October already, holy cow! Where is the time going? It will be Christmas before you know it!
I haven't been up to too much lately. Stressing about my job mainly, lol. They're making so many cuts to pinch pennies and with the lay offs that happened early last month, it makes me wonder just how much longer I will have my job. Wait and see I guess.
I went to the market last weekend and did some shopping at the new stores we got here in town. It's nice that we're finally starting to get with the times and get some of the stores like Saint John and Moncton have. Now if we could only get a Costco and Old Navy, we'd be all set!
My friend Kimberely is having Ryan and I over for Thanksgiving dinner on the Sunday (Monday Ryan and I will be going to my parent's for dinner). I'm very excited! Kimberley moved here from Ontario (pretty close to the area where Carrie is now living) for work, not knowing a soul here. I met her this past summer and we have instantly become fast friends. She's got a heart of gold and keeps me laughing. Exactly what everyone wants in a friend!
I learned over the weekend that my blog-friend Funky lost his mother to cancer. I'm so sorry for you loss Funky. I know how much your mother meant to you.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Catch Up
Mid September already, holy cow! Time flies when you're old! LOL!
The week before last was a busy week for me . It was Frex week and I worked almost as many hours at my aunt's canteen as I did my day job. The season is now over so no more canteen for this year. I really enjoyed working there and the extra cash was great! On the Saturday, our final day/night, we had a big corn and mussel boil with tons of other food and beverages there. After we were finished with that, the bar at the establishment was closing, but let us in for a "staff" celebration. We were there until the wee hours of the morning. I was exhausted because I had worked at the canteen from 11am-10pm and then had been partying hard after that, but I had a great time!
Last weekend I went apple picking with Valerie and the kids. We had a great time climbing trees and filling our apple baskets! After that we took the kids to see my aunt's horse. The kids were very excited to feed Joe (the horse) a couple of the apples that we had picked. From there we did some shopping and then went back to Shane and Valerie's house and made some caramel apples with the kids. Shane was working on Mike's house and came home around five o'clock. Ryan was working last Saturday too, but we all met up at Shane and Val's house and went out for supper to Jungle Jim's. After supper we went back to Shane and Val's and put the kids to bed and played some poker.
Today is my friend Kim B's birthday. We're going out for supper tonight to celebrate. We've just gotten two new restaurants in town, East Side Mario's and Montana's. They're both still super busy and not taking reservations, but we're going to try and see if we can get into one of them.
The week before last was a busy week for me . It was Frex week and I worked almost as many hours at my aunt's canteen as I did my day job. The season is now over so no more canteen for this year. I really enjoyed working there and the extra cash was great! On the Saturday, our final day/night, we had a big corn and mussel boil with tons of other food and beverages there. After we were finished with that, the bar at the establishment was closing, but let us in for a "staff" celebration. We were there until the wee hours of the morning. I was exhausted because I had worked at the canteen from 11am-10pm and then had been partying hard after that, but I had a great time!
Last weekend I went apple picking with Valerie and the kids. We had a great time climbing trees and filling our apple baskets! After that we took the kids to see my aunt's horse. The kids were very excited to feed Joe (the horse) a couple of the apples that we had picked. From there we did some shopping and then went back to Shane and Valerie's house and made some caramel apples with the kids. Shane was working on Mike's house and came home around five o'clock. Ryan was working last Saturday too, but we all met up at Shane and Val's house and went out for supper to Jungle Jim's. After supper we went back to Shane and Val's and put the kids to bed and played some poker.
Today is my friend Kim B's birthday. We're going out for supper tonight to celebrate. We've just gotten two new restaurants in town, East Side Mario's and Montana's. They're both still super busy and not taking reservations, but we're going to try and see if we can get into one of them.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Kouch!
We did it! We actually did something this past weekend that was a "we should do this sometime" thing. All summer Ryan and I talked about how awesome it would be to go Kouchibouguac National Park and we actually went last weekend. It was fantastic! Both of us had never been there and we were both blown away! We were only there for one night, but it was still very enjoyable with lots packed in there! We'll definately go back again and stay more than one night!
