Have decided that I will start writing blog posts in Word then cut & Paste to blog…hopefully this will result in fewer spelling and grammar mistakes! I know there is spell check on blogger (can hear Becky R saying that as I type..but it bites..it doesn’t have half the words I use in the dictionary and they are simple words like ‘something’).
So it is my favorite day of the week. Why Thursday? You might ask(if you were really bored and had nothing better to spend your time thinking about).Well..Thursday is like the precursor to everything good (i.e.the weekend).Is point in time when you can create high expectations and imagine things turning out just as you wish ..hmm am getting de ja vu here..perhaps I have mentioned my affinity for Thursday before?
And don’t feel bad for me if you’ve read Jen’s blog and realised I am skipping out on London…my day will come..and I will be sure to avoid the 12 hour, overnight bus option..as appealing as that is..
On happy happy joy joy note – finally got confirmation of address in Edinburgh so I can open a bank account. Having a bank account – not one of those things one spends their spare time wishing for..until you don’t have one. Believe me. So now I can join the gym, have money sent directly into my account and return to my debiting ways…..la la la
Tuesday night Jen, Keri & I went to a pub that has a magician on Tuesday nights. He was pretty cool..even though he didn’t have balloons as Keri suspected he would. He did promise that he’d bring balloons next time if we emailed to let him know of our arrival. We have to return anyway…or should I say..Keri has to return to the bar :)
Last night was even more exciting than the magic show..Jen & I went jogging in the rain, followed by grocery shopping in the rain..then having girl talk (not in the rain, but in comfort of kitchen)
Tonight I think we will be at Filthy’s for karaoke. Have just recently learned that there are McNasty’s all over..even in Canada. Personally think PEI could do with one..although quite sure the clientele could not live up to Edinburgh standards…
'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.' Robert Frost
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Back Again today..having eaten my lunch very fast (roll & Green apple..ultra healthy oh yeah) I have about 20 mins to write on blog today! Happy Happy Joy Joy! Acutally am wondering whether this blogging at lunch thing may be rather anti-social..could go to cafeteria with co-workers I suppose, but would feel rather out of place being only one with lunch from home ( I refuse to buy lunch..way too expensive..am quite sure that in time this will not be consideration..but am just too po at the mo).
In any case..my plan to make sure everyone on team knows and remembers who I am is simple..bring in Candy/Sweeties - specifically a big bag of Celebrations (these little mini-chocolate bar type things...yummy and not necessarily cheap). Some might question whether this would be an attempt on my part to bypass self-imposed NO BUYING CANDY rule..and the simple answer would be: Yes, yes it is. But whatever..clothes I bought jsut ebfore leaving are falling off me (ok..it hasn't actually happened yet,that would be extremely embarassing..but a few close calls)
So..news of the day - well,other than catching up on sleep, not a whole lot to report. Last night we all just chillaxed at the flat, save for the mini-jog that Jen & I took..we are getting too fast for our own good. As for my thoughts on the jogging (Jen thinks it is getting bland),I would have to say there are better ways to get exercise..my fav is likely dancing..but would not be opposed to joining football team or building a swimming pool (must be heated though!) .
In other random thoughts:
Completely forgot about this, but before I left Canada I went into teh Schol of BUsiness and picked up my new diploma/degree (since I skipped out on Graduation..how horrible of me..so everyone says anyway..I still say Myrtle'sStep Class was more enjoyable way to spend Saturday morning! ).Anyway..according to diploma my Bachelor of ARTS degree has officially been converted to a Bachelor of Business Admin with Honours. That's quite the leap..from William Shakespeare to Adam Smith. So I now have Bachelor of Business with Co-op and Bachelor of Arts converted to BBA with Honours. Am actually starting to consider possible ways I could use this to my advantage in 'Catch Me If You Can' type of way . The reason I mention this is simple..I am too lazy to send an email to Mom asking whether she's had a chance to check in with Registrar's Office...so Hint Hint (But know you are busy and no hurry for degree...apparently they are of little/no value on this side of the Atlantic anyway!)
