Friday, June 28, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
And As It Is Such So Also As Such Is It Unto You
Life goes on. Slowly I become more unpacked. And now that my parents have sold their house, I have started to accumulate even more "stuff" from them. I should really wonder where all my money in life went because as I look around my place very few things are mine. About 50% were gifted to me. Another 40% were bogarted (my newest bogarsition is a set of patio chairs for my newww patio, thank you m&d). And the last 10% I may or may not have been involved in contribution money towards its purchase. So why am I not a bajillionaire? I told Nikki, almost joking, I wanted to go on a cash diet like that lady on tv does to her indebted participants. I do cash sometimes, but then I also do credit. And if my chip doesn't work I do debit. I'm all across the board.
I got my first property tax bill in the mail the other day. Property tax + maintenance fees = $700. My interest on this place is probably about $500 a month. So I'm officially losing money lol. And with the $60 insurance increase I'm losing even more money. It's all a scam. I can't leave this place until it has appreciated more than the cost of selling or I'm a dummy. I'm starting to see a bit more clearly why people have trouble with finances and find it to be such an overwhelming burden. SHEEESH.
Adam got his G license today. I'm so very proud of him, since I failed 2x before they finally took mercy on me. It's hard to tell that story and still convince people I'm a good driver. I swear I am. I know I'm at least better than two people I encountered recently. Yesterday this woman (in a beamer, no comment *cough*) backed her car into someone in a parking lot that was driving through the aisles. She immediately exited her car and proceeded to yell at the gentleman who got hit. "Didn't you see me backing up??!!?!?! I was backing up, didn't you see me???" I wanted to cup my hands to my mouth and yell across the parking lot "You're wrrroooonnnnggg" but I managed to keep it to myself. She looked like the type that would sprint across the parking lot and gash my face open. Then today I'm doing a bank run, and a small office shop and there's been an accident at Dixie and Eastgate. One car is left in the intersection, but he's pulled just far enough through so that the two Southbound lanes can manage to get by him. And anyone turning North onto Dixie can just swing a bit wide and manage past. Most people have no issue with this. Then suddenly I can hear a gentleman getting progressively more upset as he approaches the intersection. It really made no sense. Accidents happen all the time, and unlike some accidents that take up lanes and cause traffic to back up for hours, this was one of the least imposing traffic incidents I've encountered. The guy pulls around the stopped car and as he comes around the other side he is now screeeaming at the top of his lungs, "Ucking Mother Uckerssss!" I went back to work and relayed this story to my coworkers and added that, if that moment was the worst thing that happened to him today, he should be pretty happy about that. And not cursing the world. I'll be the first to admit I get a bit angry behind the wheel but within the confounds of my car, and usually with the windows up.
But moving on from that. I finally got the blue rubbermaids from my move unpacked. My mom asked to use them for her own move so I had some motivation to get going. And now for the rest of it. I'm also going to pick up my housewarming present tomorrow. After I finally get my license changed over to the proper address. The Service Ontario website claims you have 6 days. So I'm a bit late, but better late than never. And then when I'm finally all unpacked I can finally clean, which I have not done since I got here o_O I also spilled a litre of vinegar in my trunk so I might need to go get some more to get the job done. At least that helped cover up the stench of washer fluid I spilled the week previous ^_^
Ciaosies
I got my first property tax bill in the mail the other day. Property tax + maintenance fees = $700. My interest on this place is probably about $500 a month. So I'm officially losing money lol. And with the $60 insurance increase I'm losing even more money. It's all a scam. I can't leave this place until it has appreciated more than the cost of selling or I'm a dummy. I'm starting to see a bit more clearly why people have trouble with finances and find it to be such an overwhelming burden. SHEEESH.
Adam got his G license today. I'm so very proud of him, since I failed 2x before they finally took mercy on me. It's hard to tell that story and still convince people I'm a good driver. I swear I am. I know I'm at least better than two people I encountered recently. Yesterday this woman (in a beamer, no comment *cough*) backed her car into someone in a parking lot that was driving through the aisles. She immediately exited her car and proceeded to yell at the gentleman who got hit. "Didn't you see me backing up??!!?!?! I was backing up, didn't you see me???" I wanted to cup my hands to my mouth and yell across the parking lot "You're wrrroooonnnnggg" but I managed to keep it to myself. She looked like the type that would sprint across the parking lot and gash my face open. Then today I'm doing a bank run, and a small office shop and there's been an accident at Dixie and Eastgate. One car is left in the intersection, but he's pulled just far enough through so that the two Southbound lanes can manage to get by him. And anyone turning North onto Dixie can just swing a bit wide and manage past. Most people have no issue with this. Then suddenly I can hear a gentleman getting progressively more upset as he approaches the intersection. It really made no sense. Accidents happen all the time, and unlike some accidents that take up lanes and cause traffic to back up for hours, this was one of the least imposing traffic incidents I've encountered. The guy pulls around the stopped car and as he comes around the other side he is now screeeaming at the top of his lungs, "Ucking Mother Uckerssss!" I went back to work and relayed this story to my coworkers and added that, if that moment was the worst thing that happened to him today, he should be pretty happy about that. And not cursing the world. I'll be the first to admit I get a bit angry behind the wheel but within the confounds of my car, and usually with the windows up.
But moving on from that. I finally got the blue rubbermaids from my move unpacked. My mom asked to use them for her own move so I had some motivation to get going. And now for the rest of it. I'm also going to pick up my housewarming present tomorrow. After I finally get my license changed over to the proper address. The Service Ontario website claims you have 6 days. So I'm a bit late, but better late than never. And then when I'm finally all unpacked I can finally clean, which I have not done since I got here o_O I also spilled a litre of vinegar in my trunk so I might need to go get some more to get the job done. At least that helped cover up the stench of washer fluid I spilled the week previous ^_^
Ciaosies
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Allegator Assassinator
Back by singular demand, my droning somewhat insignificant updates on my uneventful life. What is this self-esteem of which you speak?
