Back in 2003 I was still living at home. I wanted a puppy so badly. I feel bad saying this, but our dog Otto was just old. He wasn't really him anymore, he was more so a fixture in the house that would get lost outside because he was blind and he couldn't hear very well. Cam and myself had made a trip up to Edmonton to visit my sister, Cam had some interview for the ministry of Alberta to go fire fighting with them. There was this little black pug/boston terrier at PJ pets (quick note, I would never buy a puppy from there). I was so in love with him and the way he was terrorizing the other puppy that was in his kennel with him. He was just cute. I wasn't prepared to spend $1200 on a dog. So we had to leave him behind and finish our shopping. I knew in the back of my mind that a pug was the type of dog that I wanted from then on. we ended up heading back home to Nelson without a puppy :o( I was a little sad that I didn't rescue this little guy from the horror of living in PJ Pets. Once we got home I made a deal with Cam, if when we go back to Edmonton near the of the month, and that little boston/pug was still there I was allowed to buy him. The end of the month came and we made another trip up to Edmonton for Cam to do a fitness test with the ministry. The puppy was no longer at the store. I was a little sad, but I really didn't want to pay the price that they were going to make me pay for him. So back to Nelson we went.
I started researching and learning about the pug breed. I searched the internet for information and tips for training and taking care of them. Delicate little buggers, but worth it in the end. The good definitely outweighed the bad. Now the trick was finding myself a little puppy. Again I searched the internet. Finally one day I came across this ad on the internet; Edmonton Journal classifieds. I thought I would give them a call and see if they still had some puppies available. They did!!!
After conversing with the lady and figuring out that they were not a puppy mill, and that they usually don't have to put ads in the paper to sell their puppies, I was overjoyed that I had a very good chance at getting a new puppy. They only had two males, and one female left. The female was the one that I wanted, however, there was a family coming over that night to look at her and possibly take her home with them. So I told the lady that I would gladly take the male. I would prefer a female but I would still love a male, but I would think about it and get back to her in an hour. After an hour I called the lady back and the family had already come and gone to look at the puppies, and they decided to take the male that was slated to come to me. I couldn't be happier because that meant that I could have the little girl that I wanted. I guess they didn't like how busy this little girl really was. Most children want a cuddly puppy, one that they can hold and pet. Well this little girl doesn't have any of that with strangers. She gets to excited when new people come that she just wants to play with them.
I told the girl I would take her and I would be sending my sister over to pick her up. And that is exactly what happened. Danielle and Ryan went over to the lady's house to get my puppy. So, they had her for a little while before they brought her to me in Nelson. I can still remember the first time our eyes met. It was love at first sight. We have been inseparable since. The rest with us is history.... I love my pug, she loves me and it is odd how attached you grow to these little creatures that you take into your life and care for. I am hoping that she stays young forever and that I will always have her. It is true what they say..... once you go pug you never go back :o) I believe that, I know for me and Cam that we will always have a pug in our lives. They have such a personality that is indescribable.
I love my pug.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
29 Days and Counting
I feel like I am cloud nine right about now. I haven't really been part of many weddings, other than being a guest. So, when I started planning mine I didn't really know what to expect, or to expect from others. So I have found myself just going with it and going through the motions of planning this. I like to use magazines, book, online advice just to confirm things for myself that I am not completely out to left field with planning this wedding. Actually I am lying, my sister is my source for planning the wedding. Without her I would be months behind schedule for doing things. She likes to make sure I stay on top of it and get the things done that I have to get done. She likes to give me time frames that I have to get things done. Usually I am compliant with her and make sure they are done, but I do get distracted easily. There aren't enough words in the English vocabulary to express my appreciation for my sister. My family and wedding party have also been such a huge help with the planning and organizing all as well.
