Wow, it is only Wednesday and my post has a title of long week. That should speak volumes! So my week started off with me changing clubs at the end of the month and it looked like I was going to Gold's here in London, then that changed because the 2 new sales team members at Sherwood quit, so then I ended up staying. So as it stands i am at Sherwood at least until the end of April. We will see. I have a whole bag of mixed emotions on that subject. But oh well, what can you do, everything happens for a reason... right?! It all goes back to the philosophy... Happiness is a choice!
More later I have a day off or two coming in the next 4 and have tonnes to blog about
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Sunday, March 28, 2004
KarloSoze lives again!
Thanks to Mr. Kuiack I was kindly tipped off to to the fact that our dear Carlo has blessed the land of blogging again. I suspect that his words will be sporadic as usual but as entertaining as ever.
Hey Carlo, if you are reading, congrats eh! I hear you are doing the ultimate grown up act... getting married. Good man :o)
I learned something today, actually not that I actually learned something new, more so a reinforcement of fact that I tend to forget. Here it is...
'Regardless of the time of day, 5 minutes is the longest time frame there is!'
Think about it, not too hard though, my intention is not to cause cerebral hemorrhaging.
Think of all the times in a day, month week, year, that you hear, "I will be there in 5 minutes!" or "I am leaving here in 5!" or "Sure, shouldn't take me more than 5, no problem!" or "Follow that road about 5 minutes then turn right or left. You'll know when you have gone to far when...."
Now think about how many times those instructions, quotations, exclamations and summations of time were actually 5 minutes. If your law of averages are something like mine then you have probably given up at least a year of your life counting on these 5's to actually be just that. The definition of Insanity sums it up I think. We have a saying at work that at this moment I cannot remember verbatim how it goes however, it follows the context of... " repeatedly doing something wrong and making no changes to how you do it however expecting a new result! that is insanity!" So why do we, the human race, such poor creatures of habit, when we know that it is not going to happen in 5 minutes still wait 10,20, 30 or even 90 minutes for "it" to happen. Insane I say!
Sim update....
My roommate got a promotion at work and she has stopped peeing on the floor!, I bought a fireplace and am depressed because I work too much... ah the irony!
Cheers,
L
Hey Carlo, if you are reading, congrats eh! I hear you are doing the ultimate grown up act... getting married. Good man :o)
I learned something today, actually not that I actually learned something new, more so a reinforcement of fact that I tend to forget. Here it is...
'Regardless of the time of day, 5 minutes is the longest time frame there is!'
Think about it, not too hard though, my intention is not to cause cerebral hemorrhaging.
Think of all the times in a day, month week, year, that you hear, "I will be there in 5 minutes!" or "I am leaving here in 5!" or "Sure, shouldn't take me more than 5, no problem!" or "Follow that road about 5 minutes then turn right or left. You'll know when you have gone to far when...."
Now think about how many times those instructions, quotations, exclamations and summations of time were actually 5 minutes. If your law of averages are something like mine then you have probably given up at least a year of your life counting on these 5's to actually be just that. The definition of Insanity sums it up I think. We have a saying at work that at this moment I cannot remember verbatim how it goes however, it follows the context of... " repeatedly doing something wrong and making no changes to how you do it however expecting a new result! that is insanity!" So why do we, the human race, such poor creatures of habit, when we know that it is not going to happen in 5 minutes still wait 10,20, 30 or even 90 minutes for "it" to happen. Insane I say!
Sim update....
My roommate got a promotion at work and she has stopped peeing on the floor!, I bought a fireplace and am depressed because I work too much... ah the irony!
Cheers,
L
Saturday, March 27, 2004
Au Revoir Sex in The City
So the last episode has come an gone.
Love.
In all forms, on all faces, the best place to be.
An exit with a smile, the best way to leave.
:o)
Love.
In all forms, on all faces, the best place to be.
An exit with a smile, the best way to leave.
:o)
Hello, My Name is Leanne and, I am a Simaholic.
I confess, I have successfully been bitten by the gaming bug. In the past I have cursed them, never had anything good to say about them, other then the fact that they have amazing graphics and special effects. Alas, I digress, I am an addict. The Sims, they did it, hooked me within the first 3 hours of the experience. As hard as I try, I cannot live without it. I think about how my disfunctional family is doing all day long. I jones to go home to find out if my damn roommate has peed on the floor again or if the fish died or if the repairman fixed the hot tub. I cringe at the fact that my stupid roommate won't change a lightbulb or flush the damn toilet. She just got fired two minutes ago, stupid bitch...lol and now I have to start all over again. Well at least until the last save! Phew for the save feature! SO alas I admit, I am aware that the addiction exists, and no! I am not prepared for therapy yet! I will seek help ones it is required and not a moment before. I have not missed work yet because of it, I still talk to my boyfriend and yes I still eat! I know that I am lacking on regular blog updates this I am truly sorry for, but what do you expect me to do, unplug the X Box? You have got to be kidding!!
Well in my real life things are totally insane. I am in the midst of working 16 days in a row, I am still not sure which club I am going to be working out of as of April first and during the month of April my job is sending me all over Ontario. I will be in Ottawa one day and then Markham the next and then London the following day. Bling Bling for the mileage fairy! Other than that all is well. Tired but well.
Gotta go, my quest for a new roommate will not accomplished unless I continue the game.
Cheers! Happy Spring all.
Oh and Happy Belated Birthday to The Google Master, both you and your blog have lasted another year... great job, have one on me :o)
Well in my real life things are totally insane. I am in the midst of working 16 days in a row, I am still not sure which club I am going to be working out of as of April first and during the month of April my job is sending me all over Ontario. I will be in Ottawa one day and then Markham the next and then London the following day. Bling Bling for the mileage fairy! Other than that all is well. Tired but well.
Gotta go, my quest for a new roommate will not accomplished unless I continue the game.
Cheers! Happy Spring all.
Oh and Happy Belated Birthday to The Google Master, both you and your blog have lasted another year... great job, have one on me :o)
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Got Sent Home From Work... Might as Well Blog!
SO the title says it all. Got sent home from work because I have Impetigo Impetigo. Not sure how I got it, haven't had it in years, and all the info states that kids are the primary recipients of this disgusting skin ailment, so not sure why I have it at 29( well almost 29). Well either way I have gotten 2 days off of work paid since I am salaried and another tomorrow, if it is not cleared up enough to not be considered contagious.
The boss said to go home and relax... Not quite sure what this relaxing thing is that people keep telling me that I should do, to me it equals boredom. I think I will end up going to the gym, Sandringham GoodLife has BodyFlow on tonight at 6:30... Sounds like a plan to me. Body Flow is awesome. I recommend it to all of you who want to get into a healthier lifestyle yet lack the interest of have too much fear. Flow is awesome as it is a no impact group class that follows a non conventional format, addressing the strengths and weaknesses in body mind and spirit. Sound hokey? It is not I promise.
