Snow...?

So Christmas is in 8 days... went to a Christmas party last night, it was fun. We don't have much snow on the ground and its +8°C outside and there is a Chinook blowing, so the snow we do have is melting fast. Hope it snows in time for the 25th, I want to go snowshoeing on Boxing Day!

Remembering

I've spent a lot of today thinking about her, missing her. Just reminiscing about what a wonderful lady she was. Just wish I could have been able to have more time with her. I wish she could have been here for longer. To see all of her family grow and change. Two years seems to have passed so quickly. It seems only this morning I was being woken up by my dad telling me she had passed. After years of battling cancer she finally succumbed to it. Words cannot describe how much I miss her. I miss you Grandma ♥

What a View!

I saw the most beautiful view the other morning driving home. It was a crisp morning and I could see the mountains perfectly. The range just went on forever stretching North. It was like a scene from a movie. Just gorgeous snow-capped peaks! Makes me realize what a wonderful part of Canada I live in and I'm very thankful I only live an hours drive from those mountains. Can't wait for my first snowshoeing trip of the season!

Just a Thought

There is something I've realized in the past few days, something that I wish I had thought of months ago. I don't need a man in my life, sure its nice for the companionship and of course the sex. But being single means you don't have to worry about what your boyfriend is doing, is he going to be free later, will he like what I'm wearing, there are tons of things couples worry about and mostly its the women who do the worrying. I don't have to look nice for anyone but me, and that is awesome. I find I dress up more now because I want to look nice, just for me. I've spent so many months stewing over a man who dumped me, asking why? It doesn't matter the why of it in the end. Getting an answer didn't make me feel any better, just produced more questions and more pain. So the conclusion I've come to is: Men complicate things and I don't need one in my life.

Wheels

Life's been slow. Looking for a job is a pain. On a lighter side, I found a car for a very good price and now I have wheels again!

Something Short

Been a good past few days. Hung out with my mom and dad. Saw some old friends. Went shopping, got some nice things. Have been doing yard work this morning, raking leaves and mowing so much fun...

Catching Up

Borrowed a friends car, went into town and visited my cousin. Can't believe she is graduated and living on her own already. Been talking to family and some friends. Seems like a lot has changed in five months, yet its still the same. I'm a little down about life. It seems like everyone is expecting so much from me right away. I just want down time for a good week at the least. And it doesn't help that I have no idea what I'm going to do now. I suppose first things first, a vehicle! It is unfortunate that I need to buy one of these money pits.
I cooked supper tonight, the first real meal I've cooked since May. Loved it so much, and the food turned out excellent. Apricot chicken, rice, and some fresh garden veggies. Even made chicken stock with the bones. It was a really good day.

Here at Last

Got home yesterday. So strange being home. My bed was amazing to sleep in last night, even slept in. My desktop needed lots of love too, so many updates to catch up on. Five months away from home, it seemed like such a long time but it passed by so quickly. Going to miss all the friends I've made so much. Just glad I have Facebook to keep in touch. What to do now...?

One More Day

We've been cleaning the kitchen for two days now. It's mostly done, just have to do touch ups tonight and tomorrow morning. A bunch of people left today, just a little while ago actually. Just me and another girl in the dorms tonight. I leave tomorrow afternoon. It will be good to go home. It's way too quiet here right now.

Last Days

I've been living and working in Waterton National Parks since May and I'm done in two days. Going back home. Its been an experience for sure. I've gone hiking 25 times, seen numerous animals and met tons of very nice people. Going to miss my co-workers and friends. It's going to be strange going back home. Not sure what I'm going to be doing with myself after this either. I'll figure something out. Off to another adventure I hope :)

Trying this out...

I've never blogged before, so this is going to be very different for me. I guess I'll try it out and see how it goes, hopefully well. We shall see.