Day 11...the antibiotics seem to have taken over.
Although there is much sneezing and nose blowing, the head congestion is gone. Yipee. I think I am on the mend.
Work is crazy busy again with 9 new hires starting on the 3rd of July, and I was finally moved out of my huge temporary office. I am very much looking forward to this weekend, even if it is only a 3 day break.
I haven't seen my parents since Mother's Day, so I am glad we're going to see them on Saturday for a little visit. And perhaps now that my sinus infection has started to go away I should be able to squeeze in a visit to Gramma. I missed her the last time, 2 weeks ago, when my infection was just starting to develop.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Darn Colds
Why is it that I have to get sick right before a big event? I haven't been sick in over 2 years and my body picks this weekend to get a sore throat..argh. I am doing my best to combat it with Vitamin C, Echinacea, Multivitamin, and some generic cold assist. I can't quite tell just yet if it is working, but I feel good enough to go to work and function. Usually when I get a cold I am out for a couple of days. It probably helped that I finally got a good nights sleep last night.
It probably isn't helping the amount of extra things I am doing this week. Yesterday was a big BBQ banquet for work. I went there right after work and didn't get home until just after 9. I was exhausted, but still had a few more things to do to get ready for the weekend before I headed off to bed.
Today I have volleyball practice for Corporate Challenge and then hopefully some quiet visiting time with R:tAG, TUO & Bne.
Tomorrow afternoon I am off to Saskatoon for an extended weekend full of excitment, surprises and relaxation. I am going to need all the relaxation I can get if this cold gets any worse.
It probably isn't helping the amount of extra things I am doing this week. Yesterday was a big BBQ banquet for work. I went there right after work and didn't get home until just after 9. I was exhausted, but still had a few more things to do to get ready for the weekend before I headed off to bed.
Today I have volleyball practice for Corporate Challenge and then hopefully some quiet visiting time with R:tAG, TUO & Bne.
Tomorrow afternoon I am off to Saskatoon for an extended weekend full of excitment, surprises and relaxation. I am going to need all the relaxation I can get if this cold gets any worse.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Hectic & Busy
I am still fairly swamped at work. I have been working quite hard over the past couple weeks on a variety of things. My lunch breaks have become few and far between. It is frustrating when your work feels wasted because of delays and unforseen circumstances. But I guess you just have to keep going and reassure yourself with happy thoughts of work and the dedication that is there.
After a fairly stressful day yesterday, I was ready to de-stress and I had a whole evening of activities planned. I was out the door by 4pm to go to my first Slo-pitch practice for Corporate Challenge. I haven't played in a couple summers so it was nice to get back into it. I have played Slo-pitch most summers with Co-op (either when I was working at the grocery store or Fed) teams for the past number of years and I thoroughly enjoy it. It looks like this is going to be a lot of fun.
After ball, I met up with Andy. We hit Red Robin for supper and then saw The Reaping.
I didn't get home til almost 10, after picking up some drugs to combat a potential cold. I sure don't want to be sick this weekend. That would just suck.
After a fairly stressful day yesterday, I was ready to de-stress and I had a whole evening of activities planned. I was out the door by 4pm to go to my first Slo-pitch practice for Corporate Challenge. I haven't played in a couple summers so it was nice to get back into it. I have played Slo-pitch most summers with Co-op (either when I was working at the grocery store or Fed) teams for the past number of years and I thoroughly enjoy it. It looks like this is going to be a lot of fun.
After ball, I met up with Andy. We hit Red Robin for supper and then saw The Reaping.
I didn't get home til almost 10, after picking up some drugs to combat a potential cold. I sure don't want to be sick this weekend. That would just suck.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Probably Should Post Something
I guess it has been almost a week since I last posted. So I should probably give an update.
Girls weekend was a blast. We shopped and shopped and shopped, alas I did not find a new dress for the wedding. I guess my back-up dress will have to do. Although BFF found a dress, Andy got some things for her sisters baby shower, and I found exactly what I was looking for, for a Mother's Day gift. We talked a lot about life and relationships. It was fantastic. I love BFF & Andy a lot, they are very supportive and have lots of good advice. We definitely ate way more than we should of. I am sure we made enough food Saturday night to feed a 10-person party, but who cares, we had a great time.
Work has been very hectic all week. I am busy with many projects, training and employee orientations. It has been difficult to even find time to take lunch. I am so glad that the weekend is just on the horizon. I desperately need a break.
This weekend I am returning to Biggar for Mother's Day celebrations and my neices dance recital. Last years recital was amazing and actually made me all teary. It had been 11 years since I was at the last dance recital and that was my very own. It brought back so many memories I couldn't hold the tears back. I am sure this year will be different, then again, who knows. I have become much more expressive and emotional over the past few months I might just start balling when I see my neice come out on stage.
