Thursday, June 28, 2007

Thursday Thursday Thursday

This week has been crazy busy. I was up super early this morning and tried to get ready around packed boxes that seem to have overtaken my apartment. I was supposed to have an 8:30 conference call and I wanted to be here in plenty of time to prepare. Of course, they never called. I hate that! It was OK because I had a ton of other stuff to do. I am not working tomorrow due to the move. I am so glad it is happening tomorrow. I want it to just be done already!

Going out with the girls tomorrow night for dinner. We are having drinks in my new pad first though. I have to break it in of course. I am hoping to be mostly done the move by the late afternoon. The movers are coming at 8 tomorrow morning, so they should be done by 11 I am hoping. Though the way I have packed may hinder that. I have few boxes, but they are all sooo heavy and I don't have an elevator at my place now. It could make them hate me a lot. If I was them I would want to go up and down the stairs as few times as possible, so really I am doing them a favour!

Tonight I was planning on staying in and doing all the last minute things I need to do, but not sure what will happen with that. I need to get some of my shit from T, but I am thinking I might just have him drop it off for me later. Probably the best idea. Last year when I moved I was very hungover and it made for a most unenjoyable day. I hadn't been drinking at all leading up to it and went out with Danno the night before the move and decided to make up for the time I hadn't been drinking. I fell asleep on the floor while the movers moved around me. They took a load downstairs and came back up and the mover told me I smelled like I bathed in vodka. You know things are bad when a mover is calling you out.

I can't believe I have lived in this place for a year. It seriously flew by. I think it feels like that because I have spent very little time there since I moved in. In the year I have stayed a lot at T's and at the guy before him's place. In the last 5 months I have stayed at T's more than my own place. It also seemed like the nights I wasn't at his place I stayed at Dale's. Just excited to be back downtown!

I am tired and bored of this now. Have a great long weekend! Happy Birthday Canada!!

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Christine

Well, the car isn't possessed as much as it just seems to be cursed. Nothing good has happened since fast sports car has arrived. Oh and it is fast! Love it!

It cost way more than anticipated after all the costs were figured out, there was a $2,500 tune up needed, various small things; all things to be expected when getting a car though. What wasn't expected?

-The crack in the coolant tank that was a $600 repair
-A 24-hour on our way home from dinner Friday night (far from home too, so add an additional $80 for cab rides, plus towing)
-A keying from end to to end on the side of the car, probably done in the impound lot

I guess drinking and driving really isn't a good idea after all. Though it was kind of worth it to see T actually get flustered...first time I have ever seen that.

I think it is a good thing I don't own a car!

Almost ready to move. A few minor things and I am done! So excited to move and not have all of the clutter following me around. I think I have thrown out 10 garbage bags of stuff and I gave away 5 bags of clothes to charity. I hope the homeless enjoy the bag of clothes I found in my storage locker from 1994. The dress I wore to Kim's wedding that year was in there...still covered in wedding cake...don't even ask let's just say I will never be asked to transport a wedding cake topper ever again. But really what were they thinking to ask me in the first place? When you were 19 would you choose to save the beer in your left hand or the wedding cake top in your right? Let's be serious here!

I Dare You Not To Cry or at Least Not Get Goose Bumps




I think I am in love. Nothing a dentist can't fix anyway!

Update: I just found out he won Britain's Got Talent. Maybe he will be touring here sometime soon. I would be a good confidence boost...no?

Monday, June 25, 2007

If One Can Die From Embarrasment...I Would Surely be Dead

Hypothetical situation...If you were moving and your father came over to help out with a few things and one of them was taking out the copious numbers of garbage bags that you had filled up during packing and you decided it would be easiest if he went down to the garbe bin and you would throw the bags over your balcony to him (to save time) and the third bag happened to explode on impact with the ground and your empty "toy" package flew from the exploded bag and pretty much onto his feet would you just jump over the balcony with the next bag of garbage? Hypothetically, of course.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

A Little Bit of Everything

It's Thursday late afternoon and I am going to be at work for a while still, so a break was needed to record some of the random thoughts running through my head right now...

-Three meetings in one day is too much. In fact, one is usually too much

-What I really wanted to say to the 600-pound man on the bus yesterday when he complained that the seats were uncomfortable..."are you trying to say you are ever comfortable, fatty? You have your legs spread wider than a split to accommodate that massive hanging bit of fat between your legs. Maybe that is what's uncomfortable???"

-I would really like to be able to get inside a certain person's head right now.

-Am I single???

-Taking aerobics classes really teaches me one thing...there are a lot of really shitty songs that have been remade into "dance" songs. If it sucked the first time around please don't speed it up ten-fold and rerecord it. No one wants to hear it.

-I just sent out a presentation with a spelling mistake in it. Jesus H. Everyone understands that wesbite is just a fun new way of spelling website, right?

-Why do people constantly walk into me? It happened at least 4 times in a row the other day. I was also cut off by a mini van and a dog. The Ex always said it was like I was walking around with a target on my chest.

