I am happy to report that the warm weather has finally arrived. And I say that with almost enough confidence that it might last.
I have been enjoying the warmth of the sun of my body. And, yes.... I have been applying sunscreen. Last time was a terrific lesson.
Have spent lots of time woth Mum this weeked. It is the first time in awhile that I have not had to work on the weekend.
I had a great work out at the gym yesterday morning. And spent some additional time on the elliptical and the treadmill. Then risked the showers before I headed to Mum's. We are on a Sangria kick. But Mum only likes a little wine, where as I like lots. On that note, it is almost time to go and make another batch. I have about 15 bottles left, and summer is coming.
Having pleasant dreams as I sleep this week. Something about getting up in the morning after a great peaceful night of dreams. Puts you in the right frame of mind.
Hope your weekend has been as restful as mine.
K
Sunday, April 27, 2003
Friday, April 25, 2003
I feel like the last two weeks of my life have flown by.
Partially because I was brain dead last week, and partially because this has been an insane week.
We have been so busy with the pavilion for Multi-Cultural Night. Serious overtime on this end.
I hesitate to even start to attempt to describe the evening. I could not even do it justice.
It was beyond anyone’s expectations. I would guess that there were close to 1300 people that attended. There was food galore, entertainment, costumes, music, dancing. The students, parents, and staff were excellent. The whole thing went off without a hitch. The most spectacular view was from the second floor looking down to see the scene. Wow is all I have to say.
I am so proud of everyone that participated. What a fabulous event to bring the community together. I am speechless.
I finished the night off with a well deserved night cap, and some fine dining. I needed that, and am refreshed because of it.
Looking forward to this weekend, as I am burnt out.
The good news is that I do not have to work at the airline next month. The ladies are looking at heading to Florida for May 24 weekend, but I hesitate to even sit in the sun ever again. Who am I kidding? I love the sun and will always be a sun worshipper.
Love to everyone special in my life today. (LR, SJ, and Mum) You all are in my thoughts as you influence me the most positively everyday.
Partially because I was brain dead last week, and partially because this has been an insane week.
We have been so busy with the pavilion for Multi-Cultural Night. Serious overtime on this end.
I hesitate to even start to attempt to describe the evening. I could not even do it justice.
It was beyond anyone’s expectations. I would guess that there were close to 1300 people that attended. There was food galore, entertainment, costumes, music, dancing. The students, parents, and staff were excellent. The whole thing went off without a hitch. The most spectacular view was from the second floor looking down to see the scene. Wow is all I have to say.
I am so proud of everyone that participated. What a fabulous event to bring the community together. I am speechless.
I finished the night off with a well deserved night cap, and some fine dining. I needed that, and am refreshed because of it.
Looking forward to this weekend, as I am burnt out.
The good news is that I do not have to work at the airline next month. The ladies are looking at heading to Florida for May 24 weekend, but I hesitate to even sit in the sun ever again. Who am I kidding? I love the sun and will always be a sun worshipper.
Love to everyone special in my life today. (LR, SJ, and Mum) You all are in my thoughts as you influence me the most positively everyday.
Monday, April 21, 2003
Sunday, April 20, 2003
Thought that I needed a little change to my change.
Therefore I have encorporated little kitties to my page.
Cool huh?
I need some technical advice on this page though. The layout is so boring.
The elephants are having their first recital of the spring. The media is also going crazy. The are taking pictures.
TEE HEE
(If you are unclear, there is a bit of a thunder storm... childhood images popping into my head.)
K
Therefore I have encorporated little kitties to my page.
Cool huh?
I need some technical advice on this page though. The layout is so boring.
The elephants are having their first recital of the spring. The media is also going crazy. The are taking pictures.
TEE HEE
(If you are unclear, there is a bit of a thunder storm... childhood images popping into my head.)
K
I am cursed. This is the second time that I have written a kick ass entry and then deleted it.
So again I delve into what I wanted to say. You will sense the impatience in my writing.
1. Work
*Yesterday was my last flight for a while. I am on vacation again. (Got to love this job)
*The planes are full of Americans who get great bang for their buck on the Canadian Dollar.
*I can spot an American a mile away. (That is terribly critical of me.) They all thought that I was French, as the company is French. Just imagine the broken American version of French that they were trying to speak to me.
*One lady was right into the wine. “Just keep the wine flowing until we get to Santo Domingo.” To which I replied, “Well, you will be drinking for quite some time as we are not heading to Santo Domingo. We are going to Punta Cana.” (Slight panic as I wonder is she is on the wrong plane. Silly me, she has just had too much to drink.)