I am constantly finding myself second guessing decisions that I make, and making numerous lists. I think I write a new list each day of different things that I have to do. I only have a few more weekends to go and I am confident that all will be done and all will go well. I have to make a few sacrifices along the way, like getting up early with Cam on Saturdays to drive him to work so that I can have access to the vehicle for the day. With only a few weeks before I go home for the wedding there are all those last minute tasks that need to be accomplished and because I work 8-5 everyday that conflicts with many other businesses that have the same hours. So that leaves me Saturdays. Saturdays I brew a big pot of coffee and confine myself into my wedding room and jot down all the things I have to get done, and do them till I am done. I tend to be easily distracted by different things.
The dog usually likes to bother me for walks so I often feel compelled to go out for walks (which I have been very delinquent with lately... sorry Zoe)Then I am hungry so then I have to make something to eat, and the list will go on and the distractions will keep arising. So I guess in hindsight it is for the best that I am up at 6:30 in the morning to drive Cam to work so that I have a good portion of the day to do things before stores open.
I am so excited for these last few weeks before we go home for the wedding. I plan on taking everything for what it is and enjoy every second because this time only happens once in a life time so I want to enjoy it while I have it. I can plan for Australia and the rest of our lives together after the wedding.
I am constantly finding myself second guessing decisions that I make, and making numerous lists. I think I write a new list each day of different things that I have to do. I only have a few more weekends to go and I am confident that all will be done and all will go well. I have to make a few sacrifices along the way, like getting up early with Cam on Saturdays to drive him to work so that I can have access to the vehicle for the day. With only a few weeks before I go home for the wedding there are all those last minute tasks that need to be accomplished and because I work 8-5 everyday that conflicts with many other businesses that have the same hours. So that leaves me Saturdays. Saturdays I brew a big pot of coffee and confine myself into my wedding room and jot down all the things I have to get done, and do them till I am done. I tend to be easily distracted by different things.
The dog usually likes to bother me for walks so I often feel compelled to go out for walks (which I have been very delinquent with lately... sorry Zoe)Then I am hungry so then I have to make something to eat, and the list will go on and the distractions will keep arising. So I guess in hindsight it is for the best that I am up at 6:30 in the morning to drive Cam to work so that I have a good portion of the day to do things before stores open.
I am so excited for these last few weeks before we go home for the wedding. I plan on taking everything for what it is and enjoy every second because this time only happens once in a life time so I want to enjoy it while I have it. I can plan for Australia and the rest of our lives together after the wedding.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Thinking meme.....
Alrighty Christie you tagged me because you wanted to know..... here we go:
Four things that I have learned or experienced in the last four years
1. Number one would probably have to be experiencing my engagement. I am so fortunate that I have found the love of my life and after this summer will be married and starting a whole new adventure together which I am hoping includes more puppies and children. So with an engagement comes the planning of the big day. Things for me have come relatively easy so I have been able to enjoy every moment of it. I haven't had too many stresses, and again I thank my sister for that one. She was living with me for the majority of my engagement; therefore, we were able to sit down almost nightly to plan and decide on things and run ideas by each other. We somehow got way ahead of ourselves with the planning that it has made things so much easier for us now as we are getting closer to the date.
2. Deciding to go back to school and take Dental Assisting. I am so happy in my job and my career that I have taken. It is so satisfying being able to help people. I remember one case, once we finished the appointment she started crying. This lady had lost most of her teeth when she had bone cancer. We were able to give her back her full smile with implants and some crown and bridgework. She felt like she could smile again and not be judged based on her teeth. I find that people tend to be quite vain when it comes to their teeth, but why not? Teeth are the first thing that people see when you smile at them. :o) (sorry I might be a bit bias when it comes to this topic)
3. I have learned that like my mother, and my grandmother, I have a panic disorder. I was very ill for most of last summer. I didn't know what was happening to me or my body. I was so consumed with trying to figure out what was going on and why that it was occupying most of my life. Then finally my mom told me that you can't spend your time trying to figure out why it is happening, you have to accept that it is happening and learn to cope with it and live with it or it will run your whole life. So with the tremendous help of my fiancee Cam, and my sister Danielle, and others of course but these two were living with me every day with it, I somehow managed to accept it and deal with it. I am now able to feel them coming on and will be able to control them and not let them get out of control. I am so thankful for the support that I have at home to help me through my rough times. I have Cam and he is my everything and I truly believe that I would be curled up in a ball most days hiding from the world if it weren't for him and his never ending love and support.