-I am moving in a week and have done nothing except pick up boxes. Why do I think someone is going to come and do this for me? Mom, Dad? What are you up to next week???

-I am excited to move and no longer have to save my goddamn change for laundry

-Also excited for big kitchen

-Also excited for rooftop hot tub

-Excited for dinner with the girls tonight

-I hate this weather...can't it just be nice?

-T and I are supposed to be going to the White Stripes Sunday...I hope that is still going to happen

-I downloaded a lot of gay music last night...don't be sad and download!!!

-Don't be sad and listen to anything by Lifehouse

-I sucked out loud at ball last night...that's what I get for missing the last 2 weeks

-Why would a guy I had one date with last year email me totally out of the blue to ask me for lunch? There is a reason we had one date...you gave WAY too much information on the first date (it might not be a wise idea to share the "I dated a hooker story" on the first date) and you called me right after the date to tell me you are in recovery...in what way does that make us a match???

-I haven't been drinking near enough lately...except for last Tuesday (hangs head in shame...sorry and thank you Leanne!)

-I need to plan a trip to places far, far away this year. I need to cross a large body of water to achieve this. Maybe a quick European jaunt is in order

-It is the first day of summer and it f'n blows out...why did they just say on the radio that this may be our worst forest fire year ever??? It may need to stop raining in order for a fire to start me thinks

-I am concerned about the warning by the manufacturer of the newly approved over-the-counter diet drug Alli...If you take the drug and do not eat a calorie and fat-reduced diet you should wear dark pants and also take a spare pare of pants out with you at all times. Don't.even.want.to.know

-I am glad that I only have a double chin in pictures that I attempt to take of myself and not in real life. Though does it really matter if I don't seeing as every picture of me will have a double chin? Will anyone believe me that it is only in pictures????

-Boys are like sharks...they can smell blood and go in for the kill quickly and violently.

-My veil-wearing picture has raised a few eyebrows. Through the helpful hints of Leanne I have decided that since I will never get married that I am going to get a dress and have all my friends dress up in matching shirts and have a night out where I attempt to get a date. I will do whatever the damn bachelorette cards say...I am single after all...how would that be for a great "how did you two meet" story

-I am bored of this post

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Posting Block

I have been so incredibly busy the last while that there has been no chance to update at all. Work is soooo busy, which is taking up the bulk of my time right now. I can't complain though...I miss being busy and working is taking my mind off of other unpleasant things going on right now. Why does everything have to be so confusing? That's all I am going to say about that.

The past weekend was good and bad. I had goog times on the surface, but underneath I wasn't so good. Friday night we went to YBP for Marky's birthday. It was a good crowd. We were there most of the night and headed to BN at about 1 am. After BN we went to P1's for a glass of wine and I ended up falling asleep on the couch.

I got up in the morning and headed to T's. I picked up some stuff and we had a chat and then I finally drove fun new car. I took it on a little tour and all I can say is "wow". How fun!!! I dropped myself off at home and basically showered and got ready for Saturday night's stag.

Mark and Dale came and picked me up and we went to their place so Dale could get ready and then Mark dropped us off at the stagette starting point. I only knew the bride and Dale, but met some very cool women. After lots of food, some drinks and an exploding penis cake we were off on the limo bus to see the Chippendales. Priceless!!! I am not a fan of the male strippers, but this was pure cheese and actually in the end was pretty entertaining for the whole hour that we were there. Dale and I ended up sneaking out for a smoke and some of the other women came withus. When we got outside the limo was already there so we went and sat on the bus and drank and waited for the others to get out of the show.

From there it was back downtown for BN again. Kind of getting sick of that place...not going to lie. The party was pretty mellow...I didn't drink much and was home in bed by 2.

I was up early on Sunday to go get dad's Father's Day gift and then headed out to see him and the rest of the family. I was having a bad day, which made dad sad and then we had a pretty disasterous lunch/brunch. So not the best dad's day ever for dad. I have to make it up to him some night. I was home by 5 with a whack of boxes to start packing for the big move. I ended up working most of Sunday night.

I had my first big presentation on Monday morning, which ended up going quite well (i think). My boss was impressed atmy confidence. I had to confess to my ability of bullshit. Maybe not something you should tell your boss!! haha.

This week is going to involve me working a lot. I just realized that I have to take off the next two Fridays after the one coming up. The 29th I am moving and I will be in Calgary for Stampede the following Friday. It looks like there will be weekends working in the next while, which if the weather stays this way shouldn't really matter. Seriously...what the hell has happened to our weather. It makes me want to cry.

Shitty update, but I am too busy for more. I will try to post more in the next while.

Monday, June 11, 2007

I did it! And I am paying for it now!

Well, I managed to run and finish my first (and more than likely last) 1/2 marathon. It was a really good experience, but I am not sure I would want to put my body through it again. I managed to run almost the entire race...I only walked for about 2 minutes total the whole time. Mind you, some of the running was really just a fast walk. I finished the first 10K in an hour, so I was happy with that because I was taking it easy in order to not kill myself. After about 9k I ran the race alone. Vicky had gone ahead (and ended up finishing in 1hour 57 minutes!) and Michelle was a little behind me. I had my iPod on and was enjoying the alone time and the scenery. I ended up finishing in 2 hours and 10 minutes.

