15 Minutes

I have 15 minutes left on my lunch break, and of course, procrastinating studying - so here I am. For those of you who were dying to know, the surprise 30th birthday party for Troy was fantastic! It was a surprise, and I didn't even ruin it, by calling him from our home phone, and telling him I was at the pottery painting place, painting pottery. I figured I'd totally let the ball slip there, but nope - of course my husbands trusts my every word, and didn't even think twice about it. Cute little him.

It was a great party, and loads of people came to wish him well. I think he really enjoyed it. Now only 1 week, and 1 day from his REAL birthday, and the presents and surprises for that day! I love birthday's.

Speaking of Troy, he's written in his blog a couple times lately, so you should definitely check it out.

The weather in Alberta has been amazing, and I was thinking this morning, how ok I would be if it stayed like this all winter. Snowing from time to time lightly, then melting away; still being cold, but not cold enough to get me into a parka. I love this weather. Its beautiufl.

I think I've been fighting off a cold or flu or something, cause I've been exhausted. I wasn't feeling well for several days, until today actually since the party. I don't know if I spent myself in preparations or what, but I'm feeling better, but still pretty tired.

Only 10 minutes till my lunch is over now, and I better clean off my desk and get ready to get back to work. Thanks for reading my blog!

Snow

We woke up to a beautiful covering of Snow. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't happy to see it, however it already is November 4th, and we have only had snow once since then, so there's not much to complain about, but it was beautiful. It still is beautiful. I think it's still snowing. I'm not positive because although it is only 5:40pm, it is totally dark outside. I won't complain about that either, because I got an extra hour of sleep last night.

That one night a year is always so wonderful when you're sitting up talking with an old friend, and so exhausted thinking - I'd love to stay up and catch up, but I'm so tired, I'm forgetting how to talk, and then someone mentions that we get an extra hour of sleep. WOW. How come we don't have more days like that. I'd be fine with it, if we got one of those ever week. Now I know that means, that half the time we would be sleeping in daylight, and working in the dark, but that's fine with me. Get a good set of curtains and we're all set (ours are fabulous by the way - they were included in our house, and we found out after the fact that they're from Pottery Barn, and they're raw silk! Haha! I would NEVER spend that kind of money on curtains. If they cost me more than $30, they're too expensive.

Anyways. Yeah for an extra hour of sleep.

I'm waiting for our chicken legs to cook, and for "The AMAZING Race" to start. It'll be funny when we look back in 20 years, back to the days of reality television, (who knows where we'll have moved on to by then!), and talk about how much time we wasted, watching other people live lives of adventure from our couches...while we got fatter, and lazier, and they got a great adventure and a lot of exercise. That'll be a good joke on all of us fat people (in 20 years!) Ha. Not so much.

Well - my laundry just finished, so I'll go be a good housewife and finish the laundry. You know what I'd like to do? Go on a shopping spree. I need some new clothes like its nobody's business (and really, it is nobody's business - unless of course you're planning on giving me the money for my shopping spree).

Good Night - enjoy the snow!

S

Sorry They're Sideways

Not sure how that happened, they're the right way up in iphoto - but I don't know how to fix it.

Cas Hailey meets Colbie Cailat

So let me be the first to say, that I really think that Cas Haley should team up with Colbie Cailat and do at least one duet. They'd be AWESOME together. Is it possible to copyright that idea? Cause it'd be a knock-out!

Its been a while since I've posted, but that's mostly because there's nothing new in our lives. We got a beautiful painting from Lindsey Love...I should post a photo of it...but not just now, its lovely.

Work is all same ol', Troy's 30th birthday is coming up, so that's always fun. Too bad I'm so poor and can't throw a big ol' shin-dig for him. Oh well. Maybe when he turns 40!

Troy is out at his photography class and I've been studying! How impressive huh? My exam is over a month away! Hopefully I can keep it up, so I don't have to crap it all in at the last minute.

Tomorrow is flu shot day. But also Halloween. I dressed up like batgirl, and troy dressed up like Dwight K. Schrute for the Halloween party we attended on Saturday night. It was fun.

