So I have been extremely slack at keeping this up to date, so this will be a brief summary of what I have done to date!
Flew to Calgary for the Stampede! First day I got to go to Costco and then a real mall!! I loved it. I got to shop, buy all my makeup and then go see Traansformers 2 - Awesome!
Second day I got up at the sparrow farts to see the Parade. Wow that was fun (sarcasm a little)! Then I went to shop, but was way too tired, so went home. Then went out or dinner with Curt! Fun times.
Shayna and I went to the free breakfast at the Chinook Centre, then picked up her boyfriend, then went to the Stampede, saw the chuck wagons, and the Grandstand show in the rain, it was ok.
Sunday we went to the Rodeo, not that was FANTASTIC, except for the calf roping. The animas gave the cowboys plenty of grief and it was really entertaining.
Monday I caught the early bus to Golden, where Pam, Lib and Steph picked me up and we drove back to Fruitvale. We went to dinner with Hans and Marcia and it was great to catch up.
Tuesday 7th July, I woke up and saw a bear in the neighbours yard. Very cool. We had dinner at Hans and Marcia again, feeling ill.
Felt sick, I think it was food poisoning all week. I did not a lot for the week, feeling ill.
At the end of the week I was up to going out. I went out with Kelsey to Castlegar and I saw a moose. She pulled over, turned around and I got a few photos of the Moose!! Yay!
Monday we shopped Rossland and it was great. We caught up with Hans and Marcia again and packed up.
Tuesday we came to Vancouver, where I am right now! I was allowed to drive 4 hours to Osoyoos! It was sooooo good! No dramas, no animals to hit! Woo hoo!
Shopped today in Vancouver, got a new camera. Then Lib, Pam , Caro, Elouise and Steph and I went to Top of Vancouver for dinner. It was awesome. Got some great shots.
And now I am up to date. Glad to be not sick. Moving to Pan Pacific hotel tomorrow. Cousin Pete arrives Friday night, and I would like to take him to Whistler, Orca whale watching, Grouse Mountain and around Vancouve - maybe a little shopping!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Fun times
So I have not been up to much since my trip to Toronto. I did go to a friend's place for dinner last Saturday. It was hot and sunny, so hot even I had to move out of the sun. A couple of times I have gone to sit in the sun, but the mosquitos and black flies are horrendous! To sunbake you would need to put repellant on rather than sunscreen! I was out at midday last Saturday and the mosquitos were really biting. So I think that's out!
I have just been working and hanging out. I had culminating assignments due on Monday, and my only exam was Wednesday. I have marked everything and handed in my reports, which is good. We have a week with no students, then its summer holidays.
There has been no excitement except for the fact that someone got hold of my credit card number and has been spending up in New York, or New Jersey. So fun times on a Saturday working out what to do. Fortunately Fraud dept had cancelled my card, and I can place myself at school, so I don't have to pay. Man though it is a horrible thing though, you just don't feel safe.
Anyway that's my lot. I am sure I will have some further news in the future, and be able to keep updated on my summer holidays. Hoping to go Kayaking tomorrow at a friend's if the weather is nice! Finger's crossed, as it was meant to be nice, and its been raining all day!
I have just been working and hanging out. I had culminating assignments due on Monday, and my only exam was Wednesday. I have marked everything and handed in my reports, which is good. We have a week with no students, then its summer holidays.
There has been no excitement except for the fact that someone got hold of my credit card number and has been spending up in New York, or New Jersey. So fun times on a Saturday working out what to do. Fortunately Fraud dept had cancelled my card, and I can place myself at school, so I don't have to pay. Man though it is a horrible thing though, you just don't feel safe.
Anyway that's my lot. I am sure I will have some further news in the future, and be able to keep updated on my summer holidays. Hoping to go Kayaking tomorrow at a friend's if the weather is nice! Finger's crossed, as it was meant to be nice, and its been raining all day!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Dave Matthews in Toronto
So I am slack and this is really late after the fact, but better than nothing.
Susan dropped me off at the airport in Timmins at 8am! Yeah, I got to wait at the airport til my flight at 10! I did at least get to catch up with some tv shows on my ipod. So I have Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th off tp mosey on down to Toronto and watch DMB! I leave at 10 am and arrive at 12pm. I catch a bus to the hotel, check in and enquire about a Thai restaurant, as I am really missing ethnic food. Timmins has Italian and Chinese! So I wander around and a while, through this underground PATH system, and make my way to Teaopia - where they sell some fantastic Chai tea leaves- even I can't stuff up the making of it! So went there then hit the Ivory Thailand had the best Penang chicken curry. I then went an shopped in the Eaton Centre. Looked heaps but bought not a thing!
