It has come to my attention...

that the general population are very rude!

Come with me on a short visit down memory lane, won't you? (read: I went to Extreme Pita yesterday for lunch while out shopping).

I got my usual veggie pita, root beer and 2 chocolate chip cookies (have you had them before? Soooo good!). A few minutes later I noticed that a car full of young girls* had stopped directly outside the doors. 3 got out and I heard when they came in that they just wanted drinks. Ok, fine. You're not going to be long, so I can understand just stopping outside rather than parking. Actually, wait. Nope. I can't understand that. You're young and there were parking spots like 10 feet further. C'mon.

Anyways, I continued eating (yummy feta goodness!) but my attention was drawn to the door a few moments later when the driver came in. She announced that she was hungry and she was going to get a pita. Congratulations, you're at Extreme Pita, it shouldn't be too hard to get one. I noticed that she'd parked the car before coming in.**

Fast forward to when they were done eating etc. They just got up and left. Without putting their garbage in the bin. Which they walked right by to get to the door. Please note that one girl did stop to finish a drink right in front of the garbage/recycling and managed to put that in the appropriate spot.

I finished my lunch and put my pop can in the recycling and the wrappers, etc in the garbage. And then do you know what I did? I walked over to their table, picked up the 2 trays that were on the table and put everything where it belonged and walked out. See how not difficult that was?

I mean, seriously! It's not that hard. If you're eating out and you can see the garbage then you're supposed to put it their yourself. You know the food court at the mall, Subway, McDonald's, etc etc. If you're at say Boston Pizza or East Side's then of course you don't clean up after yourself.

*ok, so maybe they weren't THAT young; one was driving, so she had to be at least 17. But they did look pretty young to me (could it be that I'm just feeling old?)

**I'm not sure what her motivation to park in an actual spot was. I figured she'd just park right where she stopped, but oh did she surprise me.
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On a similar theme, I was out getting grocies today. What is it with people that just stop suddenly or leave their carts in the middle of the aisle!? I guess they don't realize that the rules of the road can be applied when you're out of the car too. Well there are the people that have enough trouble with the rules of the road when they're actually on the road, so it is asking a little too much of them to apply it elsewhere.

Apartment Sweet Apartment

I think a while back I promised pics of my new place, once I was settled in.

I'm settled in and as promised here is a pic...

There is light at the end of the tunnel...

I'm finally starting to feel better. Throat isn't nearly so painful and I actually have energy. Woo hoo! Even managed to do 2 loads of laundry tonight.

The One Where I'm Sick

Woke up this morning feeling even worse after barely sleeping last night. Had a few things to get done at work, so I went in for about an hour and then went to a walk-in clinic. One look at my throat and the doctor was clearly disgusted by the condition it's in. i can only imagine that it looks like it feels. So off I went with a prescription in hand...yay for amoxicillian!

Went to Save On, got my prescription filled and picked up some Advil and cough drops. I've spent the rest of the day on the couch resting, sleeping, eating and watching TV. Hopefully by tomorrow I should be feeling better, I'm only 2 pills in so far.

Can't wait!!

P.S. - hey Ryanne, do you like my Friends references??

ATWTTOW (part 2)

So in case you were wondering if the week managed to get better or continued on down, I'll put your wondering to a rest.

Yes, it managed to keep going downhill. Long story short, there was a mis-understanding at work (note to all, keep in mind that emails lack tone of voice and body language so even if you mean for them to be joking or sarcastic, sometimes they do not come off that way) and I'm getting more sick instead of better. Yesterday was ok, but this morning it's worse again. Sore throat, coughing, headache and I've almost lost my voice.

Fantastic!

Here we go...

Well I said I'd recap my trip to the T-Dot for you, so here we go!

Let's back it up for a bit, shall we? I surprised almost everyone I know in Ontario when I showed up for Easter, but I knew for about a month before hand that I'd be going. How much do I rock for keeping it a secret!?

So I flew in Tuesday the 11th and picked up my car rental (a PT Cruiser. Not too bad, lots of power, but reminded me of a squished mini-van or a '20s mob car). I made it home in record time from the airport ('bout an hour door to door) and freaked out my family (yes dad, I got fired that's why I'm home).

Getting up the next day was sooo hard! (felt like 4am BC time, ouch!) Went to the Markham office for the day, got to chat with some people I work with (nice to have the face time) and left around 4 so I didn't fall asleep on the drive home. Did the same thing on Thursday, but stopped by Markville to meet up with Lesley for a little shopping. Didn't buy anything, but played fashion consultant for Lesley.

Good Friday was fun but tiring. Long day with too much family; I'm used to the quietness of my apartment and the lack of family in BC now.



Saturday I went to the P-dot. Ahh the P-dot, how I miss you at times! Let's see, I had old friends, a new friend, Charlotte Anne's for dinner (I'd fly back for their food alone!), McDonald's hot fudge sundaes, a sleepover, Smitty's for breakfast, surprising an old friend and shopping!



I've been looking for a Timbuk2 bag in Vancouver, but never seemed to find one I liked (right colour and size). Funny how I managed to find a nice one in the P-Dot (go Wild Rock!!). So with only a second thought about the colours (there was one that was black/blue/black) this one was bought and was set to come home with me. Yay!!

Sunday night was dinner out for the family April birthdays. Here's where the week starts its' decent downhill. I'll spare you the gory details, but my driving was criticized yet again and I finally had enough. I got mad and over the next 2 days barely saw and talked to my family. They didn't really even say goodbye to me. Thanks guys.

Monday and Tuesday I had full day training, which was really good. I learned a lot actually; let's hope I can use it at my own office. Monday night I went to Lisa's after work because she wasn't at good friday. It was great to see her and we got to catch up, look at the wedding photos and just chill out. I miss that. It's hard sometimes being away and missing those little things. Ah well, I guess it makes me appreciate them even more when they do happen now.

Tuesday after training I went to Yorkdale so I could get my keyboard swapped out on my laptop (the numbers/letters are rubbing off and it's under warranty so why not?). Traffic was a bitch, the 2 keyboards they had for my laptop were french canadian and Phil left early that day so I didn't get to see him. Complete waste of a trip. And to top it all off I started getting sick that day.

So to make a long story short, work was good, and the rest was hit and miss and I was very happy when we touched down in Vancouver.

Welcome home to me.

And the whole thing turns out wrong

This week has pretty much gone downhill since Sunday night. 2 more days left of the week, can it get any worse?

I'd give you more details at the moment, but since I'm not in the best of moods it's probably best to wait. I'll recap my trip to the T-Dot this weekend sometime...

P.S. - please send some happy thoughts my way...I sure could use them!

Isn't it ironic?

So I went out for a walk tonight. Not too far, just down the street a few blocks, turned right, down a few more blocks, went to Canadian Tire and picked up a few things, walked home.

Anyways, during the first part of my walk I went by the BC Cancer Agency. There were two people outside smoking.

Ironic, no?

Don't waste the pretty

I promise to no longer waste the pretty.

I will realize that when a guy doesn't call or email or make plans to see me, that he just isn't that into me.

I will believe when someone tells me something about themselves - even if it's something not so good.

I will remember that better than nothing is not good enough for me and that no answer is my answer.

I will learn to be happy with myself, for myself and by myself.

I will not rationalize bad behaviour.

I will not waste my time with someone who isn't as into me as I am into them.

Because above all else, L'Oreal is right: I am worth it!