To Do List:

Do laundry so I have clothes next week: Check

Pack for weekend: Check

Clean Kitchen so the husband has a clean house to come home to next week: Check

Buy Dress (es) for Sister's Wedding: Check-er-oonie!

That's right, I FINALLY got out there and found the PERFECT dress. There were a few choices that were alright, and one black v-neck long slinky black dress that I thought was the one. I had procured Becky to assist in the avoidance of the, "Ohmigawd, I cannot believe that she's wearing that pink skirt with a green tank top!", syndrome, that I have become accustomed to.

I thought that we were about finished, and was preparing to choose between some teal blue flowered thing (It wasn't really that bad) and the black number, when she pulled this navy blue dress with small white polka-dots off the rack. I was REALLY skeptical at first. I would have NEVER in a million years chosen it for myself.

She insisted that I give it a shot. The minute I slid it on, I knew it was THE ONE! It fit like a dream. It has this gather at the bust that draws attention away from my 'footballer shoulders'. Bonus! We grabbed a white shrug and some white accessories to go with the dress. Becky described it well by saying that it was an early sixties / Jackie O. looking dress.

Best part! They were on sale!!! I bought both the navy perfection, the shrug, the black dress (because you always need a black dress, and I don't have a 'grown-up black dress'), two bracelets and earrings and still spent less than $130.00. That's it!

Great afternoon! Great company! Thanks Girl for all your help. This could not have been done without you!

Happy Thursday

Thirteen Things this week that make me smile: 1. I Love summer! 2. Slurpees are half price at the 7-11 near my house! 3. Only one sleep until Travis starts his holidays and we head out of town for a week. 4. My baby sister is getting married in ONLY 8 DAYS!!! 5. My "new" haircolour looks Fantastic! (It's just new hilights, but they are spiffy! 6. My other sister and her boyfriend are moved into their new apartment in Sutherland. That means more visits :-) 7. Baby Kaylee and I had another visit this week. (That would make anyone happy though!) 8. I ran all of my errands this week, and still had tons of free time to read my new book, Anybody out there By Marian Keyes. (I'm almost finished!) 9. I got a belated birthday gift, a LaSenza gift card! Mamma needs some new undies! :-) 10. I had a GREAT interview and I got a job offer! 11. I cleaned out a bunch of our "Trash" and turned it into some other people's treasures through Saskatoon Freecyclers. If you aren't a member of your Community's Freecycle group, JOIN IT!!! 12. While cleaning said "trash", I found a book that I thought I had lost. It's the Guests of War Trilogy by Kit Pearson. Great story about a British girl who is sent to live in Canada during WWII. 13. I donated blood this morning. That always makes me feel good inside! Have a great Long weekend! No matter what day you celebrate, July 1st or the 4th, celebrate safely, and we'll see each other next week!

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It's Freaking Hot Outside!

And I Love It!

It's perfect summer weather. The sun is out, there is a small breeze and the air is thick with humidity! Oh Yeah! I'd take this weather over a cold, blizzardy day in January in a heartbeat!

All's well in my World right now...

My interview went very well, I think. I was kind of cheating though, because they know me and they know my style, so I think that the "interview" was basically a formality. I hope that I did myself good...

Think happy thoughts for me :-)

I'm going back outside now. It's too nice to be inside right now.

Insomnia sucks!

Folks, It's well past 2 AM and I'm wide awake. I am excited because I have an interview for a sure-thing job tomorrow in a place where I am eager to go. I cannot wait to tell the details, but I'll have to wait.

I am in Clothes Shopping Denial. If my sisters or my Mom are reading this - Stop Now!!!

I have yet to buy an outfit to wear to my sister's wedding on July 8. No big deal, I've got a week and some... WRONG!

I have today, Thursday and part of Friday. I am going to my family's reunion on Friday night and staying there until Sunday, Driving to Assiniboia with my family on Monday (Clothes shopping ability in Assiniboia=ZERO - Unless I drive to either Moose Jaw or Regina... Idea, Maybe... night not have time though.) And I spend the rest of the week preparing for the wedding. Cooking, baking, decorating, the usual stuff.

I need to get my butt in gear on that one. I just hate buying clothes for myself. I can make a great outfit for someone else, or pick clothes for boys with NO PROBLEM!!! I just cannot seem to dress myself AT ALL! I pick the worst colours or unflattering cuts or styles. And I cannot accessorize for myself either. My sister Jennifer has told me time and time again to just go into a store and tell the sales people: "This is what I want. Bring it to me in multiple colours and lengths!" This doesn't work for me. I'll end up taking 7 times my budget home, it looks like crap on me, and it all ends up in a closet never worn.

