Gotsu Girl

Opening the video vault

2011-08-03T13:49:00.000-06:00

Make sure you have your sound turned up to get the full effect of this video!

Introducing...

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Haven Pamela Margaret

Born Weds. May 25th at 3:43 pm

7 lbs 9 oz

21 inches

"I'm REALLY good at stripping membranes."

2011-05-18T17:21:00.005-06:00

Had another appointment today. At my clinic, there are four doctors that see all the patients; you are not attached to any one doctor.

Sooooo, the doctor today did all the usual stuff (my blood pressure was NORMAL!! - I have been having some issues with that) and then asked if I wanted my membranes stripped. I told her it was done on Monday by a different doctor and resulted in some mild menstrual cramps, but nothing more.

Her reply?

"Well, I'm REALLY good at stripping membranes."

HOLY SHIT! What a difference! For comparison sakes, let's say the doctor I saw on Monday gently swept one finger around for about 5 seconds, producing a mild discomfort. Today, it felt like she shoved her entire hand up there, and swirled it around for 10 seconds and THEN said, "only 5 more seconds!" as I writhed in pain. I do believe I was ONLY moaning in pain, not screaming, thankfully!!

If THIS doesn't get things moving, I don't know what will!! I am still in pain, not contractions at all, just really sore. About as sore as you think you might feel after a hand was shoved into your uterus.

No blood yet (she said I may have a few days of bleeding), and an ultrasound scheduled for Friday.

Tentative induction scheduled for May 26. :-( But I really don't think it will come to that.

Presents from Japan!

2011-05-18T12:18:00.000-06:00

Thank you to Katy, Craig and baby Kai!!

Ultrasound on Tuesday

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I have to wait until the radiologist completes a report and sends it to my doctor, but the tech was able to tell a few things...

She estimated baby's weight to be 7 pounds, 14 ounces!!! It can be off by up to a pound in either direction. That's big enough, thanks. I don't want to birth no Buddha baby!! Also, the tech could see hair. She tried to show me, but I really couldn't see anything!

Place your bets!

2011-05-10T22:20:00.002-06:00

At my doctor's appointment yesterday I was 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced!! Naturally, this got me very excited until I went home and Googled it. Apparently, you can be in this state for WEEKS!!! My due date is Sunday. Will she be early or late? Shian is convinced she'll arrive on Friday the 13th.

No contractions yet...

A video is worth a hundred pictures

2011-05-01T16:30:00.000-06:00

Early Morning Thoughts

2011-04-23T08:12:00.001-06:00

First, here are a few pictures from the baby shower my work friends threw for me this week:

I'm up at 7:30 on a beautiful Sat. morning because it's so uncomfortable to sleep. I'm 9 months, 1 week now and CANNOT WAIT for the big day! I started to pack my bag, but I think I need something bigger to fit all the things that have been recommended.

I have baby girl's bag packed, and it's busting too. I'm wondering if I should buy a couple of preemie sleepers, just in case. I know she's not going to be a preemie, but that doesn't mean she'll fit the 0-3 clothes right at the beginning.

Did you know that there's nothing on TV at 7:30 on Sat. morning? Even the cartoons suck. When I win the lottery I'll buy a PVR.

My 'Birth and Babies' class started last Weds. It was so nice to have Shian come with me. She's an 'expert'! I had to go straight from work, and also had to be at work earlier than normal, so it made for a VERY long day. Luckily, I only have 4 more days of work left! Then I'll be able to get in lots of relaxing time (hopefully) before baby arrives around the 15th.

My replacement at work, Fay, will be coming in for 2 days to observe me, and then she'll be subbing for me on Thurs. It's so nice that my principal is going to pay her for those two shadow days. I could type up everything I want to tell her, but it's soooo much easier to speak to her and show her in person. It saves me a lot of time.