Keri & Jen are going to London this weekend, leaving me all to my own devices in Edinburgh. Am slightly concerned that I may use those devices to my own demise :) Nah..all is good..will find myself some cool replacements (as if these two gals could be replaced) and rock out. Other option is to visit Aberdeen girls and listen to Elton John(fromoutside walls of stadiuma twhich he is playing). Enticing, but I'm just not sure....will see.
Funnels - they had better be plentiful over here..we've yet to go on a funnel-hunt, but we've got big plans to which funnel(s) are central to execution...ahem. Not to worry...we are responsible with funnels!
Stores close much too early...normally at 6.00 in the evening. How am I supposed to frivilously spend all the money I don't have if the stores aren't open?? This sitch is particularly disturbing given that there are stil five hours of perfectly good daylight out...shopping in the day, drinking in the evening, sleeping in the wee hours of the morn..that is how it is supposed to go..but store hours and excessive daylight here have made things a bit screwy.
K..that's all the time I have for today. Tonight = Magic + Fish & Chips! Could it get any better??
In any case..my plan to make sure everyone on team knows and remembers who I am is simple..bring in Candy/Sweeties - specifically a big bag of Celebrations (these little mini-chocolate bar type things...yummy and not necessarily cheap). Some might question whether this would be an attempt on my part to bypass self-imposed NO BUYING CANDY rule..and the simple answer would be: Yes, yes it is. But whatever..clothes I bought jsut ebfore leaving are falling off me (ok..it hasn't actually happened yet,that would be extremely embarassing..but a few close calls)
So..news of the day - well,other than catching up on sleep, not a whole lot to report. Last night we all just chillaxed at the flat, save for the mini-jog that Jen & I took..we are getting too fast for our own good. As for my thoughts on the jogging (Jen thinks it is getting bland),I would have to say there are better ways to get exercise..my fav is likely dancing..but would not be opposed to joining football team or building a swimming pool (must be heated though!) .
In other random thoughts:
Completely forgot about this, but before I left Canada I went into teh Schol of BUsiness and picked up my new diploma/degree (since I skipped out on Graduation..how horrible of me..so everyone says anyway..I still say Myrtle'sStep Class was more enjoyable way to spend Saturday morning! ).Anyway..according to diploma my Bachelor of ARTS degree has officially been converted to a Bachelor of Business Admin with Honours. That's quite the leap..from William Shakespeare to Adam Smith. So I now have Bachelor of Business with Co-op and Bachelor of Arts converted to BBA with Honours. Am actually starting to consider possible ways I could use this to my advantage in 'Catch Me If You Can' type of way . The reason I mention this is simple..I am too lazy to send an email to Mom asking whether she's had a chance to check in with Registrar's Office...so Hint Hint (But know you are busy and no hurry for degree...apparently they are of little/no value on this side of the Atlantic anyway!)
Keri & Jen are going to London this weekend, leaving me all to my own devices in Edinburgh. Am slightly concerned that I may use those devices to my own demise :) Nah..all is good..will find myself some cool replacements (as if these two gals could be replaced) and rock out. Other option is to visit Aberdeen girls and listen to Elton John(fromoutside walls of stadiuma twhich he is playing). Enticing, but I'm just not sure....will see.
Funnels - they had better be plentiful over here..we've yet to go on a funnel-hunt, but we've got big plans to which funnel(s) are central to execution...ahem. Not to worry...we are responsible with funnels!
Stores close much too early...normally at 6.00 in the evening. How am I supposed to frivilously spend all the money I don't have if the stores aren't open?? This sitch is particularly disturbing given that there are stil five hours of perfectly good daylight out...shopping in the day, drinking in the evening, sleeping in the wee hours of the morn..that is how it is supposed to go..but store hours and excessive daylight here have made things a bit screwy.
K..that's all the time I have for today. Tonight = Magic + Fish & Chips! Could it get any better??
Monday, June 14, 2004
OK..I have ten minutes left on my lunch hour *really only 30 mins..but anywho),so will ssee how much I can type. Theoretically I can type 58 words per minute so should eb able to type 580 words, but must factor in time to think, edit, post and such..shite..one minute already down.
