Good morning everyone!
Today is most definitely a sunshine and lollipops post kind of day!
What's new with us:
First and most important and exciting! Mr. M got a job! Yes!
M is currently working towards his eCommerce degree and wanted to get his foot in the door with a local credit union which is one of the top seventy-five employers... (in Canada I believe). This place has excellent benefits and employee lending/banking programs, so M applied for a base position and went in for a group interview. However upon much thought and consideration, we knew that without him getting a second job this position wasn't going to be ideal. Upon entering his second interview he made it clear to the HR woman that in order to make ends meet and pay his mortgage he would have to get a second job and wasn't entirely sure that he could make it work as it was listed as a part time hour job. She explained most people applying for this position only wanted part time hours but the full time hours are available if he would like them, and he could certainly come in Saturday's for extra shifts. Michael left the interview feeling really good; she called several hours later offering him a position above what he applied for as well as a higher salary.
YAY!!
One of the benefits of this employer is that they will pay for your schooling (providing you pass and agree to stay on with them for a year); this is excellent seeing as we are debating getting a student loan for his next year right now.
M still is currently on WCB, but those benefits will cut off as soon as he starts his job, he's very excited (as am I) to finally cut ties with them. He starts mid-June.
Ahhh - sigh of relief. I absolutely cannot wait for this next chapter of our life to begin. M finally gets to start moving on again. He cannot wait to be back to work and providing for us again that doesn't involve staying at home, physiotherapy or psychologist appointments.
I'm actually pretty happy today too because he's been gone fishing for a week now up North so I will be a very happy camper tonight!
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
<3 Alex
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
To the new lurkers... :P
So it actually seems like I've had a few views recently, clearly I have not posted in awhile SO I'm doing a refresher "get to know you" post, and I promise to post more often for whomever wants to hear the ramblings of a crazy lady.
NICKNAMES: Cat, Lexi, and various endearing terms from M
BIRTHDAY: November 15th
BORN IN: Newfoundland, Canada
PETS: Two dogs: Grace (Elkhound/Husky) & Charlie (Miniature Dachshund) Two cats: Suess & Little
HOBBIES: Scrapbooking, reading, horseback riding (when I can get out to the farm)
DISLIKES: I prefer not to focus on the dislikes, but rather on the likes.
FAVE ACTORS: Jason Bateman, Josh Hutcherson, Daniel Radcliffe, Ryan Gosling
FAVORITE MUSIC: Hmmm, I like a little bit of everything except Rap
FAVORITE BOOKS: Oh my, my, my, I love reading, I could never name all of my favorites, but HP is waaayyy up there
FAVORITE CANDY: I don't really have one that stands out, probably aero bars or cadbury creme eggs
FAVORITE COLORS: Pink
FAVORITE FLOWER: Hydrangeas and orchids
FAVORITE FOODS: Italian and anything home cooked really
FAVORITE QUOTE: Again, there are so very many but this one always sticks in my head - The way to get what you want is to be grateful for what you have. (and anything from the notebook...)
FAVORITE MOVIES: Again, I don't have one that really stands out... I love the Notebook though
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Bones, Law and Order SVU, Say Yes to the Dress, The Big Bang Theory
THREE THINGS I'D LIKE TO LEARN
1. A foreign language
2. To play the cello
3. To do a french braid
THREE THINGS THAT AREN'T SO GREAT ABOUT ME
1. My mouth works MUCH faster then my brain
2. I am very intuitive about people, and therefore quick to judge, I am however mostly right about people.
3. Stress. I stress about things.
THREE THINGS ON MY DESK
1. Computer monitor
2. Green tea
3. Vendor statements
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY PERSONALITY
1. Extroverted
2. Wild
3. Passionate
THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE
1. English
2. Irish
3. Canadian!
THREE RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME
1. I'm the only grandchild in my family with green eyes
2. I squish the bread when I eat sandwiches
3. I'm lactose intolerant
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO VISIT
1. Australia
2. Thailand
3. Scotland
Well, hi everyone! That's me, sort of... Those are all very random questions!
