bonus time!

Horray, I got 1/12 of a 2005 bonus for working in December. Awesome. But today, a guy from work had a buy-out party...leaving Shell for more lucrative salaries + options... makes me wonder if there are going to be as many lifers as there have been in the past. Ironic...two people have announced they are jumping ship...and the corporate orientation was just last week!

And after many years of procrastination, I finally have my driver's liscense! Sure, we have graduated liscensing in Alberta now, but hey...I am already looking forward to the day that picture gets scrapped. LOL, I managed to fail the test on the nice, sunny day, but passed when it was snowing like crazy. typical.

Jamie Oliver is awesome! I'm going to have dinner parties once I move into my house... check out the asparagus! http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/cats/breakfast.php

can't beat the powder

Happy Birthday Jordan + Grant... what a perfect way to spend a sunny weekend. Lake Louise is awesome! Insanely blue sky, fluffy white snow, crisp mountain air, can't get better than that. I can't believe this was my first time out in the mountains. Crazy! Once these bruises go away, i'll be up for another weekend. Sure, Banff is still touristy and overpriced, but the "lodge" atmosphere is so welcoming and relaxing, it was worth it. Plus, every single waiter/waitress/retail clerk has an accent, so it is fun to guess where people come from.

On another note, it was hilarious to see Jordan get picked up by a cougar at "Wild Bill's Saloon".

I move into my house March 15!

Congrats Michelle on THE JOB!!!!!! Weekly lunch. Awesome! Do the plus 15s connect our buildings?? ha ha

Mary

Crazy crazy crazy

So...I just made an offer on a house and it was accepted!!! HOLY CRAP...I can't believe I am almost a house owner. I had been reading on different websites about new home purchases, and one of the symptoms people feel is FEAR. So I thought, well, now that I know about it, it won't hit me...but BAM, Friday morning, I sort of freaked out at my desk at work. What am I thinking??? Can I afford this? What if interest rates spike and I lose my house!?!?

So my Mom called, and she calmed me down. Moms are great at that. Yup, I've got a week to figure out the mortgage, house inspection, etc...

Ha ha, if you're looking for a place to rent, call me!