I am not a big fan of Winter, but sometimes a break is always nice. Especially when you work where I work. It is only Wednesday and already I am exhausted. Three long days doing the same thing over and over again???? I have one word for it.....BLAAAAAAAH!!!!!!! And get this. They won't stop calling me for overtime. I wish they would understand that I don't want to be there on my regular schedules, let alone overtime. Hey! Money is good I know, and it looks great when you punch in overtime, but I honestly don't have it in me.
So once again...where in the world is MY snowday. Gosh durn, it sure would be nice.
I have another interview this coming Friday, so the nerves aren't as bad, since I know what to expect. Yes, I'm still nervous, but not as nervous. I know what to do now...or at least alot better, and I also know what to expect. So wish me luck so I can get out of the place I am currently working and in somewhere I am happy. *I know, I know, you've heard that one before. :P
Chris is working tonight so I am a little on the lonely side...but at least it is only one night, which sure beats two weeks, which is what he was sposed to go on but the trip got cancelled. I just wish I could spend some time with him tomorrow since he won't be working, because he will be coming home, and like two hours later I will have to go to work. I feel like I just leave the place half the time and I barely get time to breathe and then oh my, time to go back AGAIN! Ok, enough complaining. I'll stop, I promise.
The weekend will soon be here and I am hoping that I won't be working. I've been doin allright because I get weekends off now. I am trying to get another job before they shaft me with weekends again.....opps...work talk....in a sense I guess. Anyway, I don't have a lot planned for the weekend. I'm in the mood to do some swimming on Sunday. I don't know if we will though. We were invited over to a friends house for drinks on Saturday night but in all honesty, I don't think I want to go. I don't like sitting around drinking...I don't even like drinking anymore.....it has absolutly no appeal to me anymore. I find it boring. Maybe I am crazy, but I dunno. I think that drinking is a hell of a lot better when you are doing stuff like dancing or whatever....but sitting around talking? Boooooring! Get my drift. Unfortunatly, you need money to do anything fun around here so I guess its going to be another quiet weekend.
We might go to the RV show on Saturday. Chris wants to go. I hope we aren't there all afternoon because I have things I need to do. I have to pick some things up. Yay, spending money...one of my favourite past times.
The last weekend was pretty quiet. We didnt do anything Friday night because I did not get off work until 11 so I pretty much went on the computer (yes, after being on one all night...how crazy is that?) and went to bed a couple of hours later. Satuday, I was really moody because I was worrying about(stupid) stuff and we weren't doing anything and I was bored. I had my favourite for supper(chicken) and then that night we went to my sisters for a couple of hours. She mentioned all these great ideas, but I don't know if they are ever going to happen. Sunday, I spent some money and we went for a drive and then had Chinese for supper. After supper I proceeded to fill out a resume for yet another job and then watched tv...and then....blah...Monday morning I got back up for work......and spent the last three days being totally frusterated because the place pisses me off so much.(I'm not good at keeping promises I know.)
So, here I sit, just thinking...about alot of stuff really. I think it is so sad that I don't have any "real" friends up here that I can hang around with on a regular basis. Yes, my sister is my friend and then theres the couple that is our friends. And I consider Chris my very best friend, but it isn't the same. What do I do when he goes away again? The same thing I done last time. Absolutly nothing. Sweet F-all. And then there is the back home situation....not directing this to you Tiff, ......or Corey(if you read this). I dunno. It is just weird how when people move away, they're totally forgotten. I think it is really sad honestly.
Wow. That totally depressed me there. I don't know why I got like that all of a sudden. But I should probably go as I have another early rise tomorrow.
More deep thoughts from yours truly in a couple days.
Keep it the F real!
Peace
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Interview was Today...Woah
Yup. Interview numero 1. Nervous wreck like you wouldnt believe....and trust me...I really had to refresh my memory on half of the stuff. She went over my tests after though and they didnt seem half bad. Then of course was the questionnaire. I always feel like an idiot when I do those things because I never know what to say at all. But, I just done the best I could and now I am keeping my fingers crossed that they find work for me SOON!!!
I was so tempted to call in sick today to work. Yesterday I had my mind made up that yea, I was going to do it, because after three days of the same bullshit for 8 hrs a day, it gets pretty depressing. As I dragged myself to work yesterday, which is normal because dragging myself is the only way I will get there, I thought, Im not going to work on Friday. But I caved...I dunno why. At least today wasn't as bad as it normally is.....but it was still bad just the same.
So yahoo, I am off for two more days thank goodness for that. Its like, you go through five long days of work just to have two days off. The two days go too quick and the five days go too slow. How screwed is that?