Hope you all have a lovely Friday and I will be sure to post more often!
<3 Alex
NICKNAMES: Cat, Lexi, and various endearing terms from M
BIRTHDAY: November 15th
BORN IN: Newfoundland, Canada
PETS: Two dogs: Grace (Elkhound/Husky) & Charlie (Miniature Dachshund) Two cats: Suess & Little
HOBBIES: Scrapbooking, reading, horseback riding (when I can get out to the farm)
DISLIKES: I prefer not to focus on the dislikes, but rather on the likes.
FAVE ACTORS: Jason Bateman, Josh Hutcherson, Daniel Radcliffe, Ryan Gosling
FAVORITE MUSIC: Hmmm, I like a little bit of everything except Rap
FAVORITE BOOKS: Oh my, my, my, I love reading, I could never name all of my favorites, but HP is waaayyy up there
FAVORITE CANDY: I don't really have one that stands out, probably aero bars or cadbury creme eggs
FAVORITE COLORS: Pink
FAVORITE FLOWER: Hydrangeas and orchids
FAVORITE FOODS: Italian and anything home cooked really
FAVORITE QUOTE: Again, there are so very many but this one always sticks in my head - The way to get what you want is to be grateful for what you have. (and anything from the notebook...)
FAVORITE MOVIES: Again, I don't have one that really stands out... I love the Notebook though
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Bones, Law and Order SVU, Say Yes to the Dress, The Big Bang Theory
THREE THINGS I'D LIKE TO LEARN
1. A foreign language
2. To play the cello
3. To do a french braid
THREE THINGS THAT AREN'T SO GREAT ABOUT ME
1. My mouth works MUCH faster then my brain
2. I am very intuitive about people, and therefore quick to judge, I am however mostly right about people.
3. Stress. I stress about things.
THREE THINGS ON MY DESK
1. Computer monitor
2. Green tea
3. Vendor statements
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY PERSONALITY
1. Extroverted
2. Wild
3. Passionate
THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE
1. English
2. Irish
3. Canadian!
THREE RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME
1. I'm the only grandchild in my family with green eyes
2. I squish the bread when I eat sandwiches
3. I'm lactose intolerant
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO VISIT
1. Australia
2. Thailand
3. Scotland
Well, hi everyone! That's me, sort of... Those are all very random questions!
Hope you all have a lovely Friday and I will be sure to post more often!
<3 Alex
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
It's been awhile...
Hi Blogworld!
Holy smokes, the events that you have missed!
First of all, I would love to say March 15th came and went without incident. But it didn't.
Here's the run down:
I stayed home that morning and cleaned the house, decided to go into work for the afternoon because Michael was busy anyway.
We went to go out for supper with our roommate and my sister, we were cut off by a pickup truck in my car and t-boned them, totalling off my car. The people in the other vehicle were totally un-harmed and completely at fault.
Now you may think by this statement that I drive (sorry, drove) a crappy little car if it can be totalled by t-boning someone. However, I drove a very nice mid-price range car with hardly any kilometers on it (yes, KMs, I live in Canada); but we were travelling on a 60km/hr road when they cut us off.
Michael needed four stitches in the back of his head, my sister and I came out with fat lips and bruises however my sister did break a blood vessel in her hand. Our roommate got the worst of it requiring forty stitches on her forehead, ten being on the sub-dermal level.
All things considered, we are very, very lucky. I was more concerned about Michael's emotional/mental state from this accident being on the same day as his terrible accident last year. But he was so strong, and is dealing with it very, very well.
