At some point...soon

At some point...soon, I will do another blog post, I promise.
I really don't have much to tell, or the stuff I do have to tell, I do not yet have the correct wording!
I promise though, at some point...soon, I will update you all on my "exciting" life!
If you are constantly checking back, and getting annoyed that I still haven't posted, I am sorry, and I do truly understand your frustration with my complete inconsideration for other peoples timings in regards to what to do on company time, while on mat leave, while cooking a baby, watching the clock, etc.!!!!

Happy Spring Everyone!

These Pups Are Taking My Breath Away

For the last week or so we have been taking care of my friend Michelles Puppy.  Roxy is a 6 month old Rotweiller/Mastiff Cross.
She is a very good dog, but very different from what we are used to.  Roxy is so much larger than Kobe.  Kobe jumps up a lot when he says hello, but he only reaches our knees.  When Roxy jumps up she can reach our faces and can knock me over.  She also LOVES to kiss, ALOT.  Which is funny cause when we were choosing out breed of dog, I wanted a non kisser, non shedder, and the list goes on.  Because Roxy is a pup she is still fairly clumsy and doesn't know that she can't step on us or push us around.  Roxy lives with a 7 and 3 year old, and probably plays like this all the time, we however, aren't used to it.  So, lots of adjusting for us. 
She is a sweetie though, who is full of love and loves affection.
We had a rough go a the dog park and Roxy stayed by my side the whole time, she basically just jumped on me non stop.  It was very frustrating.  I didn't want to yell at her, or knee her down as we were illegal visitors at the SPCA fenced dog park.  You need a membership to attend.  I went though because I was with a friend who is a member and we needed the fenced area for Roxy.
Her and Kobe play for hours though.  It is crazy to watch and VERY exhausting.  It is the same game over and over.  Roxy bites Kobe's neck, and at the same time, Kobe bites Roxy's leg.  It is very cute though how well they play together!  (Pictures below)

On another note, I had diagnosed myself a couple months ago as having Asthma.  It seemed like everytime I was outside walking the dog or whatever, the cold air really hurt my lungs.  I was short of breath to the point where I couldn't catch my breath very well and was gasping for air.  I would then cough for a at least a solid hour after stopping my "exercise".
Yesterday was the last straw, I took the dogs for a quick 15 minute walk and barely made it home.  I was very scared and didn't know if I would actually make it home and survive.  Once I got home, and was able to breath enough to talk, I called my doctor and got in right away.  I told him I thought maybe it was Asthma, so he listened to my lungs from the front and back and says "okay, lets go and get you an inhaler"  This will be a temporary fix until I get in to see the specialist to be properly diagnosed. I look forward to a proper diagnoses and to be prescribed the proper medication for my particular issues. 
But....I have been using the inhaler since last night as recommended, and tonight after work, I walked the dogs and could breathe.  After 20 minutes of walking I was still alive, so we went for a nice big walk!  It is so great to be able to walk or do anything, and be able to breath and not feel like dying afterwards either!!!!! 

And people say that I shouldn't self diagnose.  I do this all the time, and I am always correct!!

As mentioned, below are some pics of the pups!!!! 

I'm such a tease!!!

As you can tell, my blog title is a tease....I have few adventures! The ones I do have might not be worth posting on the Internet!!!
I've been quite busy the last few weeks!  Last weekend was very busy, buy it was a great weekend, and the weather was beautiful.  Kobe had a play date, and not only did he play with another puppy, but he played with 2 boys who are 3 and 7 years old!  He is getting much better around kids now!

This weekend will be very busy, and I will be concentrating on things that I have been neglecting for so long.