I met Keryn and Steve, another exchange couple, for dinner. It was to catch up and talk to another Australian, they just get it and you don't have to explain things. We were able to compare and contrast what is happening. So very fun!
I then took off in a taxi to the concert - At the Molson Amphitheatre. What a stupid place. It is an open air thing - like Southbank, and it was really, really cold - very windy! Despite this fact DAVE MATTHEWS ROCKED!!!!!! Getting out of the place was a nightmare. The amphitheatre is heaps far from PT and 17000 people had to exit through 1 exit! Pretty shitty - took me 2 hours to get back to the hotel. But got there, slept.
Woke up and went shopping, tried to look for books, didn't buy much, pretty well behaved. Went and had lunch again at the thai place - omigod it was gooood! Then went and grabbed a Chai tea, and hit the road to the airport.
Gotta say I loved being able to access everything so easliy. Lots of fun. Kim picked me up and we had dinner, then I got home and crashed hard. All fun and games!
Susan dropped me off at the airport in Timmins at 8am! Yeah, I got to wait at the airport til my flight at 10! I did at least get to catch up with some tv shows on my ipod. So I have Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th off tp mosey on down to Toronto and watch DMB! I leave at 10 am and arrive at 12pm. I catch a bus to the hotel, check in and enquire about a Thai restaurant, as I am really missing ethnic food. Timmins has Italian and Chinese! So I wander around and a while, through this underground PATH system, and make my way to Teaopia - where they sell some fantastic Chai tea leaves- even I can't stuff up the making of it! So went there then hit the Ivory Thailand had the best Penang chicken curry. I then went an shopped in the Eaton Centre. Looked heaps but bought not a thing!
I met Keryn and Steve, another exchange couple, for dinner. It was to catch up and talk to another Australian, they just get it and you don't have to explain things. We were able to compare and contrast what is happening. So very fun!
I then took off in a taxi to the concert - At the Molson Amphitheatre. What a stupid place. It is an open air thing - like Southbank, and it was really, really cold - very windy! Despite this fact DAVE MATTHEWS ROCKED!!!!!! Getting out of the place was a nightmare. The amphitheatre is heaps far from PT and 17000 people had to exit through 1 exit! Pretty shitty - took me 2 hours to get back to the hotel. But got there, slept.
Woke up and went shopping, tried to look for books, didn't buy much, pretty well behaved. Went and had lunch again at the thai place - omigod it was gooood! Then went and grabbed a Chai tea, and hit the road to the airport.
Gotta say I loved being able to access everything so easliy. Lots of fun. Kim picked me up and we had dinner, then I got home and crashed hard. All fun and games!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Joseph Boyden
Yesterday we were lucky enough to have author Joseph Boyden come visit the school. He has written a few books, and I have read the first "Three Day Road." The book is awesome! His second book "Through Black Spruce" won the Giller Award, which is huge here in Canada. Worth a bit of money too - $50000!
Anyway, read 3 Day Road and enjoyed it alot, was stoked to find out it wasn't some crusty old man, but a youngish hottie!! Pity he's married.
So he came to THVS and spoke to the Native kids and it was fantastic. He chatted and read an excerpt of the book. He has an awesome reading voice as well. It truly was a bonus that he came to visit the school.
He originally came to Timmins todo an appearance at an event at Northern College, and we had tickets to that. It was a local authors type thing, and Joseph and his wife (Amanda - also an author) were a huge attraction. They were good - Jospeh great- but the local authors part was long and tedious. I do know that the school visit was the better visit, as he got to talk, and it was more intimate. I had the best day!
Anyway, read 3 Day Road and enjoyed it alot, was stoked to find out it wasn't some crusty old man, but a youngish hottie!! Pity he's married.
So he came to THVS and spoke to the Native kids and it was fantastic. He chatted and read an excerpt of the book. He has an awesome reading voice as well. It truly was a bonus that he came to visit the school.
He originally came to Timmins todo an appearance at an event at Northern College, and we had tickets to that. It was a local authors type thing, and Joseph and his wife (Amanda - also an author) were a huge attraction. They were good - Jospeh great- but the local authors part was long and tedious. I do know that the school visit was the better visit, as he got to talk, and it was more intimate. I had the best day!