So what is new in my world? Well I finished Boot Camp, it was very informative to say the least. Almost scary informative. I am supposed to do a feedback email on it and I have yet to do so, still attempting to process all the information I suppose. Unfortunaley I cannot say that I had a pleasant experience in the Hotels that I was booked into. The Valhalla Inn on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being, move me in I am home, I would give it a 5. 3 of the 5 points come from how awesome the beds and pillows were. A loss of 3 points came from the customer service and the inadequacies of the staff. The last 2 points gained came from the convenience of having all the conference rooms right on sight fully serviced. I had to take 2 points away for the fact that it was 10 bucks for 2 eggs poached and 2 pieces of toast! Not room service even! When you are there for a week that is well over 50 bucks just for breakfast! Needless to say I am broke after that week, I will get it back, I get to expense it however it will be a month before I get reimbursed.
Now the second hotel was The Raddison, I would give it a 6.75 out of 10. The beds sucked!, especially after leaving the amazing beds at the Valhalla, but the customer Service was far superior, and the dining was miles above the Valhalla. We had full service conference rooms there as well, and the rooms were nicer. The rooms were nicer too, but still I wouldn't stay there again unless it was another work function. Both times I had a gorgeous view of either the 427 or the 401( both multi lane provincial highways here in Ontario).
On a fluffier note, it snowed here... Again! I am tired of the snow, winter is a take it or leave it season in my opinion, and I would rather leave it.
Oh ya I almost forgot... Happy St. Patrick's Day! . Can you tell that I am not Irish. I find the
Story of St. Pat really interesting though, all those years of thinking that he was the dude that got rid of all the snakes in Ireland, wow what a little history lesson will teach you. So in the spirit of the holiday here is a quiz for ya Do you have the luck of the Irish?.
Well that is it for today, now go get yourself some green beer eh!
L
The boss said to go home and relax... Not quite sure what this relaxing thing is that people keep telling me that I should do, to me it equals boredom. I think I will end up going to the gym, Sandringham GoodLife has BodyFlow on tonight at 6:30... Sounds like a plan to me. Body Flow is awesome. I recommend it to all of you who want to get into a healthier lifestyle yet lack the interest of have too much fear. Flow is awesome as it is a no impact group class that follows a non conventional format, addressing the strengths and weaknesses in body mind and spirit. Sound hokey? It is not I promise.
So what is new in my world? Well I finished Boot Camp, it was very informative to say the least. Almost scary informative. I am supposed to do a feedback email on it and I have yet to do so, still attempting to process all the information I suppose. Unfortunaley I cannot say that I had a pleasant experience in the Hotels that I was booked into. The Valhalla Inn on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being, move me in I am home, I would give it a 5. 3 of the 5 points come from how awesome the beds and pillows were. A loss of 3 points came from the customer service and the inadequacies of the staff. The last 2 points gained came from the convenience of having all the conference rooms right on sight fully serviced. I had to take 2 points away for the fact that it was 10 bucks for 2 eggs poached and 2 pieces of toast! Not room service even! When you are there for a week that is well over 50 bucks just for breakfast! Needless to say I am broke after that week, I will get it back, I get to expense it however it will be a month before I get reimbursed.
Now the second hotel was The Raddison, I would give it a 6.75 out of 10. The beds sucked!, especially after leaving the amazing beds at the Valhalla, but the customer Service was far superior, and the dining was miles above the Valhalla. We had full service conference rooms there as well, and the rooms were nicer. The rooms were nicer too, but still I wouldn't stay there again unless it was another work function. Both times I had a gorgeous view of either the 427 or the 401( both multi lane provincial highways here in Ontario).
On a fluffier note, it snowed here... Again! I am tired of the snow, winter is a take it or leave it season in my opinion, and I would rather leave it.
Oh ya I almost forgot... Happy St. Patrick's Day! . Can you tell that I am not Irish. I find the
Story of St. Pat really interesting though, all those years of thinking that he was the dude that got rid of all the snakes in Ireland, wow what a little history lesson will teach you. So in the spirit of the holiday here is a quiz for ya Do you have the luck of the Irish?.
Well that is it for today, now go get yourself some green beer eh!
L
Sunday, March 14, 2004
I am Back :o)
Well I survived GoodLife GM Boot Camp.
It was actually a really great week. A whole lot of information learned. I knew there was a lot of work involved in being a GM at a fitness club however this week really put it in perspective. As anxious as I am to become a GM, I want to be a great one, not a mediocre one. So I came to the conclusion early into the week that I need to maximize the opportunity to be in training at a pretty good wage so that I can maximize my opportunities as a GM. What does this mean initially, well it means that I will not be going to Huntsville, yet. I was actually offered an interview for the position before the week was over, however I declined it. I don't want to waste anyone's time with an interview when I am not even confident in my own abilities.
Time will tell I suppose, as it always does, I am shooting for June/July to be in my own club. Why rush it just because there is an immediate opportunity. 2004 is one of the biggest growth years for GoodLife, we are actually celebrating our 25th Birthday party by opening 25 new clubs and giving away a million dollars in prizes. I think I have got in at a really good time. If you are thinking about a job change and are interested in the Health and Fitness Field I suggest you give good life a thought and check out the Careers option on the website.
You would figure I had a lot to update the blog with, I think I am still attempting to absorb the whole week and once I have it all organized I will have more info the regurgitate.
On a social note... We are planning a Girls night out this Friday if and female who read in London are interested in joining us. You know how to get a hold of me if you are interested in more details.
Well that is all for now
L
It was actually a really great week. A whole lot of information learned. I knew there was a lot of work involved in being a GM at a fitness club however this week really put it in perspective. As anxious as I am to become a GM, I want to be a great one, not a mediocre one. So I came to the conclusion early into the week that I need to maximize the opportunity to be in training at a pretty good wage so that I can maximize my opportunities as a GM. What does this mean initially, well it means that I will not be going to Huntsville, yet. I was actually offered an interview for the position before the week was over, however I declined it. I don't want to waste anyone's time with an interview when I am not even confident in my own abilities.
Time will tell I suppose, as it always does, I am shooting for June/July to be in my own club. Why rush it just because there is an immediate opportunity. 2004 is one of the biggest growth years for GoodLife, we are actually celebrating our 25th Birthday party by opening 25 new clubs and giving away a million dollars in prizes. I think I have got in at a really good time. If you are thinking about a job change and are interested in the Health and Fitness Field I suggest you give good life a thought and check out the Careers option on the website.
You would figure I had a lot to update the blog with, I think I am still attempting to absorb the whole week and once I have it all organized I will have more info the regurgitate.
On a social note... We are planning a Girls night out this Friday if and female who read in London are interested in joining us. You know how to get a hold of me if you are interested in more details.