Here is my list of To-Do's for the weekend.
1.  Dog Park - both days!
2.  Laundry...all of it, even the 2 baskets of misc. items that I no longer wear, or simply cannot purge.
3.  All the cleaning...all rooms....from top to bottom.
4.  Go through 4 chapters in my course...oh god, I am falling asleep already just thinking about it!!!
5.  Clean up the yard...which means spread the snow around so it melts quicker, and clean poo, although, I will prob leave this for Alan!
6.  Watch hours of Home Reno Shows!!!
7.  Not tell Alan the Boat Show is on, as he will only be reminded that he planned this weekend to go and get our boat from storage.  I don't think the roads will be accessible yet though!
8.  Re-arrange the livingroom????? (With limited space...I need a designer,!!!)

Aside from everything I plan on doing, the task of completing might be slim.  Alan has the weekend off and Monday and Tuesday as well so maybe I will leave some stuff for him.  Although, I am sure we could leave it for another week.  At the end of the day, it really doesn't matter if the house has been vaccumed or the dishes done.  (Oh and you know how I hate doing dishes...well, I still do, but I think that I hate loading and unloading the dishwasher even more!  I really want to move the microwave elsewhere, so I have some more counter space where I want it!)

We also have a dinner date with friends on Saturday.  We haven't seem them since before Christmas, so it will be great to chat and have some girly drinks as we normally do with them!!!!

BUT....I seriously MUST do some chapters for my course this weekend, and the coming week.  I am a "little" behind though, so that is discouraging!!!  I hate catch-up!  I do look forward to sitting outside and studying though!  I am starting my summer before spring has even sprung!!!

Have a good weekend y'all!!

Wii decided against it!!!

Well, we took the Wii back.  Actually, I took it back.  Alan seemed to be making me a list of things to do today, one of which included taking the Wii back.  We didn't like it, and we didn't use it.  So, why have it if you don't use it right?

Wednesday night, Alan got home.  He was away maybe 6 days or so.  He had worked on the dishwasher the following day.  He finished it off, then we leveled out the fridge and stove.  Fun times!!!!  And if I have to ask the shape and not name of a screwdriver again, I am going to freakout!  All tasks were completed in typical R&A Bond fashion.  We have learned over the years, that we can work very well together.  We see things differently, which means all bases are covered!!! haha

This weekend has been very productive so far.  I got off work early yesterday around 11 maybe?  When I got to work, I started sneezing, eyes leaking, and just feeling blah.  I took a Reactine. During our Friday mtg, I sat at my desk not at the table, and half listened while I used hundreds of kleenex's.  Pat and Michelle started popping vitamins like mad, and staring at me with disgust.  Pat then kept telling me that I was using the kleenex from my nose and wiping my eye.  I had no idea!!!  Sick!  So, then I said that if she wants to send me home that she is more than welcome.  She said after the mtg to go. So, after the mtg, I simply just shut down my computer, and walked out.  During the mtg I was copying and opening mail and stuff and listened. 

I got home, and started some laundry.  Then that ended up being 6 loads.  Mine, Alan's, Towels and bedding!  My head still felt it was going to explode and snot was everywhere.  I had a tea and read for a bit, then went to the dog park.  It was such a beautiful sunny day, and it felt great to be out.  When I got home, I did more laundry, and then napped with Kobe on the couch. 
Alan comes home, we eat, watch TV, get DQ and go to sleep. 
Alan was up some ridiculous time, like 5am.  All I remember is him kissing me bye and telling me Kobe was out already so I could sleep in, and Kobe was back in bed with his Mum!!!
I was up early, and started more laundry. I had to go to take the Wii back at Northgate, then the south side for animal food, then back north to the New Save-On for people food.  I did the groceries, alone.  I hate doing groceries, but at the same time, there is the hope of homecooked meals!!! And here i sit.  I am going to finish this up, then head to the Dog Park.  It isn't an overly nice day out, but it is +3'C.  I must be out there.  And I am feeling good.  a little stuffy, but good, and I haven't taken anything.