I put a note on the board in my classroom last week. It simply said that my last day would be the 29th, and then a new teacher would take over. You wouldn't believe how many kids asked me 'why?'! They felt pretty dumb when I pointed to my big belly, so I went ahead and added a second note about the due date of my baby girl. Kids are so funny sometimes. I guess my belly is not as big as I think it is!

March 28th Ultrasound

2011-03-30T21:46:00.000-06:00

Everything is looking really good with the baby girl. She is measuring 5 pounds already! The tech. said that it could be off by as much as a pound, so I don't need to worry about having a huge baby. I have seven weeks to go, and she's supposed to gain 1/2 pound a week.

She's been making herself comfortable by sticking her little feet in my ribs. She doesn't like it when I slouch. It's so amazing to watch her movements!

We're on spring break right now. I have been busy visiting friends and getting the baby stuff ready. The weather is finally getting nicer and all the snow is melting. It makes for very wet conditions...for the first time, I wish I had boots.

Here are a few ultrasound pictures:

Less than 2 months to go!!

8 month belly!!

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7 month belly!

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Belly Pictures

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Christmas day in my new blouse:

Jan. 24/2011, 6 months:

Long overdue update

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Where to begin...oh, yeah, I'M PREGNANT!!!! Wooohoooo!!! I couldn't be happier! This is my little GIRL, who is due May 16th!!!

Winter holidays officially begin tomorrow. I plan to spend this time relaxing, shopping for maternity clothes, and hanging out with friends and family. I may also do a bit of shopping for my little GIRL!!!!!!

Long time no post

2010-11-13T18:08:00.000-07:00

What can I say? Sometimes I just forget to blog! Here's some pictures from Halloween.

Wasting time in Lightroom

2010-09-05T17:17:00.001-06:00

The screenshots I took don't do the photos justice, but I wanted to capture the before and after together.

Creston Trip

2010-07-29T22:56:00.000-06:00

Costumes by Fruit of the Loom

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Switch to full screen for maximum enjoyment!

A Movie for Callum

2010-07-25T20:22:00.002-06:00

I'm a lazy blogger. I learned it from my cat.

2010-06-27T20:48:00.001-06:00

Wylie's 6th Birthday

2010-06-08T21:09:00.003-06:00

Fun at the park

2010-06-02T21:14:00.001-06:00

A few videos

2010-05-25T21:05:00.004-06:00

Images of Spring

2010-05-09T15:14:00.001-06:00

My new nephew, Toma!

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RIP Eva

2010-03-27T14:47:00.002-06:00

Eva passed away this morning. It's amazing how you can feel for people you've never even met...

Shian's Grad

2010-03-27T14:42:00.000-06:00

How to entertain a 5 year-old for 30 minutes

2010-02-27T13:22:00.003-07:00

So Sad

2010-02-13T21:52:00.005-07:00

I don't even know Eva, but I've been reading her blog for years. Kirstin and Joey introduced me to this outspoken CFer back before she received her double lung transplant. She's been on quite the roller coaster the last few years. Warning, you will need tissues.

A few Christmas Videos

2009-12-29T13:16:00.004-07:00

They were so cooperative!

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Brrrrrrr

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Saturday Overnight

	Scattered flurries
Temp.	-28°C
Feels Like	-39
Wind	NE 15km/h
Humidity	75%
P.O.P.	40%
Snow	less than 1 cm

Feelin' Christmasy

2009-12-06T20:20:00.002-07:00

So I gave Glogster a try...

2009-11-20T23:36:00.000-07:00

Screw PowerPoints!

Almost back to school

2009-08-22T13:56:00.004-06:00

I was tidying up the front of the fridge the other day when I came across these cards from when school ended in June. I felt bad throwing them out, but you can't keep everything, right?

Back to work on Monday, and then the kids start on Thursday. I'm really looking forward to this year! For the first time ever, I get to teach exactly what I taught last year!

A stop at Colin's place

2009-08-16T15:46:00.002-06:00

Summer time....

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I LOVE summer holidays!

