You, of all feline creature

Overheard on my couch few minutes ago. This little talk is taking place between Mr.Cat and I.

You, of all feline creature were born with a purring machine inside of you. God may have not given you a big brain and all but heck, you've got the loudest purring machine inside of you.

You, of all creatures has the ability to calm me down, make me smile and piss me off.

I love you Mr.Cat, I really do.

To answer Claudia concerning the program

To answer Claudia.

I called the lady in charge of the program in college this past Monday. She told me they hadn't yet met the numbers of student required to start the program. She kept insisting that it was the end of April and that I would have plenty of notice before. Huh??? That was the 13, end of April doesn't leave me plenty of time but whatever. She told me to feel like I'm in vacation. Well, when you're in vacation, you know when it starts and when it ends. So I'm waiting, I don't like feeling "on hold" and I've been questioning myself as if this is really what I want to do. I think I'm going to do it but end up in university afterward.

I don't know, I wish I knew everything but I just don't. So I'm going to make every day worth it and enjoy life and we'll see where this takes me.

I hope it makes sense!

Is this really happening?

That's the question I kinda asked myself all afternoon and evening... I'll explain the context of the question so you won't think I lost my mind. I got an email this morning from a Parish priest from another Diocese, he created a program to manage the administrative side of a parish. The accounting, parishioner's folders, managing the masses, everything. He used Microsoft Access and created a amazing program. Well, he sent me an email explaining his program with PPT presentation detailing some functions. I emailed him back to ask if there was any way I could call him to explain him more our situation. Believe it or not he freaking answered me with his contact informations. I called him right away, he was very kind, we chatted, he told me more about the program, the whys and hows he created it and how it's being used. And he offered to give it to us.

That's amazing. If we were to buy the existing software from XYZ company we would need to pay over a thousand dollars to get it. That doesn't include the hardware and the updates.

So this great priest will give it for free and transfer (if we want him to) our existing data's in the program. I could NOT believe it. I was ecstatic, I finished our talk. Told him I was going to need to speak with the president of the church council (Mr. TFB) and get back to him.

I emailed the guys and was just very very thrilled, I'm going to get in touch with them tomorrow in the evening if I don't hear from 'em by tomorrow night. I think they will be very happy and proud of my work. Isn't that fantastic? This is going to save us soo much money.

So I did that today and went to mass, one of the volunteer lady (whom I like a lot) asked me when we were chatting and I had my coat on, if I was dressed well enough to serve mass. I laughed and said "I am" and showed her I was wearing jeans and a long black cami with a short sleeve v-neck shirt, which was totally appropriate. The last time she asked me to serve mass I told her I wasn't dressed appropriately (I didn't feel comfortable to go in front of everyone with something fitted) but today, I felt "safe and good enough". So I served mass with her. For the first time in 2 years I served mass without feeling freaked to be in front of everyone. I'll never like to be under the spotlight but I can do it without being freaked by anxiety.

I'm going to Bigger Town to meet with The Nurse and we are going to the computer store because of her POS laptop. I'm going to get mad for her, they screwed her up because she doesn't know a lot about computers.

Taken from the movie "I am Legend", Light up the darkness!

It's Friday alright?

It's weird, it seems I haven't found any time to blog in the past few days. Life's been keeping me busy. I've worked a lot on projects for The Parish's. (been in touch with different dioceses, worked on some documents)...

On Wednesday, The Artist and I went for sushis, it was very yummy. We had a nice, relaxing time. I really enjoyed it. We'll do something again but we'll try another type of food, to try some things. On Thursday I was meeting with someone from The City as a member of the church council, that went well. The weather was so beautiful that I walked from my place to the church, maybe 3 miles? It was 65 F outside, it hadn't been that warm for many months and I walked back home (almost) took a bus for the last part. I even took my coat off because the weather was freaking warm. Damn, that felt nice.

What else? I left this morning to Bigger Town to but a freaking bathing suit and after trying 15 different ones, I bought a tankini one (2 piece with no belly showing) Buying a bathing suit is a real nightmare. Oh my gosh, I hated it. I made myself go because my old one was old, at least 5-7 years old. I had try some last year but hated myself in 'em. So I'm happy with my choice and it's black. And don't ask for pictures of me wearing it, it's not even an option.

The Young Priest, The Nurse, The Seminarian and I went for a walk, had coffee and had dinner together and we watched I am Legend with Will Smith. I loved the movie a lot. Have you seen it? Good god, I was amazed.

