Flight

I'm on a search for a cheap flight to London, UK. I'm also in search of cheap accomodation in London. THe hostels are actually great and many of them are still free for the dates that I need.

I'm needing a cheap flight as I got invited to my favourite Author's Book Launch Party! Granted, a ton of other folks will be there. But I officially got invited. I'm so thrilled and excited. But the only problem is going to be the cost and timing. So far, I haven't really found flights for under $1,000. Plus accomodation, spending money, taxis/busses, etc....you see how 4 days can suddenly cost a ton of money.

I tried to hit up my Air Canada friend as I was told I could bring guests to this launch. But she's busy. Fair enough. But the thought of a girl's weekend was awesome.

I have to get more Flight friends. If anybody has any leads for cheap flights/accomodation in London, let me know. If the cost works, I'm so going.

Wish me luck!

Tuesday

I guess today was a better day...just because it wasn't a Monday. Got to work on time, started off ok and had my coffee when I got in. THAT'S really important.

The hard part about today is that I could never quite get to the work that I wanted to get done. Now, if it was fun stuff that pulled me away, that's fine. But it was some icky stuff. From really private stuff to an actual First Aid call. I'm one of the attendants but I'd rather be in title than actually have to deal with anything.

One of the managers called me into his office and he made it sound REALLY ominous. He asked me to close the door and the first thing I blurted out was "what did I do that was so wrong?!" He just laughed. But he calmly told me that he was getting angina pains and he was getting to take his nitroglycerin. He needed someone to watch just in case. WTF. First aid doesn't teach you about what to do when people take nitro...or maybe I fell asleep during that part of the course!!

OMG. I was actually quite anxious. But he explained to me what I needed to know. Believe me when I say that I was ready to grab his phone and just call 911. Turns out he was ok after his dosage. The thought of maybe having to do CPR on someone was making my stomach churn. I know I could, but I'd prefer to never have to do it.

I figure that tomorrow is hump day...that's a redeeming quality to this week.

First Week

Well, I officially started my first 5 day week this week. Thank goodness next week is the long weekend. Anyways, I hate Mondays and there are reasons why I never used to work them. For whatever reason, things that can go wrong definitely do for me on that one special day.

So, imagine when I woke up this Monday morning. Tried to stay positive. "You're lucky you have work, you only have to drive 1 kid into town, things could be worse" blah, blah, speech to myself. But of course, i had the crappiest night of sleep the night before and I was actually quite crabby.

Get the kid into the car and turn on to the traffic station. Sure enough, on the one bridge I have to take in, there's been a major accident. Oh, but wait, it's in the clearing stages. Because I hear that they're just about finished clearing the accident, I head towards this one bridge. Well, wouldn't you know it, as I get closer, another accident happens on the same bridge and I'm just too far into my route to actually take another one.

Get to work and I get just stupid people and stupid comments. I'm sure it was because I was already tired, crabby and being a Monday that I was harder on people. But really, leave me alone...... Finally made it through the day and it was time to head home.

As I'm heading home towards the bridge that I would normally take, would you fricken believe it? Another accident!!! WTF.

Just little things on a Monday that I would rather not have to deal with.

Changes

My kid had her late half birthday yesterday. It was fun! She liked her cake...because really, to a 4.5 year old, that's all that matters. Oh, and the balloons. I had a good time too as a lot of people couldn't make it and it was a smaller crowd. My dad said it wasn't big enough. But I didn't see him lifting a finger to cook and clean...so I say it was a big enough crowd.

This year, the half birthday came at a time when changes are just around the corner for the family. Tomorrow is my first day of my 5 day week. It's also the first day for my eldest at her new daycare/kindercare. I'm a little worried for her as she can be a bit shy. But I just have to let go and know that she has to go through this. I can't shelter her forever. My youngest will be transitioning into full time daycare very soon.

And those are just the changes in the next little bit. But that's life. EEEK!!!! It doesn't take away the fear though. =)

Facebook

I had a good chat with a friend today. She said she took one of her friends of her friends list. I had a good laugh. I told her about my other friend that takes people off her list if she hasn't spoken to them in 6 months. I've slowly started taking people off my list too.

Then there are others that are total "hogs" about their numbers. Do you think I really care that you have 500 friends on your list? And do you really think that they're all quality friends? I'd be impressed if you had THAT many quality friends. And you must be stinking poor during Christmas time.