We got more than we paid for, for my vehicle from the insurance company, so we have decided to pay off my vehicle loan and share our truck for a few months, putting the remainder of the insurance money towards the truck and concentrating our efforts on paying off the truck as quickly as possible before buying me a new vehicle. This way we only have one vehicle payment, which will be much less than Michael's truck is and we can share it. Michael can then proceed to pay off some more of our debt and by the end of the summer with the exception of my vehicle and our mortgage we will be debt free. Yay for that!
In other news, Michael is officially done WCB sanctioned physiotherapy and will either be going to school or getting a job right away. Which is excellent for him, he is absolutely itching to get out of the house and get back to work. The weather is finally starting to get nice again here and the last of the snow is finally disappearing. I absolutely cannot wait to get out in the yard again. We were barbecuing last night and discussing fertilizing the yard as well as spending the extra money to dog proof it for this year. We can't wait to spend the evenings outside again playing fetch with the pups.
Sidenote: Dog proofing would only work for Charlie (our dachshund), you can never truly dog proof a yard for a husky. Unless you had some sort of zoo exhibit yard. However, we would like Charlie and Grace to be able to roam the yard and stay outside so we'll put in our best effort.
Well, that seems like a long enough entry, congratulations if you're still reading! Can't wait until Easter, heading up to the biggest City in the province next to us with my parents for some rest, relaxation and fun!
Hope you all have a happy Easter!
<3 Alex
Holy smokes, the events that you have missed!
First of all, I would love to say March 15th came and went without incident. But it didn't.
Here's the run down:
I stayed home that morning and cleaned the house, decided to go into work for the afternoon because Michael was busy anyway.
We went to go out for supper with our roommate and my sister, we were cut off by a pickup truck in my car and t-boned them, totalling off my car. The people in the other vehicle were totally un-harmed and completely at fault.
Now you may think by this statement that I drive (sorry, drove) a crappy little car if it can be totalled by t-boning someone. However, I drove a very nice mid-price range car with hardly any kilometers on it (yes, KMs, I live in Canada); but we were travelling on a 60km/hr road when they cut us off.
Michael needed four stitches in the back of his head, my sister and I came out with fat lips and bruises however my sister did break a blood vessel in her hand. Our roommate got the worst of it requiring forty stitches on her forehead, ten being on the sub-dermal level.
All things considered, we are very, very lucky. I was more concerned about Michael's emotional/mental state from this accident being on the same day as his terrible accident last year. But he was so strong, and is dealing with it very, very well.
We got more than we paid for, for my vehicle from the insurance company, so we have decided to pay off my vehicle loan and share our truck for a few months, putting the remainder of the insurance money towards the truck and concentrating our efforts on paying off the truck as quickly as possible before buying me a new vehicle. This way we only have one vehicle payment, which will be much less than Michael's truck is and we can share it. Michael can then proceed to pay off some more of our debt and by the end of the summer with the exception of my vehicle and our mortgage we will be debt free. Yay for that!
In other news, Michael is officially done WCB sanctioned physiotherapy and will either be going to school or getting a job right away. Which is excellent for him, he is absolutely itching to get out of the house and get back to work. The weather is finally starting to get nice again here and the last of the snow is finally disappearing. I absolutely cannot wait to get out in the yard again. We were barbecuing last night and discussing fertilizing the yard as well as spending the extra money to dog proof it for this year. We can't wait to spend the evenings outside again playing fetch with the pups.
Sidenote: Dog proofing would only work for Charlie (our dachshund), you can never truly dog proof a yard for a husky. Unless you had some sort of zoo exhibit yard. However, we would like Charlie and Grace to be able to roam the yard and stay outside so we'll put in our best effort.
Well, that seems like a long enough entry, congratulations if you're still reading! Can't wait until Easter, heading up to the biggest City in the province next to us with my parents for some rest, relaxation and fun!
Hope you all have a happy Easter!
<3 Alex
Monday, March 12, 2012
One Year.. Holding My Breath
Hi everyone;
This coming Thursday is the one year anniversary of Michael's accident.
