My social meter is way up (talked on the phone all day)
My comfort level is fairly high (sitting on a comfy chair)
Feeling the need to boost the hunger
Bladder is ok...until I eat of course
Weather isn't so nice and I'm at work so the room rating is somewhere near 3-4
I think all in all my mood is pretty high!
Hope you're all having a great Saturday! Tomorrow I'm off so I'm going to buy some stuff and cook all day I think (and watch Patrick Swayze movies)!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Word of the day
Learned a new word today and thought I'd share:
Parvenu - one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it.
Parvenu - one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Stupid CRA
OK, so I'm getting audited by our highly productive and wise government (Note the sarcasm in that). What is really annoying is that I have to send them 14 pages of information, 11 of which they already have. Seriously!?! Do they really need me to send all that AGAIN??!!!
Well, I am and I'm rather annoyed at the fact that I have to send it. I've been told that it happens to a lot of people upon the first year of moving to NWT, but it's rather ridiculous when all they really want to know is if I really live here.
Well, I am and I'm rather annoyed at the fact that I have to send it. I've been told that it happens to a lot of people upon the first year of moving to NWT, but it's rather ridiculous when all they really want to know is if I really live here.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Random Thought
Sometimes we all need a little reminder that there are really spectacular things in the world. For me it was driving home from work last night watching the most beautiful Northern Lights. I might complain about living up here, but that view puts things into perspective.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Vacation Part 7 - The End
Well, I'm sad to say that my vacation is over :(
It was a great vacation even though I went on my own. Although I still believe vacationing with one or more other people is the best way to go, this trip went really well for me. I wandered aimlessly through the streets of London on a daily basis and just enjoyed my time away from work and all the rest of the normal day-to-day happenings.
I spent Thursday relaxing. I did a bit of shopping, but for the most part vegged. My cousin and I spent the evening at a local pub just chatting. It was a really nice way to end my vacation.
Now for Friday. I awoke at 5:15am and got ready. My cab arrived promptly at 6am to take me to the airport. My flight was scheduled to leave at 8:30am. Check-in and security went smoothly. Boarding started on time. Then the excitement happened...delays! Lots and lots of delays. My connection in Toronto was 2 hours from our original estimated time of arrival which would be enough time to get my luggage and go through customs and immigration and still make my plane. Yeah, if only! The captain, although very sincere, told us we were waiting for some connecting passengers who's luggage had just arrived...it would be 15-20 minutes. Then, as it turned out, their luggage was not in the crate that was at the plane so they had to find it. Then, the maintenance guys notice a water leak and had to find the source...another 15-20 minutes?! The maintenance crew were unable to find the source of the leak so they had to drain the water onboard. This meant there was no water in the restrooms for washing hands. They then had to bring on purell and extra bottles of water. OK, so after all that we were airborne 2 hours late!!!! The breakfast we were served was OK, but nothing worth writing home about (I guess I just did though), and we received a snack which was like one of those bistro pastries. The plane was full for the 8 hour flight!! It was a very, very long flight...I think I watched every movie on the plane. A 2 hour dely helps with that...lol!!
Of course I figured they would either hold the connections or find us alternate flights. That works for me normally, but I had a connecting flight with another company in Edmonton. When I initially booked I figured this sort of thing might happen so I allowed for a 3 3/4 hour layover. My new flight that they arranged was scheduled off 2 hours after my original flight from Toronto. OK, so that meant 1.75 hours between flights in Edmonton. Totally enough time to gather my luggage and check in. Of course then I boarded my flight in Toronto only to be delayed again!! This time the PA system wasn't working and that's a 'no fly' item so they spent a good 45 minutes fixing that. We were served free non-alcoholic beverages onboard, but everything else had a price! It was even $3 for a blanket and pillow!! It was a 4 1/2 hour flight!! And there were problems with the individula screens for watching mvies/tv, whatever so that was out for over a 1/2 hour during flight while they rebooted it.
