tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138045652009-06-19T12:24:44.845-06:00Because all blog subtitles should begin "because"Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-62466697792618158702009-06-19T12:21:00.002-06:002009-06-19T12:24:39.852-06:00

Okay, so my last post was a bit doom ang gloom. Sorry about that.Things have cheered up a bit, but not much has changed. Vancouver still doesn't feel like home, but now I realize that I really needed to feel this, to really feel displaced, so that I can move on. Now, more than ever, I am ready to move away, well... at the end of summer.I'm reconnecting with people and I've been spending time

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-51898261661923785182009-06-09T22:20:00.002-06:002009-06-09T22:36:27.683-06:00

So I'm home.Only, it doesn't feel like home.I'm wondering why I'm back.I know why I decided to move home for the summer. I wanted to assuage any guilt I felt at moving overseas. I've only managed to make myself feel nostalgic, and displaced.Everything is just a memory of home, but not home. My mum's house feels nothing like home. It's like I never lived here. Hell, it feels like the mum I

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-29036950413314061052009-05-28T21:43:00.003-06:002009-05-28T21:58:15.960-06:00

I have three more nights in Alberta and then I'm done. Gone. Leaving.How on earth did that happen? This is really happening. I am really moving away.Yesterday was my last day of work. I managed to keep my shit together all day, which was a miracle. I don't know how I did it. It was really hard saying goodbye to everybody. They've informed such a huge part of my world over the last three

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-80172440161361491372009-05-23T14:59:00.002-06:002009-05-23T15:03:47.476-06:00

I leave Calgary next week. I don't think that has really sunk in yet.I'm currently sitting in the midst of my very messy livingroom, having just watched my couch walk out the door, wondering what to do with the rest of my stuff. My bookshelf is leaving shortly. I have books stacked on every available surface. I'm feeling a little lost.What books do I keep? Which get the boot? And boots!

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-48380642433580490752009-05-13T09:08:00.002-06:002009-05-13T09:27:54.156-06:00

I am in the OMG PANIC! stages of moving out of Calgary. 18 more days to go! And to think, this is just the first half of The Big Move.There are some interesting things about moving out of the country that I have recently learned, or figured out. First would be obvious, but maybe not.My doctor gave me copies of my surgeon referral letters (for my tonsils), and my latest blood work, including

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-36654142051761407682009-03-27T10:36:00.000-06:002009-03-27T10:48:19.568-06:00

Today is a sad day. Between cuts to programming on the CBC and the retirement of Judy Maddren, today is a sad, sad day.Judy Maddren was the voice for World Report. Every hour at the top of the hour, in the morning, Judy would deliver the news. I would often wake up to her lovely voice saying “Good morning, I’m Judy Maddren and this is World Report”. When she said goodbye this morning, I’m not

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-72980201788322623702009-03-03T17:11:00.004-07:002009-03-27T11:06:49.459-06:00

The CBC has been a part of my life since forever. I have fond memories of the beautiful “exploding pizza” logo, of morning watching Mr. Dressup, The Racoons, The Friendly Giant and of course, Fraggle Rock! I grew up with the Kids of Degrassi and followed them all the way to Degrassi High. I watched Good Rockin’ Tonight with TDM, Twitch City, and Kids in the Hall.As I got older I would try to

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-63907695447939733232009-02-13T10:40:00.000-07:002009-02-13T10:41:06.101-07:00

I’ve been having anxiety dreams lately. My anxiety is kinda at an all time high right now. I hate to wonder what shape I’d be in if I wasn’t on anti-anxiety medication.Most of my anxiety is work related, but some major steps in The Big Move have taken place in the last couple of weeks, which makes the move a lot more real. It’s actually what is keeping me focused right now. Work is stressful

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-6066948232705216542009-01-11T21:38:00.004-07:002009-01-11T22:46:02.651-07:00

I was reading this article over at Jezebel and I tried to think what my answer would be. I don't know, honestly, what the first album was that got me into music. I know it would be a Moody Blues album. It was most likely the 2 LP set "The is The Moody Blues". I have distinct memories of the album cover.I remember asking mum to play the albums, and as I got older and I was allowed to put the

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-48659513820985416242009-01-06T21:55:00.002-07:002009-01-06T22:20:36.356-07:00

I have just sketched out my prefered travel schedule for my departure from North America.If I have my way, I will leave Vancouver, and 41 days later end up in Edinburgh, by way of Haida Gwaii, Woss, Seattle, Minnesota, Ottawa, Montreal and New York.2009. Big year.

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-26834454451281243642009-01-05T20:51:00.002-07:002009-01-05T20:54:09.401-07:00

So it's another new year. People have already fallen off whatever wagons they had hopped on, plans are falling apart, or reality is setting in. I fall into the last category.Reality has set in.After however long, this is the year. This year I move away. I now need to make actual, solid, serious, plans. I need to do things like book a flight, find a place to live, open a bank account, save

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-40951054691209746062008-12-16T12:59:00.001-07:002008-12-16T13:01:05.670-07:00

Years ago, many, many years ago, I wanted to grow up to be a photographer. Then reality set in, I simply couldn’t afford to go to college, never mind to art college. Then my camera was stolen, and I couldn’t afford to replace it, and photography went by the wayside.I used to be the annoying person, always with a camera in hand, pointed at somebody, way back before digital cameras. I miss it.

