Third time the charm they say... we will see. My husband re-ignited his old blog. He’s been told that most athletes are using social media and that it help with sponsors. He didn’t want to join “stalkbook” so he decided to blog. I’m quite surprised that he managed to post 3 times since he re-started and he even put pictures. I am in shock.
Anyway, this isn’t a blog about him, it’s all about me (ahahahahah). I am three weeks away from finishing this class and I cannot wait. I have had my midterm assessment and I am a little bit disappointed. I got an “A”. Part of me is pissed because I am used to “A+”, but the other part is just happy to pass because this class is so time consuming.
Aside of this, I’m spending my Valentine’s Day with a great friend of mine. Since D isn’t in town (Tucson training camp- the CCA really knows how to screw athletes in relationship) she’s coming over for good food, video games and maybe some sappy movies….
Monday, February 08, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
I am getting close to halfway.
I feel like a child counting the days before Christmas. The thing I am looking forward is not happening soon enough. I want to be done this managerial economics class. It is the driest thing I’ve ever been studying and it is so time consuming. I have no life since I started that class. I am almost halfway and there is 5 weeks to go. CANNOT WAIT!
I’m also starting to look for a new car. My lease is expiring in early August (I know it’s early but sometime it can take up to four months to get a car ordered). As much as I like the Mercedes brand, my car is the worse lemon you can think of. At one point, the hatchback door stopped closing, then it was the lock that wouldn’t work, then the wiper fluid wouldn’t come out and all the other crap… It’s already expensive enough; I do not want to go to the garages that often. I do not know what to get, there are so many options out there…
I’m presenting in Edmonton tomorrow, I have not finished my presentation yet. It will be another live performance I guess. My only hope is that no-one ask question I don’t know the answer.
I’m also starting to look for a new car. My lease is expiring in early August (I know it’s early but sometime it can take up to four months to get a car ordered). As much as I like the Mercedes brand, my car is the worse lemon you can think of. At one point, the hatchback door stopped closing, then it was the lock that wouldn’t work, then the wiper fluid wouldn’t come out and all the other crap… It’s already expensive enough; I do not want to go to the garages that often. I do not know what to get, there are so many options out there…
I’m presenting in Edmonton tomorrow, I have not finished my presentation yet. It will be another live performance I guess. My only hope is that no-one ask question I don’t know the answer.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Astro boy, the survivor
I didn’t want to blur the update about Astro with another post. He deserves to be talked about on his very own post.
He’s a little survivor and the child of Satan seems to be more eager toward other people than me (he wouldn’t let anyone near him aside of me). The surgery went super well and the vet has been able to save all of his back teeth and extract only the four canines. He was wobbly on the first night after the surgery but he’s back eating and running around. I am so glad he isn’t suffering and is healthy. He was hilarious with his lamp-shade collar!!!
I couldn’t write about Astro without mentioning the Killarney Cat hospital. I am going to sound like a sales person, but I cannot believe how great they all were!
The vet called me just before the surgery, Astro was initially in for the extraction of all his teeth. It was going to be a very drastic procedure for him and probably painful. After he was neutered, the vet looked at his dental x-ray and saw that his back teeth were all perfect. There was only an infection and the obviously crooked canines. He called me to offer an alternative (he wasn’t going to make as much money). He said that he could remove the bad teeth and then test him for low-grade virus in case the infection was caused by something from the cattery. He was obviously going to inject him with antibiotics, but he said that we could probably save his teeth and cure the virus so that Astro would be having a better life quality and less intrusive procedure. I was shocked that he wasn’t going to go with the money making alternative without asking.
Then, he called right me right after the surgery. He let me know that everything went perfectly and that Astro should expect full recovery. The vet waited for me to pick Astro up even if it was after his shift was complete so that he could introduce himself and discuss why he wasn’t suggesting removing all the teeth.
