I start work at Rogers Wireless on Tuesday night - hopefully I won't need a second job for very long or ever again, but there is good money to be made in the short amount of hours I'll be working. I am setting up a bank account solely for the income from that job. AND I'm not getting a bank card for it - its purely for paying down my debt. Here's hoping. Here's praying.
Auntie and Uncle Lloyd are taking me out to Swiss Chalet Thursday night for dinner. They are so flippin' cute - I can't wait to spend time with them.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
A Bad Restaurant, A Bakery, Bad Weather, and a Baby
Just want to give an update on the rest of my week: Nothing exciting, but an update ...
ummmm . .... one last Toronto picture. We were hungry, but passed on the Caribbean King Chinese Restaurant.... somehow.
Saturday was a good day. Maria and I went on a little excursion. Her mom owns a bakery thats in a weekend market. (Maria) has 7 siblings, 6 of which are sisters. I met most of them - and so glad I did. They are simply wonderful. The youngest, Grace, is 11 and a total sweetheart.
Here Maria is with her one month old nephew, Thomas.
And with Grace.
Then we went to Lulu to pick up pants that were being hemmed and de-pilled. Only they didn't de-pill them. Dum dums. Now that means I have to drive to Chinook Mall, pass them over to the poor girl who doesn't want to do it, and wait 4 more days and drive back to the mall to pick them up. The mall is huge - so its not like its a quick in and out thing. It made me a little cranky.
So I'm quietly in my room, puttering away and think its time to go get a snack and heres the scene out the living room window. While the entire East Coast is basking in the sun - this is what I am dealing with. Didn't help the 'ol "missing home so much, can't think straight" mood.
So I'm quietly in my room, puttering away and think its time to go get a snack and heres the scene out the living room window. While the entire East Coast is basking in the sun - this is what I am dealing with. Didn't help the 'ol "missing home so much, can't think straight" mood.
Saturday night I was asked to help out again at church. I'm so glad I went. I met such a sweet girl - married with kids of course, but my age and not weird. She literally jumped up and down when I told her I was Ray's family. Its hilarious - EVERYONE says "Oh! Ray's my favorite."
Then today, I went to see my dear little friend Wendy. We've been gym buddies for almost 7 years before she made a leap of faith, and moved back to NL after reconnecting with her high school sweetheart (after 12 years!!). Two years later, she's married and a mother to a beautiful, happy 6 month old boy, Solomon. She was here for her sisters wedding and is leaving tomorrow. I'm so very happy I got to see her again. She is so cheery and positive. She gave me great insight into how lonesome I am and a pretty major decision I have to make in the coming months.
Here she is with her darling little boy!
Then today, I went to see my dear little friend Wendy. We've been gym buddies for almost 7 years before she made a leap of faith, and moved back to NL after reconnecting with her high school sweetheart (after 12 years!!). Two years later, she's married and a mother to a beautiful, happy 6 month old boy, Solomon. She was here for her sisters wedding and is leaving tomorrow. I'm so very happy I got to see her again. She is so cheery and positive. She gave me great insight into how lonesome I am and a pretty major decision I have to make in the coming months.
Here she is with her darling little boy!
It was a nice weekend - quiet - getting a little tired of quiet - but that's par for getting aquainted to new surroundings.
That's it for now. I have to be at the office at 5:30am tomorrow - Off to Edmonton to do a presentation.
Later - xo - L.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tee Dot
I took a few snap shots from my day out.
This is how low the plane is over my hotel.
No, its not about to crash into my accomodations, but thats how close the planes come to my head. V. loud!
We had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe at the Sky Dome. We watched the Jays practice for their game tonight. It was such a cool experience.
Ramona, everytime I hear his name, I think of you! Had to take the pic!
Or this one!
I can be such a cheesy tourist sometimes, but really, who cares? I'll forget this image if I didn't take the picture and at the time, I thought the skyline was pretty neat. Which it is, but my little camera doesn't do it justice.
And..... SUPRISE. I got a picture of the tower.
View from my room: Not so pretty.
This is how low the plane is over my hotel.
No, its not about to crash into my accomodations, but thats how close the planes come to my head. V. loud!
