The bedroom:
Spare Room:
Bathroom:
Living Room:
Kitchen:
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
The new place
I'm finally settled into the new apartment. I think everything is situated how I want, but I may have to do something about a table to eat on (coffee table is fine for now)... Here are the pictures!
The bedroom:
Spare Room:
Bathroom:
Living Room:
Kitchen:
The bedroom:
Spare Room:
Bathroom:
Living Room:
Kitchen:
Friday, September 01, 2006
Vacation !
I had a great week in Ontario! We just arrived back in St. Andrews after 14 hours of driving. Poor Cody seemed lonely, and I'm sure he's glad to have his mother back :) I missed him too of course!
We got to see all the family on my mom's side, except my Uncle who couldn't come from Spain to visit because he had to take care of the house and dogs (guard dogs who won't let anyone else take care of them!). But my Aunt and cousins from Spain were able to make it for a visit after 7 years :) We had lots of good food and conversation. We relaxed quite a bit but it also seemed like we didn't have enough time to do everything.
Everyone:
The "kids" of the family:
We went to the Mono Cliffs outside of Orangeville for some hiking. We had a great time navigating the trails, and the scenery and nature was beautiful!
On another day we took a trip to the African Lion Safari near Hamilton. This is where you get to drive your vehicle through the "reserve" and see the animals. A very cool experience. I love it everytime we go there :)
And finally yesterday we visited the Toronto Zoo ( in Toronto of course). We managed to see everything except the Canadian exhibit (we see that in real life anyway!). I got a lot of great pictures this week, and I'll share a few of them. But for more you can visit my webshots page!
We got to see all the family on my mom's side, except my Uncle who couldn't come from Spain to visit because he had to take care of the house and dogs (guard dogs who won't let anyone else take care of them!). But my Aunt and cousins from Spain were able to make it for a visit after 7 years :) We had lots of good food and conversation. We relaxed quite a bit but it also seemed like we didn't have enough time to do everything.
Everyone:
The "kids" of the family:
We went to the Mono Cliffs outside of Orangeville for some hiking. We had a great time navigating the trails, and the scenery and nature was beautiful!
On another day we took a trip to the African Lion Safari near Hamilton. This is where you get to drive your vehicle through the "reserve" and see the animals. A very cool experience. I love it everytime we go there :)
And finally yesterday we visited the Toronto Zoo ( in Toronto of course). We managed to see everything except the Canadian exhibit (we see that in real life anyway!). I got a lot of great pictures this week, and I'll share a few of them. But for more you can visit my webshots page!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
The Apple Picker
We had a visitor in our apple tree tonight. He was busy picking apples and stuffing his face. We got pretty close to him, but he didn't seem to care. Its no wonder though, he is quite protected! Here are some pics...
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
The Move
This weekend was the big move from Charlottetown to Truro! It started Friday where I finished most of my packing before my parents arrived. At 5 pm I went down to Aveda and got my hair done and my eyebrows done (first time professionally, and it didn't hurt too bad!). My parents arrived shortly after 8 and they brought a ton of boxes that I didn't think I'd fill. But by Saturday morning I had filled almost all of them LOL I knew I had a lot of stuff, but I think I surprised myself (an my parents!).
It was a fairly smooth transition into packing the boxes and furniture into the trailer and van, thanks to Dad. Unfortunately the idiots at U-Haul had decided to paint the bumper of the back of the trailer and the trailer hitch thing shortly before we got it. So our legs and pants were striped with black paint. However I think all of the furniture and boxes avoided being striped.
We got a surprisingly early start by leaving Charlottetown at 12:30 and getting to Truro around 3:30. After calling both numbers multiple times for my landlord I kept getting "the customer you are calling is not available". Which was great because we needed to get into my apartment. So after calling a few more ties we just drove to the apartment and luckily found the door was open and the keys were on the counter. Another surprise we found was that I didn't have a fridge and stove. And the bathroom wasn;t finsihed. Brilliant. Considering he said he could get all the work needed to be done in ten days back in July, which is why I got a discount on my rent. I was not very impressed.
Since we had the keys we started moving all my stuff in, separating some of the boxes into their rooms (bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, spare room). By the time we were done I tried the landlord again and he actually answered this time. He said he thought I was coming tomorrow (Sunday). Haha. And yet the new fridge and stove he had ordered weren't coming til early in the week. And the bathroom he still needed to take out the toilet and rip up the floor and put in new stuff. Ummm. What happened to the ten days is too much time but I'll give it to you back in July??
Anyway his offer of peace was to let us stay at his bed and breakfast at his house for free. Whatever. It was nice and everything but it didnt make much difference to me. I would have been just as happy staying in my apartment for the night. If its not done by the time I get back I'm gonna have to get some sort of a discount. Because that is ridiculous. He didn't even paint the walls like he said he was going to. there were holes EVERYWHERE.