Chelsea's little guy Jack turned 1 on Sunday. He's great, and so cute. I have to post a photo, and then I have to get back to work here. Take care, and happy Halloween!

OOPSIE!

Big oopsie in last post...if I could wrangle Lennie and Bonnie to Calgary for a visit, it'd be worth writing anything in here, however I will assure you, my night on Tuesday night could have only been more perfect, if my loving husband was home, but he was at his photography course.

I've gotten to work early today, so I have a minute to post...not that i have anything to say (I never really do), but here I go anyways.

October 11th. Sounds like it'll be a good day. Thursday's are my favorite because in the midst of a crazy busy week...we have a night at home, with no plans. So we can vege out all night, watch some of our favorite television programs, and enjoy each other's company.

I better go, get my coffee, so I'm ready for 8:30am.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Nights like tonight could only be more perfect if my husband was here, and if I didn't have to work tomorrow. I'm curled up in front of the cozy fireplace on my comfy couch. I've been reading, and relaxing (even though my neck seems really sore) and am having a great evening.

Thanksgiving weekend was awesome. Loads of food, family & laughter. At the Bierman family Thanksgiving, we even turned Settlers into a drinking game. That was different, but fun. What a great family we've got. Eden was very disappointed to see that I've taken out my tongue ring. (I took it out in San Francisco, I had a sore in my mouth, and it wasn't going away. It was directly under my tongue, and was so sore that my mouth was numb a whole lot of the time, so I figured the tongue ring had to go, and you know what? I used to get canker sores in my mouth constantly...I haven't had one since then....I wonder if that is a coincidence?)

We also had thanksgiving at the Hooge's which was of course amazing. Then back for a games night (first annual) with Chels and Andrew, and cutie-pie Jack. What a great night we had, and weekend. It sure seemed to go by too quickly though, that's for sure.

We also had lots of naps...I love naps. They're great.

Now the next big thing is Jacks Birthday, and Halloween. I wonder if we'll have trick-or-treaters? What is "cool"to give out? How much candy should I buy to have an adequate amount, and yet, not have too many left overs to gorge on (to my cute husband's disappointment).

Also - I'm quite disappointed that Volkswagen does not have a body shop in Calgary. What the heck-fire is up with that? Seriously. I'm actually quite annoyed. That was one of the selling features of my first car (Honda Civic - Cute edition 2000). They told me there that they had a great body shop, which I found to be true. I guess I took that for granted when I bought my VW last year. Now that someone rear-ended me a couple weeks ago, I need to make use of a body shop, and am totally annoyed that I have to take my vehicle to someone who's not even an expert at VW's. That's garbage. Who can I complain to?

What would make this an even better evening, is if I had a high metabolism rate, and could eat an entire plate of cookies and big glass of milk, and not feel guilty. If someone came over and baked me cookies...that'd be even greater. Mmmmmm...that sounds really good. Where's Troy.

The large Tree outside just scared me cause I thought it was a weirdo.

Do you want to know about one of my dreams the other day. Prepare yourself...there's something messed up in my head, and my dreams are quite...disturbing most of the time. (I don't ever watch scary movies, or tv, or even commercials, so I'm not sure where any of this comes from).

I was on a Ferris wheel with my niece - and all of the sudden small babies started to fall from the buckets around me, and hit the side of my bucket, and fall to the ground. I tired to catch as many as I could, but I could only catch so many. Then I had a separate dream where I was holding a baby, and as I put her down, her ribs dislocated, and crushed...and I felt it...(nasty). If anyone knows how to interpret dreams that'd be great. I dream these weird things, all the time.

I'm just trying to bide the time before my cute husband comes home. I love him. The other night when we got home from Chelsea and Andrew's place at like midnight, my back was killing me (not sure why, but the pain was shooting down my leg!). He warmed up hot water bottles, and stayed up even when he was super tired, to rub my back really good. He's such a good husband, and I love him.

Anyways, I better go, this is just rambling on (which is pretty standard around here).