Camp Bickell
So somehow I got roped into going to camp with some student leaders. Anyone who knows me KNOWS I do not camp. It was an interesting weekend, the kids were great. The food was ok, the other teachers were good especially one of the teachers from Moosenee. Nice people. The guy that organised it was incredible.
There was this weird game they played called Buck Buck. Talk about litigation waiting to happen. If you want to see video email me and I will send it. There was these twins there and man, chalk and cheese, they were hysterical! They did have this rule though, that if they forgot to say their name they had to spell it with their butt!
It was a long weekend and I am soo tired still, even after a week!!
There was this weird game they played called Buck Buck. Talk about litigation waiting to happen. If you want to see video email me and I will send it. There was these twins there and man, chalk and cheese, they were hysterical! They did have this rule though, that if they forgot to say their name they had to spell it with their butt!
It was a long weekend and I am soo tired still, even after a week!!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
19th May 2009
So I got back yesterday from a trip around Southern Ontario. Jes and I drove out of Timmins Saturday morning. First stop the Atlantic Watershed, all water runs to the Atlantic. We headed south through North Bay, where we stopped for me to get some Tim Tams. Pretty sure I told you before that there are Tim Tams in Sobeys! Yippee!!
From there we headed south again to Midland. Jess' cousin Natalie has a bakery there, and Jess had yet to visit. The bakery was great. Cakes and Pastries - yummo. Anyhow we ended up looking around Midland - which is a beautiful place. Then we headed up to Barrie. Jess' cousin and her boyfriend came up and we went to a Thai restaurant- That was divine. Never realised how much I missed Thai!
Sunday morning we went to Georgian Mall to shop. Oh My Gosh, I miss shopping too, although the credit card does not. It was funtastic! We left the mall after 4 hours, and drove to Port Carling. Here there is this fantastic mural made up of these little historical photos. Awesome! We also headed out to Parry Sound, and it was beautiful. All these old towns, and architecture. Driving through the country all the lakes were amazing, so pretty.
Ended up in Sudbury Sunday night. Missed Chapters,but ate at Kelseys - not that good.
Everything was shut Monday, we went to Science North - just like the Scicentre in Brisvegas, except they had a live Beaver, Porcupine and screeh owls!!
Last stop was the Artic watershed 1 hour out of Timmins, Sudbury side, all water flows to the Artic!!
On my trip I saw a dead moose, porcupine, racoon, and beaver. The only live animals were in Science North. I am still yet to see a live moose, and I don't want my first one to be in a zoo!! Anyway soon.
Gotta go
From there we headed south again to Midland. Jess' cousin Natalie has a bakery there, and Jess had yet to visit. The bakery was great. Cakes and Pastries - yummo. Anyhow we ended up looking around Midland - which is a beautiful place. Then we headed up to Barrie. Jess' cousin and her boyfriend came up and we went to a Thai restaurant- That was divine. Never realised how much I missed Thai!
Sunday morning we went to Georgian Mall to shop. Oh My Gosh, I miss shopping too, although the credit card does not. It was funtastic! We left the mall after 4 hours, and drove to Port Carling. Here there is this fantastic mural made up of these little historical photos. Awesome! We also headed out to Parry Sound, and it was beautiful. All these old towns, and architecture. Driving through the country all the lakes were amazing, so pretty.
Ended up in Sudbury Sunday night. Missed Chapters,but ate at Kelseys - not that good.
Everything was shut Monday, we went to Science North - just like the Scicentre in Brisvegas, except they had a live Beaver, Porcupine and screeh owls!!
Last stop was the Artic watershed 1 hour out of Timmins, Sudbury side, all water flows to the Artic!!
On my trip I saw a dead moose, porcupine, racoon, and beaver. The only live animals were in Science North. I am still yet to see a live moose, and I don't want my first one to be in a zoo!! Anyway soon.
Gotta go
Friday, May 15, 2009
15 May 09
End of another week, nearly 5 months in Canada. Wow!!
Driving home today, about 5pm and it was about 15 degrees, the sun was beautiful, the air still has a chill to it. It's apparently headed into summer here and it feels like our winter!! Very funny!
