Sleepy

My eyes are heavy, but my mind is very awake. I can't seem to fall asleep. I had the same problem last night, and tonight is no better. Perhaps its all the Alias I've been watching, or perhaps the large tea I drank while sitting in my course tonight. Either way, I'm not overly impressed.

Troy and I have decided we'd like to try to go to Europe following my Mom's wedding. Provided I'm able to get some time off work, we'll be heading across the pond for Paris in the not too distant future. From Paris, we'll travel all kinds of different places, and hopefully spend several weeks there. I can't wait...well I mostly can't wait to find out if I can get the time off work, but supposing I can, I can't wait to go.

I'm not happy with my blog lately. It is so boring, and I look at so many other blogs that are so interesting, I'm going to have to become a tad technical. Boo.

I'm off to try to get some more shut eye.

S

First of 2008

Its been a little while since I posted. I will admit, I know my blog is not nearly as fun as most people's, with cool back-grounds and all of that. But I have abslutely no clue how to do that sort of thing, so I have to stick to the regular layouts that Blogger provides. I've very recently learned how to change the fonts/colors on there, so I can use that to be creative, but that's about it for me, unless someone can explain to me how you do it.

Christmas to me was - awful to put it bluntly. The days leading up to Christmas were fun. Work ended on the Friday, and after work Troy and I went to the Keg to celebrate with some prime rib and lobster. Mmmmmm. Saturday we slept in, and then prepared ourselves to spend the next day at Darren and Nicky's place celebrating with the Bierman clan. We left for their place around noon, and spent the rest of the day there. By the time dinner-hour rolled around, Darren had disappeared, and we quickly found out, he was ill with the flu, and didn't come out of his room all night. Troy and I spent the night there on a blow up mattress in the basement, and were up bright and early to open presents with the family. Vienna and Eden had a blast. I think they're finally getting the hang of Christmas! :) Anyways, when Troy and I ventured out of the basement at 7am, both Nicky and Mom had a bucket in their lap, and had both been up a good portion of the night ill.

Now at this point in time, my chances for remaining flu-free were pretty slim. Everyone in the household there has had the flu in the last month at least once. Troy had it several weeks ago - and I was the only one so far who had not had it. I had a couple days of feeling pretty gross after I returned from Vegas, but besides that, no flu.

We left immediately after presents, stopping for a nutritious breakfast at McDonald's, and spent the rest of the day enjoying our home, and Christmas. We went to a 4pm Church Service, and rushed home after to get ready for company.

Tanis and Alex came over that night, and we played some Scategories with Darin Wilson. A&T left around 10:30pm, and it was about that time that I thought - I've either eaten too much, or I've got the flu. It wasn't too long before I had it figured out. I spent the entire night nearly awake, and hugging the toilet. Lovely.

Its funny cause several weeks back, I had watched a movie where someone had been ill for Christmas in it. It then occurred to me that I've never been sick over Christmas, and I thought that was so cool. Anyways - figures I'd be sick for Christmas this year! Anyways, I was very ill for 3 days, couldn't even stand up straight because my stomach hurt so much...but I think I'm pretty much all better.

I don't feel 100% better yet, and my stomach still doesn't feel quite right, but I feel a lot better than I was feeling, so I have started this year off right!

That was pretty much my Christmas. We did open gifts on Christmas day around 11am - but I hardly remember it. I don't remember anything else that day or the following day. Weird.

Anyways, I'm looking forward to 2008. You could say I'm pretty traditional in that I like to make some new years resolutions, I like to think of it as a "fresh start". I know that Resolutions are rarely ever kept, but that's fine. I think the attempt is more important than the failure.

We've spent the day vegging out, which is a much needed activity for us. Troy got me this new Wii game called "My Sims" and I think we're both quite enamored with it right now. YOu get to create your own little town, build the houses, and furnishings, water and plant trees and plants, and explore the area. It's pretty cool. You can evict people from your town, and invite people to live there. Its pretty interesting, and allows a lot of creativity! We only started playing it a couple days ago of course, because I didn't open it till about 3 days ago due to being sick, but its really fun.

My Mom got engaged this past week - on the 29th I guess. I'll keep you posted as wedding plans come along.

We've ordered some Chinese food from Charlie Chan's in Kensington. I can't wait until it arrives, I'm famished.

