Self cleaning house

Why can't they come up with a self-cleaning house? and yard? I never seem to be on top of all the work that should be going on around this place and having company only makes that more apparent.

Most recent run: Tues, 3.11 miles (or 5k) in 41m 40s (sucking wind the whole time on this one)

Days left to train for run: 17...unless I opt for the father's day 5k instead...

Shopping for a truck is like online dating....

Lately I've been looking for a truck to pull my trailer (see pics below). Who knew that this would be such a challenge in Alberta? I have also been doing a little bit of online dating and I can't help but notice some similarites:

• - Very few people use current photos
• - A description can sound really intriguing compared to reality
• - Guys want to discuss size and performance

However, although it sounds very close to something I might have heard during an online chat, "it's got new rubber" has only been used while telling me about the truck that I've called to enquire about...

So far I haven't found anything I like enough for more than a quick test drive in either domain.

Most recent run: Saturday, 3.11 miles (or 5k) in 40m 10s

Days left to train for run: 18

Dates since last post: 0 (one request that I put off for a week lol)

Summer deadline

I started working on the trailer last weekend...with any luck this weekend will bring warm weather, the mowing will go quickly and I can continue to pretend the basement will finish painting itself.

Before washing, repairs and waxing:

and after:

Next up is interior work...painting cabinets, finishing re-covering the front bunks, flooring and cleaning. I think it may be more than a 1 weekend job....

A Fresh Start Monday

Today I started another new job...and no, I didn't get let go from the last one in the month that I was there! I had applied for this one at the same time and their hiring process was a bit slower but when the offer came I had to put aside the guilt I felt about the job I was at and really consider:

• - interesting work on new web projects
• - a seemingly excited about the work group of coworkers/managers
• - better pay
• - a compressed workweek which means every other friday off
• - still being able to take time off for a visit with my sis

And today the list got better:

• - a window seat!
• - subsidized cafeteria and lots of other stuff nearby
• - a super smart group of coworkers and nice to boot!
• - a blackberry but no on-call
• - two (count 'em) two flat screen monitors
• - a session in my first week that includes lunch at a fancy schmancy spot

The people at the last job were nice - no question about that and the consideration my boss gave me there and how great she was about me leaving was amazing. Almost renewed my faith in people again. But there was still a slight connection to my previous employer and all that drama and trauma. And that is something I would rather not deal with when I have the option of starting fresh.

Most recent run: Sunday, 3.11 miles (or 5k) in 42m 20s

Days left to train for run: 25

Dates since last post: 2 (with the same person)

Hangovers...not like they used to be

I've come to the conclusion that people have a foolish youth because recovery takes too long as you get older. Not that I'm saying I'm "older"! I just don't remember wine spritzers kicking me in the ass quite so hard. Who am I kidding? I never drank wine spritzers in my youth...maybe I should switch back to paralyzers and mixed shots and throw in more dancing?

Or maybe the nasty hangover is the result of a somewhat healthier lifestyle...I mean, I find I'm enjoying my coffee less and less these days so why wouldn't my body be telling me to lay off other unhealthy substances? So much for all those articles claiming that wine is good for you then!