I then plan to make supper.  I am not sure what though.  Alan called, and said that he may have to go out of town today.  He hasn't come home for clothes, so perhaps someone else went.  Yay!!!  I have a recipie for Beef Strognaff that I want to try out.  I also want Taco Ground Beef Nachos.  They were really good last time we made them.  I love using the new "range" and oven!!!  So, we will have to make something!  And I have prep time too, which I never seem to have on week days!
Have a great weekend guys!!!

I happen to have a pic of Nachos from the last time we made them!!!! (This was in the old oven though!)

The Appliances Have Arrived!

Well, the day finally came!
The appliances were delivered on Thursday evening, and the old ones sold and picked up!
It was a very hectic night, with only 1 trip to Home Depot and no diasters.  The delivery guys were rude but we fought back.  They couldn't fit in the alley as their truck was too long to make the turn, they then said that id the neighbout didn't move their car on the road then they couldn't deliver it.  We have a little cut out from the sidewalk to the street, and we are the only house on the block that has this.  Perhaps there used to be a cross walk there or it was wheelchair access.  He then, came in the house, and didn't even consider taking off his shoes.  The then told me that I had to take the door off because "it was easier for them."  I instructed them that it isn't my job to make their job easier, and that I was not removing my front door.  They can go through the gate and use the patio doors as those doors are larger, and the extra 10 steps would actually make the entire process easier.  After this, I freaked out to Alan and told him to deal with them, and that they had to use the patio door, and that was final. They were very rough, and didn't work well together.  Here is what I don't understand though, they proceeded to bring in the new appliances without taking out the old ones.  Alan and I looked at eachother, both realizing that they were doing it all wrong, so he suggested it might be wise to remove the old stuff first!  They agreed.  After petting Lewis for a few minutes, and asking me questions, they finally got to work.  Alan still wants to inspect the patio, as they were fairly rough.  Hopefully they didn't scratch or chip it.

The old fridge had an ice maker, and we couldn't turn off the water, so Alan had to run out and grab a special thing for the tank.  All solved.  And thank god, because Alan left for work, so there would have been a hose running through the kitchen for days with water constantly running!  But, again, all sovled!!!!  Yay!

Here is a picture of me cleaning the old stove before we sold it. It was a lot of work, but worth it in the end.  When the man was looking at them to purchase, he commented on how clean they were!!!  Here of course it is filthy, but this was the very beginning!

And.....here are the new ones!                                     

   

                      

    

But here is the kicker. The dishwasher isn't yet hooked up as Alan had to go out of town with no notice, and the stove and fridge still need to be leveled off. If I open the fridge, and leave it open it smashes into the wall, potentially damaging it, so we must get that done ASAP!!! The fridge sticks out a little further than I had hoped, but I am happy with it, it really isn't as hideous as I thought it would be!  Alan was a little dissapointed that the stove looked so different.  The one we saw at the store was black with stainless on it, and it looked really really nice.  With all white, I think it takes away some of the effect.  We wish we would have gotton the other one with the outside light and the 2 plugs.  Since the plugs were something we really wanted, but in the end decided we could live without.

I used the oven last night to make a giant plate of nachos for myself, and I think it was on the wrong setting. There are a million different settings, so I need to maybe read the manual!

Alan loves that he doesn't need to bend down anymore to get things out of the fridge. I like that so much stuff can be stored in the door.

And, below is the most recent picture of Kobe and myself! I love how he is leaning forward!!! Like as if he really wants to make sure that he is in the picture!!! I think he was actually trying to escape my grip though!

Applying Cash for Appliances!!!

Tonight was a very nerve wracking night, I am still in shock.
We bought all new kitchen appliances tonight......Fridge, Stove and Dishwasher.  (Damn, I just bought a new bottle of dish soap!!)

Since the day we moved into this house, I have wanted new appliances.  Our current ones use so much electricity, the fridge moans, the dishwasher is currectly broken due to a water leak I found in the basement one day, but, the stove is in perfect working condition.  The current ones we have are by a manufacturer called "Concept II".  We never seen this elsewhere, and no one else has either.  We figure it a dollar store brand!  hahaha.  I think the salesperson asked if it was Asian made....isn't everything????

