Wednesday, May 31, 2006
End of the World?
Starting to kinda feel that way. This week has been all kinds of special. Interesting... in the Chinese curse kinda way. The keys are with me. The work is dead with the construction. The construction is invasive and disruptive. Work is stressful. We lost an employee and gained an old employee and things are a bit wierd. Schedules are CRAZY with summer and people going away and moving. We have authors coming in too and we need to organize that, plus the charity event. CRAZY!!!!!
Did I say CRAZY?
Tomorrow is likely more of the same. I have also got to get the charity posters done, my last kitten payment out, and visit sponsors for the charity and plan classes for the weekend. OH! ANd get paint and PAINT! Paint the new place. And somewhere in there clean house and start packing.
CRAZY!!!
Tomorrow will be CRAZY!!!
ANd the STORMS! Wow... they have been brewing all week. My migraines told me so. feels like the end of the world.
Oh shit... grrrr... i have to go move the bloody car.
Did I say CRAZY?
Tomorrow is likely more of the same. I have also got to get the charity posters done, my last kitten payment out, and visit sponsors for the charity and plan classes for the weekend. OH! ANd get paint and PAINT! Paint the new place. And somewhere in there clean house and start packing.
CRAZY!!!
Tomorrow will be CRAZY!!!
ANd the STORMS! Wow... they have been brewing all week. My migraines told me so. feels like the end of the world.
Oh shit... grrrr... i have to go move the bloody car.
Still up... but that is ok..
My old friend Max was online. We got to catch up on things. We reminisced about our roleplaying, about New Orleans, about all sorts of stuff. Now if only I can get him to Montreal for a visit. He has never been here having lived most of his life in Texas. It was good talking with him. I miss him. We have both been rediculously busy with work and school and moving and life. He got married and moved from Texas to Ohio so his wife could intern there. He needs a break from the long work hours and the long school/study/homework hours. I remember that feeling. That was me this past year too. Sometimes you just need to get away from everything and everyone for just a few days.
Maybe I will work on a new storyline to roleplay with him to give him a few hours a week escape. Such escapes give the mind and body time to recoup. Fun activities do WONDERS for the spirit.
Hang in there Max! You teaching degree is not that far off.
Maybe I will work on a new storyline to roleplay with him to give him a few hours a week escape. Such escapes give the mind and body time to recoup. Fun activities do WONDERS for the spirit.
Hang in there Max! You teaching degree is not that far off.
Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you
Neighbor DID have my keys. He just brought them to me now. He just got in and I heard the familiar sound of my keys jingling in the hall and bolted down to open my door. YAY! I have to get him something nice as a thank you.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
one of the worst days ever...
If I lost my computer I would be hysterical. But, I would wipe it clean or buy new. I lost my keys. Some people would say big woop... get a new set. This set is not easily replaceable. This is what was on the red key clip:
- set of house keys (4 replaceable keys and one security key that costs $30 per bloody key to make)
- a set of keys important to other people that I am responsible for (have a spare set)
- the po box keys (will have to pay for a new set)
- mailbox key (will have to get landlord to change it as I had ONLY key)
- locker key (have a spare)
- key to my antique (irreplaceable)
- key to small decorative lockbox (irreplaceable)
- small swiss army knife from my dad's work (irreplaceable)
- and some other keys I don't use often and will have a fit when I do and can't find the key
This sort of thing really throws me. It is almost as bad as losing my car. Computer, car and keys... top most important material things that make my life feel normal and in order. Now one of those things is missing and I am somewhat freaking out.
Please gods... bring my keys back to me somehow...
- set of house keys (4 replaceable keys and one security key that costs $30 per bloody key to make)
- a set of keys important to other people that I am responsible for (have a spare set)
- the po box keys (will have to pay for a new set)
- mailbox key (will have to get landlord to change it as I had ONLY key)
- locker key (have a spare)
- key to my antique (irreplaceable)
- key to small decorative lockbox (irreplaceable)
- small swiss army knife from my dad's work (irreplaceable)
- and some other keys I don't use often and will have a fit when I do and can't find the key
This sort of thing really throws me. It is almost as bad as losing my car. Computer, car and keys... top most important material things that make my life feel normal and in order. Now one of those things is missing and I am somewhat freaking out.
Please gods... bring my keys back to me somehow...
Monday, May 29, 2006
*smoosh*
Yup... feels like everything is smooshed together. the days, the activities and events... my brains. The sun is out but the air pressure says thunder... rather migraines from hell. HELL I say....
Sunday was hard. I got up way early. Off I headed to the Brunch. Which was awesome by the way. The parking was a breeze despite what I was previously told. The place not well marked with any sign whatsoever but findable. Thank Gods I had an address and was not looking for a sign that said Chez Dusty's. They really need a sign. The staff was wonderful and friendly. The coffee sucked the big one. The breakfast was decent. Not Chez Cora, but edible. I stopped at home and grabbed the laundry on my way to my Parents' place. Got there and the coffee of the morning made it clear that it did not agree with me. I had barely 1/2 a cup. I was going to pay for drinking that bit for the rest of the day and likely the next. *ugh* I hid in the back yard on the patio among the plants to string strings through my pouches and then to read. Mom though I was lonely and sent everyone in the house to sit and do thier things on the patio. I packed up and hid in the livingroom to read. Meanwhile, Dad fixed my noisy brakes. They didn't need to be replaced after all. YAY! They needed a ton of rust removed from them and needed an adjustment, but were fine otherwise. Home to... um... what did I do when I got home? Watched some Angel. I am sure I did something else. Maybe not. I went to bed early. Evil bad coffee....
Today was icky too. Tummy was still bleh and the headache I woke with was brutal. I desperately tried to sleep more. People just kept calling and calling. I rushed out to meet Jars of Stars to see their perfect posters for our Serenity Charity. Traffic was evil... and construction was even more EVIL. Parking ... what parking?! I bet the store was dead today. I came home to find out my prediction was accurate. This construction is killing us! After much Advil.. the migraine was at a tolerable level. I never got to do the other things I wanted to do today: cleaning, visit the tea house, buy paint, check the PO Box. M0SB made dinner. I feel like i was hit by a truck... the big ones with 18+ wheels. I called Wil Wheaton and left him a message to call me tomorrow to plan the book signing. I am going to make tea and watch more Angel. Maybe I will figure out how to put a paypal on the Serenity blog site tonight before bed. If the headache goes away...
*whimper* make them pain go away... PLEASE!
Sunday was hard. I got up way early. Off I headed to the Brunch. Which was awesome by the way. The parking was a breeze despite what I was previously told. The place not well marked with any sign whatsoever but findable. Thank Gods I had an address and was not looking for a sign that said Chez Dusty's. They really need a sign. The staff was wonderful and friendly. The coffee sucked the big one. The breakfast was decent. Not Chez Cora, but edible. I stopped at home and grabbed the laundry on my way to my Parents' place. Got there and the coffee of the morning made it clear that it did not agree with me. I had barely 1/2 a cup. I was going to pay for drinking that bit for the rest of the day and likely the next. *ugh* I hid in the back yard on the patio among the plants to string strings through my pouches and then to read. Mom though I was lonely and sent everyone in the house to sit and do thier things on the patio. I packed up and hid in the livingroom to read. Meanwhile, Dad fixed my noisy brakes. They didn't need to be replaced after all. YAY! They needed a ton of rust removed from them and needed an adjustment, but were fine otherwise. Home to... um... what did I do when I got home? Watched some Angel. I am sure I did something else. Maybe not. I went to bed early. Evil bad coffee....
Today was icky too. Tummy was still bleh and the headache I woke with was brutal. I desperately tried to sleep more. People just kept calling and calling. I rushed out to meet Jars of Stars to see their perfect posters for our Serenity Charity. Traffic was evil... and construction was even more EVIL. Parking ... what parking?! I bet the store was dead today. I came home to find out my prediction was accurate. This construction is killing us! After much Advil.. the migraine was at a tolerable level. I never got to do the other things I wanted to do today: cleaning, visit the tea house, buy paint, check the PO Box. M0SB made dinner. I feel like i was hit by a truck... the big ones with 18+ wheels. I called Wil Wheaton and left him a message to call me tomorrow to plan the book signing. I am going to make tea and watch more Angel. Maybe I will figure out how to put a paypal on the Serenity blog site tonight before bed. If the headache goes away...
*whimper* make them pain go away... PLEASE!
Saturday, May 27, 2006
smoother...*sigh*
I got some sleep Thursday night making Friday bearable. Things seemed to have gone smoothly. Some issues are pending resolution... but are in the works.
I had difficulty sleeping last night. I was up every hour on the hour. It was frustrating and left me very tired. But the sleep the day before meant I was not non-funtional today. Gordon cam over and gave a great class about Ceremonial Practice and the LBRP (Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram). It was really interesting. He was a great speaker. The afternoon class went smoothly too. They had lots of input from the books they read and questions about coven dynamics.
M-SB made pasta sauce during the day. Mmmmm... oh the torture. We will have some for dinner tonight. Then off to the store for a ritual. The Level 3's are doing an interesting Dark Moon ritual.
