Pan Am Playing

Yesterday we went swimming at the Pan Am Pool. James, Chris, me, Amy and Doug went. Me and Amy agreed that the facility is so different, but still the same. They didn't have any of the high diving boards open, so the furthest we went up was the 5 meter. I did my first one and half off the 1 meter spring diving board. That is I did a front flip into a dive. I've never done that before and I was a little scared too, but it was alright. I had to do it twice though, because Chris missed the first one. Doug and James were much better divers though. Doug kinda showed off to the other swimmers, they thought he was so cool....which of course he is!

Christmas Sledding

Part of our Christmas day celebrations included tobogganing by the Phoenix Rec Center in Headingley. Tom, Chris, Richard, and I headed out. The weather was great, and it was a lot of fun.

We also went down by the train tracks and sledded out onto the river. Good times.

Technically Richard wasn't supposed to be in this one, but I love the face.

Boxing Day

Keeping up with tradition, yesterday we went shopping! Oh how I love the mall, overcrowded with people of all race and ethnicity, shopping to their little hearts desire! What a wonderful world!

Anywho, here is what I picked up: one green shirt - $10.00, a bunch of head bands - 5 for $10.00 (I got four, Amy got one), white rimmed sunglasses - 2 for $10.00 (Amy and I both got a pair), Body Shop scents and make-up (no sale on this purchase, so I won't divulge how much I spent cause it was too much), black fleece jacket - $15.00. I think that’s all. Chris got ski goggles and a really nice shirt, both on sale too. Amy bought two pairs of shorts - $2.50 each. The shorts were definitely the best deal!

We also all went to the National Treasure sequel yesterday with the family which I thought was really good.

The end.

Stranded in the Prairies

Many of you probably are already aware of Chris and mine’s adventure, but I’ll fill you in anyways. We left early Saturday morning (5 am) from Edmonton to drive to Winnipeg in our 1994 Nissan Maxima. We were making great time, rode into Regina for a gas refill at 12:30pm. I was stopped at the street light ready to turn, and when the light turns green, I press on the gas to drive but nothing happens. We were stuck. The car kept running, but we couldn't move. After getting help from some nice Reginian citizens, we were pushed into a gas station. After many hours on the phone (thank goodness we borrowed a cell phone), a tow ride, and seeing a mechanic, it was diagnosed as a blown transmission. Chris and I took everything in stride, and were keeping spirits until we found out we couldn't rent a car to drive to Winnipeg, because they wouldn't allow us to cross the border. That was the breaking point for me. Eventually though we made it to a hotel (thanks to a nice lady at the mechanics). Our room had a door to the pool and hot tub, so right a way we took a hot tub to relax. After a good meal (chicken souvlaki, rice and steamed vegetables for me, 7th Heaven Lasagna and ceasar salad for Chris, with a Tiger Layered Chocolate dessert) we felt much better. Our rescue team consisting of Doug Cutts and Richard arrived at our hotel room 3:30 in the morning. We all slept till about 9 am and then headed back to Headingley. It was great trip back. We played N64 in the van, and watched a movie on our lap top, and got to our house at 3:00pm.

So now we have arrived. Our car is in Regina, and it's yet to be determined what we'll do with it. It's Christmas Eve. We've just eaten cabbage rolls and ham. Dad is spreading the gifts under the tree (we've got more already out this year, then we had total for the last two years!!!), and things are looking great. I am excited to spend time with family and friends.

Merry Christmas to all and all a good night!

Last Day

So today is the last day. I've already cleaned off most of my desk. Sad :( But not really because I am so excited to go to Headingley for Christmas, and see most everyone, and go back to school - all of these things seem to mask the bit of sad for leaving.

Sugar Overdose

I have realized ( though I think I already knew), that I don't have much will power at all. At work the past few days we have had so many goodies! And most of them seem to end up right by my desk. So every time someone comes over to get one, I am reminded they are there, and just how tasty they are. For example, we've had all sorts of cookies; peanut butter, chocolate, ginger bread, short bread, etc., butter tarts, nanimo bars (a favorite of mine - I also got some from my visiting teachers, mmmm so good!!), pleanty of boxes of chocolates, poppycock, and then cake yesterday for me since its my last week. This morning I woke up with a sugar hang over. It wasn't fun. So today I decided I will chew lots of gum, and stick to my soup and crackers lunch, and christmas oranges! (But we'll see how long that actually lasts)

Turkey

Saturday night was my office Christmas party. We had it at the Shaw Conference Center. It was pretty big. There are six companies owned by the same family. We had drinks and hors d'oeuvres - some type of smoked salmon and grilled peppers and something else fancy smancy. Then we had a turkey dinner. They served you your soup, then salad, and then a plate with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and vegetables. Then they bring a whole turkey to your table and someone has to carve it. So I was nominated. I even got a chef's hat and apron. It was pretty good. No good door prizes like John though, too bad.