Let's start with the obvious, 197 days left until departure. I know I am driving everyone crazy by talking about my trip constantly, but I don't care. I am happy and I can't wait, and I'll say it as many times as I want.
My 2011 resolution. I don't think I've really been serious about making a resolution at New Year's before, I've mainly only stated stuff I wish would happen. This year was different. The last few months of 2010 were pretty tough on me, work-related, and then with the fantastic summer I had in Quebec as well, I needed to get my priorities straightened out. It all came down to me formulating a resolution shortly before midnight: My main focus in 2011 is going to me, I am going to become the most important person in my life. If you know me at all, you know this was a big step for me. And no, my resolution was not to quit smoking, I knew I would be able to do it, and my deadline was January 4th, when I would come back in Ontario. (Lots of people have asked me if it was a resolution and that I wasn't able to do it at midnight... Who is crazy enough to quit smoking in a middle of a drinking party? Not me for sure)
Anyways, so far so good. I have felt more at peace this year so far than I have in a long time. I quit smoking, I pretty quit drinking caffeine, I changed and modified my attitude at work, revised my priorities and made some big decisions about my life, not to be constantly torn between 2 provinces. It was a bit sad to say Good-Bye to everyone in Quebec, but if I ever want to adapt to life here, I have to give it a real shot here. My family understood and said they would visit. As for friends, well I explained it differently, I said I was saving every penny for my trip in September and wouldn't have much vacation days left, I'd save my last week for Xmas. I was very disappointed to see that most of them didn't get it, as it took only a couple weeks until I had facebook messages asking me when I was coming back.... But I decided to see it as a way to express that they miss me. Let's see if anybody visits me this year...
I moved here November 1st, 2008, little more than 2 years ago. I've had my brother sleep over my house 1 night the first summer, on his way back to from Niagara Falls and then I had a couple friends stay over at my house this summer, on our road-trip to Canada Wonderland. (I won't go into this one, as it really didn't go as well as planned and I'm still a bit sad about it) But the point is, that's really not a lot. I almost felt I had to force those 2 visits. That's also part of the reason why I am trying not to go back to Quebec this year. Saving the money is a good excuse, but my life is here now, people who want to be in it have to come and see what it's like :P I'm rambling, it's early and I haven't had my tea yet. Speaking of, is that the kettle yelling at me?
Back. aaaaah, Vanilla tea, it makes me sooooo happy.
A little more on the Ontario vs Quebec dilemma. Deep down inside, I want to go back. Not desperately enough to just drop everything and run away, but eventually, when opportunity arise, I think I will go back. There is nothing really that keeps me here. My house? It's a lease, until we buy a house, I can leave whenever I want, and I keep stalling on the buying. My job? Well we have work-from-home capacities, so if I really really wanted, I'm pretty sure I could convince them to let me go. But I would rather wait for opportunities, who knows what's for me in the future. Let's wait and see. I am single, unattached, so it should be easy for me. But it's not. What really keeps me here? Rick. I won't go into details here, it might not even be for the reasons you think/suspect, but he is my best friend and I am not leaving him behind for just any reason. So, until, I am offered to go back and it is worth it, I am staying right here. And that also includes not going back all the time for weekends, not only is it expensive but it is also hard to find my place. So here is where I am and that's where I'll be for the next while. And I'll be making the best of it.
I do not want to talk about work too much or in too many details, but I gotta share this epic moment. I really did say, in a meeting, that I wasn't here to make friends but to get things done. hahahahahhaha. I still can't believe I said that. I didn't mean it in a rude way, we were comparing results of a "behavior" profile tests thingy, and mine was very different than everybody else. Let's say everybody had a big "Social" aspect as a priority, when mine was underground. Don't get me wrong, I am bubbly and nice and love people, but when it comes to work, my number 1 priority is the Service/Customer, not making sure everybody is happy with each other. Anyways, a little big off topic, but I had to share it. Made me proud that I was able to explain myself so clearly, without any fear of rejection or judgement.
Anyways, that was a little insight at what's going on in my head, which is probably a nice change from my talking constantly about my trip. (You should see me researching for 2012, can't make up my mind between London-Paris-Rome or going to Australia.......)
Alrighty, TGIF people, Enjoy!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Random thoughts and stories
Yesterday, I had to take on some Overtime, so I was basically working a double-shift. So I decided to work from home. I set myself up a pretty decent desk, without keeping Rick from enjoying his day as well. We have also worked a schedule for him to work out while I take my lunch, to avoid any stupid background noise while I'm on the phone.
Anyways, yesterday I had this craving to watch the old Batman movies. And as the evenings are usually pretty quiet at work (I used to bring my laptop at work and watch some TV) well I figured I could watch at least the first one. Here is what happened:
I am bringing my laptop table from upstairs next to me desk.
Rick: What are you doing? Why do you need that? You have 2 desks already.
Me: I know, I know but this is going to be for my laptop, not the work one, my own. I think that I'll try to watch a movie tonight. Where are your old Batman movies?