*Tracy and her husband were on my flight. They are heading off on a well needed break. I hesitate to say this, but all I could think of was the last time that I saw her husband I was in a compromising position with one of his friends. Tracy and I laughed about that. How weird it was having someone I knew in my section. She was so cute, saying that she felt that she owed me for serving her. Please, I said. Your ticket is paying my wages. She is truly an awesome person.
*Arrived at Mum’s after 3:30 am. I did not beat the paper home. That is our joke from when I was younger. “You had better be home before the paper arrives.” And as sad as times are… I arrive home after the newspaper and with not a drop of alcohol in my blood.
2. Church
As it is Easter Sunday, the masses come out to attend. We call them holiday Catholics. They show up for Christmas and then again for Easter. We wanted to get seats so we raced off to church this morning at 9:30 am. Are we not troopers? I went to bed at 4am and was up, dressed, and seated in the church at 9:15. Pretty impressive! I must admit however that Father’s sermon in his dreary and paced voice was challenging me to stay awake.
On Easter Sunday we renew our baptismal vows, and then Father walks around to sprinkle holy water on all of us. It is so funny to see people who try to duck as to not get hit by the droplets of water. I joked to Mum that the water might burn through my skin if it touched my flesh, as I can sometimes be devilish. To my surprise the child behind us (14 years old) started to complain that the water was burning him. I guess the devil was truly among us. (too funny)
There was also this women who was at the wrong church. Now, our parish is quite modern, but not that modern. She had her hands waving, and she was shouting alleluia. It is quite interesting to watch. But it is distracting, as she is the only person in the church really feeling the power of the Lord.
3. Dinner. (This is classic)
It was just Mum and me for dinner this evening. We have had a relaxing afternoon. We broke in her new Easter Cups with home made Sangria. In true family style, we did not follow the recipe. We merely looked at it for guidance. Some Port to soak the fruit in, some red wine, some sprite, and some orange juice. (It was so tasty, that weather permitting, Friday afternoon, Sangria will be served on the patio at my house. 3pm if you are interested.) Mum just commented that she was looking at the recipe as she put the book away, and after having already finished her creation.
Mum wanted to have Turkey, but as it was just the two of us she bought a LARGE turkey breast. I said that it was the biggest boob that I had ever seen. Advice that she could have given to her son (if only she had one) and my favorite line of the whole day…..
Darling Breast does not only mean bosom. It also means the chest.
If I had of known that years ago, I may have stayed out of much trouble.
More break up news this afternoon. My heart goes out to people who are suffering, and on their way out of relationships. It is so hard to even think about trying to start a relationship when so many people are not having a good go at it. D and I joked and agreed that it would be much better if were interested in women. We have tried the man thing, with little luck. Maybe a woman would just do the trick. The only problem…. we am not interested in women.
And with that image firmly planted in your mind…..
So again I delve into what I wanted to say. You will sense the impatience in my writing.
1. Work
*Yesterday was my last flight for a while. I am on vacation again. (Got to love this job)
*The planes are full of Americans who get great bang for their buck on the Canadian Dollar.
*I can spot an American a mile away. (That is terribly critical of me.) They all thought that I was French, as the company is French. Just imagine the broken American version of French that they were trying to speak to me.
*One lady was right into the wine. “Just keep the wine flowing until we get to Santo Domingo.” To which I replied, “Well, you will be drinking for quite some time as we are not heading to Santo Domingo. We are going to Punta Cana.” (Slight panic as I wonder is she is on the wrong plane. Silly me, she has just had too much to drink.)
*Tracy and her husband were on my flight. They are heading off on a well needed break. I hesitate to say this, but all I could think of was the last time that I saw her husband I was in a compromising position with one of his friends. Tracy and I laughed about that. How weird it was having someone I knew in my section. She was so cute, saying that she felt that she owed me for serving her. Please, I said. Your ticket is paying my wages. She is truly an awesome person.
*Arrived at Mum’s after 3:30 am. I did not beat the paper home. That is our joke from when I was younger. “You had better be home before the paper arrives.” And as sad as times are… I arrive home after the newspaper and with not a drop of alcohol in my blood.