It is May Run (Queen's Birthday) weekend. IT is a long weekend and I am all for that. We are off to Barrie tomorrow - our hotel is right behind Chapters bookstore. And sadly that is sooooo exciting for me! We are leaving Timmins tomorrow morning at 8am and going vis the Artic Watershed, and North Bay - for Tim Tams. Did I tell you Sobeys carries Tim Tams? Niiicccee!
Then we are headed off to Midland, where Jess' cousin has a bakery which we plan to check out before hitting Barrie. CHAPTERS!!! And a bar, maybe a movie, and shopping on Sunday before heading to Parry Sound and Carling, and ending in Sudbury!! More shopping on Monday. CHAPTERS!! Then heading back to Timmins for a short week before my birthday.
Woo hoo!!
Driving home today, about 5pm and it was about 15 degrees, the sun was beautiful, the air still has a chill to it. It's apparently headed into summer here and it feels like our winter!! Very funny!
It is May Run (Queen's Birthday) weekend. IT is a long weekend and I am all for that. We are off to Barrie tomorrow - our hotel is right behind Chapters bookstore. And sadly that is sooooo exciting for me! We are leaving Timmins tomorrow morning at 8am and going vis the Artic Watershed, and North Bay - for Tim Tams. Did I tell you Sobeys carries Tim Tams? Niiicccee!
Then we are headed off to Midland, where Jess' cousin has a bakery which we plan to check out before hitting Barrie. CHAPTERS!!! And a bar, maybe a movie, and shopping on Sunday before heading to Parry Sound and Carling, and ending in Sudbury!! More shopping on Monday. CHAPTERS!! Then heading back to Timmins for a short week before my birthday.
Woo hoo!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Cree Opera
13 May 2009
So this afternoon I was lucky enough to get along to see the first ever Opera performed in Cree - the language of the Canadian natives. It is Called Pimooteewin, the Journey. It was operatic singing and some dance. Very interesting, although not my type of thing - as you all would guess. It was another experience here in Northern Ontario. They may be in the Olympics and I will be able to say I saw them. I was smart enough to go to the junior school showing, and not the long version - it was half an hour!!
So all good, it got me through a very long day. That's all.
Plan on driving around this weekend as it is a long weekend. Jess and I are off to Barrie and Parry Sound, Midlands and Carling for a look see. Check out the water and sights and sounds!!
Will let you know how the Big Nickel is Monday!
So this afternoon I was lucky enough to get along to see the first ever Opera performed in Cree - the language of the Canadian natives. It is Called Pimooteewin, the Journey. It was operatic singing and some dance. Very interesting, although not my type of thing - as you all would guess. It was another experience here in Northern Ontario. They may be in the Olympics and I will be able to say I saw them. I was smart enough to go to the junior school showing, and not the long version - it was half an hour!!
So all good, it got me through a very long day. That's all.
Plan on driving around this weekend as it is a long weekend. Jess and I are off to Barrie and Parry Sound, Midlands and Carling for a look see. Check out the water and sights and sounds!!
Will let you know how the Big Nickel is Monday!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Summer Vacation Plans
Well I have booked my airfare to Calgary, where I will meet up with some people and go to the Stampede. Shayna Lang - a friend from Contiki- has offered my accomodation, and she is plannign our Stampede assault. I have to get myself a cowboy hat apparently - Where does one do that in Timmins?
Anyway, planning a trip up to the West Edmonton Mall in the first couple of days (apparently that's all there is in Edmonton) as its great shopping. I am hoping to catch up with a couple of friends in Calgary, and then meet up with Pammy, who is planning on bringing Steph to see Calgary. So then I will head back to Rossland and Fruitvale with the girls for a while til they head for a drive to Vancouver. This will be fantastic, as I will ge to see my favourite haunts with no snow. Certainly a new experience!
That's about as far as I have right now. Looking at hitting Seattle and Portland, maybe even as far as Salt Lake City to catch my friends from my Russia trip. Hoping that soe pals from Rossland will come for a drive at some stage, and also my cousin Pete may be headed over here.
Should be good!!
Anyway, planning a trip up to the West Edmonton Mall in the first couple of days (apparently that's all there is in Edmonton) as its great shopping. I am hoping to catch up with a couple of friends in Calgary, and then meet up with Pammy, who is planning on bringing Steph to see Calgary. So then I will head back to Rossland and Fruitvale with the girls for a while til they head for a drive to Vancouver. This will be fantastic, as I will ge to see my favourite haunts with no snow. Certainly a new experience!
