Friday morning. I started work today at 6:45am. To me, it seems very early because I'm not a morning person. The only time I really like getting up early is when I have to catch a plane somewhere. I'd get up in the middle of the night, happily, to catch a plane going almost anywhere. But today I'm just at my desk answering the phone. Luckily the phones don't ring crazy off the hook this early in the morning. So there is a sense of getting warmed up for the busy day it becomes.
Yesterday I was asked to do a couple of trades. Both for August 11th. I did trade with the first person that asked me but it's a trade that doesn't work out in my favor. I've traded my favorite site for the one I hate. The second request was an even trade, one I wouldn't have minded doing. But I have a hard time saying "no". So in the end I'm unhappy about trying to make someone else happy. What an idiot I am.
This upcoming weekend is a long weekend. This is my usual weekend to work but it has been traded away (someone needed a trade again) and I have the Saturday and Sunday off. This time something worked out in my favor. Thank goodness. I am working holiday Monday though and most of the following week. I'll be busy next week.
Yesterday, when I was home I made Jillian make a couple of phone calls regarding the Nursing program. She withdrawed from the program and made a call to talk to admissions about what to do next. The tension was a little high yesterday. She is so negative and down about the whole thing. As upset as I am or have been, I was really supportive and positive and tried to get her to see it as not being the end of the world. But I did stress that this is no time for screwing around and she has to be focused and get her act together. I think that by the end of the day she saw things differently and had a better attitude. So right now, I don't know exactly what will be in store for her. I don't know how badly she wants it. But she does know that we love her and support her and strongly encourage her to succeed. What else can I do?
As for this mysterious cloud that has been hanging over my head. I think it's lifting. I was beginning to think I was feeling generally down because I haven't been working out. It was an assumption that made sense to me ... but I haven't been to the gym since I've been back from holidays. I had intended to go on the evenings I didn't work but I just didn't get around to it. But yesterday, I was feeling a little better ... I mean I woke up feeling better. So this just may be the end of this downward slope I've been on.
Jonathan did get that estimate done for the repairs on his car. It came back at something like $6,400.00. That's a lot of money. We are wondering if the car will be written off. He did talk to Wayne about it and our neighbour made the suggestion of possibly buying the car from Jonathan for book value. He wants to buy the car and fix it himself. Great ... another wreck in front of his house and we would have to look at it. Talk about adding insult to injury. But who the hell knows what will happen when all this is said and done. It's still too early to tell.
But it's Friday and I'm happy about that. After today I have two whole days off. Hopefully no one will call me into work. And perhaps if I do get called, I'll just say "no". Sounds good already.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Disappointing News
I've been feeling a little off emotionally lately. But yesterday was the start of a really overwhelming sense of sadness. It started yesterday when Jillian came home from Vancouver Island. She arrived with both her friends Chris and Madi. I made them blueberry pancakes and visited with them, along with Jacob. Jillian opened her transcripts and it wasn't good news. She failed Chemistry 30 and didn't do as well as she thought she would do in English 30. Her English 30 final wasn't added to her final grade because it says she didn't pay to write the exam. Oh my God. Didn't pay to write the exam! What the heck? Is it a clerical error? Or did she indeed not pay to write an exam? I don't know what to think. And failing Chemistry! Failing? How on earth could she let that happen? I paid for that extra weekend of exam prep. and she failed. I'm so upset. So upset that I'm sort of mad too. I don't know what to do or how to feel about it.
You know, as a parent all I want is what is best for my kids. But what the hell do you do when they don't seem to want what's best for themselves? Why on earth wouldn't she have tried harder ... paid more attention ... remembered to pay exam fees? It's going to be another year delay. One year only if she gets lucky enough to be accepted into the Nursing Program next year. Absolutely everyone I've spoken to has said that this is a hard program to be accepted into and that she was lucky to have been conditionally accepted the first time she applied. I don't know if she realises how lucky she was. I mean, I told her all the time but was she listening? I could cry. I've said it so many times, but I never had the opportunity to go to school. I've never had a parent (or parents) who encouraged me to go. Oh hell, all my mom ever said was "get a job", never any mention of school, etc. I want so badly for her to have a career that interests her, something she can be proud of. I would work two jobs to enable her to go to school. And truthfully, I'm tired of trying to put a positive spin on all of this. I was the one, who anticipated this sort of outcome, talked to Lana (nursing student I work with) about all of Jillian's options if this falls through. So when Jillian came home I had a bunch of options and scenarios to talk through so she wouldn't be so crushed. But shouldn't she feel crushed? Didn't she just blow a wonderful opportunity? I'm tired of always making everyone feel better when no one is there to help me through this overwhelming crappy, piece of shit, bunch of feelings I've been going through. I'm tired of being the mom. I'm just tired.
