R.I.P. Andy Hallett

Andy Hallett, AKA Angel's 'Lorne' passed away this week.

I always enjoyed watching him in Angel. HE always lightened the mood and made the whole show. I believe he was a true talent. And now he has passed on.

And may I just say, he was a very handsome man.

God bless.

Monday Morning

Another week has started!

I had an amazing weekend. Adam and I did so many great things together, it was amazing. I still find it hard to believe that after all that has happened in my life, and all the crap I've gone through, I finally found someone to love like this. I thought the only love that would feel this strong would have been the "first" but I was so very wrong. Not only is it an all-encompassing, passionate love, it's overwhelming, and makes me happy all of the time. Even in a crappy mood, just thinking about him makes me smile.

Hey.. wait a minute... maybe that's the secret to finding "the one". Someone who can break through PMS!

It's weird though. Instead of it being "me and Adam", it's "us". Everything before him just seems like a prelude to the rest of my life. I was talking to Ellen (hi Ellen!!!) about this the other day, and she completely understood what I meant (thank goodness). It's different. Everything else just isn't as important as the most important thing in my life: my relationship. That isn't to say that I don't love everyone else the same way as I always have, but it's just that I'm finally looking at the world in focus now. I finally get what everyone has always talked about. And that BS line about how you "just know" when you meet the right person, isn't BS. Which still seems impossible to me.

We're starting to get more and more things together for the camping season. I'm very excited, even though it's a little while off. I can't wait! It'll be wonderful! Backpacking and hiking and camping will be awesome! I'd like to get a kayak camp-out in there somewhere too. I tried to get people to do it last year, but no one was interested. But I know it'd be great fun, so I may just make it happen this year.

I have to admit, I was super jealous of you Alice, when you went dog sledding. That was another one of those things that I tried to make happen when I was living out west, but couldn't get enough people together. I can't wait to try it (you lucky duck!).

Jen U is in ballet this year, and Adam and I went to her showcase last night. It was awesome! There were all kinds of different dances: belly dance, jazz, swing, ballet, etc. They were about 5 minutes each, and just wonderful. I can't wait to go to another show like that one! And Jen was awesome.

It seems like ever since the new year every weekend I have a jam packed schedule. First with the move, then the unpack, then guests, guests and more guests, then our trip home, then this weekend was a bunch of little obligations. This coming weekend is crazy too. Meeting Mandi, Rae and Becky for dinner after they get back from Punta Cana on Saturday (so jealous), my mom's birthday dinner on Sunday, and Sabrina mentioned she might be coming in to stay on Friday. So crazy! Although it is nice to be well enough to finally see people after being a hermit for months and months. It's so nice. And whenever I get the chance, Adam and I sneak out for some active us time on the town, whether it be walking, shopping, or just hanging out. Being a shut in was no fun at all.

Adam is taking up a sport this spring, so I was thinking of trying to throw together another girls night on whatever night he has that. I'd like to do something fun each week like play volleyball, or take a cooking class, or hit the gym, walk the waterfront or have different people host a dinner or something. I'll have to see who's interested once I find out Adam's schedule.

Hmmm... I must make time to drink soon.

Well, I'm off to make a casserole for dinner and toss in some laundry. I think I'll sneak over and pick Adam up from work today. It's rainy, pretty, relaxing, and a good day to snuggle with my honey.

XOXO
~P

TGIF... wait... that doesn't matter to me. Hmmmm

Oh, just to remind everyone - tomorrow at 8:30 is Earth Hour. DON'T FORGET!


So much for a good night sleep last night. Argh. I think I finally got to sleep around 4am out of pure exhaustion. I even abandoned Adam and moved into the spare bedroom so he could get some sleep. Coughing sucks.

Still, I got up just after 11, and I've been cleaning since. Mandi and the girls are on their way here now, and I want this place to look decent. Not perfect, just decent. I don't have the energy for perfect. And with Capt Amazing at work right now, I'm battling the household stuff alone. Meh, I don't mind.

Alice, I was super happy to read the latest on your blog. Keep us in the loop! I can't wait to see you! If my thoughts are right, it would be in about a month, right? Awesome.

I am ready to be all healthy now. Where do I send the requisition? I'm sure it must be approved; I've more than paid my dues this year.

Although, all in all, I haven't had a bad year at all. I found the man of my dreams, moved from the barracks to a great apartment, furnished it, then moved in with the man of my dreams, got a kitty via cohabitation, got accepted to Dal, and paid off my car. And although I'm unemployed, I get to truly enjoy the summer, and I haven't done that since I was 16. What the heck do I have to complain about? Not a whole lot.

XOXO

~P

Fabulous new trailer for Angels and Demons - I cannot wait!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcE8QaKiTGk

So I'm sick. Had a scratchy throat the other day, and yesterday I lost my voice, and today the coughing, congestion and stuffy nose showed up. My poor sweet Adam had to stay home sick today too. The poor guy. I wish I could do something to help. I don't want him to get as sick as I am.