I cannot believe how professional they were and when I saw them handle Astro, they treated him like he was their own baby, not how people treat pets. I was truly amazed by their kindness and compassion for kitties. They’re going to have all my business (Hugo the King kitty and Astro the little boy) and I’ll refer anyone that is looking for an ethical vet that won’t do un-necessary procedure just to make few more bucks.
He’s a little survivor and the child of Satan seems to be more eager toward other people than me (he wouldn’t let anyone near him aside of me). The surgery went super well and the vet has been able to save all of his back teeth and extract only the four canines. He was wobbly on the first night after the surgery but he’s back eating and running around. I am so glad he isn’t suffering and is healthy. He was hilarious with his lamp-shade collar!!!
I couldn’t write about Astro without mentioning the Killarney Cat hospital. I am going to sound like a sales person, but I cannot believe how great they all were!
The vet called me just before the surgery, Astro was initially in for the extraction of all his teeth. It was going to be a very drastic procedure for him and probably painful. After he was neutered, the vet looked at his dental x-ray and saw that his back teeth were all perfect. There was only an infection and the obviously crooked canines. He called me to offer an alternative (he wasn’t going to make as much money). He said that he could remove the bad teeth and then test him for low-grade virus in case the infection was caused by something from the cattery. He was obviously going to inject him with antibiotics, but he said that we could probably save his teeth and cure the virus so that Astro would be having a better life quality and less intrusive procedure. I was shocked that he wasn’t going to go with the money making alternative without asking.
Then, he called right me right after the surgery. He let me know that everything went perfectly and that Astro should expect full recovery. The vet waited for me to pick Astro up even if it was after his shift was complete so that he could introduce himself and discuss why he wasn’t suggesting removing all the teeth.
I cannot believe how professional they were and when I saw them handle Astro, they treated him like he was their own baby, not how people treat pets. I was truly amazed by their kindness and compassion for kitties. They’re going to have all my business (Hugo the King kitty and Astro the little boy) and I’ll refer anyone that is looking for an ethical vet that won’t do un-necessary procedure just to make few more bucks.
The brutality of managerial economics.
So… I am trying to get smarter (I hear you laughing, stop it!) I am apparently doing the hardest class of the whole MBA program. It is the dreaded MEQA, which stands for managerial economics.
It isn’t hard at all, it is finite mathematics and the concepts are quite simple. What I find brutal is the sheer amount of work every week. For those of you that know me, you probably are well aware that I am a grade “A” student and that I will keep my 4.0 GPA at all cost. Well it seems like this course is going to be at the expense of my social life for the next 8 weeks. I cannot believe how much reading and participation this class is requiring.
So far, I have been able to train as I do most of the reading on my bike. It doesn’t allow me variety and running (I miss running!). It’s is not optimal training or learning as I can’t go full on the bike and I can’t focus as much on the reading… meh! Get to meet in the middle right?
D’s also been pretty good about it. I know it’s hard for him to let me do schoolwork without disturbing me and I know he miss hanging out. He usually waits for me to go to bed but he cannot right now as I have to work on my school. I do have a pretty demanding job and I have the MBA commitment, we won’t be seeing each other much in the next little while. He hasn’t complained though, I notice only because he’s been hugging me more and working his schedule around mine so that we maximize our time together. He’s amazing.
First week is almost done, 7 more to go.
It isn’t hard at all, it is finite mathematics and the concepts are quite simple. What I find brutal is the sheer amount of work every week. For those of you that know me, you probably are well aware that I am a grade “A” student and that I will keep my 4.0 GPA at all cost. Well it seems like this course is going to be at the expense of my social life for the next 8 weeks. I cannot believe how much reading and participation this class is requiring.
So far, I have been able to train as I do most of the reading on my bike. It doesn’t allow me variety and running (I miss running!). It’s is not optimal training or learning as I can’t go full on the bike and I can’t focus as much on the reading… meh! Get to meet in the middle right?