By this point I'm wondering if I'd ever make it home! The flight arrived in Edmonton giving me 1 hour adn 10 minutes to get to my next flight after picking up my luggage, checking in, and going through security again! Well, I made it! My flight from Edmonton was with Canadian North and it was excellent! We pushed back about 10 minutes early, then were breifly delayed while we awaited a part required by another aircraft in Yellowknife. We still departed on time. I had a meal which included wine on a flight less than 2 hours! I had 3 seats to myself so I stretched out and slept. We landed exactly as scheduled!! I was home. I opened my trunk and discovered the documents I was missing when I left!
So, the only complaint I have about my trip is Air Canada! The food was not worth eating...buy your own if you use them. I actually anticipated problems with them which was my reason for the planned layover in Edmonton and they proved me right!
I am home now and very happy about that...not so happy about going back to work in less than 12 hours, but still happy to be back in my own home with all my own stuff and my own pillows :)
It was a great vacation even though I went on my own. Although I still believe vacationing with one or more other people is the best way to go, this trip went really well for me. I wandered aimlessly through the streets of London on a daily basis and just enjoyed my time away from work and all the rest of the normal day-to-day happenings.
I spent Thursday relaxing. I did a bit of shopping, but for the most part vegged. My cousin and I spent the evening at a local pub just chatting. It was a really nice way to end my vacation.
Now for Friday. I awoke at 5:15am and got ready. My cab arrived promptly at 6am to take me to the airport. My flight was scheduled to leave at 8:30am. Check-in and security went smoothly. Boarding started on time. Then the excitement happened...delays! Lots and lots of delays. My connection in Toronto was 2 hours from our original estimated time of arrival which would be enough time to get my luggage and go through customs and immigration and still make my plane. Yeah, if only! The captain, although very sincere, told us we were waiting for some connecting passengers who's luggage had just arrived...it would be 15-20 minutes. Then, as it turned out, their luggage was not in the crate that was at the plane so they had to find it. Then, the maintenance guys notice a water leak and had to find the source...another 15-20 minutes?! The maintenance crew were unable to find the source of the leak so they had to drain the water onboard. This meant there was no water in the restrooms for washing hands. They then had to bring on purell and extra bottles of water. OK, so after all that we were airborne 2 hours late!!!! The breakfast we were served was OK, but nothing worth writing home about (I guess I just did though), and we received a snack which was like one of those bistro pastries. The plane was full for the 8 hour flight!! It was a very, very long flight...I think I watched every movie on the plane. A 2 hour dely helps with that...lol!!
Of course I figured they would either hold the connections or find us alternate flights. That works for me normally, but I had a connecting flight with another company in Edmonton. When I initially booked I figured this sort of thing might happen so I allowed for a 3 3/4 hour layover. My new flight that they arranged was scheduled off 2 hours after my original flight from Toronto. OK, so that meant 1.75 hours between flights in Edmonton. Totally enough time to gather my luggage and check in. Of course then I boarded my flight in Toronto only to be delayed again!! This time the PA system wasn't working and that's a 'no fly' item so they spent a good 45 minutes fixing that. We were served free non-alcoholic beverages onboard, but everything else had a price! It was even $3 for a blanket and pillow!! It was a 4 1/2 hour flight!! And there were problems with the individula screens for watching mvies/tv, whatever so that was out for over a 1/2 hour during flight while they rebooted it.
By this point I'm wondering if I'd ever make it home! The flight arrived in Edmonton giving me 1 hour adn 10 minutes to get to my next flight after picking up my luggage, checking in, and going through security again! Well, I made it! My flight from Edmonton was with Canadian North and it was excellent! We pushed back about 10 minutes early, then were breifly delayed while we awaited a part required by another aircraft in Yellowknife. We still departed on time. I had a meal which included wine on a flight less than 2 hours! I had 3 seats to myself so I stretched out and slept. We landed exactly as scheduled!! I was home. I opened my trunk and discovered the documents I was missing when I left!
So, the only complaint I have about my trip is Air Canada! The food was not worth eating...buy your own if you use them. I actually anticipated problems with them which was my reason for the planned layover in Edmonton and they proved me right!
