Amanda has to work again tomorrow. :-(
I told her that we'd delay our plan to visit the big craft fair until Sunday. I'll probably head to breakfast at the Mason's Hall, and maybe come back to do some laundry and/or cleaning before Amanda returns home.
Then we're off to the Library's Christmas party in the evening! Hopefully a fun time will be had by all.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Phone Issues
Amanda and I are discussing phones today. My current phone is two years old and, notably, is not an iPhone. I'm the black sheep when I hang out with Amanda, her sister, and her brother-in-law, who each own an iPhone 4S.
So I spent a half hour on my mobile provider's website looking at different phones and reading reviews that are written by people who have owned their new phone a single day and don't understand anything between a 1/5 rating and 5/5. Almost all reviews were either "It's the best phone ever" or "This phone is the worst ever." The few reviews that offered constructive criticism of the phones to help inform potential buyers were overwhelmingly marked as unhelpful by fans of the phone too.
So I was reminded once again. Arguing on the Internet is a pointless endeavour. I resolve not to bother rating my phone online if/when I change phones.
So I spent a half hour on my mobile provider's website looking at different phones and reading reviews that are written by people who have owned their new phone a single day and don't understand anything between a 1/5 rating and 5/5. Almost all reviews were either "It's the best phone ever" or "This phone is the worst ever." The few reviews that offered constructive criticism of the phones to help inform potential buyers were overwhelmingly marked as unhelpful by fans of the phone too.
So I was reminded once again. Arguing on the Internet is a pointless endeavour. I resolve not to bother rating my phone online if/when I change phones.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Cold.
It's cold. It's definitely winter.
It was -17 today, and with the wind chill it was -27. I (completely understandably) went for a walk at lunch time and returned to the library very cold.
To top it off, there's a snowfall warning for the Peace region. I don't think Grande Prairie is expecting quite as much, but other areas might get between 15 and 20 cm between now and tomorrow night.
It is winter. But it's not as cold this winter. I get to cuddle up to Amanda every night!
It was -17 today, and with the wind chill it was -27. I (completely understandably) went for a walk at lunch time and returned to the library very cold.
To top it off, there's a snowfall warning for the Peace region. I don't think Grande Prairie is expecting quite as much, but other areas might get between 15 and 20 cm between now and tomorrow night.
It is winter. But it's not as cold this winter. I get to cuddle up to Amanda every night!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Healthy Eating
Amanda and I plan to eat healthy sometimes. We really do. But then we get lazy sometimes and end up at Taco Time or making pizza at home yet again.
Then there are other times when we have the materials and things come together. Over the last few weeks, we've bought salmon, a spaghetti squash, and asparagus for various meals we planned on making. On Amanda's suggestion, I cooked the three of them for supper tonight. It was fun (because of the spaghetti squash), tasty, and healthy.
Yay!
Then there are other times when we have the materials and things come together. Over the last few weeks, we've bought salmon, a spaghetti squash, and asparagus for various meals we planned on making. On Amanda's suggestion, I cooked the three of them for supper tonight. It was fun (because of the spaghetti squash), tasty, and healthy.
Yay!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Wedding Wine Tasting Part Two
Amanda and I continued our wine tasting tonight with Jacob's Creek, an Australian white wine. It was good. I'd put it close to the baby champagne we tried previously. As a side benefit, it went really well with the nacho dip Amanda made for super tonight!
In short, it's definitely on the maybe list!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Christmas Shopping Part One
Christmas shopping day
Nieces and nephews all done
Others yet to come.
Yup, Amanda and I spent this afternoon in stores doing some Christmas shopping. We finished up the nieces and nephews today, and I finished shopping for my brother. I think we've finished for Amanda's sister and brother-in-law too, so we're well ahead of the game with a month left!
Nieces and nephews all done
Others yet to come.
Yup, Amanda and I spent this afternoon in stores doing some Christmas shopping. We finished up the nieces and nephews today, and I finished shopping for my brother. I think we've finished for Amanda's sister and brother-in-law too, so we're well ahead of the game with a month left!
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Post Phone Call Blues
*Thoughtful and depressing blog post alert*
(Amanda and I are fine -- this is about a different person)
If you're here for laughs and cute photos of Amanda, you won't find them here today. Feel free to jump down the page to the wonderful photo of us together while I was wearing my completed scarf!
You have been warned.
I gave a friend some advice today. I listened to everything that was going on and told her "get out of there."
It wasn't domestic abuse or anything anywhere near that level of horribleness, but I got a pit in my stomach just the same as I heard what was going on. It's incredibly hard to see two people you like have their relationship (working, romantic, or otherwise) crumble to the point of no return.
All I could do is listen, and then confirm that the behaviour being shown now is replaying a cycle I've seen as a spectator before, and commiserate.
My friend is a strong, intelligent person who I have an incredible amount of respect for, and I know that if anyone can, she'll find a way through this. I just hope that whatever happens and wherever she is at the time, she's still able to come to Amanda and my wedding next year.
I talked to Amanda about the whole phone call, but I still had to get a little more of it off my chest. Thanks for your patience, and hopefully tomorrow I'll write some kind of silly haiku about our shoe closet.
(Amanda and I are fine -- this is about a different person)
If you're here for laughs and cute photos of Amanda, you won't find them here today. Feel free to jump down the page to the wonderful photo of us together while I was wearing my completed scarf!
You have been warned.
I gave a friend some advice today. I listened to everything that was going on and told her "get out of there."
It wasn't domestic abuse or anything anywhere near that level of horribleness, but I got a pit in my stomach just the same as I heard what was going on. It's incredibly hard to see two people you like have their relationship (working, romantic, or otherwise) crumble to the point of no return.
All I could do is listen, and then confirm that the behaviour being shown now is replaying a cycle I've seen as a spectator before, and commiserate.
My friend is a strong, intelligent person who I have an incredible amount of respect for, and I know that if anyone can, she'll find a way through this. I just hope that whatever happens and wherever she is at the time, she's still able to come to Amanda and my wedding next year.
I talked to Amanda about the whole phone call, but I still had to get a little more of it off my chest. Thanks for your patience, and hopefully tomorrow I'll write some kind of silly haiku about our shoe closet.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Finally...
ZOMG! It's *the* scarf! And it's being worn in winter in a proper Kissing Couple of Grande Prairie photo.
My dreams have come true.
*happy sigh*
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