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Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:48:00 -0400

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Blog Update

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:50:05 -0400

Hello Internet.

I’m going to re do my blog.
I’ve recently been inspired by a handful of blogs and I’d really like to copycat.

Except that I’ll add my own twist -and I won’t live in L.A. or NYC.

I’m on Twitter and actually update that. hourly.

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Wow I'm Really Tired

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:50:00 -0400

This week has been intense.

I started back on site for the City’s Watermain Cleaning & Lining Program. I didn’t realize how much I missed being outside! I might need to reconsider the next few weeks… maybe juggle around my schedule to be on site instead of in the office. Yuck.

Wednesday night, one of Adam’s bands played at A Khord. They were great. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a full band full performance (they played a few weeks ago at Gordie’s house - check out www.culturehub.ca for a video) so it was a nice treat to see the 8 of them on stage.

Last night Adam and I had front row tickets to see Joel Plaskett at the Imperial Theatre. What a show! He’s been touring (last night was date #3) to support his new album “Three”. It’s a 3 disc concept album. How prog of him.

Today I’m back to site. Exhausted. All I will need to do it deliver some notices and make a few phone calls. Then I will be free! Correction, then I will go back to the office and do my other work. lol.

I’m going to Montreal in a week to see Mogwai. This trip kind of fell into my lap. There’s this girl I “know” from Halifax, Tiffany. I say “know” because I don’t know her at all. I follow her on flickr and I follow her on Twitter. I know that she has a boyfriend, and he plays in a band I really like. He also has a gear collection that makes Adam jealous - daily. Anyhow - she posted that she needed people to tag along and help them pay for the car rental and hotel. uh, duh! It didn’t take me long to be all “obv I will go to Montreal with you in your car”. Then I decided that I would buy Mogwai tickets. I can’t forget to buy Peter a T-Shirt.

oh riiiiight, I have a bllllllog...

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:43:26 -0500

My friend Jill posted a thread on giraffecycle re: BLOGS.

Then I was all “oh yeah. I have one of those”.

Lately:

+ Adam has moved in… save for the rent part. But I haven’t bought groceries for WEEKS. Exhilarating for some reason. If only my power bill would magically pay itself.

+ I started posting on twitter. It’s pretty entertaining to read quickly while at my desk.

+ Speaking of desk - I have one. IN MY BRAND NEW OFFICE. I have a door any everything! My grown-up traits are increasing.

+ New shows? I’m now completely into season 19 of Law&Order. Jeremy Sisto is hot as balls. Holy fuck.

+Engineering is going well. I’m auditing for the province right now - up next is a lovely watermain job in the North End. I LOVE PIPE SO MUCH.

+ I’m hanging out with more girls and that is weird. I love it though. I can talk about clothes and shoes and movies and not feel like I’m causing yawns. The other night, Candice, Kelly and I went to the mall… and actually shopped. Like we stopped in stores and looked at things on racks. I was - dumbfounded? I haven’t spent any amount of time in any store in… months.

+ Listening to? Bon Iver. I can’t get enough of this guy.

Ok that’s all for another… oh, 2 months. I don’t know why I don’t write in this more often. With the amount of time I spend on the internet - it would only make sense.

I’m so glad I found this website. (xkcd.com)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:54:00 -0500

I’m so glad I found this website. (xkcd.com)

oh hello, internet!

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:53:12 -0500

I just remembered tat I have a blog!

It’s almost Christmas shopping. This is the first time that I have purchased things for my friends and family members - and I’m happy with my choices. I got them things I wanted to… and I didn’t spend $5 per person.

I just hope I can be around when they open them.

Tonight I’m in Montreal. I drove up on Sunday to spend a few days wondering around. I’ve spent a lot of money but I don’t regret a penny. I’ve been able to meet up with some old friends and spend some time with existing ones.

I drove home in the morning - which should be interesting considering the 15cms of snow we’re supposed to receive.

I’ve missed you, blog.

just in case...

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:23:00 -0500

If I ever use my blog to talk bad about my boyfriend… please shoot me in the face.

I might use my blog to talk about my job, or my rent, or the fact that I’m now a mother of 3… but if I have a problem with my boyfriend I’m going to tell him to his face.