Then home to watch Angel and relax. Tomorrow I hope to see Rick and Marie at the Pagan Brunch. I have lots to talk about with them. Planning of stuffs too. Then home to finish laundry and cleaning and start packing. Monday will be more of the same with a meeting about printing and a meeting about bringing in an author.
Mmmmm... pasta is calling... BYE!
I had difficulty sleeping last night. I was up every hour on the hour. It was frustrating and left me very tired. But the sleep the day before meant I was not non-funtional today. Gordon cam over and gave a great class about Ceremonial Practice and the LBRP (Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram). It was really interesting. He was a great speaker. The afternoon class went smoothly too. They had lots of input from the books they read and questions about coven dynamics.
M-SB made pasta sauce during the day. Mmmmm... oh the torture. We will have some for dinner tonight. Then off to the store for a ritual. The Level 3's are doing an interesting Dark Moon ritual.
Then home to watch Angel and relax. Tomorrow I hope to see Rick and Marie at the Pagan Brunch. I have lots to talk about with them. Planning of stuffs too. Then home to finish laundry and cleaning and start packing. Monday will be more of the same with a meeting about printing and a meeting about bringing in an author.
Mmmmm... pasta is calling... BYE!
Friday, May 26, 2006
Why do I bother?
Every time I have a day off... I am either sick or all hell breaks loose on a variety of fronts. Yesterday's day off was lost due to me being sick. Joy joy joy. Today, An employee is sick, I am supposed to be sorting and packing, I am supposed to be getting paint chips to decide on colours for the new place, brother in law is in a snag, Supposed to be out with doing something for my grandmother for her birthday. Too many things. I had a guest over for a couple hours. Thank gods I managed to get the kitchen cleaned and the bathroom. Now to fix other problems before I can handle the personal affairs. Why to I try to have a recoup day off?
Let's change the day's agenda...
- clean house for class tomorrow
- take out recycle
- help brother-in-law
- groceries and paint chips
- fold laundry
- plan classes
If I am lucky...
- sort and purge the hall closets and shelves
- sort and purge the livingroom
I will have to get my grandmother something over the weekend as a belated gift. Store crisis is somewhat resolved. We need more "back-up" staff for when folks are sick. Ok... I am off to find out what the family problem is. If anyone knows of an apartment for rent around $400, contact me asap (cougora@sympatico.ca). Thanks.
Let's change the day's agenda...
- clean house for class tomorrow
- take out recycle
- help brother-in-law
- groceries and paint chips
- fold laundry
- plan classes
If I am lucky...
- sort and purge the hall closets and shelves
- sort and purge the livingroom
I will have to get my grandmother something over the weekend as a belated gift. Store crisis is somewhat resolved. We need more "back-up" staff for when folks are sick. Ok... I am off to find out what the family problem is. If anyone knows of an apartment for rent around $400, contact me asap (cougora@sympatico.ca). Thanks.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
IKES
The week wooshed by so fast i missed 2 birthday! After beinbg at my mom's doing laundry and stitching pouches from 9am to midnight... I was really off kilter. Tuesday was a buzz... I don't even remember it. Wednesday zipped by... did it really happen? I was out late, was fun, but exhausting.
I took today off with the intent to clean and sort and start packing. As well... I was supposed to go get birthday gifts and paint chips. I went in to open the store. The stupid construction landed me a parking ticket. *AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH* I got home and was sick and migrained. I collapsed in bed and tried to sleep. But that did not happen. There were phone calls and i was all uncomfortable and ill. I didn't even dare eat. AT around 4pm I cleaned the kitchen. Got a bunch of outstanding phone calls done (oops, except the birthday ones). Picked up Mark and ran several though not all the errands. We did pick up bugs for the geckos and ate some dinner. I feel so non-functionally burnt! *sigh* We were hoping to go visit the new place. However, they just sanded and varnished the floors. YAY! That is a good reason not to go. Nice new floors. Now I hope to get something akin to rest.
Tomorrow, I have to finish cleaning the hall and bathroom and livingroom. Then Tammy is coming over to pick up money for the lovely robe she made for me and we will talk about the things she is making for the Serenity Charity. After that... I purge the hall closets and shelves. With luck, I will also finish purging the livingroom and start on the bedroom. We can go get paintchips as well.
Ugh... the migraine is back.
I took today off with the intent to clean and sort and start packing. As well... I was supposed to go get birthday gifts and paint chips. I went in to open the store. The stupid construction landed me a parking ticket. *AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH* I got home and was sick and migrained. I collapsed in bed and tried to sleep. But that did not happen. There were phone calls and i was all uncomfortable and ill. I didn't even dare eat. AT around 4pm I cleaned the kitchen. Got a bunch of outstanding phone calls done (oops, except the birthday ones). Picked up Mark and ran several though not all the errands. We did pick up bugs for the geckos and ate some dinner. I feel so non-functionally burnt! *sigh* We were hoping to go visit the new place. However, they just sanded and varnished the floors. YAY! That is a good reason not to go. Nice new floors. Now I hope to get something akin to rest.
Tomorrow, I have to finish cleaning the hall and bathroom and livingroom. Then Tammy is coming over to pick up money for the lovely robe she made for me and we will talk about the things she is making for the Serenity Charity. After that... I purge the hall closets and shelves. With luck, I will also finish purging the livingroom and start on the bedroom. We can go get paintchips as well.
Ugh... the migraine is back.
Monday, May 22, 2006
weekend wooshed by!
Saturday:
It happened? I was up at 4am with cat kerfuffles. Amazingly, we had a good discussion. I love how insightful my Level 4's are. I am glad they enjoyed the new bppk we chose for this discussion. I missed lunch as I took KnickKnack back to the store. It is absolutely HELLISH for parking downtown with the construction. They have now restricted parking on all the side streets too!!! This is so going to hurt business! GEEZ! And Sherbrooke is also under construction and parking on DeMaisonneuve is for residents with passes only. Other than that, the store was doing ok. KnickKnack was happy to be home. The test results for her are conclusive. She has hyperthyroidism with a touch of liver and kidney problems and a heart murmur. The other things are all a result of the hyperthyroidism. On Tuesday the vet will discuss with me the options for her. When I got home, Autumn was under way with the Level 3's and the Magic of Food. That was a wonderfully successful class! I am glad I got copies of the recipes. The lavendar cookies were delicious. The pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, and shrimps was amazing. I will be making that again. The raspberry cream soda was ok. I am not a big fan of ice cream cream sodas. They always make me nauseous. This one was no different. M-SB loved it though! Saturday night was busy busy busy working out the bugs of a ritual... till like 3am.
Sunday:
Brunch with coven. It is always wonderful to cook food together and share it with coven. This was no different and the atmosphere was great... nice and low key. Good thing with some of us on our first day of monthly pain. We chattered and came up with some fun summer activities: Fire Experience Ritual for Litha, Litha family dinner, fieldtrip and piknik to the Ecomuseum, excursion out to bat caves, hot air balloon festival, Ovarium? Spa saltwater tank experience. Remind me to reiterate the "no whining" laws for BFC. We are here to experience and learn. Pain makes for fruestrated folks though. I ended the coven discussion early. Had a meeting and then ran some errands. Made it just in time for a ritual. I was so dying from my pain. I took advil and prayed. The pain eased and I survived the ritual well and was able to enjoy dinner after. But when I got home. OMGs. Hot water bottles are my saviors in times like these. Every household needs one. While I waited for the next dose of advil to relieve me, M-SB brought out the paint chips we were loaned to look at possible colours for the apartment. I think I slept after.
Today:
I woke feeling still cramped but not quite like I am going to die. I am so very tired. M-SB has packed the laundry into the car. Mom invited me over. I will do laundry there and she will pamper me a little. So today is reading on her sofa, watching more firefly, and doing laundry. I will see if Mom can go get my prescription filled for my ventolin and epipen. I needed my ventolin last night. It was hard to breathe with the cramping. Oh... rain. More rain. We are going into our 3rd solid week of rain. This is aweful on the mood. I feel like my mom when we had the country house in the Laurentians and she wanted the livingroom painted bright banana yellow so it would look like it was sunny even though it was raining out. No... I will not make any room in the new place ALL banana yellow. I cannot even bear with a wall that colour. Small highlights ok... but not more. We will do a cream in the livingroom and hallway. Blue in the bathroom (not sure how yet). and everything else is up in the air. We need to decide soon though. We get to start painted next week. WEEHEE! Ok. Off I go to my mom's. I can't be reached until after 7pm.
It happened? I was up at 4am with cat kerfuffles. Amazingly, we had a good discussion. I love how insightful my Level 4's are. I am glad they enjoyed the new bppk we chose for this discussion. I missed lunch as I took KnickKnack back to the store. It is absolutely HELLISH for parking downtown with the construction. They have now restricted parking on all the side streets too!!! This is so going to hurt business! GEEZ! And Sherbrooke is also under construction and parking on DeMaisonneuve is for residents with passes only. Other than that, the store was doing ok. KnickKnack was happy to be home. The test results for her are conclusive. She has hyperthyroidism with a touch of liver and kidney problems and a heart murmur. The other things are all a result of the hyperthyroidism. On Tuesday the vet will discuss with me the options for her. When I got home, Autumn was under way with the Level 3's and the Magic of Food. That was a wonderfully successful class! I am glad I got copies of the recipes. The lavendar cookies were delicious. The pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, and shrimps was amazing. I will be making that again. The raspberry cream soda was ok. I am not a big fan of ice cream cream sodas. They always make me nauseous. This one was no different. M-SB loved it though! Saturday night was busy busy busy working out the bugs of a ritual... till like 3am.