S

My Ears Are Bleeding

Not really, but nearly. On my frustrating drive home today, I ended up besides an onoxious guy who had a stereo more expensive than his beater truck. He felt it necessary to bring attention to this point, by turning his stereo up, so loud that my car was vibrating. I happened to be right beside this vehicle in my vehicle, with my window open. I looked over to glare at this guy, and he, seemed to have not a care or consideration in the world, and bopped his head to his obnoxious music, while both of his windows were open. I figured I didn't want to hear his music, but I wanted to hear my own, so I turned up my crappy Honda stereo, to just about as loud as it could go. It was definitely so loud that my ears were hurting, but I didn't care. I kind of wanted to prove a point, that not everyone thinks he has the most amazing taste in music. I really had a hard time hearing his music after that...but I think he turned his music off. I'm choosing to take it as a compliment, that he loved my music. Hopefully the rest of the block did too. Anyways, it made my frustrating, traffic filled drive home more bearable.

1/2 the leaves on the trees in my block are in my front yard, and on the street in front of my house.

I went to Rona today to pick up a few things. I think Rona makes people sing. They had music on in there, and I walked by at least 4 people who were audibly singing along with the music. It made me smile. I think all places should endorse people singing loudly along with the music. Wouldn't that be wonderful? (provided everyone could sing on tune!). Also in Rona, I saw some leaf blowers. Seriously, what are those for? Is that why all the leaves are in front of my house? Does it mean that people blow their leaves onto someone else's yard? Is there such a thing as a leaf sucker? Like a vacuum cleaner, except for leaves? I think the leaf blower is hilarious, but honestly probably the stupidest invention ever. What is the point? Does it make raking easier? I don't get it. I considered buying one, just to find out what all the hype was about...but decided to vent about it on my blog instead.

Well my cute husband is home now, so I'll go and chat with him. I'm excited about season premier night tonight, and SERIOUSLY what's going on with Jim & Pam???!!! I'm so excited!

S

A Real Treat

San Fran was a real treat. We walked forever there, and it was so sunny and beautiful. We saw loads of sights there like Alcatraz, Aquarium on the Bay, Pier 39, Union Square, the Golden Gate Bridge, Winchester Mystery House, just to name a few. We had some great food, and an all around wonderful time. I love being on vacation. I guess everyone does, and that's why people save so they can retire. Mmmmmm. Retire. Troy and I wake up every day thinking it'd be real nice if we won the lottery that day. So far it hasn't happened.

We're having a housewarming party next Saturday, so if you'd like to come, please do. Just let me know so we can have enough food. Should be a good time, and a good crowd.

Gotta jet!

Sleeping Lonely

For only the 3d time in my married life, I am not sleeping beside my husband. Never in our married lives, has he been so far away from me. Troy left for San Francisco this evening, and I am back here...playing on my computer...getting tireder. Its strange to miss someone when its not even been 6 hours since I've seen him last. I am sitting on his side of the bed, which I rarely ever do. Its comforting. Its very weird to become so dependent on someone, and not in a clingy kinda way...but he depends on me, I depend on him...and when he isn't here...its just weird. Hopefully the alarm doesn't go off tonight. That'll REALLY freak me out.

Anyways, I suppose all of you now know what a sap I am. That's ok.

My weekend is over, and that I'm sad about, but this week has some exciting new adventures. Troy and I are going to check out some cool stuff in San Fran. Everyone knows about Alcatraz, but not everyone knows about the Winchester Mystery House

anyways, probably won't write till I get back!
S

Shara "Iggy" Bierman

I scored 4 goals in my last floor hockey game.

