Waiting

Blah, I'm tired of computers. I've been on my school laptop all day and my regular computer all evening and I can't escape! Why? Because there's nothing better to do with my time. I can't decorate yet due to lack of the proper supplies, I'm completely unmotivated to do anything work related, and I'm lacking in creative energy to cook or some such. Hence, I sit on the computer, whiling the time away wishing I had something better to do that didn't make my eyes tired.

I'm really bored too because I haven't seen much of my hubby the last 3 days and I'm waiting for him to come home.

I think I need a cat, simply for something to pet and entertain me. :P I won't write that on the "special color-coded survey" that determines your perfect kitty "pet match" or whatever. They'd prolly deny me access to visiting the shelter. Geez. The survey asks questions like how often you're home, how long your work,  your expectations in a cat, your "priorities", even your finances! Frankly, this sort of survey needs to be given to people wanting children, not cats. Then, maybe we'd have a lot less neglected children in this world, because we'd hold them accountable from the get-go. I have great respect for people who adopt, as they HAVE to prove they are worthy of being parents to some degree, while some who accidentally get knocked up have no business raising a cat, let alone a squalling, spendy, time-consuming infant.

I just want a cat . . . *sniff*

Haircut

I was supposed to post pictures of our apartment, but our place just wouldn't be nearly ready for pictures without our sofa in place which we're planning on getting this week, if possible.

So, to console you all, I'm posting my new haircut picture. I chopped off quite a bit, but I like the new look, and that's what counts.

And you even get a glimpse of our apartment as well. :P

Other than that, the car has some electrical issues, potentially expensive electrical issues. Yuk! We don't have tons of cash to spend on some silly car computer that shouldn't be having problems anyway. But, such is luck. Hopefully it's not as bad as I'm expecting.

Starving, but burnt tongue on the soup kinda day ....

Yeah, that's about how this day's gone so far. The morning went pretty well. I got to see my classrooms and my books, and my principal, and the office people and even some of the students. There was so much information to take in though, that it's all just a little too overwhelming to think about. :P This afternoon, my darling husband made lunch and then I had to run off to a car-consultation appoint. as my car has troubles starting properly. : ( I had to wait for an hour before they told me that they didn't have enough time to take my car apart to get to the real problem, as the problem is electrical, and therefore internal. I'll have to take it in for 24 hours or more this coming week. It could be just a minor wiring issue, it could need a new computer. But, I'm afraid to even hope for minor as its just one of those days. I went to IKEA to get some small furniture things for the apartment and after I wandered all over the entire megaplex finding what I needed, my feet were really tired of walking in high heels. I finally get out of there and then get stuck for an hour in traffic on my way home.

I should probably focus on the good things, as that would be smart and all, but I feel like eating chocolate and pouting until Micah gives me a backrub. Too bad he doesn't return home till 10pm.

Oh shoot! I just spilled that hot soup on my pants! :S Gotta run!

Darling commercial break

For a break in the unpacking business, a few pictures of my niece, who is now approximately 2 months old. Sadly, her family has seen fit to move far far away to one of the Southern states, so I'll only be seeing them all for major holidays from now on. :( Ah well, we all grow up and start relocating don't we?

I'm hoping to get this place in decent order by the weekend, so hopefully you'll see some pics by then. :)

Officially moved in!

Micah and I have our first place. It's quite nice for the price, if I say so myself. I'm not posting pictures until I have some of our junk unpacked. After all, I've gotta show off all the amazingly cute decor that we got from our wedding registries.

On a sad note, at least one of our new baking dishes broke. At least, that's how it sounds when you shake the box. I haven't been brave enough to assess the damage. Lots and lots to do on my part as well. I have new teacher orientation and meetings galore starting tomorrow. and I STILL haven't seen my classroom. Ack! Right now we're packing up the last bit of Micah's things from his old place and then we'll be in our new place permanently! :D More to come later.

We're homeless!

Well, at least we're bunking in my old bedroom at my parents house until the powers that be have declared us to be reliable enough to move into their "exclusive" apartments. It had better be soon! I've got myriad things to do before then to get ready for school and less and less time to do it in with each passing day. Currently, I live almost an hour's drive away from the school, making it difficult to get things I need to prepare (you know, things like seeing your classroom and getting your textbooks). I can't WAIT to just move and be done with it. Blah. I hate waiting . . . .

We arrived home Sat. and opened the rest of our presents last night. But, I don't think that that will be all we get, since our local church has hinted that they will be doing a wedding shower after the fact in Sept. Yay! As it is, people have been very helpful by actually getting gifts from our registry. The few deviants have gotten us something at the very least useful. All in all, we've got a boatload of awesome stuff. There, I found something I can't complain about. Unless of course I think about trying to move that boatload, which brings me back to my original problem. Oh lawsy lawsy lawsy . . . .