D’s also been pretty good about it. I know it’s hard for him to let me do schoolwork without disturbing me and I know he miss hanging out. He usually waits for me to go to bed but he cannot right now as I have to work on my school. I do have a pretty demanding job and I have the MBA commitment, we won’t be seeing each other much in the next little while. He hasn’t complained though, I notice only because he’s been hugging me more and working his schedule around mine so that we maximize our time together. He’s amazing.
First week is almost done, 7 more to go.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
A whirlwind of emotions
Bear with me, this post is going to be long. Where to start is the question, so much has happened since I last wrote.
Work:
That should be the easy topic right? I haven’t seen December at all this year. I worked 20 hours/day every day until the 22nd on the evening. Yes, that includes the week end and in between Christmas and New Year Eve. There was just so much to do. I am glad it is behind me as I was becoming seriously burned out. As I reflect on 2009, I cannot believe the changes in my career! I’ve been officially promoted to the North-American Director for the company Security Practice. I’ve been a keynote speaker to a conference (frightening!) and I keep being invited (and obliging) to be guest speaker through multiple information security groups/events throughout Canada. My team has more than doubled its size, my revenues are flourishing and work keeps pouring in! All I can say is: “You were wrong” to those that didn’t like my ambitions, didn’t believe I could make it without a PhD or simply thought that since I was the fourth one trying to build this business it would fail. I strive to prove people wrong when they doubt my capacity and this is probably what will happen again next year. Wait until 2010 is done!
Anniversary:
I truly cannot believe it has been a year since I married D, it feels like yesterday! If the saying is true (first year is the hardest), then being married to him will be a piece of cake! We both had our share of moron in the dating scene and I guess we were ready to find each other.
Christmas:
Next year, I think we will have to visit the East coast as I haven’t been with my family for the holidays since 4-5 years. Santa was quite generous with me, I got tons of kitchen accessories (perfect for the foodie that I am), scuba diving lessons, games, and a heating blanket. Don’t laugh; I wanted a heating blanket for so long! D thought it was a trap, but when he got it and saw how happy I was, he believed me! As our other gifts, D and I decided to celebrate our first year and Christmas in Las Vegas (D had never been)
Las Vegas:
There is a lot to write about Vegas, but in a nut shell, we ate, saw shows (le Reve is fantastic, I can’t believe the people who go to Vegas without watching at least 1 show) got a day couple package at the spas (soooooo nice) and shop. The shopping ruined us. I didn’t think that D would be able to handle an afternoon at the outlet, but I was wrong. He stayed until the very end and would have asked for more!
I discovered that D is addicted to Salvatore Ferragamo. When we went to the store, he bought shoes, ties and more ties. I splurged on a $1,200 Ferragamo dress. I can’t believe the deal, the regular price was $5,600. I hesitated before buying it, but when I saw the look on my men face when I tried it on, I had to buy it! We then did an awful lot of damage in the Hugo Boss store (finally found a Hugo store that carries the women business suits) and hit the Burberry hard. When we started dating, D didn’t understand my designer mania, I am afraid I converted him and now he won’t accept to wear anything that isn’t hand-made or labeled.
New Year Eve:
Hosted a party at our place! We had fewer turnovers than we thought, but the people that came, left quite happy! I had a lot of fun and I believe this is a general consensus!
Big NEWs:
My friend from the awkwardness of life has popped the question, he’s engaged! And a dear friend of mine asked me to go at the bridal fair with her as she and her boyfriend have been ring shopping! So exciting! I love weddings.
The SAD new:
I am worried for my little boy Astro. When his baby teeth fell, some stayed. When his adult teeth started to grow, they were all crooked. We went to so many vets trying to find a solution for him and his pain. Most of the vets in Calgary are downright thieves! They were asking for so much money that a month of salary wouldn’t have covered it (AND Director of security don’t come cheap!) We thought we may have to put him down since it was way over priced… I simply could not fathom the idea. I cried so much. On the day we had to book the appointment for the euthanasia, I called every vet in a 50km circle around Calgary and found a hero; Dr. Stephan Porostocky at the Killarney Cat hospital represent the ultimate animal lover and ethical Dr. He told us he could do everything that Astro requires for less than $2k and that those that tried to overcharge were greedy. When he told me he could do it (Cat dentistry isn’t a common skill) I broke down and cried with relief. He’s in surgery tomorrow, I’ll cross my fingers that everything will be fine. Think of him!
