Sunday, October 15, 2006

A busy-ish week...

I had a good week...except being sick one day. I was busy working hard at the new job all week didn't really do allot in the evenings.

Friday night I was privileged enough to join Jacob & Nicole to celebrate Nicole's best friend Kerry's birthday! We went to a place called Lux which is owned by long time Oiler, Ryan Smyth. Really cool place and surprisingly not bad prices. We had a drink and chatted which was great.

Saturday and Sunday were half and half working on the house and relaxing days. It was good. I will try to make the posts a bit more interesting from now on.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Thanksgiving...at Judy & Jay's

That's right! Turkey dinner number 3!

I went with my best friend, Jacob, and my cousin, Nicole, (they are engaged) too a family friend of Jacob's. It was a good dinner, good company, and and nice way to cap off my Turkey delighted weekend!

So it was back to work today with the first signs of snow and sub zero temperatures! I haven't seen that in over three years! Not unless you count my travels...but none compare to a Canadian winter. I just hope I can prepare myself, mentally & physically, before the real cold appears!

Sunday, October 08, 2006

Thanksgiving...at the Devon campgrounds!

Turkey dinner number 2!

I spent this afternoon/evening having a campfire Turkey dinner! I went with Jacob and Nicole to meet up with my Uncle Dan & auntie Karen who did the full weekend camping. I met Paul and Diane Riopel and Bruce (Last Name?) and his three kids! It was a good time and we had the full turkey dinner with all the fixings! Yummy!

We sat around the camp fire and chatted before we got colder then expected and we (Jacob, Nicole & I) came home!

Thanksgiving...at my brothers!

Turkey dinner number 1...

I think for the first time in a long time we ate a Thanksgiving meal somewhere other then at my parents house! My brother John and his fiance Lorie hosted a terrific meal for us. The food was great, the company was just as good, and we all left a few pounds heavier!

It was my first time being at John & Lorie's house since I moved back and it is very nice. We had a good time watching the hockey game and making fun of each other which is a unwritten rule in our family. It was lots of fun.

I hope everyone has a spectacular Thanksgiving weekend!

My first week...

Well it is true I have started working but not exactly the job I wanted. I had a really good first week. I learned allot and enjoyed getting to know a bit about this industry. It is really good money so I can't complain. It has been long hours but really good. I figure the skills I am learning are good ones. Wish me luck!

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Back to work...

Well after a nice month off I was back to work today. I started training with RonCo. Doors. I will be installing shower & closet doors and shelving for them. The money as a sub-contracting is amazing and I am looking forward to learning these new skills plus updating the house will be way cheaper with a discount! I will keep you updated as my training continues.

Monday, October 02, 2006

A Weekend in Elnora...

I never heard of it either until I had a friend who moved out there to work on a nearby farm. This small town is Corner Gas small. One store, One bar, a few houses, but no gas!

It was a two hour drive from Edmonton so wasn't too bad. It is really close to the Red Deer River which had some absoloutely beautiful views out there.

Elnora, Alberta is about 60km east of Red Deer. It is a little off the beaten path but it was neat to be somewhere where I had never been before. I will post a pic another time...

Friday, September 29, 2006

Exploring is fun...

Howdy folks...I am back from the blog dead as a lead up to my new website. I don't know how long it will take me to get the site to where I want it but I will let you all know when that happens!

Well since my last entry I have done many things but I won't get into specifics. In short...

1. The job I had promoted me shortly after to Marketing Coordinator (very cool job)
2. Went to the 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' premiere and almost got in a fight with 50 Cent
3. Went to a few other premieres and media screenings always a blast
4. Wrote a few songs with a friend in London (I am very proud of that and hope to continue)
5. Moved back to Canada!

Well I am still contemplating my career opportunities (in other words, I am still unemployed). I am enjoying being back in Canada as I spent the last three years in London, England. I miss it but I needed to come home.

Look for more coming soon!

Friday, December 02, 2005

Some Great News!

Today I received some great news! I am now the Marketing Assistant for the second largest cinema chain in Europe!

Cineworld Cinemas gave me an interview this morning at 11am and by this afternoon at 4pm they had offered me the job!

It is a step in the right direction in an industry I have loved all my life. With this experience and more to come I want to move further and deeper into the world of film.

Just some great news I felt I needed to share with all!