That's about as far as I have right now. Looking at hitting Seattle and Portland, maybe even as far as Salt Lake City to catch my friends from my Russia trip. Hoping that soe pals from Rossland will come for a drive at some stage, and also my cousin Pete may be headed over here.
Should be good!!
My Party
Been quiet here except for last Friday night. I hosted a party at my place. Not a huge turn up, but quality not quantity right? I had a great night. Despite earlier claims - If you drink enough Grey Goose Vodka does indeed leave you with a hangover!!
Anyway, all the staff that have been awesome to me showed, there were quite a number who said they were out of townm, and I think this was good, as I wouldn't have had too much more room for more people.
The more sedate crowd were in and out by 10pm at the latest and the interesting, drinking crowd hung longer. Both groups were good fun and it worked well!! I had a few Admin hang around til the end, and I am not sure if they wish they hadn't!! Ha ha. Anyway, I suppose what hppens in my basement should stay in my basement. But Good Times!!
I was extremely slow the next day, but did manage to go see Wolverine Sat nigt - AWESOME!!!
Anyway, all the staff that have been awesome to me showed, there were quite a number who said they were out of townm, and I think this was good, as I wouldn't have had too much more room for more people.
The more sedate crowd were in and out by 10pm at the latest and the interesting, drinking crowd hung longer. Both groups were good fun and it worked well!! I had a few Admin hang around til the end, and I am not sure if they wish they hadn't!! Ha ha. Anyway, I suppose what hppens in my basement should stay in my basement. But Good Times!!
I was extremely slow the next day, but did manage to go see Wolverine Sat nigt - AWESOME!!!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
What the???
So yesterday afternoon it hit 20 degrees. Today it is snowing!! This is crazy. The sun and weather yesterday was lovely, crazy today!!
So I got out today, Alison Timmins - yes her name is Timmins and she lives in Timmins- took me out today and I had a wonderful time. We had lunch at a real restaurant, shopped at Pick of the Crop - best supermarket here, Walmart and Futureshop! It was so cool to get out. We even went to visit at the Outdoors show, seemed like every person in Timmins was there!
Last night Erin took me out for dinner and beers, and that was a nice evening.
All is good here, enjoyin the people and the place. I am currently planning my summer vacation, spoke to Pammy last night and organising to catch up with her in July. So its all moving.
So I got out today, Alison Timmins - yes her name is Timmins and she lives in Timmins- took me out today and I had a wonderful time. We had lunch at a real restaurant, shopped at Pick of the Crop - best supermarket here, Walmart and Futureshop! It was so cool to get out. We even went to visit at the Outdoors show, seemed like every person in Timmins was there!
Last night Erin took me out for dinner and beers, and that was a nice evening.
All is good here, enjoyin the people and the place. I am currently planning my summer vacation, spoke to Pammy last night and organising to catch up with her in July. So its all moving.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Las Vegas Weekend
Well I am home safe and sound and in one piece from my 5 night stay in Las Vegas - Just! No not really.
I had a huge few days and I am still soo tired after 2 days back! I went to Vegas with a friend, Kim, from Timmins, and her room mates from college, and her best friend. Well they did like to party hard. We made the VIP lists to several nightclubs, and were out everynight til late. Let me say, I have never been out so late, so many nights in a row.
And may I suggest Grey Goose Vodka,as the drink of choce, as there was little to no hang over each day. I was very slow, but no massive head ache for sure!
So I got to see Elton John- great, but Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil was THE BEST!! After the party girls had left the city I went to see Cirque by myself and it was so fantastic. I would have seen more shows, but they wereon vacation. I didn't get to see the Grand Canyon - will have to take another trip, dammit,and do it with less alcomehol!
We shopped, lay by the pool and had a great weekend. All very excellent. Las Vega is just amazing. The Hotels were extraordinary, so lavish and incredibly decorated/ designed!!
We stayed at the Bellagio and it was sooo beautiful. Apparently one of the best on the strip. And it was just so divine. The people there were great and the accomodations awesome. It is just like you see it in the shows! There are no windows and clocks around, you totally lose track of day and time. And when you walk around people walk around everywhere with alcoholic drinks.Even shopping fo clothes and stuff, acohol everywhere! I must say at this stage if I never see alcohol again I could be happy!
Well that's about all, as we know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I must say I was pretty good for the most part. Yeah I know some of you don't believe it but that's your choice!