So I have no major plans for the weekend. I just plan to veg out because I almost had a cow or an anxiety attack at work last night, so the vegging out is much needed.
Im drained, so Im going to go read for a bit and hit the bed.
More to come.......
I was so tempted to call in sick today to work. Yesterday I had my mind made up that yea, I was going to do it, because after three days of the same bullshit for 8 hrs a day, it gets pretty depressing. As I dragged myself to work yesterday, which is normal because dragging myself is the only way I will get there, I thought, Im not going to work on Friday. But I caved...I dunno why. At least today wasn't as bad as it normally is.....but it was still bad just the same.
So yahoo, I am off for two more days thank goodness for that. Its like, you go through five long days of work just to have two days off. The two days go too quick and the five days go too slow. How screwed is that?
So I have no major plans for the weekend. I just plan to veg out because I almost had a cow or an anxiety attack at work last night, so the vegging out is much needed.
Im drained, so Im going to go read for a bit and hit the bed.
More to come.......
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Haha, I really laugh to myself
You may be asking why is she laughing to herself? It's like this. I have been living here for a full year now. Today marks the one year ago that I got on that plane, and started a new life, a life different from the one that I was really familar with.
Not so funny?
Let's put it this way. There were a few people back home that didn't think I would make it one or two months. They thought that I would be back working where I used to work. But nope. I'm still here. And it's where I intend to stay...or of course where-ever Chris may go. It kinda makes me a little somehow because people didn' think that I had it in me to stay and face the new challenges. They didn't believe in me. Well, I guess I proved them all wrong, and boy does it feel good.
Tiff, knowing that you are reading this, this definetly isn't directed towards you or Corey. I just need to get that out in the open.
People should know that the way I feel about Chris, why should I move back home? I want to be with him forever, I love him with my all of my heart, so moving back home doesn't even make sense. Hey! It's worked so far. What else is there to say?
I know I have done my fair share of bitching and moaning here latelty....because of the none other shitty work, but who doesn't complain?
So GO ME!!!! YAY!
On another note, probably not related to this one much, I have an Interview on Friday! Finally, I am getting somewher with this whole job searching process. And I also actually got a callbck for another interview, so I have to try and find out what next weeks schedule is so that I can arrange an interview. Also, there are a couple of possible job opportunities for me, so keep your fingers crossed. Maybe within the next couple of weeks, I will be out of that job I hate so much and at something that will make me a lot more happier.
Speaking of which, I have to leave in 26 minutes, so I should probably get on the ball. Another day, another dollar I spose'
Peace out!!
Not so funny?
Let's put it this way. There were a few people back home that didn't think I would make it one or two months. They thought that I would be back working where I used to work. But nope. I'm still here. And it's where I intend to stay...or of course where-ever Chris may go. It kinda makes me a little somehow because people didn' think that I had it in me to stay and face the new challenges. They didn't believe in me. Well, I guess I proved them all wrong, and boy does it feel good.
Tiff, knowing that you are reading this, this definetly isn't directed towards you or Corey. I just need to get that out in the open.
People should know that the way I feel about Chris, why should I move back home? I want to be with him forever, I love him with my all of my heart, so moving back home doesn't even make sense. Hey! It's worked so far. What else is there to say?
I know I have done my fair share of bitching and moaning here latelty....because of the none other shitty work, but who doesn't complain?
So GO ME!!!! YAY!
On another note, probably not related to this one much, I have an Interview on Friday! Finally, I am getting somewher with this whole job searching process. And I also actually got a callbck for another interview, so I have to try and find out what next weeks schedule is so that I can arrange an interview. Also, there are a couple of possible job opportunities for me, so keep your fingers crossed. Maybe within the next couple of weeks, I will be out of that job I hate so much and at something that will make me a lot more happier.
Speaking of which, I have to leave in 26 minutes, so I should probably get on the ball. Another day, another dollar I spose'
Peace out!!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Not a fan of January
Yes, people. So true. I dispise this month, because not only is it full of New Years resolutions that I can't seem to keep, bills upon bills, trying to cut back on the junk food(because believe me, I ate my fair share of it during the holidays.) and of course the cold cold cooooold weather, its also full of pain.
Pain because so much tragedy seems to take place during this cold harsh month.
I'm not going to get into specifics. I just don't have it in me. But, whoever reads this blog probably knows what I am talking about...or at least the people who know me enough.
I always seem to get kind of blah around this month anyway. The holidays are over, the decorations come down, and then there are those painful memories.
Maybe I shouldn't be such a downer. But it's been so long now, and it still continues to bother me. And whats even worse, it just seems like every year, or every couple of years, something happens, which makes me dispise January less. Thank goodness there are only like nine days of it left.
