I Hate Upsetting My Love

I wish we had more time/money/(communication?).

Blah.

I Wish I Could Work Faster

But then I think that if I do, the quality of work would be worse than it is already. I'm just hoping Sharon is as patient with the renovations as she is with, say, me. That's really patient.

I am also really, really grateful for the fact my Dad is an electrician and all around genius (at least in my books). We're saving so much having him do all the electrical work in our house.

Speaking of the house, I may as well be living there right now. I'm spending so much time in there (not that I mind).

Can't wait for the stuff to be done!

Everytime I Think I Can Be A Contractor...

...I just have to remember how my body (particularly my hands) feel right now.

I love my Government job.

So Anything Happen?

Nope. Turns out my life is not that important/busy anyway.

I didn't go on the computer (aside from at work) for the first time in a long time last night. I thought that if I didn't, the emails would pile up and I'd be "missing out". More than 24 hours later...nope. You know, that could be construed as a good thing. At least I'd like to think so.

We'll see after I come back from Cuba and I don't go onto my account for a week.

Where Has The Summer Gone?

It's going by way too fast. That plus the fact this summer has been completely different from all the summers I've ever had makes for quite the eyeopener.

I'm sorta feeling burnt out...can't wait for Cuba!

My Favourite Baby

Trinity!

(It might have something to do with the fact that she doesn't cry in my arms, but that's besides the point. I hope our kids turn out this beautiful/good natured. Well, one out of two won't be bad)

Two Jobs

That's what I feel like I have.

I'm really looking forward to Cuba now!

Loser!

So what did I do today that was a first (and hopefully the last)?

I locked myself out of the house.

Luckily I had my phone with me (thank goodness I had my phone with me) so I could call Sharon to unlock me out of the house.

I think it may be in part to the fact I'm running myself ragged here.

My body is getting sore like a mofo too. As a result, I'm going for a massage. Damn I'm excited.

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I miss the gym, basketball and even jogging. Can't wait till free time surfaces again

Times Four

I always forget that that is the actualy amount of time it takes for me to do projects. In other words, I would have to realistically think about a timeframe a renovation project would take, times it by four, and that would bring me to the end. Until I get it down to "times two point three" do I deserve a pick-up truck.

In other rather saddish but good news, I will not be able to make it to Montreal next week for my dose of smoked meat. Why is it good news though? Because we're getting our furnace, air conditioner and natural gas line for the barbeque installed. Steak time!

So Close...

...it's getting there!

But first: sleep. Yay!

What Else Can I Talk About?

These days it seems all I can talk/think about is the renovation. I do, luckily, see a turning point.

So what else can I talk about? Well, one of our windows is leaking. Looks like window replacement is going to be bumped up to the top of the list, followed by furnace installation. Home ownership is fun! We should flip this house now. Right.

Oh, and starting tonight, I'm on-call for a week. With my luck, I'll get to bed and then two hours later I'll get a call. (I hope I just reverse-jinxed it)

I Feel Like A Machine

Not as in, "I feel like eating a machine" but rather "I feel like I'm a machine."

Fortunately, I see a light at the end of the renovation tunnel.

Unfortunately, it's 7 km. away and I have no legs.

I have faith it will be done soon. I have no choice.

Confused Face

If you see me, more than likely that's the face I'm currently sporting.

Don't Get Me Wrong...

...doing these home renovations, I'm tired, my body is aching, I'm getting broke and I'm wondering when I'm finally gonna be done them.

And I'm loving every minute of it.

And Tomorrow...Work (Sigh)

Thus ended one of the busiet weekends I've had in a while. Kiran, Sharon and I went to Ruthie and Trinity's birthday party at her house (also known as "damn far"). It was great: the food, the company, and of course the fact I'm convinced Trinity knows me and likes me (when she saw me, she wanted to go in my arms). Yes, some of the happiness in my life depends on whether or not babies like me.

I also got a couple hours of work in at the house. I know what I have to do; just gotta find the time to do it. Starting this Thursday, I'm on-call again. Ay nako!

White People Dancing

One of the most consistent things in life that make me laugh. I just don't get it, but at the same time am greatful I don't.

So the wedding was fun, although one thing stood out in my mind: their centrepieces were vases filled with decorative stone, water, flowers, and what looked to be gel. It wasn't gel though; it was a clear plastic bag stuffed inside to make it look like gel. It irked me for some reason. If there's one thing in life that annoys me it is wet plastic bags. I don't know why, and some might consider it even random and neurotic, but man it's annoying.

Oh and they had pizza at the late night snacks table. Yumm...(which reminds me, I should watch what I eat because I haven't exactly been exercising lately. I'm so disappointed in myself)

And Now Off To Wine Country

To a wedding. Hopefully there will be good eats there.

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Last night was fun, pretending I knew how to dance. It was interesting seeing Arvin and his "Salsa Circle."

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New favourite line:

"Me Miss You. Date: Always"

Hap Birfday Argay

We going to salsa at Babaluu's. At least, he is. Sharon and I will just watch.

Start of a busy weekend...

"Oh It's On"

That's what I tell myself everyday for the past couple of weeks as I do the renovations in the house. I have to hype myself up somehow.

Hope tomorrow isn't as busy a day as today was at work. I'd love to spend the weekend at the house trying to finish things up, but it's gonna be a busy one (Friday is Arvin's birthday at Babaluus, Saturday is a wedding at St. Catherines, Sunday is Ruthies bbq in Shelburne). And then next week I'm on-call.

B-A-NA-NA-S!

Going Up In The World

Well at least in our house. Guess what my baby bought me?

Gotta get a snake to finish the combo

I didn't realize I'd get so giddy over a ladder (I haven't been this giddy since, well...a couple days ago when I bought a reciprocating saw/jigsaw combo). It's great! It's telescopic and it's portable when fully collapsed. Our home inspector used one, and I thought, "now that's a ladder I would want if it wasn't so expensive."

Somewhere along the line, unfortunately, the second part of that statement got lost or mistranslated as "...and money is no object!"

Wow I'm complaining a lot about money these days. I better stop; it's not like we're poor and starving or like some ghetto people I know (no names, but years from now if you read this post, I'm pretty sure you know who I'm talking about).