Saturday night we went out to supper to a nice little pasta place with good food. I can't remember what it was called now LOL After supper we swung by the racetrack to check out the AC barn. The aisle ways were huge, due to the harness racers and their carts. The AC stalls were all painted blue with NSAC letters on the front. The stalls were a decent size, each with a sliding door and an open window. Nothing overly fancy, but functional. The outdoor ring was a good size too. We even saw lots of jumps in the center field. So there must be some hunter/jumpers in the barn :) Not that a 2 year old will have anything to do with jumps LOL But its fun to watch.
Sunday morning we got up and went back to the apartment and started unpacking and putting a few things together while dad went on his 18 mile run. I got most of my bedroom set up and the livingroom motly organized. I hug a few of my pictures, and that was about it. We headed back home, unfortunately not getting to see Thea, as I couldn't get hold of her trainer.
Here are some pictures of the new place before moving stuff in and after. First we have a picture of the hallway looking towards the livingroom.
Then we have pictures of the livingroom and kitchen (minus the fridge and stove).
The unfinished bathroom...
Before and after unpacking the trailer...
Stuff everywhere...
It was a fairly smooth transition into packing the boxes and furniture into the trailer and van, thanks to Dad. Unfortunately the idiots at U-Haul had decided to paint the bumper of the back of the trailer and the trailer hitch thing shortly before we got it. So our legs and pants were striped with black paint. However I think all of the furniture and boxes avoided being striped.
We got a surprisingly early start by leaving Charlottetown at 12:30 and getting to Truro around 3:30. After calling both numbers multiple times for my landlord I kept getting "the customer you are calling is not available". Which was great because we needed to get into my apartment. So after calling a few more ties we just drove to the apartment and luckily found the door was open and the keys were on the counter. Another surprise we found was that I didn't have a fridge and stove. And the bathroom wasn;t finsihed. Brilliant. Considering he said he could get all the work needed to be done in ten days back in July, which is why I got a discount on my rent. I was not very impressed.
Since we had the keys we started moving all my stuff in, separating some of the boxes into their rooms (bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, spare room). By the time we were done I tried the landlord again and he actually answered this time. He said he thought I was coming tomorrow (Sunday). Haha. And yet the new fridge and stove he had ordered weren't coming til early in the week. And the bathroom he still needed to take out the toilet and rip up the floor and put in new stuff. Ummm. What happened to the ten days is too much time but I'll give it to you back in July??
Anyway his offer of peace was to let us stay at his bed and breakfast at his house for free. Whatever. It was nice and everything but it didnt make much difference to me. I would have been just as happy staying in my apartment for the night. If its not done by the time I get back I'm gonna have to get some sort of a discount. Because that is ridiculous. He didn't even paint the walls like he said he was going to. there were holes EVERYWHERE.
Saturday night we went out to supper to a nice little pasta place with good food. I can't remember what it was called now LOL After supper we swung by the racetrack to check out the AC barn. The aisle ways were huge, due to the harness racers and their carts. The AC stalls were all painted blue with NSAC letters on the front. The stalls were a decent size, each with a sliding door and an open window. Nothing overly fancy, but functional. The outdoor ring was a good size too. We even saw lots of jumps in the center field. So there must be some hunter/jumpers in the barn :) Not that a 2 year old will have anything to do with jumps LOL But its fun to watch.
Sunday morning we got up and went back to the apartment and started unpacking and putting a few things together while dad went on his 18 mile run. I got most of my bedroom set up and the livingroom motly organized. I hug a few of my pictures, and that was about it. We headed back home, unfortunately not getting to see Thea, as I couldn't get hold of her trainer.
Here are some pictures of the new place before moving stuff in and after. First we have a picture of the hallway looking towards the livingroom.
Then we have pictures of the livingroom and kitchen (minus the fridge and stove).
The unfinished bathroom...
Before and after unpacking the trailer...
Stuff everywhere...
Thursday, August 17, 2006
No More Work!
I am officially done work!!! It is such a relief to be done working two jobs for minimum wage. Never again. LOL
I went to the racetrack tonight (its Old Home Week) and watched a few races. I met up with my friend from work who introduced me to a couple people from the Truro racetrack. So I may see a few familiar faces in September. :) And best of all I got to pet a few horses. Hehe. Its been a while!
So here's whats happening...
Tonight (whats left of tonight) I'm going to pack up non-essentials in my room. Tomorrow is packing up just about everything. Would also be good to make sure I have stuff I need at home in NB packed separately. Friday at 4:45 I have my hair appointment, then by 8 ish my parents should arrive. On Saturday we'll finish any packing, get the U-Haul trailer and start putting stuff in there. Then by late afternoon we should be headed off to Truro. Pick up my keys, unload stuff. Go visit the AC barn at the track, make sure its suitable. Then Sunday maybe unpack a bit and rearrange stuff. Drop off the trailer, then head to NB. Hopefully in Moncton I'll get to see Thea :) And then its back to St. Andrews.
