Ok update #1, crush has not contacted me. Awwww......in anyone's defense, I don't think people are as attached to their computers as I am considering I work on one. Between photo editing etc etc etc, I spend an inordinate amount of time on the computer (unfortunately). Still hoping for an email from him. With bated breath. But I just realized he's also 5 years my junior. Didn't realize that...hrmmmmmm....
Update #2, in the spirit of not sitting on the computer I have finally gotten my butt in gear and made more jewelry. Sat and did that last night and it felt fantastic (I got out of it - didn't feel like it, but need more stuff for my online store so I'm trying a few ideas that have come to mind).
Update #3, the house is a f*cking disaster. Why that isn't a surprise I have no idea. I did read something online at work (we have a website that deals with "life problems" that the company provides for us free of charge and there was an article about getting your house in order literally) and I am going to follow their suggestion, 50 mins of cleaning of one area, neatening whatever, and then you give yourself 10 mins to clean up from the mess, they suggest once a week. Obviously, they've never seen my house, so I'm hoping for at least 3 times a week. It's the best I can do, I can't do the "big" push. I hate it.
Better than nothing right?
To go with update #2 is update #4 in which I tell you that I haven't uploaded my photos from the other night yet, but will soon.
Update #5, I have a jam on Saturday....we're jamming Sarah McLachlan, yes, there is a group of men that get together to jam Sarah, and I'm singing. Sharing the singing with a friend of mine, and although I know all the lyrics and vocal lines for all Sarah's tunes, I have to learn the harmony lines for half of the assigned songs. Have I done this yet? Of course not! But I'm getting there. Oh yeah I also have to learn "Train Wreck" because I don't know it all that well.
Fun fun fun!
I am so damned tired from work, was up til 1:30 this morning and then up to get ready to go to work at 7. I'm used to a week of sleeping til almost 10, it just about killed me today, so I suspect bed and early are two words I'll be using later.
Unless, of course, I hear from the crush. Then I won't be able to sleep. My sister told me not to obsess, but, well, I really really enjoyed this guy, so there you go.
Except another thing that I remembered.
He's shorter than me. What the HELL else is new I ask you? Being taller than your average woman sometimes SUCKS!!!! Especially in Montreal!!! Oh well, he's fun, so it's not important.
Could he answer my email already?
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
crushes
Last company I worked at, we had this new client, a big old circus based here in Montreal (figger it out!).
There were two guys we dealt with (I was assistant branch manager - Japanese company, so as management you do the selling). One of which I thought was very cute. Had a crush on him as a matter of fact, think he thought I was cute too.
Anyhoo, by a stroke of "this world is so damned small", I was on the evil "Crackbook" and clicked on a photo commented on by the friend of a friend, and I noticed it had to do with the project I was working on when I worked at the other company...photos of the Japanese work site.
So I took a look through the photo album and lo and behold, there is my crush. He's on Crackbook.
So I email.
Cuz I'm getting flirty and brave in my old age.
If he's overseas, I won't hear for a while...if I hear. Hope I hear?
See, you're not supposed to fraternize with the client, but now that I don't work there? Fair game!
He's single. He's cute (to me). And most of all, the time we all went out for dinner (with all my Japanese bosses, so couldn't have as much fun as I could normally do), we had a blast. My boss sat us beside each other because he knew I thought he was cute...and we got quietly loaded on sake together (by quietly, I mean obnoxious in a way as not to embarrass either of our companies!)
Ok, can all be right in the world and he contacts me back?
I'd really like that!
There were two guys we dealt with (I was assistant branch manager - Japanese company, so as management you do the selling). One of which I thought was very cute. Had a crush on him as a matter of fact, think he thought I was cute too.
Anyhoo, by a stroke of "this world is so damned small", I was on the evil "Crackbook" and clicked on a photo commented on by the friend of a friend, and I noticed it had to do with the project I was working on when I worked at the other company...photos of the Japanese work site.
So I took a look through the photo album and lo and behold, there is my crush. He's on Crackbook.
So I email.
Cuz I'm getting flirty and brave in my old age.
If he's overseas, I won't hear for a while...if I hear. Hope I hear?
See, you're not supposed to fraternize with the client, but now that I don't work there? Fair game!
He's single. He's cute (to me). And most of all, the time we all went out for dinner (with all my Japanese bosses, so couldn't have as much fun as I could normally do), we had a blast. My boss sat us beside each other because he knew I thought he was cute...and we got quietly loaded on sake together (by quietly, I mean obnoxious in a way as not to embarrass either of our companies!)
Ok, can all be right in the world and he contacts me back?
I'd really like that!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
entertainment
Oh man, I'm tired.