Work:
That should be the easy topic right? I haven’t seen December at all this year. I worked 20 hours/day every day until the 22nd on the evening. Yes, that includes the week end and in between Christmas and New Year Eve. There was just so much to do. I am glad it is behind me as I was becoming seriously burned out. As I reflect on 2009, I cannot believe the changes in my career! I’ve been officially promoted to the North-American Director for the company Security Practice. I’ve been a keynote speaker to a conference (frightening!) and I keep being invited (and obliging) to be guest speaker through multiple information security groups/events throughout Canada. My team has more than doubled its size, my revenues are flourishing and work keeps pouring in! All I can say is: “You were wrong” to those that didn’t like my ambitions, didn’t believe I could make it without a PhD or simply thought that since I was the fourth one trying to build this business it would fail. I strive to prove people wrong when they doubt my capacity and this is probably what will happen again next year. Wait until 2010 is done!
Anniversary:
I truly cannot believe it has been a year since I married D, it feels like yesterday! If the saying is true (first year is the hardest), then being married to him will be a piece of cake! We both had our share of moron in the dating scene and I guess we were ready to find each other.
Christmas:
Next year, I think we will have to visit the East coast as I haven’t been with my family for the holidays since 4-5 years. Santa was quite generous with me, I got tons of kitchen accessories (perfect for the foodie that I am), scuba diving lessons, games, and a heating blanket. Don’t laugh; I wanted a heating blanket for so long! D thought it was a trap, but when he got it and saw how happy I was, he believed me! As our other gifts, D and I decided to celebrate our first year and Christmas in Las Vegas (D had never been)
Las Vegas:
There is a lot to write about Vegas, but in a nut shell, we ate, saw shows (le Reve is fantastic, I can’t believe the people who go to Vegas without watching at least 1 show) got a day couple package at the spas (soooooo nice) and shop. The shopping ruined us. I didn’t think that D would be able to handle an afternoon at the outlet, but I was wrong. He stayed until the very end and would have asked for more!
I discovered that D is addicted to Salvatore Ferragamo. When we went to the store, he bought shoes, ties and more ties. I splurged on a $1,200 Ferragamo dress. I can’t believe the deal, the regular price was $5,600. I hesitated before buying it, but when I saw the look on my men face when I tried it on, I had to buy it! We then did an awful lot of damage in the Hugo Boss store (finally found a Hugo store that carries the women business suits) and hit the Burberry hard. When we started dating, D didn’t understand my designer mania, I am afraid I converted him and now he won’t accept to wear anything that isn’t hand-made or labeled.
New Year Eve:
Hosted a party at our place! We had fewer turnovers than we thought, but the people that came, left quite happy! I had a lot of fun and I believe this is a general consensus!
Big NEWs:
My friend from the awkwardness of life has popped the question, he’s engaged! And a dear friend of mine asked me to go at the bridal fair with her as she and her boyfriend have been ring shopping! So exciting! I love weddings.
The SAD new:
I am worried for my little boy Astro. When his baby teeth fell, some stayed. When his adult teeth started to grow, they were all crooked. We went to so many vets trying to find a solution for him and his pain. Most of the vets in Calgary are downright thieves! They were asking for so much money that a month of salary wouldn’t have covered it (AND Director of security don’t come cheap!) We thought we may have to put him down since it was way over priced… I simply could not fathom the idea. I cried so much. On the day we had to book the appointment for the euthanasia, I called every vet in a 50km circle around Calgary and found a hero; Dr. Stephan Porostocky at the Killarney Cat hospital represent the ultimate animal lover and ethical Dr. He told us he could do everything that Astro requires for less than $2k and that those that tried to overcharge were greedy. When he told me he could do it (Cat dentistry isn’t a common skill) I broke down and cried with relief. He’s in surgery tomorrow, I’ll cross my fingers that everything will be fine. Think of him!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Well, he’s got some redneck in him.