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-3266492598797025812008-09-15T10:59:00.001-06:002008-09-15T10:59:08.294-06:00

Recently Alberta’s Minister of Education, David Hancock, encouraged business to hire only students who have completed a high school diploma. This was in response to recent reports that Alberta has one of the highest dropout rates in the country. I think David Hancock is being very short-sighted and narrow-minded. He’s assuming that all the students that drop out are doing so just to get a high

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-36588483928984737422008-08-11T16:27:00.001-06:002008-08-11T16:31:32.534-06:00

I’ve started more than a few posts and they just seemed to fizzle.I haven’t been super busy, but I’ve been... active. I have spent the last few weekends camping out at a lake in BC and pretty much having the time of my life. Every Friday I leave work as soon as possible and drive almost 5 hours out into the middle of nowhere and just bask in the joy of being away from civilization.This past

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-33884124919998430922008-07-24T15:10:00.002-06:002008-07-24T15:14:55.305-06:00

For reals.I love their socks, but, as I mentioned in my previous post, I'm allergic to latex. And the older I get, the worse my allergy gets. Now I can't even wear stuff that has elastic in it that has latex in it, even though it's wrapped in cloth. I used to be able to get away with it, maybe some minor swelling with prolonged contact, but no more.Anyway, I digress.I need some new socks (

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-78727677139628278222008-07-24T14:17:00.001-06:002008-07-24T14:49:26.841-06:00

As somebody that is allergic to latex, I try my best to be aware of the things that contain latex. This is made extremely difficult by the lack of labelling on things. There are some things I just avoid all together because I’m not sure if it contains latex or not.This is not easy to do.Take a pen for example. They have these lovely pens with ‘comfort grip’. We use them in our office all the

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-80762312654726101722008-07-14T14:01:00.001-06:002008-07-14T14:03:39.077-06:00

I tend to avoid commercial radio. At work I share an office so every so often there is a musical compromise and we listen to a local "alternative" commercial radio station.I am stumped as to how anybody is able to tell Theory of a Deadman and Nickelback apart. They are the same band. I refuse to believe otherwise.

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-70866345980693664372008-07-14T11:23:00.002-06:002008-07-14T12:06:07.087-06:00

Summer is flying by! I've been so busy I feel like I haven't had time to actually enjoy it!Mum's visit was short but sweet, I've been to my first and last Stampede, and a couple of BBQs. Now I just need to get some quality hammock time in, and a little camping, perhaps a book or two read, and my summer will have been a smashing success!Now here's hoping the weather will co-operate!

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-56526181093118580942008-06-27T12:47:00.002-06:002008-06-27T12:52:11.021-06:00

I'm at the end of two weeks of super busy omg time and I couldn't be more relieved. The past two weeks have nearly killed me.Now my mother is trying to kill me.She announced last week that she and her man are making a last minute trip out to visit me this weekend. Normally I would be thrilled. I am very happy that she is coming. But she's being... weird.She isn't giving me straight answers on

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-42278538397232652202008-06-18T10:14:00.001-06:002008-06-18T10:15:44.997-06:00

Why is it that the people who are the most involved with technology seem to be the most clueless when it comes to technology?

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-51078566072440054102008-06-18T08:15:00.002-06:002008-06-18T08:31:00.249-06:00

I feel like I am having a mini life crisis. I am feeling stuck in Calgary, with no hope of ever leaving. I want out. I want out right now. I'm tired of thinking about what's best for my long term prospects, I'm tired of working at a job I don't like, I'm just tired.I want to go back to the coast for a few months and then finally get the hell out.The really depressing thing is, last night I

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-17334369649078208742008-05-27T12:19:00.002-06:002008-05-27T12:22:38.453-06:00

I have just booked and been approved for my summer vacation!I will be spending an entire week in one of my favourite places on Vancouver Island.This vacation is exactly what I need to keep me going. The only way I will get through the next two months is by focusing on the light at the end of the tunnel. Or the hammock waiting for me.So damn excited.

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-95629112244556462008-05-26T18:51:00.002-06:002008-05-26T19:04:48.915-06:00

It's bad. I think I have three Moleskine books on the go. I have one that I write down the thoughts that pop into my head, stuff that I want to remember later. I have one that I am using to scrapbook/document my last year in Calgary, and the latest addition, my knitting projects sketchbook.The latest one I started today because I've been keeping a written list of the projects I'm either

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-566204783614401082008-05-16T14:51:00.002-06:002008-05-16T14:54:47.600-06:00

Big happenings in the land of Zerly!I will be in Canada for another year. I have been offered an amazing opportunity with an amazing organization, and it means I will be sticking around Calgary until next June. The down side to this great news is that it's a volunteer position, so I am working two jobs with one paycheque. Also, it means I have to live through another Calgary winter.I'm

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804565.post-16790543718331667602008-05-14T11:01:00.002-06:002008-05-14T11:05:55.672-06:00

Well apparently it's my turn for my 15 minutes of fame! Somebody stumbled across something I wrote and posted it to Moleskinerie. I don't expect any of the readers to stick around, but hey, it's kinda neat for the time it lasts.So hello all the visitors from Moleskinerie!

Dawn Z(ed)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04251620976773549086noreply@blogger.com0