I must stop behaving like a 20 year old, staying out all night.
In my defense, great time had by all, out to see John McGale Blues Project, my girlfriend was opening for him, so we had dinner and stayed all night. Great band.
For those who don't know John McGale - I'll tell you a bit about him, but unless you're from Quebec, or maybe Canada in a squeak, you won't have a clue. He's a member of Offenbach, Quebec band since the 70's (60's even), creation of the Boulet brothers. So he was playing at my local restaurant bar last night (and tonight) and is opening with Offenbach next weekend for George Thorogood. Wrap your head around that one. Consummate performer, plays every instrument known to man (and well) and sings. Three guys that sound like 5. Amazing.
Anyway, going back tonight, another friend's son plays blues and we want him to see him (and meeting him can't hurt - seeing as this kid has a future in music ... I can feel it). Figure the band will probably hang with us again anyway, as they usually end up doing! I need to take some photos, ran out of battery pack power (next week I buy a new battery pack damitall!). This is my new hobby, taking photos of bands/performers. I'll post one of John McGale tomorrow after I'm done with my editing.
Sunny and gorgeous (well a few clouds, but it's pretty) and I'm going out to have brunch with a girlfriend (very Montreal of me! - dammitall we love our brunch!).
You all have a lovely day and when I'm done playing with the boys tonight, I'll post a photo or 2.
:-)
I must stop behaving like a 20 year old, staying out all night.
In my defense, great time had by all, out to see John McGale Blues Project, my girlfriend was opening for him, so we had dinner and stayed all night. Great band.
For those who don't know John McGale - I'll tell you a bit about him, but unless you're from Quebec, or maybe Canada in a squeak, you won't have a clue. He's a member of Offenbach, Quebec band since the 70's (60's even), creation of the Boulet brothers. So he was playing at my local restaurant bar last night (and tonight) and is opening with Offenbach next weekend for George Thorogood. Wrap your head around that one. Consummate performer, plays every instrument known to man (and well) and sings. Three guys that sound like 5. Amazing.
Anyway, going back tonight, another friend's son plays blues and we want him to see him (and meeting him can't hurt - seeing as this kid has a future in music ... I can feel it). Figure the band will probably hang with us again anyway, as they usually end up doing! I need to take some photos, ran out of battery pack power (next week I buy a new battery pack damitall!). This is my new hobby, taking photos of bands/performers. I'll post one of John McGale tomorrow after I'm done with my editing.
Sunny and gorgeous (well a few clouds, but it's pretty) and I'm going out to have brunch with a girlfriend (very Montreal of me! - dammitall we love our brunch!).
You all have a lovely day and when I'm done playing with the boys tonight, I'll post a photo or 2.
:-)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
what I want
Ok I'm doing this after being cajoled by friends to do so. They say that in regards to getting what I want in life, I have to put it out there.
Now when it comes to objects of my desire or work related things, I don't have a hell of a problem with that.
Then there's the man thing. I just don't know about that. I will preface all of this with the following. I'm not really looking. I mean, I look at men, but I'm not actively dating because, well, it's a waste of time due to my past experience and generally, I'm pretty much apathetic on the subject.
Yet, after being separated for the past 7 years (almost 8) and having gotten involved only ever so briefly with a couple men, I am getting sort of tired of being just me the single version. Or wondering what's wrong with me (although I suspect it's my "I don't need anyone else" attitude).
So because I was telling the girls last night that I have no idea what I want, but an idea of what I don't want, they told me I need to put out there what it is I do want in a man so that I get it. I don't necessarily believe in this, but I'll do it and make them happy. I'm all about making people happy (yeah right!).
1- a nice man who values family and friends, and will treat me the way I would like to be treated
2- a man that *I* consider attractive, so I'm actually attracted to them (no laughing this has been a problem before, I was married to a man I enjoyed spending time with but wasn't attracted to - you have no idea the problems this creates)
3 - a man that is employed decently (as in someone I don't have to support or isn't going to decide I have to support them because they find out I make a decent salary), and that lives on his own
4 - a man confident enough to understand that I have a good job, a big deal job, I'm ambitious, but that doesn't make him any less a man and his job doesn't have to equal mine (nor does he need to make the money that I do) - been a problem in the past
5 - must love animals. I have a zoo.