We went to Sears to look, but I think we both knew that we would buy....why change who we are!!!

The chap in the store was great! He knew a lot, and worked with us, and what we wanted.  As soon as he opened the bottom freezer, I knew I hated the drawer, I want the side opening style.  And he didn't try to persuade us into anything we didn't want.  We also had very detailed measurments.  I do not want to get a new counter, well, I do, of course I do, but we aren't going to.  The fridge is built into the wall, and this is one of my favourite features of the house. (Although, I have many)  One thing I will not do is change the width of the wall opening, I will only negotiate the height.  They had free delivery, but you had to pay for it ($60) , then after you received the items, you had to fill out forms, mail them in, and then wait for the money back.  I asked him to take off $60 of the purchase, so that we didn't have to do the paperwork, we get the money upfont this way (or free delivery).  Although.....I just had a thought.....I could still send it in anyway.......

So, we chose some great appliances, at great prices.  I had a budget of $2000, we spent $2572.  That being said, I hadn't researched the prices to a great extent prior to going, I just hoped it would less than $2000.  We got some features in all 3 that we hadn't thought of before, and we also lost a few.  The stove doesn't have any plugs on it.  We really wanted to have plugs, as our kitchen is seriously lacking.  However, Alan has promised me that when we do the new backsplash (very soon, research is in the works),  that he will install new electrical outlets, which is necessary anyway.  The dishwasher was the most difficult to choose, we have massive plates (which may reflect the size of my ass!!!), and I brought up a very valid point that I would rather spend $50 on new plates than a machine that costs $200 more.  The logical thing to do I'm sure!  The stove is also the glass top, I much prefer the coils.  I like the look of the glass top, but not the practicality of it.  Alan was for the glass top, but the stove is great, MUCH more modern than any stove/oven I have used before.

This is why I am having second thoughts though.....we paid cash and not credit!!!  I know, another logical thing to do.  For large purchases, we often use a credit card, and pay if off in increments, or use the store card and recevie no interest because we start paying double the monthly amount right away. 

I loved seeing this money in our savings every month.  I like to have a certain amount of money in that account, and now the balance has dropped by $2500.
These doubts started as I was swiping my debit card, I even asked if we could get full money back if we cancelled the order before it was delivered.  He assured me we could.  So, Alan and I talked about it as I crammed my face with poutine while reading the giant receipt.  All in all, it was a great choice to make, as we would have sooner than later, AND we own it!!!!  Paid cash, it doesn't get better than that!!! 

Now that the shock has worn off, I am so excited for my new appliances, and I hope they are everything I have ever wanted in appliances!!!  They are being delivered a week from today!!!

Sadly however, Alan will not be getting his new toolbox as soon as he had hoped!!!

Wii got our asses kicked tonight!

So, I decided that I do not really like the WiiFit, and almost took the entire console back.  But, I was too lazy to even do that, and in the end I decided maybe the game just wasn\t for me.  We went to Best Buy tonight, as we needed another controller so we could play Tennis, and so I wouldn't get mechanic on my nice white controller!!! 

We looked at games, and I saw the Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 Workout Game.  It was $19.99, so I decided to get it.  When the cashier rang it up, it came to $50.00.  I told her I thought it was $19.99, so off we went.  She then noticed that where they were on the shelf, the tag there was for 2009.  She walked to customer service, told them the story, and said that she had to honour it.  The ENTIRE time I was quiet, I didn't open my mouth ONCE. 
The Game is GREAT!  I love it.  It totally kicked my ass, and was fun as well, considering that I hate to work out. 
I am already so sore, I dread waking up tomorrow, as I know I will be so sore! 

DETAILS OF THE GAME
The game is divided into several sections (this is my memory, as Alan is currently participating in the 100m dash...his game choice, and i can't view it.)

