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2 Months and Counting

2007-05-22T22:39:00.000-04:00

To me, my hunny and family who are all keeping track of the wedding date: It is exactly 2 months from yesterday (July 21, 2007). In the last months, many things have happened. We have finally secured our first apartment, bought a beautiful bed set and couches, and of course, the latest addition to our family has arrived. Presenting...for the first time....

Claudius the Kitten
Born: April 1, 2007

We welcome him in to our family, but Cleta, our queen cat seems to have some issues. More updates and pictures to come...

To the Races

2007-02-20T03:30:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was spent doing two major things. First of all, I went to an interview at Milestone's, which seems like a promising opportunity. I will hear back later in the week about it. Secondly, me, my hunny, my brother and his friend went to the Auto Show. It was a long day, but the crowds were not as large as I expected. Perhaps it is because of the $20 admission fee. At any rate, here are some photos from the event.

some new photos straight from the agency

2007-01-25T01:18:00.000-05:00

The Birthday Boy

2007-01-23T19:48:00.000-05:00

Here is another picture from the birthday boy's day. This particular picture was taken at my place. He was getting the cake ready for consumption.

DInner Plans

2007-01-23T03:28:00.000-05:00

The Sultan's Tent!

The Voices!

2007-01-22T20:48:00.000-05:00

So here we are, 22 days into the new year, and absolutely nada on my blog. Time to right that wrong. The last several weeks have been eventful, for the good and for the not-so-good. At this point, I am still jobless and somewhat frustrated. Apparently a University educated gal like myself has to resort to job agencies, and still I cannot find anything there. The bills are coming in, and there is no way to stave off the flood.
In other news, I have been keeping myself busy. The beading of my wedding dress is underway. At this point, I have lost count of how many beads there are, or how many times my fingers have been punctured. Ah well, a labour of love! Hopefully this endeavour will not take more than a month or so.
My hunny's birthday was this past Saturday, and it was a quite unique celebration. I suppose everything started with Friday night's impulsive cake baking. Started baking cake just after 11pm, let it cool and went shopping for icing around 12:30am. The cake was a great success, maybe it was the Bailey's I put in to the mixture? On Saturday we went to church, and afterwards went home for cake. Later on in the evening we met up with an old friend for dinner at a Moroccan restaurant. It is called The Sultan's Tent and it features bellydancers any night. I definitely recommend it! The food was amazing and so was the decor. If you are interested in the restaurant, it is advisable to make reservations weeks in advance.
For the last little while I have been helping my younger brother on an essay for his grade 12 year. Topic: Loyalty in The Godfather. I know it was a good excuse to watch the first two movies, and to re-read the book as well. Also had fun reading The Last Don. Now I have a few more of Puzo's books to read for fun. Also started reading Towards a Canada of Light, which was written by one of my professors. I am almost done reading it, and I just started it a day or two ago. It is a book that makes me feel like I am back in the classroom listening to this man's insight. So, that's the latest news, and I will post something again soon.

2006-12-27T14:40:00.000-05:00

Did I spend that much???

2006-12-27T14:39:00.000-05:00

Our Hostess

2006-12-27T14:38:00.000-05:00

The Poker Game

2006-12-27T14:37:00.000-05:00

2006-12-27T14:36:00.001-05:00

Cuties and their daddy

2006-12-27T14:36:00.000-05:00

Cousins enjoying their gifts

2006-12-27T14:34:00.000-05:00

Three sisters enjoying Christmas Day

2006-12-27T14:33:00.000-05:00

Kamdyn & Mommy

2006-12-27T14:32:00.000-05:00

Christmas Breakfast at my aunt and uncle's place

Are you ready?

2006-12-22T19:45:00.000-05:00

A few days before Christmas, what a flurry.
Presents, boxes and wrapping; such a hurry.
And when children are nestled all safe in their beds,
Parents look at the Visa bills and go out of their heads.
All for one day of excitement and joy,
For all kids, big and small, need a new toy!