The Carnage Continues

2009-07-01T12:27:00.003-06:00

Ok, maybe I shouldn't have put so many cans of paint on one shelf...
Did the kitties have a paw in this?
I'm going to say yes!

This last picture WILL NOT turn! Damn you Blogger!

Curiosity Killed the Cats?

2009-06-10T19:06:00.003-06:00

This is what I saw when I got home from work today. I asked myself, "Hmmmm, those things are usually on top of my dresser. How did they get there?"

Then I walked into the bedroom and saw this:

The little fuckers are always trying to open my drawers. Why? Why not? There really isn't much to do around here! So today they obviously got a few of the top drawers open and the whole thing came tumbling down. I managed to get it upright (not easy by yourself) and found this:

It's busted. Cheap Ikea particle board is not meant for such fun.
I actually wanted to buy a new bedroom set, but I couldn't justify it when I only bought this set three years ago. Now I get to go shopping...

I wonder what they will DESTROY tomorrow?

Little Beauty

2009-05-31T10:45:00.000-06:00

Playing at the Park

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Shades of pink

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Shop Here!

2009-03-08T15:27:00.003-06:00

My lovely friend, Anna, has started an Etsy shop selling handmade cards. I think you should check it out and buy something! Here are some pictures of her work:

CLICK HERE to go to her shop.

Viva Las Vegas!

2009-02-22T17:21:00.004-07:00

To celebrate Kathy's 30th birthday, I went down to Vegas with her, her sisters, her mom, and one of her sister's friends. It was a great time! I can't get into too many details, because "What happens in Vegas (TO KATHY) stays in Vegas!!!"

Wyli-e and Wall-e

2009-01-18T22:12:00.001-07:00

What was your favourite Christmas gift?

Better late than never!

2009-01-12T21:33:00.003-07:00

A Network Cable is Unplugged

2009-01-03T17:16:00.003-07:00

UPDATE: I finally figured out that my port is busted. How did it happen? No clue. It's an old computer (2003), but how do these things just suddenly stop working? So now I am using a wireless card and all is well.

It is so NOT unplugged!

I have been without home internet since the 23rd. That's a very long time. The error message says, "A network cable is unplugged". I've received this message before, but eventually, the internet connection DID return.

Not this time.

I even have a brand spanking new modem and cables from Telus, but still no access. Telus has washed their hands of me, telling me there is nothing wrong with the connection.

It's my computer.
HELP!!!

I'm at the public library right now, staring at a HUGE screen intended for old people.

Back to school on Monday...

ScrapBlog-my new toy

2008-11-15T13:19:00.001-07:00

History

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I'm proud of all you Americans today. It's time for a change.

Happy 2nd Birthday Cobin!

2008-11-04T20:37:00.004-07:00

Carolyn Came to Visit

2008-11-04T20:30:00.002-07:00

Happy Halloween

2008-11-04T20:25:00.001-07:00

What are you trying to say?

2008-10-08T20:20:00.003-06:00

Tell me how you really feel! This was on a day that I didn't get home until 8pm. I guess they were a little bit pissed. If you look closely, you'll see that they puked on the other shoe as well, and then licked it up. How considerate.

Sand in my hair

2008-08-24T22:33:00.003-06:00

The summer has passed like a blur. Tomorrow I'm going back to school, not because I have to (not until Weds.), but because I want to. It's soooo nice knowing exactly what and where I'm teaching. I can't wait to see the kids again, and get my classroom all dolled up. The most challenging part of this next week will be getting my ass to bed before 1am!

This is why I have sand in my hair...

Loving today...

2008-08-02T22:45:00.007-06:00

My new patio set (only $50 at Superstore)

Beautiful weather and the view from my patio

Spending time with my friend, Carrie's twin girls

Trying new recipes (these are jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped with bacon...but I bought the wrong peppers, these were not hot) :-(

Having my sister and her kids come over just to hang out

Cobin giving himself a mustache with my permanent markers

Delicious fresh vegetables and sock monkeys at the Millarville Farmer's Market

Planning big things with the new Ikea catalog

Hiking to Grassi Lakes near Canmore

Lemon lotion

Cheap Wal Mart art

My plant pods

Having the patience to NOT kill my cats when they pull shit like this

What are you loving today?