Should be a busy weekend! I hope it all goes smoothly. I have a week at home then we're headed for a week long trip to Ontario. Not sure if I get to drive my brother's new car or not :P Will have to see.
Here are a couple pics of the favorites at Pets Unlimited I snapped on my last day :) The puppy is Bruce. He was named after Batman (Bruce Wayne) due to his remarkable ears. The birds (Conures) are buddies Damion and Deetle. They will be missed!
I went to the racetrack tonight (its Old Home Week) and watched a few races. I met up with my friend from work who introduced me to a couple people from the Truro racetrack. So I may see a few familiar faces in September. :) And best of all I got to pet a few horses. Hehe. Its been a while!
So here's whats happening...
Tonight (whats left of tonight) I'm going to pack up non-essentials in my room. Tomorrow is packing up just about everything. Would also be good to make sure I have stuff I need at home in NB packed separately. Friday at 4:45 I have my hair appointment, then by 8 ish my parents should arrive. On Saturday we'll finish any packing, get the U-Haul trailer and start putting stuff in there. Then by late afternoon we should be headed off to Truro. Pick up my keys, unload stuff. Go visit the AC barn at the track, make sure its suitable. Then Sunday maybe unpack a bit and rearrange stuff. Drop off the trailer, then head to NB. Hopefully in Moncton I'll get to see Thea :) And then its back to St. Andrews.
Should be a busy weekend! I hope it all goes smoothly. I have a week at home then we're headed for a week long trip to Ontario. Not sure if I get to drive my brother's new car or not :P Will have to see.
Here are a couple pics of the favorites at Pets Unlimited I snapped on my last day :) The puppy is Bruce. He was named after Batman (Bruce Wayne) due to his remarkable ears. The birds (Conures) are buddies Damion and Deetle. They will be missed!
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Good Weekend :)
Mom and Dad arrived Friday night just before the Superstore closed, so I got a ride home :) They brought several boxes for me to use when I start to pack up my stuff. And best of all they brought my MacBook and iPod!!
I've been having fun playing around with the programs on my MacBook and love it! We also hooked up the wireless router so I can use it anywhere in the house. Here are a couple shots of it:
I downloaded all my music into my iPod and still have over 1 GB left on it. hehe. The case is cute too. I haven't played around much with it yet.
On Saturday we headed out to the Humane Society so I could show Mom and Dad where I volunteer every week :) After seeing all the animals we went to Futureshop and I got a bag and lock for my laptop. Then it was time to search for a table and chair set. We went to the used furniture place, the Brick, Walmart, Canadian Tire, and Sears . But nothing seemed quite right. I need something small, preferable not round so i can put it up against the wall, and with some chairs. I had no luck, but thats ok. Table and chairs are not a necessity for living. I can use my coffee table or my desk to eat off of.
In the afternoon we spent time getting the wireless network working and making it secure so people cannot steal it. For supper we went to the Gahan House. They make their own beer, and I thought Dad might like that :) The food was good too! Since Dad had sampled most of the beers I got to drive out to the beach. It was windy and quite cool, but it made for beautiful waves. And we got to watch the sun set. Then it was home for... ice cream!
This morning Mom and Dad dropped me and my bike off at the humane society and then the headed home. It was a short visit but I'm glad they could amke it! And I'll see them again in less than two weeks :)
Thirteen days to go...
I've been having fun playing around with the programs on my MacBook and love it! We also hooked up the wireless router so I can use it anywhere in the house. Here are a couple shots of it:
I downloaded all my music into my iPod and still have over 1 GB left on it. hehe. The case is cute too. I haven't played around much with it yet.
On Saturday we headed out to the Humane Society so I could show Mom and Dad where I volunteer every week :) After seeing all the animals we went to Futureshop and I got a bag and lock for my laptop. Then it was time to search for a table and chair set. We went to the used furniture place, the Brick, Walmart, Canadian Tire, and Sears . But nothing seemed quite right. I need something small, preferable not round so i can put it up against the wall, and with some chairs. I had no luck, but thats ok. Table and chairs are not a necessity for living. I can use my coffee table or my desk to eat off of.
In the afternoon we spent time getting the wireless network working and making it secure so people cannot steal it. For supper we went to the Gahan House. They make their own beer, and I thought Dad might like that :) The food was good too! Since Dad had sampled most of the beers I got to drive out to the beach. It was windy and quite cool, but it made for beautiful waves. And we got to watch the sun set. Then it was home for... ice cream!
This morning Mom and Dad dropped me and my bike off at the humane society and then the headed home. It was a short visit but I'm glad they could amke it! And I'll see them again in less than two weeks :)
Thirteen days to go...