I know it isn't going to get easier....well, maybe with time it will get a little easier, but in some cases, certain things make me angry. I know I dont make much sense right now. In all honesty though, January does not make sense to me anyway.
As I have said earlier, thank goodness, there are only nine days of January left.
I'm Out!!
Peace!!!
Pain because so much tragedy seems to take place during this cold harsh month.
I'm not going to get into specifics. I just don't have it in me. But, whoever reads this blog probably knows what I am talking about...or at least the people who know me enough.
I always seem to get kind of blah around this month anyway. The holidays are over, the decorations come down, and then there are those painful memories.
Maybe I shouldn't be such a downer. But it's been so long now, and it still continues to bother me. And whats even worse, it just seems like every year, or every couple of years, something happens, which makes me dispise January less. Thank goodness there are only like nine days of it left.
I know it isn't going to get easier....well, maybe with time it will get a little easier, but in some cases, certain things make me angry. I know I dont make much sense right now. In all honesty though, January does not make sense to me anyway.
As I have said earlier, thank goodness, there are only nine days of January left.
I'm Out!!
Peace!!!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
1, 2, 3,..breathe
Work is.....blaaah. I seriously cannot take much more. Yes, more of the typical bitchin and complainin about it..but wha ya gon do? Not too damn much really!!
I dunno. Close to quitting still. I want to so bad but there is just something stopping me. You would never believe how so very much it is stressing me out.
I dont like this line of work. It makes me sad. It makes me depressed, and it isnt helping the at home situation much.
I dont want to complain this much, because I know nobody likes to hear it, especially Chris, but how the hell else am I sposed to vent? I dont even know anymore!!
Ohhh boy, you would never believe the mood I am in all the time here lately. I thought for sure that I would go on my break, get a little bit of a vacation and feel better, but nope, I've been back for almost two weeks now, feels like I totally forgot everything, kinda don't give a damn how I do on the job, and just wish I was anywhere but there! And now they cut down our lunch breaks to a half hour. Thats great!! Because, I just love to scarf down my food and feel like I am going to throw up ten seconds later.
Im not going to elaborate on how stupid I feel when I am there, because you probably get an idea! I feel like an ass anyway, but this job...ooooh boy....makes me feel ten times worse.
So I have two days punched so far and three left to go. These last two days draagggged!
I dont want to talk about work anymore. Its annoying.
I hope I have the weekend off. Seems like my sis gots some plans on the go. Guess I will find out hopefully tomorrow.
Oh my....its so pathetic that I have no idea what to talk about and the only thing I can think of is, yuck, work!
Chris is working all week as well. He was off yesterday because he worked on Saturday, but I had work anyway. Its too bad though. We wouldnt have done much anyway because it was snowing last night and the roads were bad!! And slippery. Looks like we are getting our winter. Isn't that a pain in the ass? I had such a hard time walking to work today...you know..without slipping down and makin a fool of myself. I hope the walking conditions are better tomorrow!
Well, I must go, this must not be makin a hell of a lot of sense, and I have some research to do!
Peace!
I dunno. Close to quitting still. I want to so bad but there is just something stopping me. You would never believe how so very much it is stressing me out.
I dont like this line of work. It makes me sad. It makes me depressed, and it isnt helping the at home situation much.
I dont want to complain this much, because I know nobody likes to hear it, especially Chris, but how the hell else am I sposed to vent? I dont even know anymore!!
Ohhh boy, you would never believe the mood I am in all the time here lately. I thought for sure that I would go on my break, get a little bit of a vacation and feel better, but nope, I've been back for almost two weeks now, feels like I totally forgot everything, kinda don't give a damn how I do on the job, and just wish I was anywhere but there! And now they cut down our lunch breaks to a half hour. Thats great!! Because, I just love to scarf down my food and feel like I am going to throw up ten seconds later.
Im not going to elaborate on how stupid I feel when I am there, because you probably get an idea! I feel like an ass anyway, but this job...ooooh boy....makes me feel ten times worse.
So I have two days punched so far and three left to go. These last two days draagggged!
I dont want to talk about work anymore. Its annoying.
I hope I have the weekend off. Seems like my sis gots some plans on the go. Guess I will find out hopefully tomorrow.
Oh my....its so pathetic that I have no idea what to talk about and the only thing I can think of is, yuck, work!
Chris is working all week as well. He was off yesterday because he worked on Saturday, but I had work anyway. Its too bad though. We wouldnt have done much anyway because it was snowing last night and the roads were bad!! And slippery. Looks like we are getting our winter. Isn't that a pain in the ass? I had such a hard time walking to work today...you know..without slipping down and makin a fool of myself. I hope the walking conditions are better tomorrow!