Well that is all for now
L
Sunday, March 07, 2004
The Passions of The Christ
So I saw it... The Passions of The Christ I also see what all the hype is about. It was quite possibly one of the most graphic movies I have ever seen. It's funny I mentioned just that to a friend last night and his response was " reality is always more graphic than imagination". I supposed he is right however, me not being a very religious person I have a hard time with the idea that the movie was based on fact. As realistic as it was and as horrific as it was I am still no closer to believing in the story of the bible then I was the 2 hours and 15 minutes before I watched it. That may be blasphemous of me but it is how I feel. I have spent far too many years studying science, evolution and the human form to not be skeptical of a divine power that created and can end all. Hmmm a thought to ponder on a Sunday. One thing I would like to say is it is an incedribly well made movie. Kudos to Mel Gibson for his blood sweat and tears over this one. The cinemetography was phenomenal, the costumes, makeup and sets were very realistic, and the special effects were just plain awesome. All and all I give the move a strong 7.5 out of 10. Could have done without the subtitles, however they were clear, short and stayed up long enough so even the most primary of readers could have got through them easily.
On another note, work that is... I am off to Toronto for a week. Leaving today and returning next Saturday. I am off to what is called GM Boot Camp! I week of highly intensive training in a group environment. The company is footing the bill for me to stay in a hotel for a week, the Vahalla Inn as a matter of fact. I am really excited for the whole experience. I am roominf with someone as well from what I understand. Not sure who as of yet, but it will be nice to meet some new people.
On that note, I will not be posting for over a week unless I gain access to a computer while I am gone. Even if I do however I will likely not be blogging, more like checking me email.
Have an awesome week all, smile spring is just around the corner.
L
On another note, work that is... I am off to Toronto for a week. Leaving today and returning next Saturday. I am off to what is called GM Boot Camp! I week of highly intensive training in a group environment. The company is footing the bill for me to stay in a hotel for a week, the Vahalla Inn as a matter of fact. I am really excited for the whole experience. I am roominf with someone as well from what I understand. Not sure who as of yet, but it will be nice to meet some new people.
On that note, I will not be posting for over a week unless I gain access to a computer while I am gone. Even if I do however I will likely not be blogging, more like checking me email.
Have an awesome week all, smile spring is just around the corner.
L
Sunday, February 29, 2004
Day Off Blog
So since it was my day off thought it would be only fitting that I blogged a bit.
It was 11 degrees Celsius here today. An awesome day to have off. Chris and I went out in the Jeep for a few hours, it was really nice to finally have the windows open again. I love the fact that there is now tunes in it makes the Jeep that much more enjoyable. I forgot how many people stare at it. Everywhere we went people were all looking up at us. I love it! Not that I am a huge attention seeker, but the attention is always nice. So I found out that my boss and her boyfriend discovered the Jeep as well. It turns out that they were out for a drive yesterday when Chris was on his way to work. Her boyfriend pulled over to let him pass because he wanted to get a better look at it. I find it totally hilarious! I talked to her at work and the first thing she said was... "Is Chris's Jeep black with big tires and a huge stereo in it?" I just laughed.
All in all the day off was completely unproductive, I have my first GM meeting tomorrow at Home Office. Eight straight hours of listening to sure talk. A Yawner I am sure, but I am actually a wee bit nervous, pretty sure I will be the only new one in the room. I guess that means that there will be attention on me again, better be on my best behaviour. LOL
Thanks to the Googlemaster for pointing out the fact that my blog counter jumped a huge amount today. Must be the Bloggerama tag I picked up from Princess.
Oh on one of my Google adventures today I found this awesome link for those of you who are concerned about getting enough protein in your diet.
Sorry it is a small entry today, if I were to get into the semantics of my life at the moment you would be bored as hell, work, work, work.
Have you smiled today for no reason? Maybe you should!
L
It was 11 degrees Celsius here today. An awesome day to have off. Chris and I went out in the Jeep for a few hours, it was really nice to finally have the windows open again. I love the fact that there is now tunes in it makes the Jeep that much more enjoyable. I forgot how many people stare at it. Everywhere we went people were all looking up at us. I love it! Not that I am a huge attention seeker, but the attention is always nice. So I found out that my boss and her boyfriend discovered the Jeep as well. It turns out that they were out for a drive yesterday when Chris was on his way to work. Her boyfriend pulled over to let him pass because he wanted to get a better look at it. I find it totally hilarious! I talked to her at work and the first thing she said was... "Is Chris's Jeep black with big tires and a huge stereo in it?" I just laughed.
All in all the day off was completely unproductive, I have my first GM meeting tomorrow at Home Office. Eight straight hours of listening to sure talk. A Yawner I am sure, but I am actually a wee bit nervous, pretty sure I will be the only new one in the room. I guess that means that there will be attention on me again, better be on my best behaviour. LOL
Thanks to the Googlemaster for pointing out the fact that my blog counter jumped a huge amount today. Must be the Bloggerama tag I picked up from Princess.
Oh on one of my Google adventures today I found this awesome link for those of you who are concerned about getting enough protein in your diet.
Sorry it is a small entry today, if I were to get into the semantics of my life at the moment you would be bored as hell, work, work, work.
Have you smiled today for no reason? Maybe you should!
L
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Something I forgot...
So the City Of London is striking tonight. The first impact that will be noticed is that there will be no garbage pick up after the strike begins tonight at midnight. Guess who's garbage day is tomorrow morning! Oh Oh Oh! Pick me I know I know I know..... That is me dammit! Included are several other people that I know in the immediate area. Lat time the city went out on strike it last like 4 weeks or so except it was in the heat of the summer so the city was stinky, really stinky! I guess with it being winter will help ward off the smell, lets just hope that it doesn't snow!
On the flip side, when people can't use public recreation places it improves the business for those of us who are private which directly translates into $$$$ for GoodLife :o)
Gotta run
L
On the flip side, when people can't use public recreation places it improves the business for those of us who are private which directly translates into $$$$ for GoodLife :o)
Gotta run
L
Quick Blog Before heading back to work
So it has been a really long week already, still have 3 more days to go including today. But..... Got cool news yesterday! From the 8th of March till the 12th of March I am going to be attending GM Boot Camp. A 5 day super intensive course in Burlington... Land of Ikea :o)
Of course the company will be putting me up in a hotel for the week and giving me a food allowance, which is just terrible if you ask me... LOL
Any way thought I would post a quick update before the end of the week.
Oh ya and I have a neat link for a few of you, courtesy of DJ Biz... check it out.Free Yourself from the fear of speeding!
Of course the company will be putting me up in a hotel for the week and giving me a food allowance, which is just terrible if you ask me... LOL
Any way thought I would post a quick update before the end of the week.
Oh ya and I have a neat link for a few of you, courtesy of DJ Biz... check it out.Free Yourself from the fear of speeding!
Sunday, February 22, 2004
I know I said I would blog today....
But I really am in no mood to. I have been in a shit mood since I read a certain persons blog yesterday. This person will remain description and nameless. I am just really disappointed. Maybe it is because I am in a better place in my life, maybe it is because I only harbour grudges to people who have actually done stuff to me or maybe it is because she blatantly called me a liar online. Oh well I see things have not changed. Needless to say it has been bugging me all weekend and I am in no mood to chat. Hopefully I will get rid of the mood and be able to salvage some of this weekend.