Friday, August 04, 2006
Things are Looking Good
After a 13 hour day today I will have the whole weekend off!! And my parents are coming to visit tonight! :) Not to mention I get to open my Mac stuff tonight. hehehe. Other good stuff going on... I got paid thursday and friday so I am no longer broke. As well things are looking very good for having a horse to ride a couple blocks from home this winter :) Here is a picture of Thea as a baby... she's now almost 2 and a half.
I just hope nothing goes wrong! It seems to be going in my favor and I don't want it to stop LOL
I will give a detailed review of my gadgets when I have time. Should be a busy weekend :) Ciao for now!
I just hope nothing goes wrong! It seems to be going in my favor and I don't want it to stop LOL
I will give a detailed review of my gadgets when I have time. Should be a busy weekend :) Ciao for now!
Sunday, July 30, 2006
20 Days To Go!
Less than three weeks now! I'm getting very anxious to move. I'd like to start packing but I can't because I need to use most of my stuff! I'll have to start carting home boxes from work. So if you see a girl walking down University or Queen with boxes... thats me!
My MacBook is on its way with FedEx from somewhere in the states. Should reach NB by Tuesday :) I'm going to have fun playing with my new gadgets... my iPod is already in NB. I guess they ship things as they become available. I've also ordered their newly released wireless "mighty mouse" with bluetooth technology so I don't have to waste one of my USB ports :) It has 360 degree scroll ball, right and left buttons disguised under a sleek non-moveable part design, as well as two programable side buttons. Hehe. And of course it will match all my other stuff.
I just got back from volunteering at the humane society. Due to a lack of money and the impending two rents looming I couldn't take a cab. I was going to bike there this morning. I got my bike out from the basement last night and put air in the tires to be all set for the morning. As I was leaving and about to swing my leg over I checked the brakes... Oops. The back brakes did not work, and the wire seemed to have been pulled in an awkward position. So I had to walk. Which wasn't that bad, other than I was about a half hour late. It took about 45 minutes to walk there, and another 45 minutes back home. I got my exercise for the day LOL I had been thinking about a little jog but I doubt I'll have to motivation for it. Besides I've been so busy with work the past couple weeks (54 hours and 53 hours)I'm sure I've lost what little progress I've made in fitness.
I heard that my parents might consider coming up for a visit next weekend. Which would be very nice... not to mention they could bring all my gadgets ;) Hehe. I have Saturday off (how'd that happen?) and only volunteer in the morning on Sunday. I'm hoping they will make the trip. It would be nice to see some familiar faces! I'm sick of living with this so-called roomate we like to call Skid.
My MacBook is on its way with FedEx from somewhere in the states. Should reach NB by Tuesday :) I'm going to have fun playing with my new gadgets... my iPod is already in NB. I guess they ship things as they become available. I've also ordered their newly released wireless "mighty mouse" with bluetooth technology so I don't have to waste one of my USB ports :) It has 360 degree scroll ball, right and left buttons disguised under a sleek non-moveable part design, as well as two programable side buttons. Hehe. And of course it will match all my other stuff.
I just got back from volunteering at the humane society. Due to a lack of money and the impending two rents looming I couldn't take a cab. I was going to bike there this morning. I got my bike out from the basement last night and put air in the tires to be all set for the morning. As I was leaving and about to swing my leg over I checked the brakes... Oops. The back brakes did not work, and the wire seemed to have been pulled in an awkward position. So I had to walk. Which wasn't that bad, other than I was about a half hour late. It took about 45 minutes to walk there, and another 45 minutes back home. I got my exercise for the day LOL I had been thinking about a little jog but I doubt I'll have to motivation for it. Besides I've been so busy with work the past couple weeks (54 hours and 53 hours)I'm sure I've lost what little progress I've made in fitness.
I heard that my parents might consider coming up for a visit next weekend. Which would be very nice... not to mention they could bring all my gadgets ;) Hehe. I have Saturday off (how'd that happen?) and only volunteer in the morning on Sunday. I'm hoping they will make the trip. It would be nice to see some familiar faces! I'm sick of living with this so-called roomate we like to call Skid.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
27 days to go!
Its true. Only 27 days and counting! :D I've been working my butt off, working 54 hours last week and 52 this coming week. Hopefully that will help pay for the stuff on my lists :P
I ordered my laptop and iPod on Thursday! They should arrive end of this week or next week in NB. Which isn't too much of a wait really til I go home :) I also picked up a wireless router, and some extra glasses ($5 for 18 glasses!). So those can be checked off the list.
I'm so glad that I'm excited to move. I was worried I'd be upset about it, but I think it will be great to go to a new place, take some fun courses, and get back into the equestrian scene. Yes, NSAC has an intercollegiate equestrian team!! :D From what I know Acadia and Dalhousie also have teams. They have a show once a semester or so. Should be fun :) Not to mention theres a race track about two blocks from my apartment. Hehe. This could be distracting!