4. Last but not least..... Zoe. I have got to say this is the biggest factor in my life that I never expected. When I talked both my mom and Cam into allowing me to get her I never realized what this little pug had in store for me. In the first few months of having her, she managed to poison herself, get stepped on, be bitten by an ant.... oh the list goes on. She has taught me the meaning of patients. I never realized how much puppies can be like having children in some ways. They require a lot of attention and training, daily face washes, exercise, they need to be fed.... oh the list is never ending. But I love my pug and all the joy she brings to me on a daily basis. She is so intuitive to how I am feeling if I have had a bad day or a great day. She knows and she knows exactly what to do to fix the problem, or just put a smile on my face. I love my pug!!
Four things that I want to try and do in the next four years
1. GO TO AUSTRALIA!!! If all goes according to plan, Cameron and myself will be headed off to Australia for the month of January. I am so excited. I don't know what else to say about that other than I'm going to Australia.
2. Buy a house. With the housing market the way it is here in Edmonton Cam and myself have decided to move back to BC. We figure if we are going into debt we should just buy where we want to end up anyways and start paying off that house. But honestly who knows where this world will lead us.
3. Have children. I have always wanted children, so maybe within the next four years I will have the joy of little ones running around our house.
4. Pull off this wedding in August. As far as I know mostly everything is in place, but the way I see it at this point is that as long as all the legal stuff is done and at the end of the day Cam and I are married that is all that matters. The rest is just a big expensive party that we are hosting.
Four things that I have learned or experienced in the last four years
1. Number one would probably have to be experiencing my engagement. I am so fortunate that I have found the love of my life and after this summer will be married and starting a whole new adventure together which I am hoping includes more puppies and children. So with an engagement comes the planning of the big day. Things for me have come relatively easy so I have been able to enjoy every moment of it. I haven't had too many stresses, and again I thank my sister for that one. She was living with me for the majority of my engagement; therefore, we were able to sit down almost nightly to plan and decide on things and run ideas by each other. We somehow got way ahead of ourselves with the planning that it has made things so much easier for us now as we are getting closer to the date.
2. Deciding to go back to school and take Dental Assisting. I am so happy in my job and my career that I have taken. It is so satisfying being able to help people. I remember one case, once we finished the appointment she started crying. This lady had lost most of her teeth when she had bone cancer. We were able to give her back her full smile with implants and some crown and bridgework. She felt like she could smile again and not be judged based on her teeth. I find that people tend to be quite vain when it comes to their teeth, but why not? Teeth are the first thing that people see when you smile at them. :o) (sorry I might be a bit bias when it comes to this topic)
3. I have learned that like my mother, and my grandmother, I have a panic disorder. I was very ill for most of last summer. I didn't know what was happening to me or my body. I was so consumed with trying to figure out what was going on and why that it was occupying most of my life. Then finally my mom told me that you can't spend your time trying to figure out why it is happening, you have to accept that it is happening and learn to cope with it and live with it or it will run your whole life. So with the tremendous help of my fiancee Cam, and my sister Danielle, and others of course but these two were living with me every day with it, I somehow managed to accept it and deal with it. I am now able to feel them coming on and will be able to control them and not let them get out of control. I am so thankful for the support that I have at home to help me through my rough times. I have Cam and he is my everything and I truly believe that I would be curled up in a ball most days hiding from the world if it weren't for him and his never ending love and support.
4. Last but not least..... Zoe. I have got to say this is the biggest factor in my life that I never expected. When I talked both my mom and Cam into allowing me to get her I never realized what this little pug had in store for me. In the first few months of having her, she managed to poison herself, get stepped on, be bitten by an ant.... oh the list goes on. She has taught me the meaning of patients. I never realized how much puppies can be like having children in some ways. They require a lot of attention and training, daily face washes, exercise, they need to be fed.... oh the list is never ending. But I love my pug and all the joy she brings to me on a daily basis. She is so intuitive to how I am feeling if I have had a bad day or a great day. She knows and she knows exactly what to do to fix the problem, or just put a smile on my face. I love my pug!!