2. Church
As it is Easter Sunday, the masses come out to attend. We call them holiday Catholics. They show up for Christmas and then again for Easter. We wanted to get seats so we raced off to church this morning at 9:30 am. Are we not troopers? I went to bed at 4am and was up, dressed, and seated in the church at 9:15. Pretty impressive! I must admit however that Father’s sermon in his dreary and paced voice was challenging me to stay awake.
On Easter Sunday we renew our baptismal vows, and then Father walks around to sprinkle holy water on all of us. It is so funny to see people who try to duck as to not get hit by the droplets of water. I joked to Mum that the water might burn through my skin if it touched my flesh, as I can sometimes be devilish. To my surprise the child behind us (14 years old) started to complain that the water was burning him. I guess the devil was truly among us. (too funny)
There was also this women who was at the wrong church. Now, our parish is quite modern, but not that modern. She had her hands waving, and she was shouting alleluia. It is quite interesting to watch. But it is distracting, as she is the only person in the church really feeling the power of the Lord.
3. Dinner. (This is classic)
It was just Mum and me for dinner this evening. We have had a relaxing afternoon. We broke in her new Easter Cups with home made Sangria. In true family style, we did not follow the recipe. We merely looked at it for guidance. Some Port to soak the fruit in, some red wine, some sprite, and some orange juice. (It was so tasty, that weather permitting, Friday afternoon, Sangria will be served on the patio at my house. 3pm if you are interested.) Mum just commented that she was looking at the recipe as she put the book away, and after having already finished her creation.
Mum wanted to have Turkey, but as it was just the two of us she bought a LARGE turkey breast. I said that it was the biggest boob that I had ever seen. Advice that she could have given to her son (if only she had one) and my favorite line of the whole day…..
Darling Breast does not only mean bosom. It also means the chest.
If I had of known that years ago, I may have stayed out of much trouble.
More break up news this afternoon. My heart goes out to people who are suffering, and on their way out of relationships. It is so hard to even think about trying to start a relationship when so many people are not having a good go at it. D and I joked and agreed that it would be much better if were interested in women. We have tried the man thing, with little luck. Maybe a woman would just do the trick. The only problem…. we am not interested in women.
And with that image firmly planted in your mind…..
Thursday, April 17, 2003
Wednesday, April 16, 2003
Greetings!
I have been busy the last few days.
Am having issues woth my internet provider, and am realizing that having the internet at home is something that I do enjoy.
I was thinking that I would cancel it, but the last few days have proven to me how essential it is.
Well so much to tell.
I went to work on Saturday. I had a much better offer, that I would have preferred to attended. But as situations unfolded... I went to work.I didn't really want to but thought that it was the responsible thing to do. I unpacked my sundress and my shoes as they were weighing down my case. Big mistake. Did we not go mechanical in Punta Cana. Did I not have no clothes to wear. Just a wool dress, a pair of nylons and a pair of dress shoes.
I had to wait until the morning to buy something to wear. There is something so liberating about sleeping in the nude, with the ocean crashing and the hot tropical breeze. But I was still very happy the next day to buy a bikini and a wrap and a pair of flip flops for $46 US. Then a bottle of sunscreen for $20US. There goes the perdiem that I made.
Well, to make a long story short. I will have a great tan in the mext few days. But for most of this week I have been battling a major sunburn. I had to go home from school on Monday as I could not even function. Thanks to my knight in shining armour for coming to my rescue and helping my put aloe where I just could not reach. I think I might have died without this help. For Real.
I came back to school on Tuesday, becuase we were taking a field trip with the students on Wednesday to Laser Quest. I feel that it is always better to be hear to go over how I expect them to behave. Well, that was to no use as the trip was cancelled at 1330. How disappointing for everyone involved. Apparantly we are not to do anything that is fun during Holy Week.
I can appreciate that fact, but I was unhappy at how the situation was handelled. The fact that it was a religion teacher who went off on a tyrant and told her class that she was going to get the trip cancelled. I just think that it is so unprofessional to make comments like that infront of the students. It leaves a poor impression on the two of us that planned the trip. Anyway, what can you do?
Well, the funniest thing is that in protest to the trip being cancelled, I decided to show a movie today. I chose to watch Chocolat. Well does that movie not deal with the issue of lent and giving up things that give us pleasure. What a crazy coincidence. I just started to laugh when the movie started. I t must be God's will.
Have a great day
I have been busy the last few days.
Am having issues woth my internet provider, and am realizing that having the internet at home is something that I do enjoy.
I was thinking that I would cancel it, but the last few days have proven to me how essential it is.
Well so much to tell.
