Shopping

Okay, today was the best shopping day ever. I went just to get some pictures printed and thought to myself "hey, it'll be fun just to look around while I wait for pictures to be printed." Boy did I hit the bargains. Sears was doing "Christmas in July" and while in the store they announced that racks of merchandise was brought up that contained items for only $5. Well, I just had to check that out to see if I could find a deal and boom, a deal was found.

The best part was that when I got to the check out I received at additional 25% off. Yes you read correctly an additional 25% off. So that means that this jacket/blazer which was originally $50 only cost me $3.75. The bonus part was that on the way to find a register that wasn't overburdened by the rush of shoppers with their sale items, there was a table with shoes for $2.99. No one can ever have too many shoes so you must always stop to see what is available. Well wouldn't you know it there was a cute pair of maryjane keds in just my size. I tried them on and checked the box to make sure they were really only $2.99 and they were.

Once again the best part was that I received an additional 25% off these already reduced pair of shoes. They ended up costing me $2.24 plus tax of course. Can you believe it? What an amazing fun shopping day.

Registration

I just registered for classes this week and boy was that disappointing. Due to "budget cuts" or sabbaticals, not as many classes are being offered and so that means that the ones I was hoping to take are not available this year! That sucks! So I'm venting a little because I didn't get the classes I wanted and that will mean having to work harder at classes I didn't really want to take but must to fulfill the requirements to graduate. The other problem was that they didn't have what was being offered up until a couple days before so then all my pre-planning was for naught and that built up excitement for getting the classes I wanted lead to a major let down. I'll let you know how the classes actually fair as time goes on. Maybe it will be for the best.

Moving the Baby...

My baby sister moved on Canada Day. Great way to celebrate the birth of our nation with a new home.

Here Toshina sits in the living room of her old apartment eating breakfast while Dad, Mom, and Brian were driving those busy streets of Toronto to get the moving truck. A shout out to those that came to help as we were able to make a "chain" to move the boxes out to the truck quickly and efficiently.

We were able to use the "chain" technique at the new place as well and so with a start time of 11 am and a finish time of I think 2:30 pm that was great. The only crazy part was when I slammed my finger between the island and the door frame. Don't worry I took a picture, but by the next day you could hardly tell...

Funny that it bruised the knuckles above and below the smash site. Go figure! But I'm sure you'd rather see this next picture. Toshina and Brian's new place.

It's the window on the ground floor. We stayed as long as we could to help Brian unpack as Toshina had gone to YW camp. We got some of the kitchen unpacked and then had to go. But Neil and Dan were still there helping Brian get unpacked. (Working on the electronic stuff - TV)

This is the kitchen before unpacking...can you spy my mom?

And this is after. That stack of boxes is empty just had to be saved for someone else who needs them. I think my body has stopped being mad at me for doing so much physical movement without warning it or preparing it. Wish all of you could have been here to play with boxes too but then there would have been no where to park on their street anyways so it's alright that you didn't come. But Carma does receive a demotion for not helping her fellow minion....

Weekend Getaway

One must always no their limits and be aware of their own weaknesses....

In visiting Cindy's house this weekend, I helped her redistribute the stock that she had accumulated in her office/craft room. As we went through the merchandise, I found pretty things. This one ended up on me.

It was fun to wear to church and have people look but not ask. Some were brave enough to ask about the tattoo. At work, I was complimented on my nice tattoo. Draw in a chain around that neck and it will look like a beautiful necklace.

I had some fun at my sisters house. We were lucky to go down under the bridge for fries and then they exercised their patience as I took some photographs like this

The drive home seemed to be going well until I ran into a parking lot on the 403 and then the Red Hill had ramp closures to the QEW and so I took the exit they said not knowing which way to go. Needless to say I turned the wrong way and had a little adventure in amongst my drive home. But it was fun to scrapbook, water fight and eat fries under the bridge.

Good Eats

There was a grand feast and the Sykes home on Father's Day. The company was wonderful and the food was yummy. Stories were shared and laugher was heard throughout the time spent together.
Oma cracked us up by saying something about "stuffed balls". Aunt Sue had brought stuffing made in ball shape.

All the roudy folk had to sit on this side of the table so that they had less room to be roudy in!

This is where the best stories get told and the enjoyment of being in one another's company is felt. Where would we be without family!

Carma is spotted!

Last weekend I had a Carma siting. I know what you are thinking. They are rare and don't happen to everyone except for Rob, Mr. and Mrs. Harding and those Carma works with at U of L. I think that is why the U of L is willing to send Carma out to be sited in Toronto about 2 times a year. I am glad they do....

This time we went to a hockey party, I mean Toshina's surprise birthday party. We attended some Luminato events such as a screening at the National Film Board of Canad and the "Swan song" exhibit. Carma and I ventured down to the Harbor Front while Toshina attended a meeting and we all meet back up at Union station (even Brian).

Then we saw the just for laughs mascot. That was a must have picture for sure!

After Union station we tried to find the big red ball that was on display but....we found different art instead.

We found a book about how to detect farts and it even came with sound effects. Unfortunately the store was closed where it was on display so we did not get an learnings on that subject.

So that is what happens when one spots a Carma on the loose. A whole lot of craziness.

Weather Changes

Okay so this morning on my way into work, it was looking a bit gloomy because it was trying hard to rain. You know those mornings when its misty out and the sun can't get through and you wish it could. Well, I work in an office with no window but am connected to a common space that has a window to the outside world. I realized that it was a little dark in the "pod" as I shall call the 4 offices and common space between them. But now at lunch time when I went to prep my lunch, out the window was complete white. It is so foggy out!! When did that happen I thought to myself. If this was winter I'd be saying it was a blizzard outside because I can barely make out the parking lot beside the building.

"Rainy days and mondays always get me down."