I ordered my laptop and iPod on Thursday! They should arrive end of this week or next week in NB. Which isn't too much of a wait really til I go home :) I also picked up a wireless router, and some extra glasses ($5 for 18 glasses!). So those can be checked off the list.
I'm so glad that I'm excited to move. I was worried I'd be upset about it, but I think it will be great to go to a new place, take some fun courses, and get back into the equestrian scene. Yes, NSAC has an intercollegiate equestrian team!! :D From what I know Acadia and Dalhousie also have teams. They have a show once a semester or so. Should be fun :) Not to mention theres a race track about two blocks from my apartment. Hehe. This could be distracting!
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Shopping List...
While anxiously counting down the days until I leave the island and move to my new place, I've been developing a list of things to get. Most have been kept in my head as I window shop after work or during lunch up by the mall. So I figured, since I have nothing better to do with my time... lets make a couple of lists. With categories of necessities, good to have, and would be nice :P
Necessities
-kitchen garbage can
-shower curtain and hooks
-mop
-vacuum
-window curtains/blinds
-cell phone
-laptop (almost check)
-wireless router
Good To Have
-dining table
-chairs for table
-extra plates/bowls
-more large glasses
-another scratch post/cat furniture piece for Cody
Would Be Nice :P
-matching end tables and coffee table
-love seat
-matching accessories for bathroom
-new mattress
-headboard
-matching nightstand and dresser
-a chocolate point female Birman playmate for Cody
-TV
-VCR, and DVD player/recorder for TV
Necessities
-kitchen garbage can
-shower curtain and hooks
-mop
-vacuum
-window curtains/blinds
-cell phone
-laptop (almost check)
-wireless router
Good To Have
-dining table
-chairs for table
-extra plates/bowls
-more large glasses
-another scratch post/cat furniture piece for Cody
Would Be Nice :P
-matching end tables and coffee table
-love seat
-matching accessories for bathroom
-new mattress
-headboard
-matching nightstand and dresser
-a chocolate point female Birman playmate for Cody
-TV
-VCR, and DVD player/recorder for TV
Saturday, July 08, 2006
MacBook!
After a lot of window shopping and browsing of the web I've decided to get a MacBook. These things are so cool! So many awesome features, I'm sure I'll forget a lot but here we go:
- wont crash
- no viruses
- 6 hour battery life
- can put windows xp on it if you so desire and then you can switch back and forth between the 2 operating systems
- nothing that can brake on the outside of the computer. Very sleek.
- no latches, closes by magnets
- remote
- wireless
- faster and smoother on less RAM and hardrive than any PC
- awesome programs with the mac operating system, too much stuff to list
- the cd/dvd drive doesn't have a thing that comes out when you want to put the cd/dvd in, its just a slot you slide it in
- glossy screen, great color
- free iPod nano and $100 off for being a student
- duo processor giving your computer two brains to speed things up even more
- only 5.2 pounds
- built in webcam and microphone
- blue tooth capabilities (for wireless gadgets so you don't need a usb port
- power chord can be put in either way (theres no upside down) and unlike other laptops has a saftey feature where if you trip over the chord it just pops out without damage. So your laptop won't become airborne or wrench the inside parts
- etc, etc.
Thus, I have been won over. The reviews have all been positive. Only minor cons that were noted were that it can get quite warm, and the glossy screen can get reflective if used outdoors in the sun.
I'm very excited :) I probably won't get it for a couple weeks as I need just that bit more extra in cash... and I'm getting it sent to NB. That way I can save $60 in tax (one good thing about HST!). But I won't be able to play with my stuff til a later date... that will be the difficult part!
- wont crash
- no viruses
- 6 hour battery life
- can put windows xp on it if you so desire and then you can switch back and forth between the 2 operating systems
- nothing that can brake on the outside of the computer. Very sleek.
- no latches, closes by magnets
- remote
- wireless
- faster and smoother on less RAM and hardrive than any PC
- awesome programs with the mac operating system, too much stuff to list
- the cd/dvd drive doesn't have a thing that comes out when you want to put the cd/dvd in, its just a slot you slide it in
- glossy screen, great color
- free iPod nano and $100 off for being a student
- duo processor giving your computer two brains to speed things up even more
- only 5.2 pounds
- built in webcam and microphone
- blue tooth capabilities (for wireless gadgets so you don't need a usb port
- power chord can be put in either way (theres no upside down) and unlike other laptops has a saftey feature where if you trip over the chord it just pops out without damage. So your laptop won't become airborne or wrench the inside parts
- etc, etc.
Thus, I have been won over. The reviews have all been positive. Only minor cons that were noted were that it can get quite warm, and the glossy screen can get reflective if used outdoors in the sun.