Facebook is like highschool to me. Somehow you think you can get away from highschool, cliques and the whole popularity contest. But apparently you can't.

However, I will give it to Facebook for having some good games. I've had an opportunity to play games with some great friends and they actually want to play with me.

In the Zone.

Ok, so I wasn't in the zone...but my co-worker sure was. ROFL! Music is a real get away for me and for many folks. And at work, it's a life saver. There are times that I just feel that I can't get through something...but I strap on my iPod and I'm in the groove.

Well, my co-worker was really having an issue being motivated, so she strapped on her little music machine and started to work. She was so into it that was she singing out loud and everybody heard her. I don't sit near her so I didn't say anything. However, my co-workers that do sit around her just let her sing! I guess about 1/2 hour passed and they figured that was enough. Poor thing was so embarrassed.

I just think it's totally cool. That's 1/2 down of crappy work she didn't want to do...and she was actually happy doing it.

Last Monday

I have been on a modified work schedule for about 10 years now. And next week, it'll be my first week of a regular 5 day work week. I know most people would just laugh at me as I'm sure 89% of the real world works a 5 day schedule. And for some 7 days a week.

However, I'm mourning the loss of my "every" Monday off. For example, today, I had a girlfriend come over for a great play date. I haven't seen her in a while and it was just lovely.

The good part is I start at 7 and end at 3pm in the hopes of missing out on traffic congestion, getting home on time and maybe taking the kidlets to a class or two. The good part is that during the winter time, I'll actually see the daylight when I head home.

But I'll sure miss my Mondays off.....

My Saturday

Parts of today were great. And other parts, I'd rather just forget.

The great parts inlcluded celebrating my kid's great grandma's 85th birthday! And at this small celebration included family members that I really enjoy talking to and haven't seen in a very long time. There were good conversations and laughs.

We were out in sechelt and this great grandma's backyard is a pristine beach. My family, brother and sister in law all went down to just hang out. The kids loved finding sea stars and crabs under rocks. The great part was that we were the only ones out there. Our own little beach.

The crappy parts? Hmmmm. Where do I start?

When my husband tells me we're leaving at a certain time and we're not ready to go, I get pissed. I've worked my schedule and the kid's schedule to ensure that we leave at the time he has specified. And considering we had a long way to go to get to the ferry terminal, I thought it would be best to leave at the appropriate time and to drive safely there. But no, we left late, he drove like a crazy person and I was just pissed the whole time.

When we get to the ferry terminal, we had a bit of time to wait. Since it was such a long ride, I took one of my kid's to the washroom. As I get out of the washroom, my husband is screaming out of the car and driving onto the ferry. WTF! I'm asking for help from one of the ferry staff and he tells me to walk on, but to go down to the lower area. I meet some other staff member, I explain how my husband was herded on the ferry and that I'm supposed to be with him. He asks me for a ticket and other stuff. Ummm. It's in the car....that's on the ferry...with my husband...and with my keys...and wallet. And I have my one kid with me who is crying hysterically because she saw her dad drive off without her. Thank goodness I remember the ticket number and could tell the staff guy what he needed to know. I ran onto the ferry.

The kids are getting nutso in the car when we get off the ferry. They're tired of sitting. So they're kicking the front seats. One of the seats is where I'm sitting.

At the party, I help with prepping of food and washing dishes at the end. I watch the kids, I play with them, I race after them if I see them in danger. Thanks hubby for sitting there. You suck today.

It wasn't even 12pm and I was just pent up with anger.

The day is over. I'm home safe and sound. I'm going back to reading a book that I've fallen in love with. Wonderful.

Friday

Thank goodness it's Friday. There are some weeks that I just think will never end. But life could be worse.

On a totally different note, I'm trying to wear tank tops more often. I don't like the shape of my arms. But I've got this WICKED farmer's tan. You know, the tan where you know where my t-shirts end and start. It's painful and it looks terrible.

I took sunblock and put it on the tanned part of my arms...hoping that the "pale" part will get tanned like the rest. I just need an even look.

My First Post

Well, just another day in the life of me. How exciting am I? Not as much as I'd like to think I am. But if anything, I always like to share life experiences as I'm sure many share the experiences as I do.

To start off with, I'm a mom of 2 kids, I work full time, married, and never seem to have enough time for all the chores in the day. But that's just life.