June 30, 2004
June 28, 2004
Election 2004 and Weekend Report
I voted today and now I am just watching the results. It looks like a Liberal minority with the balance of power being held by the NDP. That is not too bad, I suppose.
The weekend was great! We had a big day out at Pike Lake yesterday, I am still pooped from it. A big group of us went out and had a big BBQ, played Frisbee and football, then went swimming. We topped off the night with another BBQ, smores, and singing songs around the campfire... mostly Irish drinking songs. It was just fun all around.
I have to say though, it was nice to just get back home and have a long hot shower to get the sunscreen, bug spray, and campfire smoke off of me. I was just about asleep before my head hit the pillow.
This week, I have a chapter to put a first draft of together, so my work is cut out for me.
The weekend was great! We had a big day out at Pike Lake yesterday, I am still pooped from it. A big group of us went out and had a big BBQ, played Frisbee and football, then went swimming. We topped off the night with another BBQ, smores, and singing songs around the campfire... mostly Irish drinking songs. It was just fun all around.
I have to say though, it was nice to just get back home and have a long hot shower to get the sunscreen, bug spray, and campfire smoke off of me. I was just about asleep before my head hit the pillow.
This week, I have a chapter to put a first draft of together, so my work is cut out for me.
June 24, 2004
Productive day
Geez, today I have had some pretty good concentration compared to days past. I felt like I made some decent progress on my Literature Survey. I think I am going to work some more tonight still... why stop when I am on a roll?
Music to write my thesis by today:
Music to write my thesis by today:
- U2 - The Joshua Tree
- Simon and Garfunkel - Greatest Hits
- Live - Throwing Copper
- Tori Amos - Crucify
- Tool - Opiate
- Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
- The Smiths - Best of... Vol. 1 & 2
June 22, 2004
Life is kinda funny
I remember a time where I was bringing my resume to my Dad for advice and guidance, and he always had sound advice. Then today my Dad phones me up to ask for some suggestions on changes he wants to make on his resume and I actually had intelligent advice to give a man with vast experience late in his career. Sometimes I sit back and wonder... when exactly did life change so much?
June 21, 2004
Fun weekend :o)
Saturday was great. We went to the Matthew Good concert. It was fantastic. He has great stage energy. He even played almost all of my favourite songs. It was a great time. Even the opening band Wil was amazing.
Afterwards, we headed back to a house party that was already well underway. It was quite fun, but I knew it was time for me to leave when people started wearing tin foil on their heads. Too much fun for this little girl.
After such an eventful Saturday, it was nice to spend a quiet day at home on Sunday.
Afterwards, we headed back to a house party that was already well underway. It was quite fun, but I knew it was time for me to leave when people started wearing tin foil on their heads. Too much fun for this little girl.
After such an eventful Saturday, it was nice to spend a quiet day at home on Sunday.
June 18, 2004
Just wanna know who is reading my site :o)
1.Who are you?
2.Have we ever met?
3.Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
4.Describe me in one word.
5.What reminds you of me?
6.If you could give me anything, what would it be?
7.Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
8.Are you going to put this on your weblog and see what I say about you?
9.What do you love like a fat kid loves cake?
10.What makes you come back here?
2.Have we ever met?
3.Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
4.Describe me in one word.
5.What reminds you of me?
6.If you could give me anything, what would it be?
7.Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
8.Are you going to put this on your weblog and see what I say about you?
9.What do you love like a fat kid loves cake?
10.What makes you come back here?
June 17, 2004
All work and no play makes Laura something something...
I have been locking myself in my apartment for the past week or so working pretty intensively on my thesis. It is going fairly well, and I am seeing progress being made on it, but I was getting a bit stir crazy last night, so I went to the gym. Now I haven't been to the gym since before the conference, so I am a wee bit slower than when I was going 2-3 times a week regularly. Well this morning I hurt everywhere, especially my bum and my upper arms.
I think I hurt so much I can't do any more thesis work... okay, even I don't believe that one. Back to work. I owe my supervisor a polished draft of this chapter Friday morning so I had better get back at it. But I am taking a night off on the weekend for my sanity.
I think I hurt so much I can't do any more thesis work... okay, even I don't believe that one. Back to work. I owe my supervisor a polished draft of this chapter Friday morning so I had better get back at it. But I am taking a night off on the weekend for my sanity.
June 15, 2004
Photos are finally up...