I'm very excited :) I probably won't get it for a couple weeks as I need just that bit more extra in cash... and I'm getting it sent to NB. That way I can save $60 in tax (one good thing about HST!). But I won't be able to play with my stuff til a later date... that will be the difficult part!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Horse Show Pictures
You can view the pictures from the horse show here:
http://community.webshots.com/album/551727171oQyEen
Enjoy!
http://community.webshots.com/album/551727171oQyEen
Enjoy!
Monday, June 26, 2006
Back in Charlottetown!
I got back in Charlottetown around 11 pm last night. It was a long trip. We left around 12:30 and headed to Truro to look at apartments. You should have seen the first one I looked at. Oh my god. I can't believe people actually live in those conditions! It was a "bedsitting room" which I thought previously was like a bachleor. I was mistaken. LOL The only room for any furniture would be your bed. And a double would be pushing it. There was a two-burner stove and a bathroom without a sink. Wow. I was impressed LOL. All for the low price of $400 a month.
The second place was better (the too-good-to-be-true 2 bedroom) but it was a mess and the people were smoking. It was about a 2 mile walk to school. The price was good, and they allowed animals. Nice big kitchen, but the "second bedroom" was anything but a large closet that lead to the bathroom.
The third place was better still. Clean, large living room, one entrance and not in an apartment building. It was closer to school about a mile walk, but farther away from any stores (e.g. food, entertainment). After this it was looking bleak. The other apartment I had considered looking at was a lot farther than the other apartments and would be quite a trek in the winter, so I didn't bother looking at that. But with a little luck and some work we were able to find the name of a guy who owns a couple small apartment buildings near the college. And we convinced him to come on short notice (5 minutes) to come show us one of the apartments! It was actually his daughter's that we saw, but the one for rent wasnt available for viewing due to the tenant still being in there. It was the nicest by far. Super close to campus, clean, bright, well maintained, and loved the layout. Best of all? Its a two bedroom! :) Of course the price was a bit of a scary issue considering I'd have to start renting in July. But with the luck I had this time I wasn't going to try to find something when all the students are trying to come in. So I officially am renting two places! LOL
I've attached my not so accurate scetch of the layout. I will apologize to Hal and Tracy for that LOL But it will give you an idea. I'm so excited now! I can plan stuff :) Hehe.
The second place was better (the too-good-to-be-true 2 bedroom) but it was a mess and the people were smoking. It was about a 2 mile walk to school. The price was good, and they allowed animals. Nice big kitchen, but the "second bedroom" was anything but a large closet that lead to the bathroom.
The third place was better still. Clean, large living room, one entrance and not in an apartment building. It was closer to school about a mile walk, but farther away from any stores (e.g. food, entertainment). After this it was looking bleak. The other apartment I had considered looking at was a lot farther than the other apartments and would be quite a trek in the winter, so I didn't bother looking at that. But with a little luck and some work we were able to find the name of a guy who owns a couple small apartment buildings near the college. And we convinced him to come on short notice (5 minutes) to come show us one of the apartments! It was actually his daughter's that we saw, but the one for rent wasnt available for viewing due to the tenant still being in there. It was the nicest by far. Super close to campus, clean, bright, well maintained, and loved the layout. Best of all? Its a two bedroom! :) Of course the price was a bit of a scary issue considering I'd have to start renting in July. But with the luck I had this time I wasn't going to try to find something when all the students are trying to come in. So I officially am renting two places! LOL
I've attached my not so accurate scetch of the layout. I will apologize to Hal and Tracy for that LOL But it will give you an idea. I'm so excited now! I can plan stuff :) Hehe.
So for my big adventure of the vacation I went to watch the first Quarte Horse show of the year. For those not too familiar with these things its usually a two day show with a different judge on each day. There are classes offered for just about every person/horse. The only (well, main) requirment is that the horses are registered American Quarter Horses. The main classes offered are:
Halter (judging the horse's conformation)
Showmanship (judging the handler's ability to show a horse)
Lungeline (young horses judged at halter and movement in both directions at all gaits for 90 seconds)
Hunter Under Saddle ( also commonly refered to as "English Pleasure", the horse is judged on movement and suitability at all 3 gaits for the old school hunting field)
Hunt Seat Equitation ( rider judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a hunter under saddle horse)
Barrel Racing ( a timed event where horse and rider make a clover-leaf pattern around three barrels without knocking them down)
Pole Bending ( a timed event of weaving around a series of poles set in a straight line)
Trail (horse is judged on carefulness and calmness through a pattern of obstacles set by the judge)
Western Pleasure (horse is judged on movement, and suitability as being a pleasure to ride at all three gaits in both directions)
Horsemanship ( rider is judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a western pleasure horse)
There are many other classes offered that would take me too much time to explain well :P As well, all of the classes where the HORSE is being judged is offered in youth, amateur, and open divisions. Youth being anyone under 19, Amateur being anyone over 19 that is not riding a horse owned by someone else or is not recieving money for training or teaching others to ride. Open is the division for the trainers, this is the tough competition, although youth and amateurs are allowed to show in this division as well.