Sunday:
Brunch with coven. It is always wonderful to cook food together and share it with coven. This was no different and the atmosphere was great... nice and low key. Good thing with some of us on our first day of monthly pain. We chattered and came up with some fun summer activities: Fire Experience Ritual for Litha, Litha family dinner, fieldtrip and piknik to the Ecomuseum, excursion out to bat caves, hot air balloon festival, Ovarium? Spa saltwater tank experience. Remind me to reiterate the "no whining" laws for BFC. We are here to experience and learn. Pain makes for fruestrated folks though. I ended the coven discussion early. Had a meeting and then ran some errands. Made it just in time for a ritual. I was so dying from my pain. I took advil and prayed. The pain eased and I survived the ritual well and was able to enjoy dinner after. But when I got home. OMGs. Hot water bottles are my saviors in times like these. Every household needs one. While I waited for the next dose of advil to relieve me, M-SB brought out the paint chips we were loaned to look at possible colours for the apartment. I think I slept after.
Today:
I woke feeling still cramped but not quite like I am going to die. I am so very tired. M-SB has packed the laundry into the car. Mom invited me over. I will do laundry there and she will pamper me a little. So today is reading on her sofa, watching more firefly, and doing laundry. I will see if Mom can go get my prescription filled for my ventolin and epipen. I needed my ventolin last night. It was hard to breathe with the cramping. Oh... rain. More rain. We are going into our 3rd solid week of rain. This is aweful on the mood. I feel like my mom when we had the country house in the Laurentians and she wanted the livingroom painted bright banana yellow so it would look like it was sunny even though it was raining out. No... I will not make any room in the new place ALL banana yellow. I cannot even bear with a wall that colour. Small highlights ok... but not more. We will do a cream in the livingroom and hallway. Blue in the bathroom (not sure how yet). and everything else is up in the air. We need to decide soon though. We get to start painted next week. WEEHEE! Ok. Off I go to my mom's. I can't be reached until after 7pm.
Friday, May 19, 2006
KnickKnack update
She ate a can of wet food in her carrier. Then came out to explore the kitchen and growl more at my boys. She sniffed their dry food. Tasted their dry food. Spat out their dry food. Then inhaled THEIR can of wet food. Then she found the litterbox on her own. Good Girl! ANd used it. But then decided it was the new hiding place. Poor boys now can't use it.
Her are some pictures:
Her are some pictures:
Cloak goes to see KnickKnack and gets growled and hissed at.
KnickKnack never takes her eyes of him.
Then she retreats to into the litterbox and lies down. ICK! Guess I will be bathing her before I take her back to the store. She was all oily, dusty and dirty anyways. But now... she is also icky.
The boys are very non-plussed about this new thing. The gaul of her to eat THEIR wet food. ANd now... they want to use the litterbox too.
"MOM!!! Mom!!! MOM!!! Make her get out!"
Not a quiet day off...
After the useless attempt to sleep in, I started to clean the kitchen and livingroom. I have to have class tomorrow and in these places and they thus need to be presentable. In the middle of that I get a call from the store. NikNak, one fo the store cats, had some kind of stroke and the staff was all worried. I had to go get her.
I took her to the vet to see Dr. Glorieux. She is my most trusted cat vet in Montreal. She took blood from KnickKnack and listened to her simptoms and behavior. She commented that NikNak must have read the textbook on hyperthyroidism. But it could also be a kidney problem or both. Tuesday will have the test results back. She wanted NikNak under supervision, so she is at my house overnight. This is NOT going well. She, despite open cage, is curled in the back of the carrier growling at my two boys.
Cloak is like: "Fine. Be that way, Bitch. I'll be over here."
Bagheera is likg: *wining* "But but but... I just want to be friends..."
If this has not changed positively by 2pm tomorrow, I will return NikNak to the store and take my chances. I can't observe her 24/7 and watch her starve for fear of coming out of the cage. I would rather she be comfortable.
Well, back to cleaning and getting something like... oh... food! I have not had a chance to eat today beyond a few forkfuls of buttered rice.
I took her to the vet to see Dr. Glorieux. She is my most trusted cat vet in Montreal. She took blood from KnickKnack and listened to her simptoms and behavior. She commented that NikNak must have read the textbook on hyperthyroidism. But it could also be a kidney problem or both. Tuesday will have the test results back. She wanted NikNak under supervision, so she is at my house overnight. This is NOT going well. She, despite open cage, is curled in the back of the carrier growling at my two boys.
Cloak is like: "Fine. Be that way, Bitch. I'll be over here."
Bagheera is likg: *wining* "But but but... I just want to be friends..."
If this has not changed positively by 2pm tomorrow, I will return NikNak to the store and take my chances. I can't observe her 24/7 and watch her starve for fear of coming out of the cage. I would rather she be comfortable.
Well, back to cleaning and getting something like... oh... food! I have not had a chance to eat today beyond a few forkfuls of buttered rice.
AAARRGGHH!
I have not been blogging because it has been same old same old. I can't sleep.The weather is f-ing me up. I am so tired that I am unpleasant and unfit for public social interactions. I can hardly focus and am very achy and headachy. This f-ing weather better break up soon I can't take it anymore!!
Were there any up moments?
Wednesday I had a good meeting with the Serenity Charity crew. I still have work there to do that I am currently energiless for... will tackle some today I hope.
Thursday I went to see the film DaVinci Code. It was interesting and pretty decent. I think I will go read the book. I was not interested in the book before. Books with big hype irritate me. I was also a late Harry Potter fan.
Today I tried to sleep in. I woke every hour. That is NOT sleep.
Were there any up moments?
Wednesday I had a good meeting with the Serenity Charity crew. I still have work there to do that I am currently energiless for... will tackle some today I hope.
Thursday I went to see the film DaVinci Code. It was interesting and pretty decent. I think I will go read the book. I was not interested in the book before. Books with big hype irritate me. I was also a late Harry Potter fan.
Today I tried to sleep in. I woke every hour. That is NOT sleep.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Still feeling crappy... still blaming weather...
Last night SUCKED for sleep. I was cold to the point of shivering for hours. I was achy. Then just as I started to drowse, I was too hot. So I was awake for more hours. I walked around the house in the cool floorspots then went to bed. I fell asleep for maybe 30min at about 5am. I tossed and turned till maybe 5 min before the alarm sounded at 7am. I moved the alarm, but forgot to reset the on button. I dosed awkwardly for an hour and woke with a start at 8:05am and got M-SB out of bed. Then I dosed a bit more and dreamed I was awake and irritable, checking email and wondering what the noisy buzz was downstairs. Now I am awake. The buzz was the wierd electronic whine of the modem. I hear those things. Drives me batty till I turn them off or drown them out with other noises.
So I am awake, feeling mildly nauseous and muzzy-headed, aching all over.
According to the weather, it is supposed to be like this all f-ing week.
So I am awake, feeling mildly nauseous and muzzy-headed, aching all over.
According to the weather, it is supposed to be like this all f-ing week.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Wedding of Taras and Janice
Warm love and congrats to Taras and Janice on your wedding day and the fun we all had at it!
Ok... now I can natter about this. I took some cool photos. But DAMN! I wish my camera had not died before dinner. There were some other amazing moments I wish I could have gotten photos of (Marc S with red lipstick kisses all over his face; the guys dancing to the girls' band; and a few other small moments).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23903639@N00/sets/72057594136058412/
That is where I uploaded the photos. If there is any problen downloading them, email me at cougora@sympatico.ca . I won't be leaving them up for long, just a week or so.
The wedding service was not the usual, but well in line with Taras and Janice with a puppet theatre rendition of the reading of the laws associated with marriage. The caterers were incredible!! I think M-SB will be hiring them for our handfasting. They were neat and prepared and their food was incredibly delicious! I actually ate and LOVED the salmon! The DJ played great 80's music. And both Invisible AND Random Colour performed awesome fun concerts. I danced to some of my favorite songs, especially Tea in the Saraha (Invisible cover of the Police song) and Moon over Bourbon Street (Random Colour cover of the Sting song). I even managed to drag M-SB onto the dancefloor. All the long-haired guys let their hair loose. It was fun and funny. In the end I would have to say *yum* M-SB looked so awesome with his slicked off his face but loose down his back not all tied tight in a ponytail.
I think I shocked someone early in the evening... and I think it was one of the wedding couple's relatives. OOooops!! This guy asked quizically as he looked at my (unusual) pendant, "Are you Jewish?" I replied casually, "No, my star has 5 points not 6." He was initially surprizes and then asked, "it is an unusual pendant. Does it mean anything?" Again I cassually replied, "yes, it means I am a highpreistess." I smiled. As I walked away, I caught a glimpse of his stunned expression. I was not sure if I should laugh maniacally at what I did or be completely embarrassed for not guarding my words. If I offended... I am sorry. I really did not INTEND to. I was just casual.