Four things that I want to try and do in the next four years
1. GO TO AUSTRALIA!!! If all goes according to plan, Cameron and myself will be headed off to Australia for the month of January. I am so excited. I don't know what else to say about that other than I'm going to Australia.
2. Buy a house. With the housing market the way it is here in Edmonton Cam and myself have decided to move back to BC. We figure if we are going into debt we should just buy where we want to end up anyways and start paying off that house. But honestly who knows where this world will lead us.
3. Have children. I have always wanted children, so maybe within the next four years I will have the joy of little ones running around our house.
4. Pull off this wedding in August. As far as I know mostly everything is in place, but the way I see it at this point is that as long as all the legal stuff is done and at the end of the day Cam and I are married that is all that matters. The rest is just a big expensive party that we are hosting.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Lazy Blogger
I am such a lazy blogger, and to those who read my ramblings I apologize. Things have been a little crazy since the wedding became only 4 months away. SO much has happened and gone on. My lifestyle has changed, and some life decisions have been made. I am so excited for the wedding and what is to come after. In the past month I was given a bachelorette party, so I will have to get the disc from my sister so that I can post some pictures on here for people to see. So don't give up on me yet, I have stories to tell. I just need a moment of quite with a BIG cup of coffee and give'er.
Till then.....
Till then.....
Monday, May 28, 2007
A great weekend!!
How great of a feeling is it when you have such a great weekend. Unfortunately Cam and I spent a lot of money over the course of three days, but in the end it was all worth it. Our weekend started with a few drinks with some friends of ours out at West Edmonton Mall. Pretty relaxing environment and good company always makes for a good evening.
Saturday we woke up early because we knew we had a lot of things that we wanted to accomplish throughout the day. First we went to Sears to do up a little gift registry for the wedding. I mostly did it for my shower because people have been asking my mom where we were registered for gifts, and the truth is, is that I don't want gifts I rather have gift cards from places like Sears, or Home Depot because we have everything that we need really, but there are a few costly items that we want. Oh well, so after being harassed by my mom for a while I decided to do it. It wasn't as painful as Cam and I thought it was going to be. Which is good. After we completed that task we were off to get some stuff for me for my new bike. I needed a helmet, but I ended up getting a camelback as well. Cam also needed a new bike pump for at home. So after that we went to go and get Charlie and oil change, which ended up taking longer than anticipated only because we had the fuel filter changed as well. SO he is a very happy little car!! Once we were finished with Mr. Lube we went over the Independent Jewelers to pick out our wedding bands. I won't divulge what the bands look like only because it will be a surprise to those at the wedding ;o) They also polished up my engagement ring, so it sparkles again!! We then went home and had some lunch then we were off to pick up my new bike. Once we got to my cousins house we sat out on the beach and visited for a little bit, then it was on our way home to take our dog out for a walk. On our way back from our walk we ran into a very nice elder man. I didn't realize how long we were there talking to him. But I felt good after we left because he lives by himself with his dog, so I am sure the human interaction he received from Cam and myself made his night :o) Once we got home we were both bagged so it was pretty much chill and watch tv then off to bed.
Sunday started just as early as Saturday because I wanted to get to Costco before the craziness started that usually transpires on a Sunday morning there. Once we finished there we went to Save on Foods to finish up the rest of our shopping, we then donated $20.00 to the Breast Cancer Foundation and we got two hotdogs, and 2 pops in exchange. Not to bad of a deal if you ask me ;o) Anyways so once we completed that we went home and unloaded groceries and then got our stuff together and went out for a 1.5 hour bike ride. My butt sure is sore today from it, but it was worth it. Cam and I rode around and we chatted about some big life changes that are going to be going on with us soon enough. Once we got home we packed up our stuff for supper and headed over to my sisters and Ryans place for a bbq. It was a perfect way and supper to end our fantastic weekend.