Like something from a horror movie

2008-07-31T13:00:00.005-06:00

Man decapitates passenger aboard Greyhound bus in Manitoba

Bus en route to Winnipeg from Edmonton; story contains graphic details

A passenger repeatedly stabbed and then decapitated a young man aboard a Greyhound bus travelling through Manitoba overnight in what appears to be a random attack, witnesses told CBC News.

The RCMP would not confirm the report, only saying that a homicide took place about 18 kilometres west of Portage la Prairie, Man., late Wednesday on a bus driving along the Trans-Canada Highway.

The RCMP said a suspect, whose identity has not been released, was arrested early Thursday morning. More information would be released Thursday afternoon at a press conference in Winnipeg, RCMP said.

About 37 passengers and a driver were aboard the bus en route to Winnipeg from Edmonton, according to a Greyhound spokesperson.

Passenger Cody Olmstead, 21, told CBC News he had smoked a cigarette earlier in the trip with the victim, whom he described as a man in his late teens or early 20s. The victim got on the bus in Edmonton, he said.

"I never took the time to know him, but he seemed to be OK, right, just a kid," said Olmstead, a Nova Scotia man who had been taking the bus to from Alberta to Montreal.

"He just said he was going to Winnipeg … going home, that's where he was from."

'Blood-curdling scream'

Garnet Caton, who was sitting in the seat in front of the victim, said he saw the attacker stab his seatmate, a young man sleeping with his headphones on.

Caton said he heard a "blood-curdling scream" and turned around to see the attacker holding a large "Rambo" hunting knife above the victim, "continually stabbing him in the chest area."

"He must have stabbed him 50 times or 60 times," said Caton.

"Like, just everywhere, arms, legs, neck, chest, guts, wherever he could swing it, he got it," said Olmstead.

"It looked kind of like a scuffle or an argument, you know, and then somebody's, like, 'Knife! Knife! Run!' so I was running up the alleyway, slapping people telling them to get going, move, get off the bus. I got pushed over, some lady got pushed over, I was just making sure everybody was OK, and we all got off the bus," said Olmstead

As panicked passengers fled the bus, "the attacker was over top of the victim … continually cutting him. I think the victim was gone at that point," Caton said.

Trio tried to check on victim

Caton, the driver and a trucker who had stopped at the scene later boarded the vehicle to see if the victim was still alive.

"When we came back on the bus, it was visible at the end of the bus he was cutting the guy's head off and pretty much gutting him up," said Caton.

The attacker ran at them, Caton said, and they ran out of the bus, holding the door shut as he tried to slash at the trio.

When the attacker tried to drive the bus away, the driver disabled the vehicle, Caton said.

"While we were watching the door, he calmly walks up to the front with the head in his hand and the knife and just calmly stares at us and drops the head right in front of us," said Caton.

"They did an awesome thing, holding him in there, because if not, what would have happened?" said Olmstead.

Acted 'like he was a robot'

Caton described the attacker as surprisingly calm. "It was like he was at the beach or something. There was no rage in him. He wasn't swearing or cursing or anything. It was just like he was a robot or something."

Police cruisers arrived about 10 minutes after the attack began, he estimates, and officers began directing passengers to school buses to take them to a hotel in Brandon.

"While we were waiting on the side of the road, [the attacker] was taunting the police with the head in his hand," said Caton.

Caton described the attacker as appearing "totally normal" earlier in the journey, even chatting with a young woman as he smoked a cigarette during a break.

But when he got back on the bus, he moved his belongings from the front to a seat beside the victim in the back and about 20 minutes later began attacking the man, said Caton. "He didn't say anything to the victim at all," said Caton.