I owe Adam more respect than talking shit about him in a blog that anyone can read.

ugh.

My blog updates have been sparse. This is due to my rekindled love of cross stitching. I’m currently stitching away at a “band photo” of one of my favourite groups.

I have tomorrow off. I’m going to do dishes, bake cupcakes, pack a bag and go see Sylvie in Fredericton. Busy day.

"Celine Dion-ium"

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:19:07 -0400

“Celine Dion-ium”

- Josh Ritter, October 19th 2008

crushy-poo

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:18:34 -0400

crushy-poo

Laundry at Mom's

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:14:12 -0400

Whew!

I noticed this morning that I had 3 pairs of socks left that fit in my work boots. That usually means I’m in need of some serious laundry time.

I came to my Mom’s right after work (at 5pm! What a treat!) to get started.

Adam and I went to Fredericton last night to pick up a snare drum he bought of kijiji. I haven’t seen him that happy in a long long time. The snare he bought is a 50’s model gretsch. I guess this is a very big deal.

… op, gotta switch the load!

Simpsons Cross Stitch

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:09:04 -0400

This is what I did at work today!!

Photo

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:08:29 -0400

Tuesday already...

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:52:46 -0400

I had the most lovely 4 day weekend a girl could ask for. Last Wednesday around noon I decided that I didn’t think I wanted to come in on Thursday… or Friday for that matter. Luckily, I have a few people at the office that can take over on a whim.

I stayed home with the cats, cleaned a bit, unpacked a lot, made 3 dozen cupcakes from my new Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World cook book.

I’ve been watching a few new television series. 2 of them are ending shortly… so i need a few new ones. I’ve been trying to get into The Riches, Pushing Daisies and the X-Files.

Today on site the crew is getting filmed for a 3M video about cleaning and lining watermains. I should have put some make-up on.

"If god could grant me one wish - it would be to spend more time with you."

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:40:16 -0400

“If god could grant me one wish - it would be to spend more time with you.”

- Mitchell

Video

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:39:38 -0400

Also...

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:05:21 -0400

12:05pm: 1/10

First family photo since the critters moved in. Abby is in the...

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:03:55 -0400

First family photo since the critters moved in.

Abby is in the middle. If there was a sound option… you would hear growling.

Sunday

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:54:35 -0400

Wow, great weekend!

Friday:

Adam worked the door at the Jimmy Swift Band show. I did not join him. Instead…
I met up with my long lost friends Chris Lavigne and Alex Walsh. Alex had to work until 9pm, so Chris and I shopped a little and then the three of us went to Montana’s for dinner.

Saturday

Nicole moved out
Battle Cat and Gideon moved in.
Abby Cat is pissed.
All of Green had their CD release at A Khord. It was a really great time! I bought their record and have been listening to it all day long. Good band, Great recording.

Sunday

The lady at Vito’s gave Adam and I a $10 Gift Certificate. Last Sunday, Adam and I waited 10 minutes (maybe more like 15) for someone to bring us a menu and take our order. Heck we would have been happy if someone had brought us even a glass of water. But they didn’t, We left, and went somewhere else to eat. It was super sweet of the lady to give us a gift card, though.
Brad moved in.
Abby is still pissed.

Update

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:39:22 -0400

(12:39pm, 6/10)

Friday. Woo Hoo!

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:26:00 -0400

(11:17am, 4/10)

Not bad, considering it was 6:00pm yesterday when we hit this monumental milestone.

Plans for the weekend are few.

Adam is working the door for the Jimmy Swift Band show tonight.
Tomorrow Aimee and Cory are coming from PEI to drop off their cats and hang out.
The All of Green CD release show is tomorrow night at A Khord. I’m so excited for their album.
Alex Gamble is coming down for the weekend for sweet hangouts.
Brad moves in on Sunday.
…?

Adam and I went to see Jason Collett last night. Holy moly he is so handsome. I like his voice a lot… very country. Rebekah Higgs opened (not really a fan) and ended up singing “Hangover Days” with Jason during his set. Matt Pearn met me there, after a delicious dinner at the snooty fox.

The bass player for the band played a viola bass, with the prettiest headstock I’ve ever seen.