We tried to avoid buying a second vehicle for a long time as D wanted to keep commuting on his bike as it ensures he gets some training in. Well, it has been quite cold here for the last few weeks and D found it quite hard to ride his bike as I could not drop him and pick him up since my customer were all far from downtown and the opposite direction as where he was doing his contract. Also, I had to be there by 6 am so that would not work anyway.
Anyhow, the redneck comment comes from his vehicle choice….. He got himself a pickup truck! Not the standard truck you’d see around, a big black truck with a gettho sticker and that is jacked up a bit and look mean. Sigh… I married a redneck.
Anyhow, the redneck comment comes from his vehicle choice….. He got himself a pickup truck! Not the standard truck you’d see around, a big black truck with a gettho sticker and that is jacked up a bit and look mean. Sigh… I married a redneck.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
1 year
It has been 1 year since I became Ms.D wife.
Woot!!
What a great year, I don't think I've ever been that happy!
Woot!!
What a great year, I don't think I've ever been that happy!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
How to look ridiculous 101
D and I went to a restaurant this Tuesday. It’s called the Flat Iron and it’s in the N.E. I went there because it is close to where D is finishing up a contract. I was surprised by the décor, its a little mix of Joey’s, Fuel and Moxies. I liked it and I loved the massive 3 sided fireplaces. It was warm and cozy to sit next to it yet; we were still in urban contemporary surroundings.
I had the maple glazed pork tenderloin with green beans, finger potatoes and grainy mustard. It was perfect! (I know, this is drifting closely to an entry I should have put in my food blog).
Anyhow, the how to look ridiculous 101 gave a chuckle to half a dozen of men while it made me giggles nervously. It also made me realize I work way too much and the life-extension I carry everywhere (A.K.A. Blackberry) has to be left in the purse more often so that I’ll avoid embarrassing situation like Tuesday.
Here we go: As we were leaving the restaurant, I started following D thinking he was getting to the door. I, as addicted to this “you shall be reachable 24/7 and work at all time” as it can, started answering work emails and typing back all while walking behind D. Few seconds later…. I hear giggles, then a very audible sigh from D and feel him gently pushing me away and telling me: “Not in here”. I look up…. Fuck! I am in the men washroom, there are half a dozen men laughing at me, my face is beet red and I struggle to get out – stupid contemporary design that has toilet look like labyrinths.
Once out, while waiting for D to come out, 2-3 of said men walk by, wink and giggle…
Ridiculous 101… indeed.
I had the maple glazed pork tenderloin with green beans, finger potatoes and grainy mustard. It was perfect! (I know, this is drifting closely to an entry I should have put in my food blog).
Anyhow, the how to look ridiculous 101 gave a chuckle to half a dozen of men while it made me giggles nervously. It also made me realize I work way too much and the life-extension I carry everywhere (A.K.A. Blackberry) has to be left in the purse more often so that I’ll avoid embarrassing situation like Tuesday.
Here we go: As we were leaving the restaurant, I started following D thinking he was getting to the door. I, as addicted to this “you shall be reachable 24/7 and work at all time” as it can, started answering work emails and typing back all while walking behind D. Few seconds later…. I hear giggles, then a very audible sigh from D and feel him gently pushing me away and telling me: “Not in here”. I look up…. Fuck! I am in the men washroom, there are half a dozen men laughing at me, my face is beet red and I struggle to get out – stupid contemporary design that has toilet look like labyrinths.
Once out, while waiting for D to come out, 2-3 of said men walk by, wink and giggle…
Ridiculous 101… indeed.
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