Back to my day... I arrived shortly before 10 AM, just in time to see them finishing up the Halter geldings. It was raining steadily which put a damper on my spirits due to lack of photographic opportunity. However shortly before noon the rain began to taper off and it remained overcast for the rest of the day. I was quite happy running around from the show ring to ingate, to the two warm up rings snapping pictures. I got about 200 shots, most of which turned out ok. Thanks to Dad lending me his camera :)
I got to see familiar faces, and a lot of new ones in the show scene this year. I got to say hi to a couple aquaintences that I've come in contact with over the years. It was so nice to be back in my element, at least for a day. It made me want to quit school and just become a trainer LOL But that probably wouldn't be the best idea. Hehe. Instead I will pine away for my own horse which won't happen for another 2-6 years LOL. But when I do get a horse I'm going to kick everyone's asses in the showring and have a few of the big-guys take notice :P
I just finished editing my pictures, but I haven't uploaded them yet. Keep an eye out for them tomorrow I'll post a link for you.
Halter (judging the horse's conformation)
Showmanship (judging the handler's ability to show a horse)
Lungeline (young horses judged at halter and movement in both directions at all gaits for 90 seconds)
Hunter Under Saddle ( also commonly refered to as "English Pleasure", the horse is judged on movement and suitability at all 3 gaits for the old school hunting field)
Hunt Seat Equitation ( rider judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a hunter under saddle horse)
Barrel Racing ( a timed event where horse and rider make a clover-leaf pattern around three barrels without knocking them down)
Pole Bending ( a timed event of weaving around a series of poles set in a straight line)
Trail (horse is judged on carefulness and calmness through a pattern of obstacles set by the judge)
Western Pleasure (horse is judged on movement, and suitability as being a pleasure to ride at all three gaits in both directions)
Horsemanship ( rider is judged on correctness of position during a pattern posted by the judge and in one direction at all three gaits, riding a western pleasure horse)
There are many other classes offered that would take me too much time to explain well :P As well, all of the classes where the HORSE is being judged is offered in youth, amateur, and open divisions. Youth being anyone under 19, Amateur being anyone over 19 that is not riding a horse owned by someone else or is not recieving money for training or teaching others to ride. Open is the division for the trainers, this is the tough competition, although youth and amateurs are allowed to show in this division as well.
Back to my day... I arrived shortly before 10 AM, just in time to see them finishing up the Halter geldings. It was raining steadily which put a damper on my spirits due to lack of photographic opportunity. However shortly before noon the rain began to taper off and it remained overcast for the rest of the day. I was quite happy running around from the show ring to ingate, to the two warm up rings snapping pictures. I got about 200 shots, most of which turned out ok. Thanks to Dad lending me his camera :)
I got to see familiar faces, and a lot of new ones in the show scene this year. I got to say hi to a couple aquaintences that I've come in contact with over the years. It was so nice to be back in my element, at least for a day. It made me want to quit school and just become a trainer LOL But that probably wouldn't be the best idea. Hehe. Instead I will pine away for my own horse which won't happen for another 2-6 years LOL. But when I do get a horse I'm going to kick everyone's asses in the showring and have a few of the big-guys take notice :P
I just finished editing my pictures, but I haven't uploaded them yet. Keep an eye out for them tomorrow I'll post a link for you.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
We got the cutest little dogs in at Pets Unlimited... Dachshunds!! Also known as weiner-dogs, or hot-dogs. I only got one somewhat decent picture, so please bare with me :P I want to take the darker colored one home, but the lighter colored one is quite cute and has one blue eye.
Looks like I'll be making another 47 hour week, with the HMR manager asking me to take another shift on thursday... I couldn't come up with a good excuse so I said I would. Which kind of sucks, with three 12 hour days in a row. Oh well. I'll survive!
Thats all for now! Talk to you all soon.
Looks like I'll be making another 47 hour week, with the HMR manager asking me to take another shift on thursday... I couldn't come up with a good excuse so I said I would. Which kind of sucks, with three 12 hour days in a row. Oh well. I'll survive!
Thats all for now! Talk to you all soon.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
47 hours
Yes, 47 hours worked this week. I am racking up the hours with my two jobs. I have yet to go over 50, but it may happen this summer at it gets busier at the superstore. Too bad I still basically get paid minimum wage!
I have resumed my running ambitions this week after having a couple weeks off (ok maybe 3) after illness with strep throat. My first run was a sad attempt, but I hope to build back up to where I was quickly, and then move on from there.