I went to work on Saturday. I had a much better offer, that I would have preferred to attended. But as situations unfolded... I went to work.I didn't really want to but thought that it was the responsible thing to do. I unpacked my sundress and my shoes as they were weighing down my case. Big mistake. Did we not go mechanical in Punta Cana. Did I not have no clothes to wear. Just a wool dress, a pair of nylons and a pair of dress shoes.
I had to wait until the morning to buy something to wear. There is something so liberating about sleeping in the nude, with the ocean crashing and the hot tropical breeze. But I was still very happy the next day to buy a bikini and a wrap and a pair of flip flops for $46 US. Then a bottle of sunscreen for $20US. There goes the perdiem that I made.
Well, to make a long story short. I will have a great tan in the mext few days. But for most of this week I have been battling a major sunburn. I had to go home from school on Monday as I could not even function. Thanks to my knight in shining armour for coming to my rescue and helping my put aloe where I just could not reach. I think I might have died without this help. For Real.
I came back to school on Tuesday, becuase we were taking a field trip with the students on Wednesday to Laser Quest. I feel that it is always better to be hear to go over how I expect them to behave. Well, that was to no use as the trip was cancelled at 1330. How disappointing for everyone involved. Apparantly we are not to do anything that is fun during Holy Week.
I can appreciate that fact, but I was unhappy at how the situation was handelled. The fact that it was a religion teacher who went off on a tyrant and told her class that she was going to get the trip cancelled. I just think that it is so unprofessional to make comments like that infront of the students. It leaves a poor impression on the two of us that planned the trip. Anyway, what can you do?
Well, the funniest thing is that in protest to the trip being cancelled, I decided to show a movie today. I chose to watch Chocolat. Well does that movie not deal with the issue of lent and giving up things that give us pleasure. What a crazy coincidence. I just started to laugh when the movie started. I t must be God's will.
Have a great day
Thursday, April 10, 2003
It is the most beautiful day. The sun is shinning in the window, and I could not be happier.
My marks are entered and verified, I did a ton of marking. And I am feeling content.
I bought my favorite book the other day. I think it chnaged my life when I was in High School night school. That is a story for another day. It is called "The Road Less Travelled." by Scott Peck MD. It was on the best sellers list in New York for over ten years.
When I was little, I had a crazy, rageful temper. When Mum would send me to my room, I would scream so loud that she had to go outside. She thought that the neighbours would think that she was abusing me. When I was ready to come down, I would stand at the top of the stairs and ask Mum.. "Mummy, may I please come down now." She would say, "I'm not sure. Is it the good Kathryn or the bad Kathryn." Because I am also so stubourn, I was furious that she dared ask me if I was ready to come downstairs. Of course I was. That is why I asked. The whole idea of her questionning me, threw me back into a terrible rage. And I would have to go back into my room.
My sister on the other hand, was much more intelligent. When she got sent to her room, she would sit in her rocking chair and rock back and forth, back and forth. She then would change her clothes. (If I change my clothes, I have changed myself.)
"Mummy, can I come downstais now?"
"I don't know. Is it the good Sarah, or the bad Sarah."
She knew the right answer... "Oh Mummy. The Good Sarah."
Which again, would throw me into a rage, and I would have to stay in my room longer.
Another interesting fact. If you know me and my sister well, you know that one of us is much more dramatic than the other. Stramgely enough, it was me, the undramatic one that used to pick up the toaster when I was crying so I could watch the tears roll down my face.
There is a point to this tangent.
I credit the fact that I am no longer an angry person, with a terrible temper and am a positive, passive person to three things.
1. My mothers endless amount of patience with everyone that she has with everyone that she meets.
2. My unique music teacher, that made us see the importance of attracting positive things to our lives, and repelling the negative ones.
3. The book "The Road Less Travelled." that states that life is difficult, and once we accept this, it is no longer difficult.
And, a last minute thought.
I would like to go on the Concord. I heard today that they are being retired. I think it would be a thrill to be one of the last passengers. So if anyone has $10,000 to buy me a seat return to London. .... I would love you forever.
Have an awesome day.
K
My marks are entered and verified, I did a ton of marking. And I am feeling content.
I bought my favorite book the other day. I think it chnaged my life when I was in High School night school. That is a story for another day. It is called "The Road Less Travelled." by Scott Peck MD. It was on the best sellers list in New York for over ten years.
