My brother bought a house! The financing and home inspection have gone through, and so he is now the proud co-owner (with his fiance) of a lovely 1 1/2 storey war-time house in Kitchener. Its the third house down from Woodlawn Cemetary on a nice quiet street, but just around the corner from Weber St., meaning quick access to grocery stores, video ( Read more... )

I had a nice day off yesterday. Didn't do much, but it was nice. My brother's search for a house continues - they haven't found a place yet, but they've got a mortgage broker and a real estate agent on their side now. Their search was delayed somewhat by both of them coming down with the Norwalk virus a couple of weeks ago - they're finally more-or ( Read more... )

So at lunch today, L and I were talking about our jobs and various frustrations we're having at the moment. Like L not having the proper resources to train people, and me having to report directly to management because of the abrupt lack of team leader. (Yesterday not fewer than four co-workers told me I should be the next team leader. It was ( Read more... )

My Team Leader quit this morning. She left with tears of frustration, for which I do not blame her. She's not the easiest person in the world to get along with, and people who've been reading this journal for a while know that I've never liked her (and only recently begun to tolerate working with her). But I freely acknowledge that she was ( Read more... )

One.
Word.
No.
Explanation.


1. Yourself: Unimportant
2. Your spouse: Nonexistant
3. Your hair: Brown
4. Your mother: Compassionate
5. Your father: Organized
6. Your favorite item: Books
7. Your dream last night: Vanished
8. Your favorite drink: Water
9. Your dream car: Convertible
10. The room you are in: Living
11. Your ex: Gone
12. Your fear: Disapproval
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Mom finally called about 1:45 am last night to advise that the hospital checked Dad out and couldn't find anything wrong. His colour came back, and he didn't pass out again. But as to why he did in the first place, they have no idea. He's been told to see his doctor stat.

Thanks for everyone's kind and supportive comments. I know my parents are ( Read more... )

So, Monday was a snow day. More of an ice day, really, but the effect was the same. I just lazed about all day, much to the delight of the cats. Relaxing, but boring.

Tuesday I woke up, went to work, visited
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A nice bit of ice rain has come through - might still be coming through. Covered my car in a nice thick layer of ice. And now I'm stuck at home. Darn it all. :)