We camped at Cote a Fabien, which was a semi primitive camping area. We couldn't take our vehicle into our site, but it wasn't that bad as it was only a short walk in and there was a trolly there that we could use to help us haul our stuff in. The view was amazing - the Atlantic ocean was right at our feet. I'll be posting pictures on my Facebook page soon. On Saturday when we got there, we set up our site and then headed into the village. Ryan forgot his sleeping bag so we were on the hunt for some bedding for him and also some seafood for supper. We found a fish market with a used clothing store right in the same building (was tres weird) so we had one stop shopping! We got three lobsters and some scallops from the fish market and some steak, potatoes, beer, and breakfast and lunch stuff from the grocery store. We ate very well last weekend!
On the way back to our campsite, we stopped and did the boardwalk at Kouchibouguac that took us to Kelly's beach. We saw lots of sand pipers and herrings on our walk out. We walked the beach for a while and stuck our feet in the water. We then headed over to Ryan's beach to check out the rental station they had there. Our plan was to rent a canoe the next day so we went to see what they had to offer. We then went back to our campsite, cooked supper, cleaned up and then relaxed with a few beers by the fire.
The next morning I got up before Ryan and started breakfast. After we ate, we packed up our site and then the car and headed off to Ryan's beach. On the way to Ryan's beach we stopped and did a short hike on the Pines hiking trail. We then went over to Ryan's beach, rented a canoe and headed out. We canoed over to Kelly's beach and relaxed on the beach for a few hours and had a picnic. It was awesome! We canoed back to Ryan's beach after a couple of lazy hours of beach lounging. The canoe back was much more difficult as the wind was a lot stronger and the ocean's current was a stronger as well. We stayed close to shore while we canoed back and made out just fine.
Our friends Shane and Valerie and their kids were in Moncton for the weekend for a little vacation, so after a day at the beach, Ryan and I headed to Moncton to meet them for supper. We had supper in Moncton at Vito's (delicious italian restaurant but the service there was horrible) and then Shane and Val convinced us to go bowling with them and the kids. We headed back to Fredericton at around 9 - 9:30-ish.
We finally arrive home to Fredericton at 11 that night. We go to unlock the door to get in and my key doesn't work. The lock is turning but not actually unlocking the door. We try Ryan's key. Same thing. We couldn't get in the back door as it was deadbolted with the chain on. Long story short we had to basically break in to get in the house and then buy a new lock. It was not a great way to end our weekend with us exhausted and just wanting to hit the hay when we got home.
We camped at Cote a Fabien, which was a semi primitive camping area. We couldn't take our vehicle into our site, but it wasn't that bad as it was only a short walk in and there was a trolly there that we could use to help us haul our stuff in. The view was amazing - the Atlantic ocean was right at our feet. I'll be posting pictures on my Facebook page soon. On Saturday when we got there, we set up our site and then headed into the village. Ryan forgot his sleeping bag so we were on the hunt for some bedding for him and also some seafood for supper. We found a fish market with a used clothing store right in the same building (was tres weird) so we had one stop shopping! We got three lobsters and some scallops from the fish market and some steak, potatoes, beer, and breakfast and lunch stuff from the grocery store. We ate very well last weekend!
On the way back to our campsite, we stopped and did the boardwalk at Kouchibouguac that took us to Kelly's beach. We saw lots of sand pipers and herrings on our walk out. We walked the beach for a while and stuck our feet in the water. We then headed over to Ryan's beach to check out the rental station they had there. Our plan was to rent a canoe the next day so we went to see what they had to offer. We then went back to our campsite, cooked supper, cleaned up and then relaxed with a few beers by the fire.
The next morning I got up before Ryan and started breakfast. After we ate, we packed up our site and then the car and headed off to Ryan's beach. On the way to Ryan's beach we stopped and did a short hike on the Pines hiking trail. We then went over to Ryan's beach, rented a canoe and headed out. We canoed over to Kelly's beach and relaxed on the beach for a few hours and had a picnic. It was awesome! We canoed back to Ryan's beach after a couple of lazy hours of beach lounging. The canoe back was much more difficult as the wind was a lot stronger and the ocean's current was a stronger as well. We stayed close to shore while we canoed back and made out just fine.
Our friends Shane and Valerie and their kids were in Moncton for the weekend for a little vacation, so after a day at the beach, Ryan and I headed to Moncton to meet them for supper. We had supper in Moncton at Vito's (delicious italian restaurant but the service there was horrible) and then Shane and Val convinced us to go bowling with them and the kids. We headed back to Fredericton at around 9 - 9:30-ish.