I need to try to fix The Nurse's new laptop, it's a Toshiba satellite. The Piece Of Shit is not 6 months old and running slow like TFB's former computer. We're gonna go where she bought it because they didn't even gave her an original copy of Windows Vista, they gave her a fucking copy. She paid full price for the Vista. Whatever! That's why she should switch to Apple Mac but Windows users are hard to convert. Just ask TFB, it took him freaking forever to convert but he's happy now. He's not going to have fucking ridiculous problems like Windows PC's have.

I learned this afternoon that one of out parishioner died and will have her funeral tomorrow. I saw her 2 weeks ago, she had a stupid accident and it led to her death. She was in her 80s. As much as she was not cheerful to me, ever, I think it's very very sad that she's dead. Her husband must be beside himself. I'm thinking of them but won't go to church. They are not close enough to me, but this is sad. Think of them please? They have kids and grandkids and probably great grandkids.

Anyone watched tonight's Law and Order SVU tonight?

This was one of the most powerful ever written and produced Law and Order SVU episode. My head was boucing as the story was happening. That was powerful, very sad and touching.

I've had a great day, this morning TFB and I worked at The Parish's office on some things and after we had a talk. Then, I literally spent the rest of the day on the phone with workers from different Diocese all over the province for something we're working on as a Church Council. I had great talks, there's some amazing people working in different Diocese. Gosh, I felt blessed to talk to 'em.

Someone came to fix my washer, there was a little piece that broke and he fixed it very easily and the washer's working well now. (it was in the direct drive, whatever the name was)

I'm going for sushis with The Artist tomorrow for lunch! It's going to be very very yummy! So we're leaving in the morning, so I'm getting up tomorrow too. I hope your Wednesday will be well!

Izzybella made my day!!!AKA Barak Obama is my man.

I received today a package from our dear Izzybella, it was a Obama O8 shirt. It was not possible for me ro order it online and I said it and she was kind enough to offer to get me one and mail it to me.

I'm sportin' my new sweater right now. It's cool, I really like it. I sent her pictures of me wearing it! This is the one I have....

Thanks a lot my friend!!!!

My landlord is a jerk

I don't care to post it or yell it. The jerk was so mean and cruel and manipulative on the phone it was awful. I stayed firm but very polite and very respectful the whole time. But when I hang up, I started to cry, I was sobbing, I just was beside myself. I called the maintenance main in tears and told him to give a call to the landlord that he was allowing a small amount of money to have it fixed and if it was more than said amount, that I was going to have to wait 2 weeks when he'd come pick him money from his vacation spot in a sunny state in the USA for him to fix it.

I hung up and went in the shower and cried for 5 minutes, then I felt somewhat relieved.

I'm not going to leave and move out tomorrow but I'm planning a departure from this hellhole. This is ridiculous. No one ever treated me that way. What the fuck? He's not letting me stay in his building. I've been living here for 4 years and never been late at ANY payment. Fuck that shit. That man is an asshole. He treated me like I was a piece of crap.

This is unbelievable....

I'm OK, I'm going to be OK but this is just ridiculous... I have to finish some work for The Parish. TFB and I are going to the office tomorrow to finish some work. I'm really OK now!

I hate being on hold

I'm trying to reach the Regie du Logement (the organization that manages landlords and tenants laws and rules), they've freaking been keeping me on hold for over 40 minutes. WTF????

I just wanna speak to someone, what the heck? Do they only have 1 person at their customer service department? Freaking government! I despise their freakign system. ARGGH!!!!!!

I need to double check with 'em some law about my lease. I'm getting pissy and impatient! Very impatient!!!!!

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

How much is your blog worth?

My blog is worth $24,275.22.
How much is your blog worth?

I can't sleep, so I've been surfin' around. If anyone seriously wants to buy, I'm open to discuss.

About my washer

I need to call maintenance man tomorrow to let him know it needs to be fixed. TTF said something about the gear is wrong.

I hope they fix it fast and without complaining. I hate having to deal with those people. I'm really dreading calling tomorrow. Pray for the problem to be fixed fast and without any cost to me. Thanks!!!!!

6 unimportant things about me...

Inspired by The Gal herself, here are my answers.

1. I don't buy ice cream because when I have some, I can't stop eating it before the pack is empty.

2. To this day I'm still sad over the fact that Milli Vanilli were not really singing.

3. I have fairly intensive talks with Mr.Cat and often asks him stuff I know he can't answer.

4. I often think of how I would spend my money if I won the lottery but I don't play any type of lottery. I know, I'm weird.