There are 18 exercises in total.  You can do these individually or in a circuit.  Jillian has 2 pre set circuits, and upper body and lower body routines.  You can also create your own circuits, 2 styles, plus an upper and lower, based around all 18 of the exercises.  You can also choose your level of difficulty or how many reps to do.  For some exercises you use the remote, and others the balance board.  You will hear a "bing" noise every time it is correct (remote where it should be, or weight where it should be) and a "buzz" noise when incorrect, including wrong footing, so that you are equal on each side.
I love how the "buzz" is not loud or scary, it just right, a quick notification really.
I really like the routine I created.

The little booklet in the case is good too,  It shows a pic of each exercise and the health benefits to each, as well as the correct way to do it so that the board or remote pick up on it.

You can also choose your music, 20 options I think, although all just music, no lyrics, and many "metal" type ones.  I feel like I am on speed right now from it, that and I am wheezing...this is how out of shape I am!

There are several landscapes to choose as well. 

Of course, you can also do everything randomly.

I also liked that unlike the WiiFit you don't have to run on the balance board.  It can be very hard to balance on such a small board, without falling off and breaking your ankle. 
Also, remember mlast post I complained that it mangled my hands, and made them itchy, (we have a generic board, not the actual Wii one, well, I used a hand towel to put on it, and it worked just fine, so I can do the pushups now without having a hand full of little dents or itches.

One thing that I didn't like about the WiiFit was that it was really slow, and I was constantly pushing buttons, listening to her blah blah blah, reading the screen, just too slow to actually keep me motivated.
On this JM game though, you only press "A" once after your single excersise, which can last as long as you like.  That gives you a few quick seconds to attach the wrist strap, get down on the ground, or move the balance board!

I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to use common exercises to work out.  There also seems to be a fair amount of cardo worked in, as you are not using weights.  Some exercises make you go faster than others, and this is where the heart rate increases and the cardio kicks in.

A great game, and I got it at a great price!!!!  Had they made me pay the $50.00 I wouldn't have bought it. 

To Wii or not to Wii

It's well known fact that I am NOT a fan of video games, or athletics of ANY kind!
Just thinking of any physical activity, and I am instantly bored.

As a child I didn't play video games, except a Game Boy which was short lived, and played only to "dual" in Tetris!!!!
It kills that now as an adult, when we go to someones house, and they suggest we play Wii.  Depending on where we are, I will go for a nap, pour another drink and sit down, or make a slight scene to show that I am not a fan!
I also don't like spending money on electronics or things which everyone has.  For years, I had to  listen to Alan and Cory play hockey for a few hours, then watch hockey for a few hours, and then again play for a few hours!!  I hated video games even more because of this.

I've gained...read this....20lbs since I moved out west here to AB.  Where 20lbs on my body is, I am not sure!  (I am not big by any means,  however, my clothes don't fit as they once did, and I am not happy with my current weight).  Let me also point out, that about a year after moving here, I was underweight.  I would go to the gym, and lay on the benches and chat with a friend...until I was asked not to do this anymore.  We would weigh ourselves and giggle that we weighed 108lbs!!
In the fall of 2008, I joined a bootcamp, and was in great shape!!!  It came with MANY challenges, however, even though I am a person who gives up, and simply cannot be bothered, but, from my Week 1 fitness test to Week 6, the results were astounding!  I DID IT!!!!  I was at a great weight, and the giggly bits were gone!!!!

Time passes, and I'm now the biggest I have ever been!!!!  Alan and I have a JOKE that I cannot get to 130, otherwise I am out.  I called him a couple weeks ago to tell him I was packing, cause I only had a pound or so left!!!  We joked, but I knew that I had to do something!

Back to the Wii.  I liked the WiiFit commercials, and decided I wanted one, but especially after seeing Just Dance Wii game played on Ellen! 