Well, I must go, this must not be makin a hell of a lot of sense, and I have some research to do!
Peace!
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Year In Review - A year of change
So as Tiffany keeps up with her tradition, I figured I would follow in her footsteps. So here is my year in review. I hope to goodness that it is alot more interesting then last year.
OK, Here goes.
~January~
During this month I was getting ready for the big move. Well, really in all honesty, the first couple of weeks I was being lazy....oh yeah...maybe I should tell you that I rang in the new year stuck in bed because of a self inflicted illness. But at least I was with the man I love. (But I think you already gathered that.) I was at Chris' for the first little bit of January (like two days). So, yeh, I went home, as you know, and Chris came back herefor work. I managed to fit in a couple of drunks in before I moved. One particular night I really enjoyed is when we went to Melissa's house and my friends Stephen, Raylene, and a whole bunch of other ppl were there and I had such a good time. The weekend after that Raylene got me really drunk. I paid for it the next day, which meant, no packing for me...which was bad because I was going in two days and at that point I had nothing done. The next day after my hangover, I started packing and cleaning out my room. Two days later I was on a plane starting a new life with the man I love. (well he wasn't with me on the plane but you get the point.)
Maybe I should also mention that this month marked the 10 yr anniversary of something that happened that will forever affect me. That was a somewhat emotional day for me.
When I finally landed , Chris was there to greet me and off we went to my new home. There was a bouquet of roses on the dresser waiting for me, which I thought was one of the sweetest things ever. The first night I came here, we went grocery shopping and wouldnt you know, but I actually seen some ppl from home. Talk about your coincodence.
So I guess the first week I was here I unpacked and adjusted to the apartment and done chores and whatever. The weekend after though, I was talking to my parents and I got really homesick. Luckily Chris was there to comfort me and make me feel better!
~February~
I managed to get myself out of the apartment during this month. But it was not very far. Usually to the store or something. Also this month, I experienced life totally on my own while Chris was gone away. It was for a week at a time...well three weeks that went from February into March, but he he was home for the weekends. February was also the month of Chris' 31st birthday. As a treat, I took him out for supper and a movie.
Let me tell you though, the few days that he was gone at a time were hard, but I managed to deal with it ok. The worst thing was that we had no computer so I didnt get to speak to my friends like I normally do. And as I stated before, I went to the store and that didn't help the fact that I didn't have either job. The money got les and less, and I knew that eventually I was going to have to get a job.
~March~
Well, this month, the weather was warming up. A lot better then what it was back home. Chris was off for two weeks, so I spent some quality time with him. One day we took a drive where we were looking for some places to go camping. It was pretty much a day of driving, from 11 in the morning straight to 7 or 8 at night. I loved it though. Even though it was the end of Winter and everything had that dreary look, it was still a nice day with some nice scenery.
After that I really realized that the job hunt HAD to begin, because money was getting low and no matter how afraid I was, I needed a job. So I begin putting out resumes for different places that were close to here. Not much word on that but I continued.
~April~
Finally employment opportunity!! I got a call back for a job towards the beginning of April. It was only a temporary thing ( or at the time it was) but that didn't matter. It would get me on my feet so that I could finally start to pay some of the bills. I was hired not long after and I would start the weekend after Easter break.
Chris and I attempted to dye my hair but that didn't work out.....at all!!!!
The weekend of Easter, Chris and I hooked up the camper and took our very first trip of the season to a campsite. We were gone for 4 days and I really enjoyed myself. The weather was a little cold for the middle of April but that was ok by me. I would just bundle myself up and drink a couple of beers to make myself stay warm. And as well we had the fire so that kept us warm as well. One of the days we were gone, Chris and I took a walk and it was a lot of fun. We seen a cow and her baby calf. This may sound nerdy or whatever, but when Chris and I do things like that together, I really love it because it brings us so much closer together.
So, the following Monday, I started my first job here. I was nervous as anything. I was in training for a week, but I met some really nice ppl in my class. Then a few days later we actaully started the job. I will be honest when I say I got off to a rocky start, but I really had the support of the trainers and my co-workers, and by the third week it was getting easier. But the third week brings us to May.
~May~
More career opportunities. More or less with the same workplace, but different all together. Which also meant more training. Three weeks to be exact, and it couldnt have happened at a better time because Chris had to go away for three weeks to do training for his job. The training was actually from like 4-12 so that wasn't too bad. The long weekend sucked because both my sis and Chris were gone and I had nobody to spend it with. The weekend after however wasn't too shabby because we went on a ship one night and sailed around the harbour. I had no intentions of drinking but that changed, and I got a nice buzz. (which also helped with the wisdom tooth pain I was having.). So, as you probably guess, I didnt do a lot this month.
