Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Blah
I'm so not in a good mood. I can't find my phone or a replacement phone. I'm so sick of going over to Rogers to try and get this worked out. I'm annoyed with my job and can't decide if I will sign the extension for my contract. And this morning I was even thinking that it really didn't matter if I go out to BC after Jason's baby is born. I can't even get excited about my birthday party this weekend.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Lost My Phone
This weekend I headed up to Peterborough (again) for my cousin Candice's wedding reception. Her and Sean were married in the Dominican a couple of months ago and this was the party for those of us that couldn't (and some that could) make it down to the Caribbean.
Sean's parents hosted the reception at their gorgeous property on the lake. It was a gorgeous day and it was great to see everyone. I had a great talk with Chris' mom about my mom and her family. Unfortunately, I found out that a number of my relatives have passed away. I received confirmation that my grandfather did pass away (it's nice the my aunt and uncle let my brother and I know these things). It was also confirmed that all of my mom's aunts and uncles have passed away. I think my grandmother is still out there somewhere, but I am quite okay if I never hear from her again (horrible woman). (Just to clarify I am not talking about my Grandma Woodall who I love.)
The bouncy fun castle that I bought for my brother's wedding was put to good use for the kids (and I did make it in there again). Nicole bought it from me for her kids and they love it. I'm happy to see that it is still in working order.
The group of us took a cab out to the site. The cab driver refused to listen to directions and we were so lost and late. We took a cab back as well and I fell asleep soon after getting back to the hotel. I was woken up by the power going out in my room, but went right back to sleep.
I had to leave Peterborough relatively early to get back to the city for golf with my dad. I woke up wondering what time it was and worried that the power being out would affect the clocks. I woke up and went searching for my phone as I figured it would have the correct time. I couldn't find it, it wasn't in my purse. I turned on the TV and found a weather station that told me it was 5:30 am (and the clock in my room was correct). I went back to sleep and dreamt of my missing phone.
At 8am I was awake and trying to figure out how I could locate my phone. I called out to Sean's parent's place and they were just heading down to the tent and would take a look. I called Nicole later (but forgot to ask for the name of the cab company) and asked if my phone was by any chance in her room and for her sister's cell phone number). I tried calling her back to get the name of the cab company, but no answer. I called back to the reception site, but no one answered the phone. I needed to leave town to make my golf game, but needed to know if there had been any luck. So, I packed up the car and drove out to the site (about 30 mins out of my way). They hadn't found it. Which is fine but why couldn't someone have called me to let me know? That would have been really helpful.
I made it back to Mississauga in time to look up the directions to the golf course and to drop into Rogers to find out about getting a new phone. I couldn't call my dad as I didn't have his number (everything is in my phone). Rogers computer system went down (of course) and I had to leave to make my tee time.
I made it in time and dad and I got right onto the course. Around the 8th hole the lightning started and everyone was asked to leave the course. We were given a free pass (18 holes) due to the weather. Sweet! Dad and I went for a great meal at the Miller Tavern and I was able to get back to Mississauga before Rogers closed.
Rogers was able to give me a loaner phone and check if anyone had used my phone yet. They hadn't and I do have access to my phone number (yay). I was quite happy with the Rogers service I received yesterday.
But, now I have to buy a new phone. That's going to cost me around $300. All in all a very expensive weekend. I really wish I had of gone with my first plan - no hotel room. I wouldn't have been drinking, my car would have been at the site and my phone probably wouldn't have gotten lost.
Sean's parents hosted the reception at their gorgeous property on the lake. It was a gorgeous day and it was great to see everyone. I had a great talk with Chris' mom about my mom and her family. Unfortunately, I found out that a number of my relatives have passed away. I received confirmation that my grandfather did pass away (it's nice the my aunt and uncle let my brother and I know these things). It was also confirmed that all of my mom's aunts and uncles have passed away. I think my grandmother is still out there somewhere, but I am quite okay if I never hear from her again (horrible woman). (Just to clarify I am not talking about my Grandma Woodall who I love.)