I think I am going to bake cookies tonight. Yummy.
Girls weekend was a blast. We shopped and shopped and shopped, alas I did not find a new dress for the wedding. I guess my back-up dress will have to do. Although BFF found a dress, Andy got some things for her sisters baby shower, and I found exactly what I was looking for, for a Mother's Day gift. We talked a lot about life and relationships. It was fantastic. I love BFF & Andy a lot, they are very supportive and have lots of good advice. We definitely ate way more than we should of. I am sure we made enough food Saturday night to feed a 10-person party, but who cares, we had a great time.
Work has been very hectic all week. I am busy with many projects, training and employee orientations. It has been difficult to even find time to take lunch. I am so glad that the weekend is just on the horizon. I desperately need a break.
This weekend I am returning to Biggar for Mother's Day celebrations and my neices dance recital. Last years recital was amazing and actually made me all teary. It had been 11 years since I was at the last dance recital and that was my very own. It brought back so many memories I couldn't hold the tears back. I am sure this year will be different, then again, who knows. I have become much more expressive and emotional over the past few months I might just start balling when I see my neice come out on stage.
I think I am going to bake cookies tonight. Yummy.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Busy, Busy Week
It has been a fairly hectic week. I have been swamped at work.
Aside: Yes, I realize that I am blogging from work, and that could be perceived as not being busy, but I am, I just needed a break.
I have been in meeting after meeting all week. We have had a number of different reps on site training our staff and presenting on software upgrades for the entire week. I wasn't given too much notice, and therefore found myself double and triple booked. However, I managed to work it all in, although I felt somewhat like a little butterfly, flying all over the office and not really staying too long in any meeting. I guess some of the managers and leaders decided at the last minute that it would be a good idea to have the L&D advisor sit in on these meetings, so when it comes time to train the rest of our internal employees I have some idea of what we actually use these programs for. It is a good thing that I learn stuff relatively quickly, otherwise we would have some big problems. I don't even use any of these programs that I am going to have to develop internal training for. However, I am pretty confident I can make it happen and do a good job. I was told by a co-worker of mine on more than one occasion in the last couple of weeks that there has been a definite increase in the amount of L&D that has occurred in the organization since I arrived. That made me feel pretty good.
As for my personal life, things are extremely busy and going well. I had supper with friends on Monday night, went bowling with co-workers and did some power exercising on Tuesday, took in a Aquafit class last night, and now I have some house cleaning to take care of over the next couple of days. The next 2 nights should be somewhat more relaxing. Other than hitting the gym after work, I should be maxing and relaxing at home. My house is still fairly clean since MFJ visited, but it could use a quick vacuum. My BFF is coming to visit this week, so I want to make sure my home is in tip-top shape. Not that she would really care.
We have a full weekend of manless entertainment planned - Eating, Shopping, Drinking, Eating, Girl Talk. Sorry folks, no pillow fights.
Aside: Yes, I realize that I am blogging from work, and that could be perceived as not being busy, but I am, I just needed a break.
I have been in meeting after meeting all week. We have had a number of different reps on site training our staff and presenting on software upgrades for the entire week. I wasn't given too much notice, and therefore found myself double and triple booked. However, I managed to work it all in, although I felt somewhat like a little butterfly, flying all over the office and not really staying too long in any meeting. I guess some of the managers and leaders decided at the last minute that it would be a good idea to have the L&D advisor sit in on these meetings, so when it comes time to train the rest of our internal employees I have some idea of what we actually use these programs for. It is a good thing that I learn stuff relatively quickly, otherwise we would have some big problems. I don't even use any of these programs that I am going to have to develop internal training for. However, I am pretty confident I can make it happen and do a good job. I was told by a co-worker of mine on more than one occasion in the last couple of weeks that there has been a definite increase in the amount of L&D that has occurred in the organization since I arrived. That made me feel pretty good.
As for my personal life, things are extremely busy and going well. I had supper with friends on Monday night, went bowling with co-workers and did some power exercising on Tuesday, took in a Aquafit class last night, and now I have some house cleaning to take care of over the next couple of days. The next 2 nights should be somewhat more relaxing. Other than hitting the gym after work, I should be maxing and relaxing at home. My house is still fairly clean since MFJ visited, but it could use a quick vacuum. My BFF is coming to visit this week, so I want to make sure my home is in tip-top shape. Not that she would really care.
We have a full weekend of manless entertainment planned - Eating, Shopping, Drinking, Eating, Girl Talk. Sorry folks, no pillow fights.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Need Sleep Now
By now I think I have trained my body and mind to lie in bed awake for hours. It is really starting to piss me off. Once I fall asleep, I am fine, but lately it is the getting to sleep that is a problem. Argh.
