Summer was officially over this week, and Mother Nature was right on cue. Brrrrrrr
(Twice (!) this week my coffee was cold before i got into my car for the tedious half hour drive to my place of learning.)
As it is every year, the end of summer means great things are coming. You need to prep yourself for the cold months, so your not dissapointed once they get here!
I present to you my list of things to look forward to for the upcoming months, in order of occurance.
1. My birthday! ---(its the 28th of sept, incase you want to get me a present ; )
2. Friends from the UK always come and visit at the beginning of october----This calls for late birthday celebrations and serious alcohol abuse fo 16 days..
3. Cold weather means new clothes!!--- Please do not let me catch you in something soooo last year...
-----> TIP! Rubber boots (or wellies for my London'ers) make an excellent winter boot option. Keep u warm AND dry, unlike another classic winter boot option we have all been wearing (cough uggs cough cough)
4. Hockey season starts up again. GO SENS GO! Local Hero's bus is always an adventure, also it's a cheap ride and we do not have to designate a DD. (american football starts too, but I can't say I'm a loyal fan)
p.s. I'll be @ Sens vs penguins on oct 12, wearing my sens tube socks...try and spot me!
5. Thanksgiving..mmm turkey. I love thanksgiving dinner, gives the whole family (from far and wide) a chance to get together, enjoy each others company and enjoy a nice meal.
6. The snow is coming. Sure, we complain about it constantly, but deep down, if your canadian, you can't help but love that snap, crackle pop the snow makes when you take that dash from ur car to the front door....while trying to avaid wind burn....and frost bite...and ice pellets in your eyes... on your way there.
7. Snow can only mean one thing...snowboarding. YESSSS! can't waaaiiittt to get up on the hills again, I'm planning to take a few risks this year, wish me luck! The hot tub, wine and beer after snowboarding makes it my favourite occasion.
8.Christmas is only 3 months away!!--- Start shopping now to avoid serious overdraft come December : S (guilty!)
9. New years Eve Celebration--- Let's keep up with tradition. Start planning ur news years now to avaid dissapointment when you can't book a hotel, or don't have tickets (because if your gonna have a good time on new years, tickets are generally involved)
and last but not least...
10. School is almost over...alllmoossttt. This one keeps me going through both fall and winter semesters... when the light at the end of the tunnel is getting dim (probably just around exam time), and you have no hope to pass that quantitative measures class, think of number 10...you ARE getting closer and you're ALMOST done...
Make ur own list of things to look forward to. When ya just aren't getting enough vitamin D to keep up ur spirits, remind urself!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Long Weekend...Woooo!
I am well aware of all the events and festivals going on this weekend in the city, but I'm saving my well deserved long weekend for a trip to the cottage. Probably one of my favourite places in the world.
Cottages are awesome because you can wear your bathing suit all day. It's the first thing you put on in the morning, and don't change out of it until the mosquito's come out at night. Bathing suits are a rarity in the Great White North, and we only get the chance to wear them outside 3 months of the year.
My cottage is particularly awesome because the lake is warm, there are enough open spaces for water sports like tubing, wakeboarding and water skiing, not to mention "the cliffs".
The cliffs are actually a private island owned by a nice old couple from Brockville. People have been jumping off these cliffs into the plummeting waters below for years, since my parents were wee ones, and went out with their siblings.
So basically, what i'm saying here is that I'm super excited for the long weekend, the swimming and hopefully the tanning.
I hope all your weekends will be just as aweomse, and if ur staying in the city, here are some events that may be of interest!
2009 Rideau Canal Festival http://www.twoak.com/bgdz
Ottawa Flotilla (one of my personal favs anndd they're blogging)!! http://ottawaflotilla.blogspot.com/
Cottages are awesome because you can wear your bathing suit all day. It's the first thing you put on in the morning, and don't change out of it until the mosquito's come out at night. Bathing suits are a rarity in the Great White North, and we only get the chance to wear them outside 3 months of the year.
My cottage is particularly awesome because the lake is warm, there are enough open spaces for water sports like tubing, wakeboarding and water skiing, not to mention "the cliffs".
The cliffs are actually a private island owned by a nice old couple from Brockville. People have been jumping off these cliffs into the plummeting waters below for years, since my parents were wee ones, and went out with their siblings.
So basically, what i'm saying here is that I'm super excited for the long weekend, the swimming and hopefully the tanning.
I hope all your weekends will be just as aweomse, and if ur staying in the city, here are some events that may be of interest!
2009 Rideau Canal Festival http://www.twoak.com/bgdz
Ottawa Flotilla (one of my personal favs anndd they're blogging)!! http://ottawaflotilla.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Friends Come and Go
I would like to officially announce I have last two more great friends to the Wild Wild West Canadian Coast. (Not including all those who made the semi-permanent move for the Calgary Stampede)
This brings my total up to 5, which to be fair is not that high, but I'm starting to get the feeling Canada's west coast might have more to offer!