Bottom line is, I have finally found things that I am happy about and things that make me happy all the time, I guess there are reasons why I only communicate with a couple aspects of that part of my past. Those of you who I do, you know who you are and I thank you for being there still. For those of you who read this and are not regular parts of my life, there are reasons why.
L
Bottom line is, I have finally found things that I am happy about and things that make me happy all the time, I guess there are reasons why I only communicate with a couple aspects of that part of my past. Those of you who I do, you know who you are and I thank you for being there still. For those of you who read this and are not regular parts of my life, there are reasons why.
L
Saturday, February 21, 2004
OOPs, my bad!
So I was kindly reminded via email today that I am weak on the blog entries lately. Sorry, work has been exhausting, worked 7 plus days in a row the last thing I have felt like is blogging. I have tonnes to blog about however it will have to wait till tomorrow.
Until then
L
Until then
L
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Happy Valentine's Day All...
A little history lesson for those of you who are anti Valentine's day and an eye opener for those of you who use it as an excuse for all theother holidays int he year that you forgot... missed... or didn't care about.
Either way enjoy the day whether it is alone or with a loved one. If you are single this is a great day to head out and do things that other single people do, laundry, groceries, a movie matinee, you never know you may find your true love doing the same.
Smile eh!
L
Either way enjoy the day whether it is alone or with a loved one. If you are single this is a great day to head out and do things that other single people do, laundry, groceries, a movie matinee, you never know you may find your true love doing the same.
Smile eh!
L
Friday, February 13, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
New Hockey Rules!
Just a quick entry before work.
According to my daily newsletter from Leafs.com the GM's of the NHL are looking at bringing a few new rules into the game, both immediately and next season. From what I read they all sound reasonable to me. Let's see if they improve the offensive game as intended.
On another note... Congratulations to the Google Master on the arrival of his new machine. A true testament to the phrase... "Good things come to those who wait." Enjoy!
Alas off to work... Day 5 of 7 in a row.
L
According to my daily newsletter from Leafs.com the GM's of the NHL are looking at bringing a few new rules into the game, both immediately and next season. From what I read they all sound reasonable to me. Let's see if they improve the offensive game as intended.
On another note... Congratulations to the Google Master on the arrival of his new machine. A true testament to the phrase... "Good things come to those who wait." Enjoy!
Alas off to work... Day 5 of 7 in a row.
L
Monday, February 09, 2004
I Got The Job :o)
So I got the job. The newest member of the management in training program at GoodLife Fitness. 15 People were vying for the position, 4 or so were to be hired and the position went to me :o) ( big huge grins for me today). I guess TeleTech was wrong in turning me down for 18 different positions, including one almost Identical to this one!
I may actually be looking at my own club sooner than I was expecting. There is a new one opening in Fredericton New Brunswick March 26th of this year and if I play my cards right I may get it as a club. West was my original goal, but if they trust me to run one already, East it will be. My question is who will come visit me?
So on another awesome note.... Got Free Beer Tonight! From the Labatts reps at Molly Blooms tonight. Chris and I went there to have some of their awesome wings and there was like 60 Labatts reps there doing promo. Tried the New Labatts Sterling. For a beer that only has 2.5 grams of carbs and 0.0 grams of fat it is an awesome tasting beer for those of us who are watching our waistlines. No gross aftertaste, refreshing and full of flavour. My take on it is similar to Blue Light in a can. That might be due to the fact that the bottle neck is wrapped in silver foil, either way it is worth the try. Especially when it was free like tonight. All you Londoners should be aware of the fact that the Labatts reps are doing pub crawls all week until Thursday, and they may be visiting the bar near you and dispersing gratuitous libations to all. If in doubt, head out :op
Cheers
L
I may actually be looking at my own club sooner than I was expecting. There is a new one opening in Fredericton New Brunswick March 26th of this year and if I play my cards right I may get it as a club. West was my original goal, but if they trust me to run one already, East it will be. My question is who will come visit me?
So on another awesome note.... Got Free Beer Tonight! From the Labatts reps at Molly Blooms tonight. Chris and I went there to have some of their awesome wings and there was like 60 Labatts reps there doing promo. Tried the New Labatts Sterling. For a beer that only has 2.5 grams of carbs and 0.0 grams of fat it is an awesome tasting beer for those of us who are watching our waistlines. No gross aftertaste, refreshing and full of flavour. My take on it is similar to Blue Light in a can. That might be due to the fact that the bottle neck is wrapped in silver foil, either way it is worth the try. Especially when it was free like tonight. All you Londoners should be aware of the fact that the Labatts reps are doing pub crawls all week until Thursday, and they may be visiting the bar near you and dispersing gratuitous libations to all. If in doubt, head out :op
Cheers
L
Time To Blog Again
Wow it has been a while hasn't it. I have been so busy with work that the last thing that I have wanted to do is blog, I barely even check my email!.
So what is new.... Went 4 X 4n with Chris last night, that was fun got really stuck, it made me laugh a lot. Went to the North By Northwest blowout sale, no as good as it has been in previous years, but still found a few bargains.
So my management in training interview went really well, I should hear something in the next week or so. Apparently the rumor mill has it that there will be an opening here in London in the next week or so. Fingers crossed!
FOUND REALLY CHEAP GAS TODAY only... 68.6
Well gotta head back to work, really just wanted to let everyone know about the cheap gas!
Have a great day!
L
So what is new.... Went 4 X 4n with Chris last night, that was fun got really stuck, it made me laugh a lot. Went to the North By Northwest blowout sale, no as good as it has been in previous years, but still found a few bargains.
So my management in training interview went really well, I should hear something in the next week or so. Apparently the rumor mill has it that there will be an opening here in London in the next week or so. Fingers crossed!
FOUND REALLY CHEAP GAS TODAY only... 68.6
Well gotta head back to work, really just wanted to let everyone know about the cheap gas!
Have a great day!
L
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Free GoodLife Membership Giveway Tonight
Hey all well it is SuperBowl Sunday.
It has been a crazy crazy week so it only seems fitting the end the week on a high note and start a new month on the same note.
For all of you who made a New Years resolution to lose 10 pounds, get in shape, eat better, quit smoking... I ask you... " Have you stuck to your new years resolution yet?" Better yet, "Did you take action with your resolution this year or is it just talk like every other year?" Well, I can help you make it a reality this year... Come to Jack Astor's tonight, North end, Come to Jack Astor's tonight, Fanshawe Road and you can win one of 5 free memberships. Plus to make it even easier I am giving away a tonne of free personal training with various different trainers at our club.Sorry for sounding like an advertisment but this is super exciting. Do you realize that some of the packages that are being given away are worth almost $200.
Either way, if you can't make it email me at goodlife_superbowl_giveaway@hotmail.com and I will hook you up with a free pass to the club.