When I was little, I had a crazy, rageful temper. When Mum would send me to my room, I would scream so loud that she had to go outside. She thought that the neighbours would think that she was abusing me. When I was ready to come down, I would stand at the top of the stairs and ask Mum.. "Mummy, may I please come down now." She would say, "I'm not sure. Is it the good Kathryn or the bad Kathryn." Because I am also so stubourn, I was furious that she dared ask me if I was ready to come downstairs. Of course I was. That is why I asked. The whole idea of her questionning me, threw me back into a terrible rage. And I would have to go back into my room.
My sister on the other hand, was much more intelligent. When she got sent to her room, she would sit in her rocking chair and rock back and forth, back and forth. She then would change her clothes. (If I change my clothes, I have changed myself.)
"Mummy, can I come downstais now?"
"I don't know. Is it the good Sarah, or the bad Sarah."
She knew the right answer... "Oh Mummy. The Good Sarah."
Which again, would throw me into a rage, and I would have to stay in my room longer.
Another interesting fact. If you know me and my sister well, you know that one of us is much more dramatic than the other. Stramgely enough, it was me, the undramatic one that used to pick up the toaster when I was crying so I could watch the tears roll down my face.
There is a point to this tangent.
I credit the fact that I am no longer an angry person, with a terrible temper and am a positive, passive person to three things.
1. My mothers endless amount of patience with everyone that she has with everyone that she meets.
2. My unique music teacher, that made us see the importance of attracting positive things to our lives, and repelling the negative ones.
3. The book "The Road Less Travelled." that states that life is difficult, and once we accept this, it is no longer difficult.
And, a last minute thought.
I would like to go on the Concord. I heard today that they are being retired. I think it would be a thrill to be one of the last passengers. So if anyone has $10,000 to buy me a seat return to London. .... I would love you forever.
Have an awesome day.
K
Tuesday, April 08, 2003
It is amazing how fast a year can pass.
It is one year to this day that Daddy passed.
And although we all know that he is in a better place, we all still miss him terribly.
It is the dilemna of remebering him, celebrating his life, and continuing on with our own.
Mum and I went to visit today. But due to the ridiculous amount of ice underneath the snow, we could not even find the stone.
Mum had thought ahead and brought a thermos of boiling water in an attempt to melt the ice. We also brought a shovel to clear it off. It was so cold today that the water turned into thicker ice. Can you imagine the two of us trying to dig up the stone? I thought that some might think that we were trying to bring him back.
We had to settle for leaving the flowers in the snow.
But we did learn an important lesson. At the end of the snow season, we must turn the vase up so that we have a marker for the arrangement in the odd chance that we get another snow storm in April.
Also got to speak to Sarah today. Weepy, but in true style coping like a trooper. She is so strong.
We will celebrate mass tommorow morning at the school. The three generations of women that we are.
Grandpa's birthday is tommorow, and seeing as he pretty much missed his day last year I wanted him to have an extended celebration today. And he did. I occupied Grandma, and he got to have a super long nap today. He is so lovely. I love his sense of humour. It is dry and wicked, and lovely. I love him deeply.
Grandma as well. She is such a vibrant woman. Such zest, and energy.
On an unrelated note, had a surreal dream of a romantic italian dinner. Great company, wine, conversation, and dining. You can't imagine the feelings of contentment I felt. The meal being secondary to the company. (TY-LR)
Daddy... I love you and miss you, and know that you are watching over us. I know we will meet again. I Love you.
K.
It is one year to this day that Daddy passed.
And although we all know that he is in a better place, we all still miss him terribly.
It is the dilemna of remebering him, celebrating his life, and continuing on with our own.
Mum and I went to visit today. But due to the ridiculous amount of ice underneath the snow, we could not even find the stone.
Mum had thought ahead and brought a thermos of boiling water in an attempt to melt the ice. We also brought a shovel to clear it off. It was so cold today that the water turned into thicker ice. Can you imagine the two of us trying to dig up the stone? I thought that some might think that we were trying to bring him back.
We had to settle for leaving the flowers in the snow.
But we did learn an important lesson. At the end of the snow season, we must turn the vase up so that we have a marker for the arrangement in the odd chance that we get another snow storm in April.
Also got to speak to Sarah today. Weepy, but in true style coping like a trooper. She is so strong.
We will celebrate mass tommorow morning at the school. The three generations of women that we are.
Grandpa's birthday is tommorow, and seeing as he pretty much missed his day last year I wanted him to have an extended celebration today. And he did. I occupied Grandma, and he got to have a super long nap today. He is so lovely. I love his sense of humour. It is dry and wicked, and lovely. I love him deeply.
