Hello readers. Welcome back. Did you go anywhere? I didn’t...ok, technically I did, I moved almost 50 blocks. I would have updated you sooner but I have been without aid of technology since Wednesday afternoon.

With the exception of my cable, internet and phone the move has gone off without a hitch—basically. One minor issue was that my shelving unit would not fit up the stairs. Being without tools the movers took it back to their shop to take it apart. I got the call on Friday that they could bring it back, but I asked if we could do it Monday—or later in the week. My reason—no room. Thursday was more than a bit chaotic here at my new home. I met with the two drivers from the Brick who dropped off my new couch, bed and dressers then raced back to my old apartment to meet the movers. I had them put everything in the living room—I knew I needed to set up the bed in the bedroom and wouldn’t be able to move with boxes in the room. I made it to an interview in the afternoon—this is the second time they have changed the time for me. (I was in Vancouver last time and this time I called to say I still had movers at my apartment and she pushed the time back again to accommodate me) There was a maze through the living room and when my landlord came to do a final walk through asked me if I had a couch. I pointed in the direction of the window and said ‘under there somewhere.’ I managed to get the bed set up that night and slept a very sound sleep.

My weekend was spent doing some unpacking, re-arranging my furniture and wandering around the neighbourhood a bit. Only a tiny bit of walking and exploring though—we had snow on the weekend. The colder temperatures and my lack of anything suitable to wear outside kept me inside staring at the piles of boxes. I’m still not sure where everything is going to go and it is now Sunday night.

I am short an entry way closet so all of my coats are in what I need to use as a storage closet. It is packed to the ceiling at the moment and I realized a couple of hours ago there is still one large item to go in—and it isn’t going to fit. Yes, the new apartment is much smaller. The space isn’t my issue—it is the lack of storage space that is becoming an issue. Ah well. It will all work out in the end and Value Village may get a few more items before next weekend.


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It is Monday. I finally have internet/cable/phone back. At least for the moment. The nice man who came to hook everything up (oddly enough same guy as last time), said that he will be required to update the line leading into the house, that requires the landlords permission because it means taking the wires out of the house, put new ones in and potentially drill a hole in the side of the house. I said NO. I am not going to make them do that to upgrade their lines. Do not ask me to ask my new landlord to do that...nope...not gonna happen. If I need to do that I will be switching my services to Shaw.

The apartment is a state of disaster. I am anxiously awaiting the shelf...thought why I'm not sure cause I was the one that told him there was no rush. The unpacking is at a bit of a standstill until I get the shelf in place and determine how much space I have to put a few of the other items that need to be placed. I really need to tackle the clothes but don't seem to have the energy. Maybe later tonight.

The focus now of course is on finding a new job. I have been speaking with a few people and some interesting things are potentially coming down the line...but nothing new yet. I'm torn between wanting time off and wanting a job. I guess when it is meant to be it will be. Positive thoughts...good thoughts...it will come.

I have a wedding in June that I am looking forward to. A few days to meet up with an old pal and then a wedding on the weekend. Sounds like a great road trip.

Now if only the weather would cooperate. There was snow on the weekend...snow. Yuck. A few days of some mid-teen, or even 20's would perk me up and help with the exploration of my new area.