They have been interviewing for my position today and will be again tomorrow. I hope we will find some good candidates because I’m starting to get a bit ansy and it’s not helping the proofing any. I always feel at the end of the day that I’m still way behind. But I don’t want to […]
Tag Archives: Canada 2006
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend
by Bertha on 04. Oct, 2006 in Canada 2006
This weekend in Canadian Thanksgiving (about a month ahead of the American one). Why is the Canadian earlier than tha American one? Well, personally I think it’s partially because we freeze earlier way up here but according to the Canadian government,we have moved Thanksgiving around for a long time. Here’s the history of Thanksgiving. My […]
The Big Swing Question
by Bertha on 01. Oct, 2006 in Canada 2006
I was speaking with a friend about going on the swings when he mentions the act of someone pushing from behind and going underneath the swinger. He called this an “Underduck” and I call it an “Underdog”. Neither of us had ever heard of the other name for it but I’m just wondering, what do […]
Today was a good day
by Bertha on 30. Sep, 2006 in Canada 2006
Today I had to drive some products to the international airport. A nice break from the everyday routine. As I’m driving, the radio starts to play Prince’s “Kiss” came on. And of course, no one(at least not I) can help but smile and sing along to “I just want your extra time and your..(insert kissing […]
Facelift/Dating Update
by Bertha on 25. Sep, 2006 in Canada 2006
Ah, ya so the people here at Bootsnall have had a hacker or some kind of server problem and now some of my posts have gone missing and the format/skin of my blog is all outta whack. It’s taken about a day to be able to log into post something as well since they lost […]
The Dating Game
by Bertha on 21. Sep, 2006 in Canada 2006
This weekend is all about meeting people! I’ve got speed dating with a couple of friend’s and a party to meet a bunch of my friend’s single schoolmates. I don’t have the desire-burning, biological clock-ticking, must-have man feeling but I think it might be fun to meet some people/make friends regardless.
Sunday Dinner
by Bertha on 20. Sep, 2006 in Canada 2006
Had Sunday dinner at Justin and Theresa’s house. Was the first time over there and they have some very nice pictures and looks like they’ve settled in very well. Team Chiang joined us and Theresa cooked a wonderful caserole. Ange and I brought dessert while Winnie brought a cool grape and broccoli salad thingy. Lovely […]
Bob Sinclar DJ Set
by Bertha on 19. Sep, 2006 in Canada 2006
Ian and I went to the Bob Sinclar DJ set on Friday night and it was pretty good. I didn’t realize though, that people didn’t show up early for events like this so we got there like half an hour early! After waiting for 9pm and the doors still didn’t open, we walked to the […]
Internet Down
by Bertha on 19. Sep, 2006 in Canada 2006
My brother moved his computer to another room and somehow that made us lose our connection to the internet. He couldn’t reconnect… That left me stranded over the weekend!! aaaahhhh!!! actually, it wasn’t all that bad.. but how about AMAZING RACE 10!!! BRING IT ON!!!!
What is going on in my Country?!?
by Bertha on 14. Sep, 2006 in Canada 2006
Shooting Spree in Montreal college kills 1 This one even made it to BBC News Killed while she was driving down the street with her boyfriend Man shot and found on Legislature steps This might make my town/country look bad but I just can’t believe these things are happening. I’ve never thought of Edmonton being […]
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