Does anyone want to go shopping? I need the voice of reason to go along and keep me out of paisley or fuschia or puce taffeta capri's :-)

My Favorite Episode

"HELL diddily ding dong crap!"

Anyone know which episode of The Simpsons this came from? Hint: It's an older one (Season eight) and it's said to almost every character in the show on someone's front lawn. I'll put the answer in the comments.

This line always makes me giggle. It makes me think of my Brothers Casey and Michael. They would always say that line and wait for my Mom to yell because they had said both 'Hell' and 'Crap'. Good Times :-)

What are your favorite lines or whole episodes?

If you can't go to church...

...You have the church come to you! At 3:30AM Saturday night, there was a church moving down the street. It was quite the spectacle. There were Saskatoon City Police escorting the procession.

Shaw cable and the City Power vehicles were milling around too. It was a neat thing to see. I'm not sure where it's final destination was, but I'm sure that it was a long drive :-)

Thursday 13!

Since I missed last week, here's a good excuse:

Thirteen Reasons why I didn't do a 13 List last week:

1. I was Tired from my birthday party.

2. Ok, I was actually Hung over... not tired.

3. I was too busy Quitting my job.

4. (Which I am happy not going to anymore, by the Way!!!)

5. I was too busy making tea in my new white teapot.

6. I was Reading.

7. I was trying to find an apartment for my sister who is now moving to Saskatoon. (She's got a great one now, thanks to moi!)

8. I was watching Sex and the City, and I got so caught up in the drama with Mr. Big, that I forgot to do anything! (Chris Noth is so hot, he should be illegal!)

9. I was writing my newest novel, Confessions of a Non-Heiress: How I Became the New Paris Hilton. (You can buy it on Amazon.com)

10. I was washing my hair.

11. I couldn't post anything because I lost my voice! (Bonus points if you can actually prove that I didn't :-)

12. I was too upset by the loss of Laguna Beach for the summer.

13. I was much too busy treating my Spring Fever. Careful, it's contagious.

I'm really sorry that I missed you all last week, and I hope that I gave you a laugh this week to make up for it!

Reality Television Night

Lauren (L.C. from Laguna Beach) is the Star of her own spin-off show that aired tonight. The Hills looks like it will be just as entertaining as Laguna was.

My sister Jennifer got me hooked on Laguna Beach, a show about a group of rich kids living in Laguna Beach, CA. The finale of season two was last week.

This new show follows LC as she gets an Internship at Teen Vogue and works her way through Fashion School.

Should be mindless MTV entertainment. :-)

PLUS!!!! Big Brother 7 All Stars starts tonight! Must go now, the show is about to start. Julie Chen is calling!

Look what came in the mail today...

Good news! But the bad news... The Visa bill came too. :-)

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads out there!

I called my Dad tonight and got to tell him the story of my new-found free time :-)

He's pretty excited for me. I won't really say much more until I cash my last paycheque, and then I can share the rest of the sordid details. Needless to say, things are going to take an interesting turn around here.

In other news, Travis threw me a Suprise bash on Saturday. We went to the Q-Room and played some pool and had a great time watching The Oilers Kick some serious butt.

Josh and Tiffany bought me a present. I got The O.C. Board Game! Now we can hang out and prove just how addicted we are to the show by spouting off random facts and details to win points !!! It will make for some fun evenings with them :-) Thanks guys!

Whoo Hoo!

The work thing is solved! Yee haw! I came out of a meeting at 3:00 this afternoon happier than I ever have been!

So I attempt to give my notice all day. I'm informed at 1:45 that I've got a "sit down" with the boss at 3. I went in expecting the worst; I came out feeling like I had just scammed them out of 2 weeks pay. I am done working for "the evil empire" as of tomorrow. I basically get 5 weeks severance pay. That is fantastic! I'm leaving on somewhat good terms. I mean I'm leaving on MY TERMS! and no one's feelings got hurt. I love my union!

On a happy note, 5 weeks of pay means that I can take some time and find something that I want to do, instead of something that I have to do.

I am ecstatic!

HELP PLEASE!!!

My Fellow Bloggers,

I beg of you all for help! I am writing my letter of Resignation to free myself from an evil corporation and all that I can think to say is:

Dear Sirs and Ladies, (If you are actually ever called that)

Guess what? I've had enough of your crap. You can find someone else to shit on, because as of June 30th, 2006 I will no longer work here. I expect to recieve my final paycheque on or before July 6th, 2006.

Up Yours with Love,

The_yecart

P.S. - I've been stealing paperclips and pens. The gluesticks are next!