I have been playing everyday for the last 3 days, and today, I can barely walk.  I got out of bed this morning, and my right leg especially seemed significantly shorter, bent, and was very painful.   There are a couple things I don't like about WiiFit, it is very slow, always pushing buttons on the remote to go again or to switch activities or to stop all the words and talking! 
AND.........this is what I hate the most....the instructions are so detailed.  How to stand, how to hold the remote, attach the wrist strap etc, move people and furniture.  But....the one thing it doesn't tell you is to WEAR RUNNING SHOES!!!!  That's why I am in pain today.  (It seems so obvious, but I was in my livingroom!!!)  My weight wasn't evenly distrubuted.  Also, I don't believe that it is accurate....of course it can't be 100%, I hate that it is in cm and kg.  I also don't agree with the balance they say is best.  Again though, I think that goes back to the accuracy!!!


But, all in all, I am very happy with it!  It has only caused 1 minor domestic, and it is actually fun  to do. I am good at The Ski Jumping, and Tennis, so tonight Alan and I will play together, with our his and hers remotes!!!  Of course, this is only a motivator to help me work out, or to excersize at all. Clearly it works, today on the way home, I actually THOUGHT of going for a run!!!!

Skinny People Only Please!!!

Well, wasn't I suprised when someone else fed me a very high dose of my own medicine...they stated their opinion....outloud.....
I was waiting to get into the elevator at the office building I work in.  Finally the doors opened, and there was a cart full of chairs, along with the 2 men manning the cart, there was also another woman.  The men told me to come in, even though I was going to wait for the next car.  We arrived on the main floor, and then one gentleman instructed myself and the woman to go ahead. (I love men like this), I then walked off, and another woman I know from the building was waiting to go on the elevator, I then laughed to her, and said "Skinny People Only."  I didn't offend the person I said it to, she saw the joke fit the situation, as she saw me turn sideways and squeeze me way out between the doors and cart of chairs. (She too was skinny)  However, the woman behind me (also skinny), sighed and said "How rude you young people are."  First off, it was a simple comment which shouldn't have been offensive, and the hilarity was obvious, plus I didn't say it directly to her, but to the woman walking on, who I know. 
I found it ironic that I often find myself making comments about "the youth of today."   And someone had the nerve to categorize me as one of these disrepectful youths. 
I still have no idea how I had offended her.  Perhaps she, like myself, just likes to comment on random things.  Or perhaps she simply hates the youth of today, and their comments.
I even thought after that I should chase her down and ask her why it bothered her, and also to ask why she thinks I am a youth of today...I'm in my late twenties for crying out loud.  Why bother chasing her, it's irrelevant anyway.  (I will watch for her again though, in the elevator, perhaps I've met my match!!!)
If I find myself in a similar situation will I make a similar comment to the one I made today...why yes, of course I will!!!

Paws and Tails!

Anyone who knows me is well aware how much Kobe and Lewis mean to me!

Le Chat - Lewis, Male, Born July 2004, Part Main-Coon, 24 lbs
Le Chien - Kobe, Male, Born December 2008, Schnauzer/Poodle, 25 lbs

Read their stories below!


LEWIS
Alan didn't want a cat, especially since he had always had dogs, and cats were "not masculin" so it was always a disagreement when discussing getting a cat.  Alan always delayed it, by saying things like "When we get back from summer holidays, we will discuss it", "after we move" etc. etc.  But I looked in the Buy and Sell, and basically said we were getting one, and we were doing it tonight...it was a 7 month debate afterall.  So, we bought Lewis for $20, in the country somewhere off a child!  Naming him took some time, as I chose a crap name, Rigby...and he just sort of evolved into Lewis.  He also goes by LewisKittyOne, LewisOne, L'il, and Sweetheart.  When he was a kitten he loved to climb the 6' tall speakers and attack us when we were sleeping.  We spent several nights with our entire bodies under the blankets, not talking, moving, or even breathing...that soon ended, and Lewis found his spot on my pillow wrapped around my head!  Lewis moved with us into the house and was very nervous, he hid in the basement behind the TV for the entire day.  Then when I woke up in the middle of the night he was on my pillow!!!  He is a very perceptive young man, he can sense my emotions, especially sadness.  He proved this on the day Alan left for Afghanistan.  He is now a massive sized cat who tolerates Kobe as much as he can.  They fight/play all the time, but Lewis can definately hold his own!  Alan and Lewis have a very special bond, and they even have their own language, and way of playing!  Lewis's favourite hang out spots are on his perch, on the counters, table and chairs, and likes to hang out in the bathroom, he LOVES the bathroom!!