Have a great one today.
L
It has been a crazy crazy week so it only seems fitting the end the week on a high note and start a new month on the same note.
For all of you who made a New Years resolution to lose 10 pounds, get in shape, eat better, quit smoking... I ask you... " Have you stuck to your new years resolution yet?" Better yet, "Did you take action with your resolution this year or is it just talk like every other year?" Well, I can help you make it a reality this year... Come to Jack Astor's tonight, North end, Come to Jack Astor's tonight, Fanshawe Road and you can win one of 5 free memberships. Plus to make it even easier I am giving away a tonne of free personal training with various different trainers at our club.Sorry for sounding like an advertisment but this is super exciting. Do you realize that some of the packages that are being given away are worth almost $200.
Either way, if you can't make it email me at goodlife_superbowl_giveaway@hotmail.com and I will hook you up with a free pass to the club.
Have a great one today.
L
Friday, January 30, 2004
Managment in Training Interview Day
Well I am off to Brampton today, for my managment in training interview. I am not really nervous, excited more so, even woke up before my alarm... at 6 am! Oddly enough the part of my day that I am most excited for is seeing Chris again. The drive is the part that I am least looking forward to since it is almost 2 hours away. The is a major bonus about going east though... according to the weather network it is almost 10 degrees warmer in Brampton than here in London.
2 days to the Super Bowl party at Jack Astor's, which I will be at all day. I am working it, being the GoodLife rep and giving away lots of free stuff, but I still get to hang out and catch the game... not a bad trade off. So if you are looking for some things to do on Super Bowl Sunday... come on over for some good times :oP
Gotta run
L
2 days to the Super Bowl party at Jack Astor's, which I will be at all day. I am working it, being the GoodLife rep and giving away lots of free stuff, but I still get to hang out and catch the game... not a bad trade off. So if you are looking for some things to do on Super Bowl Sunday... come on over for some good times :oP
Gotta run
L
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
15 minutes before work again
Well today we completed the 4th day of core training. We are officially half way there. I actually feel like I am getting stronger, my posture is definitely better. It is a tough program though. I totally recommend it to any one who has issues with the midsection, poor posture or anyone that is sitting on there but all day at work. It really makes you realize how much we neglect the midsection now adays. Check out this site for a bit of information on the core program.
My boss at work always says that the trick to maintaining a fitness regimen is to have a reason to go to the gym, whether it is a personal trainer, seeing you kids grow up, running a marathon, looking better in a swim suit, or as simple as not letting down the person you have to pick up on the way to the gym. What ever your reason, get there do it for you or do it for someone else. Health and fitness is one of the few things that we have control of as human beings. Maybe it's time for you to take control of your life.
Gotta run time for work.
Smile... because you are alive, now go do something to keep you that way :o)
L
My boss at work always says that the trick to maintaining a fitness regimen is to have a reason to go to the gym, whether it is a personal trainer, seeing you kids grow up, running a marathon, looking better in a swim suit, or as simple as not letting down the person you have to pick up on the way to the gym. What ever your reason, get there do it for you or do it for someone else. Health and fitness is one of the few things that we have control of as human beings. Maybe it's time for you to take control of your life.
Gotta run time for work.
Smile... because you are alive, now go do something to keep you that way :o)
L
Sunday, January 25, 2004
Check out this Site
A quick note.. Tried Smirnoff Caesars this weekend and give them 2 thumbs up but give this site 10 thumbs up.
Go to the recipes section check out the Queen Bee!
Go to the recipes section check out the Queen Bee!
The Weekend Has Come to an End
Well Chris and I went away this weekend. Went and hung out at his Mom's house in the big bad metropolis of Beaverton Ontario. The town is so small that I was totally amazed that it even had a website. I guess that just goes to prove how technologically advanced the world is becoming.
All and all it was a very relaxing weekend. The purpose of the trip was to take drop Chris off for the week so that he can fix the Jeep, an 83 CJ7, the teal coloured one, in the Baja drop down menu > Baja 2001. Well he is still there and I am back in London while he works on repairing the rear axle at the family welding shop. But that is not the point of my story, yesterday we shopped the whole day away. We started off at some random Jeep store where I bought a new hat, a Jeep one of course, and then we proceeded to Ikea!, where of course you cannot go without buying something. We went to the new one on 404 and Finch just north of Toronto. We happened to show up the first day of a markdown sale. Ended up getting a new desk, TV stand and some other random Ikea stuff. All and all a great start to the day. The deal shopping had begun. Next we headed to Chris's Favourite Store, and surprisingly enough only did "research". In other words chatted with the guys in the shop wandered around looking at modifications and basically wasted an hour or so getting other Jeep fanatics opinions on customization that is required to fix the rear axel. After that we headed into Ajax and went to Future Shop to get my parents a webcam, and then to the best bargain place of the day.... Old Navy. They are having there winter clearance event this weekend it was well worth the wait in line. For 68 bucks tax included I got 2 new pair of work pants, 2 wool sweaters and the deal of the day, a pair of cords for 6 bucks! Canadian or American that is one hell of a deal. The deals aside though the store was a zoo and the employees were still in peak attitude and as helpful as always. Way to go to the management of the Ajax store, your employees are a direct reflection of a job well done.
So after Old Navy we did some other random shopping, Costco, Chapters and got some gas for the car at Sunoco and then went on to Montana's where we had reservations for dinner. There was 8 of us in total, Mom and Dad drove from Port Hope, Chris and I came in from Ajax and Joan( Chris's Mom) Nat and the kids all came came down from Beaverton. We figured it was the easiest meeting point for all of us. Unfortunately experience was not up to par. I love eating there the food is usually amazing, however yesterday that was not the case. Our server did not choose her attitude and was not having any fun, nor was she being there! The meal was below par and the restaurant was very cold. All things aside though we all had a great time a bunch of laughs and totally enjoyed each others company. The manager provided us with nearly 40 dollars in coupons after realizing that Joan was not kidding when she attempted to saw through her steak at the expense of one now wavy fork.The manager did her job and made our day by rectifying the previous misfortunes. Oddly enough this also resulted in a server who's attitude was then chosen for her, and the night ended on a good note.
Well that is all I have to chat about at the moment, gonna go relax and have some of Joan's homemade Cabbage Rolls that were sent home with me.