You know, as a parent all I want is what is best for my kids. But what the hell do you do when they don't seem to want what's best for themselves? Why on earth wouldn't she have tried harder ... paid more attention ... remembered to pay exam fees? It's going to be another year delay. One year only if she gets lucky enough to be accepted into the Nursing Program next year. Absolutely everyone I've spoken to has said that this is a hard program to be accepted into and that she was lucky to have been conditionally accepted the first time she applied. I don't know if she realises how lucky she was. I mean, I told her all the time but was she listening? I could cry. I've said it so many times, but I never had the opportunity to go to school. I've never had a parent (or parents) who encouraged me to go. Oh hell, all my mom ever said was "get a job", never any mention of school, etc. I want so badly for her to have a career that interests her, something she can be proud of. I would work two jobs to enable her to go to school. And truthfully, I'm tired of trying to put a positive spin on all of this. I was the one, who anticipated this sort of outcome, talked to Lana (nursing student I work with) about all of Jillian's options if this falls through. So when Jillian came home I had a bunch of options and scenarios to talk through so she wouldn't be so crushed. But shouldn't she feel crushed? Didn't she just blow a wonderful opportunity? I'm tired of always making everyone feel better when no one is there to help me through this overwhelming crappy, piece of shit, bunch of feelings I've been going through. I'm tired of being the mom. I'm just tired.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Back To Work -- Back To The Daily Grind
Back to real life ... which means back to work ... I'm at work right now. Big sigh. I'm working with good people, I'm not complaining ... but I just don't want to be back at work. Does that sound bad? I think it does sound bad but I can't help it. I don't want to be here.
I've been very unsettled lately. Maybe it's a sense of sadness. But nothing I can think of has made me sad. I can't even explain the feeling/mood that I have. I was sort of like this when I was on holiday too. I was in the best place possible (Vancouver Island) but I didn't have an overwhelming sense of joy like I usually do when I'm there. The best time I had all week long was the day I spent at the beach with Jacob. I can't shake off this yucky feeling at all.
Truthfully, I was hoping that by writing here I would begin to sort it out a bit in my own head. So far, nothing.
Today, about one hour before I had to start work, there was a knock at the door. It was Wayne's wife. She had just smashed into Jonathan's car. We live in a cul de sac and everyone drives super slow ... how it happened ... who knows? What a dope. Jonathan was good about it. He usually is good about such things. After all, what can a person do after the fact? The damage to the car was substantial ... shocking really. Wayne, his wife, Jonathan and Jacob all went down the the police station and filed a report. Jonathan says they were both pretty upset about it. We've lived in the neighbourhood for 10 years and we really don't know them. They are quiet people ... sometimes sort of weird. Just lately Wayne has made a half decent effort to smile and make little conversation here and there. Then this happens ... wow ... and they don't want to go through insurance either. I don't know how this is going to pan out. But what I can see is that I will be without a car while Jonathan gets his fixed up.
I was on my dinner break and now I'm back. I was hoping an outing would do something for my mood ... but no, I'm not feeling any better. Big sigh again.
Okay, there has been a turn of events and now I'm in a better mood. Jodie switched desks and taught me how to play Rummy. I really suck at card games in general. We played 3 games to 100 and I won 2 of the three games. That was fun. Not only because I won but because I played with Jodie. She is a riot! It was just the distraction I needed this evening.
I've been very unsettled lately. Maybe it's a sense of sadness. But nothing I can think of has made me sad. I can't even explain the feeling/mood that I have. I was sort of like this when I was on holiday too. I was in the best place possible (Vancouver Island) but I didn't have an overwhelming sense of joy like I usually do when I'm there. The best time I had all week long was the day I spent at the beach with Jacob. I can't shake off this yucky feeling at all.