Rick: You realise there's a giant TV right behind you, yes?
Me: I know, but I wouldn't feel comfortable sitting on the couch to watch a movie, my phone will ring a couple times before I get back to my desk. So I'll just use my laptop, so that I can stay at my desk.
Rick (Giving me a puzzled look): How about you sit at your desk and turn around to watch the movie on the TV?
Me: Oh, right. I'm stupid. I don't need my laptop then. Where are your movies again?
And that would be me. Sometimes I'm not too bright lol.
On another note, it's been 4 weeks that I've stopped smoking. I think the worse is over, I barely think about it anymore. The smell doesn't bug me at all, the only thing is the smoke is scratching my throat if I'm in a car with a smoker while they are smoking, which gives Rick another reason to make fun of me.
213 days until Greece, everybody keeps telling me my day in Egypt will get cancelled, to be careful and that it's dangerous. I have been following the news too, and I am glad I was not planning to go anytime soon. Things will be back to normal in September, and if not, it's just a day, they will just have to change our itins, I pick 1 more day in Turkey, let's go see the Ephesus instead of just Istanbul, that way I won't have to go back teehee.
As for my weekend after the tour, I was looking into going to the 2 islands I wanted to see but were not included in the tour, Santorini and Corfu, but it is a bit of a pain to plan. And a bit expensive. It's either a ferry/bus plane ride (so min. 100 euros, one way) or a whole day in the bus/ferry and still fairly expensive. I think I'll stay in Athens instead, which was my first idea anyways. There is a bunch of museums to see, and I don't think any of them are included in my tour's visits. I also want to go outside of Athens, to see this beach (can't remember the name right now) and go see Poseidon's Temple overlooking the sea.
I also had this genius idea. I'm gonna get a tattoo in Athens, what better way to forever be reminded of my dream trip?
And the fact that I always want more tattoos, it's been 2 years since the last one. My issue is that I'm picky with designs but especially with spots on my body, can't ever decide where to add more. I've had my moon on my left shoulder since I was 17 years old, got my pentagram on my forearm 6 years later (I have some regrets about that one, I waited long enough to be sure, but chose a bad artist) and got my sun on my right shoulder here in Ontario my 1st summer, about 2 years ago.
Last year I got an appointment to get a shooting star, kinda behind my left ear, you know, cute, discrete and feminine and totally me since I'm missing a star tattoo. I paid my deposit, chose my design and was told to come back the week after. I showed up and the shop was closed. I was pissed. I went again the next day and as I showed up they were walking away. The guy said they had some emergency and would re-schedule me next week and give me a discount. Whatever. I only showed up the week after because I paid them 50$ already. When I did, the guy was busy with a customer and the lady at the front desk was helping a bunch of brats choosing tongue rings (shudder)... I waited very patiently for over half an hour. Then the lady started apologising to me, saying she meant to call me to report my apt., apparently they hadn't received their shipment with the special type of needles needed to tattoo on the neck. They said they could re-schedule me next week. After all that time wasted, I asked for my deposit back and left, never to go back.
But I want more, I just can't really decide where. I set my mind on a fairy on my left arm, but that idea stopped being really exciting after a while. That's when I was reminded of this great design, a Greek Key. OK, I probably don't want it on my wrist, but I love the idea. Maybe around my left ankle? Since I have an issue with feet and barely show mine ever, it's not like the entire world would see it. Or maybe as a ring around my thumb, that'd be kool too. Also something I'd really like would be a single word on my back, back of the neck, between the sun and the moon: πιστεύουν
It means Believe. I love the idea. Maybe not getting both, I'm looking into a way to get make the 2 ideas into 1, but I'm still pondering over it. I'll be getting one once in Greece that's for sure.
I have a third of the money for my trip saved up. I'm working really hard on getting the rest, but my plan is working perfectly until now. And receiving my passport in the mail last week made it all seem more real. It was very exciting. All the planning is going really well, I'm making new lists everyday, researching and shopping online to get the best deals for what I want. I already downloaded hundreds of Books for my Kindle, just waiting for the charger and cables I bought on Ebay to be delivered. Extra memory cards for the camera were provided by Rick as well as the charger for the Ipod. I still have to buy an "European" plug thingy converter but that can wait. 213 days doesn't seem so far away now, when I think about everything I need to prepare :)
Other than my recent craving for the old Batman movies (I'll be watching Batman Returns tonight) I am now up to Season 8 ep. 5 for my Smallville. Still loving it. I'm afraid I'm turning into a bigger geek than I already was. I'm also obssessed with my new Dynasty Warriors 6 Xbox game. I should have stuck to playing World of Warcraft lol
That's it for now, I shall try to be here more often, it was a while since my last post....
Anyways, yesterday I had this craving to watch the old Batman movies. And as the evenings are usually pretty quiet at work (I used to bring my laptop at work and watch some TV) well I figured I could watch at least the first one. Here is what happened:
I am bringing my laptop table from upstairs next to me desk.