We had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe at the Sky Dome. We watched the Jays practice for their game tonight. It was such a cool experience.
The restaurant was closed for a private function, but we charmed our way in!
Ramona, everytime I hear his name, I think of you! Had to take the pic!
Ashley, you know I couldn't leave without this one!
Or this one!
I can be such a cheesy tourist sometimes, but really, who cares? I'll forget this image if I didn't take the picture and at the time, I thought the skyline was pretty neat. Which it is, but my little camera doesn't do it justice.
And..... SUPRISE. I got a picture of the tower.
My rooooom! Two Queen beds! I even get a choice! Isn't it pretty?
View from my room: Not so pretty.
Following Heidi's Lead
So Everybody's doing it. Well, Facebook is. Isn't Facebook everyone?
Anyway, here are 25 random things about me.
But, theres the thing. They are more likes and dislikes. And it turns out, I dislike ALOT of things. I totally had to stop listing them, I was starting to look like a negative Nelly. And we all know that I'm like a firefly: Sunshine comes out my bum!
Here's your list (since you clearly DIDN'T ask!)
1) I hate being called Hon. It gives me goosebumps of whitetrashedness.
2) I don't like the taste or smell of Wintermint gum. It has a negative connotation for me. Weird.
3) Something else that irritates me is when people hang those dumb Calgary Flames flags from their car windows. It just screams tacky. I don't think the Flames are dumb, the car flags are. Bertuzzi ... well, thats a whole other story for another time!
4) When the microwave keeps beeping after the door is open bug me. And it shouldn't. (see, I think I'm just getting more and more irritable as I get older which leads me to
5) I'm going to be that old lady sitting on her porch in the rocking chair ,with a bad dye job and a stiff drink, yelling at the punks to get off her lawn.
6) I am secretly happy when bad things happen to people who deserve it (high road, where are you?)
7) Despite my outgoing personality, I am actually quite shy and prefer to be alone.
8) I have a secret that I've never revealed to anyone. Ever.
9) Despite my lack of "societal and financial" success, I feel very enriched by those who I choose to surround me.
10) Regardless of my home address come October 1st, I'll never regret my decision to leave Halifax for a year and find out what I really want in life.
11) I have a mild addiction to handcreams. The latest is OPI Juicie's. OMeGawsh, they're amazing. I have several small bottles (3 for each handbag, car, work, gym bag)
12) I also have a weird little fetish with mugs and notebooks. Strange, I realize, but its true.
13)The one person I desperately wish I could've met: Aunt Anne. The one person who I desperatley wish I could see again, even once: Grandpa.
14) I connect far better with men than women. Always have, and I think it may have to do with being a tomboy and only have boys to hang out with growing up.
15)I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.
16)I have a very strong belief that when you say things like "I always give 110%", or "I never give up", or "You know, I'm just that kind of guy". That its not true. Because if you were actually like that, you wouldn't have to remind me. I'd just know.
17) I made the hardest and most heartbreaking decision of my life this year.
18) I want to make a difference in this world. Help build a school in Africa, initiate a "Feed the Homeless" program, do something meaningful.
19) I love the smell of scotch tape. It reminds me of Christmas
20)I have an irrational and unresolvable fear of all things small, furry and fast.
21)It really irritates me when people say "Yes'm (in a deeper than needed voice) or "I'll be booooooccccck". Drives me nuts. (can you picture the old lady on the porch now, anyone??)
22) I love the water, despite a deep seeded (deep seated?) fear of drowning, and didn't know I missed it until I came out West.
23) I can't sing to save my life but it doesn't stop me. Unfortunately for those in earshot.
24) I think I'm the right balance between country hick and city girl. I can rock out in my high heels and business attire talking to CEO's just as easily as my beat up clothes, hauling wood for the fire.
25) I love my family beyond measure and don't know what I'd do without them. My treasured girlfriends - you know who you are, I feel the same way about you. xo
25 is alot of things, hey? Talk about random. Though I'm sure not all of them were surprising !
There. Thats all. I'm sure you've got your fill of me for the day, so enjoy the rest of it. I'm in Toronto sitting in Olio, the restaurant/bar of the hotel eavesdropping on various business travellers talking over Martini's. I shouldn't have had this Latte - I'll be awake all night.