Silly Questionaires

5 Things that you cannot live without for under $10/each:
* Hair Elastics
* Sunglasses (who needs the expensive ones anyways!)
* Troy’s foot-rubs. 
* My water bottle
* Deodorant

5 of your favorite movies:
* 13 going on 30
* Shawshank Redemption
* Bourne Trilogy (specifically the last one)
* LOTR Trilogy
* 50 First Dates (even though it is crude in some places, its really cute)

5 +5 = 10 baby names that you love (5 for a girl, and 5 for a boy!):
* BOYS: Brookyln, Jorja(said Georgia), Grace, Kate, Ashton
* GIRLS: Matthew, Judah, Benjamin, Miciah, Jacob

5 songs you could listen to over & over & over:
* John Mayer - Comfortable
* Shane & Shane – Prodigal Me
* Daughtry - Home
* Black Eyed Peas – Shut-up
* Matt Redman – Blessed be Your Name

5 people who have influenced your life in a positive way:
* Chelsea Pritchard – my best friend (with whom I have had the best of times, and thr worst of times)
* Hans Peter Royer – Bible school director.
* Tom Loewen – friend.
* Katie Smith – my previous mentor.
* Troy Bierman – my wonderful husband.

5 items that stay in your purse all the time:
* wallet
* phone
* sunglasses
* lipgloss
* keys

5 moments when you knew everything had changed FOREVER:
* the night my Mom told me my parents were going to split.
* In Austria when I learned what to “Honor Father & Mother” meant, and actually put that into action.
* When I left the Toronto Train Station for Calgary.
* When I let both of the messed up relationships I was in, go.
* June 3, 2006 – my wedding day.

5 obsessions you have right now:
* Big Brother
* Planning San Francisco Trip
* Keeping my house tidy
* Not spending money
* NOT getting pregnant.

Dead Mice & San Francisco

So the other day I was taking the deposit to the bank for work. I got out of my car, slammed shut the door, and looked down at my feet. There was a dead mouse inches away from my foot. Now I realize this fear is completely ridiculous, and makes no sense, but I am terrified of rodents, which was only confirmed to me on this day. As soon as I saw the dead mouse, I was paralized with fear. I couldn't move or yell. I was afraid. I had a hard time breathing...until I convinced myself to step away. I nearly ran into the bank, although my breathing was still labored. Once inside, it occurred to me that I would have to walk beside the dead mouse to get back into my car. ARG.

I decided to get in through the passenger side, and climb over the gear shift and the e-brake. a lot better to do that in a skirt, thank to have to walk by that dead mouse again. Anyways, I think I've recovered. Although I can't get the picture of the dead mouse out of my head. I'm ridiculous.

Secondly, and obviously more important, we are going to San Francisco. Troy is going in 10 days, and I am going in 12 days. I can't wait. I've been wanting to go there for as long as I can remember, what a cool looking city. It turns out that Troy is being sent there by his work for a conference. I'm going to join up with him at the end of his conference, and we're going to do some exploring for several days. I'm thrilled.

We're going to do a tour of Alcatraz at night! How fun huh? I think it could be really freaky, but probably totally awesome. I booked our tickets for that last night. I'm totally excited!

Besides that...we're thrilled to have the long weekend here...not so much Labor day, since it means that the summer is nearly over, but I love long weekends, as does everyone I'm sure. This morning we're just lounging around, Troy is watching Soccer and I'm playing on here.

Anyways. Take care!

S

I Guess I Don't Blog Enough

My cute husband has been bugging me all week that I don't blog enough. I guess its that I don't feel like I have anything witty, or interesting to write about. Today was spend-fest, 2007. Well for this week anyways. This morning we went for breakfast at Lido, followed by a trip to "Fine Furniture Outlet" where we bought our dining-room set a couple weeks ago. We managed to find a very cool chair there, and promptly purchased it, and brought it home. After that, we walked to Co-Op to get some ingredients for an amazing brownie recipe I got. Then as I made my brownies, Bondars delivered the sidebar we purchased 2 months ago. Now our main-floor is furniture complete. It still needs a few accessories, but the furniture is complete. The only piece of furniture we need still, is a comfy chair for our bedroom "nook". I put in that way, because I'm not really sure what a "nook" is. When I think of a "nook" I picture a window, with a window seat. We have the window, but not the window seat...so I'm not sure its a nook, but I long to read there. Anyways.

The rest of the day was spent driving to Cochrane, and then delivering a tv to a friend who is moving to Toronto. (Bye Heather!). Then we've gotten home and have been relaxing, watched a few episodes of the Season 3 of "House". After that, I cleaned out our storage room, and separated things into a "garage sale" pile, and a "distribute throughout the house" pile. Tomorrow should be fun.