Although, I don't want to think of it like that, I don't want to think of it as an anniversary. Hopefully next year it will just be another day.
I'm taking the day off to be with him, hopefully get our passports done (his is expired, mine was stolen) and keep out minds off of everything.
Our lives were completely turned upside down a year ago, and we are different people.
And for now, were holding our breaths.
So anxious to move on, but treading water in place. Were waiting. We need to wait and see what WCB will tell us, whether they will pay for schooling or if Michael will go back into the work force.
I would never wish my time away, I'm thoroughly enjoying this part of my life, being in our twenties still able to go out on the weekends with our friends, no one is married yet, no babies in our group of friends yet... But were all on the brink. And I'm so ready for that next step...
Until then I'll continue to hold my breath. Whatever is in store, we'll face it together.
Have a great week everyone;
Alex <3
This coming Thursday is the one year anniversary of Michael's accident.
Although, I don't want to think of it like that, I don't want to think of it as an anniversary. Hopefully next year it will just be another day.
I'm taking the day off to be with him, hopefully get our passports done (his is expired, mine was stolen) and keep out minds off of everything.
Our lives were completely turned upside down a year ago, and we are different people.
And for now, were holding our breaths.
So anxious to move on, but treading water in place. Were waiting. We need to wait and see what WCB will tell us, whether they will pay for schooling or if Michael will go back into the work force.
I would never wish my time away, I'm thoroughly enjoying this part of my life, being in our twenties still able to go out on the weekends with our friends, no one is married yet, no babies in our group of friends yet... But were all on the brink. And I'm so ready for that next step...
Until then I'll continue to hold my breath. Whatever is in store, we'll face it together.
Have a great week everyone;
Alex <3
Monday, March 5, 2012
Some Days...
A giant tabby pees on the mat at the bottom of the stairs.
A small black cat flicks kitty litter on everything within ten feet.
A teenie tiny dog pees on his blanket.
A big dog with one blue eye and one brown eye chews on her dog house and gets splinters everywhere on the deck.
You forget about garbage day and the garbage bin is already almost overflowing. (From forgetting it the week previous as well).
But Some Days.
That tabby crawls into bed with you at two in the morning, his purr motor going just lookin' for love. And you can't help it you love on him, pull him closer and give him kisses because he really is the best tabby ever.
That small black kitty greets you at your bedroom door, gets picked up like a baby and pets your face purring ever so loudly; in the quiet, first few minutes of your morning.
That teeny tiny puppy knows exactly what to do when he goes outside and happily trots back in staring up at you, tail wagging because he knows he did right.
That big dog sits down ever so quietly, laying her head against your knee, letting you kiss her nose and stroke her face, absolutely adoring your attention.
You don't mind the garbage bin, after all, it's just garbage and you had more important things to do, like petting kitties and getting in one extra good-bye kiss before work.
A small black cat flicks kitty litter on everything within ten feet.
A teenie tiny dog pees on his blanket.
A big dog with one blue eye and one brown eye chews on her dog house and gets splinters everywhere on the deck.
You forget about garbage day and the garbage bin is already almost overflowing. (From forgetting it the week previous as well).
But Some Days.
That tabby crawls into bed with you at two in the morning, his purr motor going just lookin' for love. And you can't help it you love on him, pull him closer and give him kisses because he really is the best tabby ever.
That small black kitty greets you at your bedroom door, gets picked up like a baby and pets your face purring ever so loudly; in the quiet, first few minutes of your morning.
That teeny tiny puppy knows exactly what to do when he goes outside and happily trots back in staring up at you, tail wagging because he knows he did right.
That big dog sits down ever so quietly, laying her head against your knee, letting you kiss her nose and stroke her face, absolutely adoring your attention.
You don't mind the garbage bin, after all, it's just garbage and you had more important things to do, like petting kitties and getting in one extra good-bye kiss before work.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
31 Things
'Cause apparently I don't have enough to do at work despite doing three people's jobs.