Ciao!
L.
Anyway, here are 25 random things about me.
But, theres the thing. They are more likes and dislikes. And it turns out, I dislike ALOT of things. I totally had to stop listing them, I was starting to look like a negative Nelly. And we all know that I'm like a firefly: Sunshine comes out my bum!
Here's your list (since you clearly DIDN'T ask!)
1) I hate being called Hon. It gives me goosebumps of whitetrashedness.
2) I don't like the taste or smell of Wintermint gum. It has a negative connotation for me. Weird.
3) Something else that irritates me is when people hang those dumb Calgary Flames flags from their car windows. It just screams tacky. I don't think the Flames are dumb, the car flags are. Bertuzzi ... well, thats a whole other story for another time!
4) When the microwave keeps beeping after the door is open bug me. And it shouldn't. (see, I think I'm just getting more and more irritable as I get older which leads me to
5) I'm going to be that old lady sitting on her porch in the rocking chair ,with a bad dye job and a stiff drink, yelling at the punks to get off her lawn.
6) I am secretly happy when bad things happen to people who deserve it (high road, where are you?)
7) Despite my outgoing personality, I am actually quite shy and prefer to be alone.
8) I have a secret that I've never revealed to anyone. Ever.
9) Despite my lack of "societal and financial" success, I feel very enriched by those who I choose to surround me.
10) Regardless of my home address come October 1st, I'll never regret my decision to leave Halifax for a year and find out what I really want in life.
11) I have a mild addiction to handcreams. The latest is OPI Juicie's. OMeGawsh, they're amazing. I have several small bottles (3 for each handbag, car, work, gym bag)
12) I also have a weird little fetish with mugs and notebooks. Strange, I realize, but its true.
13)The one person I desperately wish I could've met: Aunt Anne. The one person who I desperatley wish I could see again, even once: Grandpa.
14) I connect far better with men than women. Always have, and I think it may have to do with being a tomboy and only have boys to hang out with growing up.
15)I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.
16)I have a very strong belief that when you say things like "I always give 110%", or "I never give up", or "You know, I'm just that kind of guy". That its not true. Because if you were actually like that, you wouldn't have to remind me. I'd just know.
17) I made the hardest and most heartbreaking decision of my life this year.
18) I want to make a difference in this world. Help build a school in Africa, initiate a "Feed the Homeless" program, do something meaningful.
19) I love the smell of scotch tape. It reminds me of Christmas
20)I have an irrational and unresolvable fear of all things small, furry and fast.
21)It really irritates me when people say "Yes'm (in a deeper than needed voice) or "I'll be booooooccccck". Drives me nuts. (can you picture the old lady on the porch now, anyone??)
22) I love the water, despite a deep seeded (deep seated?) fear of drowning, and didn't know I missed it until I came out West.
23) I can't sing to save my life but it doesn't stop me. Unfortunately for those in earshot.
24) I think I'm the right balance between country hick and city girl. I can rock out in my high heels and business attire talking to CEO's just as easily as my beat up clothes, hauling wood for the fire.
25) I love my family beyond measure and don't know what I'd do without them. My treasured girlfriends - you know who you are, I feel the same way about you. xo
25 is alot of things, hey? Talk about random. Though I'm sure not all of them were surprising !
There. Thats all. I'm sure you've got your fill of me for the day, so enjoy the rest of it. I'm in Toronto sitting in Olio, the restaurant/bar of the hotel eavesdropping on various business travellers talking over Martini's. I shouldn't have had this Latte - I'll be awake all night.
Ciao!
L.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Fanaticals
At first intermission (or halftime I was calling it Friday night) at the Hitman game, they show the kids dancing in the stands and have the crowd cheer to choose the winner. So very cute. Its over 2 minutes long, but worth it!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Blah Blah Blog
Pretty boring lately, hey? Theres not much going on other than work. So it was a wonderful surprise when I got a text from a friend asking me to go to a hockey game. It was alot of fun. I'd not been to the Saddledome yet and I love hockey games. I love the energy in the arena, everyone is happy and hollering and chanting. I love that theres old, young, rich, poor, all under one roof with all social barriers gone (except for the box seats .... ) I didn't mean to get deep there, sorry. Anyway. It was a lot of fun and I was happy for the night out.