Grandma as well. She is such a vibrant woman. Such zest, and energy.
On an unrelated note, had a surreal dream of a romantic italian dinner. Great company, wine, conversation, and dining. You can't imagine the feelings of contentment I felt. The meal being secondary to the company. (TY-LR)
Daddy... I love you and miss you, and know that you are watching over us. I know we will meet again. I Love you.
K.
Sunday, April 06, 2003
Feeling very inspired by literature this evening. As much as I should be trying to go to sleep, have much on my mind.
If I get it out, then maybe I will sleep. I have another ear infection. It is so wierd. I have got one the last three times I have flown. Does this mean I can't travel anymore. Say it ain't so.
So I watched the movie "An Ideal Husband" an adaptation of the book by Oscar Wilde. I am going to buy the book. I loved the movie and know that the book will be soo much better. I truly believe that movies are only good if the novel is great.
Here are a few of my favorite quotes. They are so ironic to me. (I think)
An aquaintance that begins with a complement assures a life long frienship.
It is not my day for speaking seriusoly. I only do that on the first Tuesday of the month, and then only between noon and three pm.
I love you. And if you could love me only a little in return.
Life is not fair. Perhaps that is best for most of us.
To love one's self is the begining of life long romance.
Information is the only comodity that can change the world.
Love cannot be bought. It can only be given. To give and not to expect in return is what love is all about.
Never give a lady something that she cannot wear in the evening.
Always pass on good advice. It is the only sensible thing to do with it.
And on a tangent, adding to my insomnia might be that my afternoon flight turned into an overnight red eye, with for extra effect the clocks springing forward. Yeah.. I lost 9 hours yesterday.
Tucking my feet in and cuddling with my pillow.
Nite nite.
Apparantly some of Oscar Wilde's last words before he died were "Either this wall paper goes or I do."
If I get it out, then maybe I will sleep. I have another ear infection. It is so wierd. I have got one the last three times I have flown. Does this mean I can't travel anymore. Say it ain't so.
So I watched the movie "An Ideal Husband" an adaptation of the book by Oscar Wilde. I am going to buy the book. I loved the movie and know that the book will be soo much better. I truly believe that movies are only good if the novel is great.
Here are a few of my favorite quotes. They are so ironic to me. (I think)
An aquaintance that begins with a complement assures a life long frienship.
It is not my day for speaking seriusoly. I only do that on the first Tuesday of the month, and then only between noon and three pm.
I love you. And if you could love me only a little in return.
Life is not fair. Perhaps that is best for most of us.
To love one's self is the begining of life long romance.
Information is the only comodity that can change the world.
Love cannot be bought. It can only be given. To give and not to expect in return is what love is all about.
Never give a lady something that she cannot wear in the evening.
Always pass on good advice. It is the only sensible thing to do with it.
And on a tangent, adding to my insomnia might be that my afternoon flight turned into an overnight red eye, with for extra effect the clocks springing forward. Yeah.. I lost 9 hours yesterday.
Tucking my feet in and cuddling with my pillow.
Nite nite.
Apparantly some of Oscar Wilde's last words before he died were "Either this wall paper goes or I do."
Saturday, April 05, 2003
Lessons that I have learnt today.
1. No matter how much the tempation, do not slide down the stairs from my house on your butt. You might think that because the stairs are covered in a thick sheet of ice that it might not be painful. NOT!! It was fun, but not recommended for all.
2. When trying to remove the ice and snow build up between the wheel well and the wheel, never use a sharp object. It might hit the tire and puncture it. Then you might have to race off to Goodyear to buy two new tires to replace the one that you pierced ($236 to be precise), because when you replace one whell you have to replace at least one other one. And then they might tell you that there is something else wrong with your car. Like you might need to replace the springs on the rear of your car, and pay for labour and reallignment and replacement strings ($400).
3. When reaching for a receipt after having your eyebrows waxed, make sure that you have a tip in your hand, as the hand reaching to give you the bill is ready to snatch up the money that you should offer them. Hmmm.
4. Snow storms cause big problems. For example when an airport runs out of de-ing fluid, it causes a huge backup.Take for instance my flight to PUJ tonight is delayed from 16h15 to 20h30, which means that my night of sleep is shot, as I will not even be back until 8h30 tommorow morning.
