And Yet Again...

I think you know how this blog entry starts... I can't believe it's be so long since I've last written; I can't believe how busy I've been, blah, blah, blah... But it's all true - especially the busy part. Busy at work, busy in life...

The last two weekends were spent in Whistler, making up for lost time, I suppose. The last time I made it up there was March '06. Last weekend Colin and I spent the May 2-4 at his parents' place. We decided to bring the cats up - and they loved it. Well, Wellington didn't enjoy the ride up, but he certainly enjoyed the rest of the weekend. They seemed pretty bummed to back in Vancouver, so I think we will have to take them back up again some time soon.

We just arrived back from our second Whistler trip a couple of hours ago... This time we went with Andrew and Lisa and stayed at their place. Some of their friends, whom we didn't know, also came up for the weekend. It was fun times, playing lots of board games, mini pool, and, of course, drinking.

With the CHS Golf Tournament coming up on Wednesday, I think this will be my craziest week yet. As much as I am enjoying working on this event, I'm glad it's almost over, and am looking forward to moving on to new projects, including my summer task list, which I think will take me till December.

Colin and I are off to Las Vegas August 1st. Not sure what other vacation plans lay ahead, but for now it's Sin City. I'm hoping to add the land of Sun and Surf to our visit, but I'm not doing the best job of convincing Colin...

It looks like I will be doing a Tahitian dance in the October show; I have also signed up to do a couple of Maori dances - good for the stomach, thigh, and back muscles!

I turn 29 this week. Yikes! The Vancouver Giants won the Memorial Cup! Yeah! I ate to much junk this weekend and now feel like crap... Yuck!

I Haven't Fallen Off the Face of the Earth...

Wow, it has been a long time since I wrote my last blog entry. But that is my life lately - busy, busy, busy. For the last three weeks I have woken up Monday morning, and then, before I know it, it's already Friday afternoon. Apart from quickly checking emails and Facebook, I haven't spent much time on the computer at all. In fact, I think this is the first time in a couple of weeks that I've actually spent any time on it.

Last week was interesting - in the same day I found out that I owe the government money (first time ever), but Colin got a whopping refund, so it isn't that bad; and I got summoned for jury duty.

I was at a job for two years that I despised, and would have given anything to miss a day of work. Now that I'm at a job I absolutely love, I get summoned. The worst thing about this summons is the timing - it is the day before a major event in which I am one of the main planners. And anyone who has ever planned an event knows the day before the event is just as crazy and important as the actual event day. I don't have too many options though: I talked to the Sheriff and he told me to write a mushy, heartfelt letter as to why missing work on those days would affect me. Now I have to wait and see and hope my letter moves them enough that I get out of jury duty.

Tuesday was a much better day: I went to my first (and sadly last) Canucks game this season. I had a blast, even though we gave up a 2-0 lead. So frustrating. We were sitting beside a couple from Medicine Hat, who were extremely good friends of the Lindens. After talking with them though, we both got the feeling that they actually were the Lindens...

I didn't watch the game on Thursday: I figured if they won our Saturday night would be planned; and if they didn't win I wanted Tuesday night to be my last memory of the season. Plus I had my dance class that night, and I only have 8 weeks left till we break for summer, and have a show the first weekend of October, so I need all the practice I can get. I'm glad I went. Everyone was in a giggly mood, and we worked on our Tahitian dance, so I got an extremely good workout.

On Friday evening I went out for coffee with Lisa, Andrew, Darcy, Tina, Jen Wong, and Warren. And last night Colin did our usual movie and sushi night. We saw Spiderman 3. It was pretty good, but maybe too many villains for one movie. I thought Thomas Haden Church was awesome as the Sandman. But I've always been a fan of his, back to his days on Wings.

This morning I went out for brunch with family visiting from England. And tonight I'm off to Book Club.

A Good Mix of Business and Laziness

Well, this weekend was a lot less hectic, and very enjoyable. I was exhausted after work on Friday and was quite content to stay in with Colin and watch the game at home.

I tried my best to sleep in Saturday morning, but Wellington would have none of that. I did some housework and read a lot of my book: The Birth House by Ami McKay. I absolutely love this novel, and I highly recommend it. It reminds me of Fall On Your Knees by Anne Marie MacDonald, another wonderful read.

Saturday evening Colin and I went over to Lisa and Andrew's for Die's good-bye party. Sad thing was we were the last to leave, and were home by 11:30 PM!. I think everyone had a long, exhausting week, and Friday night and Saturday day weren't enough to recover.

Today Colin and I went to the Superstore. I don't think I've ever seen it so busy. It was somewhat stressful trying to get around. Navigating my cart was a real challenge.

Afterwards we went to Ken's (Chris and Lica's son) second birthday party. It's hard going to a two year old's birthday when you are virtually the only guests with no offspring. We stuck around for a bit, and caught up with Dave Stroud and Dustin, the only other kidless guests.

Andrew and Jen came over for dinner and to watch the hockey game. That game was a great finish to the weekend.

A Busy, Busy Weekend...

And it isn't quite over yet. But I am wondering how much can really happen over the next 10 hours, or so.

As of Thursday, at 4:30 PM, my weekend looked like this: Spend Friday hanging out with Chantal; Saturday night with Colin; Easter dinner at my Parents'; Monday night hanging out with Colin...

This is what my weekend turned into: Thalia called me after work on Thursday, so we went out for dinner and rented a movie.