We had our massages cancelled today. My therapist was having issues with her plane getting in on time, and with us being so ill, it's likely for the best. Still.... a massage never feels bad. Although, stopping mid massage to cough and blow your nose might be anti-therapeutic.

I can't wait to see Mandi and the girls tomorrow night! Wahoo! It's been far too long since I've seen them. I can not wait.

We settled in and watched the last 2 episodes of Big Love. OMGoodness it's awesome. I can't believe more people aren't into it. I think that's hilarious. But, no one ever takes my work on these things anyway, so whatever. I'm just the one with frivolous girly taste. Meh. Their loss.

Bedtime! And Max is being supercute tonight. He pulled the big Puss In Boots look a few minutes ago. Heart-melter.

Oh Maren, I'll call tomorrow to hear about your excursion with HER, and to hear the latest. Hugs!

~ P

Awesomeness!

Check out the link for an AWESOME preview of the new Star Trek!

http://perezhilton.com/2009-03-25-were-not-even-a-trekie-but

Yay!!!

Oh, woke up without a voice today. Adam will have a very quiet night tonight. lol (Sorry gals, talking will have to be via email or FB for the day!)

Ellen crashed here the other night. It was so great to see her and hang out with her. I missed her.

Hmm... what to do now?

Monday....

What a weekend! I'm tuckered out :)

Tina came down for dinner last night, which was way yummy (Adam cooked). I don't remember the last time I ate enough to fill me. It was way awesome!

I met Adam's dad, his wife and step-siblings tonight. It went great. They were all very nice, and dinner turned out wonderful (if I do say so myself). I made a roast with a white potato/sweet potato mix and veggies. Yum!

Talked to Alice today. It was great to catch up and hear how things are going with her and Pascal. Can't wait to see her next month.

Ellen is coming over tonight after she gets off work. I was going to pick her up but weather is not cooperating. Silly winter ended last week. Didn't someone send the memo?

~ P

Valley trip a success!

Hello strange world.

So the trip this weekend was a great success. I sowed Adam my first apartment (in Wolfville), St Mary's Elementary (in Aylesford), Bargain Harley's, West Kings, and we made 6 visiting stops on in less than 24 hours. We were super busy! But it was nice. It felt good to get out to the valley. I haven't taken myself out there since June.

Saw Tina today, and we kicked back and relaxed to a Futurama movie (it was okay, her and Adam thought it was gut-busting). Ellen is coming over for a sleep over tomorrow (yayz!). I also get to meet Adam's father tomorrow for the first time (eek! nervous).

Filed my first unemployment report on Friday. Nothing interesting, although I really hope I did it right. I'm not overly sure. I'm sure they'll let me know if I didn't :/

Nothing exciting going on with me. Feeling relatively good. Still trying to sort out this whole gluten-free thing. It takes time.

Life is grand. I'm happily in love with my best friend, and things are going very well.

XOXO

~ P

Awesome Day!

What a great day today was. I met up with Adam after work and we walked the Dartmouth Harbourside trail, then came over on the ferry and stopped for some seafood. It was great! The sun was out, it was above zero, and to top it off: we were together. You can't beat that!

Love rocks.

See this? -----> This is me right now. Sleepy. Snoozy. Yawning.

The day has been great! Slept in (yay), had a nice sit down brunch with Adam (yay), found a decent gluten-free section of the Quinpool Superstore (yay), and met up with my sister and her family and brought them here to go swimming (yay), swam (double yay), and made a good supper (yay....again).

So all is good so far. Getting ready to slow down and go to bed soon. Soooo sleepy. Except there is a little girl in my bed right now, so that may prove to be a tad difficult. Oh well. I'll see if I can rope Krystal into painting my toenails. Doubtful, but I'll try.

XOXO

~P

Things

Things I Miss

1. New episodes of Charmed
2. Not having to be a grown up
3. Sleeping all day and knowing it's okay because nothing HAS to be done
4. PJ parties
5. Having Krystal paint my nails
6. Mum making my birthday cakes
7. Incense... as I got older I grew out of liking it, but I always enjoyed burning it when I was younger
8. In elementary school, Storm would come over on Friday nights, while our parents were at square dancing, and we'd make oatmeal cookies and watch Roberto Alomar.

Oh, those were the days. But I like these days better.

Tip of the Week

Do not eat Little Street's Brown Rice bread, or Quinoa bread. Ew.

***EDIT***

Do not eat wheat free brownies. Double ew.


~ P

Shopping Trip!

So in an effort to figure out if I have a gluten or wheat allergy, under the advisement of a dietitian, I have started to cut gluten foods out, to reintroduce on a controlled basis later.