Tickets Tickets Tickets. Game tickets, 50/50 (we didn't win the $3417 pot!!) and C-train tickets. Which are $2.50. Its based on an honor system. But if you are caught without it, the fine is $150! So its not really worth the risk to try and sneak on. And the "play cops, Transit cops, rent-a-cops", (they have many terms) are always around. We saw two kids getting ticketed.
We had super seats. Section 211 in case you care.
Ummmm..... Not the most exciting game. I had a blast anyway. Hughie's alot of fun. He's from Antigonish and has the craziest stories ! Plus, I got all the juice from my old job. Not that I really care anymore!
Our Goalie.
A little T/O huddle ....
It was a great time, I had the cutest video ever but Blogger is having another mood swing and won't allow me to upload it, so I'll have to try again another time.
Moving on. There are a couple of things I'd like to share as I've had a very interesting weekend. Well, we all know about Friday night now, so let's continue on the tour.
I had nachos at the hockey game, you know the ones with the plastic cheese (as Liana calls it). I don't eat that kind of stuff. Ever. Well, recently I've been slipping in the nutrition side of life, but I digress .... So 2am arrives with me being woken from my sleep with intense abdominal pain. So there goes another night sleep. ( I think I've slept through the night mayyyybe 10 times since the new year) Anyway, word to the wise : STAY AWAY FROM HOCKEY GAME NACHOS. Though noone should have to tell anyone that.
Saturday was busy , I was ti-red. Had to get my hair cut ($70) later. Its things like that that are making me realize that I cannot support myself in a place where groceries and haircuts and basics in life are so outrageously expensive. And to get a second job just to meet the basic requirements in life is not something I want to do! I can move back home and NOT have to do that. So to continue: Saturday evening brings me back to church. I know, I know, I go from not going to church for 9 years to going 3 times a week. I don't go to the Saturday night service, but was asked to go as a favor. A guy who attends there volunteers at a homeless shelter and has been bringing several of the "guests". So there were a few of us who were there (incognito, of course) to just make them feel comfortable and welcome. One of the guys was from Spryfield! Anyway, they are all very sweet , one even gave me a business card from his workplace and asked me if I'd found a job yet. The stories they have are pretty incredible. You know, you see 'them' everyday. They are distinctive - let's face reality- the bad clothes, the face that tells a thousand stories, the weatherbeaten hands. But they have their reasons for being homeless. And every situation is different with the same thread weaving its way through.
Without giving any names or anything - obviously- I'll quickly share one guys story. And I wasn't asking questions. We were at the Job Connect table and I was picking out all these shiny, self help, job seeking tips and tools, etc and passing them to him. I was like "here, take these, this book has cool quizzes in it. You'll like it". I don't even know the guy and I'm telling him he's going to love this book that is analyzing him by what his favorite smells are .... But when someone is comfortable with you, they share, and he did. Because I asked him what kind of work he was looking for and what kind of job was he just laid off from, he proceeded to tell me about his career as a firefighter (this guy is hu-ge, 6'5, 270lbs), EMT and one day he was called to an accident and it was his wife and baby (not even 2yrs old) and he couldn't save them. He was 30 yrs old at the time and spent he the next 5 years doing heavy drugs and alcohol. One day he found a picture of his little boy and decided at that moment to stop using. He carries a picture of him right where your license would be- its so heartbreaking. He's lost everything and now lives at the shelter. But he smiles when he shows the picture, because "That is the little boy that saved me". The Mustard Seed has dorms where people can live for longer periods of time. Not just overnight.
So that was Saturday night. Sunday, today, I met a couple and their baby, Noah, who is 2 1/2. Noah was born both blind and with a heart condition. He spent his first nine months on life support, has had two transplants and you're not going to believe this (are you even still reading after all of this babbling???) , he can see! Seriously. The docs can't explain it. But he regained his sight. Pretty amazing huh??? He doesn't have speech yet, but he parents are okay with that, they're quite happy with his results in life so far!