Truthfully, I was hoping that by writing here I would begin to sort it out a bit in my own head. So far, nothing.
Today, about one hour before I had to start work, there was a knock at the door. It was Wayne's wife. She had just smashed into Jonathan's car. We live in a cul de sac and everyone drives super slow ... how it happened ... who knows? What a dope. Jonathan was good about it. He usually is good about such things. After all, what can a person do after the fact? The damage to the car was substantial ... shocking really. Wayne, his wife, Jonathan and Jacob all went down the the police station and filed a report. Jonathan says they were both pretty upset about it. We've lived in the neighbourhood for 10 years and we really don't know them. They are quiet people ... sometimes sort of weird. Just lately Wayne has made a half decent effort to smile and make little conversation here and there. Then this happens ... wow ... and they don't want to go through insurance either. I don't know how this is going to pan out. But what I can see is that I will be without a car while Jonathan gets his fixed up.
I was on my dinner break and now I'm back. I was hoping an outing would do something for my mood ... but no, I'm not feeling any better. Big sigh again.
Okay, there has been a turn of events and now I'm in a better mood. Jodie switched desks and taught me how to play Rummy. I really suck at card games in general. We played 3 games to 100 and I won 2 of the three games. That was fun. Not only because I won but because I played with Jodie. She is a riot! It was just the distraction I needed this evening.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Our Vacation
We're back from our holiday to Vancouver Island. We arrived home yesterday afternoon at approximately 5:00 pm. I don't know why exactly but it was a long drive home from Kelowna. It was the normal 8 hour drive but it just seemed long.
In contrast, the vacation seemed very, very short. We spent a total of 7 nights at Cameron Lake which is longer than our previous vacations but it went by faster than any other time spent there. I can honestly say that I had less fun there this time too. This should have made the time drag but the opposite was true. We spent a day of either side of Cameron Lake in Kelowna, our pit stop destination while traveling. The weather was great and we were once again very, very lucky. The only day that was a little off was Saturday at Cameron Lake. There was a terrible wind storm, no clouds, just lots and lots of wind. So windy that we did not get into the lake all day. There were actually white caps on the waves. We spent that day going into Qualicum Beach and Coombs. So it was still a good day just not a beach day.
The best day I spent there was the day before we were going to leave the island. Jacob and I went to Qualicum Beach and we lucked out and arrived during low tide. It's my favorite time to be at a beach. Jonathan spent the time talking to real estate people in town and missed all the fun. Jacob and I walked along the beach, walked in the water and just explored everything. We saw so many wonderful things. Jacob found what I could best describe as a sand dollar bed. The sand dollars were everywhere. I've never seen so many in my life ... it was incredible and I was so happy. Jacob and I picked up so many to see if they were still alive or not. Many were alive and we would skip them back into the surf. The ones that were dead as a doornail and not smashed we took. We filled up a little sandwich ziplock bag and took no more once that bag was full. It was great. Jacob also found a sunflower starfish. It was dead but a rare find all the same. I took a photo of it. I've only seen one once before, years ago, it was alive but I didn't take a photo of it. He also found a jellyfish. It was beautiful and I took a few photos of it. I hadn't touched one before so touching this one was fun. He found an anemone and dug it out of the sand ... it was gross ... not like the open ones you see in tide pools. This one was closed up and it was difficult to determine what it actually was. Anemone was my best guess as to what we were looking at. He ran around the sand poking his finger into holes and was squirted by clams ... luckily I have video of that ... it was funny. We thought they were geoducks but then he found a clam half buried and we came to the conclusion that it was indeed clams squirting water out of those holes. We had a really good time. Jacob and I decided that we will spend a couple of nights in Qualicum Beach, right on the water next year so we don't miss a moment of fun.