Counsellors, chaplains aid passengers

A six-year-old and other children were among the passengers who saw the horrific incident unfold, said Caton.

"It was pretty traumatic," he said, adding that some passengers said they have been unable to sleep or eat since it happened.

"It's disturbing," Olmstead agreed, adding that images of the previous night haunted him when he tried to fall asleep early Thursday morning. "I closed my eyes and I seen him in the window there, just like a madman."

Bev Cumming, head of acute care services for the Brandon Regional Health Authority, said chaplains and psychiatric nurses have been working with dozens of passengers on the bus since they arrived in Brandon.

"When you see something as horrifying as that, the brain locks on to those images. It's very difficult to release those images," Cumming said.

"The assistance that people will get will be along the lines of coping in the immediate phase, learning what to do to reduce the profound effect this experience will have."

Tim Sen, president of Trauma Management Group, which offers counselling and post-traumatic support in Ontario, said it will take time for bus passengers to come to terms with what they've seen.

"They will experience very, very vivid flashbacks of that occurrence. Those will usually dissipate over a period of time, but right now it's going to be very vivid [as] they're still dealing with the shock and processing this horrific event," he said.

"There's not a right or wrong way to go through this. Some people will still be in shock and being very flat in presentation, like nothing's happened. Other people may not get out of bed and not want to move for a while, or be having what we call very acute [responses], so they'll be maybe crying and not wanting to calm down at all. Everybody's going to go through this very difficult journey in a very different way."

For children on the bus, Sen said, the response will depend on the age and maturity of the child. Generally, the key message caregivers should try to convey is that the situation is over and the child is now safe.

If intense feelings and emotions and symptoms such as flashbacks don't subside within a few months, Sen said, the passengers should consider seeking professional help.

Investigation is in 'full motion': minister

Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day commented on the killing, saying that like most Canadians, he was horrified to hear witness accounts of the homicide.

"The horrific nature of it is probably one of a kind in Canadian history," he told reporters late Thursday morning in Lévis, Que.

The minister said he didn't want to say anything that would compromise the investigation, but "I can assure people that everything is in full motion and momentum to getting to the bottom of this incident."

Questioned about whether weapons regulations should be put into place for buses, Day said it would be premature to look at such precautionary measures but added that the legal process will be followed as "aggressively as possible."

Greyhound spokeswoman Abby Wambaugh said the company is examining security on buses.

"We are working with Transport Canada to review inter-city bus security," she said.

"Due to the rural nature of our network, airport-type security is not practical for bus travel. It's just a completely different system."

Source: CBC

Bowness Park

2008-07-25T20:03:00.001-06:00

I love summer

2008-07-20T22:17:00.002-06:00

Lake Chaparral Day (with more creative music this time)

2008-07-19T19:41:00.002-06:00

My friend, Kathy, and her family have recently moved to the community of Lake Chaparral. This is a "lake community" because it has a massive park and man-made lake in the center of it. Only people who live in the community (and a few guests) are allowed to use the park and lake. It's REALLY nice to go to a park/lake in Calgary that is not crawling with thousands of people. They pay a lot for community fees, but I think it's worth it.

Yes, the music is cheesy, but I have slim pickings right now

2008-07-17T19:22:00.002-06:00

A lovely day at the water park

2008-07-16T18:18:00.002-06:00

Finally, a post...

2008-07-15T17:12:00.003-06:00

Where did June go? I hardly go an entire month without posting something. I'm sorry if you're one of those three people who actually check this blog, hoping to read something.

I'm on holidays now and pretty much bored to tears. There's lots that I could be doing...and some days I am motivated...but on other days I can't be bothered to accomplish anything.

I mopped the kitchen floor today. That's HUGE for me.

Would it have made sense to keep going and do the laundry room and bathroom? Of course! Did I? No.

It was 14 degrees today. That's COLD for July in Calgary!