~June~
I finished up my training this month, the day that Chris got home actually...well in a sense....hard to explain. The weekend before Chris got back, I went to a party with my sister and brother in law, and that was ok. I didn't drink that much because I wasn't really in the mood.
Chris came home on a Thursday night, and we went home the next afternoon for a wedding. I didn't get to go back home-home, and I didn't have a chance to see Tiff or my family ( we were only there for two nights). But I am telling you, when I got off that plane back home, it was so cold. The wedding was great....and I mean everything about it, His parents were wonderful which is nothing strange because they are great people.
I came back home here and one day later I was absolutly miserable with a really bad cold. I caught it back home and I suffered from it for especially the next three days(missed work and everything), and for weeks after that I still had the bad cough.
As well, we went to the harder work, and I mean harder work of the job. The schedule got really bad as well, as you can probably see by an old post from June. The week after my bad cold, when I was feeling a little better, Chris and I took off for a couple of days off in the woods. It was great to get the relaxation that I needed...trust me, I may have only been working there for like 4 days straight, but even working one day there, you seriously need a vacation.
So thats mostly how June goes.....a little bit of camping and a lot of shitty shifts.
~July~
We rang July in with another trek to the woods....this time, my sis, bro-in-law and their puppy joined us. It was nice again to relax, and that night we seen fireworks. Then after that, Chris and I was just sitting around by the campfire and it started to rain. I looked up in the sky and I seen lightning....and I booted into the camper. I do not like thunderstorms in the least. And thats no exaggeration.
The shifts continued to stay shitty, but I grinned and beared it the best way possible.
We also went to an amusement park one day, which was ok. Chris and I went on the log flumey thing and I got soaked, but it was so refreshing because the weather was hot. We actually went camping a couple of times this month...and oh yea, Chris bought a new camper.
July 31, was the day that Chris had to leave for six looooong weeks....and trust me when I say, that was hard, because believe me it was!!
~August~
Not the best month of the year, mainly because I didn't see Chris for any of it. And I worked alot.....and came VERY close to quitting. They decided to give us a 6-3, which totally upset me. I was going to put my two weeks notice in and everything, and when I was talking to Chris, he was totally supportive of any decision that I decided to make. But I stayed, mainly because the money was good.
I became good friends with a girl named Holly and a boy named Pi. We went downtown a couple of times, where some guys thought I was single....I made it very clear that I was not!
Chris called me whenever he could which was really great to hear from him, (it made it a little easier, but it was still hard just the same.).
~September~
Chris was home by the beginning of this month...well, the first ten days or whatever. And I was so very happy to see him. Could you blame me?
We got in a couple of camping trips again this month.
My shifts started to get a little bit better. I wasn't working as late, but it was still continuoulsy busy, which I didn't like.
This month marked one year for Chris and I. We went downtown (not to the clubs or anything) walking around, just being together. Another one of those things that I really love. I bought a cd and we went to dinner and a movie.
Its always such a great thing to spend time with the person who means the entire world to you, and I would not want it any other way.
~October~
The weather started to get a little colder and the leaves were falling off the trees. Chris was around for half of October.
We clued up our camping for the season on the long weekend. I got terribly drunk and regretted it the next day. But the camping trip was so much fun. There was six of us and a dog all together. I don't even know what time I got to bed....I think it was around 4 or so. I made a wonderful discovery (or so I thought at the time.). Beer flavoured lollipops. I stuck to the color blue all night....yeh, you get the picture...especailly you Tiff...when I used to eat all those bluesuckers in high school.
Thanksgiving we had everyone over for a meal and then we to a movie...my boys!
Chris went away to sea a couple days later and I pretty much went to work and done what I had to do.
He came home for another week, I continued to work, and then he left the day before Halloween.
I have a terrible confession to make though. This year I did not like that particular day. For starters I was working. Second of all, for the past so many years that I can ever remember, I decorated our porch and handed treats to the little ones, so as you can imagine, it was hard for me this year.
~November~
This was another boring month. I worked, Chris was away! Get the picture?
The shifts were up and down....so annoying.
Oh yeah, I dyed my hair again, and it looked so good....Too bad that it did not stay in. It was an auburn color and believe it or not, it suited me.
I spent a bit of time with Jackie and Todd, since they lived next door. It was great to have some company, even if I didn't get to go over there that much.
Chris was only home for one weekend so we done a lot of shopping for the holidays. We also invited some company over one night. I was getting excited for the season. Especially since ma and pa and pup and sis were coming.