1. Where is your cell phone? Right next to me.. Sad, sad. After Michael's accident I became extremely paranoid about having my phone near.
2. Where is your significant other? At home.
3. Your hair color? Sort of a brown auburn color... For now...
4. Your mother? Brenda
5. Your father? Bruce
6. Your favorite thing? Quiet Sunday mornings lying in bed chatting and laughing with Michael.
7. Your dream last night? I don't remember...
8. Your dream/goal? To live my life to the fullest, enjoy it and be happy.
9. The room you're in? My office at work.
10. Your hobby? Scrapbooking (although I haven't in awhile), reading, gardening
11. Your fear? Loosing Michael
12. Where do you want to be in six years? Married with two or three babies! Loving life and loving my husband and my kids!
13. Where were you last night? In my bed
14. What you’re not? Motivated to work today...
15. One of your wish list items? I don't really have any items. Just the ability to pay off our bad debt in full and look forward to the future.
16. Where you grew up? Maritime Canada & the Prairies Canada
17. The last thing you did? Grapes, melon and strawberries.
18. What are you wearing? Jeans, Uggs, a brown sweater.
19. Your TV? What about it?? Umm.. 42" plasma... I think??
20. Your pet? Suess (Mackerel Tabby/Ragdoll), Grace (Siberian Husky/Norwegian Elkhound), Little (Domestic Short Hair Black Kitty), and Charlie (Dachshund).
21. Your computer? PC
22. Your mood? Pretty neutral at the moment. Making a big decision of putting my wedding savings on our bad debt. It will break my heart but I know it's the right thing to do.
23. Missing someone? Always, Michael, my NL family, my YK family.
24. Your car? Nissan Sentra
25. Something you’re not wearing? Ummm. Earrings??
26. Favorite store? I don't have a favorite!
27. Your summer? Two weeks in NL!
28. Love someone? I love quite a few people!
29. Your favorite color? Pink.
30. When is the last time you laughed? I giggled this morning at a funny e-mail... But really laughed? Probably yesterday evening.
31. Last time you cried? Hmmm... About a month and a half ago.
Fun stuff!! Took up a whole ten minutes!
<3 Alex
1. Where is your cell phone? Right next to me.. Sad, sad. After Michael's accident I became extremely paranoid about having my phone near.
2. Where is your significant other? At home.
3. Your hair color? Sort of a brown auburn color... For now...
4. Your mother? Brenda
5. Your father? Bruce
6. Your favorite thing? Quiet Sunday mornings lying in bed chatting and laughing with Michael.
7. Your dream last night? I don't remember...
8. Your dream/goal? To live my life to the fullest, enjoy it and be happy.
9. The room you're in? My office at work.
10. Your hobby? Scrapbooking (although I haven't in awhile), reading, gardening
11. Your fear? Loosing Michael
12. Where do you want to be in six years? Married with two or three babies! Loving life and loving my husband and my kids!
13. Where were you last night? In my bed
14. What you’re not? Motivated to work today...
15. One of your wish list items? I don't really have any items. Just the ability to pay off our bad debt in full and look forward to the future.
16. Where you grew up? Maritime Canada & the Prairies Canada
17. The last thing you did? Grapes, melon and strawberries.
18. What are you wearing? Jeans, Uggs, a brown sweater.
19. Your TV? What about it?? Umm.. 42" plasma... I think??
20. Your pet? Suess (Mackerel Tabby/Ragdoll), Grace (Siberian Husky/Norwegian Elkhound), Little (Domestic Short Hair Black Kitty), and Charlie (Dachshund).
21. Your computer? PC
22. Your mood? Pretty neutral at the moment. Making a big decision of putting my wedding savings on our bad debt. It will break my heart but I know it's the right thing to do.