5. I take that back, about snow storms. They offer you the oportunity to spice up your normal routine. Can you think of anything better but being told that you have to go home. I had the BEST day ever. (TY.LR)
6. Forks are good, but chop sticks are better. That is why I bought four pairs today.
7. Large wine glasses are great. You know the ones that are so big that they can fit almost a whole bottle of wine in them. That is why I had to buy another set. Now I can have more people over for drinks.
K
1. No matter how much the tempation, do not slide down the stairs from my house on your butt. You might think that because the stairs are covered in a thick sheet of ice that it might not be painful. NOT!! It was fun, but not recommended for all.
2. When trying to remove the ice and snow build up between the wheel well and the wheel, never use a sharp object. It might hit the tire and puncture it. Then you might have to race off to Goodyear to buy two new tires to replace the one that you pierced ($236 to be precise), because when you replace one whell you have to replace at least one other one. And then they might tell you that there is something else wrong with your car. Like you might need to replace the springs on the rear of your car, and pay for labour and reallignment and replacement strings ($400).
3. When reaching for a receipt after having your eyebrows waxed, make sure that you have a tip in your hand, as the hand reaching to give you the bill is ready to snatch up the money that you should offer them. Hmmm.
4. Snow storms cause big problems. For example when an airport runs out of de-ing fluid, it causes a huge backup.Take for instance my flight to PUJ tonight is delayed from 16h15 to 20h30, which means that my night of sleep is shot, as I will not even be back until 8h30 tommorow morning.
5. I take that back, about snow storms. They offer you the oportunity to spice up your normal routine. Can you think of anything better but being told that you have to go home. I had the BEST day ever. (TY.LR)
6. Forks are good, but chop sticks are better. That is why I bought four pairs today.
7. Large wine glasses are great. You know the ones that are so big that they can fit almost a whole bottle of wine in them. That is why I had to buy another set. Now I can have more people over for drinks.
K
Thursday, April 03, 2003
Courtesy of colorgenics.com .... this is apparantly the person that I am.
What do you think?
You have always been on the move seeking affectionate, satisfying and harmonious relationships. Your ultimate goal has been the realization of an intimate union in which there could be love, self-sacrifice and mutual trust. It has often been said that 'True love is just around the corner' and - if you haven't found it as yet - you possibly soon will.
In the past there have been - and maybe there still are - many things that you have had to do without. You have now decided to set your sights on a position or situation that could give you greater prestige and which will afford you considerable self esteem.
Being a very proud individual, you tend to hold yourself aloof pretending that you are stoical - indifferent to pain and pleasure. This is not so, for in truth you are an extremely emotional individual, one that may make a hasty decision and perhaps regret it at leisure. It is time now to break the bond of detachment and be the 'you' that you would like to be - give vent to your emotions and enjoy yourself.
You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.
You wish to be left in peace... no more conflict and no more differences of opinion. In fact you just don't want to be involved in arguments of any shape or form. All you want is for 'them' to get on with it - and to leave you alone.
What do you think?
You have always been on the move seeking affectionate, satisfying and harmonious relationships. Your ultimate goal has been the realization of an intimate union in which there could be love, self-sacrifice and mutual trust. It has often been said that 'True love is just around the corner' and - if you haven't found it as yet - you possibly soon will.
In the past there have been - and maybe there still are - many things that you have had to do without. You have now decided to set your sights on a position or situation that could give you greater prestige and which will afford you considerable self esteem.
Being a very proud individual, you tend to hold yourself aloof pretending that you are stoical - indifferent to pain and pleasure. This is not so, for in truth you are an extremely emotional individual, one that may make a hasty decision and perhaps regret it at leisure. It is time now to break the bond of detachment and be the 'you' that you would like to be - give vent to your emotions and enjoy yourself.
You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.
You wish to be left in peace... no more conflict and no more differences of opinion. In fact you just don't want to be involved in arguments of any shape or form. All you want is for 'them' to get on with it - and to leave you alone.
So today is one of those days where everything has gone wrong.
I hate to think that I might be misinterpreting the nonsense going on around me.
I think it is the lack of sun.
1. So here I am juggling so much stuff this morning, and I kick on the door (as my hands are full) hoping that someone will open it for me. Oh no. So I struggle to get my keys free. A fantastic student offers to help. (What a darling) So what do my wandering eyes reveal but three of my coworkers in the office. Thanks for answering the door!!! The kicker, I was juggling some baking for them. (Which I kindly have given to another department, cause I am so mature)
2. I have hall duty this week, which means that I am policing the hallways. What makes this so frustrating is that certain people do not let their 30 kids into the classroom until the final bell has rung. How can I clear the halls when there are 90 kids mulling around the outside of their classroom.