The eagle has landed, in Mississauga! It feels dirty to say it out loud, but Mississauga doesn't have to be awesome, I will make it as such. I'll miss being close to Sim and Sarah, late night coffees with Adam, the Annex, 24-hr transit, relatively cheap insurance (who knew). I miss my volunteering as well. I'll finally get the full benefit of half day Fridays, but it's a little sad to say goodbye. But I won't miss my old apartment. I thought I would have separation anxiety but I quickly overcame that as I locked up for the last time and walked down the uneven front steps.
Now, things that are awesome about my new living situation:
1) My awesome piece of art is no longer in my parents' basement and is hanging proudly on my wall.
2) I have a balcony....niiiiche.
3) I can burp and fart at will without wondering if anyone overheard me and is judging me.
4) I can play my laptop and tv without feeling like I'm being obnoxiously loud - so long headphones.
5) I'm 15 minutes from work....one-five.
6) At least for the summer, I'll be 10 minutes from my parents. And yes, they have officially listed the house. I have one last summer to soak it all in.
7) And lastly, I no longer have to walk half way around my apartment in the middle of the night to use the washroom because I have an en suite bathroom! And also I'm sleeping like a baby. My alarm goes off at 6:30 and I no longer feel the need to snooze. I'm not a morning person yet, per se, but it's an improvement. It's marvelous, on both accounts.
Well lets see what has been going on. Annual May 2-4 trip up North. Bachelorette and Wedding for Sarah. I got my hair did for the latter. I have to say the front looked like a bad comb-over but the back was hot shit. Last night out in Toronto with S&S at Dave's. I moved. Inaugural M-town outing with fellow M-towners. And today I met up with a visiting Adam for coffee followed by riiiibs with Nikki. We used up the last of what was available on my Christmas gift card from the bosses at Swiss Chalet. Nom nom nom. I'm going up North this weekend as well. Mostly because I left some steak in the fridge which will be right rank by now. I'm not always very comfortable sleeping alone up there. I don't even like sleeping alone when I'm house sitting for my parents. I'm a paranoid freak sometimes. And next weekend I'm going to see Dom do his first running event, on the Pearson tarmac, followed by a party in town. Life is....ok?
9 mos on the job and so far so good. I'm looking forward to my one year so I can finally take some time off. You'd think the year + previous where I sat at home most all day every day would have satiated my need for relaxation, but it doesn't work that way. I'm not dying, but I could go for some down time.
Jak - don't think I've forgotten about your visit home. I've been thinking about it since you texted me the dates. I can't wait to see you. FA-SERIOUS. Remember that time you hijacked my computer and had a very confusing convo with my brother about ice cream? I can't remember if you were on team cone or team bowl, fa-serious.
And, uhhh, that's about all. I'll try to not disappear for months at a time going fwd.
The eagle has landed, in Mississauga! It feels dirty to say it out loud, but Mississauga doesn't have to be awesome, I will make it as such. I'll miss being close to Sim and Sarah, late night coffees with Adam, the Annex, 24-hr transit, relatively cheap insurance (who knew). I miss my volunteering as well. I'll finally get the full benefit of half day Fridays, but it's a little sad to say goodbye. But I won't miss my old apartment. I thought I would have separation anxiety but I quickly overcame that as I locked up for the last time and walked down the uneven front steps.
Now, things that are awesome about my new living situation:
1) My awesome piece of art is no longer in my parents' basement and is hanging proudly on my wall.
2) I have a balcony....niiiiche.
3) I can burp and fart at will without wondering if anyone overheard me and is judging me.
4) I can play my laptop and tv without feeling like I'm being obnoxiously loud - so long headphones.
5) I'm 15 minutes from work....one-five.
6) At least for the summer, I'll be 10 minutes from my parents. And yes, they have officially listed the house. I have one last summer to soak it all in.
7) And lastly, I no longer have to walk half way around my apartment in the middle of the night to use the washroom because I have an en suite bathroom! And also I'm sleeping like a baby. My alarm goes off at 6:30 and I no longer feel the need to snooze. I'm not a morning person yet, per se, but it's an improvement. It's marvelous, on both accounts.
Well lets see what has been going on. Annual May 2-4 trip up North. Bachelorette and Wedding for Sarah. I got my hair did for the latter. I have to say the front looked like a bad comb-over but the back was hot shit. Last night out in Toronto with S&S at Dave's. I moved. Inaugural M-town outing with fellow M-towners. And today I met up with a visiting Adam for coffee followed by riiiibs with Nikki. We used up the last of what was available on my Christmas gift card from the bosses at Swiss Chalet. Nom nom nom. I'm going up North this weekend as well. Mostly because I left some steak in the fridge which will be right rank by now. I'm not always very comfortable sleeping alone up there. I don't even like sleeping alone when I'm house sitting for my parents. I'm a paranoid freak sometimes. And next weekend I'm going to see Dom do his first running event, on the Pearson tarmac, followed by a party in town. Life is....ok?
9 mos on the job and so far so good. I'm looking forward to my one year so I can finally take some time off. You'd think the year + previous where I sat at home most all day every day would have satiated my need for relaxation, but it doesn't work that way. I'm not dying, but I could go for some down time.
Jak - don't think I've forgotten about your visit home. I've been thinking about it since you texted me the dates. I can't wait to see you. FA-SERIOUS. Remember that time you hijacked my computer and had a very confusing convo with my brother about ice cream? I can't remember if you were on team cone or team bowl, fa-serious.
And, uhhh, that's about all. I'll try to not disappear for months at a time going fwd.
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