My cats are driving me crazy! This is what happens when I leave the bathroom door open:

Take note that they continued to unroll and shred until they got down to the cardboard roll. THEN they managed to OPEN the little basket (it has a tight-fitting lid) where the spare roll is kept, and tore and shred it too!

When I left them for a week to visit Carolyn in Creston, they took out their anger by shredding magazines! My lovely friend, Tammy, came everyday to feed them and scoop the poop, but that wasn't good enough! A few months ago I brought home some tests to mark and stupidly left them sitting on the table. In the morning, they were all over the floor and some had been chewed so badly that I couldn't make out the answers! At least my students thought it was funny.

I'll update again tomorrow, with pictures from Creston and maybe a few others.
I hope you like the new look and blog feeds to the right. ;-)

What a difference!

2008-05-25T13:39:00.003-06:00

4 year olds are soooo much better than 3 year olds!!

Love it

2008-05-25T13:37:00.001-06:00

I just can't get enough of this blog!

Passive Aggressive Notes

Brings back great memories of university roommates!

A few changes...

2008-04-19T17:27:00.005-06:00

During spring break I decided to adopt 2 kittens. I adopted them from the Meow Foundation. They have settled in nicely and just love those little mice toys. Their names are Genki (named after my deceased beta fish), and Precious (named after one of many cats I had growing up). They're brother and sister but don't really look alike.

Let's see...what else...I turned 30! Mom came to visit for a little over a week. It was nice to have company and my kitties enjoyed harassing her all night. I wished she lived closer.

After spring break I started my new job teaching grade 8. At first I really missed my fives but now I really like it. It's less of a workload, and fun to be able to joke around with them and be sarcastic. I can say things to them that would have made my fives go home and cry to mommy.

They've told me what I'll be teaching next year but the position has to be posted, and they have to interview for it. So that totally sucks ass. At least they want me though! It sucks that they have to jump through all these hoops before being allowed to hire me.

I love my school!

...but I can't wait for summer holidays!!!

Who's the better dancer?

2008-03-05T22:07:00.003-07:00

Won't you take me to....
Funky Town!

I miss Japan

2008-03-05T22:01:00.002-07:00

My Money Tree

2008-03-02T16:12:00.001-07:00

Like I don't already have enough blogs to read...

2008-03-02T16:09:00.001-07:00

I can't stop reading this blog. What an amazing story!
Check it out: Confessions of a CF Husband

Have I mentioned that I love grade 5?

2008-02-14T18:11:00.001-07:00

Tastes exactly like an orange creamsicle

2008-02-10T22:13:00.001-07:00

Cutie

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My Classroom

2008-01-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

Here is my classroom all done up for student-led conferences.

This is taken from the back looking towards the front white board.

The students made personalized welcome signs for their parents and taped them to the door.

Science station: making a heterogeneous mixture and sampling a solution.

Another angle.

Spelling station: give your parents a spelling test.

Social Studies station: parents graded their plasticine region maps.

This is my "modern" desk after I had locked up my laptop in the cupboard you see to the right. I don't mind the kidney shape, but give me an old fashioned desk with drawers anyday!

The view when you walk in the door.

Portfolio Station: parents read their writing and other "best" work.

Our photo wall.

Our paper mache volcanoes. We made these as part of our chemistry unit. We are going to explode them soon! (vinegar and baking soda)

Math station: give your parents a Mad Minute test.

Beautiful AND Meaningful, what more could you ask for?

2008-01-16T22:19:00.000-07:00

These images are from my new favorite Etsy shop: Junkmail Greetings.

Christmas 2007

2007-12-28T18:21:00.000-07:00

The Evolution of the "Slim Spruce"

2007-12-06T19:34:00.001-07:00

Cobin Walking

2007-11-04T20:11:00.000-07:00

Halloween 2007

2007-11-04T20:04:00.001-07:00

My new spa-like bathroom

2007-11-04T19:51:00.001-07:00

To see the before picture go back a few posts.

Brings a smile to my face these days...