Chris left again the last part of November for two more weeks........
~December~
The main thing though is that he was home in time for my birthday. Two days before to be exact. So, I decided to get ppl together to go out for supper and few drinks to a new restuarnt. It was a good time. I didn't get totally loaded. Just a nice little buzz. Wow, I'm 27. Crazy times!
Mom, dad, and puppy got here around the 14th. I was very happy to see them. My puppy went nuts when she seen me. I complained about work alot. (it comes natural to me). My sis and her bf got here around the 19. I didn't get to spend much time with them because I was working constantly, but then I had like 4 days off so that was good.
Christnas came and went like the blink of an eye. What did I get? well, a new coat, a portable dvd player, a digital cam, Chris and I got a tv/dvd combo as well, from my parents..and much much more.
New Years was also good. My sister had a party, and I got a little bit tipsy. Also, my weeks vacation started the day before, so I wasn't complaining.
To be honest, I don't have a lot of resolutions. 1 is to stop my endless worrying over stupid stuff...Im working on that one, but its not going that great. Another is to find a job so that I can truly be happy at my place of employment. Its quite obvious that Im not happy now. Number 3 is to write in here a lot more so that I can write out my feelings, because goodness knows, it helps alot.
I have a few more, but they're only small ones. Oh another major one is to live healthier...even if it is by a small margin.
Sooo....thats it....thats my year. I hope that it was a little more interesting then last year.
I'll keep you updated on this new year, hopfully with a lot more blogs.
Peace!!
OK, Here goes.
~January~
During this month I was getting ready for the big move. Well, really in all honesty, the first couple of weeks I was being lazy....oh yeah...maybe I should tell you that I rang in the new year stuck in bed because of a self inflicted illness. But at least I was with the man I love. (But I think you already gathered that.) I was at Chris' for the first little bit of January (like two days). So, yeh, I went home, as you know, and Chris came back herefor work. I managed to fit in a couple of drunks in before I moved. One particular night I really enjoyed is when we went to Melissa's house and my friends Stephen, Raylene, and a whole bunch of other ppl were there and I had such a good time. The weekend after that Raylene got me really drunk. I paid for it the next day, which meant, no packing for me...which was bad because I was going in two days and at that point I had nothing done. The next day after my hangover, I started packing and cleaning out my room. Two days later I was on a plane starting a new life with the man I love. (well he wasn't with me on the plane but you get the point.)
Maybe I should also mention that this month marked the 10 yr anniversary of something that happened that will forever affect me. That was a somewhat emotional day for me.
When I finally landed , Chris was there to greet me and off we went to my new home. There was a bouquet of roses on the dresser waiting for me, which I thought was one of the sweetest things ever. The first night I came here, we went grocery shopping and wouldnt you know, but I actually seen some ppl from home. Talk about your coincodence.
So I guess the first week I was here I unpacked and adjusted to the apartment and done chores and whatever. The weekend after though, I was talking to my parents and I got really homesick. Luckily Chris was there to comfort me and make me feel better!
~February~
I managed to get myself out of the apartment during this month. But it was not very far. Usually to the store or something. Also this month, I experienced life totally on my own while Chris was gone away. It was for a week at a time...well three weeks that went from February into March, but he he was home for the weekends. February was also the month of Chris' 31st birthday. As a treat, I took him out for supper and a movie.
Let me tell you though, the few days that he was gone at a time were hard, but I managed to deal with it ok. The worst thing was that we had no computer so I didnt get to speak to my friends like I normally do. And as I stated before, I went to the store and that didn't help the fact that I didn't have either job. The money got les and less, and I knew that eventually I was going to have to get a job.
~March~
Well, this month, the weather was warming up. A lot better then what it was back home. Chris was off for two weeks, so I spent some quality time with him. One day we took a drive where we were looking for some places to go camping. It was pretty much a day of driving, from 11 in the morning straight to 7 or 8 at night. I loved it though. Even though it was the end of Winter and everything had that dreary look, it was still a nice day with some nice scenery.
After that I really realized that the job hunt HAD to begin, because money was getting low and no matter how afraid I was, I needed a job. So I begin putting out resumes for different places that were close to here. Not much word on that but I continued.
~April~
Finally employment opportunity!! I got a call back for a job towards the beginning of April. It was only a temporary thing ( or at the time it was) but that didn't matter. It would get me on my feet so that I could finally start to pay some of the bills. I was hired not long after and I would start the weekend after Easter break.
Chris and I attempted to dye my hair but that didn't work out.....at all!!!!