The trail was pretty cool. There was about 3 or 4k that ran along the beach in Ucluelet and it was beautiful. My iPod also seemed to be totally in synch with what I needed for the day. I think I may have only forwarded past 3 songs. Every time a new song started I got a bolt of energy and was immediately taken back to a time that that particular song reminded me of. It was a pretty surreal experience actually. I don't think I have ever pushed myself as hard before (at least not in a long time). I actually felt fine throughout the run...it was just the last 2K that were hard and the calves and thighs had pretty much had enough. Amazingly my lungs and my stamina were still good. I was able to sprint the last few meters even.

As soon as I stopped running I immediately started getting major stomach cramps. I tried eating some post race carbs, which seemed to work for a bit, but not long. Vicki was having the same experience as me and we were not happy. After the race we went back to the cabin we stayed in the night before, which was super cute. The three of us who ran all showered and got ready and then we were off to Tofino for lunch. Vicki and I were both still not feeling well, but I managed to eat and drink some tea. Throughout the drive back to Nanaimo I had waves of nausea...Vicki was much worse...she slept most of the time and was starting to get a little delusional. We were both very dehydrated and that is why we were both not good. I was drinking lots of water and Powerade, but my body wouldn't absorb it. As soon as I drank I had to pee it all out. I am still not 100% today, but much better. Though I should mention that I can barely walk. My thighs are so incredibly sore I can't even believe it. The stairs at the office are quite daunting. My boss was keeled over in laughter at me trying to navigate the stairs this morning.

I am kind of all over the place with this post. I should go back to Saturday morning. Michelle, Sandra and I ended up flying over to Nanaimo on a float plane (my first time!!). It was pretty cool except the city was pretty socked in. We landed at about 12:30 and Stacey and Vicki were waiting for us. We stopped by Sandra's parents and had lunch and then we were on our way to Ucluelet. We got to the cabin and sat around and then headed into the town to register for the race and go to the carb load dinner. I have to say, this was a highlight for me...guilt-free carbs!!! The dessert buffet was to die for!!!

After dinner we headed back to the cabin and just sat around and relaxed and had a few glasses of wine. We were all in bed before 10. I slept really well and we were up at about 7:30 on Sunday and I started the getting ready. The race started at 9 and we were back at the cabins after by noon. So not a bad way to spend a Sunday morning.

Michelle and I flew home at 6:30 last night and it was much better this time because it was a clear and sunny night. The coolest thing was flying over the Aquarium and seeing the beluga whales swimming around from up top. I don't know why that excited me so much, but it really did. The bad part was seeing the Stanley Park devestation that is still horrible months after the crazy winter wind storms. I have to say...flying instead of taking the ferry was such a good idea. It is only 20 minutes and so painless. I am not sure I would take the ferry again now. T and I are wanting to go to Tofino camping this summer so in that case we would have to drive, but otherwise I am not so sure. After that the next trip is for Rob and Michelle's wedding...might have to think about flying for that. On the way to Nanaimo we stopped by there wedding site...it is so nice. Even though I felt like I wanted to die inside I put on my nice face for Michelle!

I think because of the state of my knees I am going to stay away from running like this now. I am very interested in starting to train for the adventure races that happen in BC. I think it seems like way more fun because you get to do so many different disciplines. Mountain biking, rappeling, trail running, kayaking, etc. There is a training course coming up in August that I think I am going to take to see if I like it. I do like the feeling that comes with pushing my body like that. It is good to know that I can do it. I was thinking about it yesterday after the race....a year ago at this time I weighed close to 200 pounds. It is amazing how much things can change in a year...I have to say I am pretty damn proud of myself!

Friday, June 8, 2007

The blog that got away

It has been a long time with no activity here. The week has been incredibly busy...here is a checklist to keep you up to date in my world...

-working late every night:check
-missing baseball because of work:check
-three day hangover that finally cleared yesterday: check
-taking a half day off yesterday to go pick up T's Porsche: check
-trying to go to a movie Wednesday and Thursday night and not making it: check
-no smoking:check (trying not to make too a big deal of this yet, but so far so good)
-eating like a fiend:check (see above)
-watching a DVD Wednesday night: check
-purchased and watched Seinfeld season 8 last night:check (we fell asleep after 2 episodes)
-got up at 5 am this morning:check
-Got home at 5:15 this morning and decided to stay up and go to the gym: check
-did laundry before 7 am this morning: check
-Going to opening night of Ocean's 13 tonight: check
-flying to the Island tomorrow: check
-running a god damn HALF MARATHON on Sunday: check
-flying back from the Island Sunday night: check

I have not got anything organized for this weekend's marathon. I haven't even been running due to knee issues that have come up recently. Am I going to die? More than likely. I don't have raingear or anything that will help me out in the inevitable downpour. I suck and this should be a pretty funny performance by me. Wish me luck!!!