The bouncy fun castle that I bought for my brother's wedding was put to good use for the kids (and I did make it in there again). Nicole bought it from me for her kids and they love it. I'm happy to see that it is still in working order.
The group of us took a cab out to the site. The cab driver refused to listen to directions and we were so lost and late. We took a cab back as well and I fell asleep soon after getting back to the hotel. I was woken up by the power going out in my room, but went right back to sleep.
I had to leave Peterborough relatively early to get back to the city for golf with my dad. I woke up wondering what time it was and worried that the power being out would affect the clocks. I woke up and went searching for my phone as I figured it would have the correct time. I couldn't find it, it wasn't in my purse. I turned on the TV and found a weather station that told me it was 5:30 am (and the clock in my room was correct). I went back to sleep and dreamt of my missing phone.
At 8am I was awake and trying to figure out how I could locate my phone. I called out to Sean's parent's place and they were just heading down to the tent and would take a look. I called Nicole later (but forgot to ask for the name of the cab company) and asked if my phone was by any chance in her room and for her sister's cell phone number). I tried calling her back to get the name of the cab company, but no answer. I called back to the reception site, but no one answered the phone. I needed to leave town to make my golf game, but needed to know if there had been any luck. So, I packed up the car and drove out to the site (about 30 mins out of my way). They hadn't found it. Which is fine but why couldn't someone have called me to let me know? That would have been really helpful.
I made it back to Mississauga in time to look up the directions to the golf course and to drop into Rogers to find out about getting a new phone. I couldn't call my dad as I didn't have his number (everything is in my phone). Rogers computer system went down (of course) and I had to leave to make my tee time.
I made it in time and dad and I got right onto the course. Around the 8th hole the lightning started and everyone was asked to leave the course. We were given a free pass (18 holes) due to the weather. Sweet! Dad and I went for a great meal at the Miller Tavern and I was able to get back to Mississauga before Rogers closed.
Rogers was able to give me a loaner phone and check if anyone had used my phone yet. They hadn't and I do have access to my phone number (yay). I was quite happy with the Rogers service I received yesterday.
But, now I have to buy a new phone. That's going to cost me around $300. All in all a very expensive weekend. I really wish I had of gone with my first plan - no hotel room. I wouldn't have been drinking, my car would have been at the site and my phone probably wouldn't have gotten lost.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Happy Birthday to Me
It's my birthday and it started off great last night. I had a great time at hockey. Both Stef and Rob said I was reading the puck really well. Now, I just need to get faster (and resharpen my skates so that I can stop properly). The girls stayed after the game for a couple of beers to start the celebration week off right!
Tonight I'm off to dinner with the Waterloo gang (Lisa, Keith, Tim and I). I don't remember the last time we were together, but it may have been at Waterloo. Golf with Dad on Sunday and then the birthday bash next weekend at Christi's!
Tonight I'm off to dinner with the Waterloo gang (Lisa, Keith, Tim and I). I don't remember the last time we were together, but it may have been at Waterloo. Golf with Dad on Sunday and then the birthday bash next weekend at Christi's!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Stress
It's rare that I get stressed at work. I've been very good at separating work and home life for the past ten years. But, I think it may have crept up on me. I have developed an eye twitch and a back problem in the past two weeks.
I had to leave work early yesterday due to the back issue and the eye is driving me crazy daily. Who knows if it is just stress from work, or stress from trying to date a guy that is completely unavailable, or the inability for my stepmother and I to get along. Who knows, but I think the work stress is higher than it has been at any other place I've worked. It's not the deadlines, it's the lack of process. But, who knows. I do know that my back hurts and I have a wonky eye.
I had to leave work early yesterday due to the back issue and the eye is driving me crazy daily. Who knows if it is just stress from work, or stress from trying to date a guy that is completely unavailable, or the inability for my stepmother and I to get along. Who knows, but I think the work stress is higher than it has been at any other place I've worked. It's not the deadlines, it's the lack of process. But, who knows. I do know that my back hurts and I have a wonky eye.