KOBE
Oh Kobe where do I start....The way we came about getting Kobe is a long story.  We second guessed ourselves with another dog, but we ended up with Kobe, who was secretly our "first pick".  I am not one of these people who must only "adopt" dogs.  We chose Kobe, and we bought him from a Breeder, not the SPCA, or such organizations.  We found Kobe's name through a website.  He also goes by Ko-buddy, Ko-pup, Ko-Lew, Pup, Biteee, Koi-biteee, Koi-buddy, and Buddy-of-Koi, which Alan thinks is his CanAsian name!!!  He is so playful, and was so easy to train.  He is well travelled, and has met all of our families and friends.  He was potty trained by a bell within a week, and has not destroyed anything serious in our home, or anyone elses.  He can sit, stay, shake a paw, lie down, etc.  He also knows so many commands, some of which is even follows.  For the first 4 months or so, he never barked or made too much noise.  One day this all changed...drastically.  He LOVES to bark excessively at anyone who dares to walk past our house.  One of our biggest challenges with Kobe is to groom him.  This is always a very stressful experience, and it usually ends as soon as the attacking begins.  He loves nothing more than to be with us.  We are constantly being shadowed and loved by him.  He also sleeps in our bed with us.  Walks and trips to the dog park please him to no end!  He has several favourite toys, but his most loved item, is his bone.  My favouite part of the day is to wake Kobe up in the morning, and then when I greet him after work!!!!  Kobe is my first dog ever.  He is so special to us both, and he helped me to fully know that I do want kids in my life. 

Below are some of my favourite photos!!

It's been a while...

Well, it has been almost 4 months since I last had a blog entry, in fact, so long since that I had to go to Joelene's blog (which is amazing) to find my address, and then I had to reset my password as I couldn't remember it!!

I guess, I will just do a quick update since I was last on here.  lots has happened, friends have visited me here in Edmonton, my sister got married, my best friend had a beautiful baby girl, Kobe turned 1, Christmas, beginning of 2010, etc. etc.

Christine's Wedding was beautiful, and it was so wonderful that I was there, and was able to see Christine, what may have been the happiest I have seen her in a long time.  She was the centre of attention, and she definately deserved it!

I've been working at Martello for almost 8 months now, and I really enjoy it.  Like any job it has its challenges, and learning curves, but I also really like the industry.

I have decided to get my RPA Designation.  I think we will see how quickly the next 3 years fly by.  The last 10 years have slipped right past me, I expect the next few to be even quicker!!!

Wish me luck!!!

Starting MY blog!

So, I love to read everyone else's blog....okay, just Elsie's and Joelene's. I assume that they are dying to hear the details of my life, and I can't let them down!!!! So, here I go.

I am not sure what I will write about yet, as my life is fairly simple, uneventful, at the same time, exciting, crazy, adventurous and insane. I wonder what do people need to know about me, as I usually sensor all of this by living so far away from the people I was once closest to. Which is another topic for another day. I figure I will write about something I feel is fascinating or insane. I will most likely write about my amazing husband and our weird and wonderful life together.
As I write this, Alan is trying to peer over my shoulder, which is exactly why I have never written anything personal before....what if someone sees it....why is this such a bother to me? Why do I try to always hide evidence of EVERYTHING.....today will be a new day!