The weekend of Easter, Chris and I hooked up the camper and took our very first trip of the season to a campsite. We were gone for 4 days and I really enjoyed myself. The weather was a little cold for the middle of April but that was ok by me. I would just bundle myself up and drink a couple of beers to make myself stay warm. And as well we had the fire so that kept us warm as well. One of the days we were gone, Chris and I took a walk and it was a lot of fun. We seen a cow and her baby calf. This may sound nerdy or whatever, but when Chris and I do things like that together, I really love it because it brings us so much closer together.
So, the following Monday, I started my first job here. I was nervous as anything. I was in training for a week, but I met some really nice ppl in my class. Then a few days later we actaully started the job. I will be honest when I say I got off to a rocky start, but I really had the support of the trainers and my co-workers, and by the third week it was getting easier. But the third week brings us to May.
~May~
More career opportunities. More or less with the same workplace, but different all together. Which also meant more training. Three weeks to be exact, and it couldnt have happened at a better time because Chris had to go away for three weeks to do training for his job. The training was actually from like 4-12 so that wasn't too bad. The long weekend sucked because both my sis and Chris were gone and I had nobody to spend it with. The weekend after however wasn't too shabby because we went on a ship one night and sailed around the harbour. I had no intentions of drinking but that changed, and I got a nice buzz. (which also helped with the wisdom tooth pain I was having.). So, as you probably guess, I didnt do a lot this month.
~June~
I finished up my training this month, the day that Chris got home actually...well in a sense....hard to explain. The weekend before Chris got back, I went to a party with my sister and brother in law, and that was ok. I didn't drink that much because I wasn't really in the mood.
Chris came home on a Thursday night, and we went home the next afternoon for a wedding. I didn't get to go back home-home, and I didn't have a chance to see Tiff or my family ( we were only there for two nights). But I am telling you, when I got off that plane back home, it was so cold. The wedding was great....and I mean everything about it, His parents were wonderful which is nothing strange because they are great people.
I came back home here and one day later I was absolutly miserable with a really bad cold. I caught it back home and I suffered from it for especially the next three days(missed work and everything), and for weeks after that I still had the bad cough.
As well, we went to the harder work, and I mean harder work of the job. The schedule got really bad as well, as you can probably see by an old post from June. The week after my bad cold, when I was feeling a little better, Chris and I took off for a couple of days off in the woods. It was great to get the relaxation that I needed...trust me, I may have only been working there for like 4 days straight, but even working one day there, you seriously need a vacation.
So thats mostly how June goes.....a little bit of camping and a lot of shitty shifts.
~July~
We rang July in with another trek to the woods....this time, my sis, bro-in-law and their puppy joined us. It was nice again to relax, and that night we seen fireworks. Then after that, Chris and I was just sitting around by the campfire and it started to rain. I looked up in the sky and I seen lightning....and I booted into the camper. I do not like thunderstorms in the least. And thats no exaggeration.
The shifts continued to stay shitty, but I grinned and beared it the best way possible.
We also went to an amusement park one day, which was ok. Chris and I went on the log flumey thing and I got soaked, but it was so refreshing because the weather was hot. We actually went camping a couple of times this month...and oh yea, Chris bought a new camper.
July 31, was the day that Chris had to leave for six looooong weeks....and trust me when I say, that was hard, because believe me it was!!
~August~
Not the best month of the year, mainly because I didn't see Chris for any of it. And I worked alot.....and came VERY close to quitting. They decided to give us a 6-3, which totally upset me. I was going to put my two weeks notice in and everything, and when I was talking to Chris, he was totally supportive of any decision that I decided to make. But I stayed, mainly because the money was good.
I became good friends with a girl named Holly and a boy named Pi. We went downtown a couple of times, where some guys thought I was single....I made it very clear that I was not!
Chris called me whenever he could which was really great to hear from him, (it made it a little easier, but it was still hard just the same.).
~September~
Chris was home by the beginning of this month...well, the first ten days or whatever. And I was so very happy to see him. Could you blame me?
We got in a couple of camping trips again this month.
My shifts started to get a little bit better. I wasn't working as late, but it was still continuoulsy busy, which I didn't like.
This month marked one year for Chris and I. We went downtown (not to the clubs or anything) walking around, just being together. Another one of those things that I really love. I bought a cd and we went to dinner and a movie.
Its always such a great thing to spend time with the person who means the entire world to you, and I would not want it any other way.
~October~
The weather started to get a little colder and the leaves were falling off the trees. Chris was around for half of October.