I am home now and very happy about that...not so happy about going back to work in less than 12 hours, but still happy to be back in my own home with all my own stuff and my own pillows :)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Vacation Part 6
Alas it's Thursday, September 3rd - my last day in England. I fly out tomorrow morning at 8:30am. The car will be here at 6am! Another early morning and then many hours of flying. Of course at the end of the day I will get to shower in my own place and sleep in my own bed. I really can't wait for that :)
Tuesday I spent the day wandering and saw Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and a number of other random attractions as I wandered about. I did go to Harrods, but didn't buy anything there. Tuesday night I went to the theatre. Guess what I saw?!?! Read it at the end :) I paid £15 for the ticket and now know why the ticket was so cheap. Let's just say if the guy in front of me leaned forward he blocked my view. It worked out, but I would spend more next time. I did enjoy the show very much.
Yesterday I woke up before 5am to get to the Aerostar Train station for 6am. It was a good trip. Toured the city on bus and a Seine River cruise and had a champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower. It was great and the other people on the tour were awesome. Then we went to Le Louvre for a guided tour. I really should have gone on my own at that point, but it was good. We then headed back to the bus for our trip to the train station. It was a very long day, but I'm glad I did it.
Today I took my time getting up and went out for a few last minute things. Now I'm relaxing and waiting for y cousin to come home so we can go to a local pub for dinner. This has been a excellent vacation!!
Oh...almost forgot...I saw the theatrical performance of Dirty Dancing!!
Tuesday I spent the day wandering and saw Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, and a number of other random attractions as I wandered about. I did go to Harrods, but didn't buy anything there. Tuesday night I went to the theatre. Guess what I saw?!?! Read it at the end :) I paid £15 for the ticket and now know why the ticket was so cheap. Let's just say if the guy in front of me leaned forward he blocked my view. It worked out, but I would spend more next time. I did enjoy the show very much.
Yesterday I woke up before 5am to get to the Aerostar Train station for 6am. It was a good trip. Toured the city on bus and a Seine River cruise and had a champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower. It was great and the other people on the tour were awesome. Then we went to Le Louvre for a guided tour. I really should have gone on my own at that point, but it was good. We then headed back to the bus for our trip to the train station. It was a very long day, but I'm glad I did it.
Today I took my time getting up and went out for a few last minute things. Now I'm relaxing and waiting for y cousin to come home so we can go to a local pub for dinner. This has been a excellent vacation!!
Oh...almost forgot...I saw the theatrical performance of Dirty Dancing!!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Vacation Part 5
It's hard to believe I only have 3 days left!! It feels like I've been in London for a month...a great month!!
It was a Bank Holiday here yesterday and that meant Carnival! It was Saturday and Sunday and the streets around my cousin's place were packed!! They closed a few of the tube stations and no cars or busses were allowed in the area. There were massive sound systems and crazy people everywhere. The cops were all over and were very nice. I had my picture taken with one :) There were loads of Caribbean food stalls around and it was fun to see people being respectful for the most part. I got a wee bit drunk on both days, but had a blast with my cousin and her friends!!
Saturday my cousin and I vegged and I had real fish and chips at a pub that night. We did a little shopping and vegged some more.
I know I'm going in reverse order, but Friday I went to Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath! It was a great tour! I must say the tour itself wasn't great, but the cost of the travel and getting right in to the buildings was worth it. Oh, and Stonehenge - Rocks!
It was a Bank Holiday here yesterday and that meant Carnival! It was Saturday and Sunday and the streets around my cousin's place were packed!! They closed a few of the tube stations and no cars or busses were allowed in the area. There were massive sound systems and crazy people everywhere. The cops were all over and were very nice. I had my picture taken with one :) There were loads of Caribbean food stalls around and it was fun to see people being respectful for the most part. I got a wee bit drunk on both days, but had a blast with my cousin and her friends!!
Saturday my cousin and I vegged and I had real fish and chips at a pub that night. We did a little shopping and vegged some more.
I know I'm going in reverse order, but Friday I went to Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath! It was a great tour! I must say the tour itself wasn't great, but the cost of the travel and getting right in to the buildings was worth it. Oh, and Stonehenge - Rocks!
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