I had a huge few days and I am still soo tired after 2 days back! I went to Vegas with a friend, Kim, from Timmins, and her room mates from college, and her best friend. Well they did like to party hard. We made the VIP lists to several nightclubs, and were out everynight til late. Let me say, I have never been out so late, so many nights in a row.
And may I suggest Grey Goose Vodka,as the drink of choce, as there was little to no hang over each day. I was very slow, but no massive head ache for sure!
So I got to see Elton John- great, but Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil was THE BEST!! After the party girls had left the city I went to see Cirque by myself and it was so fantastic. I would have seen more shows, but they wereon vacation. I didn't get to see the Grand Canyon - will have to take another trip, dammit,and do it with less alcomehol!
We shopped, lay by the pool and had a great weekend. All very excellent. Las Vega is just amazing. The Hotels were extraordinary, so lavish and incredibly decorated/ designed!!
We stayed at the Bellagio and it was sooo beautiful. Apparently one of the best on the strip. And it was just so divine. The people there were great and the accomodations awesome. It is just like you see it in the shows! There are no windows and clocks around, you totally lose track of day and time. And when you walk around people walk around everywhere with alcoholic drinks.Even shopping fo clothes and stuff, acohol everywhere! I must say at this stage if I never see alcohol again I could be happy!
Well that's about all, as we know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I must say I was pretty good for the most part. Yeah I know some of you don't believe it but that's your choice!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
24 Hour Sports Marathon - 3/4 April
Well now, who's the sucker now? I am at home Saturday after 12 hours at school watching students doing a Sports Marathon. There were around 30, 10 of them great, the others were pains - totally! They refused to do what they were meant to - that is, do sports! I mean I was tired, but I wasn't stupid enough to sign up to do the sports! Half way throug I caught some kids in the building. Freaked me out, as they weren't the kids in the marathon. Anyway I got them out, and all good.
Super tired now, but survived it, with a little bitching at the kids - they refused to go out and help a teacher get her car out, even though it was stuck in the snow, and the were about to go home. After we have supervised them all night, can't even give Kim a hand. There was nearly 20 cm of snow overnight, I seriously thought I might have been stuck there with the kids for longer - that would have been terrific NOT.
So I am happy to sit today and tonight and vegetate.
Must say it was a great training for Vegas!
Super tired now, but survived it, with a little bitching at the kids - they refused to go out and help a teacher get her car out, even though it was stuck in the snow, and the were about to go home. After we have supervised them all night, can't even give Kim a hand. There was nearly 20 cm of snow overnight, I seriously thought I might have been stuck there with the kids for longer - that would have been terrific NOT.
So I am happy to sit today and tonight and vegetate.
Must say it was a great training for Vegas!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday
I am dying. Did the first gym work out in well over a year! Oh my body hurts. Bet Iwon't be able to move tomorrow!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
March Break
Well I finally have time and internet connection to update my blog. So here goes for the last week.
Saturday 14 March
Jess picked me up early and we took an 8 hour drive to Ottawa. It was long and very uneventful - it is quite a plain drive. There are heaps of lakes, all frozen over. And there were no moose!! dammit! So we arrived in Ottawa at about 4.30pm. Jess Dropped me off at the Novotel, where I had bookd in. It was across the road from the Rideau Centre. Looked very plain from the outside but really beautiful inside. Was really impressed with my room. So anyway, went for a walk to get some money and makeup from the Rideau centre. Got both then headed back for a nap as I was supposed to go out with Jess and her sister.
Jess turned up at about 8pm, and we started drinking, went out, met some people, had some fun. Jess' sister is a female Kuthrapali from Big Bang Theory - needs alcohol to talk to people! Was out late, had some fun, saw some of the night life in Ottawa. Late night.
Sunday 15 March
Hung over, slept in late, which was great in the hotel. Had to go out to eat. Walked around the Byward Market and Rideau Centre. Too tired to concentrate, walked around the old buildings, Saw the mint, the art museum and this huge big ass spider art sculpture. Caught up with Jess and her sister for dinner,went to a place called Momma Theresa's - very nice. Nice early night to catch some sleep.
Monday 16 March
Up early to catch the train to Montreal. It was a nice, although pretty boring 2 hour train ride to Montreal. Walked to the hotel - Hyatt Regency. Very nice!! Was checked in and moving by 12, so went for a walk to get some lunch. People had recommended Schwarz's deli. It had the best Corned Beef sandwiches ever!!