23. Missing someone? Always, Michael, my NL family, my YK family.
24. Your car? Nissan Sentra
25. Something you’re not wearing? Ummm. Earrings??
26. Favorite store? I don't have a favorite!
27. Your summer? Two weeks in NL!
28. Love someone? I love quite a few people!
29. Your favorite color? Pink.
30. When is the last time you laughed? I giggled this morning at a funny e-mail... But really laughed? Probably yesterday evening.
31. Last time you cried? Hmmm... About a month and a half ago.
Fun stuff!! Took up a whole ten minutes!
<3 Alex
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Travelling Bug
Eek, I haven't posted in FOREVER.
This morning I have the travelling bug. I want to get up way too early, pack suitcases, sit in airports and drink coffee, touch down to somewhere new, totally different and exotic, or even touchdown to somewhere achingly familiar where people you love are waiting for you at the arrival gate to wrap you up in love and happy tears.
I can't even remind myself of all of the downfalls of travelling this morning, it doesn't matter I just want to go.
That being said I can't go anywhere until the end of July.
Although I do get to go to the "City" at the end of April for a night, I suppose I'll just have to be contented with that.
M update - Michael is doing alot better, had ACL surgery in January and is recovering nicely. Is starting back into WCB covered tertiary treatment on Friday *le sigh of relief*. He has a job opportunity that he's calling about today that were both very, very excited for. So anyone who is out there, fingers crossed and prayers please! Also, it was his 23rd birthday last week! He had a boys weekend in Edmonton and I threw him a surprise party and it was excellent! Custom batman cake and the whole nine yards. Our friends did an awesome job setting up and being sneaky!
Charlie update - He's soooo stinkin' cute! House training is going okay. He no longer has number one accidents at OUR house, our being the key word, anyone elses's house is fair game. He only has number two accidents occasionally. It's frustrating some days because Grace had house training down in a week or two and we've had Charlie for a month and a half now.
Me update - I'm good! Have some family issues going on right now but nothing that can't be over come. Going back to yoga tonight for the first time in three weeks which I know will kick my butt. Can't WAIT to get out in the garden again, I thought I might be lucky this year and get out a few weeks early but mother nature dumped a half foot of snow on us this past weekend to make up for the complete lack of it throughout this winter.
Hope you all had a great weekend, and enjoy your week!
Alex
This morning I have the travelling bug. I want to get up way too early, pack suitcases, sit in airports and drink coffee, touch down to somewhere new, totally different and exotic, or even touchdown to somewhere achingly familiar where people you love are waiting for you at the arrival gate to wrap you up in love and happy tears.
I can't even remind myself of all of the downfalls of travelling this morning, it doesn't matter I just want to go.
That being said I can't go anywhere until the end of July.
Although I do get to go to the "City" at the end of April for a night, I suppose I'll just have to be contented with that.
M update - Michael is doing alot better, had ACL surgery in January and is recovering nicely. Is starting back into WCB covered tertiary treatment on Friday *le sigh of relief*. He has a job opportunity that he's calling about today that were both very, very excited for. So anyone who is out there, fingers crossed and prayers please! Also, it was his 23rd birthday last week! He had a boys weekend in Edmonton and I threw him a surprise party and it was excellent! Custom batman cake and the whole nine yards. Our friends did an awesome job setting up and being sneaky!
Charlie update - He's soooo stinkin' cute! House training is going okay. He no longer has number one accidents at OUR house, our being the key word, anyone elses's house is fair game. He only has number two accidents occasionally. It's frustrating some days because Grace had house training down in a week or two and we've had Charlie for a month and a half now.
Me update - I'm good! Have some family issues going on right now but nothing that can't be over come. Going back to yoga tonight for the first time in three weeks which I know will kick my butt. Can't WAIT to get out in the garden again, I thought I might be lucky this year and get out a few weeks early but mother nature dumped a half foot of snow on us this past weekend to make up for the complete lack of it throughout this winter.
Hope you all had a great weekend, and enjoy your week!
Alex
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