I'm giving myself an aneurism looking for new places to rent once our lease here is up at the end of June.  
The market is ridiculous, and although I know that we will find SOMETHING, I'm so sick and tired of moving that I want it to have EVERYTHING that we are looking for so that we can settle in for at least a couple of years before we are ready ( Read more... )

So I'm on the last leg of my vacation before I start my new job next week.  It's been highly enjoyable.  Our trip to Emerald Lake (Yoho National Park, B.C) was incredibly perfect and picturesque - to be in the Rocky Mountains free of Tvs, computers, telephones, lizards and every other distraction imaginable was so refreshing.  We were able to give ( Read more... )

We're on our way out to the mountains for three days....will update when we return.....

ps...YAY RHIA!!! XD

I'm Auntie Lo!!!

My dear friends Sheila and Mark welcomed a beautiful baby girl Faith Annamika into the world on Monday.  Everyone is healthy and happy, and I'm just THRILLED for them.  This little baby chose her parents well, Sheila and Mark are incredible.   She was 6 lbs. 14 oz. , 21" long with a full head of black hair!  Sheila (who is blonde), ( Read more... )

I'm going to bed ( Read more... )

why can't I bend the space/time continuum?  it would be so helpful.

I'm pretty much done everything I can do, and just have to survive my farewell lunch (that I had to organize, btw).  It's actually the part I've been dreading the most.  I hate these things, I'd rather just shake his hand and be on my way as unceremoniously as humanly possible.  It' ( Read more... )

Thank Christ I took Monday off ( Read more... )

Miss Rhia arrives tomorrow!!  Her visit is greatly anticipated.  I'm looking forward to physically meeting her, although I'm fairly certain that we've already established that we're going to get along famously.   
We're not going to pack her days with too many activities, as I think we all just need some down time - but there are a couple of things ( Read more... )

All this feels strange and untrue
And I won't waste a minute without you
My bones ache, my skin feels cold
And I'm getting so tired and so old

The anger swells in my guts
And I won't feel these slices and cuts
I want so much to open your eyes
Cos I need you to look into mine

Tell me that you'll open your eyes

Get up, get out, get away from these liars
' ( Read more... )

something.

We have exciting news!  I can't say anything yet, I don't want to ruin any surprises.  
We will have official news by wednesday....until then....

stay tuned.