2007-10-13T22:16:00.000-06:00

my view

coffee

babysitting my nephews

paper mache

shopping for couches

walking to the library

choosing paint colors

new flannel sheets

Ikea

showing Kid Nation to my students

unpacking boxes from 5 years ago

Halloween decorations

my students

creating photo books

shopping online in US dollars

old Seinfeld episodes

keeping in touch via Facebook

crochet aspirations

my quesadilla maker

old friends

Joey Got His New Lungs!!!!!!!

2007-08-20T19:42:00.000-06:00

He had his operation last night and is doing well. I'm so happy I could burst!!!!

These pictures are from my visit to Toronto last week.

Summer Daze

2007-07-17T22:53:00.000-06:00

Ahhhh sweet summer days...no work, no responsibilities, great weather...what more could I ask for?

I'm bored.

I stay up way too late, then sleep way too late. I'm such a slacker. If slacking was a sport I would soooo medal! Like, GOLD medal.

Here's a picture of my cutie roommate. I take a lot of pictures these days.

Oh wait!! I did go to a concert the other night! Kathy took me to see The Tragically Hip and we had 4th row, center seats!! It was an awesome concert and my only little taste of Stampede. Holy cracked-out white trash cowgirls batman! They were everywhere!

Kathy and I after the concert.

My New Place!

2007-06-29T22:03:00.000-06:00

These photos are from the listing...so the stuff isn't mine.

MY bedroom

MY bathroom (I do believe I'll be painting...)

MY view from MY balcony

MY kitchen

Oh look, it's MY kitchen again...

MY living room

MY living room again

MY laundry/storage room

MY building!

*Not pictured: MY underground, heated parking spot, and MY den!

Holy Crap!

2007-06-22T19:54:00.001-06:00

I bought a condo!!
They gave ME a mortgage!!??!

Where does the time go?

2007-06-15T17:24:00.000-06:00

I can't believe it but school is over in 2 weeks! Here is a lazy-girls version of an update:

I'm watching a 90210 re-run right now and I'm not ashamed of it

I have no idea what I'm teaching next year, or where, and it's driving me nuts

My sister and nephews are going to Powell River for 3 weeks, I'm going to be so bored!

In Aug. I'm going to visit Kirstin and Joey in Toronto for a week!

I love Facebook

I've been shopping for real estate, I feel so grown up!

Wylie turned 3 last weekend and we had a great party at Bowness Park (I'll post a few pictures from the 315 I took)

Last week I received the best care package from Katy and Craig. You guys ROCK! I'll never tire of random weird Japanese stuff!

Almost the entire month of July is open for me. I really should get a job...

Slushie mixed with soft ice cream is the greatest treat after a long, hot day at work

Grade 9 grad is in a week and a half, it should be fun to see my kids all dolled up (one guy plans to have a top hat and cane)

My baby, Caitlin...oops....I mean, Kathy's baby Caitlin, is a little doll! She's such a good baby and is so easy going

I am addicted to buying fabric. I have a plan for every piece of fabric I buy, I just don't actually get around to making everything, then I go out and buy more fabric....it's my new crack cocaine

Videos

2007-05-20T21:18:00.000-06:00

I've uploaded about 30 short videos that I have taken over the last 9 months. Go to my YouTube space to watch them and leave comments.

Happy Mother's Day!

2007-05-13T15:22:00.000-06:00

To my little Momma!

A Trip to the Alberta Children's Hospital

2007-04-20T22:37:00.000-06:00

Last week my little nephew, Cobin, became very sick with a virus called RSV. All kids get it, but only 0.5%-2% require hospitalization. The poor little guy had to have oxygen, a heart monitor, an IV in his arm (then head, then foot), two other thingies attached to his chest, a catheter to collect a urine sample, a spinal tap, and countless blood tests. He was in the ICU for one night, and then moved upstairs for two more nights. My sister is still breastfeeding so she had to be there at all times. It was very stressful and scary but he is fine now. He lost his voice from the oxygen and has bruises from the countless needles, he even has a little bald spot on his head from being shaved for the IV (he barely has 2mm of hair!). We are very lucky be so close to the brand spanking new Children's Hospital. It is an amazing hospital, I highly recommend it!