3. Halfway through the painful announcements (20 minutes today) two girls come wandering out of the bathroom, and are continuing an intense conversation. On e thing leds to another and I have to ask them several times to stop talking. The roll there eyes at me, and whisper under their breath. Nothing new. Been there, done that.
Now here is the kicker... one of the girls comes to drop me off a letter at the end of first period. She prefaces it by saying that when people are rude to them she writes them a letter. As my blood pressure is already soaring, I make the decision to not read the letter. As it might just send me over the top. And stupid me, I thought for a split second that she might have been apologizing for rolling her eyes at me.
That, my firends was my morning. What a horrible start to the day. And now here I am trying to salvage it. And, it is only 11am.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate to think that I might be misinterpreting the nonsense going on around me.
I think it is the lack of sun.
1. So here I am juggling so much stuff this morning, and I kick on the door (as my hands are full) hoping that someone will open it for me. Oh no. So I struggle to get my keys free. A fantastic student offers to help. (What a darling) So what do my wandering eyes reveal but three of my coworkers in the office. Thanks for answering the door!!! The kicker, I was juggling some baking for them. (Which I kindly have given to another department, cause I am so mature)
2. I have hall duty this week, which means that I am policing the hallways. What makes this so frustrating is that certain people do not let their 30 kids into the classroom until the final bell has rung. How can I clear the halls when there are 90 kids mulling around the outside of their classroom.
3. Halfway through the painful announcements (20 minutes today) two girls come wandering out of the bathroom, and are continuing an intense conversation. On e thing leds to another and I have to ask them several times to stop talking. The roll there eyes at me, and whisper under their breath. Nothing new. Been there, done that.
Now here is the kicker... one of the girls comes to drop me off a letter at the end of first period. She prefaces it by saying that when people are rude to them she writes them a letter. As my blood pressure is already soaring, I make the decision to not read the letter. As it might just send me over the top. And stupid me, I thought for a split second that she might have been apologizing for rolling her eyes at me.
That, my firends was my morning. What a horrible start to the day. And now here I am trying to salvage it. And, it is only 11am.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 01, 2003
So out of the blue, we have a little snow storm this morning, which amuses me because there are thousands of accidents. I wonder how we all forgot so quickly to drive in the snow. The rumors are that people have changed the tires on their cars, (I don’t know anyone who has snow tires, I think that most people stick with the all weather tires.) that the city did not put any salt down, and my personal opinion that people just don’t think (OK, there is snow on the ground, should I drive 70 km an hour? Should I run a red light? Should I not bother to stop at a stop sign? Brains people…..)
Anyway, I could be biased as I only have a very short commute to work. Thank God. I am an excellent candidate for road rage. Let’s leave it at that.
Went to the Jays home opener last night where they lost. But the seats were pretty good, and a reasonable price as well. I guess they give you a deal on the tickets so that they can gauge you on the food. $13 for two bottles of beer, 1 big ass beer ($11.50) parking… hold onto your seats THIRTY BUCKS. (Truth be told, it was damn cold last night. Had it been summer, not a chance.)
I am up to my arm pits in things to do, but am still finding ways to procrastinate. God I am talented.
The good news is that the snow should melt by this afternoon. Spring is coming… I hope.
I need some sun, and heat. (Ask me what I have planned for this evening…..)
On another note, what a relief it is to realize that some people are just meant to be friends. And wow... what an amazing job rebound relationships can do at making you someone that you don't even want to be.
K
Anyway, I could be biased as I only have a very short commute to work. Thank God. I am an excellent candidate for road rage. Let’s leave it at that.
Went to the Jays home opener last night where they lost. But the seats were pretty good, and a reasonable price as well. I guess they give you a deal on the tickets so that they can gauge you on the food. $13 for two bottles of beer, 1 big ass beer ($11.50) parking… hold onto your seats THIRTY BUCKS. (Truth be told, it was damn cold last night. Had it been summer, not a chance.)
I am up to my arm pits in things to do, but am still finding ways to procrastinate. God I am talented.
The good news is that the snow should melt by this afternoon. Spring is coming… I hope.
I need some sun, and heat. (Ask me what I have planned for this evening…..)
On another note, what a relief it is to realize that some people are just meant to be friends. And wow... what an amazing job rebound relationships can do at making you someone that you don't even want to be.
K