Smile eh! If only to exercise the muscles in your face :o)
L
All and all it was a very relaxing weekend. The purpose of the trip was to take drop Chris off for the week so that he can fix the Jeep, an 83 CJ7, the teal coloured one, in the Baja drop down menu > Baja 2001. Well he is still there and I am back in London while he works on repairing the rear axle at the family welding shop. But that is not the point of my story, yesterday we shopped the whole day away. We started off at some random Jeep store where I bought a new hat, a Jeep one of course, and then we proceeded to Ikea!, where of course you cannot go without buying something. We went to the new one on 404 and Finch just north of Toronto. We happened to show up the first day of a markdown sale. Ended up getting a new desk, TV stand and some other random Ikea stuff. All and all a great start to the day. The deal shopping had begun. Next we headed to Chris's Favourite Store, and surprisingly enough only did "research". In other words chatted with the guys in the shop wandered around looking at modifications and basically wasted an hour or so getting other Jeep fanatics opinions on customization that is required to fix the rear axel. After that we headed into Ajax and went to Future Shop to get my parents a webcam, and then to the best bargain place of the day.... Old Navy. They are having there winter clearance event this weekend it was well worth the wait in line. For 68 bucks tax included I got 2 new pair of work pants, 2 wool sweaters and the deal of the day, a pair of cords for 6 bucks! Canadian or American that is one hell of a deal. The deals aside though the store was a zoo and the employees were still in peak attitude and as helpful as always. Way to go to the management of the Ajax store, your employees are a direct reflection of a job well done.
So after Old Navy we did some other random shopping, Costco, Chapters and got some gas for the car at Sunoco and then went on to Montana's where we had reservations for dinner. There was 8 of us in total, Mom and Dad drove from Port Hope, Chris and I came in from Ajax and Joan( Chris's Mom) Nat and the kids all came came down from Beaverton. We figured it was the easiest meeting point for all of us. Unfortunately experience was not up to par. I love eating there the food is usually amazing, however yesterday that was not the case. Our server did not choose her attitude and was not having any fun, nor was she being there! The meal was below par and the restaurant was very cold. All things aside though we all had a great time a bunch of laughs and totally enjoyed each others company. The manager provided us with nearly 40 dollars in coupons after realizing that Joan was not kidding when she attempted to saw through her steak at the expense of one now wavy fork.The manager did her job and made our day by rectifying the previous misfortunes. Oddly enough this also resulted in a server who's attitude was then chosen for her, and the night ended on a good note.
Well that is all I have to chat about at the moment, gonna go relax and have some of Joan's homemade Cabbage Rolls that were sent home with me.
Smile eh! If only to exercise the muscles in your face :o)
L
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
15 minutes to Blog then must Go to Work
Hey all, so as it appears I did not have the opportunity to blog again on my day off. Actually I slept almost all day. I woke up after the inaugural night of DDing and felt like I drank a 2-4! After sleep, and a whole lot of it, I was feeling better. Strange how that is.
So I read Jo's Blog today and had my first honourable mention in the land of blogging again. Thanks Jo :-) (BTW the link is not working). The strange thing that I took away from her entry is that I actually have an impact on the lives of those around me. I remember the day that I gave her that piece of advice, if I recall it was during the days of Assenstein. My how times have changed.... For the better of course.
So since I am short on time today, I want to leave a lasting impression.
~~~ If there is only one thing productive that you do today thank the one that you never thank. Wave back at that stranger who smiles at you, thank the person who holds the door open for you while you rush in out of the cold, or email everyone in your address book and thank them for being in your life. We don't take the time anymore in our busy lives to thank each other enough. Without each other our lives would be pretty dull, don't ya think?~~~
So, thanks :o) to all of you who read this and all of you who should be reading this, I appreciate all of you for the little things that you do in my life.
Smile... It's not Monday :oP
L
So I read Jo's Blog today and had my first honourable mention in the land of blogging again. Thanks Jo :-) (BTW the link is not working). The strange thing that I took away from her entry is that I actually have an impact on the lives of those around me. I remember the day that I gave her that piece of advice, if I recall it was during the days of Assenstein. My how times have changed.... For the better of course.
So since I am short on time today, I want to leave a lasting impression.
~~~ If there is only one thing productive that you do today thank the one that you never thank. Wave back at that stranger who smiles at you, thank the person who holds the door open for you while you rush in out of the cold, or email everyone in your address book and thank them for being in your life. We don't take the time anymore in our busy lives to thank each other enough. Without each other our lives would be pretty dull, don't ya think?~~~
So, thanks :o) to all of you who read this and all of you who should be reading this, I appreciate all of you for the little things that you do in my life.
Smile... It's not Monday :oP
L
Sunday, January 18, 2004
A Night Of Firsts
We went to the Lawyer tonight. Our intention was to meet some friends there to celebrate and unknown persons birthday, however we got stood up! Go figure! My guess was that the crowd there was to old for the originals to partake in. Oh well, I love the Lawyer, always a great time and one of the few bars in the city that I don't feel like I am babysitting a bunch of drunken Co-Eds while I am enjoying a night out. So as the firsts go... Tonight was the first night I have ever successfully completed a mission to be the DD! I have had many failed attempts in the past to be the DD, usually supposedly driving someone else's car home at the end of the night. However, every previous attempted always ended up with me totally shitfaced and all of us in either an About Town or a U Need A cab. I guess the reason that tonight was so different was that it was my own car. The only other person entitled to drive it was shitfaced, at least 3 beers past his 6 beer staggering point, so that left me to be responsible. I am proud to say that I consumed 1 large Blue Light ( mmmm fresh draft beer :oP```) , and 3 glasses of water while everyone else (less LVR and The Google Master who were also DDing it), got completely blazoed. I guess this means that I am maturing! Wow, never thought that would happen.
So even though we got stood up it turned out to be a great evening out. Ran into an old friend, another former TeleTecher, who has since moved on( not on his own accord mind you, but escaped non the less). He always made me laugh when I worked with him, however tonight he made me laugh more than usual. Thanks RD, it has been one of those weeks that I really needed a full on belly laugh, you always manage to get those out of me :-)
Other than that, I really don't have much else to blog about, Chris is passed out cold on the futon, he made it in the house, down the stairs and all the way to the futon before passing out. At least he got his shoes off.
Tomorrow is my day off so I will likely make another entry tomorrow at some point.
BTW, have you had a good strong belly laugh today? Don't you think it's time?
L
So even though we got stood up it turned out to be a great evening out. Ran into an old friend, another former TeleTecher, who has since moved on( not on his own accord mind you, but escaped non the less). He always made me laugh when I worked with him, however tonight he made me laugh more than usual. Thanks RD, it has been one of those weeks that I really needed a full on belly laugh, you always manage to get those out of me :-)
Other than that, I really don't have much else to blog about, Chris is passed out cold on the futon, he made it in the house, down the stairs and all the way to the futon before passing out. At least he got his shoes off.
Tomorrow is my day off so I will likely make another entry tomorrow at some point.
BTW, have you had a good strong belly laugh today? Don't you think it's time?
L
Thursday, January 15, 2004
The Auto Show and Stuff
So I went to my very first auto show. Of course my first time had to be with the worlds largest and most famous. It was absolutely incredible. That about sums it up. I was awwwww struck for hours and have been talking about it for days now. You could say that it has had a lasting impression on me.