All in all, the bands played the BEST concert I ever saw them play. And everyone had a truly fun time. I hope our (mine and M-SB's) wedding turns out to be this much fun.
Ok... now I can natter about this. I took some cool photos. But DAMN! I wish my camera had not died before dinner. There were some other amazing moments I wish I could have gotten photos of (Marc S with red lipstick kisses all over his face; the guys dancing to the girls' band; and a few other small moments).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23903639@N00/sets/72057594136058412/
That is where I uploaded the photos. If there is any problen downloading them, email me at cougora@sympatico.ca . I won't be leaving them up for long, just a week or so.
The wedding service was not the usual, but well in line with Taras and Janice with a puppet theatre rendition of the reading of the laws associated with marriage. The caterers were incredible!! I think M-SB will be hiring them for our handfasting. They were neat and prepared and their food was incredibly delicious! I actually ate and LOVED the salmon! The DJ played great 80's music. And both Invisible AND Random Colour performed awesome fun concerts. I danced to some of my favorite songs, especially Tea in the Saraha (Invisible cover of the Police song) and Moon over Bourbon Street (Random Colour cover of the Sting song). I even managed to drag M-SB onto the dancefloor. All the long-haired guys let their hair loose. It was fun and funny. In the end I would have to say *yum* M-SB looked so awesome with his slicked off his face but loose down his back not all tied tight in a ponytail.
I think I shocked someone early in the evening... and I think it was one of the wedding couple's relatives. OOooops!! This guy asked quizically as he looked at my (unusual) pendant, "Are you Jewish?" I replied casually, "No, my star has 5 points not 6." He was initially surprizes and then asked, "it is an unusual pendant. Does it mean anything?" Again I cassually replied, "yes, it means I am a highpreistess." I smiled. As I walked away, I caught a glimpse of his stunned expression. I was not sure if I should laugh maniacally at what I did or be completely embarrassed for not guarding my words. If I offended... I am sorry. I really did not INTEND to. I was just casual.
All in all, the bands played the BEST concert I ever saw them play. And everyone had a truly fun time. I hope our (mine and M-SB's) wedding turns out to be this much fun.
Feeling crappy... Blaming weather
I did not sleep well last night. I was up and down, sore and stuff. This morning I woke in such pain, I took painkillers and went back to bed till 2pm. So much for my plans for the day. I am feeling all down and muzzy-headed and mildly congested. I blame ALL THIS on the aweful weather. Seems like it will rain ALL BLOODY WEEK. *sigh*
I am having chicken soup now.
I'll tidy some small messes made over the weekend and prepare some stuff for the Serenity Charity Screening. And I think that will be it till M-SB comes home to make beef&broccoli supper.
I am having chicken soup now.
I'll tidy some small messes made over the weekend and prepare some stuff for the Serenity Charity Screening. And I think that will be it till M-SB comes home to make beef&broccoli supper.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Bio Poem for Mom: Happy Mother's Day
Tina
Mother of Sheryl, Chris and me; wife to Tom; friend to Gillian
Willful, patient, enduring, independant... all things I learned from you
Gifted teacher... I am forever in awe when I watch you teach
Lover of books, gardens, and home-made arts & crafts
Who felt that every child deserves a chance to learn, that every living thing is sacred, and that family is so very important
Who has been there for me through think and thin, teaching me to be ME no matter what
Who needed her space to think on her own and not be invaded by every worldly drama and stress
Who feared losing the ones she loved and not being everything they need her to be
Who gave beautiful art lessons for all to use, an article on WORMS that educational magazines still rave about, and open arms to the most difficult people in her life... namely her kids
Who longed for peace and tranquility and a garden alcove that could change with her whims
Who would like to have seen all her children get married, to have traveled around the world, and to have finished University (and maybe one day will)
Self-reliant
Resident of the little cottage up the street from the river
My Mom
Mother of Sheryl, Chris and me; wife to Tom; friend to Gillian
Willful, patient, enduring, independant... all things I learned from you
Gifted teacher... I am forever in awe when I watch you teach
Lover of books, gardens, and home-made arts & crafts
Who felt that every child deserves a chance to learn, that every living thing is sacred, and that family is so very important
Who has been there for me through think and thin, teaching me to be ME no matter what
Who needed her space to think on her own and not be invaded by every worldly drama and stress
Who feared losing the ones she loved and not being everything they need her to be
Who gave beautiful art lessons for all to use, an article on WORMS that educational magazines still rave about, and open arms to the most difficult people in her life... namely her kids
Who longed for peace and tranquility and a garden alcove that could change with her whims
Who would like to have seen all her children get married, to have traveled around the world, and to have finished University (and maybe one day will)
Self-reliant
Resident of the little cottage up the street from the river
My Mom
New at the store
Well, these caught my attention @ http://www.themagicalblend.com (1928 St-Catherine West, Montreal)
QUILL PENS & SETS
http://www.themagicalblend.com/~magic/cgi-bin/cart.cgi/quillpen.html
http://www.themagicalblend.com/~magic/cgi-bin/cart.cgi/quillset.html
Gorgeous gifts for those scribes or calligraphy buffs!
BOOKS
-Living I-Ching (on my personal wishlist)
-Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures (on my personal wishlist)
-Spiritual Nutrition
-Compltet Guide to Chinese Astrology
-Goddess Power pack (on my personal wishlist... GORGEOUS cards)
-Art of Tea-Leaf Reading (on my personal wishlist)
-Treatize on Angel Magic
-Way of Four Spellbook (on my personal wishlist... for anyone who like Deborah Lipps' works)
-Be Blessed: Daily Devotions for Busy Wiccans & Pagans (on my personal wishlist)
-Mysteries of Druidry (on my personal wishlist)
-Family Wicca (a revised edition by O'Gaea)
Ouch... my poor paycheck. It is so hard working where I work. I want to buy everything!
Wedding & Mother's Day
I have lots to say on this... but will have to do it in multiple edits as I am barely awake at the moment. It was incredible... most enjoyable. Everyone had a blast!!
Today is Mother's Day. I have a plan for my Mom. Not spoiling it here yet, as sometimes she actually reads my blog!
Today is Mother's Day. I have a plan for my Mom. Not spoiling it here yet, as sometimes she actually reads my blog!
Things I have done (Snurched *love that word* from Kieth DeCandido author of Serenity film novelization)
1. Put numbers in the boxes instead of x's (example: 1, 2, 3, 4, ...)
2. Repost as "I have lived through ___ of these 158 things.
3. Bold-Italicized are the things I have not done... (some I will never do)
[1] I have read a lot of books.
[] I have been on some sort of varsity team.
[2] I have run more than 2 miles without stopping.
[3] I have been to Canada.
[] I have been to Europe.
[4] I have watched cartoons for hours.
[5] I have tripped UP the stairs.
[6] I have fallen down an entire flight of stairs.
[7] I have been snowboarding/skiing.
[8] I have played ping pong.
[] I swam in the ocean.
[] I have been on a whale watch.
[9] I have seen fireworks.
[10] I have seen a shooting star.
[11] I have seen a meteor shower.
[12] I have almost drowned.
[13] I have been so embarrassed I wanted to disappear.
[14] I have listened to one CD over and over and over again.
[] I have had stitches.
[15] I have had frostbite.
[16] I have licked a frozen pole and got stuck there. (when i was REALLy little)
[17] I have stayed up til 2 doing homework/projects. (I, in fact, still do this daily.)
[18] I currently have a job.
[19] I have been ice skating.
[20] I have been rollerblading.
[21] I have fallen flat on my face.
[22] I have tripped over my own two feet.
[23] I have been in a fist fight.
[24] I have played videogames for more than 3 hours straight.
[25] I have watched the Power Rangers.
[] I attend Church regularly.
[26] I have played truth or dare.
[27] I have already had my 16th birthday.
[28] I have already had my 18th birthday.
[29] I've called someone stupid. (to their face)
[30] I've been in a verbal argument.
[31] I've cried in school.
[32] I've played basketball on a team.
[33] I've played baseball on a team.
[34] I've played football on a team.
[35] I've played soccer on a team.
[] I've done cheerleading on a team.
[] I've played softball on a team.
[36] I've played volleyball on a team.
[37] I've played tennis on a team.
[38] I've been in the marching band.
[39] I've been swimming more than 20 times in my life. (i took lessons)
[] I've bungee jumped.
[] I've climbed a rock wall.
[40] I've lost more than $20. (i was 10 and diligently saved my allowances till I had $50, it fell from my pocket on my way to buy myself my big girl's bike)
[41] I've called myself an idiot.
[42] I've called someone else an idiot.
[43] I've cried myself to sleep.
[44] I've had (or have) pets.
[] I've owned a Spice Girls CD.
[] I've owned a Britney Spears CD.
[] I've owned an N*Sync CD.
[] I've owned a Backstreet Boys CD.
[] I've mooned someone.
[45] I have sworn at someone of authority before. (in German to my mom... SLAP! Who knew she knew German!!)
[46] I've been in the newspaper.
[47] I've been on TV.
[] I've been to Hawaii.
[48] I've eaten sushi.
[49] I've been on the other side of a waterfall.
[50] I've watched all of the Lord of the Rings movies.