We clued up our camping for the season on the long weekend. I got terribly drunk and regretted it the next day. But the camping trip was so much fun. There was six of us and a dog all together. I don't even know what time I got to bed....I think it was around 4 or so. I made a wonderful discovery (or so I thought at the time.). Beer flavoured lollipops. I stuck to the color blue all night....yeh, you get the picture...especailly you Tiff...when I used to eat all those bluesuckers in high school.
Thanksgiving we had everyone over for a meal and then we to a movie...my boys!
Chris went away to sea a couple days later and I pretty much went to work and done what I had to do.
He came home for another week, I continued to work, and then he left the day before Halloween.
I have a terrible confession to make though. This year I did not like that particular day. For starters I was working. Second of all, for the past so many years that I can ever remember, I decorated our porch and handed treats to the little ones, so as you can imagine, it was hard for me this year.
~November~
This was another boring month. I worked, Chris was away! Get the picture?
The shifts were up and down....so annoying.
Oh yeah, I dyed my hair again, and it looked so good....Too bad that it did not stay in. It was an auburn color and believe it or not, it suited me.
I spent a bit of time with Jackie and Todd, since they lived next door. It was great to have some company, even if I didn't get to go over there that much.
Chris was only home for one weekend so we done a lot of shopping for the holidays. We also invited some company over one night. I was getting excited for the season. Especially since ma and pa and pup and sis were coming.
Chris left again the last part of November for two more weeks........
~December~
The main thing though is that he was home in time for my birthday. Two days before to be exact. So, I decided to get ppl together to go out for supper and few drinks to a new restuarnt. It was a good time. I didn't get totally loaded. Just a nice little buzz. Wow, I'm 27. Crazy times!
Mom, dad, and puppy got here around the 14th. I was very happy to see them. My puppy went nuts when she seen me. I complained about work alot. (it comes natural to me). My sis and her bf got here around the 19. I didn't get to spend much time with them because I was working constantly, but then I had like 4 days off so that was good.
Christnas came and went like the blink of an eye. What did I get? well, a new coat, a portable dvd player, a digital cam, Chris and I got a tv/dvd combo as well, from my parents..and much much more.
New Years was also good. My sister had a party, and I got a little bit tipsy. Also, my weeks vacation started the day before, so I wasn't complaining.
To be honest, I don't have a lot of resolutions. 1 is to stop my endless worrying over stupid stuff...Im working on that one, but its not going that great. Another is to find a job so that I can truly be happy at my place of employment. Its quite obvious that Im not happy now. Number 3 is to write in here a lot more so that I can write out my feelings, because goodness knows, it helps alot.
I have a few more, but they're only small ones. Oh another major one is to live healthier...even if it is by a small margin.
Sooo....thats it....thats my year. I hope that it was a little more interesting then last year.
I'll keep you updated on this new year, hopfully with a lot more blogs.
Peace!!
Holy no blog
October? The last time I wrote was October? Holy poop. That's too slack even for me. I've been meaning to, really I have....I'm too lazy, especially here lately.
Right now my feet are cold, and Im hungry and lonely. C has duty tonight so I will be spending the night at my sisters or my friends. Don't really know whos place I'm going to yet. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, I really think it will be my sisters place though. I'm sooo hungry!
Did I say that already?
Anyway, everything has been...well....whatever....The last few days, back to work, sucked, because we were constantly busy, not even really giving us a chance to breathe. I have today and tomorrow off though so that is good. I miss my man though....even if it is for one night. He goes back out on the 22nd for two weeks.......yup, gotta go through it again...just when I was getting accustomed to him being around and now he has to go back out! Blaaaah.
I'm continuing to look for better employment opportunities so as I can be happier. In all honesty, it is a total shock to me that I'm still there. I came so close to walking out on more then ten occasions. I know the current employment situation is something I hate and that I dont want to be do for no more then another month.
Im going to leave it at that though.
~Jilly
Right now my feet are cold, and Im hungry and lonely. C has duty tonight so I will be spending the night at my sisters or my friends. Don't really know whos place I'm going to yet. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, I really think it will be my sisters place though. I'm sooo hungry!
Did I say that already?
Anyway, everything has been...well....whatever....The last few days, back to work, sucked, because we were constantly busy, not even really giving us a chance to breathe. I have today and tomorrow off though so that is good. I miss my man though....even if it is for one night. He goes back out on the 22nd for two weeks.......yup, gotta go through it again...just when I was getting accustomed to him being around and now he has to go back out! Blaaaah.
I'm continuing to look for better employment opportunities so as I can be happier. In all honesty, it is a total shock to me that I'm still there. I came so close to walking out on more then ten occasions. I know the current employment situation is something I hate and that I dont want to be do for no more then another month.
Im going to leave it at that though.
~Jilly
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