Anyways, as you can see, and you're probably yawning with boredom, I don't have anything interesting to write about. its been a lazy and relaxing summer....since July 4th, anyways.

I made an amazing cheesy dip which is in the oven baking, and T & I are going to watch some more Hugh Laurie do his thing. That man is amazing.

BYE!

S

10 Minutes Left

I have 10 minutes left in my lunch break, and I've just noticed its been over a Month since I've posted. I keep looking at other people's blogs and thinking - "why don't they ever post!" and here I am, guilty myself.

Since I last posted, Troy & I had our nieces Vienna and Eden for 1 weekend. We had a blast, but we're a bit scared and may never have children as a result. It was a HECK OF A LOT OF WORK! We took the girls to the science centre, then up the Calgary Tower, then to Chuck-E-Cheese. The next day we took them to Heritage Park, and they were crank-sters. They did well on Day 1, for most of the time, but day 2 was a disaster. Probably cause they were exhausted.

Anyways, both of us left that weekend thinking that perhaps we could survive life, being the best Aunt & Uncle we could be. Who knows.

Besides that, we got our beautiful new couch, which is fabulous. We got our new bedroom furniture, which is amazing. I love being in my new home, and hate to leave. Its beautiful.

Work has been fairly slow for me in the new business department which stinks. I hope it picks up soon.

I was very disappointed in the outcome of America's Got Talent. I really wanted Cas Hailey to win, from the first moment he was on the show. Terry Fator was good...but seriously, he had NOTHIN on Cas. Or Butterscotch for that matter. Throughout the entire season I always called her buttercup, I could never remember her name. But I guess its Butterscotch, or Antonette. I think Buttercup is better, but no one asked me unfortunately.

I love reality TV. I can't help myself. Big Brother is awesome. I always want to check into the daily blogs on the Internet about what is going on, but then again, I don't want to ruin my viewing pleasures when the show is on. SO I wait in anticipation.

In other news. I PASSED both my exams from July. One of them I did not too bad on, and the other one, I just got by by the "skin of my teeth". Is that a phrase? Did I just make that up? If not, what the heck is that supposed to mean? My teeth have no skin.

Anyway. One minute left. What else...I think this is all. Now if you're a blogger, could you please post something interesting? Seriously.

S

Incompetence

I have lately been flabbergasted by the amount of incompetent people out there. Its really sensational. I am currently speaking with someone from Royal Bank who #1 told me they had received a full payment for something I'd sent in. Then he asked me how much the payment is for. Hmmmm...seems strange that you just told me you received it...but you don't know how much it is for.

Further, I had someone call my receptionist yesterday and use some very unprofessional language with her. When he came into the office, I told him he could not speak with my staff like that. He honestly denied saying anything, and stormed out of the office, telling me to grow up.

He called back an hour later to apologize to the receptionist because after thinkign about it for a while, he'd realized he did say the things that he had previously denied saying. Hmmm...yeah.

I suppose that's not incompetence, that's just stupidity, but the incidences of incompetency I can't really get into in this arena.

It is funny to me though.

Last night at my floor hockey game, I tripped 3 people, on 3 different occasions. I honestly did not mean to...but, hey it worked out in my favor, and was sort of funny. But I honestly didn't mean too. SORRY!

I have a problem. Its called Big Brother. I am addicted. I've been able to stop myself from purchasing the 24 hour life feed, but I have asked Troy to record the 2 hours of 4 hours or whatever, of raw recording that they show every night between like 12am - 4am or something. Hmmm..serious problems. I can't decide who I want to win. But it is a good season. So much drama.

My hair is so tight today, its giving me a headache. I love that.

I better go. I'm on my lunch break, but I have some other things to do..(like check out the Big Brother quiz online!)

S

Lunch Break

Its so strange to have my lunch breaks back to do whateva I want. Its also strange to be at home, and then the thought occurs to me...I should be studying...and then I remember...I'm done with that. Freedom...I love it. I need to get back into the things I love to do...paint, read, go for walks, and the new hobby I'm acquiring is working in my garden.