[51] I've watched all the Harry Potter movies.
[] I've watched all of the Rocky movies.
[52] I've watched the Three Stooges.
[] I've watched "Newlyweds" Nick & Jessica.
[53] I've watched Looney Tunes.
[54] I've been stuffed into a locker/I have stuffed others into lockers.
[55] I've been called a geek.
[56] I've studied hard for a test and got a bad grade.
[57] I've not studied at all for a test and aced it.
[] I've hugged my mom within the past 24 hours.
[] I've hugged my dad within the past 24 hours.
[58] I've met a celebrity/music artist.
[59] I've written poetry.
[] I've been arrested.
[60] I've been attracted to someone much older than me.
[61] I've been tickled till I've cried. (and then never spoken nor trusted that person ever again... so don't get any ideas!)
[] I've tickled someone else until they cried.
[62] I've had/have siblings.
[63] I've been to a rock concert.
[64] I've listened to classical music and enjoyed it.
[65] I've been in a play.
[66] I've been picked last in gym class.
[] I've been picked first in gym class.
[] I've been picked in that middle-range in gym class.
[67] I've cried in front of my friends. (only once... not sure if they noticed... they did a lovely engagement ritual for me and M-SB... touch me so very deeply)
[68] I've read a book longer than 1,000 pages.
[] I've played Halo 2.
[] I've freaked out over a sports game.
[] I've been to Alaska.
[] I've been to China.
[] I've been to Spain.
[] I've been to Japan.
[69] I've had a fight with someone on AIM. (well, not that virus, but on other online messenger services)
[70] I've had a fight with someone face-to-face.
[71] I've had serious conversations on any IM.
[72] I've forgiven someone who has done something wrong to me.
[73] I've been forgiven.
[74] I've screamed at a scary movie.
[75] I've cried at a chick flick. (i am such a sap sometimes)
[76] I've watched a lot of action movies.
[77] I've screamed at the top of my lungs.
[78] I've been to a rap concert.
[79] I've been to a hip hop concert.
[80] I've lived in more than 2 houses.
[81] I've driven on the highway/been on the highway.
[82] I've driven more than 40 miles in a day/been in a car that went more than 40 miles in a day. (almost annually)
[83] I've been in a car accident.
[] I've done drugs. (and REALLY never will)
[84] I've been homesick.
[85] I've thrown up. (mango... so never want any ever)
[86] I've puked on someone. (as a baby... haven't we all?)
[87] I've been horseback riding.
[] I've filled out more than 10 MySpace surveys.
[88] I've spoken my mind in public.
[89] I've proved someone wrong.
[90] I've been proven wrong by someone.
[91] I've broken a leg. (more my ankle and foot though)
[92] I've broken an arm or a finger.
[93] I've fallen off a swing.
[94] I've swung on a swing for more than 30 minutes straight.
[95] I've watched Winnie the Pooh movies.
[96] I've forgotten my backpack when I've gone to school.
[97] I've lost my backpack.
[98] I've come close to dying.
[99] I've seen someone die.
[100] I've known someone who has died.
[101] I've wanted to be an actor/actress at some point.
[102] I've done modeling.
[103] I've forgotten to brush my teeth some mornings.
[104] I've taken something/someone for granted. (way more careful now)
[105] I've realized how good my life is.
[106] I've counted my blessings.
[] I've made fun of a classmate.
[107] I've been asked out by someone and I said no.
[108] I've slapped someone in the face.
[109] I've been skateboarding.
[110] I've been backstabbed by someone I thought was a friend.
[111] I've lied to someone to their face. (does lying to mom count?)
[112] I've told a little white lie.
[113] I've taken a day off from school just so I don't go insane.
[114] I've fainted. (only when i miss meals)
[] I've had an argument with someone about whether cheerleading is a sport or not.
[] I've pushed someone into a pool.
[115] I've been pushed into a pool. (see tickling incident... result was the same)
[116] I've been/am in love.
2. Repost as "I have lived through ___ of these 158 things.
3. Bold-Italicized are the things I have not done... (some I will never do)
[1] I have read a lot of books.
[] I have been on some sort of varsity team.
[2] I have run more than 2 miles without stopping.
[3] I have been to Canada.
[] I have been to Europe.
[4] I have watched cartoons for hours.
[5] I have tripped UP the stairs.
[6] I have fallen down an entire flight of stairs.
[7] I have been snowboarding/skiing.
[8] I have played ping pong.
[] I swam in the ocean.
[] I have been on a whale watch.
[9] I have seen fireworks.
[10] I have seen a shooting star.
[11] I have seen a meteor shower.
[12] I have almost drowned.
[13] I have been so embarrassed I wanted to disappear.
[14] I have listened to one CD over and over and over again.
[] I have had stitches.
[15] I have had frostbite.
[16] I have licked a frozen pole and got stuck there. (when i was REALLy little)
[17] I have stayed up til 2 doing homework/projects. (I, in fact, still do this daily.)
[18] I currently have a job.
[19] I have been ice skating.
[20] I have been rollerblading.
[21] I have fallen flat on my face.
[22] I have tripped over my own two feet.
[23] I have been in a fist fight.
[24] I have played videogames for more than 3 hours straight.
[25] I have watched the Power Rangers.
[] I attend Church regularly.
[26] I have played truth or dare.
[27] I have already had my 16th birthday.
[28] I have already had my 18th birthday.
[29] I've called someone stupid. (to their face)
[30] I've been in a verbal argument.
[31] I've cried in school.
[32] I've played basketball on a team.
[33] I've played baseball on a team.
[34] I've played football on a team.
[35] I've played soccer on a team.
[] I've done cheerleading on a team.
[] I've played softball on a team.
[36] I've played volleyball on a team.
[37] I've played tennis on a team.
[38] I've been in the marching band.
[39] I've been swimming more than 20 times in my life. (i took lessons)
[] I've bungee jumped.
[] I've climbed a rock wall.
[40] I've lost more than $20. (i was 10 and diligently saved my allowances till I had $50, it fell from my pocket on my way to buy myself my big girl's bike)
[41] I've called myself an idiot.
[42] I've called someone else an idiot.
[43] I've cried myself to sleep.
[44] I've had (or have) pets.
[] I've owned a Spice Girls CD.
[] I've owned a Britney Spears CD.
[] I've owned an N*Sync CD.
[] I've owned a Backstreet Boys CD.
[] I've mooned someone.
[45] I have sworn at someone of authority before. (in German to my mom... SLAP! Who knew she knew German!!)
[46] I've been in the newspaper.
[47] I've been on TV.
[] I've been to Hawaii.
[48] I've eaten sushi.
[49] I've been on the other side of a waterfall.
[50] I've watched all of the Lord of the Rings movies.
[51] I've watched all the Harry Potter movies.
[] I've watched all of the Rocky movies.
[52] I've watched the Three Stooges.
[] I've watched "Newlyweds" Nick & Jessica.
[53] I've watched Looney Tunes.
[54] I've been stuffed into a locker/I have stuffed others into lockers.
[55] I've been called a geek.
[56] I've studied hard for a test and got a bad grade.
[57] I've not studied at all for a test and aced it.
[] I've hugged my mom within the past 24 hours.
[] I've hugged my dad within the past 24 hours.
[58] I've met a celebrity/music artist.
[59] I've written poetry.
[] I've been arrested.
[60] I've been attracted to someone much older than me.
[61] I've been tickled till I've cried. (and then never spoken nor trusted that person ever again... so don't get any ideas!)
[] I've tickled someone else until they cried.
[62] I've had/have siblings.
[63] I've been to a rock concert.
[64] I've listened to classical music and enjoyed it.
[65] I've been in a play.
[66] I've been picked last in gym class.
[] I've been picked first in gym class.
[] I've been picked in that middle-range in gym class.
[67] I've cried in front of my friends. (only once... not sure if they noticed... they did a lovely engagement ritual for me and M-SB... touch me so very deeply)
[68] I've read a book longer than 1,000 pages.
[] I've played Halo 2.
[] I've freaked out over a sports game.
[] I've been to Alaska.
[] I've been to China.
[] I've been to Spain.
[] I've been to Japan.
[69] I've had a fight with someone on AIM. (well, not that virus, but on other online messenger services)
[70] I've had a fight with someone face-to-face.
[71] I've had serious conversations on any IM.
[72] I've forgiven someone who has done something wrong to me.
[73] I've been forgiven.
[74] I've screamed at a scary movie.
[75] I've cried at a chick flick. (i am such a sap sometimes)
[76] I've watched a lot of action movies.
[77] I've screamed at the top of my lungs.
[78] I've been to a rap concert.
[79] I've been to a hip hop concert.
[80] I've lived in more than 2 houses.
[81] I've driven on the highway/been on the highway.
[82] I've driven more than 40 miles in a day/been in a car that went more than 40 miles in a day. (almost annually)
[83] I've been in a car accident.
[] I've done drugs. (and REALLY never will)
[84] I've been homesick.
[85] I've thrown up. (mango... so never want any ever)
[86] I've puked on someone. (as a baby... haven't we all?)
[87] I've been horseback riding.
[] I've filled out more than 10 MySpace surveys.
[88] I've spoken my mind in public.