OK..so apologies in advnace if this blog post makes no sense whatsoever (unlike all my other blog posts whicha re wonderfully construcuted and completly absent of spelling mistakes, half sentences and ...'s). You will have to forgive this Sleepless Shanadian...as she is operating on 2 hours of sleep. Yep, that's right...2 whole hours..from approximately 4.30 to 6.30 in teh am of this lovely MOnday morning (note to anyone woho may be wondering..it gets light around 4.00 a.m...JEnw as plannignto stay up some time to find out..well have now saved her the trouble).
N,normally such absence of sleep would be accompanied by Shandalous tale of me up to some sort of Shananigans,but, sadly, this was not the case on this particluar occassion. Was tucked under the covers by midnight. Perhaps mid-afternoon nap was not best idea...nor is thinking....or drinking Diet Coke in the late hours...that's all I'm saying.
On positive note..productivity at work has actually increased today..go figure.My theory..work is so mind-numbing that person doing work (that would be ME) should essentially lack any and all ability to process real thoughts (that is me TODAY only!!) While I am proud of productivity I am already starting to question teh point..have just beendelivered another pile of CEC's to do.teh workis never ending..the salary stays the same...am starting to understand how piecework pay can be motivator..will have to suggest this to HR. All in good time :) Best wait till I get my first paycheque and/or become indispensible to business before making such suggestions.
Quick recap of weekend (realy quick as I have one minute left!!)
Friday = mini pub crawl
Saturday = outing to Stirling where WIlliam Wallace defended Scotland from the English. Met up with gals from PEI and climbed 267 steps to top of Wallace monument. Reutrn to Edinburgh for evening out..Easy Drinking Whisky is really quite easy to drink..good night had by all
Sunday = Free Improv show, sleeping, shopping at newly discovered Tescoa dn watching football gameat McNasty's (am feeling need to post about sports and NHL results..but wil have to wait until tomorrow..back to productivity for me!)
Not bad for ten mins eh?
OK..so apologies in advnace if this blog post makes no sense whatsoever (unlike all my other blog posts whicha re wonderfully construcuted and completly absent of spelling mistakes, half sentences and ...'s). You will have to forgive this Sleepless Shanadian...as she is operating on 2 hours of sleep. Yep, that's right...2 whole hours..from approximately 4.30 to 6.30 in teh am of this lovely MOnday morning (note to anyone woho may be wondering..it gets light around 4.00 a.m...JEnw as plannignto stay up some time to find out..well have now saved her the trouble).
N,normally such absence of sleep would be accompanied by Shandalous tale of me up to some sort of Shananigans,but, sadly, this was not the case on this particluar occassion. Was tucked under the covers by midnight. Perhaps mid-afternoon nap was not best idea...nor is thinking....or drinking Diet Coke in the late hours...that's all I'm saying.
On positive note..productivity at work has actually increased today..go figure.My theory..work is so mind-numbing that person doing work (that would be ME) should essentially lack any and all ability to process real thoughts (that is me TODAY only!!) While I am proud of productivity I am already starting to question teh point..have just beendelivered another pile of CEC's to do.teh workis never ending..the salary stays the same...am starting to understand how piecework pay can be motivator..will have to suggest this to HR. All in good time :) Best wait till I get my first paycheque and/or become indispensible to business before making such suggestions.
Quick recap of weekend (realy quick as I have one minute left!!)
Friday = mini pub crawl
Saturday = outing to Stirling where WIlliam Wallace defended Scotland from the English. Met up with gals from PEI and climbed 267 steps to top of Wallace monument. Reutrn to Edinburgh for evening out..Easy Drinking Whisky is really quite easy to drink..good night had by all
Sunday = Free Improv show, sleeping, shopping at newly discovered Tescoa dn watching football gameat McNasty's (am feeling need to post about sports and NHL results..but wil have to wait until tomorrow..back to productivity for me!)
Not bad for ten mins eh?
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