Next year I also want to go back to the west side of the island. It seems like such a shame to go such a long way and not see Tofino, Ucelet and Long Beach. It's really too wonderful to miss and I regret not going this time around. But the decision was to take the kids to see Victoria instead. The restaurant I love was still there and we went there for lunch ... yummy ! We walked around the inner harbour which was quite nice. We also walked down FanTan Alley, which I really love (I don't know why). We drove down the street where I used to live which was very cool. You can see the ocean looking down the road. Jacob, Jillian and I walked on the water break just down that same street. That was sort of cool. I wanted to go walk on the little beach at the end of the block too but Jonathan seemed to be in such a rush and we just ended up leaving Victoria and going back to Cameron Lake. It wasn't quite the trip I wanted it to be but at least we went.
So our family holiday has come and gone. It was good but I know it could have been better. I'll be doing the planning next year and we will see more and do more. We were talking and I think we will go for longer period of time next year, perhaps 2 weeks and we'll spend some time in Victoria, Qualicum Beach and Cameron Lake. I still want to live there.
In contrast, the vacation seemed very, very short. We spent a total of 7 nights at Cameron Lake which is longer than our previous vacations but it went by faster than any other time spent there. I can honestly say that I had less fun there this time too. This should have made the time drag but the opposite was true. We spent a day of either side of Cameron Lake in Kelowna, our pit stop destination while traveling. The weather was great and we were once again very, very lucky. The only day that was a little off was Saturday at Cameron Lake. There was a terrible wind storm, no clouds, just lots and lots of wind. So windy that we did not get into the lake all day. There were actually white caps on the waves. We spent that day going into Qualicum Beach and Coombs. So it was still a good day just not a beach day.
The best day I spent there was the day before we were going to leave the island. Jacob and I went to Qualicum Beach and we lucked out and arrived during low tide. It's my favorite time to be at a beach. Jonathan spent the time talking to real estate people in town and missed all the fun. Jacob and I walked along the beach, walked in the water and just explored everything. We saw so many wonderful things. Jacob found what I could best describe as a sand dollar bed. The sand dollars were everywhere. I've never seen so many in my life ... it was incredible and I was so happy. Jacob and I picked up so many to see if they were still alive or not. Many were alive and we would skip them back into the surf. The ones that were dead as a doornail and not smashed we took. We filled up a little sandwich ziplock bag and took no more once that bag was full. It was great. Jacob also found a sunflower starfish. It was dead but a rare find all the same. I took a photo of it. I've only seen one once before, years ago, it was alive but I didn't take a photo of it. He also found a jellyfish. It was beautiful and I took a few photos of it. I hadn't touched one before so touching this one was fun. He found an anemone and dug it out of the sand ... it was gross ... not like the open ones you see in tide pools. This one was closed up and it was difficult to determine what it actually was. Anemone was my best guess as to what we were looking at. He ran around the sand poking his finger into holes and was squirted by clams ... luckily I have video of that ... it was funny. We thought they were geoducks but then he found a clam half buried and we came to the conclusion that it was indeed clams squirting water out of those holes. We had a really good time. Jacob and I decided that we will spend a couple of nights in Qualicum Beach, right on the water next year so we don't miss a moment of fun.
Next year I also want to go back to the west side of the island. It seems like such a shame to go such a long way and not see Tofino, Ucelet and Long Beach. It's really too wonderful to miss and I regret not going this time around. But the decision was to take the kids to see Victoria instead. The restaurant I love was still there and we went there for lunch ... yummy ! We walked around the inner harbour which was quite nice. We also walked down FanTan Alley, which I really love (I don't know why). We drove down the street where I used to live which was very cool. You can see the ocean looking down the road. Jacob, Jillian and I walked on the water break just down that same street. That was sort of cool. I wanted to go walk on the little beach at the end of the block too but Jonathan seemed to be in such a rush and we just ended up leaving Victoria and going back to Cameron Lake. It wasn't quite the trip I wanted it to be but at least we went.
So our family holiday has come and gone. It was good but I know it could have been better. I'll be doing the planning next year and we will see more and do more. We were talking and I think we will go for longer period of time next year, perhaps 2 weeks and we'll spend some time in Victoria, Qualicum Beach and Cameron Lake. I still want to live there.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Preparing For Our Vacation
I'm sitting here at work ... desperately bored to death. I'm working with the same people with the exception of Kathy, our Supervisor, who isn't in today. The conversation around here is mind numbing and I've been trying to tune it out ... trying so hard. I've read Blogs, etc., trying to keep my mind occupied and engaged.