6 - a man that has his past dealt with, we all have baggage, it's how we deal with it
7 - a man who has enough confidence to allow me my freedom and not smother me - I'm easily smothered - jealousy and clinging will make me run away quick
8 - patient and tolerant, because I fly off the handle, and I'm mega irritating
8 - a man who is smart
9 - a man who is really, sincerely honest
10 - not an alcoholic, drug addict or sex addict (had one each of the last 2, never again)
There are superficial things like smoking (non thanks) and I'd love a tall man for once (I think only a Montrealer could understand how many short men there are in Montreal - and I'm tall - so the tall men overlook me in favor of the tiny ladies - I'm generally stuck with the shorter guys - not the end of the world, but I don't like to feel like I might crush anyone...if that's ok with the universe). Oh and no past or current criminal issues - this is a biggie, the job I do, I have to be security checked frequently and so do those that I'm involved with romantically. By CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service). I also have a preference for no kids...but then again, that's pretty much negotiable. Met a nice guy a few weekends ago with a daughter, I would be ok with dating him (of course, it always takes them being ok with dating me).
I really don't think I'm asking for much. I don't believe in the fairytale, I don't expect roses and perfection, I'm not clingy, I'm not needy, some (including my ex husband) have said that I'm not much of a girl...heh. Which I'm not.
Anyway.
It's out there. Everybody happy now? :-)
*Edited 21 May 2008 - and I'll keep adding things til I've got requirements so long no man will look at me ever :-D
Now when it comes to objects of my desire or work related things, I don't have a hell of a problem with that.
Then there's the man thing. I just don't know about that. I will preface all of this with the following. I'm not really looking. I mean, I look at men, but I'm not actively dating because, well, it's a waste of time due to my past experience and generally, I'm pretty much apathetic on the subject.
Yet, after being separated for the past 7 years (almost 8) and having gotten involved only ever so briefly with a couple men, I am getting sort of tired of being just me the single version. Or wondering what's wrong with me (although I suspect it's my "I don't need anyone else" attitude).
So because I was telling the girls last night that I have no idea what I want, but an idea of what I don't want, they told me I need to put out there what it is I do want in a man so that I get it. I don't necessarily believe in this, but I'll do it and make them happy. I'm all about making people happy (yeah right!).
1- a nice man who values family and friends, and will treat me the way I would like to be treated
2- a man that *I* consider attractive, so I'm actually attracted to them (no laughing this has been a problem before, I was married to a man I enjoyed spending time with but wasn't attracted to - you have no idea the problems this creates)
3 - a man that is employed decently (as in someone I don't have to support or isn't going to decide I have to support them because they find out I make a decent salary), and that lives on his own
4 - a man confident enough to understand that I have a good job, a big deal job, I'm ambitious, but that doesn't make him any less a man and his job doesn't have to equal mine (nor does he need to make the money that I do) - been a problem in the past
5 - must love animals. I have a zoo.
6 - a man that has his past dealt with, we all have baggage, it's how we deal with it
7 - a man who has enough confidence to allow me my freedom and not smother me - I'm easily smothered - jealousy and clinging will make me run away quick
8 - patient and tolerant, because I fly off the handle, and I'm mega irritating
8 - a man who is smart
9 - a man who is really, sincerely honest
10 - not an alcoholic, drug addict or sex addict (had one each of the last 2, never again)
There are superficial things like smoking (non thanks) and I'd love a tall man for once (I think only a Montrealer could understand how many short men there are in Montreal - and I'm tall - so the tall men overlook me in favor of the tiny ladies - I'm generally stuck with the shorter guys - not the end of the world, but I don't like to feel like I might crush anyone...if that's ok with the universe). Oh and no past or current criminal issues - this is a biggie, the job I do, I have to be security checked frequently and so do those that I'm involved with romantically. By CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service). I also have a preference for no kids...but then again, that's pretty much negotiable. Met a nice guy a few weekends ago with a daughter, I would be ok with dating him (of course, it always takes them being ok with dating me).
I really don't think I'm asking for much. I don't believe in the fairytale, I don't expect roses and perfection, I'm not clingy, I'm not needy, some (including my ex husband) have said that I'm not much of a girl...heh. Which I'm not.
Anyway.
It's out there. Everybody happy now? :-)
*Edited 21 May 2008 - and I'll keep adding things til I've got requirements so long no man will look at me ever :-D
bad case of the "I don't want to's"
Ok so...I'm off from work (ooo have to check my Blackberry...forgot about that) for the week. I have a list of things to do, as in "clean this pigsty I call a house", but not limited to painting my dining room, putting some furniture up for sale and just generally doing something about my bad history of being the messiest bitch alive.
All I want to do is sleep.
So I figure I'll tackle the kitchen first, I bought new cannisters at Ikea - hoping this will keep things on the counter top neat, and I plan on throwing a few things away (or maybe I'll put them up on Ebay, I'll see if it's worthwhile) or I'll give it to charity.