I had a relatively lazy Friday morning, and then spent the afternoon with Chantal. My Friday night was quiet.

Saturday day I ended up on the set of Schism, my brother's movie he's shooting for his final project for his film program at BCIT. It was quite a fun and interesting experience. Saturday night Colin and I hung out, had some dinner, and watched Sideways, for the third time. I love that movie.

Gavin called us Saturday night, inviting us over for Easter Brunch. So Sunday morning we headed over to Jess and Gavin's. enjoyed a tasty Easter breakfast, an Easter egg, then grabbed the basketball and the dog, and walked down to Kits Beach. Unfortunately there no hoops up, so we just sat around, chatted, and enjoyed the Spring view. After that Colin and I rushed home, caught the end of the Canucks game - it was strange watching a game that really had no bearing on anything -, fixed ourselves up, and headed over to my parents for Easter dinner.

This morning I rolled out of bed at 8am to be back on set. I am acting as a stand in today... And that's what I'm doing currently...

Double Header

I have now seen all the Oscar nominated (best picture) films. The other day Colin and I caught a matinee showing of Letters from Iwo Jima. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It was interesting to see what happened on Iwo Jima from the Japanese point of view; plus, it's the companion piece to Flags of our Fathers, which we saw some time ago.

Later that evening I went out with Lisa, Andrew and Die to see Babel - another good film.

It's really hard to choose one to best pic since they are all great films, and all very different. But if I had to pick, either Little Miss Sunshine, or the Departed... But Paul Haggis and Clint Eastwood seem to be on a role with Oscar, so maybe it will be Letters from Iwo Jima.

After seeing the latter film, I thought it would be a good idea to rent Tora Tora Tora. So after a sleepy, cum heart attack hockey game (Vancouver vs. Atlanta), and late-nite all you can eat sushi, Colin and I headed to Rogers to rent Tora Tora Tora. They didn't have it - Rogers only has DVDs now. At least the Marpole store does.

But life if full of strange happenings... Yesterday I was watching some cheesy movie on KVOS, when the Sunday night movie flashed across the bottom... Tora, Tora, Tora. I couldn't believe it.

No Rest for the Wicked

It hasn't really sunk in yet that I am officially unemployed. That's mainly due to the fact that I have been extremely busy these last two days. In fact, I have been so busy that I didn't make it to yesterday's young alum reunion, or out today for coffee/dessert with Die, Cheryl and Lisa this afternoon. I will get to see Cheryl at tomorrow's reunion, so I don't feel too bad about missing today's get together.

Colin is currently out Christmas shopping - I don't envy him.

I can't believe my ten year reunion is tomorrow...

Bye Bye Bingo

Well, this is it. Today is my last at this god forsaken place known as Planet Bingo. I was hoping to make a lateral jump into a new job, but after a year of living in depression due to employment at PB, I said enough is enough.

It's been a tough decision, bold move, and probably the biggest risk I have ever taken - but so far, it is well worth it: Since handing in my resignation two weeks ago I have begun to resurface. I am back to my usual, bubbly self, and feel as happy as a clam. Sure, it will be hard leaving the paycheque behind, but I get myself back, something which no paycheque would ever be able to cover.

I, however, leave with no regrets. Working at PB took a toll on my life, but I learned a lot in the 20 months I was employed there. I have become a stronger person, grown a thicker skin, and now know exactly what I want in a company, job, career.

Now it's time to leave that place behind, and move on with the rest of my life...

Turns out I didn't have any social functions last weekend, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Colin and I spent Friday finishing our Christmas shopping. Correction, I finished my Christmas shopping, it is a mystery as to whether Colin has actually started his yet or not. Yesterday when I asked him if he had done any yet, he gave me his classic maybe answer - it can mean yes, or it can mean no - after 8 years I still can't crack his code - keeps life interesting.

On Saturday we were invited over to Colin's parents' for an evening visit. We told them we'd be over after Battlestar Galactica. On the way over we planned to pop into the White Spot (near our house) for a quick dinner, then realized there was a Canucks game on, so we popped into our local pub instead (next to the White Spot), to grab some pub grub and watch the first period.

While waiting for our dinner we saw Lisa and Andrew walk in. We were completely surprised to see them, since they live no where near us. Turns out Tina had invited them over, and Lisa tried to call us earlier in the day - but couldn't get a hold of us, since Colin dropped the phone, and cut off the call.

So we spent the entire game at the Pub with Lisa, Andrew, Tina, and a couple of Tina's friends. After the game was over, when finally made our way to Richmond.

This week is proving to be very busy. I've busy at work wrapping things up before moving on. And with my ten year reunion and Christmas this coming weekend, there is no end in site to my busy schedule.

Yesterday I began the reunion primping routine. I spent nearly three hours in a salon chair last night, getting my highlights and colour touched up. Today I am going for an eyebrow wax (no fun), and a manicure (can't wait).

Tomorrow I will be finishing off last minute things for Saturday's reunion (which I'm organizing). And, I may be attending our young alum reunion later in the day (last year CHS considers me a young alum). Friday I will be taking care of more last minute things for the reunion: The reunion is Saturday; Christmas dinner on Sunday with the in-laws; Christmas dinner on Monday with my family; annual family get together on Boxing Day - Tuesday; then Wednesday - I start looking for a new job...

Merry Christmas.