[89] I've proved someone wrong.
[90] I've been proven wrong by someone.
[91] I've broken a leg. (more my ankle and foot though)
[92] I've broken an arm or a finger.
[93] I've fallen off a swing.
[94] I've swung on a swing for more than 30 minutes straight.
[95] I've watched Winnie the Pooh movies.
[96] I've forgotten my backpack when I've gone to school.
[97] I've lost my backpack.
[98] I've come close to dying.
[99] I've seen someone die.
[100] I've known someone who has died.
[101] I've wanted to be an actor/actress at some point.
[102] I've done modeling.
[103] I've forgotten to brush my teeth some mornings.
[104] I've taken something/someone for granted. (way more careful now)
[105] I've realized how good my life is.
[106] I've counted my blessings.
[] I've made fun of a classmate.
[107] I've been asked out by someone and I said no.
[108] I've slapped someone in the face.
[109] I've been skateboarding.
[110] I've been backstabbed by someone I thought was a friend.
[111] I've lied to someone to their face. (does lying to mom count?)
[112] I've told a little white lie.
[113] I've taken a day off from school just so I don't go insane.
[114] I've fainted. (only when i miss meals)
[] I've had an argument with someone about whether cheerleading is a sport or not.
[] I've pushed someone into a pool.
[115] I've been pushed into a pool. (see tickling incident... result was the same)
[116] I've been/am in love.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Wet Wedding Day
Today I slept in and it was BLISSFUL! M-SB was still alseep so I snuck out quietly and bought bread and eggs with my last $5. I made coffee, french toast, scrambled eggs with onions & yellow peppers & cheddar. He woke to yummy smells. It felt good to just do things in the home. I want to be able to do more like this... to just be home a bit more.
Now we are getting ready for a wedding. Taras & Janice. We have been doing what we can for the rain, but it is determined to come down! At the moment is stopped and everything is just wet. With luck and divine favor, it will not rain during the ceremony. Everyone cross your fingers and pray.
Now we are getting ready for a wedding. Taras & Janice. We have been doing what we can for the rain, but it is determined to come down! At the moment is stopped and everything is just wet. With luck and divine favor, it will not rain during the ceremony. Everyone cross your fingers and pray.
Friday, May 12, 2006
got some stuff done
Thanks to Alyson for creating sanity.
The store got set up. I really hope the curtain was mounted... even if Yan needed duct tape to do so. *snicker* All hail the gods of duct tape.
Level 2 class today went real well. Crafts are always fun!
On the homefront, the kitchen, bathroom and floors are done, as is the laundry. Still haven't really tackled anything new. But that will be Monday... when I purge the hallway and maybe the bedroom too.
Timing was all off and the fun girly night didn't happen. Seems we are thwarted by all sorts of things mostly on my end. *sigh*
Well tomorrow is a wedding. Pray for clear skies.
The store got set up. I really hope the curtain was mounted... even if Yan needed duct tape to do so. *snicker* All hail the gods of duct tape.
Level 2 class today went real well. Crafts are always fun!
On the homefront, the kitchen, bathroom and floors are done, as is the laundry. Still haven't really tackled anything new. But that will be Monday... when I purge the hallway and maybe the bedroom too.
Timing was all off and the fun girly night didn't happen. Seems we are thwarted by all sorts of things mostly on my end. *sigh*
Well tomorrow is a wedding. Pray for clear skies.
Psychotic Episode
There are times I just no longer can handle things and just... snap. I break down for about an hour. I am not me. I am some alien who can no longer cope and has fits of frustration and tears. That was me last night. It has passed. I hope M-SB survived and understands that it really had absolutely nothing to do with him. I have just been at the end of my rope for ... since... since October.
It hankers me to know that the one true vacation he and I were going to have together AWAY to a different place had to be cancelled.
I think I need to re-evaluate what I am doing and where I am spending my time and how. Things need to change before I am inhuman all the time.
It hankers me to know that the one true vacation he and I were going to have together AWAY to a different place had to be cancelled.
I think I need to re-evaluate what I am doing and where I am spending my time and how. Things need to change before I am inhuman all the time.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
CRAP!!!
*grrr*
I was not supossed to go in to work tomorrow because I have someone over and LOTS to do. But the room is not prepared for our guest author to teach his class in. SHIT. I will have to go in for an hour or two and *UGH* clean and set up. I hope it is mostly clean already. I also hope everyone can overlook the mess we can't deal with for lack of covering and lack of space. Oh please gods... let it be tidy there so all I need to do is move chairs.
I was not supossed to go in to work tomorrow because I have someone over and LOTS to do. But the room is not prepared for our guest author to teach his class in. SHIT. I will have to go in for an hour or two and *UGH* clean and set up. I hope it is mostly clean already. I also hope everyone can overlook the mess we can't deal with for lack of covering and lack of space. Oh please gods... let it be tidy there so all I need to do is move chairs.
Getting Old?
I am just not up to the snuff I used to be. Nat since fall 2005 semester that severely burnt me out. This week of major taskings at work has run me down more than I remotely thought would. I am doing my manager job in the front, some of another co-worker's job while he is away, and so much cleaning i feel icky. I am exhausted. Or maybe I am sick and thus exhausted. I am not working as fast as I would like and not accomplishing remotely as much as I hoped. I can at least still multitask... mostly.
All in all... this is a hellish few weeks. With work and CMS and weddings, and bills to clear off, and spring cleaning, and oh... I am supposed to pack at some point? Well... moving in a month. My gods... one month. We are still waiting to hear when we can go in and paint and make the place a bit ours.
I have company tomorrow. Good company. She will help me get stuff in the house done. I have some fun crafty teaching to do. Then off for a completely fun girly night!
Saturday is all wedding stuffs for a dear dear friend.
Sunday I work and need to go see my mum. It is Mother's Day after all.
Monday is spring cleaning. I need to get through the house to the bedroom. Well, hoping to actually manage that Friday and do the bedroom on Monday.
Tuesday through Thursday is more of the same of this past week of work.
I can't think past that. In fact... that kinda feels daunting at the moment. I will focus on just tomorrow. There will be lost of home spring cleaning, teaching and homefully a good dose of that mythical thing called fun.
All in all... this is a hellish few weeks. With work and CMS and weddings, and bills to clear off, and spring cleaning, and oh... I am supposed to pack at some point? Well... moving in a month. My gods... one month. We are still waiting to hear when we can go in and paint and make the place a bit ours.
I have company tomorrow. Good company. She will help me get stuff in the house done. I have some fun crafty teaching to do. Then off for a completely fun girly night!
Saturday is all wedding stuffs for a dear dear friend.
Sunday I work and need to go see my mum. It is Mother's Day after all.
Monday is spring cleaning. I need to get through the house to the bedroom. Well, hoping to actually manage that Friday and do the bedroom on Monday.
Tuesday through Thursday is more of the same of this past week of work.
I can't think past that. In fact... that kinda feels daunting at the moment. I will focus on just tomorrow. There will be lost of home spring cleaning, teaching and homefully a good dose of that mythical thing called fun.
Another grungy day
Ah but sweet sweet progress. Still spring cleaning in the back. Did cleaning and mailing and making incense. More making incense today and more cleaning and then packaging and labeling. Busy day in the back planned. I want to bring in a To Do marker board to help keep track of what needs doing. Last night I even redid the Seasonal shelf to reflect Midsummer Sabbat.
I an not sure about how I slept, but I feel like crap today. And all the walking I did has now caught up to me. OMGs I ache. And I am completely nauseous. I just want to sleep. I was thinking of putting in extra hours today... but I think I am just going to come home and lie down. Last night I had a high fever... high enough to wake me because I had sweat and tossed the blankets off me. I better not be getting some kind of flu thing. People at work have been sick. I do NOT have the time nor patience for it.
**::EDIT::**
UGH... I am so sick.
I an not sure about how I slept, but I feel like crap today. And all the walking I did has now caught up to me. OMGs I ache. And I am completely nauseous. I just want to sleep. I was thinking of putting in extra hours today... but I think I am just going to come home and lie down. Last night I had a high fever... high enough to wake me because I had sweat and tossed the blankets off me. I better not be getting some kind of flu thing. People at work have been sick. I do NOT have the time nor patience for it.
**::EDIT::**
UGH... I am so sick.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
evil EVIL milk
I ran out of the Lactose free milk I have been getting the last couple months. So last night I had regular milk in my tea and cereal. OMGs! I am so sick today. By process of logical deduction, I am lactose intolerant. I will get the other milk sometime today. This has not been a fun morning. On and off bleh! Lesson learned. Paying more (nearly double) for better milk... is WORTH it!
I am over budget this week. Grrr. So I am taking the shuttle bus into work today. I can't afford parking. I hate when things run this tight. The good milk will also have to wait. grrrrr.
I am over budget this week. Grrr. So I am taking the shuttle bus into work today. I can't afford parking. I hate when things run this tight. The good milk will also have to wait. grrrrr.
WOOHOO!!!!
*BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE*
Oh... OH OH ... OH!!! I have awesome news! I am just not finalized on this awesome news just yet. But as soon as I am, I promise to share.
SQUEEE!!!!!