5. I'm scared of the dark, the only place that I'm not is inside a church. There, I feel protected.

6. One of my pillow is nicknamed "baby" and I've had him for years, I mean probably close to 15 years. I replace his cover often. It's a duvet pillow!

I'm tagging anyone who wants to play.

Havin' washer problems

My freaking washer has a problem. It's not spinning anymore and it's making a very annoying noise. Guess who's coming over this afternoon to take a look at it? Yeah, my hero.

The appliances are not mine, they are the Landlord's but he offered to take a look to see what's the problem and if he can't easily fix it, I'll give a call to the maintenance man. I hope, hope it's nothing major. I don't want to get into a bitch fight with The Landlord for him to fix something major because he's a jerk.

Think of me and pray that it's something easy that TTF can fix himself.

I need to get some sleep

My sleep has been hectic in the past days. This morning, One of my former college at BMC woke me up by calling, it was around 10 am and he couldn't believe I was still sleeping. Duh!!! I got home late and it's the weekend. It's not like I have 4 children at home and not taking care of 'em you know.

I'm going to back in bed to read and Mr.Cat will go on the couch or in the spare room. We just can't sleep together.

CQ, I'm glad you agree with me that total abandon is the way to enjoy it, so giving and receiving at the same time makes no sense. I wonder what guys think of this....

I'm glad you guys have girl's night out too. and I'm sorry for making you hungry!

Listen to this

I'm craving Maki Sushi (vegetarians and chitake mushroom ones) , Chinese food and coffee. Dark, roasted coffee. I think I'm going to stop at the grocery store tomorrow, get some coffee at least and for the rest, I'll plan an lunch with someone at a sushi place next week. I'm going to ask The Artist if she'd like to come, I think she does like sushis.

Girl's night outs are the absolute best, that and friend's night but at a girl's night out; The subjects are only for us, by us. No men around!!! Not that I would mind.

Some things are overrated, like you can't "receive" well and "give" well at the same time. In order to enjoy receiving, you need to abandon yourself and let go. In order to give well, you need to focus and concentrate. This doesn't work well with the act I'm describing eh? If you're following me! That was one of the things discussed last night. That's why we agreed that this Overrated.

I should go to church tomorrow but I think I'm going to pass on this weekend. I'm reading Maxime Chattam books (creepy but nice enough)

Just too tired today

Last night was fun, the cocktail at the museum cool and we had a girl's night out at a sushi place. Fun, fun fun. Got home a little after midnight....

I'm home now, I did get up this morning around 10h15, dragged my ass in the shower, ate and went to the library, cooked chili and now I'm on the couch, barely able to move. I'm so tired... I got the season 2 and 3 of 6 Feet under but it's hard to get into. These guys are weird.

I've got good books ans I think I'm going to dive in 'em.

Friday Fill-in

1. I love springtime in the fact that the snow goes away!
2. Easy, cheap and lowcal are foods I love to eat for breakfast.
3. It seems I'm always searching for my freaking watch. Mr.Right.
4. Laying on the couch with a fleece blanket is a great way to end the day.
5. I think I need to work on the way I react to freaks!
6. Chinese food sex is what I've been craving lately.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to the cocktail party, tomorrow my plans include sleeping in late and Sunday, I want to watch a bit of TV!

Friday Fill-Ins

It's Friday eh?

I feel quite busy, like I'm running after my own tail. Like I said earlier this week I've been shopping for Life Insurance. That's something important but not so easy and fun to shop around. I have finally chosen to apply for one with the place I do banking because the woman I met treated me nicely and was very honest and straightforward. The guy from the other company was nice but treated me like I was 5 years old and, I don't like older men who treat me like I'm a child. I mean especially not when I'm doing business. It's like being belittled, fuck that, that's not my cup of tea. Now, lets hope I am approved!

I'm going to a cocktail at a museum with The Passionate One, The Tall Friend and The New Blogger, it's the opening of a New Exhibit and we got VIP invitation.

So I'm well, feeling like I said busy and I can't wait for the weekend, I'll sleep in late.

Yesterday was The Seminarian's birthday and it was a fun dinner. He was happy we did something and I'm saying it specially on the blog so you guys can wish him a happy belated birthday. He reads the blog so he'll see the wishes and be happy.

Oh My Gosh!

I'm on Mac OS 10.5 Leopard!!!! Yipee!!! I'm soo fucking smart and happy! and proud and happy!!!! Someone's gotta enjoy this! You can't see me but I'm grinning ear to ear.