So after the half hour walk to Schwarz's I went downtown, ad then headed to the Bell Centre to see if I could get a ticket to the Ranger's Vs Montreal ice hockey game. Turns out I could get a ticket and a damn good one at that!
After all the walking around I was really tired, my feet were dying, so headed back to the hotel for an early night.
Tuesday 17 March
Decided I was too stuffed to actally make the most of my only full day in Montreal, so I got a half day tour of the city. It was the best decision, as I didn't have to walk anywhere and got a great overview of the city. We went all over the city and got to see so many things - architecture, Mont Royal, the old Olympic Stadium, Notre Dame cathedral, McGill University etc. Got some great shots, and some good info. Gotta say a church is a church.
I did however find the best church ever. I didn't actually go inside, but underneath is a shopping mall!! Love it! So shopped until Hockey time!
Went to the game, it was really good. Had a grest seat, and good views of everything. I am disappointed tho as there were no real fights, damn refs. Walked home, and was stoked to see Montreal has a nice, safe downtown.
Wednesday 18 March
Nice sleep, got up ready for the train back to Ottawa. Got into the hotel - Westin Ottawa- by 12 and wandered around the city to take some photos of the old Buildings. Parliament House, churches, old and new buildings all together. Jess came in and we went to dinner at the Works burger joint, I had Poutine for the first time - it's fries, cheese curds and gravy. Must say, pretty gross to be honest. Happy not to try that again! Jess drove me around to try and find some shoes that I had seen, with no luck - dammit! Ahh well. Home (hotel) in time to catch Criminal Minds
Thursday 19 March
More shopping, imagine that. No sight seeing. Saw the mvie "1 Week" with Joshua Jackson. Character finds out his dying so travels across Canada in 1 week. It was a great movie, for anyone interested.
Friday 20 March
Slept in, Looked around some more. Had to make sure I didn't miss anything. Jess and I went to The Blue Cactus for dinner, waited ages, but was worth it, food was great, drinks were great too!!
Saturday 21 March
Drove to North Bay, after a slow start. Spent the night there, and had a really great rib dinner at the Moose restaurant. Nice Comforst In room.
Sunday 22 March
Got back home, after a long and unineresting drive. I did see 3 deer, which was my first real live wild animals!! Very cool. So it was a nice relaxing afternoon. I think I am worried that I thought it was wamr, coming home to -5 degrees!!
Saturday 14 March
Jess picked me up early and we took an 8 hour drive to Ottawa. It was long and very uneventful - it is quite a plain drive. There are heaps of lakes, all frozen over. And there were no moose!! dammit! So we arrived in Ottawa at about 4.30pm. Jess Dropped me off at the Novotel, where I had bookd in. It was across the road from the Rideau Centre. Looked very plain from the outside but really beautiful inside. Was really impressed with my room. So anyway, went for a walk to get some money and makeup from the Rideau centre. Got both then headed back for a nap as I was supposed to go out with Jess and her sister.
Jess turned up at about 8pm, and we started drinking, went out, met some people, had some fun. Jess' sister is a female Kuthrapali from Big Bang Theory - needs alcohol to talk to people! Was out late, had some fun, saw some of the night life in Ottawa. Late night.
Sunday 15 March
Hung over, slept in late, which was great in the hotel. Had to go out to eat. Walked around the Byward Market and Rideau Centre. Too tired to concentrate, walked around the old buildings, Saw the mint, the art museum and this huge big ass spider art sculpture. Caught up with Jess and her sister for dinner,went to a place called Momma Theresa's - very nice. Nice early night to catch some sleep.
Monday 16 March
Up early to catch the train to Montreal. It was a nice, although pretty boring 2 hour train ride to Montreal. Walked to the hotel - Hyatt Regency. Very nice!! Was checked in and moving by 12, so went for a walk to get some lunch. People had recommended Schwarz's deli. It had the best Corned Beef sandwiches ever!!
So after the half hour walk to Schwarz's I went downtown, ad then headed to the Bell Centre to see if I could get a ticket to the Ranger's Vs Montreal ice hockey game. Turns out I could get a ticket and a damn good one at that!
After all the walking around I was really tired, my feet were dying, so headed back to the hotel for an early night.
Tuesday 17 March
Decided I was too stuffed to actally make the most of my only full day in Montreal, so I got a half day tour of the city. It was the best decision, as I didn't have to walk anywhere and got a great overview of the city. We went all over the city and got to see so many things - architecture, Mont Royal, the old Olympic Stadium, Notre Dame cathedral, McGill University etc. Got some great shots, and some good info. Gotta say a church is a church.