I've decided to take an Adobe Photoshop Elements course in October at Mount Royal College. I haven't signed up as of yet but today after work I will. There aren't a lot of things that I look forward to but the thought of doing this makes me excited. It's something I always wanted to do and I'm glad I found the course and happy I've made the decision to attend. Penny wants to do this class with me. I don't have a problem with her doing so but if she ends up not going, that will be okay too. I enjoy her company, but for once it would be nice to do something where she isn't tyring to be the centre of attention ... it's exhausting.
Today is the last day for the Calgary Stampede. I've been working so much this past week that we haven't gone to see the fireworks once. Last night Jillian mentioned that since I'm not working tomorrow morning and we should go tonight for the finale. It's a really good idea and we will go for sure.
On Tuesday we are leaving for Vancouver Island and Cameron Lake. I am really beginning to believe I need this vacation. I need it, but I'm not ready for it. Nothing is packed, heck I don't even have a list started yet. The house isn't crazy clean like I want it to be. My mom is coming to our house to take care of Stuart and Pedro and I like to have it spotless, shining and easy for her to be there. I want her time to be there to be as relaxing as possible. So needless to say, this evening I have a few things to do. Yesterday I did manage to get some dusting, vacuuming and some spot cleaning on the carpet in the dining room. I've been doing the laundry bit by bit for the last few days. Why on earth do I feel like I have so much more to do? Maybe I'm a little crazy. But while I'm here at work, I will write out a packing list and that will be time well spent.
I'm so excited for the trip. The more I think about it, the happier and happier I get. The ferry over to the island is always a highlight for me. The smell of the air, the views, the wind and the vibration of the ferry itself ... it makes it seem like such a remote and special destination. God I hope we live there one day.
I've decided to take an Adobe Photoshop Elements course in October at Mount Royal College. I haven't signed up as of yet but today after work I will. There aren't a lot of things that I look forward to but the thought of doing this makes me excited. It's something I always wanted to do and I'm glad I found the course and happy I've made the decision to attend. Penny wants to do this class with me. I don't have a problem with her doing so but if she ends up not going, that will be okay too. I enjoy her company, but for once it would be nice to do something where she isn't tyring to be the centre of attention ... it's exhausting.
Today is the last day for the Calgary Stampede. I've been working so much this past week that we haven't gone to see the fireworks once. Last night Jillian mentioned that since I'm not working tomorrow morning and we should go tonight for the finale. It's a really good idea and we will go for sure.
On Tuesday we are leaving for Vancouver Island and Cameron Lake. I am really beginning to believe I need this vacation. I need it, but I'm not ready for it. Nothing is packed, heck I don't even have a list started yet. The house isn't crazy clean like I want it to be. My mom is coming to our house to take care of Stuart and Pedro and I like to have it spotless, shining and easy for her to be there. I want her time to be there to be as relaxing as possible. So needless to say, this evening I have a few things to do. Yesterday I did manage to get some dusting, vacuuming and some spot cleaning on the carpet in the dining room. I've been doing the laundry bit by bit for the last few days. Why on earth do I feel like I have so much more to do? Maybe I'm a little crazy. But while I'm here at work, I will write out a packing list and that will be time well spent.
I'm so excited for the trip. The more I think about it, the happier and happier I get. The ferry over to the island is always a highlight for me. The smell of the air, the views, the wind and the vibration of the ferry itself ... it makes it seem like such a remote and special destination. God I hope we live there one day.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Up and Away
Today is Saturday. And I worked ... my second Saturday in a row. It wasn't the best day and after work I took the kids to Chapters so they could buy themselves a book for our trip to B.C. After a bit of searching they each found one. I didn't bother to look for one myself. Actually, this afternoon at work Jonathan phoned me and gave me the name of a Chinese lady who practices Chinese medicine in Toronto and he thought I'd be very interested in her belief system, etc. I wrote her name down, did a Google search and discovered that she wrote a book. I put a hold on one at the Calgary Public Library. I'm just hoping now that it will be ready for pick up on Monday. I'm crossing my fingers anyway.