Last weekend I tried out a sleep-aid for a couple of nights. It worked ok, but not spectacular so I quit taking them. However, I think they have now screwed up my sleep patterns. According to the pharmasist, who made sure I was educated about sleep-aids before I bought any, advised me that they eliminate REM sleep, and if taken for too long will mess up your sleep schedule. Well, I think that could be the case. But it seems odd after only taking them for 3 nights. I haven't taken anything in the last couple nights, but the time I stay awake each night seems to lengthen.
It doesn't even seem as though I am very tired. Granted it would help if I could turn my brain off, but it isn't even that I am stressed or worrying about my current state of affairs. My brain is simply mulling over everything it can possibly think off - easter weekend, the movie I am going to next week, friends coming to visit, work projects, laundry, house cleaning.....the list could go on and on.
Anywho, in other news.....We had our first bowling practice today. Our company is participating in Corporate Challenge and I have signed up for bowling, volleyball, slo-pitch, and horseshoes. I haven't bowled since the fall of 2005 with my MBA buddies for our tournament, so I was a little surprised that I did so well this evening. I bowled 4 games, all scores over 100 with the best one at 189. And the event doesn't start until the end of May. I am hoping that I'll improve some over the next number of weeks with practices happening every Tuesday. As for the volleyball and slo-pitch, I am sure practices will start within the next few weeks. As for horseshoes, I will have to rely on luck.
Last weekend I tried out a sleep-aid for a couple of nights. It worked ok, but not spectacular so I quit taking them. However, I think they have now screwed up my sleep patterns. According to the pharmasist, who made sure I was educated about sleep-aids before I bought any, advised me that they eliminate REM sleep, and if taken for too long will mess up your sleep schedule. Well, I think that could be the case. But it seems odd after only taking them for 3 nights. I haven't taken anything in the last couple nights, but the time I stay awake each night seems to lengthen.
It doesn't even seem as though I am very tired. Granted it would help if I could turn my brain off, but it isn't even that I am stressed or worrying about my current state of affairs. My brain is simply mulling over everything it can possibly think off - easter weekend, the movie I am going to next week, friends coming to visit, work projects, laundry, house cleaning.....the list could go on and on.
Anywho, in other news.....We had our first bowling practice today. Our company is participating in Corporate Challenge and I have signed up for bowling, volleyball, slo-pitch, and horseshoes. I haven't bowled since the fall of 2005 with my MBA buddies for our tournament, so I was a little surprised that I did so well this evening. I bowled 4 games, all scores over 100 with the best one at 189. And the event doesn't start until the end of May. I am hoping that I'll improve some over the next number of weeks with practices happening every Tuesday. As for the volleyball and slo-pitch, I am sure practices will start within the next few weeks. As for horseshoes, I will have to rely on luck.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
I took the bus today
Since we only have one vehicle, and Jeff & I work in opposite directions, it can only be assumed that one of us has to find alternate vehicular accomodations. Due to Jeff's job being located in Sherwood Park, it is I that gets to take the bus.
I really don't mind at all. I had been taking the bus (or walking)in Saskatoon for the past 3 years. Sitting in a car during rush hour traffic isn't really my thing anyways.
I have yet to master the morning bus. There is a transfer involved in that route, but I am sure I will adapt with ease. For after work, I will be taking the bus to the nearest Rec Centre to make sure I get in my daily exercise. It was easy today...less than a 10 minute walk from my work to the bus stop...a 20 minute bus ride..and Viola!, I am where I need to be.
It works out pretty slick because I am off work at 4:30, whereas Jeff works until 6:00. I get picked up, and away we are home. Other than supper being late, it works out nicely.
After 5 days of 'no gym', I was glad to get back at'er. A good run always helps to release those nasty stressors I seem to be dealing with these days.
And tomorrow is Friday...yipee!
I really don't mind at all. I had been taking the bus (or walking)in Saskatoon for the past 3 years. Sitting in a car during rush hour traffic isn't really my thing anyways.
I have yet to master the morning bus. There is a transfer involved in that route, but I am sure I will adapt with ease. For after work, I will be taking the bus to the nearest Rec Centre to make sure I get in my daily exercise. It was easy today...less than a 10 minute walk from my work to the bus stop...a 20 minute bus ride..and Viola!, I am where I need to be.
It works out pretty slick because I am off work at 4:30, whereas Jeff works until 6:00. I get picked up, and away we are home. Other than supper being late, it works out nicely.
After 5 days of 'no gym', I was glad to get back at'er. A good run always helps to release those nasty stressors I seem to be dealing with these days.
