feeling great

I actually worked out this morning.
My husband and I commute so I drop him off at work for 7 am.
I don't have to work until 8:30, so I have an hour before my shift to do what I please.
I finally got an access card for the gym in my office building so I wanted to use it.
We have a beautiful little pond on the property, so I walked around the loop twice and climbed the stairs in between. Then off to the gym and worked the stationary bike for 15 minutes. Then stretching afterwards.
Overall I worked cardio for 30 mins and then cool down for 15.
I feel great !
I'm sure to have a wonderful energy day and a good sleep tonight.
I hope I can keep up with this routine.

Missing Family

I can't wait for September !!!

I am so lonley for my family.
My Daddikins.
My sissers.
My bro.
And the whole rest of the clan - Stevenson's and Browne's and extras!!!
I must say that I have the best family in the/my world.
How else can I feel?
I've been away from my home town since October 2008.
Don't get me wrong, I love my new life and my new job and my new town and my husband more than anything.
But my family has been there for a long time and we are all very close and have been through so very much together and apart. There's bonds that will never be broken no matter how far apart we are.
My poor husband is afraid he'll be left out when we go visit. I wish he wouldn't worry. He just doesn't understand the need for reconnecting to my roots and family. The love that swirls around. I hope he can feel part of it and enjoy it as much as we all do.

POEM: The Garglefish

The Garglefish,
As everyone knows,
Is a fish of the Grand River that grows
Till it's meters long from tail to nose;
It's quite a sight to see one.
But Garglefish,
As everyone fears,
Are very hungry and rather queer,
They'll jump from the water and snap off your ear;
It's really hard to flee one.
And worst of all,
Around here they say
That Garglefish in light of day
Look like people and seem ok!
They live by the river and seek their prey;
You never know who'll be one.
So very nice families like Gergoviches
May in fact be Garglefishes!
Look out when you see one.

Robert Munsch

Happy Canada Day !

History of Canada Day;

http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/canada/history.htm

Canada day recipes;

http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/canada/index.htm


Canada means so much to me. Especially since I no longer reside there. All of my family still lives there. I grew up in a small town in Ontario. It is one of the most beautiful areas of the country that I have been to.
I have driven across Canada; from Ontario to British Columbia. It is an amazing wonder to behold.
There are so many areas that I would still love to visit and hope to one day.

Happy Canada Day to all of my family and friends and fellow bloggers !

loving my new job

It's close to home (traffic is a nightmare)
Very flexible environment
Helpful and friendly staff
Great bosses
Lots to learn
Comfortable atmosphere
Beautiful building (well kept, landscaping is amazing)
Quiet

Live Your Life

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time.
You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.
You'll fight with your best friend.
You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.
You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love.
So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

16 random things about me

1. I love Marilyn Monroe - movies, books, pictures, quotes, t-shirts, anything !


2. I have an extensive collection of gum wrappers.


3. I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.


4. I have way too many clothes, and can't wait to get more !


5. I am a pack-rat, and although I put forth many efforts not to be ... I think I will remain one forever.


6. I love Karaoke.


7. I have bitten my nails my whole life, and constantly struggle not to.


8. I can move my baby toes.


9. I'm not very fond of shopping.


10. I love to try new things.


11. I am a procrastinator.


12. I love Yoga and Meditation.


13. I know that I am much more than I think I am.


14. I have the best family and friends that anyone could ever ask for. Thank you.


15. I try to believe in the good in people, even when they appear to be bad.


16. I try to be a better person everyday.

First interview

Had an interview for a job
So excited to get the call
Nervous
Didn't sleep well
Wonderful opportunity
Don't want to get too excited ...
Waiting for the call back
Hard not to hope
Keep positive
Work on other things
Hmmm
Lalalala
Blah

Job Hunting rules

If you are mid-career, out of work and looking, you've probably already figured this one out: The tried-and-true job-hunting techniques that served you so well in the past no longer fill the bill.

While you were faithfully toiling away for the same employer, maybe for decades, a lot changed. Today it's a brave new world of social media and digital resumes and Google-ability. What's more, many extremely qualified people are willing to take positions clearly "beneath" them. Some will even work for free.

What's an experienced, qualified, truly valuable potential employee who needs a job that pays actual money like you to do? You really have only one choice: Get to know this brave new world, and conquer it.

Here are the 10 biggest differences between then and now:

1. You can no longer depend on a resume to get an interview. Simply mailing out resumes and then sitting back and waiting for responses was never that effective, and today it just doesn't cut it. It's a waste of time, paper, postage, and psychic energy.

2. Your experience matters less than it used to. This is unfair, even counter-intuitive, but people don't want to hear about everything you did way back when. They want to hear about everything you can do, specifically, to help them today. And tomorrow.

3. You shouldn't expect to hear back. Unfortunately, this little courtesy has gone the way of the vinyl record. Keep on networking, interviewing, and researching right up until the moment you have a firm job offer in your hot little hands. Maybe even a little after.

4. A resume is no longer a comprehensive summary of your work and education history. Don't bother to list jobs more than 15 years old. Emphasize recent accomplishments, certifications, and training.

5. More about resumes: You need a digital-friendly one that is easily uploadable, downloadable, and scannable (i.e., no bullets, boxes, boldface, unusual fonts, indenting). It should be rich in the "keywords" that employers in your field are looking for.

6. In fact, overall computer literacy is a must. Get comfortable with applying for jobs online and learn how to research on the Internet. If all this is new to you, your public library is a good place to start. Oh, and have a professional-sounding E-mail address.

7. A good idea is to go one step further and establish a lively Internet presence. Explore LinkedIn (get some stellar endorsements), Twitter, and Facebook. Become active in your field's social media sites. Consider building your own Web site (with a career-oriented blog, professional photo, and resume).

8. One of the first things a potential employer will do is Google you. That means you need to find out if there's anything negative about you online. If there is something bad, try to get it removed. Your best bet may be to "bury" it with more recent, more favorable, links (see No. 7).

9. More than ever it's about who you know, and who knows you. This is important: Finding employment nowadays is less a matter of applying for existing open positions and more about identifying needs potential employers have and demonstrating to them that you can fill these needs. Fortunately, there are more networking venues (real life and virtual) than ever before.

10. Many interviewers/hiring managers/recruiters may be younger than you. Get used to it. Treat them with respect and learn how to speak their language. Do not say "You remind me of my son/daughter," or "When I was your age... !"

written by Karen Burns

Cinco De Mayo

So we celebrated Cinco De Mayo yesterday.

Cooked some wonderful mexican food while listening to mexican music.

Stuffed shells, guacamole, salsa, margaritas, beer, and fun !