Happy Holidays to all

2006-12-18T23:29:00.000-05:00

Devilish good looks

2006-12-18T18:38:00.000-05:00

At the Party

2006-12-18T18:37:00.000-05:00

Heading out to the Christmas Party

Roast!

2006-12-15T17:19:00.000-05:00

Yesterday and today have been more productive days than the rest of the week. Yesterday I went to the mall to drop off some résumés, and to do some window shopping. Also started my gift registry with Bay. After spending a lovely evening at home, I had to deal with a minor family conflict. Hunny came over with a new book for me to read.
Today was spent doing 8 loads of laundry and preparing my roast. The honey-ginger roast is coming out of the oven in a few minutes' time. We have also made broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes. So dinner will be good tonight. Later on we will be visiting with my aunt, uncle and cousins.
Tomorrow will consist of going to church and then to my hunny's company Christmas dinner. I will be posting photos. Sunday we will be traveling up north again to take our kitty to its rightful home.

Discovery

2006-12-13T03:03:00.000-05:00

As usual, I am an insomniac every night. So what is my cure for it? Watching television for a few hours (tonight it was: Pay It Forward), and then progressing to reading literature. Tonight's book of choice is The Godfather, mainly because I am assisting my younger brother with an ISU assignment. My goodness, has it been so long that I have nearly forgotten what that acronym stands for? Oh wait, my brain has unfrozen, it means Independent Study Unit. Funny how I got looped into this one. I don't remember anyone there to help me through my high school and university assignments.
In other news, I have just realized that this blog has now been in existence for two years. As I was marveling at that fact, I went back to read some of my first posts and began to contemplate what I have been doing since then.
1. Got myself engaged to my sweetheart (July 2005)
2. Won a year-long court case (June 2006)
3. Finally finished University and GRADUATED! (June 2006)
4. Went on vacation to Trinidad to plan wedding (August 2006)
5. Was hired as a bar manager (September 2006)
6. Signed modeling contract (November 2006)
7. Planning for wedding (July 2007)

Not too shabby, I must say! Although the last while has had its ups and downs, I realize that my life is progressing very quickly. I look back at where I was even 2 years ago, and I wonder what happened to that person. A lot has changed in my life, and most for the better. I am a more confident individual, more so than I ever was in the past. I am learning that being myself does not mean compromising myself. Also, if people don't like who I am, they can go stick it!

A life at home

2006-12-12T21:15:00.000-05:00

Well, the last few days have been filled with reading, sleeping and eating in excess. Perhaps not the best of ventures, but my body is thanking me for slowing down. Yesterday's adventure included baking sugar cookies, and today's adventure required another form of culinary skills. My hunny works long hours, and since he is on his own, he rarely has time to cook for himself. So, I have volunteered for the task. I made him pepper steak with sweet red peppers and a large batch of turkey scallopini. Hopefully he will enjoy all the food. Tomorrow's adventures will include more cookie baking and the beginnings of the fruit (black) cake baking. Stay tuned for more yummy holiday fun!

2006-12-11T21:33:00.001-05:00

Mom-in-law and the dogs (Trinket & Lady)

2006-12-11T21:33:00.000-05:00

The House

'tis the season to be unemployed

2006-12-11T21:32:00.000-05:00

Yes, I am unemployed, as of last Thursday. Due to many complications surrounding the upper management of the place I worked at, things are not so good. They have decided not to get a renewal on the liquor licence, so that equates to no more job for me. Just the perfect time of year. So for the last few days I have been at home puttering around and trying to figure out what I am going to do. Thus far I have decided to take a break for now and take my time searching for a new job. On the up side of this, I have gotten back my modelling photos, which turned out great, and I have some time to start the wedding stuff. Looking at the list of things that I have to complete, I am slightly overwhelmed.
On Saturday, I finally returned to church, amongst many polite people trying to figure out why I had been absent for so long. Sunday my hunny and I took a trip up to the new house purchased by his parents. It is about an hour and a half out of town, but the drive was nice and the weather up there was good. Spent a few hours up there and then came back. We will be heading back up there on Christmas Day for a family luncheon. Pictures are following of the new homestead.