And tomorrow is Friday...yipee!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Finally, a productive day
Well that isn't exactly true. However, it was the first day since I started that I actually felt like I was working on something and was getting somewhere. Even though I wasn't exactly sure of what I was doing.
Sine I have started I have been fairly busy meeting people, attending meetings, becoming oriented to the organization and getting my office (see below) organized.
But today, with my schedule being fairly clear and free, I was able to sit down and take a look at some of the orientation packages that are put together for new hires. I managed to muddle my way through one; fine tuning the details, even though I am still learning about the organization. And it felt pretty good to have something accomplished by the end of Day 7.
The rest of the week should go fairly quickly, and then I am back home. Unfortunately I have to return to work between Christmas and New Years. That sucks, but I really can't expect time off already. Plus, that'll leave more holidays for later.
On a completely unrelated note, did anyone catch the hockey game tonight? It was intense. Just when I thought Edmonton was going to win, Colorado stoll the show. When it comes to hockey I have always been a fan, however have neglected the game for many years. Now that I will be residing in a city with a NHL team, I am sure it will have a greater presence.
Sine I have started I have been fairly busy meeting people, attending meetings, becoming oriented to the organization and getting my office (see below) organized.
But today, with my schedule being fairly clear and free, I was able to sit down and take a look at some of the orientation packages that are put together for new hires. I managed to muddle my way through one; fine tuning the details, even though I am still learning about the organization. And it felt pretty good to have something accomplished by the end of Day 7.
The rest of the week should go fairly quickly, and then I am back home. Unfortunately I have to return to work between Christmas and New Years. That sucks, but I really can't expect time off already. Plus, that'll leave more holidays for later.
On a completely unrelated note, did anyone catch the hockey game tonight? It was intense. Just when I thought Edmonton was going to win, Colorado stoll the show. When it comes to hockey I have always been a fan, however have neglected the game for many years. Now that I will be residing in a city with a NHL team, I am sure it will have a greater presence.
Monday, December 11, 2006
My First Day
My first day was awesome!
I have an amazing corner office with 6 windows and an nice cherry wood executive office suite. It is fairly snazzy. I was impressed.
Most of the day was getting oriented around the office, meeting people, filling out forms, learning about my computer and telephone, and getting signed up with all the regular 'new employee' stuff. My boss and divisional coworkers took me out for lunch, and I was able to meet everyone in the organizational by the way of the 'Santa Anonymous' event.
This Christmas event involves a secret santa present exchange of childrens gifts. The idea is to buy your *person* a gift that they would've liked as a child or something that is descriptive of their personality. The entire office has a gift opening day, today, and then gives all the kids toys to Santa's Anonymous. I thought it was a great idea for celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
The rest of the afternoon was spent organizing my office, and checking out the various policy binders, and drawers for additional information regarding my job.
All in all it was a fantastic day. Everyone was warm, friendly, and welcoming. They definitely made me feel like part of the team right away. You know how you can feel unsettled and sometimes uncomfortable the first couple days in a new job? Well I didn't feel like that at all. I felt like I fit in right away, and it doesn't feel like I haven't been working for 15 months. I certaintly hope this feeling continues. I feel extremely good and excited about this job and its possibility.
The rest of the week is pretty much full of orientation stuff, so it really won't be all that exciting to report. But I will definitely try to update regularily, as I know that you guys are missing me.
I have an amazing corner office with 6 windows and an nice cherry wood executive office suite. It is fairly snazzy. I was impressed.
Most of the day was getting oriented around the office, meeting people, filling out forms, learning about my computer and telephone, and getting signed up with all the regular 'new employee' stuff. My boss and divisional coworkers took me out for lunch, and I was able to meet everyone in the organizational by the way of the 'Santa Anonymous' event.
This Christmas event involves a secret santa present exchange of childrens gifts. The idea is to buy your *person* a gift that they would've liked as a child or something that is descriptive of their personality. The entire office has a gift opening day, today, and then gives all the kids toys to Santa's Anonymous. I thought it was a great idea for celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
The rest of the afternoon was spent organizing my office, and checking out the various policy binders, and drawers for additional information regarding my job.
All in all it was a fantastic day. Everyone was warm, friendly, and welcoming. They definitely made me feel like part of the team right away. You know how you can feel unsettled and sometimes uncomfortable the first couple days in a new job? Well I didn't feel like that at all. I felt like I fit in right away, and it doesn't feel like I haven't been working for 15 months. I certaintly hope this feeling continues. I feel extremely good and excited about this job and its possibility.
The rest of the week is pretty much full of orientation stuff, so it really won't be all that exciting to report. But I will definitely try to update regularily, as I know that you guys are missing me.
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