Monday, June 09, 2008
The Wii
Last week I took my new Wii over to my friend Julia's. I hadn't even taken it out of the box yet. She knew what she was doing so I let her play the inaugural game, which of course was tennis. So, she played a match and then it was my turn. I kept missing everything. But, I finally got the swing of it and we had a lot of fun.
Friday night I finally hooked it up at home and played each of the games. Took out some aggression by boxing a couple of times.
On Sunday I headed over to my friend Karen's for a visit and to play wii with the boys. Nintendo annoyed me right off and I didn't want to play anymore. Brandon really wanted to play, but it had put me in a bad mood.
After about an hour I wasn't so annoyed and Mackenzie and I tried out the Wii Play. I may have to pick this game up. The pool was really good and I did have fun with the cow racing. I think the bubble one will be fun and help me to figure out how the controller works (or it could just be super frustrating). I wonder if you have to have a second player for that game.
I still can't find the Wii Fit anywhere! The more I hear about it the better it sounds. My dad is coming over tomorrow and I can't wait for us to try out the golf. I was amazed that the same mistakes I make out on the course I was making in the game. Maybe this will help me to improve my game (I can only hope).
Friday night I finally hooked it up at home and played each of the games. Took out some aggression by boxing a couple of times.
On Sunday I headed over to my friend Karen's for a visit and to play wii with the boys. Nintendo annoyed me right off and I didn't want to play anymore. Brandon really wanted to play, but it had put me in a bad mood.
After about an hour I wasn't so annoyed and Mackenzie and I tried out the Wii Play. I may have to pick this game up. The pool was really good and I did have fun with the cow racing. I think the bubble one will be fun and help me to figure out how the controller works (or it could just be super frustrating). I wonder if you have to have a second player for that game.
I still can't find the Wii Fit anywhere! The more I hear about it the better it sounds. My dad is coming over tomorrow and I can't wait for us to try out the golf. I was amazed that the same mistakes I make out on the course I was making in the game. Maybe this will help me to improve my game (I can only hope).
Friday, June 06, 2008
Late to the Ballet.... Again
Last night Lisa and I were finally able to get together. Now, it helped alot that we had tickets to the ballet. We were off to see Cinderella, the last ballet for us this season. This season we only purchased tickets to three ballets. The first had me laughing (West Side Story is just silly to begin with but, ballet dancers in a gang fight?); the second was the amazing Rooster (which I've written about previously). We were almost late the first night and just made it to our seats in time. Same with the second. We thought we had lots of time last night, but the fates were against us.
Lisa and I haven't seen each other in over a month. She had a crazy month of work travel. We were really happy to get together for dinner and a chat before the show. I made it to her place in pretty good time after work and so we walked over to an Italian place near where she lives. She'd never been so we thought we would check it out. We were really impressed with the menu as there were a lot of vegetarian options. Neither of us could decide there were so many options. She finally selected the tortellini and I went for the risotto (I always forget how long this takes). We ordered some red wine and were having a great chat.
Lisa kept getting distracted as there was a woman at the table beside us that started breast-feeding her child at the table. She apparently didn't feel the need to cover herself up.
Our food finally came to the table and we were starving. It all looked so good. I picked up one forkful and it was soo good. Then I noticed something odd on the plate. It really looked like bacon and fat. That's odd, I know there wasn't any mention of meat on the menu. I asked Lisa and she agreed that it looked like meat and started to check hers. Meat there as well. So, we called over our server and she was all indignant. Of course there is meat! I was rather upset because I knew I always look for that in the menu. She took both dishes away. She came back with a menu and low and behold - no mention of meat for my dish. There was mention of meat in Lisa's, though. The waitress did feel bad that the menu was incorrect for my dish. They offered us a half litre of wine and some brushetta while we waited. The brushetta was amazing!
Unfortunately, we were now cutting it really close to get to the ballet on time. Finally our food did arrive and it was excellent. Lisa and I both agreed that if we couldn't make it to the ballet that was fine because at least we were getting to visit.
When we were done, it was only 7:38 and the ballet had started at 7:30. We can probably catch the second act! So, we hopped in a cab and off we went. They told us they wouldn't be able to seat us until the first intermission (in about 15 mins), but we could watch on the screens.