Noooo, not yet!

*sigh* and the honeymoon is over. My only consolation is that we'll do something every year on the same date. The only thing I'll not miss is the long drive to Banff and back. Today we missed our exit and then ended up having to take a really long roundabout way to get back using a map with very vague road names and some parts with no names at all. Needless to say, I was getting pretty cranky and half swearing at the highway, roads, signs, and anything in general. I'm sure Micah would tell you that it was scary. :P But, some chocolate and finally reaching the right road made things better, and then an actual meal a half an hour later made everything alllll better. In retrospect, I think I was starving which compounded the problem.

Thankfully, Micah has been with me through much worse, so he's getting kinda used to it by now. He's pretty good at not letting it get to him either. God bless him. ;) He's usually a very useful chill pill.

So now it's Saturday night and with nothing to do. Hmmmm, gonna go find the hubby and see if he has any suggestions....

Lazy Days

I'm laying in bed next to my handsome husband as the clock nears 11:20am. I'm munching on ritz crackers and we're trying to decide just how motivated we will be today. Sadly, today is our last day in Canmore, but we're going to break up the trip home as best as possible so that we can squeeze in a last few hurrahs.

Gosh, if this is how it is to be married at least a quarter of the time, then sign me up please. Oh wait, already did. :P I'm so lucky to have to my food-cooking, foot-massaging, back-rubbing, hubby with me. He's such a pleasure to be around.

Right now he's feeling a little under the spotlight because I keep looking over at him while writing. I think he's worried, perhaps he should be. Naw, darling, only good things ... this time.

More pictures to end! :D

The Iron Goat

What's that you ask? Why it's a mining train, that replaced the goats that used to pull the mining carts up here in Canmore. And it's also the name of a restaurant here. Micah and I decided to eat there this evening, and we had a lovely time. They are one of the few restaurants with a variety of vegetarian options and everything can even be made gluten free. Not to mention a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains. We sat on the patio and it actually felt a lil like summer time. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

The husband and I wanted to act like tourists today and we went up the gondola in Banff. It had a stupendous view, especially from the point that you can walk to after arriving at the top. Banff has what I call sticky clouds, because the clouds ooze over the mountainsides with amazing speed and seem to cling to them. We had a "sticky cloud" rising up over the side of the mountain as we were heading to the point. It was fantastic to watch as it oozed towards us. But, this cloud happened to be a hail depository and by the time we reached the point, it was in full swing. The combination of warm and cold air was doing a number on my hair by this time. The husband tells me that I had about 10 single hairs literally sticking straight up on my head. He tried taking a picture, but it was too wet. He and some other random guy had a good laugh as I stood there watching them. The husband didn't have a hood, so we rushed back to the gondola, just in time for the rain to stop. The elevation was 9000 feet and we were rushing so much (and I'm probably out of shape as well) that I had to put my head between my knees. I felt better shortly and we took a few more pictures and headed down.

We then toured Banff and bought our first Christmas ornament, a frosted glass ball that says Banff, Canada on the back and has a hand-painted branch with 2 sparrows. It's simple, yet beautiful. We plan on getting an ornament every unique place that we go.

There are too many places to visit around here and too few days. We will simply have to come back.

Over and out.

A taste of what's to come ....

Once I get back from my honeymoon that is. It was a long, loooooong drive to Banff, Alberta yesterday, and I fully plan on taking advantage of my opportunity to do nothing except enjoy my new husband. Thoroughly.

Sooo, I'll be posting more detailed posts about the wedding, which was just about perfect, when I get back. One pic though to wet your appetite!

Nerves?

Well, not really. Not yet at least. I'm more stressed with trying to figure out what all needs to be done, but I think I'll just leave all that complicated stuff to my beautiful cousin, Mel, who is the event coordinator. God bless all the people coming out to help. Even my sister's parents in law came 3 days early to help. We have more than 20 people staying out here with us to help! It's starting to get crowded. ;)

I'd better go, we're at the community center mooching internet because there's none at the house. I ought to be back there making sure people don't put too many ruffles and bows on everything (as I despise too many ruffles and bows)....

Bittersweet

I'm so excited to be getting married, and the week here at the house has been great so far. I've even had time to relax. I have a feeling though, that the last couple days before the wedding are going to be really hectic.

The only drawback is I woke up feeling nauseous, for no good reason (at least not in my mind). I had to lay in bed all morning long. I'm finally up now, but feeling all tired and weak. Blech.

Getting married is bittersweet, because I've so enjoyed reading all the wedding blogs, but now I won't have any real excuse to look at them now. : ( It just won't be the same, because I won't be able to gather any more ideas, it will be all done and over.

I think my goal for this week is to just cherish each moment, after all, it only happens once (ideally).

5 days, and one that note ...