Alright, by popular demand, the photos from my trip are here.
Meet my new boyfriend, Bruno. Watch out ladies, this guy is a little flirt!
Meet my new boyfriend, Bruno. Watch out ladies, this guy is a little flirt!
June 07, 2004
Kinda unnerving...
Apparently someone got into my car late last night and rummaged all through it. They were looking for stuff that was valuable, but there really wasn't much worth taking in my car. They left my factory tape deck and my rocking tape collection (how could they resist my "Toto's Greatest Hits" tape?!?!?), but they stole my tool box and jumper cables.
Luckily, one of my neighbours saw that my car was open and locked it up again and notified the landlord who called me this afternoon about it. Oh well, it could have been much worse, they could have hotwired the sucker and I could have been without a car at all.
Luckily, one of my neighbours saw that my car was open and locked it up again and notified the landlord who called me this afternoon about it. Oh well, it could have been much worse, they could have hotwired the sucker and I could have been without a car at all.
June 06, 2004
Just in case you didn't already know this...
| LOOK OUT! ïòð |
| Laura is a radioactive squirrel!! |
From Go-Quiz.com
Okay, that made me laugh out loud, so it had to go on my site.
June 04, 2004
June 03, 2004
Last Day in Winnipeg
Greetings all! My trip is quickly coming to a close. Staying with Jasmine these past couple of days has been great. It is so relaxing and low key which is nice after the intensity of the conference. We have gone to Osbourne Village and did a bit of excessive shopping at Winners and Jysk (pronounced [yisk]). I also got a couple of pictures of the Louis Riel statue and the freshly-cleaned Golden Boy on the top of the Legislature building. Tonight we are going to the Forks, which should also be a blast as well as a great picture taking opportunity. Tomorrow morning I fly back to Toontown. I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed and being back in Saskatoon.
May 31, 2004
Just a quick update, or maybe not so quick
My talk is done!!! Hooray!! It went really well. I received many thoughtful questions and lots of comments. So far 4 of our little Saskatchewan group have presented and we all have made a great showing. All those extra practices that my supervisor has led us through have really paid off for everyone. Thanks Jen!
On top of the fantastic presentation, when I registered for the conference the lady helping me told me that my name was flagged. Apparently, the media was interested in my topic and possibly wanted to talk to me about it. I was sent to a press room to leave my contact information and a copy of my notes for the talk. I don't know if they will actually contact me further, or if my talk will actually make it into the paper, but it is quite flattering to be noticed for my topic.
It has been raining constantly in Winnipeg. I am not enjoying the feeling of being constantly damp and clammy, but all the green is wonderful.
I spent the first couple of days in Manitoba well out side the bustling metropolis of Winnipeg just past a teeny town called Fannystelle. I was visiting a good friend from high school, Kestrel and her husband Jim and their 6 month old baby boy, Bruno. Bruno is such a little flirt. It was wonderful to get a chance to visit with them again. I have pictures to put up when I get home.
So, the plan for the rest of the week is to finish up the conference and support all my fellow U of S participants at their presentations. After that, I am spending a couple of days with Jazzy in the city. Talk to y'all soon!
On top of the fantastic presentation, when I registered for the conference the lady helping me told me that my name was flagged. Apparently, the media was interested in my topic and possibly wanted to talk to me about it. I was sent to a press room to leave my contact information and a copy of my notes for the talk. I don't know if they will actually contact me further, or if my talk will actually make it into the paper, but it is quite flattering to be noticed for my topic.
It has been raining constantly in Winnipeg. I am not enjoying the feeling of being constantly damp and clammy, but all the green is wonderful.
I spent the first couple of days in Manitoba well out side the bustling metropolis of Winnipeg just past a teeny town called Fannystelle. I was visiting a good friend from high school, Kestrel and her husband Jim and their 6 month old baby boy, Bruno. Bruno is such a little flirt. It was wonderful to get a chance to visit with them again. I have pictures to put up when I get home.
So, the plan for the rest of the week is to finish up the conference and support all my fellow U of S participants at their presentations. After that, I am spending a couple of days with Jazzy in the city. Talk to y'all soon!
May 27, 2004
Packed
I am all ready for my trip tomorrow or rather this morning... my flight leaves at 6:15 am. It seemed to take quite a while to pack for this trip. I will be on a blogging hiatus while I am away, but I will try to have some cool photos for when I get back. I will be back in town the morning of Friday June 5th. Toodles :)
May 26, 2004
I should be packing...
