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.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
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.
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