The ballet was not that good. I'm sorry, but Cinderella should not be set in the roaring '20s. I didn't like the costumes (and Lisa kept saying that Cinderella looked like a Russian hooker in her coat). The one scene with the men dancing around the world was good (well, it was a weird scene, but the dancing was great). The crazy pumpkin headed men were the highlight. It was something out of 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'. Unfortunately, I missed their big dance.
Next season they are bringing back Romeo and Juliet as well as performing Carmen. I have seen Romeo and Juliet twice (once by the Kirov Ballet) and will definitely be keen to go again. I'm really looking forward to Carmen. I suspect there will be at least one other that we'll pick and therefore we can get the subscription seats (cheaper).
I think I keep hoping that the corps of the ballet will get better and actually keep in step. I went to my first performance by the National Ballet when I was 12, I'm now 36. It hasn't happened yet, but I keep hoping it will :)
Lisa and I haven't seen each other in over a month. She had a crazy month of work travel. We were really happy to get together for dinner and a chat before the show. I made it to her place in pretty good time after work and so we walked over to an Italian place near where she lives. She'd never been so we thought we would check it out. We were really impressed with the menu as there were a lot of vegetarian options. Neither of us could decide there were so many options. She finally selected the tortellini and I went for the risotto (I always forget how long this takes). We ordered some red wine and were having a great chat.
Lisa kept getting distracted as there was a woman at the table beside us that started breast-feeding her child at the table. She apparently didn't feel the need to cover herself up.
Our food finally came to the table and we were starving. It all looked so good. I picked up one forkful and it was soo good. Then I noticed something odd on the plate. It really looked like bacon and fat. That's odd, I know there wasn't any mention of meat on the menu. I asked Lisa and she agreed that it looked like meat and started to check hers. Meat there as well. So, we called over our server and she was all indignant. Of course there is meat! I was rather upset because I knew I always look for that in the menu. She took both dishes away. She came back with a menu and low and behold - no mention of meat for my dish. There was mention of meat in Lisa's, though. The waitress did feel bad that the menu was incorrect for my dish. They offered us a half litre of wine and some brushetta while we waited. The brushetta was amazing!
Unfortunately, we were now cutting it really close to get to the ballet on time. Finally our food did arrive and it was excellent. Lisa and I both agreed that if we couldn't make it to the ballet that was fine because at least we were getting to visit.
When we were done, it was only 7:38 and the ballet had started at 7:30. We can probably catch the second act! So, we hopped in a cab and off we went. They told us they wouldn't be able to seat us until the first intermission (in about 15 mins), but we could watch on the screens.
The ballet was not that good. I'm sorry, but Cinderella should not be set in the roaring '20s. I didn't like the costumes (and Lisa kept saying that Cinderella looked like a Russian hooker in her coat). The one scene with the men dancing around the world was good (well, it was a weird scene, but the dancing was great). The crazy pumpkin headed men were the highlight. It was something out of 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'. Unfortunately, I missed their big dance.
Next season they are bringing back Romeo and Juliet as well as performing Carmen. I have seen Romeo and Juliet twice (once by the Kirov Ballet) and will definitely be keen to go again. I'm really looking forward to Carmen. I suspect there will be at least one other that we'll pick and therefore we can get the subscription seats (cheaper).
I think I keep hoping that the corps of the ballet will get better and actually keep in step. I went to my first performance by the National Ballet when I was 12, I'm now 36. It hasn't happened yet, but I keep hoping it will :)
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Another Great Post
This one made me laugh outloud as I have thought most of the same things about movies not based in fact (so true!).
http://www.empireonline.com/empireblog/Post.asp?id=164
http://www.empireonline.com/empireblog/Post.asp?id=164
Awesome blog idea
I'm definitely going to think about this idea and will try to get my perfect day (comprised of movie scenes).
http://misfortune-cookie.blogspot.com/2008/06/perfect-day-comprised-of-movie-scenes.html
http://misfortune-cookie.blogspot.com/2008/06/perfect-day-comprised-of-movie-scenes.html
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