I found out I am able to go home for a week to New Brunswick! I am excited to see the family and some friends that still are in the area :) How I am getting home is still up in the air... there is nobody to take care of Cody (the chinese kid doesn't count!) so I will have to bring him with me. I am going to check into how much it would be to rent a car and drop it off in Saint John...
Coming up is the 3rd annual Dog Jog fundraiser for the PEI Humane Socitey on June 11! I'm hoping it will be a nice day and lots of people come out with their dogs for a fun time :) I am also collecting pledges, in case anyone would like to donate some moola for a good cause!
Thats about all for now, I am off to enjoy a nice big bowl of ice cream :P
I have resumed my running ambitions this week after having a couple weeks off (ok maybe 3) after illness with strep throat. My first run was a sad attempt, but I hope to build back up to where I was quickly, and then move on from there.
I found out I am able to go home for a week to New Brunswick! I am excited to see the family and some friends that still are in the area :) How I am getting home is still up in the air... there is nobody to take care of Cody (the chinese kid doesn't count!) so I will have to bring him with me. I am going to check into how much it would be to rent a car and drop it off in Saint John...
Coming up is the 3rd annual Dog Jog fundraiser for the PEI Humane Socitey on June 11! I'm hoping it will be a nice day and lots of people come out with their dogs for a fun time :) I am also collecting pledges, in case anyone would like to donate some moola for a good cause!
Thats about all for now, I am off to enjoy a nice big bowl of ice cream :P
Thursday, May 18, 2006
The interview...
So the big day came! I have been preparing for weeks now and it was finally time... my Atlantic Veterinary College interview. I got up at 7:30 after a remarkably solid sleep, had a shower ate breakfast and looked over some last minute details. I got to chat with Jennifer who gave me some words of encouragement. At 10:00 I walked over to the AVC building to the small animal hospital and waited for a few minutes until the AVC dean coordinator came to get us. I was quite stunned that the other two interviewees were both male! That was unusual since 90% of vet students are female and I got 2 guys my day lol. We went and wrote the essay section, which was much better this year, I could have written on a few topics instead of the one like last year. After the essays we had a tour by a 3rd year student, which was different than last year he gave more detail on actual course work involved in first year but less of seeing the animals (we didn't get to go into the teaching barn... I was hoping to see my favorite horse Madison!). We did get to catch a glimpse of a clydesdale in colic surgery though, that was neat! We then had lunch with Dr. Singh, he talked a bit about the interview process and vet school in general. Then the first guy went in for his interview and came out right on time. I went in feeling fairly confident. I got a bit flustered at a couple points but I think I recovered myself nicely. Had lots to talk about regarding bettas, horses, and the pet store, and vet cases. Good stuff :) We'll see how it turns out... the verdict should be delivered June 15th!
Saturday, May 06, 2006
They sold my bird!
Bailey, the blue-fronted amazon was sold Thursday night. I feel a bit sad because he quickly became my buddy and "helped" me clean hamster cages. But it is good he found a home, he's actually with the same people who bought Nelly, the other Amazon. So he'll have his girlfriend back lol
I've been getting better in the running department. The past 2 runs I've done 10+ min x 5+min running intervals with walking in between. On thursday I went for a run down the Confederation trail, and I noticed they have markers for each kilometer! Not to mention its safer than the road and probably easier on the joints, and more scenic... So that will be a way to keep tabs on how fast I am going :)
In other news, I'm trying to spawn my bettas this weekend. Right now the male and female are loose together in the tank, and there is lots of flirtation going on, and the male showing off. But there is still no bubble nest... but I know he can make them because he made one in his bowl last week. So hopefully by tomorrow... I'm not sure if I'll leave them together overnight or not. They haven't been ripping any fins yet, but it almost always escalates to that (not doing so would be unusual), and I don't want them to get too damaged or distressed if I'm not around to keep an eye on them. I made sure to get lots of good pictures before I put them together, as their fins probably won't be the same again LOL Here are a couple pics...
I've been getting better in the running department. The past 2 runs I've done 10+ min x 5+min running intervals with walking in between. On thursday I went for a run down the Confederation trail, and I noticed they have markers for each kilometer! Not to mention its safer than the road and probably easier on the joints, and more scenic... So that will be a way to keep tabs on how fast I am going :)
In other news, I'm trying to spawn my bettas this weekend. Right now the male and female are loose together in the tank, and there is lots of flirtation going on, and the male showing off. But there is still no bubble nest... but I know he can make them because he made one in his bowl last week. So hopefully by tomorrow... I'm not sure if I'll leave them together overnight or not. They haven't been ripping any fins yet, but it almost always escalates to that (not doing so would be unusual), and I don't want them to get too damaged or distressed if I'm not around to keep an eye on them. I made sure to get lots of good pictures before I put them together, as their fins probably won't be the same again LOL Here are a couple pics...
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