::EDIT- 1:00am::
I think I am calm enough to TRY to sleep now.
SQUEEE!!!!
Ok... maybe not....
Oh... OH OH ... OH!!! I have awesome news! I am just not finalized on this awesome news just yet. But as soon as I am, I promise to share.
SQUEEE!!!!!
::EDIT- 1:00am::
I think I am calm enough to TRY to sleep now.
SQUEEE!!!!
Ok... maybe not....
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Grungy
ICK! I am grungy!!! I and other staff have started spring cleaning at the store. It is amazing how much dust making incense can create!!! Well, it is coming along well. I will not wear a white t-shirt tomorrow though! IKES! We have scrubbed down some areas. Well, of course... that IS what spring vleaning is all about. I am thinking that at the end of the back area spring cleaning and the front area spring cleaning, we might finish it off with the annual(ish) spiritual cleansing of the store and the blessing for peace and prosperity.
Some more things arrived for our Serenity Screening. Now we need to settle some issues with it and get the whole thing into full gear. Very very soon!
Oh, I am starting to ache from both the walking and the chill damp night-time weather.
My week is a week of spring cleaning either at the store or at home. OH OH OH!!! I will have a girls fun night on Friday with Airea... AT LAST! ANd this time I made sure nothing else was booked. Photos, toenail painting, fun girly giggling. I know... wierd for ME to be doing this. But somewhere along the lines of my growing up, the tomboy in me had overmuch power and even though I went to an all girl's school, I never learned the usual girl things that girls learn as teens. Airea and Alyson think I have been deprived and intend to educate me. Should be fun.
Some more things arrived for our Serenity Screening. Now we need to settle some issues with it and get the whole thing into full gear. Very very soon!
Oh, I am starting to ache from both the walking and the chill damp night-time weather.
My week is a week of spring cleaning either at the store or at home. OH OH OH!!! I will have a girls fun night on Friday with Airea... AT LAST! ANd this time I made sure nothing else was booked. Photos, toenail painting, fun girly giggling. I know... wierd for ME to be doing this. But somewhere along the lines of my growing up, the tomboy in me had overmuch power and even though I went to an all girl's school, I never learned the usual girl things that girls learn as teens. Airea and Alyson think I have been deprived and intend to educate me. Should be fun.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Excursions!
Walk walk walk walk walk.... and walk some more!
Ya... that was my day. I hussled to my doc appointment for 9:30am and parked the car in the univeristy underground lot. The dog renewed my ventolin prescription AND prescribed me an Epipen! WOW! The first doc to think I was serious! She is sending me for bloodwork again to get me all updated and since I want to think about getting myself into form for when M-SB and I do decide to have a child, she gave great advice.
I sat and enjoyed journaling over tea at a cafe for an hour. I missed that. I had not realized how much I miised it till I sat and did it. I think I will make serious effort to have brunch at a cafe every Monday... tea with myself outside... tea with my journal.
Sebastien met up with me and I pitched Serenity Charity to Copies Concordia. They will think about it. We headed out to check my PO Box and pick up a few things for the baskets.
Heading back, I got to see my Academic Advisor. He will actually CONSIDER me doing my second religion choice in Wicca!!! *SQUEEE!!!* I have to write him a serious official statement of request and include an academic bibliography of Wiccan works. He said I can also have a reading course outside the university with one of the three teachers who offered it when I was in Toronto. I also don't NEED a language to graduate, but I should pick up proficiency in a language before getting my PhD.
Sebastien and I met up with Jars of Stars after and discussed promotional stuff. They might be able to do it for free or a discounted fee. They may also have a printer who may donate or print for us for a discounted fee for our Serenity Charity stuff. We will see. I need to know by May 20th.
Then came the big trek. Sebastien and I hiked all over Montreal seeking sponsors and stuff for the baskets. We met up with Prakash and do the same thing in Chinatown. I love going to Chinatown. So much interesting things!! So yummy is the foods!
I have been on my feet since early morning. By 6:30pm... I was BUSHED! I grabbed the metro to Concordia and practically crawled through the door at home around 7pm. I am bodily exhausted. I am not sore per se... at least not yet. Tomorrow will likely be hellish.
All in all, a GREAT day!!
Ya... that was my day. I hussled to my doc appointment for 9:30am and parked the car in the univeristy underground lot. The dog renewed my ventolin prescription AND prescribed me an Epipen! WOW! The first doc to think I was serious! She is sending me for bloodwork again to get me all updated and since I want to think about getting myself into form for when M-SB and I do decide to have a child, she gave great advice.
I sat and enjoyed journaling over tea at a cafe for an hour. I missed that. I had not realized how much I miised it till I sat and did it. I think I will make serious effort to have brunch at a cafe every Monday... tea with myself outside... tea with my journal.
Sebastien met up with me and I pitched Serenity Charity to Copies Concordia. They will think about it. We headed out to check my PO Box and pick up a few things for the baskets.
Heading back, I got to see my Academic Advisor. He will actually CONSIDER me doing my second religion choice in Wicca!!! *SQUEEE!!!* I have to write him a serious official statement of request and include an academic bibliography of Wiccan works. He said I can also have a reading course outside the university with one of the three teachers who offered it when I was in Toronto. I also don't NEED a language to graduate, but I should pick up proficiency in a language before getting my PhD.
Sebastien and I met up with Jars of Stars after and discussed promotional stuff. They might be able to do it for free or a discounted fee. They may also have a printer who may donate or print for us for a discounted fee for our Serenity Charity stuff. We will see. I need to know by May 20th.
Then came the big trek. Sebastien and I hiked all over Montreal seeking sponsors and stuff for the baskets. We met up with Prakash and do the same thing in Chinatown. I love going to Chinatown. So much interesting things!! So yummy is the foods!
I have been on my feet since early morning. By 6:30pm... I was BUSHED! I grabbed the metro to Concordia and practically crawled through the door at home around 7pm. I am bodily exhausted. I am not sore per se... at least not yet. Tomorrow will likely be hellish.
All in all, a GREAT day!!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Sunny Day... busy day
Woke too early and woke feeling like crap... sucked dry of energy. I dragged myself to the staff meeting completely forgetting that I had an energy drink in the fridge at home to bring with me. The meeting went well, nice and concise with very little tangents. I love smooth meetings. We cover so much when they go smooth. I stayed a bit after to sort some other things out, but that made me way late for other things.
M-SB fed me as soon as I got home. Good thing, too. I was just started to shift into spacy near pass out mode. After nibbling sausages, we headed out to a birthday BBQ at Angrignon Park. Happy Birthday Hobbes!!! Got to see all kinds of folks I don't see too often these days. I am usually so very busy. I miss everyone! Hugs all around and especially to Hobbes. Wishing you a great year to come!
Got home a bit late and found the coveners waiting outside for us. Ooops! Coven went well too. They are learning to dance Irish Dancing for a big ritual we are doing. They need lots of practice still. But it is coming along quite nicely. I changed the choreography and thus simplified it a bit. It works better. As we practice over the summer, I am sure it will come together beautifully.
What a busy weekend so far. Tomorrow is also busy with meetings and doctor's appoointment and shopping. Wish me luck in getting the courses I want at school. That is one of the meetings.
Right now... I think I want to go to the bank and rent a movie to veg with. Ya. Oh... and maybe something for dinner.
M-SB fed me as soon as I got home. Good thing, too. I was just started to shift into spacy near pass out mode. After nibbling sausages, we headed out to a birthday BBQ at Angrignon Park. Happy Birthday Hobbes!!! Got to see all kinds of folks I don't see too often these days. I am usually so very busy. I miss everyone! Hugs all around and especially to Hobbes. Wishing you a great year to come!
Got home a bit late and found the coveners waiting outside for us. Ooops! Coven went well too. They are learning to dance Irish Dancing for a big ritual we are doing. They need lots of practice still. But it is coming along quite nicely. I changed the choreography and thus simplified it a bit. It works better. As we practice over the summer, I am sure it will come together beautifully.
What a busy weekend so far. Tomorrow is also busy with meetings and doctor's appoointment and shopping. Wish me luck in getting the courses I want at school. That is one of the meetings.
Right now... I think I want to go to the bank and rent a movie to veg with. Ya. Oh... and maybe something for dinner.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Help... gap...
I have a gap in my agenda!! May 14th, Sunday. I know it is Mother's Day. I know I am the opening and closing keys for the store that day. BUT... I also know that I have plans for that day. It did not make it into my agenda. Please... if I have made plans with you let me know!
*ugh*
Last night's meeting went real well. I love how focused and productive we are!
The new place, we got to see it! I like it so very much!! I am not sure of colours yet, but we did decide on what rooms will be what. I had kitchen plans, but now I am not sure if they will work. I have to wait till the floor and counters are in. The ceilings are not the 9ft ceilings I have now. I will have to decorate to give the illusion they are taller becuase i was feeling claustraphobic in the new office room with the ceiling fan there. The ceiling fan will go. There are definately things we need to get:
- stove ($500-700)
- cat cage ($150)
- paint for the rooms
- curtains & blinds
- dishwasher (with its own counter top)
Anyways, I have to prep for class now and party this evening. Then meeting tomorrow and gathering in the afternoon and coven in the later afternoon. I feel very ill at the moment though. This is so not good. *ugh* My tummy hates me today.