Whats the big deal anyway?
So Banff and Whistler are both ridiculous for snowboarding in the winter, I get it. Vancouver has nice beaches with ocean water warm enough to actually swim in, awesome. The cities are surrounded by snow capped mountains all year round, and tourist attractions like Jasper National Park and Lac Louise are allll on the west coast. Not to mention the job availability and the high salaries out there. Plus, there are great universities and colleges that have good sports teams and support canadian athletes.
So I guess I can see what's causing the move. But I haven't one more questions...
Can I leave yet?!
Haha just kidding. But I'll definetly be making a visit out there this winter for some wicked riding.
Check Out this 2009 snowboarding video (full of hotties might I add)
http://www.twoak.com/ibze
This brings my total up to 5, which to be fair is not that high, but I'm starting to get the feeling Canada's west coast might have more to offer!
Whats the big deal anyway?
So Banff and Whistler are both ridiculous for snowboarding in the winter, I get it. Vancouver has nice beaches with ocean water warm enough to actually swim in, awesome. The cities are surrounded by snow capped mountains all year round, and tourist attractions like Jasper National Park and Lac Louise are allll on the west coast. Not to mention the job availability and the high salaries out there. Plus, there are great universities and colleges that have good sports teams and support canadian athletes.
So I guess I can see what's causing the move. But I haven't one more questions...
Can I leave yet?!
Haha just kidding. But I'll definetly be making a visit out there this winter for some wicked riding.
Check Out this 2009 snowboarding video (full of hotties might I add)
http://www.twoak.com/ibze
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Worlwide Hillariousness
Someone sent me this in an email, and it was too good not to share...
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health.
It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION= Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health.
It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION= Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
Why is this so hard?
So for the past 6 months I've been working for a small company. I started part time, finished school for the semester, and jumped onto the "full time- 9-5" boat, thinking it was gonna be all it cracked up to be, smooth sailing. YESS!!! were my thoughts exactly...
So now it's been 6 months. I would say I've done a good job so far, minor mistakes here and there, but hey, who's counting (they for sure are). And I feel it's time to ask for a *duh dun dun* RAISE. I've felt this for the past week or so, and have yet to come up with a solid way to approach this. Is there a way? Is there some sort of written code detailing how to go about doing this?! I am totally freaking out as this is issue is getting more and more crucial, and my work load continues to grow and grow...
Here goes nothing, wish me luck!
-Lady C
So now it's been 6 months. I would say I've done a good job so far, minor mistakes here and there, but hey, who's counting (they for sure are). And I feel it's time to ask for a *duh dun dun* RAISE. I've felt this for the past week or so, and have yet to come up with a solid way to approach this. Is there a way? Is there some sort of written code detailing how to go about doing this?! I am totally freaking out as this is issue is getting more and more crucial, and my work load continues to grow and grow...
Here goes nothing, wish me luck!
-Lady C
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Saturdays
Saturday is the day of champions. It's the first official start of the weekend, completely surrounded by the awesome friday night and the relaxing sunday morning. Saturday is the end to all the weekly routine bullshit and the begining of something beautiful. Something with spontenaety, with excitment, something with no rules.
Freedom!
The chains wrapped around your wirsts and ankles during the week, the ones that make you answer emails, communicate with clients and zone out life, start to loosen and give you more room to move, to dance and to actually enjoy life.
Here are some reasons why Saturday is the best friggin day of the week.
1. On saturday morning, your not worried about what time you wake up, too late too early, who cares.
2. On saturday morning, you actually have time to enjoy a full and healthy breakfast to start your day
3. On saturday morning, you don't have to pick out something to wear until at least noon.
4. On saturday morning, you don't have to drive through traffic to get anywhere.
5. On saturday morning, you can sit outside with a coffee in your pjs and no one is judging the fact you are not at work.
I friggin love saturdays, don't u?
Freedom!
The chains wrapped around your wirsts and ankles during the week, the ones that make you answer emails, communicate with clients and zone out life, start to loosen and give you more room to move, to dance and to actually enjoy life.
Here are some reasons why Saturday is the best friggin day of the week.
1. On saturday morning, your not worried about what time you wake up, too late too early, who cares.
2. On saturday morning, you actually have time to enjoy a full and healthy breakfast to start your day
3. On saturday morning, you don't have to pick out something to wear until at least noon.
4. On saturday morning, you don't have to drive through traffic to get anywhere.
5. On saturday morning, you can sit outside with a coffee in your pjs and no one is judging the fact you are not at work.
I friggin love saturdays, don't u?
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