Happy New Year to all my blog readers (if there are any of you left!).

S

2007 - A Year of Blessing

What a fantastic year. This year has been a year of incredible blessing and enjoyment. This year Troy & I sold our first condo, and purchased another, which is much more like a house, than a condo. We celebrated our first year of marriage in a beautiful little village called Waterton, we had visits from my Mom, Dad and Paula, and Jon, Mary & Richard, as well as visits from Troy's Mom Rena, and a couple of friends passing through. We've had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco, and Las Vegas. We've celebrated my 27th birthday and Troy's 30th Birthday. We've aquired some treasures for our home, and picked a lot of things we will treasure in our hearts. We've spent time with family, and friends. Unfortunately this year, Troy's Dad passed away on July 2nd after a brief battle with cancer (it is a brief episode of time looking back, but while he was battling through, the time seemed endless). However with that sadness, came blessing, as Troy's Dad accepted Christ as his Savior shortly before he died, and went to be with the Lord. Over 40 years of dillient prayer - God answered. What a blessing.

This year God has blessed us. Who knows what 2008 will hold. We're very much looking forward to finding out. Christmas will come and go quickly I'm sure.

God Bless you all.
Merry Christmas!

Shara

Alias

I have a serious addiction. For Troy's birthday, I bought him a season of Alias, which we'd never watched before, but we were curious about. We watched the first season quickly, and purchased the 2nd season, which is where we are in the Alias Saga. WOW. I have serious problems here because I'm so addicted to it. I think about it in the course of my day, like its real life. I'm concerned for cute little Tippen with that wench Francie who's not even actually Francie, what's going to happen to him? And what about Syd, is she going to hesitate to shoot her own Mom again? I admit its a problem, but I need to continue, or it will haunt me forever.

If you have not watched Alias yet, I think you should join my plight. We have season's 1 and 2 if you want to borrow them. I honestly think its the best show I've ever seen, and can't believe its taken me this long to get into it. At least we don't have to wait to watch the next episode though. That would be awful.

Wish Me Luck!!

I've been busy studying this past weekend and am ready. My exam is in 1 hour and 48 minutes. Only 2 more exams and I'll have reached my goal. It seems as though I'm always studying (or should be studying) for one exam or another. I'm looking forward to that being done with. I'm in the home stretch!

The weekends before my exams are always dreadful weekends - for the one and only fact that I'm very distractable and although especially with this subject, I am knowledgable about the text already, however it is so important that I really study and take in all I can, because these exams are tricky. I've never come across a straight forward one - so although this exam is on the "essential skills of an insurance broker" and I better have those skills by now, having worked as a broker for 6 1/2 years, I likely won't ace this exam (just being realistic) cause these exams are so tricky and I've never been very good at writing exams.

Anyways, of course this morning I'm procrastinating again - I wish it was 9:30am and I could just get this exam started. I'm excited to write it, and see what I've learned this semester.


On a completely different note - "Christmas Season" is in full swing. The malls are packed with people, there's snow and cold everywhere, and our home is decorated for Christmas. I love Christmas. Its my favorite.

I should get back to studying!

S

Surprise of the Century

To some of you, this will be old news. To others, not so much. Troy turned 30 last week Wednesday. Just after our wedding last year, I started to think about what I could do for his 30th birthday - something awesome. I knew I'd have to plan ahead as I wanted to do something really special, and it'd cost more money than I could spend at once, without saving. So I began to save.

About that time, Troy sold his car, and gave me the money he got for selling it, to put towards another bill. I didn't put it towards that bill, but put it in my savings account (which he doesn't really have access to), as my float. Over time, I ended up paying back my float money, and saving up money for our birthday adventure.

I figured I better plan a diversion, as well - in case he was onto the fact that I have a surprise brewing. SO I planned a surprise party, and despite the fact that I called him from our home number, and told him I was out painting pottery - I managed to pull off the surprise, with the help from a few friends.

Finally November 21st came, and I woke Troy up at 4am to tell him that it was time to get up. He asked me if it was ok if he went back to sleep. I told him "nope - we have a plane to catch". He said "no, really?" over and over and over, until I finally managed to get him up - and believe that his co-worker would be by our house at 5am to pick us up, and take us to the airport where we would catch our flight to Vegas.

