It's been a while
Okay so I really don't have a lot to say right now as I am still feeling like my head is spinning. I am packing up a storm getting ready to take possession of our new house in a week.
I had a great time in Vancouver, but it was WAYYY too short. I tried to be organized and arrange to see people before I left, but alas that didn't work. So then I got there and tried my best and saw a lot of people, but just didn't get to see everyone I wanted to. So my rule for next time is that I am going to a) Rent a car and b) Try to ORGANIZE things. I didn't have a car while I was there so getting around was incredibly difficult and taking the bus costs like $5 a trip and they don't take bills, so that was a HUGE pain in the ass. Rental car = good. Plus I was getting totally screwed up on days vs dates, so I need to make myself a little calendar next time and actually write when and where I am to meet people.
I was productive however here's a snapshot:
Tuesday: Get up at 6am (Read 3am Vancouver time) land in Vancouver 11am, Downtown to see Mom and have lunch w/ rents, go for dinner with riding coach
Wednesday: Go to the barn, Have dinner with friend from old job
Thursday: Barn, Dinner and Drinks with group of friends from High School
Friday: Barn, Downtown to shop w/ Mom (where she bought me the most awesome purse I have ever owned...I am in love...) movie w/ the rents
Saturday: 10am fabric shopping w/ bridesmaids - 3pm fruitless attempt to get downtown - 6pm dinner with another friend
Sunday: Fruitless attempt #2 to get downtown - Hang w/ cousin. Dinner for Friend's b-day
Monday: Barn, Coffee w/ Aunt, Dinner w/ Mom
Tuesday: Went to check on my wedding band, flew home
May not sound like much, but I had to mooch rides EVERYWHERE or take the bus so that just sucked! TWICE I tried and failed to get downtown due to aforementioned bus change issues and the fact that I couldn't get a ride because of the Sun Run (imagine that!) I felt really bad about not getting to see everyone, but I have to get over it (and I am so good at not kicking my own ass... not so much) and get focused on everything that is going on now!
With all that said I did have a really great time being home and feeling like ME again. There is just something about reconnecting with the place that I am from that really makes me feel whole. Which is funny cause I know so many people that feel the exact opposite. For me though I think that it means so much to me because that is a place where I used to matter to people and I had a purpose and I really miss that aspect of my life. I miss everything I used to do there, I mean I used to ride and coach (horseback riding) 3- 4 times a week, take voice lessons, dance, play slo-pitch, rugby and golf all while holding down 2+ jobs. I loved it. I loved being busy and feeling fulfilled and being home reminds me of that feeling.
On top of all those great things I got a great new bag (THANKS MOM!) This is it, except mine is coral and I am in love with it.
Another unexpected side-effect of being in Vancouver was how much I missed Montreal. It's not even that I miss the city itself because to me it's not that great, but I did miss the life that I am starting here, so I am less convinced that I could just pick up and move home without batting an eyelash, which is good because it means that I am getting settled.
I have a job interview for a Day Camp Counselor on Thursday. I figure this is a good way to break my working dry spell and it's a good way to stay active and play outside all summer. Plus this way I get used to working in Quebec and I don't have to worry about taking time off for my wedding because it finishes the day before I leave for the wedding. The downside of course being that in the fall I am right back here again looking for work, but now I am so freaking desperate that I will take whatever I can get!
So that's all I have right now. I am going to try to do some blog catching uping (and yes Delicieux I will send you my list of great stuff in Paris! Check my Travel blog in the meantime) but it is going to be a slow process so I apologize! Thanks for stickin' with me guys! :)
I had a great time in Vancouver, but it was WAYYY too short. I tried to be organized and arrange to see people before I left, but alas that didn't work. So then I got there and tried my best and saw a lot of people, but just didn't get to see everyone I wanted to. So my rule for next time is that I am going to a) Rent a car and b) Try to ORGANIZE things. I didn't have a car while I was there so getting around was incredibly difficult and taking the bus costs like $5 a trip and they don't take bills, so that was a HUGE pain in the ass. Rental car = good. Plus I was getting totally screwed up on days vs dates, so I need to make myself a little calendar next time and actually write when and where I am to meet people.
I was productive however here's a snapshot:
Tuesday: Get up at 6am (Read 3am Vancouver time) land in Vancouver 11am, Downtown to see Mom and have lunch w/ rents, go for dinner with riding coach
Wednesday: Go to the barn, Have dinner with friend from old job
Thursday: Barn, Dinner and Drinks with group of friends from High School
Friday: Barn, Downtown to shop w/ Mom (where she bought me the most awesome purse I have ever owned...I am in love...) movie w/ the rents
Saturday: 10am fabric shopping w/ bridesmaids - 3pm fruitless attempt to get downtown - 6pm dinner with another friend
Sunday: Fruitless attempt #2 to get downtown - Hang w/ cousin. Dinner for Friend's b-day
Monday: Barn, Coffee w/ Aunt, Dinner w/ Mom
Tuesday: Went to check on my wedding band, flew home
May not sound like much, but I had to mooch rides EVERYWHERE or take the bus so that just sucked! TWICE I tried and failed to get downtown due to aforementioned bus change issues and the fact that I couldn't get a ride because of the Sun Run (imagine that!) I felt really bad about not getting to see everyone, but I have to get over it (and I am so good at not kicking my own ass... not so much) and get focused on everything that is going on now!
With all that said I did have a really great time being home and feeling like ME again. There is just something about reconnecting with the place that I am from that really makes me feel whole. Which is funny cause I know so many people that feel the exact opposite. For me though I think that it means so much to me because that is a place where I used to matter to people and I had a purpose and I really miss that aspect of my life. I miss everything I used to do there, I mean I used to ride and coach (horseback riding) 3- 4 times a week, take voice lessons, dance, play slo-pitch, rugby and golf all while holding down 2+ jobs. I loved it. I loved being busy and feeling fulfilled and being home reminds me of that feeling.
On top of all those great things I got a great new bag (THANKS MOM!) This is it, except mine is coral and I am in love with it.
Another unexpected side-effect of being in Vancouver was how much I missed Montreal. It's not even that I miss the city itself because to me it's not that great, but I did miss the life that I am starting here, so I am less convinced that I could just pick up and move home without batting an eyelash, which is good because it means that I am getting settled.
I have a job interview for a Day Camp Counselor on Thursday. I figure this is a good way to break my working dry spell and it's a good way to stay active and play outside all summer. Plus this way I get used to working in Quebec and I don't have to worry about taking time off for my wedding because it finishes the day before I leave for the wedding. The downside of course being that in the fall I am right back here again looking for work, but now I am so freaking desperate that I will take whatever I can get!
So that's all I have right now. I am going to try to do some blog catching uping (and yes Delicieux I will send you my list of great stuff in Paris! Check my Travel blog in the meantime) but it is going to be a slow process so I apologize! Thanks for stickin' with me guys! :)
Comments
Nice purse!
Hallie
The summer camp job sounds awesome (I was accepted to be a camp counsellor at Aspengrove Equestian Academy myself) and the economy will probably be a lot more hopefull come September (plus keep in mind that people will be going back to school, leaving more jobs open). Anyhoo, hope you get it!
That purse is awesome, I want one. :)
I think the counselor job sounds great. I was one for three summer sin college and it was increidble! And you have all that valuable nanny experience under your belt. Go for it!
P.S. I have a contest on my blog if you wish to check it out! :)