After the book store we went over to SuperStore to pick up something for dinner and lunches; meat, bread, etc. We quickly ate dinner and then I took them to see Up, the movie by Pixar. Oh man, did that movie ever knock me off my feet. Okay I was already getting weepy over the movie trailers before the show even started ... but when the movie got going ... I was done. I don't think I've had a reaction like that to a movie in a long, long time. I would go and see it again. And I will buy the DVD when it becomes available. I just loved, loved, loved it !!
Last night Jillian's boyfriend, Chris, decided to move his car to the back of his house and made that decision after he had too much to drink. He ended up smashing his car into his neighbour's fence in the back alley. Ouch! Luckily, his neighbour cut him a little slack and didn't call the police. Chris spent his day building a new fence. He is very lucky his neighbour didn't call the police because, as a new driver, he isn't allowed to have any alcohol in his system while driving. It would be an automatic licence suspension. Without that he wouldn't be able to work where he does now. He is a very lucky guy ... very stupid ... but very lucky.
Tomorrow I'm working again. It was boring today and I'm guessing it will be boring tomorrow too. I worked with Cathy, Sherry, Monica, Lana, Diane and Barbara ... enough said. I will have to get to bed early tonight, just so I'm not grouchy and short tempered tomorrow. Have I mentioned how much I hate hearing people crunch on potato chips? Didn't God give us lips so we can use them to close our mouths when we chew? We aren't lipless dogs ... why do these women chew like them?? Okay, that was my rant ... it's been bugging me all week long.
After the book store we went over to SuperStore to pick up something for dinner and lunches; meat, bread, etc. We quickly ate dinner and then I took them to see Up, the movie by Pixar. Oh man, did that movie ever knock me off my feet. Okay I was already getting weepy over the movie trailers before the show even started ... but when the movie got going ... I was done. I don't think I've had a reaction like that to a movie in a long, long time. I would go and see it again. And I will buy the DVD when it becomes available. I just loved, loved, loved it !!
Last night Jillian's boyfriend, Chris, decided to move his car to the back of his house and made that decision after he had too much to drink. He ended up smashing his car into his neighbour's fence in the back alley. Ouch! Luckily, his neighbour cut him a little slack and didn't call the police. Chris spent his day building a new fence. He is very lucky his neighbour didn't call the police because, as a new driver, he isn't allowed to have any alcohol in his system while driving. It would be an automatic licence suspension. Without that he wouldn't be able to work where he does now. He is a very lucky guy ... very stupid ... but very lucky.
Tomorrow I'm working again. It was boring today and I'm guessing it will be boring tomorrow too. I worked with Cathy, Sherry, Monica, Lana, Diane and Barbara ... enough said. I will have to get to bed early tonight, just so I'm not grouchy and short tempered tomorrow. Have I mentioned how much I hate hearing people crunch on potato chips? Didn't God give us lips so we can use them to close our mouths when we chew? We aren't lipless dogs ... why do these women chew like them?? Okay, that was my rant ... it's been bugging me all week long.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Jillian's Birthday
July 7th. My Jillian is 19 years old already. We had the BBQ for her birthday on July 5th, her actual birthday date. The usual family was there. I was hoping we'd be able to eat outside but the weather didn't cooperate and we ended up eating dinner inside in the dining room. Jonathan and Jacob had mowed the lawn in the back yard that morning, the picnic table was cleaned up and ready to go, the water feature was cleaned, the flowers looked nice but it rained ... a lot. But dinner was really good. I made a potato salad and Greek pasta salad. Also made spinach dip and guacamole dip. Lots of good stuff. Jonathan made ribs and chicken. Apparently they were really good too. Jillian's boyfriend Chris worked that day and I knew he was going to be late but he was really, really late, coming at 8:30. He said he had a little nap before coming over. A little nap ... seriously? I was a little annoyed, I know it's silly but annoyed I was ... am?? Maybe it's a "boy thing" perhaps they don't know the kind of trouble it takes to make a big dinner for everyone. Jillian was just to the point where she was getting upset. He said he'd be there by 8:00 ... and by 8:30 she was visibly upset. Okay it was visible to me at least.