The new place, we got to see it! I like it so very much!! I am not sure of colours yet, but we did decide on what rooms will be what. I had kitchen plans, but now I am not sure if they will work. I have to wait till the floor and counters are in. The ceilings are not the 9ft ceilings I have now. I will have to decorate to give the illusion they are taller becuase i was feeling claustraphobic in the new office room with the ceiling fan there. The ceiling fan will go. There are definately things we need to get:
- stove ($500-700)
- cat cage ($150)
- paint for the rooms
- curtains & blinds
- dishwasher (with its own counter top)
Anyways, I have to prep for class now and party this evening. Then meeting tomorrow and gathering in the afternoon and coven in the later afternoon. I feel very ill at the moment though. This is so not good. *ugh* My tummy hates me today.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Crossing fingers
Tonight, I hope that we can still have our meeting. As far as I know it is still happening. I hope the gods do not throw anything into the works. The day has not gone smooth at all. *sigh*
At least I managed to tidy the kitchen, feed M-SB some soup, fold laundry, sort the next load to wash, pay bills, and get some groceries. I think my upcoming psychotically busy weekend is setting me all off kilter.
Tonight:
- dinner
- meeting at 8pm
- visiting the new place
Saturday:
- teaching (guest speaker) 11am-2pm
- teaching 3-6pm
- stag/doe party 5-10pm (ya... I know there is an overlap, we will be late)
Sunday:
- store staff meeting 10am - 12pm
- BBQ 11am - 2pm (ya ya... I know there is another overlap, again we will be late)
- Coven 3-6pm
Monday:
- 9:30am doctor's appointment
- 11am meet with Sebastien to scope out printing places for the Serenity Charity
- 1pm meet with my academic advisor for school
- 2pm meet with Jars of Stars for the Serenity Charity and CMS
- 3pm meet Prakash and take a trip to Chinatown
It is a ton of running around. Sunday LOOKS like I have the evening off. Crossing my fingers that I have not forgotten anything.
At least I managed to tidy the kitchen, feed M-SB some soup, fold laundry, sort the next load to wash, pay bills, and get some groceries. I think my upcoming psychotically busy weekend is setting me all off kilter.
Tonight:
- dinner
- meeting at 8pm
- visiting the new place
Saturday:
- teaching (guest speaker) 11am-2pm
- teaching 3-6pm
- stag/doe party 5-10pm (ya... I know there is an overlap, we will be late)
Sunday:
- store staff meeting 10am - 12pm
- BBQ 11am - 2pm (ya ya... I know there is another overlap, again we will be late)
- Coven 3-6pm
Monday:
- 9:30am doctor's appointment
- 11am meet with Sebastien to scope out printing places for the Serenity Charity
- 1pm meet with my academic advisor for school
- 2pm meet with Jars of Stars for the Serenity Charity and CMS
- 3pm meet Prakash and take a trip to Chinatown
It is a ton of running around. Sunday LOOKS like I have the evening off. Crossing my fingers that I have not forgotten anything.
Ooops
Today has been a day of multiple double bookings. This morning, I had elementary school teaching and a vet appointment double booked. The teaching got cancelled and I forgot about the vet. They called while I was desperately trying to sleep in. OOOPS! I rescheduled for 2 weeks from now.
Tonight I double boked my girl's night with Ariea and a meeting. I have to cancel with Airea because this meeting is VERY important and way more difficult to coordinate.
*sigh*
And M-SB is home sick today with tummy pains.
I want to go back to bed for more snoozing.
Tonight I double boked my girl's night with Ariea and a meeting. I have to cancel with Airea because this meeting is VERY important and way more difficult to coordinate.
*sigh*
And M-SB is home sick today with tummy pains.
I want to go back to bed for more snoozing.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Busybusybusy
Wednesday was work then a meeting with the Crew for the Serenity Charity. We hashed out a bunch of stuff and decided on out next steps. YAY!
Today was no less busy... in fact, it was MORE busy. I stressed today at work as NikNak vanished from sight. I could not find her... and it was morning feeding time! She did eventually show up after leaving me with a heart attack all morning! Bad kitty! The day went great from there. The new guy got challanged today. I left him to handle a busy time alone on the floor. I watched and listened from the bask curtains but did not interefere. I needed to know how he would handle himself. I would come to the rescue if he REALLY needed a hand. But he didn't. He handles the rush smoothly. I am impressed with him so far. The other new guy still has much to learn. It is a learning process. But all good so far. This is the smoothest training session I have ever had to deal with! Thank you gods!!
After work was a rush to the PO Box... alas, no new stuff in my box. Maybe tomorrow. I am such an eager geek! Then I rushed to pay for my ticket agreement and get a bank draft from my bank to then rush out to pay the nasty master card people. They are GONE... paidpaidpaid! YAY! Thanks mom! Yes, we will pay you back. Now I have no "outstanding" debts. None. It is kinda a wierd feeling. But one I am glad to have. Next step will be to clear the regular bills down to zero before we move.
Then off to see about more Serenity Charity sponsors. I had a meeting with Marchands de The. They are likely going to sponsor us somehow. The owner will make a decision by next week.
M-SB and I went ti Ikea for dinner and exploring and planning. The bathroom is going to be blue. M-SB decided as he found these funky bubble shower curtains. In the bubbles of the whitish shower curtain is blue liquid. It is VERY wierd. So... the kitchen will be blue. His decision. I decided the kitchen to being yellow/orange and white with some minimal green highlights (the reverse of our current kitchen which is green and white with minimal yellow/orange highlights).
I was supposed to be teaching with my mom tomorrow at elementary school, but the class she has comes with 2 aids! So, I am really not needed. EXCELLENT! I get a cleaning day! And to Airea... *pout* I have to cancel tomorrow's toenail painting and fancy photo night as I forgot about a coven facilitators meeting I must attend. Can we postpone to next week? Maybe I can convince Alyson to come too? *pout* I was looking forward to the girly fun night. AND... and my mom hopes to get a photo out of this as she has nothing nice that is remotely recent of me. *blush*
Today was no less busy... in fact, it was MORE busy. I stressed today at work as NikNak vanished from sight. I could not find her... and it was morning feeding time! She did eventually show up after leaving me with a heart attack all morning! Bad kitty! The day went great from there. The new guy got challanged today. I left him to handle a busy time alone on the floor. I watched and listened from the bask curtains but did not interefere. I needed to know how he would handle himself. I would come to the rescue if he REALLY needed a hand. But he didn't. He handles the rush smoothly. I am impressed with him so far. The other new guy still has much to learn. It is a learning process. But all good so far. This is the smoothest training session I have ever had to deal with! Thank you gods!!
After work was a rush to the PO Box... alas, no new stuff in my box. Maybe tomorrow. I am such an eager geek! Then I rushed to pay for my ticket agreement and get a bank draft from my bank to then rush out to pay the nasty master card people. They are GONE... paidpaidpaid! YAY! Thanks mom! Yes, we will pay you back. Now I have no "outstanding" debts. None. It is kinda a wierd feeling. But one I am glad to have. Next step will be to clear the regular bills down to zero before we move.
Then off to see about more Serenity Charity sponsors. I had a meeting with Marchands de The. They are likely going to sponsor us somehow. The owner will make a decision by next week.
M-SB and I went ti Ikea for dinner and exploring and planning. The bathroom is going to be blue. M-SB decided as he found these funky bubble shower curtains. In the bubbles of the whitish shower curtain is blue liquid. It is VERY wierd. So... the kitchen will be blue. His decision. I decided the kitchen to being yellow/orange and white with some minimal green highlights (the reverse of our current kitchen which is green and white with minimal yellow/orange highlights).
I was supposed to be teaching with my mom tomorrow at elementary school, but the class she has comes with 2 aids! So, I am really not needed. EXCELLENT! I get a cleaning day! And to Airea... *pout* I have to cancel tomorrow's toenail painting and fancy photo night as I forgot about a coven facilitators meeting I must attend. Can we postpone to next week? Maybe I can convince Alyson to come too? *pout* I was looking forward to the girly fun night. AND... and my mom hopes to get a photo out of this as she has nothing nice that is remotely recent of me. *blush*
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Frustrating Discoveries.
#1 - Forgot the laundry on the line and the sweater sunning itself dri on a towel out the back stairs. Today it rained. and will for a few days. DOH! They are all wet again. *pout*
#2 - I write fiction like a storyteller tells tales. It just ain't fun, nor worth it without an audience and feedback. *POUT*
#3 - I WANT TEA AND A BOOK AND A BLANKY AND THE WORLD TO LEAVE ME ALONE FOR A WHILE! No... I don't know why.
The day was not a bad one at all. In fact, it went really well. I am just tired and well... tired.
#2 - I write fiction like a storyteller tells tales. It just ain't fun, nor worth it without an audience and feedback. *POUT*
#3 - I WANT TEA AND A BOOK AND A BLANKY AND THE WORLD TO LEAVE ME ALONE FOR A WHILE! No... I don't know why.
The day was not a bad one at all. In fact, it went really well. I am just tired and well... tired.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Happy Beltain !!!
Hope everyone enjoys the day!!