But I keep getting distracted. Woe is me. Fun stuff here. Must get back to work.
Myrah, Furry Psycho Kitty
Today is the day before I run away from home for a week. Carla is staying at my place for a few days while I am gone, so Myrah will not be lonely and starving.
I think I have an attack cat... Myrah hasn't taken very well to a lot of strangers in my apartment. Last night, Caitilin, Thea, Carla and I were all in my apartment for a while. Myrah was going batty. She was hissing and clawing and stalking everyone. She can be quite the little furry psycho.
When Carla and I went to crash for the night, Myrah got all possessive of me and insisted on sleeping on me for the first part of the night. That was fine. This morning at around 7am she decided to get the crazies and was tearing from one end of the apartment to the other, jumping on all the window sills and any other surface she could. When I tried to calm her down she had another mini-frenzy. And people think I am joking when I say I need valium and a little kitty straight jacket for her.
I wonder how crazy she is going to be when it is just her and Carla in the apartment together. Maybe I should have Carla sign a waiver...
I think I have an attack cat... Myrah hasn't taken very well to a lot of strangers in my apartment. Last night, Caitilin, Thea, Carla and I were all in my apartment for a while. Myrah was going batty. She was hissing and clawing and stalking everyone. She can be quite the little furry psycho.
When Carla and I went to crash for the night, Myrah got all possessive of me and insisted on sleeping on me for the first part of the night. That was fine. This morning at around 7am she decided to get the crazies and was tearing from one end of the apartment to the other, jumping on all the window sills and any other surface she could. When I tried to calm her down she had another mini-frenzy. And people think I am joking when I say I need valium and a little kitty straight jacket for her.
I wonder how crazy she is going to be when it is just her and Carla in the apartment together. Maybe I should have Carla sign a waiver...
May 25, 2004
Done is good...
Today I presented my paper for a public audience before the big trip to the conference in Winnipeg. It went quite well thanks to the many practices that my supervisor had run us through for the past 8 months or so. I am sure the conference will go well. It was also nice to see some friendly faces in the crowd :) Thanks for all of the support everyone!
Now to get ready for the trip. Becky, being a super doll, offered to give me a ride to the airport Thursday morning. My flight is obscenely early, so there is a true friend right there. Love ya grrrl ;)
I am so excited to see Kes and family for a few days before the conference and Jazz for a few days after the conference. This will be a nice little break. Then when I get home my parents will be here for a visit. This is going to be a busy week.
Now to get ready for the trip. Becky, being a super doll, offered to give me a ride to the airport Thursday morning. My flight is obscenely early, so there is a true friend right there. Love ya grrrl ;)
I am so excited to see Kes and family for a few days before the conference and Jazz for a few days after the conference. This will be a nice little break. Then when I get home my parents will be here for a visit. This is going to be a busy week.
May 24, 2004
Birds vs. Window
One of the nicest things about my apartment is the two big picture windows on the south and west walls. Out the west window is a big tree which, at this time of year, is home to many different types of birds.
Unfortunately, these birds have a difficult time perceiving the glass window. As a result, I have a couple of little grease spots where birds have flung themselves against my window. Myrah is mightily amused by this, but I am kind of disturbed.
The score so far:
Window: 3
Birds: 0
I think the window is going to win by a landslide this summer.
Myrah's glee at the birds hitting the windows became apparent to me when she used my head as a launching pad in order to get to the window sill. That was only one of the strange ways I was awakened in the past few days. Add to the list the cadet marching band that practices at the HMS Unicorn which is a couple blocks away. Oh, and Myrah chewing on my hair always makes me happy in the morning. Who needs alarm clock when you have a cat?
Unfortunately, these birds have a difficult time perceiving the glass window. As a result, I have a couple of little grease spots where birds have flung themselves against my window. Myrah is mightily amused by this, but I am kind of disturbed.
The score so far:
Window: 3
Birds: 0
I think the window is going to win by a landslide this summer.
Myrah's glee at the birds hitting the windows became apparent to me when she used my head as a launching pad in order to get to the window sill. That was only one of the strange ways I was awakened in the past few days. Add to the list the cadet marching band that practices at the HMS Unicorn which is a couple blocks away. Oh, and Myrah chewing on my hair always makes me happy in the morning. Who needs alarm clock when you have a cat?
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