Somehow, I don't think that will fly... And besides, even if I've left a job before, It's been under happier circumstances and I never had to write something while biting my tongue. I've NEVER burned a bridge with a possible reference and although, I doubt I will use these guys as one, I still can't give them a "F-You" letter (Even If It's Deserved)

PLEASE, I beg of all of you, help a sister out! If you have any good lines that I can use, send them my way! The_yecart@yahoo.com or in the comments! This letter will be written by 8:30 PM tonight! Come hell or high water, I'm outta here!

EDIT: So it's now way too late to be up, but I have written a lovely letter that calmly states my leaving in soft, gentle words... For Now!!! I will be writing a slightly more bold letter to my supervisor's supervisor stating exactly why I am leaving and giving examples in a calm and logical manner. Tomorrow is not the time for those points. Thanks for the GREAT suggestions, some are in the letter for tomorrow, and some are in the one for 2 weeks from now :-)

Thanks to Becky for proofing my letter tonight!

The Lake House

I am slowly recovering from the joy of Kaylee's birth this week. What excitement! Plus, she came with that "new baby smell", and who isn't a sucker for that? :-) I've got oodles of pictures, but I'm going to get permission before I post them. (Kim and Curtis have already filled a memory card, I'm sure!)

I'm sure that we all have seen the ads for the new Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves movie, The Lake House. If you haven't, it appears to be about a boy and a girl who live at the same lakehouse, but two years apart from each other. The mailbox has some kind of time portal that allows them to write letters to each other. Of course they fall in love, but because of the time difference, they cannot be together... Or can they???

I really want to go see this movie. I've been hinting to the Husband since I saw the first trailer. He doesn't appear to be jumping for it the same way I am though. I still have a few days to twist his arm though ;-)

I'm An AUNTIE!!!!

I thought I'd share my happiness with all of you!

At 6:07 PM Today, June 13th (my 26th Birthday) Kim gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby Grrrl :-) Kaylee Ann is 7lbs 7oz, and 19" long. I hear that she has lots of hair too!

Kaylee will be spoiled today and every June 13th from now onward because we are now official birthday buddies! Congratulations Kim and Curtis!

New Design...

...What do you think? Honestly. Feedback is always welcome here!

I just wanted a change for my b-day. Travis says that it's really girly. I'm not so sure. I think it's more fun.

A letter to Kim's baby:

Hey baby!!! You have to be born tomorrow, remember? Your Mommy and I had a talk and we (meaning me, Auntie Tracey) decided that you would be born on my birthday, so that I could spoil you rotten!

I hope that you are born tomorrow sometime, but truthfully, even if you don't come tomorrow, we are all just really glad that you are on your way. You will be so loved! We are all excited to meet you, and hold you, and spoil you silly! Your Mommy and Daddy both already love you so much, and their friends and family do too.

Please just come real soon. Don't wait until the 24th. That was just that silly Doctor's suggestion, not a "real" instruction, ok?

I eagerly await that phone call from your Daddy to get my bum to the hospital to meet you! Love Always, Your (Favorite, I hope) Auntie Tracey.

What a Fantastic Weekend!!!!

I'm in recovery from an AWESOME weekend!

For starters, Travis and I spent a great deal of time together this weekend. Quality time too :-) We went and played some pool at the Q-Room. The manager is a good friend of Travis' and he gave us a deal for the evening, but even on a regular night of pool or foosball or whatever, they are the best in the city. (Maybe I'm just biased because it's Trav's buddy) Plus, I got to go out for supper, so not cooking is always a bonus!

Then today, he took me to see the DaVinci Code. We went to a matinee so we spent the rest of the day making supper and just relaxing together. It was one of my top ten weekends ever! We didn't fight or yell or anything :-)

PLUS, as Becky has announced, I procured tickets, nay, INCREDIBLE tickets to the Dixie Chicks concert in Edmonton this November. That makes me super excited!!!

This has been a great weekend. I'm not sure what will be able to top it.

Happy Pride Week!

See, humanity has been wrong before...
Some of us need to admit that we might be wrong now too...

Saskatoon Pride Week June 10-17,2006

A Dirty Job

Finishing a book is just like you took a child out in the back yard and shot it. -Truman Capote

I am not quite sure what Capote was thinking when he said this, or what exactly he meant, but I like it. I can sort-of relate. I mean, you invest a lot of energy and emotion in a book, and when you are done, you are almost spent. I can't read a book through unless I have an emotional attachment to the characters or the story.

I'm almost done a book that Travis bought me for our anniversary. It is the new Christopher Moore book A Dirty Job. I expect that I'll finish it tonight. It's pretty funny. It's about a man who discovers that he has been made into a Grim Reaper, except it's a Chris Moore book, so things aren't what they seem... I can't say much otherwise it would ruin the story for any of you out there that like his books. Just go out and read this book. Becky, I will loan this to you ASAP :-)