I am looking forward to many more weekends full of events that Cam and I get to do together. This will be our first summer together full time. He is usually out fighting fires by now. At first I worried that I would get sick of him being around, only because I am so accustom to him being gone and having to do things by myself, but after this weekend I am very excited to see what will happen this summer.
Saturday we woke up early because we knew we had a lot of things that we wanted to accomplish throughout the day. First we went to Sears to do up a little gift registry for the wedding. I mostly did it for my shower because people have been asking my mom where we were registered for gifts, and the truth is, is that I don't want gifts I rather have gift cards from places like Sears, or Home Depot because we have everything that we need really, but there are a few costly items that we want. Oh well, so after being harassed by my mom for a while I decided to do it. It wasn't as painful as Cam and I thought it was going to be. Which is good. After we completed that task we were off to get some stuff for me for my new bike. I needed a helmet, but I ended up getting a camelback as well. Cam also needed a new bike pump for at home. So after that we went to go and get Charlie and oil change, which ended up taking longer than anticipated only because we had the fuel filter changed as well. SO he is a very happy little car!! Once we were finished with Mr. Lube we went over the Independent Jewelers to pick out our wedding bands. I won't divulge what the bands look like only because it will be a surprise to those at the wedding ;o) They also polished up my engagement ring, so it sparkles again!! We then went home and had some lunch then we were off to pick up my new bike. Once we got to my cousins house we sat out on the beach and visited for a little bit, then it was on our way home to take our dog out for a walk. On our way back from our walk we ran into a very nice elder man. I didn't realize how long we were there talking to him. But I felt good after we left because he lives by himself with his dog, so I am sure the human interaction he received from Cam and myself made his night :o) Once we got home we were both bagged so it was pretty much chill and watch tv then off to bed.
Sunday started just as early as Saturday because I wanted to get to Costco before the craziness started that usually transpires on a Sunday morning there. Once we finished there we went to Save on Foods to finish up the rest of our shopping, we then donated $20.00 to the Breast Cancer Foundation and we got two hotdogs, and 2 pops in exchange. Not to bad of a deal if you ask me ;o) Anyways so once we completed that we went home and unloaded groceries and then got our stuff together and went out for a 1.5 hour bike ride. My butt sure is sore today from it, but it was worth it. Cam and I rode around and we chatted about some big life changes that are going to be going on with us soon enough. Once we got home we packed up our stuff for supper and headed over to my sisters and Ryans place for a bbq. It was a perfect way and supper to end our fantastic weekend.
I am looking forward to many more weekends full of events that Cam and I get to do together. This will be our first summer together full time. He is usually out fighting fires by now. At first I worried that I would get sick of him being around, only because I am so accustom to him being gone and having to do things by myself, but after this weekend I am very excited to see what will happen this summer.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
4 Months
I only have 4 months to continue to pull off this wedding. Most of the work is done, just the little details left. Still no high stress is coming my way. I get to wear my dress today, because I am going to go and get it altered. I am so excited to get to put the dress on again! It is so beautiful and I wish I could wear it all the time. It might be harder to part with it after the wedding than I would expect. My bachelorette party is quickly coming up, then soon after that the wedding shower. I am so excited I just don't know what I am going to wear yet. I have ideas though :o) I just got back this past weekend from Nelson. It was so much fun to go home for the weekend. I brought along a friend from work with me. So we made it into a girls road trip. The roads were a little scary going from Red Deer into Calgary, but after that it was smooth sailing. Made back some good time ;o) The way home was great, except I had only had one hour sleep the night before, and Meghann only had 1.5........ so needless to say we were both in need of some rest, but we made it back safe and sound.
My mother comes up to Edmonton for a visit in a few weeks here. I will have to put her to work to do a bunch of wedding stuff while I am at work. Keep her occupied. I don't really have much else to report. My life right now is pretty plain. Cam starts his new job on Monday so that is really good. He won't be as pouty anymore about being bored with school. He will actually be out in the field working and making some money. Then soon after that we will be looking into buying a house. I can't wait to buy a house and make it ours. Hopefully we can find something that will have a back yard for our little pugorita!