We finally arrive home to Fredericton at 11 that night. We go to unlock the door to get in and my key doesn't work. The lock is turning but not actually unlocking the door. We try Ryan's key. Same thing. We couldn't get in the back door as it was deadbolted with the chain on. Long story short we had to basically break in to get in the house and then buy a new lock. It was not a great way to end our weekend with us exhausted and just wanting to hit the hay when we got home.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Summer's almost gone
Where has the summer gone? It's hard to believe that this is basically the last week of summer. Crazyness! I haven't really done much all summer and I feel like it's been wasted! The weather has been the worst for a summer that I can remember, so that would explain why I haven't been able to do a whole lot this summer. You can always tell that summer is coming to a close when the FREX arrives here.
Speaking of FREX, with my part time gig I've been working with my aunt, I will not only be working my full time job, but also at the canteen next week on the holiday Monday (going in at 11 a.m. and will work til about 10 p.m.), Wednesday evening, Friday evening and Saturday the same deal as Monday. We're having a big bash at the end of the night on Saturday, so I'm looking forward to that. It's going to be a busy and exhausting week! I am anxious to work for my aunt those days as we haven't been able to open the canteen since NB Day weekend, as there haven't been any events since then. Next week will more than make up for the slump, however next week will be it. The grounds will be closed until next spring. It was nice to have that extra cash to put in the bank towards my monsterous heating bill that is yet to come this winter.
Speaking of FREX, with my part time gig I've been working with my aunt, I will not only be working my full time job, but also at the canteen next week on the holiday Monday (going in at 11 a.m. and will work til about 10 p.m.), Wednesday evening, Friday evening and Saturday the same deal as Monday. We're having a big bash at the end of the night on Saturday, so I'm looking forward to that. It's going to be a busy and exhausting week! I am anxious to work for my aunt those days as we haven't been able to open the canteen since NB Day weekend, as there haven't been any events since then. Next week will more than make up for the slump, however next week will be it. The grounds will be closed until next spring. It was nice to have that extra cash to put in the bank towards my monsterous heating bill that is yet to come this winter.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Thirty
I'm now thirty...its sucks. I feel old...and depressed...especially when someone says "really you're thirty"? Or "Wow, you're thirty and you're not married yet...or have any kids yet"? The last part I hate the most. I hear it all the time and it drives me nuts. I want marriage and children and it will happen soon enough I'm sure, but it hasn't yet and I'll let you know when it does. Until then, stop bringing it up. Anyway...lol.
My birthday was on Sunday, but I celebrated it on Saturday with my friends. My best friend Carrie and her husband Chris and their son Brayden flew home on Friday, so it was wonderful that they were here for my birthday. Carrie, with some input from Ryan, organized a surprise dinner with friends and I had a great time. We were thinking of going out to the bars after dinner, but now that we're *cough* old, we opted to go back to my place for some drinks and a game of Balderdash. It was fun and I don't regret no going to the bar.
My parents were away to Vermont last week and came back last weekend. I celebrated with them and my brother on Sunday, my actual birthday. We went out for supper (I know, twice in one weekend!) and then back to Mom and Dad's for cake and gifts.
My parents gave me an Ipod for my birthday. I like to go for walks on the trails around town and my mp3 player broke, so it was making my walks less fun. The Ipod was a great gift, except I couldn't get it to work. I spent literally hours trying to get it to work myself and finally after two hours on the phone with Apple tech support, they finally discovered that my actual Ipod needed an update patch installed to it (which made no sense because it was brand spanking new). I was frustrated through the whole ordeal, but it's working now, finally.
My birthday was on Sunday, but I celebrated it on Saturday with my friends. My best friend Carrie and her husband Chris and their son Brayden flew home on Friday, so it was wonderful that they were here for my birthday. Carrie, with some input from Ryan, organized a surprise dinner with friends and I had a great time. We were thinking of going out to the bars after dinner, but now that we're *cough* old, we opted to go back to my place for some drinks and a game of Balderdash. It was fun and I don't regret no going to the bar.
My parents were away to Vermont last week and came back last weekend. I celebrated with them and my brother on Sunday, my actual birthday. We went out for supper (I know, twice in one weekend!) and then back to Mom and Dad's for cake and gifts.