Despite being very tired, and Troy being sick, we managed to get ready and off to the airport at 5am, and arrived at the airport with loads of time to check in, and catch our 7am flight.

Off to Phoenix (we got to watch Transformers - which Troy's been really looking forward to seeing), and from Phoenix to Vegas. We arrived at our hotel around noon Vegas time, and checked into The Venetian. If you ever get the opportunity to go to Vegas, try to stay here - it was the most fantastic hotel ever. Our room was gorgeous, with a sunken living room, 3 flat screen tv's and at least 3 phones. King sized bed, Marble 6 piece bathroom, with a view of the Las Vegas strip, and 3 of the Venetians 7 pools below. We were on the 10th floor. It was a fantastic hotel. We ordered lots of room-service, and spent a lot of time exploring the huge hotel. There's a mall, with water canal's winding its way through them, with the sky being something quite indescribable. The Venetian is also home to the "Blue Man Group" whom we saw from the 3rd row, as well as Wayne Brady, whom we saw from the 2nd row. Also, as previously mentioned the Venetian has 7 pools. I think they're going for the "Roman Baths" theme, because they all have varying temperatures, so one is warm, then hotter, hotter, hotter. It was fabulous.

Other than our grand hotel, we took a night flight, helicopter ride over the city and had many amazing views. Then we dressed up, and went to the Eiffel Tower Restaurant which is a 1/2 size replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The restaurant is about 1/3 of the way up, and overlooks the fountains of the Bellagio. We had a magnificent meal, while we overlooked the Las Vegas strip as well as the fountains.

We had the pleasure of seeing the Cirque Du Soleil performance "O" which is their water show, only in Vegas. It was the most amazing thing I've ever seen, and I spent much of the show with my hand over my mouth in amazement of what was going on. I would go see that show $1000 more times if I could. WOW.

We toured the Las Vegas strip, taking in things like: Siegfried and Roy's Dolphin and Tiger Habitat, The Forum at Caesar's Palace, the Lions at MGM, the Buffets at both the Mirage and Treasure Island, The Museum of Modern Art, Madame Tussuad's Wax Museum (where I nearly killed a stranger in the creepy scary part, and likely made him deaf in at least one ear), The Guggenheim Museum, we took a ride on the roller coaster at New York - (I closed my eyes throughout the entire ride cause I was scared).

We had a fantastic vacation, and it was a blast to give the one I love so much, such a fantastic birthday present. Thanks to all the people who kept the secret, and also those who helped to pull it off.

I'm SO tired!

I know I should just shut this down and go to bed, but I was just entering into a new realization - I think Blogs, are becoming a thing of the past - at least with my blogging friends. Rarely is there a new post. :( BOO. That makes me sad, I love blogs. I read all kinds of them, and when people stop posting it leaves me in a lurch to find out - what are they up to? Oh well.

I guess at the same time its a tragedy that people resort to blogs and facebook, instead of picking up the phone. I've been shocked lately to see how many people interact on facebook, rather than phoning. Offering breakfast invitations, or dinner plans with someone through facebook, hoping they read it before the deadline. That's too bad. Is our society leaving the personal touch of a phone call, after we've already left the personal touch of a handwritten letter. Where will it go next. Although I do think its sad, I'm the worst of them with phones. 9 times out of 10, my cell is turned off, or the batteries are dead. When it is on, I normally leave it behind, or have it somewhere it can't be reached within 4 rings. Our home phone is different - we do answer that when we're home, but honestly, we're out so much, we have more missed phone calls than we ever have received calls...and I don't much enjoy talking on the phone outside of my occupation anyways. I think being in customer service sort of wrecked that for me.

Anyways - if you're a blogger - I will be divorcing your blog soon if you don't write. :) I know, I'm not one to talk, but I love reading what you have to say, and I'm going to have to go and find some new bloggers to suit my reading pleasure at some point.

In other news, we took Jack for the day today and we sure had a blast. We went to the Zoo. As far as I know, it was his first trip to the Zoo, and it was great. I think he loved it. He was so happy and enjoyable all day! It was great to hang out with him, especially when we went to pick him up this morning, and he had a HUGE smile on his cute little face, and lifted his arms informing me he was wanting a big squeeze from his auntie. I love that little boy!

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!

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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!

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