual party at his boss's house is Friday night, I don't look forward to this one, it's very uncomfortable, but it's nice to be on the arm of Dave!
I just left a message for my Krista, she turns 4 on Thursday, but only got the answering machine. I miss her lots, and can't wait until they are home again! woo hoo!
But we've been blessed completely this year. Dave has been rewarded with a big bonus come January which will change our course of life for a bit, debts can be paid off and a trip is in our near future I think. We're thinking end of February or March sometime.
I just had a great weekend with my friends which was so nice, just to be in their company was just awesome. And Lesya returns to Ontario Friday so I'll get to see her!
We have a couch now in our basement which is so nice. I broke it in on the weekend and ended up watching movies most of the time!
This week is full of Christmas celebrations. Beginning Sunday night, our Sunday school play happened, and to my surprise was a success, my kids were very cute, the 3 girls were sheep and 2 of my boys were a cat and dog (they refused to be sheep) and a Shepard. They were so adorable. They ate fruit loops the whole time, and I think were the hit of the play because they were just so cute! Then on Monday, our department at work were taken out to the Keg for lunch, it was very nice and a good 2 hours from the office, always nice to get away! Tomorrow night our small group is having a fun night with gift exchanges and food! THen Thursday is our big work party, we get out at lunch and then have an early dinner, presents and Christmas bonuses! To finish it off, Dave's annual party at his boss's house is Friday night, I don't look forward to this one, it's very uncomfortable, but it's nice to be on the arm of Dave!
I just left a message for my Krista, she turns 4 on Thursday, but only got the answering machine. I miss her lots, and can't wait until they are home again! woo hoo!
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Lots of Snow!
Today Dave and I left early for Orangeville, and the drive there was nice and dandy, until we reached Orangeville, and there was a dark cloud, snowing atop of the town. It was great really. The drive slowed down a bit, but I was ok with that.
My Mom, Benji and I went and chopped down the perfect Christmas tree. We had lots of fun doing it too, the trees were covered with snow, so we had to shake them off in order to get a good look of them, but made it easy to see which ones we passed by! It was fun! Then got home and just relaxed, the boys played some hockey and stuff. Then Steve called so I talked with him for a bit. But then we had to leave.
Joe is here for the evening, he's moving to the USA, and leaves on Wednesday, so this is his last night to hang out with Dave. They of course are in the basement watching the Leaf game, that's why I'm here! Actually I missed an opportunity to see Pride and Prejudice with Jay today, so I'm going tonight with Christa and Jolene. It should be fun, but a late night for sure. I'll have to order a diet coke just to stay awake!
I had a good week really, it was my long week at work, but I had my annual performance appraisal, and it was a glowing review. I quite honestly was surprised how well I did, I was beginning to wonder if my attitude towards my job was started to reveal itself to others around me, but I guess it doesn't. My manager thinks I'm a wonderful person, who is a great encourager and is always seeking out ways to help others. I thought "oh!". So in the end it looks like a get a tiny increase in salary, which never hurts! This month at work is fun, with Christmas celebrations going on, everyone is in a happier mood. My secret Santa gave me a reindeer that poops! It's funny!
One last thought, last weekend on itravel2000.com there was an all inclusive 4* resort holiday to Jamacia for only $539 each! hmmmm, can you say hot vacation coming up soon?
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