One last thing, then I'm going to go:
We went to ABC Restaurant today for lunch (Aunite and Uncle Lloyds choice). I was so hungry and we didn't get there until 2:00. I ordered Chicken Caesar salad. The service was horrendous so we didn't even eat until probably 2:45 or so. So I'm digging in, looooving this nice tender chicken with just the right amount of pepper on it. The Caesar was perfect! Just the right amount of garlic and for extra measure, I'd squeezed a lemon on it! I guess the big, fat, juicy and now dead FLY liked it too. I look down and see the biggest housefly ever drowned in my caeser soaked lettuce.I almost got sick. So the usual fuss ensued (fyi - the lettuce comes chopped and washed already, so my little buddy had come a long way!!) and I was given a menu to order something else, which I didn't get until almost 3:00!! ANDDDDD get this. The waitress comes back with the bill and says "I'm so sorry about that, I gave you a 10% discount". ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh really??? You gave me a WHOLE $1.24 OFF MY MEAL?? Geeeee, you are just the sweetest, MOST generous frizzy haired, too tight uniform, come-back-to-the-table-every-30 minutes-waitress I've ever had!
Let's just say .... I got my meal for free. I had Ray (well, Dee and I forced him) orchestrate the whole free part. He can charm the birds out of the trees (is that the expression??)
I know. I go from being all concerned and (sincerely) sad for my new church friends to making fun of my waitress' frizzy hair. I am a parody. And for that I apologize and I don't. The reality is, if she did her job, and did it even half well, I would overlook the fact that though it was clean, her hair was long, frizzy (as previously mentioned) and I will add, not tied back.
Now its 6:20 on Sunday night and I have to pack for Toronto. My first business trip ever. I feel so mature (pronounced: ma-tour) and grown up! ha!
So goodnight y'all - see ya when I see ya.
Tickets Tickets Tickets. Game tickets, 50/50 (we didn't win the $3417 pot!!) and C-train tickets. Which are $2.50. Its based on an honor system. But if you are caught without it, the fine is $150! So its not really worth the risk to try and sneak on. And the "play cops, Transit cops, rent-a-cops", (they have many terms) are always around. We saw two kids getting ticketed.
We had super seats. Section 211 in case you care.
Ummmm..... Not the most exciting game. I had a blast anyway. Hughie's alot of fun. He's from Antigonish and has the craziest stories ! Plus, I got all the juice from my old job. Not that I really care anymore!
Our Goalie.
A little T/O huddle ....
It was a great time, I had the cutest video ever but Blogger is having another mood swing and won't allow me to upload it, so I'll have to try again another time.
Moving on. There are a couple of things I'd like to share as I've had a very interesting weekend. Well, we all know about Friday night now, so let's continue on the tour.
I had nachos at the hockey game, you know the ones with the plastic cheese (as Liana calls it). I don't eat that kind of stuff. Ever. Well, recently I've been slipping in the nutrition side of life, but I digress .... So 2am arrives with me being woken from my sleep with intense abdominal pain. So there goes another night sleep. ( I think I've slept through the night mayyyybe 10 times since the new year) Anyway, word to the wise : STAY AWAY FROM HOCKEY GAME NACHOS. Though noone should have to tell anyone that.
Saturday was busy , I was ti-red. Had to get my hair cut ($70) later. Its things like that that are making me realize that I cannot support myself in a place where groceries and haircuts and basics in life are so outrageously expensive. And to get a second job just to meet the basic requirements in life is not something I want to do! I can move back home and NOT have to do that. So to continue: Saturday evening brings me back to church. I know, I know, I go from not going to church for 9 years to going 3 times a week. I don't go to the Saturday night service, but was asked to go as a favor. A guy who attends there volunteers at a homeless shelter and has been bringing several of the "guests". So there were a few of us who were there (incognito, of course) to just make them feel comfortable and welcome. One of the guys was from Spryfield! Anyway, they are all very sweet , one even gave me a business card from his workplace and asked me if I'd found a job yet. The stories they have are pretty incredible. You know, you see 'them' everyday. They are distinctive - let's face reality- the bad clothes, the face that tells a thousand stories, the weatherbeaten hands. But they have their reasons for being homeless. And every situation is different with the same thread weaving its way through.