I've been working all this week July 6, 7 and 8th. All the shifts being the daytime short shift. And today I was asked if I would work tomorrow at 7:15am over at Rockyview/Peter Lougheed. I said "yes" but in my heart I was screaming "no". The past three days have been like the movie "Groundhog Day". The exact type of day, over and over again. I was going a little mental today. By the time I left I had a terrible headache. Oh Lord, I have to go back to school and do something to stimulate my mind. Today proved it to me.
This evening I went to the gym again. It was the second day in a row going with Penny. She has her official weigh-in and measuring on Friday and her trainer wanted her to focus on lots of cardio for these three days before. So of course, I went and joined her there ... even with the bad headache of mine. And funny enough, the headache went away sooner than later. Okay, I did take a couple of Advil before I went but I was still surprised that it went away as fast as it did. I'm a little fatigued right now ... my legs are not sore but tired, if that's makes any sense. I will go again tomorrow evening when she is off work.
Today we had tornado warnings where in Calgary. Apparently funnel clouds were spotted but I'm not sure if anything at all touched down. The sky over the northeast side of the city looked sort of scary. Not the kind of scary we experienced when we were in Edmonton when they had their big tornado. No, this was a big ugly storm but I didn't see any of those crazy, scary bottle-green clouds. And those clouds are something I will never, ever forget.
So today was mixed bag. Boring as hell at work and exciting/scary weather outside. I day full of contrast.
I've been working all this week July 6, 7 and 8th. All the shifts being the daytime short shift. And today I was asked if I would work tomorrow at 7:15am over at Rockyview/Peter Lougheed. I said "yes" but in my heart I was screaming "no". The past three days have been like the movie "Groundhog Day". The exact type of day, over and over again. I was going a little mental today. By the time I left I had a terrible headache. Oh Lord, I have to go back to school and do something to stimulate my mind. Today proved it to me.
This evening I went to the gym again. It was the second day in a row going with Penny. She has her official weigh-in and measuring on Friday and her trainer wanted her to focus on lots of cardio for these three days before. So of course, I went and joined her there ... even with the bad headache of mine. And funny enough, the headache went away sooner than later. Okay, I did take a couple of Advil before I went but I was still surprised that it went away as fast as it did. I'm a little fatigued right now ... my legs are not sore but tired, if that's makes any sense. I will go again tomorrow evening when she is off work.
Today we had tornado warnings where in Calgary. Apparently funnel clouds were spotted but I'm not sure if anything at all touched down. The sky over the northeast side of the city looked sort of scary. Not the kind of scary we experienced when we were in Edmonton when they had their big tornado. No, this was a big ugly storm but I didn't see any of those crazy, scary bottle-green clouds. And those clouds are something I will never, ever forget.
So today was mixed bag. Boring as hell at work and exciting/scary weather outside. I day full of contrast.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
A Long, Long Night
Oh I'm at work. I'm not a happy camper. I was going to work the shift this morning but Jennaya asked me for a trade; morning shift for the evening shift. I didn't say "no" because I didn't have a good reason not to do it for her. This morning I was home and was happy to be because Jillian, Jacob and I went over to the lake for their annual Stampede breakfast. It was the first one we had ever been to. It was very busy and the food was only so/so. But going with the kids and spending time with them was really nice. Jillian took some photos and she has posted them to Facebook.
But now ... I'm pouting. When I came in Jacob, Doug and Jennaya were working. I missed a good day working with Jacob and Doug. Now, I'm working with Jody and Yvonne at this site. On ACH/FMC there is Mahara, Barbara and Lori L.R. I could just scream, it's going to be a long, long night. I could cry.
Okay, an update ... it's now 6:40pm and I'm going out of my mind. It's not busy and God knows I shouldn't mention that because I don't want to jinx myself. The conversation is dull and I can't even get myself interested enough to take part. I'm looking at the computer screen ... trying to act too busy to get involved. I don't like this evening ... I wish I was out of here.
But now ... I'm pouting. When I came in Jacob, Doug and Jennaya were working. I missed a good day working with Jacob and Doug. Now, I'm working with Jody and Yvonne at this site. On ACH/FMC there is Mahara, Barbara and Lori L.R. I could just scream, it's going to be a long, long night. I could cry.