My Mother-in-Law is coming to stay with us for a couple days. I'm excited for her to see our new plave. Its so exciting everytime someone new gets to come over to see our new place. It will be more exciting once we get some of the furniture we've ordered, so it doesn't look baran. :)

I've been very busy at work today, which is a much-needed change. I really enjoy what I do, especially when everythign runs smoothly. When people don't tell me they have zero tickets, when they really have 7. (that's happened), or forgotten they've had 3 accidents (that's also happened), or when the guy who has had his license for 15 years, shows me his driving abstract, and he's had his license suspended for a total of 32 years. (that's happened too!). Those ones are fun...just kidding.

Harry Potter....I can't wait. I think I may cave, and read the books. I've heard many comments that the movie isn't as good as the book...so I'll feel ok to be disapointed after I see the movie. I've heard the books are fantastic. I love the movies, so I'll be excited that the books are better.

I'm on the search for a new receptionist...if you know anyone, send them my way.

Maybe I'll go for a walk!




Shara

Getting Back To Normal

Well my exam is over, the memorial service is over, and my holidays are over. I'm getting back into the swing of things. Life is relaxing and fun. Both Troy & I are exhasted from all the activity from the last several months, but I suppose life will calm down.

We had a fun time at Stampede last week, and I absolutely loved the Rodeo and Chuck races it was fantastic! Also my home is laden with flowers. Everywhere you look. We've been given a LOT of flowers in the last little while here...and its great.

Anyways, I just wanted to post a quick note telling you I'd survived my exams.

Take care and happy Stampeding!

S

24 Hour Countdown to Freedom

24 Hours from now, I will be finished with my exams, have a sore arm, and be thrilled! I'll be sitting at Joey Tomatoes, sipping a Bellini, and conversing with my Dad & Step-Mom. I'm thrilled. My Dad & Step-Mom are HILARIOUS people, and they will provide a much needed does of laughter, and fun. I can't wait to see them...(mostly for them, but also, when I see them, it means I'm finished with exam writing until December).

My brain hurts. I've been studying all weekend...well for weeks now really...cramming...trying to stuff all this stuff into my brain, making up acronyms to remember things with.

This is only a small post, because we all know this is an attempt at procrastinating from my studying.

Wish me luck!

S

My Father-In-Law

This morning, with his wife with him, and his son Jason, my father-in-law passed away. He passed away peacefully, and not in pain. His battle with cancer is over, and he is now free to be with Jesus.

Thought I'd let my blog family know. Thank you for your prayers.

S

Banking

So I was at the bank the other day getting some cashola to pay for our movers. My cash limit is $500, so I had to go into the bank branch to see a teller, since I needed more than that. I went up to the teller, and asked her for $800 in cash. She took my debit card (ONLY), and told me that would not be a problem. She asked me for what sort of quantities I'd like the money in, went to her money counter, and got it for me.

Then since I was there anyway, I told her I was moving, and would like to change my address. She told me, unless I had something proving my new address, like a Drivers License with changed address, or piece of legal mail with the new address, and my name on it, she would not change it for me.

Do you think it is bizarre, that I could give some lady a bank card, ask for $800, not enter any pin number, of provide any additional identification, and she would give me $800 from the account I asked for the money out of....YET, she will not change my address when I ask her to? That is bizarre to me. I am still thinking of perhaps calling and complaining, I think that's brutal.

Anyways I think I forgot to post about that, so figured I would during my study break.

Studying has gone alright this weekend, I've accomplished a lot, with not putting too much time in, however, its really crunch time now, my exam is in 3 days. And then my Dad and Step-Mom are coming! I can't wait...(for the visitors part, not the exam part!)

Anyways, in the final leg of my studying crunch, I'd ask for your prayers, that I'd be able to remember what I'm reading, and be able to correctly articulate it in my exam, enabling me to pass BOTH the exams I'm taking on Wednesday.

Thank you.

Cheers!

Shara