1. Went to dinner with ex-coworker from the evil empire. Had a fabulous time. She’s one of the few people left working there that I miss on a daily basis. There’s something to be said for those who share the cube farm and your crazed outlook on life.
2. Received the most amazing you escaped from the evil empire gift from said former co-worker. She presented me with my own mike for Karaoke *wheeee* so I can practice at home. She also included a CD of music for me, and lent me her giant collection of music to practice with.
3. Went grocery shopping. I now have real food in my cupboards and fridge. Too bad it can’t cook itself…
4. Took the dogs for a slow meander (daily). I’m not co-ordinated enough to run while out with two dogs. Scratch that, I’m not co-ordinated enough to run outside where there are cracks in the sidewalk to trip over!
5. Got a new haircut. I was tired of looking like some sort of 80’s throwback and got it chopped into a bob. Now, considering the pre-ugly haircut was a just-past-the-shoulders bob, you can imagine how thrilled I am to now be sporting a new chin length one. Maybe I just should have shaved it all off and started fresh again…
6. Ordered and received new books from Chapters.ca.
7. Ordered books from Amazon.com.
8. Connected with a potential employer – yes, this is the job I really, really want – and received a list of recommended reading and a referral to an online course to complete. I’m hoping this is a good sign. The company works in a very small field and completion of these items wouldn’t help me get a job anywhere else. I’m hoping that means that the company is seriously considering hiring me. They said I have the right attitude and aptitude – that’s good right?
9. Filled the gas tank before the crazy price hike shennanigans started.
10. Completed my pension transfer forms and sent them off to my investment advisor.
11. Cleaned up the back yard, trimmed the hedge at the front of the house, made a honey-do list for the hubby when he gets home 😉
12. Paid all our bills.
13. Talked to the hubby for the first time in a week. He got access to a phone and called tonight. *wheeee* There’s nothing quite like the 35 minutes a week the gov’t graciously gives families to connect while their loved ones are away.

Bonus:

14. Posted my T13 early so I can spend some additional time tomorrow working on completing the online course mentioned in #8.

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