The Mid-August Blues

I can hardly believe that this summer is almost over! Last weekend was SOOO much fun. I went white water rafting with Shell people (Colleen had an awesome time too) and we stayed at a backcountry lodge near Golden, BC. The Kicking Horse River was awesome - I'd love to do it again when the water level is a bit higher. Not like I didn't get an adrenaline rush every time we hit an unexpected rapid though. The most fun was definitely the Lower Canyon - highly recommended, even for 1st time rafters. The only thing they don't tell you about in the brochure is that you have to portage across the middle canyon. That involves getting a "foot massage" when you make your way down the canyon wearing the little wetsuit booties. Ouch... I thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub at the lodge. First time I've ever rented such a large place I think! Much better than camping after a hard day of paddling. lol.

Hopefully this weekend is just as fun - skydiving may be cancelled though! They don't have any airplanes?? That didn't really make much sense to me. But anyways, I should probably be practicing the final presentation on my summer project I am giving on Monday.

Happy Birthday Colleen!

Horray! Not only is it Friday, it is time to celebrate Colleen's BIG Birthday... well, technically, she turned 21 yesterday. We invited Colleen out to the Olive Garden and had a really nice dinner. Of course, there was the obligatory embarrassing singing and yummy tiramisu. What's even better is that we went out for Colleen on Tuesday too! Jessie, Steph and I headed to the Moxie's in Chinook Centre and had a fun shopping adventure looking for a Maglight. LOL

Last weekend, Michelle & I saw Sam Roberts in Edmonton! Michelle's first roadtrip. Awesome. What an exciting show. We were in the 2nd row!! Check out pics of that and Colleen's little bash in my photojournal.

For lunch, I went to the Taste of Calgary festival today. Really good. Who doesn't like velvety chocolate cheesecake? After that, I headed back to the office and eagerly awaited the end of the work day. After all, the white water rafting trip is tomorrow!! So I'd better get a good night's sleep.