Good things have happened at work this week as well. I am officially the first recipient at the Sherwood Forest branch of GoodLife Fitness to receive the Platinum Pen Award. It is awarded to the top Personal Training Sales in each divisional group. It is literally a heavy weight platinum pen, with the company logo engraved on it. My first month on the job and I score the award. Yeah Me :)
Got some patch bucks today as well. For those of you who are previous or current TeleTechers, this is similar to the old scratch cards, except..... They have dollar values hidden under the pull tab. Me being very naive and thinking that a buck equals a dollar opened up my first one and got $100! The next two produced 10 dollars each. Not too bad for a few good deeds. LOL. With these Patch bucks we can buy anything that is GoodLife related, proshop stuff, tanning packages, personal training, upgrade courses stuff like that. So I bought a bottle of tanning lotion and a spot in the Core Circuit Training program. The program is 8 sessions with one of the trainers doing a circuit workout concentrating on the abs and back muscles that make up the core of the body. I think I am going to be in serious pain after this one but hopefully it will give me the push to get back into the gymly routine, if you know what I mean. One would think that because you work in the gym that you would work out all the time, this is not the case at all. I have worked out a grand total of three times in the past 5 weeks. Working 60 + hours a week really squashes the desire to spend another 5 or 6 working out. I think I may go back to the principle that I am going to workout at Galleria and work at Sherwood. It amayzes me how many people work at Galleria and workout at Sherwood. This must be the trick.
So my new camera that I spoke of in my last entry is even more amazing then I thought. We currently live in an old 3 storey home that has been renovated into three apartments one on each floor. The floor above us is occupied by two very noisy gentlemen. Both of the two believe that they are up and coming musicians and play their stereo and their guitars ( electric of course) in a very loud decibel range. When I arrived home from work tonight at around 8:15 or so, I could hear the noise before I turned off my car. So you can imagine how loud it was inside the house. So we recorded it, for proof of course, since the cops never believe that there is anything going on when we call because of course them tone it down as soon as the see the car pull in the driveway. We recorded it with the mic that is built into the new web cam. It is so sensitive that it picked up the rattling of the light in the room from the vibrations of the stereo speaker. Another plus for the camera!
Well the camera has now led me into many mssgr conversations so I will end this for now.
More later.
Smile.... You know why
Leanne
Good things have happened at work this week as well. I am officially the first recipient at the Sherwood Forest branch of GoodLife Fitness to receive the Platinum Pen Award. It is awarded to the top Personal Training Sales in each divisional group. It is literally a heavy weight platinum pen, with the company logo engraved on it. My first month on the job and I score the award. Yeah Me :)
Got some patch bucks today as well. For those of you who are previous or current TeleTechers, this is similar to the old scratch cards, except..... They have dollar values hidden under the pull tab. Me being very naive and thinking that a buck equals a dollar opened up my first one and got $100! The next two produced 10 dollars each. Not too bad for a few good deeds. LOL. With these Patch bucks we can buy anything that is GoodLife related, proshop stuff, tanning packages, personal training, upgrade courses stuff like that. So I bought a bottle of tanning lotion and a spot in the Core Circuit Training program. The program is 8 sessions with one of the trainers doing a circuit workout concentrating on the abs and back muscles that make up the core of the body. I think I am going to be in serious pain after this one but hopefully it will give me the push to get back into the gymly routine, if you know what I mean. One would think that because you work in the gym that you would work out all the time, this is not the case at all. I have worked out a grand total of three times in the past 5 weeks. Working 60 + hours a week really squashes the desire to spend another 5 or 6 working out. I think I may go back to the principle that I am going to workout at Galleria and work at Sherwood. It amayzes me how many people work at Galleria and workout at Sherwood. This must be the trick.
So my new camera that I spoke of in my last entry is even more amazing then I thought. We currently live in an old 3 storey home that has been renovated into three apartments one on each floor. The floor above us is occupied by two very noisy gentlemen. Both of the two believe that they are up and coming musicians and play their stereo and their guitars ( electric of course) in a very loud decibel range. When I arrived home from work tonight at around 8:15 or so, I could hear the noise before I turned off my car. So you can imagine how loud it was inside the house. So we recorded it, for proof of course, since the cops never believe that there is anything going on when we call because of course them tone it down as soon as the see the car pull in the driveway. We recorded it with the mic that is built into the new web cam. It is so sensitive that it picked up the rattling of the light in the room from the vibrations of the stereo speaker. Another plus for the camera!
Well the camera has now led me into many mssgr conversations so I will end this for now.
More later.
Smile.... You know why
Leanne
Sunday, January 11, 2004
Got a Web Cam :o)
Well the title says it all.
One of the other former Teletechers (aka DJ Biz) got me onto the idea. We chatted for hours last night with him on his web cam. It was great! I have not seen him in ages and I didn't even have to leave my house to do so :) Way more addictive than the regular for of the internet. So Chris came home from work with one tonight. I am now the proud user of a QuickCam Zoom. It is the coolest thing I think I have ever used. It has this auto face tracking option that is crazy precise. Chris came into the room and it picked up his face instantly and moved the camera's focus to him! It also has a built in mic and lot of other cool advanced features. I chatted with my parents for a bit with it too. They are no longer cyber virgins. I think my Dad may become a bit of a cyber slut, his addiction is rapidly forming. From the very first webcam session he is now jonzing for one of his very own! It is a contagious affliction that will soon infiltrate our entire web community. Way to go Dad! I am so proud of you.
I think that the internet should be a mandatory requirement between all parents and their long distance children. It is better than big fat LD phone bills and so much more convenient! It's way easier to get Mom's chocolate ship recipe via chat then over the phone. Hint Hint Hint :o)
So my red little Nissan required emergency surgery this morning. Good thing I have a qualified surgeon living under the same roof as me. A $28.75 repair thanks to Canadian Tire . I blew the clutch cable in the Sentra last night on the way back from Walmart. I had my suspicions that there was something up in the past week due to an odd little crunching noise that accompanied about 75% of all shifts. Well last night I heard the mother of all crunches and then shifting became very labourious. This little course of events led to the surgery this morning before driving Chris to work. All is well now though! I was a wee bit panicked that long anticipated road trip for tomorrow to NAIAS would have to be cancelled for yet another year. However all is well on the auto front, if only the weather would co-operate. We have received about 2.5 inches of snow in the past 5 hours or so, and it is the fine, moist, constantly falling stuff that all drivers dread. It appears, according to the Weather Networks Highway Link that the highway is clear and according to the radar it is almost past us. I guess we will know at 7 am EST if the trip is a go! I hear my next door neighbour out shovelling the driveway again, he was doing it when I came home at 5:30pm as well, it is now 8:47pm and this is his third time today, I wonder how many more times he will attempt it?
Oh a strange fact for you, not really strange, more so a six degrees of separation thing.