Okay, an update ... it's now 6:40pm and I'm going out of my mind. It's not busy and God knows I shouldn't mention that because I don't want to jinx myself. The conversation is dull and I can't even get myself interested enough to take part. I'm looking at the computer screen ... trying to act too busy to get involved. I don't like this evening ... I wish I was out of here.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
July Already
Can you believe it, it's July already? And it's been a while since my last post. I've had a bunch of days off and it's been really nice. I haven't been on the computer very much which is also a nice break.
Today I took the kids to see the dentist to get their teeth cleaned and checked. Jillian's teeth ended up being perfect. Lord knows how she does it. I always say she must have some sort of super saliva or something because she has never had a cavity in her whole life. And it's not due to some great oral hygiene ... because she is so bad at taking care of her teeth on a daily basis. She is just plain lazy.
Then there is Jacob. I'm not saying he is perfect by any means but he can't seem to catch a break. He has two little cavities on the back molars. I wondered if it was from his braces but she said that it was unavoidable because the gums were up over the back of the tooth and he just couldn't get to it with a tooth brush. Oh I feel for the little guy. He wasn't impressed.
I worked out with Penny twice this week. We went on June 30 and today. Today's workout was so much better than the last one. We were on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes, which is really, really good for Penny. She only likes to be on it for 15 minutes or so at a time. So today we doubled that. And we worked out in the weight room too. I was good and truly sore when we left the gym today. Good for us.
Sunday is Jillian's 19th birthday. I've invited Teresa, Kevin and kids, Oma and Uncle Wally. We are going to have a BBQ and it will be nice, if the weather holds out. Cross your fingers! I've also invited Jillian's new boyfriend Chris. He will be working all day and I know he will be tired but I hope he comes. It will be weird that a "new" boyfriend will be here and not Nic. Sometimes I miss not seeing him around. He was a good kid and he really liked Jillian. But what can you do? But I do have a bunch of stuff to do to get ready for the BBQ. I have to pin down the shopping list, buy a Birthday Card and take Jacob out shopping for her too. I also have to shop for groceries and clean up the house some. Oh, and if it's going to be nice out I also have to get the picnic table ready to eat on ... it hasn't been used since last summer and needs a really good scrubbing. Lots of little details. But it will be nice. I just can't believe she is going to be 19 already.
Today I took the kids to see the dentist to get their teeth cleaned and checked. Jillian's teeth ended up being perfect. Lord knows how she does it. I always say she must have some sort of super saliva or something because she has never had a cavity in her whole life. And it's not due to some great oral hygiene ... because she is so bad at taking care of her teeth on a daily basis. She is just plain lazy.
Then there is Jacob. I'm not saying he is perfect by any means but he can't seem to catch a break. He has two little cavities on the back molars. I wondered if it was from his braces but she said that it was unavoidable because the gums were up over the back of the tooth and he just couldn't get to it with a tooth brush. Oh I feel for the little guy. He wasn't impressed.
I worked out with Penny twice this week. We went on June 30 and today. Today's workout was so much better than the last one. We were on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes, which is really, really good for Penny. She only likes to be on it for 15 minutes or so at a time. So today we doubled that. And we worked out in the weight room too. I was good and truly sore when we left the gym today. Good for us.
Sunday is Jillian's 19th birthday. I've invited Teresa, Kevin and kids, Oma and Uncle Wally. We are going to have a BBQ and it will be nice, if the weather holds out. Cross your fingers! I've also invited Jillian's new boyfriend Chris. He will be working all day and I know he will be tired but I hope he comes. It will be weird that a "new" boyfriend will be here and not Nic. Sometimes I miss not seeing him around. He was a good kid and he really liked Jillian. But what can you do? But I do have a bunch of stuff to do to get ready for the BBQ. I have to pin down the shopping list, buy a Birthday Card and take Jacob out shopping for her too. I also have to shop for groceries and clean up the house some. Oh, and if it's going to be nice out I also have to get the picnic table ready to eat on ... it hasn't been used since last summer and needs a really good scrubbing. Lots of little details. But it will be nice. I just can't believe she is going to be 19 already.
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