Without giving any names or anything - obviously- I'll quickly share one guys story. And I wasn't asking questions. We were at the Job Connect table and I was picking out all these shiny, self help, job seeking tips and tools, etc and passing them to him. I was like "here, take these, this book has cool quizzes in it. You'll like it". I don't even know the guy and I'm telling him he's going to love this book that is analyzing him by what his favorite smells are .... But when someone is comfortable with you, they share, and he did. Because I asked him what kind of work he was looking for and what kind of job was he just laid off from, he proceeded to tell me about his career as a firefighter (this guy is hu-ge, 6'5, 270lbs), EMT and one day he was called to an accident and it was his wife and baby (not even 2yrs old) and he couldn't save them. He was 30 yrs old at the time and spent he the next 5 years doing heavy drugs and alcohol. One day he found a picture of his little boy and decided at that moment to stop using. He carries a picture of him right where your license would be- its so heartbreaking. He's lost everything and now lives at the shelter. But he smiles when he shows the picture, because "That is the little boy that saved me". The Mustard Seed has dorms where people can live for longer periods of time. Not just overnight.
So that was Saturday night. Sunday, today, I met a couple and their baby, Noah, who is 2 1/2. Noah was born both blind and with a heart condition. He spent his first nine months on life support, has had two transplants and you're not going to believe this (are you even still reading after all of this babbling???) , he can see! Seriously. The docs can't explain it. But he regained his sight. Pretty amazing huh??? He doesn't have speech yet, but he parents are okay with that, they're quite happy with his results in life so far!
One last thing, then I'm going to go:
We went to ABC Restaurant today for lunch (Aunite and Uncle Lloyds choice). I was so hungry and we didn't get there until 2:00. I ordered Chicken Caesar salad. The service was horrendous so we didn't even eat until probably 2:45 or so. So I'm digging in, looooving this nice tender chicken with just the right amount of pepper on it. The Caesar was perfect! Just the right amount of garlic and for extra measure, I'd squeezed a lemon on it! I guess the big, fat, juicy and now dead FLY liked it too. I look down and see the biggest housefly ever drowned in my caeser soaked lettuce.I almost got sick. So the usual fuss ensued (fyi - the lettuce comes chopped and washed already, so my little buddy had come a long way!!) and I was given a menu to order something else, which I didn't get until almost 3:00!! ANDDDDD get this. The waitress comes back with the bill and says "I'm so sorry about that, I gave you a 10% discount". ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh really??? You gave me a WHOLE $1.24 OFF MY MEAL?? Geeeee, you are just the sweetest, MOST generous frizzy haired, too tight uniform, come-back-to-the-table-every-30 minutes-waitress I've ever had!
Let's just say .... I got my meal for free. I had Ray (well, Dee and I forced him) orchestrate the whole free part. He can charm the birds out of the trees (is that the expression??)
I know. I go from being all concerned and (sincerely) sad for my new church friends to making fun of my waitress' frizzy hair. I am a parody. And for that I apologize and I don't. The reality is, if she did her job, and did it even half well, I would overlook the fact that though it was clean, her hair was long, frizzy (as previously mentioned) and I will add, not tied back.
Now its 6:20 on Sunday night and I have to pack for Toronto. My first business trip ever. I feel so mature (pronounced: ma-tour) and grown up! ha!
So goodnight y'all - see ya when I see ya.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
I Stand Corrected
*I WAS, in fact, through the areas documented in the post below.
Though I'm am starting to vaguely picture driving into the Springs Hotel yard and keeping on driving .....
It was in 1995
my brother Mark driving at high rates of speed
(as indicated by the speeding ticket he received shortly thereafter)
barely stopping for nature calls; let alone to absorb it.
(not entirely his decision though - we both wanted to get to home in record time)
Seeing it all again this weekend - I'd truly forgotten I'd been there.
*error pointed out by ever so observant little bro
Though I'm am starting to vaguely picture driving into the Springs Hotel yard and keeping on driving .....
It was in 1995
my brother Mark driving at high rates of speed
(as indicated by the speeding ticket he received shortly thereafter)
barely stopping for nature calls; let alone to absorb it.
(not entirely his decision though - we both wanted to get to home in record time)
Seeing it all again this weekend - I'd truly forgotten I'd been there.