I apologize to those who read my blog often, I have been lazy on posting things that have been going on. I guess I will have to take some time this weekend and catch you all up. Till then back to work I go :o)
My mother comes up to Edmonton for a visit in a few weeks here. I will have to put her to work to do a bunch of wedding stuff while I am at work. Keep her occupied. I don't really have much else to report. My life right now is pretty plain. Cam starts his new job on Monday so that is really good. He won't be as pouty anymore about being bored with school. He will actually be out in the field working and making some money. Then soon after that we will be looking into buying a house. I can't wait to buy a house and make it ours. Hopefully we can find something that will have a back yard for our little pugorita!
I apologize to those who read my blog often, I have been lazy on posting things that have been going on. I guess I will have to take some time this weekend and catch you all up. Till then back to work I go :o)
Friday, April 13, 2007
Every Morning
Good Morning,
Every morning (during the weekdays) I ride the bus to work. I take the same bus almost every day. The number 3. If I am lucky Cam will take the bus with me half way. I see the same people almost everyday. I call them the regulars. There is a lady who sits in her designated seat and keeps her bag beside her so no one can sit there till one of her fellow bus mates gets on later on down the road. Then there is this other man who sits right up front so that he can talk to the bus driver about who knows what. It is painful to listen to this man some mornings, thank goodness for my nano. There are many other people who are regulars as well. This morning was a heart warming moment for me on the bus. There is this man who takes the bus every morning to work I would assume. He isn't a business man or anything like that I think he is more a labourer, lower income kind of individual who may be in his 50s. A very nice man from what I have gathered from taking the bus with him for months. He waves and says hi to all the kids on the bus and chats with different people all the time. There is a mother who rides the bus most mornings with her baby in a stroller, and her daughter can walk on her own. When they get to their stop the bus driver gets out and helps this lady with the stroller down the steps. Then the mother comes back to the bus and grabbes the little girl from the bus, and as she swings her from the bus the little girl says "weeeeeeeee!!!!" it is very cute. This is a morning ritual for them and it usually puts a smile on most peoples faces. This morning he got on the bus, and sat beside the mother. As the mother and the little girl, and baby were getting off the bus the girl paused and gave this man a huge hug :o) This was such a precious thing to see seen as it is Friday the 13th and all. I am having a great day because of them. It always amazes me how non prejudice young children can be.
Every morning (during the weekdays) I ride the bus to work. I take the same bus almost every day. The number 3. If I am lucky Cam will take the bus with me half way. I see the same people almost everyday. I call them the regulars. There is a lady who sits in her designated seat and keeps her bag beside her so no one can sit there till one of her fellow bus mates gets on later on down the road. Then there is this other man who sits right up front so that he can talk to the bus driver about who knows what. It is painful to listen to this man some mornings, thank goodness for my nano. There are many other people who are regulars as well. This morning was a heart warming moment for me on the bus. There is this man who takes the bus every morning to work I would assume. He isn't a business man or anything like that I think he is more a labourer, lower income kind of individual who may be in his 50s. A very nice man from what I have gathered from taking the bus with him for months. He waves and says hi to all the kids on the bus and chats with different people all the time. There is a mother who rides the bus most mornings with her baby in a stroller, and her daughter can walk on her own. When they get to their stop the bus driver gets out and helps this lady with the stroller down the steps. Then the mother comes back to the bus and grabbes the little girl from the bus, and as she swings her from the bus the little girl says "weeeeeeeee!!!!" it is very cute. This is a morning ritual for them and it usually puts a smile on most peoples faces. This morning he got on the bus, and sat beside the mother. As the mother and the little girl, and baby were getting off the bus the girl paused and gave this man a huge hug :o) This was such a precious thing to see seen as it is Friday the 13th and all. I am having a great day because of them. It always amazes me how non prejudice young children can be.
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