So being from Port Hope , population 12 500 last time I was home, now happily relocated in London population 320 000 give or take a few, you never expect to run into people from home very often. I can honestly say that maybe a dozen times in the past almost 5 years have I encountered someone that I know from home. Well I move into my current apartment to see a Honda in the driveway from of all places Cobourg Honda. Cobourg is the rival small town next to Port Hope on the map. The rivallry between the two towns is long standing and very strong. However, the neighbours that shovel the snow are local Cobourgians! Go figure! They are super nice people and I have nothing bad to say about them, I even excuse the fact that I have to share a driveway with a Cobourg Honda, however the fact of the matter is that all rivalries aside, he shovels the driveway after each and every snow fall. Bless his Cobourg roots!
Any way time for Law and Order Criminal Intent.
Smile :)
Leanne
One of the other former Teletechers (aka DJ Biz) got me onto the idea. We chatted for hours last night with him on his web cam. It was great! I have not seen him in ages and I didn't even have to leave my house to do so :) Way more addictive than the regular for of the internet. So Chris came home from work with one tonight. I am now the proud user of a QuickCam Zoom. It is the coolest thing I think I have ever used. It has this auto face tracking option that is crazy precise. Chris came into the room and it picked up his face instantly and moved the camera's focus to him! It also has a built in mic and lot of other cool advanced features. I chatted with my parents for a bit with it too. They are no longer cyber virgins. I think my Dad may become a bit of a cyber slut, his addiction is rapidly forming. From the very first webcam session he is now jonzing for one of his very own! It is a contagious affliction that will soon infiltrate our entire web community. Way to go Dad! I am so proud of you.
I think that the internet should be a mandatory requirement between all parents and their long distance children. It is better than big fat LD phone bills and so much more convenient! It's way easier to get Mom's chocolate ship recipe via chat then over the phone. Hint Hint Hint :o)
So my red little Nissan required emergency surgery this morning. Good thing I have a qualified surgeon living under the same roof as me. A $28.75 repair thanks to Canadian Tire . I blew the clutch cable in the Sentra last night on the way back from Walmart. I had my suspicions that there was something up in the past week due to an odd little crunching noise that accompanied about 75% of all shifts. Well last night I heard the mother of all crunches and then shifting became very labourious. This little course of events led to the surgery this morning before driving Chris to work. All is well now though! I was a wee bit panicked that long anticipated road trip for tomorrow to NAIAS would have to be cancelled for yet another year. However all is well on the auto front, if only the weather would co-operate. We have received about 2.5 inches of snow in the past 5 hours or so, and it is the fine, moist, constantly falling stuff that all drivers dread. It appears, according to the Weather Networks Highway Link that the highway is clear and according to the radar it is almost past us. I guess we will know at 7 am EST if the trip is a go! I hear my next door neighbour out shovelling the driveway again, he was doing it when I came home at 5:30pm as well, it is now 8:47pm and this is his third time today, I wonder how many more times he will attempt it?
Oh a strange fact for you, not really strange, more so a six degrees of separation thing.
So being from Port Hope , population 12 500 last time I was home, now happily relocated in London population 320 000 give or take a few, you never expect to run into people from home very often. I can honestly say that maybe a dozen times in the past almost 5 years have I encountered someone that I know from home. Well I move into my current apartment to see a Honda in the driveway from of all places Cobourg Honda. Cobourg is the rival small town next to Port Hope on the map. The rivallry between the two towns is long standing and very strong. However, the neighbours that shovel the snow are local Cobourgians! Go figure! They are super nice people and I have nothing bad to say about them, I even excuse the fact that I have to share a driveway with a Cobourg Honda, however the fact of the matter is that all rivalries aside, he shovels the driveway after each and every snow fall. Bless his Cobourg roots!
Any way time for Law and Order Criminal Intent.
Smile :)
Leanne
Saturday, January 10, 2004
The First one :0) Of Part Two
Well after a seriously long sabbatical, I now have my own computer, my own connection and my own chance to blog till my little heart desires. First thing I would like to let all of you know is .... Be patient with the frequency of my blogging please. I have since started a new job at GoodLife Fitness and it monopolizes nearly 60 hours a week of my time. The advantage though is, I think I have found my passion. I am really awesome at my job and look forward to going there each and everyday, believe it or not! When I was at Teletech they claimed to participate in the Fish! Philosophy however after going to a company that really takes the philosophies to heart I now understand how it was supposed to be. Choosing your attitude is the biggest one, almost impossible as an agent on the Verizon project because it is chosen for you. A word of advice for those of you who are left there, do not let the size of your paycheck keep you there. Look at your life, look at the important things and go after them. The $$ will come in the form of happiness, and if you have to cut a few material luxuries to create personal happiness then it is well worth it. Trust me I have discovered this and am living proof that $$$ cannot buy happiness, nor is it a substitute for it. Starting at GoodLife has really changed my view on life, for the better, finally. For all new employees at GoodLife you have to read two different books in your first week. This is to determine if you will fit in with the company and it's ideals. The first one is Living the GoodLife by David Patchell - Evans, a simplistic model of how the world needs to rethink health and fitness, I had already read it but the 2nd one I had not. It is an interesting book, has some 'flighty' ideas in it but the core of it and the intentions can be life changing if you let them be. If you are looking for a simple read, or a redirection to a portion of life that most of us forget, lose or have not found yet try reading Happiness is a Choice . try it you may be happily surprised. If you are broke and cannot afford to buy it, or don't have a Library Card , email me and I will lend you my copy.
So a lot of other things have changed since I last attempted to maintain a blog. I have moved, in with Chris. We have a cute little apartment that we got really cheap, and the location is awesome, not EOA and near downtown! Things are awesome between us, took some adjusting, but we are slowly getting to understand each other and how to live together. The first couple weeks was very trying for both of us though. Typical for any new living arrangement though. I bought a car, nothing special 1990 Nissan Sentra , it is red and I got a kick ass deal on it. It is amazing on gas, drives well, and has not let me down yet. No complaints. I now understand why there are two Nissans in my sisters driveway. Ah the freedom of a car!
Just an update for you on Mr. Burns ... We think he may be a pure bread Maine Coon, for those of you who have seen him before check out this site. So he is not so fat after all! The average member of his breed is 18 lbs!
Any hoo I will blog more later, need to get ready for work.
Smile, it won't kill you!
Leanne
So a lot of other things have changed since I last attempted to maintain a blog. I have moved, in with Chris. We have a cute little apartment that we got really cheap, and the location is awesome, not EOA and near downtown! Things are awesome between us, took some adjusting, but we are slowly getting to understand each other and how to live together. The first couple weeks was very trying for both of us though. Typical for any new living arrangement though. I bought a car, nothing special 1990 Nissan Sentra , it is red and I got a kick ass deal on it. It is amazing on gas, drives well, and has not let me down yet. No complaints. I now understand why there are two Nissans in my sisters driveway. Ah the freedom of a car!
Just an update for you on Mr. Burns ... We think he may be a pure bread Maine Coon, for those of you who have seen him before check out this site. So he is not so fat after all! The average member of his breed is 18 lbs!
Any hoo I will blog more later, need to get ready for work.
Smile, it won't kill you!
Leanne
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