*error pointed out by ever so observant little bro
BANFFFFFFFFF
Let me prempt this post with
Blogger should be renamed to Booger.
Its a great way to keep in touch, get your chance on your soapbox,
but user-friendly, she ain't!
So moving on.
BEWARE: FOLLOWING PICTURES MAY INDUCE STRONG BOUTS OF JEALOUSY, STRONG FEELINGS OF GEOGRAPHICAL INADEQUACY AND AN IRRESISTABLE URGE TO COME VISIT ME. (you are welcome to, by the way)
Saturday, my wonderful roommate and her boyfriend, and his gregarious brother and I went to the breathtaking, beautiful and bountiful Banff.
The pictures, I must warn you - are absolute crap compared to real life. But here the are anyway, and only wish everyone could see the sights.
(Descriptions will be under the pictures - click to enlarge)
Leaving Airdrie
This view (I'm cheating here) isn't actually on the way to Banff, but its the view I see everytime I crest the hill on Memorial Drive on my way to Ray and Dee's.
'cuze the glare.
don't know why I promised they'd be commentary under every pic. 
just liked this view - the double highway snaking into the serenity of the mountains.
love this shot. It was such a beautiful day.
Quincy - said roommates bf's bro - and I hadn't been here before and were like two kids - giving each other our cameras to get the view from our respective windows. And ooohing and aahing.
Like I said, pics aren't doing anything for the real thing.
Another favorite.
I think is on postcards alot
words can't describe
Maria and I posing by the sign that says "Beware the evil Easter gnomes.
Fighting crime cuz speed kills.
My travelling companions.
Funny sign in a jewelry store.
Cute store name.
Proof I was there. Hate posing. Its so cheesy but necessary in this case.
Isn't she pretty? Banff Springs Hotel. Where a wedding will only cost you $30,000!
The main lobby. This bride had ruby red shoes on and the wedding was flapper style.
Sign in.
And in the midst of all this glamour and prestige, was the tackiest, grossest Easter display you've ever seen.
Blogger should be renamed to Booger.
Its a great way to keep in touch, get your chance on your soapbox,
but user-friendly, she ain't!
So moving on.
BEWARE: FOLLOWING PICTURES MAY INDUCE STRONG BOUTS OF JEALOUSY, STRONG FEELINGS OF GEOGRAPHICAL INADEQUACY AND AN IRRESISTABLE URGE TO COME VISIT ME. (you are welcome to, by the way)
Saturday, my wonderful roommate and her boyfriend, and his gregarious brother and I went to the breathtaking, beautiful and bountiful Banff.
The pictures, I must warn you - are absolute crap compared to real life. But here the are anyway, and only wish everyone could see the sights.
(Descriptions will be under the pictures - click to enlarge)
Leaving Airdrie
This view (I'm cheating here) isn't actually on the way to Banff, but its the view I see everytime I crest the hill on Memorial Drive on my way to Ray and Dee's.
'cuze the glare.
don't know why I promised they'd be commentary under every pic.
just liked this view - the double highway snaking into the serenity of the mountains.
love this shot. It was such a beautiful day.
Quincy - said roommates bf's bro - and I hadn't been here before and were like two kids - giving each other our cameras to get the view from our respective windows. And ooohing and aahing.
Like I said, pics aren't doing anything for the real thing.
Another favorite.
Rear view
Just a look-off
Just a look-off
I think is on postcards alot
words can't describe
Maria and I posing by the sign that says "Beware the evil Easter gnomes.
They are looking for your chocolate.
Looking down the main street. Banff Ave I think.
Fighting crime cuz speed kills.
My travelling companions.
Funny sign in a jewelry store.
Cute store name.
Proof I was there. Hate posing. Its so cheesy but necessary in this case.
Isn't she pretty? Banff Springs Hotel. Where a wedding will only cost you $30,000!
The main lobby. This bride had ruby red shoes on and the wedding was flapper style.
Sign in.
And in the midst of all this glamour and prestige, was the tackiest, grossest Easter display you've ever seen.
Gotta run. Been at this for over an hour!
Hope you enjoyed!
xo
Leanne
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