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When I talk about my job either as a freelancer or my 9-5.

and so it begins

February 11, 2013 11:09 am \ 2 Comments \ Kylie

This week is going to be nutty, so I may as well try and touch on all the topics of the week now, in the event that I can’t blog later. Which, all things considered, is likely.

Dentist in Edmonton

I’ve made the appointments, and started the the process. The funds are waiting, and the team is assembled… but now I need to get my butt into the chair.

The work of the next few weeks will make this little crown from last spring seem like nothing.

I’m going to Edmonton this weekend to see my prosthodontist — he’s going to prep my teeth for brackets — and my orthodontist — he’s going to put on the spacers that will begin my metal mouth journey. I get the full-meal deal braces on February 22 (have I mentioned that yet?). And I don’t mean to sound snarky or sarcastic about all this either, I’m genuinely excited! But it’s the kind of excited that also borders on nervous, anxious, and sometimes a little sick. At the very least, this week will be a short work week for me, since I’m taking off for the Great White North on Thursday morning.

This also means that I’ll have three dentist appointments in the span on five days, plus I’m missing three days of work in a two week span to accommodate all these appointments. Goodbye, vacation days…

That’s the biggest part of my week, but there are other bits and pieces in there as well

Couch to 5k

I’ve signed up for my first 5k, and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s at the end of June in Calgary, and it’s more of a fun run than a competitive race, which makes it ideal for my first. However, that also means I need to start seriously training…like, yesterday.

I’ve downloaded a Couch to 5k app (free on the Apple app store!), and have worked out a rough training schedule in my head. I need to write it all down, and make the commitment to show up — or at least, that’s what the procrastination book I read last month recommended I do to actually get this done. Scheduling is great for a Type A person like me, but the procrastinator inside just likes making the pretty calendars — never mind doing the work.

I’ve gotten a lot better over the last two months, but it’s still something I need to keep in check!

I’m making it a point to walk the 4km to work more often, since it’s a reasonable amount of time, a great way to wake up, and the weather in Calgary has been GORGEOUS lately (though disconcertingly warm). I figure the longer I walk my butt up and down those hills every day (it’s a hilly area), the easier it will be to start running on flat ground.

Work

Then, there’s work on top of it all. This promises to be an insanely busy week/month/season, so to have two three-day work weeks in a row may kill me. I’ll likely be bringing my laptop up to Edmonton so I can check things out from my parents’ house and make sure everything is still running smoothly.

Or does that make me a workaholic? Whatever.

And that’s my week. To make the dentist parts go smoother, I’ll be getting my hair cut as well. This means I’ll be pinning ALL THE HAIRCUTS while I’m not working or organizing health-related things/expenses. Plus, all the requisite friend visits and catch-ups need to happen as long as I’m up north. I miss my connections in Edmonton, but I wouldn’t move back there for almost anything.

If I don’t check back in, have a fabulous week!

Posted in: Health \ Tagged: 5k, dentist, edmonton, health, plans, Work, yeg

suddenly…penguins!

September 29, 2012 6:27 pm \ 8 Comments \ Kylie

Slowly, but surely. That’s what I keep telling myself. Getting back into the swing of blogging will be a slow and sure process. I’m feeling more adjusted and comfortable at my job now, so it’s a great time to stretch my writing muscles when I get home — I no longer wish to avoid the computer at all costs when I get in the door.

So, it’s been awhile since my last entry (to state the obvious) but before I get into the heavy stuff: PENGUINS!

Penguins at the Calgary Zoo

Seriously, how freaking cute are penguins? The Calgary Zoo has a new penguin exhibit and they’re the first thing you seen inside the entrance now. When Thomas and I went back in August (holy crap), I squeaked a little, then ran over to see them in all their tuxedo goodness.

Penguins at the Calgary Zoo

penguin footprints in the concrete

Dammit I have tiny feet. Even compared to a penguin.

Now for the heavier stuff.

I left my job September 7 and started at the new place September 10. So, I’ve been there almost one whole month (!!!) and I love it. It’s fantastic, and it’s such a strange feeling to think that I’m the right person, in the right place, with the right skills, at the right time. I’m not used to getting it so completely right.

In other words, hurray for me.

Second bomb:

Thomas is not at his job anymore. This is a fairly recent development and I hesitate to go into too much detail, but suffice to say the crazy hours and no-days-off days are over for the time being. I’m so excited to have him home more, and he thinks he has a good lead on a new place to apply, one with better hours and pay. So our house should be okay too, but if not I can support us for a little while at least.

Stress, stress, stress — but in a good way. It’s hard for me to accept change all at once, and as per usual, it feels like everything is changing all at once. But we’re going to be just fine. This is a good push for us both to do more of what we want to do for the rest of our lives instead of subsisting on what we have.

I’m also planning to try a gluten-free diet for two weeks, to see if there’s any correlation between my stomach issues of the past/present, and a gluten intolerance. It wouldn’t surprise me, as it’s common in people of my heritage (German/northern Europe) and my uncle has full-blown Celiac as well. I’m going to miss beer and bread (read: German heritage) for the next couple of weeks (I’m starting the diet October 1) but it’s worth it to see if that might be the cause. I’d rather streamline my eating for a few weeks and then have some wheat, than always be questioning what could be making me feel like shit, know what I mean?

Last note: It’s FALL. I love fall. And crunchy leaves.

crunchy fall leaves in Calgary