My parents gave me an Ipod for my birthday. I like to go for walks on the trails around town and my mp3 player broke, so it was making my walks less fun. The Ipod was a great gift, except I couldn't get it to work. I spent literally hours trying to get it to work myself and finally after two hours on the phone with Apple tech support, they finally discovered that my actual Ipod needed an update patch installed to it (which made no sense because it was brand spanking new). I was frustrated through the whole ordeal, but it's working now, finally.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Back at 'er
Back to work. It's always so difficult to come back to work after being off for a week. My vacation was horrible timing too. The weather here has been so sh*tty for weeks! Hardly summer vacation like. So yah, there wasn't much I could do while I was off. I worked at the canteen for my aunt on Moday for the New Brunswick day events, I met Ryan for lunch on Tuesday, went to Maugerville for local produce on Wednesday, went shopping the next and cooked all day Friday for a family reunion we had on Saturday for my mom's side of the family.
At work we have to bid for our vacation weeks off in November of the previous year. It's so hard because it's almost impossible to plan for vacations a year in advance. I wish I could have taken next week off instead because Carrie, Chris and Brayden are coming home this Friday for a week! I'm so excited!
My birthday is on Sunday. I'm dreading it. It's the big 3-0. I didn't think I'd have a hard time with turning 30, but I really am. I'm trying not to dwell on it, but it's hard not too. I know that Carrie has something cooked up for Saturday, but no one will give me and details, lol. Ryan is trying so hard to play coy about it all and it's kind of sweet. I know something's up because Carrie asked me if her and Chris could spend Saturday night at my place and that her mother was keeping Brayden overnight. I wanted to test the waters, soI suggested to Ryan that he and I go camping this weekend for my birthday, just to see how he would respond. He goes "Yah maybe". I said "Well, we've talked about going to Kouchibouguac Park all summer, I'll call tomorrow and make reservations". He said "Well...uh...no...not net. Let's hold off and wait and see what it's like on the weekend". I think it's so funny and cute how he's trying to cover, lol.
At work we have to bid for our vacation weeks off in November of the previous year. It's so hard because it's almost impossible to plan for vacations a year in advance. I wish I could have taken next week off instead because Carrie, Chris and Brayden are coming home this Friday for a week! I'm so excited!
My birthday is on Sunday. I'm dreading it. It's the big 3-0. I didn't think I'd have a hard time with turning 30, but I really am. I'm trying not to dwell on it, but it's hard not too. I know that Carrie has something cooked up for Saturday, but no one will give me and details, lol. Ryan is trying so hard to play coy about it all and it's kind of sweet. I know something's up because Carrie asked me if her and Chris could spend Saturday night at my place and that her mother was keeping Brayden overnight. I wanted to test the waters, soI suggested to Ryan that he and I go camping this weekend for my birthday, just to see how he would respond. He goes "Yah maybe". I said "Well, we've talked about going to Kouchibouguac Park all summer, I'll call tomorrow and make reservations". He said "Well...uh...no...not net. Let's hold off and wait and see what it's like on the weekend". I think it's so funny and cute how he's trying to cover, lol.
Friday, August 1, 2008
New Baby In The Family
My cousin Chris and his wife Sharla welcomed a baby boy on Monday, July 28th. Adian Joseph was named after his two great grandfathers and weighed in at just over 7lbs. He's a new little brother for 3 year old Janelle. I went up to see Sharla and the baby on Wednesday night. He's so tiny and so sweet!
I'm on vacation next week and I can't wait. It's been a long wait this summer for some time off. I'm not going away anywhere as Ryan only has two weeks of vacation per year and he used them both up when we were away in Arizona. It'll be nice to just sleep in and do as I please for a week. I'm sure I'll meet Ryan a couple of days next week for lunch and maybe go to the beach or something. My friend Valerie is off next week too, so I may do something with her.
I'm on vacation next week and I can't wait. It's been a long wait this summer for some time off. I'm not going away anywhere as Ryan only has two weeks of vacation per year and he used them both up when we were away in Arizona. It'll be nice to just sleep in and do as I please for a week. I'm sure I'll meet Ryan a couple of days next week for lunch and maybe go to the beach or something. My friend Valerie is off next week too, so I may do something with her.
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