Here are some pictures, taken after we knew everything was going to be ok. He is off the oxygen in these photos but still hooked up to an IV (in his foot), and the heart monitor (attached to his little toe).

Redneck Hockey Freaks Have Taken Over the City!

2007-04-20T22:26:00.000-06:00

Coolest Cake Ever

2007-04-05T20:25:00.000-06:00

So I turned 29 today...gettin' old, gettin' old...
My roommate Kevin had his birthday yesterday so we shared a cake. Cameron (the 2 year old) picked out this Cars cake. Cars is "The" movie these days.

My spring break has been very relaxing. I've taken up sewing, despite having no training. I don't know what the hell I'm doing, but it's pretty easy to make blankets and things.

I've bought an actual pattern to make some kids pjs but I'm not ready to take on that challenge. Right now I'm content to buy all sorts of fabric and dream about the things I will make.

Maybe I'll post some pictures of the baby blankets I have made.

Tomorrow I'm going swimming with my nephews and then I will spend Easter weekend with them. The baskets I've made are overflowing with goodies. Should be fun!

Time Waster

2007-04-01T00:05:00.000-06:00

Feel like playing?

Content

2007-03-31T22:53:00.000-06:00

Lately

2007-03-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

Baby Caitlin

2007-02-06T20:18:00.000-07:00

I went skiing with my school

2007-01-28T21:14:00.000-07:00

We went to Calgary Olympic Park. It's nice to have a ski "hill" right in Calgary. I had to wear a helmet, just like the kids....isn't it RAD!?

Banff!

2007-01-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

Another cutie pie!

2007-01-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

Kathy and Kevin (the people I live with) had a baby girl last Monday! Her name is Caitlin and she is a tiny little princess. Here I am holding her and my nephew, Cobin. It's so nice to have a little girl to buy for!

Little angels

2007-01-09T18:13:00.000-07:00

For the next month I will teaching full time instead of 80%. My school has some money to do this for a few of the teachers who are not full time, but not enough money to do it for more than a month.

So guess what I'm teaching now?

Let's recap what I already teach:

Grade 9 Social Studies
Grade 9 Language Arts
Grade 9 Homeroom
Grade 5 Computers
Grade 8 Foods

Now add to that, for the next month:

Grade 1,2,3,4 P.E.

My school is right next door to an elementary school, in fact we are considered one school (saves money on administration). So I will now be teaching elementary P.E. for a month. This should be no problem, I am supposed to be an elementary teacher right? Well....I forgot how bloody small and delicate they are! Grade one students can barely run around the gym without falling down and bursting into tears!

They're cute though.

On a side note, during computers class today one of my grade 5 students asked the following:

"Miss. Hunt, is it OK if I watch the video of Saddam being hanged?"

Thank god for internet filters!

School's Out!!!

2006-12-22T14:53:00.000-07:00

Today was the last day of school and the little darlings were let go at noon!!! Two weeks off...sweet relief! I've been in grade 9 now for a little over a month and a half and I really like it. Not being full time is nice, because I have extra time to do my prep work. I'm not subbing as much as I would like, but that's ok. I do miss the full time pay cheque though!

I'm spending Christmas across town with my sister and her family. I've bought so much stuff for my nephews I can't even remember it all! Shopping is my addiction, I admit I need help!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope Santa is good to you!
Lots and lots of love to everyone in Japan, I miss you all like crazy!

Opening up the video vault

2006-12-03T21:51:00.000-07:00

It's Just a Massage...

Dance Lena Dance!

Brooke's New Ride

Karaoke Fun

Leif's Secret Life

Look at the blanket and hat I made!

2006-12-03T21:28:00.000-07:00