Rick: What are you doing? Why do you need that? You have 2 desks already.
Me: I know, I know but this is going to be for my laptop, not the work one, my own. I think that I'll try to watch a movie tonight. Where are your old Batman movies?
Rick: You realise there's a giant TV right behind you, yes?
Me: I know, but I wouldn't feel comfortable sitting on the couch to watch a movie, my phone will ring a couple times before I get back to my desk. So I'll just use my laptop, so that I can stay at my desk.
Rick (Giving me a puzzled look): How about you sit at your desk and turn around to watch the movie on the TV?
Me: Oh, right. I'm stupid. I don't need my laptop then. Where are your movies again?
And that would be me. Sometimes I'm not too bright lol.
On another note, it's been 4 weeks that I've stopped smoking. I think the worse is over, I barely think about it anymore. The smell doesn't bug me at all, the only thing is the smoke is scratching my throat if I'm in a car with a smoker while they are smoking, which gives Rick another reason to make fun of me.
213 days until Greece, everybody keeps telling me my day in Egypt will get cancelled, to be careful and that it's dangerous. I have been following the news too, and I am glad I was not planning to go anytime soon. Things will be back to normal in September, and if not, it's just a day, they will just have to change our itins, I pick 1 more day in Turkey, let's go see the Ephesus instead of just Istanbul, that way I won't have to go back teehee.
As for my weekend after the tour, I was looking into going to the 2 islands I wanted to see but were not included in the tour, Santorini and Corfu, but it is a bit of a pain to plan. And a bit expensive. It's either a ferry/bus plane ride (so min. 100 euros, one way) or a whole day in the bus/ferry and still fairly expensive. I think I'll stay in Athens instead, which was my first idea anyways. There is a bunch of museums to see, and I don't think any of them are included in my tour's visits. I also want to go outside of Athens, to see this beach (can't remember the name right now) and go see Poseidon's Temple overlooking the sea.
I also had this genius idea. I'm gonna get a tattoo in Athens, what better way to forever be reminded of my dream trip?
And the fact that I always want more tattoos, it's been 2 years since the last one. My issue is that I'm picky with designs but especially with spots on my body, can't ever decide where to add more. I've had my moon on my left shoulder since I was 17 years old, got my pentagram on my forearm 6 years later (I have some regrets about that one, I waited long enough to be sure, but chose a bad artist) and got my sun on my right shoulder here in Ontario my 1st summer, about 2 years ago.
Last year I got an appointment to get a shooting star, kinda behind my left ear, you know, cute, discrete and feminine and totally me since I'm missing a star tattoo. I paid my deposit, chose my design and was told to come back the week after. I showed up and the shop was closed. I was pissed. I went again the next day and as I showed up they were walking away. The guy said they had some emergency and would re-schedule me next week and give me a discount. Whatever. I only showed up the week after because I paid them 50$ already. When I did, the guy was busy with a customer and the lady at the front desk was helping a bunch of brats choosing tongue rings (shudder)... I waited very patiently for over half an hour. Then the lady started apologising to me, saying she meant to call me to report my apt., apparently they hadn't received their shipment with the special type of needles needed to tattoo on the neck. They said they could re-schedule me next week. After all that time wasted, I asked for my deposit back and left, never to go back.
But I want more, I just can't really decide where. I set my mind on a fairy on my left arm, but that idea stopped being really exciting after a while. That's when I was reminded of this great design, a Greek Key. OK, I probably don't want it on my wrist, but I love the idea. Maybe around my left ankle? Since I have an issue with feet and barely show mine ever, it's not like the entire world would see it. Or maybe as a ring around my thumb, that'd be kool too. Also something I'd really like would be a single word on my back, back of the neck, between the sun and the moon: πιστεύουν
It means Believe. I love the idea. Maybe not getting both, I'm looking into a way to get make the 2 ideas into 1, but I'm still pondering over it. I'll be getting one once in Greece that's for sure.
I have a third of the money for my trip saved up. I'm working really hard on getting the rest, but my plan is working perfectly until now. And receiving my passport in the mail last week made it all seem more real. It was very exciting. All the planning is going really well, I'm making new lists everyday, researching and shopping online to get the best deals for what I want. I already downloaded hundreds of Books for my Kindle, just waiting for the charger and cables I bought on Ebay to be delivered. Extra memory cards for the camera were provided by Rick as well as the charger for the Ipod. I still have to buy an "European" plug thingy converter but that can wait. 213 days doesn't seem so far away now, when I think about everything I need to prepare :)
Other than my recent craving for the old Batman movies (I'll be watching Batman Returns tonight) I am now up to Season 8 ep. 5 for my Smallville. Still loving it. I'm afraid I'm turning into a bigger geek than I already was. I'm also obssessed with my new Dynasty Warriors 6 Xbox game. I should have stuck to playing World of Warcraft lol
That's it for now, I shall try to be here more often, it was a while since my last post....
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