I've been doing a lot of internet reading, and went to Planet Organic and Superstore today to get some new foods to try (they carry a lot of the same things, but Superstore is much cheaper). I'm very excited to try this gluten free pasta I bought. So excited! It feels like a new world of food is opening to me. I'm excited to try all sorts of new recipes. And I'll have to alter my pizza recipe, and see how it turns out. Should be interesting! But it won't be all that difficult. At least I don't think so. Who cares if I can't eat fast food? Blah! I was at the Mongoli Grill the other night, and they offer a ton of gluten-free options. Practically their whole menu!

I think it should be interesting and exciting!

XOXO

~P

** Edit - pasta was delish! A slight difference, but nothing to even really think about. No problem there! I wonder what will be next on my list. Hmm....

No work on Monday. Awesome!

So no work today, wahoo! A total bright side. And with the time difference, I really appreciated it. That's one heck of a bright side.

Today I was pretty productive; dropped my ROE off the EI, pulled my credit report from TransUnion (awesome), and managed to get some laundry and dishes done, and had started on dinner and cookies by the time Adam got home. Not bad at all.

Although, as it turns out, I don't have too much on the go for tomorrow...yet. I'll find something!

Had dinner with Krystal and Mike on Sunday, which was nice. The new Moxie's Bar &Grill in Dartmouth Crossing is very nice; much like the ones out west. I'm looking forward to going again, although I may have to remember to order less next time - their serving of a sandwhich and fries was very very big! But yummy :)

Looking forward to having family and come and stay with us this coming weekend; they will be our first over-night guests, so I'm very excited. It should be fun!

Get this: my (former) work called me twice this morning, in less than 2 hours. Why, you ask? Well, it turns out they gave me the original copy of my evalution, vice a photocopy, and want it back, and she wanted to know what I did with someone's file. Well, as we were talking she discovered the email I sent her about where the file was (duh) and I told her that I go back to work part-time with my unit on the 24th, so I'd send her the original then. She was shocked, and asked if I could get it to her sooner, and I said since I wasn't working there, and being paid for travel, that I wasn't going to make a special trip just for that. Ha ha! I'm a bad-ass.

XOXO

~P

Very last day of contract today!

Today is the very last day of my contract, so starting tomorrow (Sunday) I am unemployed.

Hmmmm.

Oh well.

I read today that Dakota Fanning will be playing Jane in the Twilight saga. Cool. And Kristen Stewart said something earlier this week about them actually making Breaking Dawn. I'll be interested to see how it all goes.

Nothing new and interesting. We intend on spening the weekend tidying and unpacking the rest of our things. Awesome!

Well, that's all for now.

P

Last Day of Work

So today was my last day of work, and starting Sunday I am officially unemployed.

Ick.

But wait - yay. No more office. But still, ick. I will miss the very nice income, but I will make it work. And I will enjoy the time off. Okay, okay. I will REALLY enjoy the time off. I need a gosh darn break.

Work was nice and surprised me with a cake today. That was pretty nice of them. Better yet, it was chocolate. :)

Next week I am going to give myself some leisure time to recuperate and relax. No rushing to get up, get showered or even tidy up. It will be nice. I may even choose a book to read and lay in bed for the day. How fabulous!

I'm doing everything I possibly can to find a way to fund education. I may not be able to get it this year, but I have every hope that I will for next year. I've waited this long, what's one more year in the grand scheme of things? Well, it's a year. Okay. But still, I won't be walking away after this long. Next year I will be in an excellent position to go. I will accept no less from myself.

In 11 days, I will officially own Kia! Yahoo!

The new apartment is coming along well. Slow but I like it that way. We haven't everything figured out yet, but it's coming together.

My dear dear Maren has had a beautiful baby boy, Rowan. And (eeek!!) I've been asked to be a godmother again. I'm so happy! I'd post a pic, but I'd rather wait until I have a pic of him and me.

Well, off to sleep. On my first day off, I have an 8am appointment. At least there's no uniform involved!

XOXO

~ P

Baby is coming!

I am so happy! Got a call early this morning - Maren is in the hospital. I'll be by the phone all day waiting for her to call back again. So super happy!

Jen was over last night and we had an awesome night of unpacking, tacos, and Big Love. The living room is looking good! And boy do we have a lot of books!

This is my last week of work, and I'm going to be trying full days (hope it goes well!).

Got rid of my apartment yesterday. Adam and I spent Friday night cleaning, and it was well worth it. The place turned out great, and I get my full damage deposit back - awesome!

Thinking about possibly taking a class or two at Dal over the spring and summer. It'll depend on $, but at least I wouldn't be wasting my time :)

I'm also stoked because as my books were unpacked last night, I found a bunch that I haven't read yet, and I'm happy to sit and read for a little while.

Anyway -

XOXO

~P