I did however find the best church ever. I didn't actually go inside, but underneath is a shopping mall!! Love it! So shopped until Hockey time!
Went to the game, it was really good. Had a grest seat, and good views of everything. I am disappointed tho as there were no real fights, damn refs. Walked home, and was stoked to see Montreal has a nice, safe downtown.
Wednesday 18 March
Nice sleep, got up ready for the train back to Ottawa. Got into the hotel - Westin Ottawa- by 12 and wandered around the city to take some photos of the old Buildings. Parliament House, churches, old and new buildings all together. Jess came in and we went to dinner at the Works burger joint, I had Poutine for the first time - it's fries, cheese curds and gravy. Must say, pretty gross to be honest. Happy not to try that again! Jess drove me around to try and find some shoes that I had seen, with no luck - dammit! Ahh well. Home (hotel) in time to catch Criminal Minds
Thursday 19 March
More shopping, imagine that. No sight seeing. Saw the mvie "1 Week" with Joshua Jackson. Character finds out his dying so travels across Canada in 1 week. It was a great movie, for anyone interested.
Friday 20 March
Slept in, Looked around some more. Had to make sure I didn't miss anything. Jess and I went to The Blue Cactus for dinner, waited ages, but was worth it, food was great, drinks were great too!!
Saturday 21 March
Drove to North Bay, after a slow start. Spent the night there, and had a really great rib dinner at the Moose restaurant. Nice Comforst In room.
Sunday 22 March
Got back home, after a long and unineresting drive. I did see 3 deer, which was my first real live wild animals!! Very cool. So it was a nice relaxing afternoon. I think I am worried that I thought it was wamr, coming home to -5 degrees!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday - Polar Bears
I took my Travel and Tourism class to Cochrane to see the Polar Bears. They are so beautiful. Can't wait til the summer when you can swim with them. Well not really there is a big wall of glass between you, but apparently you can get some great photos. The kids were great, the trip was ok, and my new hat is awesome!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday
Jeepers I can't wait til springbreak!! Bring on the Holidays.
Off to Cochrane on Thursday to visit the Polar Bears, so will have more news then.
Off to Cochrane on Thursday to visit the Polar Bears, so will have more news then.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Monday 9 March
Saturday - Nothing much doing.
Sunday - Marked most of the day, not really liking this teaching bit - its work!
Monday - worked, so tired. Other lady was away sick, very quiet. Very light late, as of daylight saving.
Sunday - Marked most of the day, not really liking this teaching bit - its work!
Monday - worked, so tired. Other lady was away sick, very quiet. Very light late, as of daylight saving.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday Night 6 March
So to recap the week:
Monday - work - oh and I booked VEGAS!! So excited.
Tuesday - work. And still buzzing over Vegas.
Wednesday - work.
Thursday - work and a visit to pick of the crop afterward where I got another absolutely awesome steak!! Yummo!
Friday - lack of sleep( I am waking up at stupid o'clock) is driving me nuts. I want sleep!! And I don't want to mark anymore!!
Monday - work - oh and I booked VEGAS!! So excited.
Tuesday - work. And still buzzing over Vegas.
Wednesday - work.
Thursday - work and a visit to pick of the crop afterward where I got another absolutely awesome steak!! Yummo!
Friday - lack of sleep( I am waking up at stupid o'clock) is driving me nuts. I want sleep!! And I don't want to mark anymore!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tuesday 3 March
I AM GOING TO VEGAS!!!
Yay, I am booked and so stoked I didn't rush and get tickets yesterday, as with a sale today I saved nearly $500! That covers my hotel room!! Woo hoo!
Going with a friend from school, she is such great fun! So it will be awesome.
Could this day get any better? I just had the most divine steak - didn't think Timmins had good meat! Found an awesome shop called "Pick of the Crop" - awesome fruit, vege and meat!!!
Yay, I am booked and so stoked I didn't rush and get tickets yesterday, as with a sale today I saved nearly $500! That covers my hotel room!! Woo hoo!
Going with a friend from school, she is such great fun! So it will be awesome.
Could this day get any better? I just had the most divine steak - didn't think Timmins had good meat! Found an awesome shop called "Pick of the Crop" - awesome fruit, vege and meat!!!
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