I do have to do my hair today. Taking time for a few things for me this week, hair (I henna, hard to duplicate real red hair, this does the best job AND actually covers grey), practise guitar (I might have a gig in a few weeks), and make more jewelry because I just made a couple of sales and I need some new stuff and to replace others!
Chances are I won't get most of my planned tasks done (I do have to go to work tomorrow to see a big client - this is the problem with the big national jobs...your time isn't guaranteed to be your own unfortunately...).
Oh. The Avon lady is due also...forgot about that...need to find my chequebook...it's gotta be in here somewhere...
Well, I'll start in the kitchen. That is where the coffee is located anyway...
All I want to do is sleep.
So I figure I'll tackle the kitchen first, I bought new cannisters at Ikea - hoping this will keep things on the counter top neat, and I plan on throwing a few things away (or maybe I'll put them up on Ebay, I'll see if it's worthwhile) or I'll give it to charity.
I do have to do my hair today. Taking time for a few things for me this week, hair (I henna, hard to duplicate real red hair, this does the best job AND actually covers grey), practise guitar (I might have a gig in a few weeks), and make more jewelry because I just made a couple of sales and I need some new stuff and to replace others!
Chances are I won't get most of my planned tasks done (I do have to go to work tomorrow to see a big client - this is the problem with the big national jobs...your time isn't guaranteed to be your own unfortunately...).
Oh. The Avon lady is due also...forgot about that...need to find my chequebook...it's gotta be in here somewhere...
Well, I'll start in the kitchen. That is where the coffee is located anyway...
Sunday, May 18, 2008
royal bizarrity
Strange as all hell to see this all over the press.
Someone I used to know married Peter Phillips, son of Princess Anne of England.
Autumn was a bartender at a bar I used to frequent, she worked with friends of mine, and I spent probably way too much time yakking with her. She was a gorgeous university student at the time, recently out of a very bad relationship, and she was just such a nice girl that no one disliked her. Both women and men enjoyed her and her big smile.
So there she is getting married in front of the Queen of England, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla....etc etc (all except William).
It's hard to reconcile these two people as the same person. Even though I did meet her and Peter at Wendys one New Years day, 2 years ago I think. We were all hung over...but he seemed like a nice enough guy, even though he does resemble generations of Windsors (big ole ears ... every single male in that family has 'em!). I heard tales of the staggette from friends here in Montreal, I've met both of her brothers, and I was sitting beside her cousin in my local pub just last week as he lamented going to this wedding and the book on royal etiquette he had received from them (as in "how not to embarrass yourself in front of royalty 101").
How does a normal girl from a suburb of Montreal meet a royal? Guess you have to look like Autumn to do it....
it's 2:20 am
I'm officially on vacation. As of Friday at 5 but ok, I don't care, I am on vacation for a week.
I have a major cleaning of this disaster area I call a home to do, I need to get rid of my dining room chairs and table and install my new ones (only had 'em a month, I would imagine it's time).
I'm awake currently due to being a bit stoke, I was out helping a friend out, she sings in a band and she has lost her voice, another friend and I went to do some filling in. I did Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" to amazing applause (and hot men coming up to say how good I was...dear god I loves me some tall geek with nice glasses man....I swear it's an illness), and now I'm awake. Good and awake.
Breakfast with a friend and her kiddo tomorrow, then coffee and a bite with another friend who is having a very bad time of it right now and a few others we know....then my week is officially mine mine mine mine!!!
Don't like to sound greedy, but I do enjoy my time to myself... That's just the way I am boys.
And on that note, the boys and I are going to bed (yes boys, they're small, they're long, they're short legged, and most of all, 2 are smooth coated and the other is long coated....Dachshunds silly! they make wonderful foot warmers and Montreal is a titch chilly tonight!).
I have a major cleaning of this disaster area I call a home to do, I need to get rid of my dining room chairs and table and install my new ones (only had 'em a month, I would imagine it's time).
I'm awake currently due to being a bit stoke, I was out helping a friend out, she sings in a band and she has lost her voice, another friend and I went to do some filling in. I did Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" to amazing applause (and hot men coming up to say how good I was...dear god I loves me some tall geek with nice glasses man....I swear it's an illness), and now I'm awake. Good and awake.
Breakfast with a friend and her kiddo tomorrow, then coffee and a bite with another friend who is having a very bad time of it right now and a few others we know....then my week is officially mine mine mine mine!!!
Don't like to sound greedy, but I do enjoy my time to myself... That's just the way I am boys.
And on that note, the boys and I are going to bed (yes boys, they're small, they're long, they're short legged, and most of all, 2 are smooth coated and the other is long coated....Dachshunds silly! they make wonderful foot warmers and Montreal is a titch chilly tonight!).
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