The One Where I Start My Life

So, how's it going? I haven't really had much to post about lately. But that has changed this week (it's funny what you can accomplish when you just do something).

First, I've been wanting to donate something (other than the growing pile of clothes and various items that will be heading to Sally Ann's tomorrow), the usual choices are time and/or money. Since I don't really have a lot of extra money (still paying off moving to Van. Long process, but well worth it!), my remaining choice is time. I spent some time online a while back looking into some different volunteer opportunities. Lots of positions, but not many worked for my schedule. The one that did is Big Sisters. It's quite the process (info session, application, interview, criminal records check) and so it should be. So anyways, I'm registered for an info session in a couple weeks. I'll keep you posted!

Second, I've been wanting to get more exercise in my life. I love walking and want to learn to run, eventually anyways. Backing up a couple of months, Kenny kindly gave me a gift certificate to The Running Room for my birthday. Isn't he the bestest!? (Really he just wanted me to stop looking at running shoes and buy some already!). Anyways, yesterday I decided it was time to stop wasting time and being lazy and just get my butt to The Running Room already. So off I went last night, rain and all. Thankfully I was the only customer in the store. They watched me walk and declared I'm a neutral, high arched, wide foot-ed kinda girl. This put me in the yellow grouping. I tried on a five or six pairs of shoes and walked a little to test them out. I finally decided on the Saucony Grid Triumph 3. They even come in Silver/Orange! I wore them at work today to make sure they were comfy and so far so good. I'm sure they'll get a little more comfy the more I walk/run in them, but they seem to be quite stable/supportive and c'mon people, they're orange!

So that's that. I'm getting started on my life. 'Bout time, I'd say!

We are family!

My great Aunt and Uncle were visiting Vancouver this week. They took the Via train starting from Toronto last Saturday morning and arrived in Vancouver Tuesday morning. They stayed at a hotel downtown and did some sightseeing during the day while I was at work (I didn't have enough vacation days to take any while they were here). I went to their hotel after work on Wednesday and we had dinner at Milestone's a few blocks away. I had some stuff to do on Thursday so they were on their own. Friday I met them again after work at their hotel and then we stopped by the beach while the sun was setting and my uncle took a few pictures. Then it was off to The Macaroni Grill! It was a very nice place, a mansion basically, complete with valet parking (which, of course, we took advantage of!). It was super yummy and as a nice suprise, the table next to us had a birthday. This was great because one of the kitchen staff came out and sang Happy Birthday, in Italian Opera no less! Here's a pic of us:



Then on Saturday morning I picked them up and showed them my apartment. Then it was off to lunch at the The Bread Garden before it was time to take them to the airport.

All in all, a great visit!

Is this me?

I found characteristics associated with your birth month online somewhere. Here is July's:

Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Spazzy at times. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

So, what do you think? Does this sound like me?

Goodbye to Saturday...

A quick way to ruin a Saturday? Sleep in 'til 11am and wake up with a migraine.

8 hours later and it's better but still here.

What have I done since waking up, you ask? A lot of quality time with the tv, couch and internet.

Boo to the migraine!

I've never felt the need to lose control*

You know it's true, I haven't ever felt the need to lose control. A while back some co-workers and I were out for breakfast and the topic turned to high school and how everyone 'tested' their parents. Drinking underage, staying out really late, you know the usual kind of things young people tend to do. But I had nothing to contribute to the conversation. I haven't ever broken curfew (probably because I didn't really have one). I've never been drunk (or really consumed much alcohol). All things considered, I was a pretty good kid (I think anyways).

So anyways, it got me thinking lately after hearing those lyrics. I just never felt the need to do any of those things. Which makes me wonder why. Is it a good thing? Maybe I just need to let go a little. Or maybe it's just that I could've drank at home if I'd wanted to. And I didn't have a curfew per se. I guess I never felt the need to lose control because no one was trying to control me or my actions (as long as I was within reason).

And as we all know, I do tend to be quite logical and reasonable.

*lyrics from the Jesse McCartney song 'Right Where You Want Me'.

What do you mean?

So I had a dream last night (this is a big deal because I remembered it, something I rarely do). It's the second time that I've had this type of dream. And I don't like it.

While I can't remember the details, basically I've either lost my wallet or had it stolen (I'm not exactly sure which). What I do remember is feeling very much like my whole world was lost and I was very stressed out. Being that it's the second time I've had this dream I decided to look it up. Here's what I found from Dream Moods:

Wallet

To see a wallet in your dream, symbolizes financial resources or self-identification.

To dream that your wallet has been stolen, indicates that someone may be trying to take advantage of you.

To dream that you lost your wallet, suggests that you need to be more cautious and careful about your spending and finances. You need to be more responsible with your money. Alternatively, it indicates that you are losing touch with your true identity.

I think it was stolen in last night's dream, so the question now becomes who's trying to take advantage of me.

Is it you?

Happy Anniversary!

So it's been two years exactly since Kenny and I arrived in Vancouver!

It's been super fun and I'm excited for the next two years!