I'm going to the restaurant with TYP, The Seminarian, The Nurse and The Psych Nurse tonight, it's The Seminarian's birthday! So we'll have a good time I'm sure.

I'm exhausted because I didn't sleep very well (big surprise) and I got up early this morning to go to The Parish's office to get information for something I need to do. I've also been on the phone with people from The Diocese and right now, I'm still waiting on a phone call from someone there.

Anyway, I'm going to go play a bit on my new system!!!! Yipee!!!

Trying on install Mac OS Leopard

The last time I tried, there was an error and I was not able to and it depressed me. But I backed up everything on CDs this morning and I'm trying again.

I'm smart, I've got another computer to use just in case (My emac) and I'm going to figure this out.

Leopard, here I come. I was inspired by TFB and his newly bought baby, an IMac. :)

Guess who I just sent an email to?

I decided to send an email to my former boss at BMC, you know the one who bought me and my colleagues the book "Who moved my cheese". He's the head of the "Sales and Customer Services" department. I gave him a short/positive update on me, asking him about him and letting him know that I am still available and would happily join one of his team. anytime, anywhere. That's true. I enjoyed working with him and would be thrilled to do it again, anytime.

I'll let you know if he replies. I highly doubt he has a job for me now, but just letting him know I'd be happy to work with him again. I guess it wouldn't be in our area and this would mean moving but let's not go there. I'm focusing on the positive!

An update on my hair

I finally did not get highlights because I had to stop at the pharmacy on my way to the hairdresser and picked up a close to 40$ bill, so fuck the highlights this time. I'll get them in May because, after all, I'm not rich, yet.

I like the cut but it's the same one I always get. I'm pretty conventional you know. I feel pretty, I like having my hair done. So, I'm back home.. I'm going out with a friend for dinner and will probably be home watching TV this evening. We have a meeting for the church tomorrow night.

I have been calling around for life insurance this morning. I had one at work but it stopped the day I was laid off. So I'm waiting on 2 calls. I don't want a big one, there's no point on having a 100 000$ life insurance policy, I just want enough money to be cremated, my ashes taken care of and the religious ceremony. That's around 10 000$. We shall see what I will find.

Have a great Tuesday!!!

Talk me out of something...

I'm going to the hairdresser tomorrow. Yeah, I know again you may think? I go every 4-5 weeks. It's not that much maintenance huh? The New Blogger said "Again?", I said But I went 4 or 5 weeks ago. That's not that bad eh?

But I don't want you to talk me out of going to the hairdresser, It's that I want highlights, a lot of them, darker or I mean highlights that everyone will see. I would want blue or purple one for a week but that's just ridiculous. I want to look classy and professional, so Do I get 'em or not? Tell me to wait for my apt in May before The Sister's wedding. Tell me to wait. I will get my hairdone a day before The Sister's Wedding.

I have been going though a lot, I have grown immensely in the past weeks. I want to make a statement, I want a new me. A tattoo is out of the question because it's permanent damage to the body and I have enough scarring due to my own fault, and another piercing (I have to hole in each ear) is out of the question because Hema-Québec (to whom I donate blood) would prohibit me drom donating for 6 months. That's what they did last year and giving blood is important to me. So what's left is my hair. Not the cut (because I love mine) , but the color.

I'm shallow eh? Talk me into waiting and chillin' or don't!

Cedrika Provencher has been missing for 251 days

Remember my posts in august? This one, this and that. Cedrika went missing July 31st 2007 in Trois Rivières, PQ. I haven't blogged about her in a while because it upsets me too much that they haven't found her. Nothing, nada, rien.

Missing: Cedrika Provencher
Age: 9 years old she is now 10 years old
Height: 1,52 M (5")
Weight: 31 Kg (70 pounds)
Hair: Curly, brown and reddish
She was wearing a green summer dress

If anyone knows anything. Please get in touch with the SQ.

1800-659-4264

I want to know how it's possible. I want to know WTF happened. I want to know... And yet, at the same time, I have pushed her disappearance far away from my mind because it is too fucking painful. I'm going to refrain from posting my own vibes on the family that I've seen on TV because all I want is this little girl safe at home. That's all I've been praying for...

A post about my relationship with Mr.Cat

We are like a old married couple. Sharing a bed has been a terrible pain in the butt. He disrupt my sleep, jumps on me to get attention, bite me while I sleep, all kind of annoying things. I'm telling you, sometimes I would kill him.

Anyway, last week I made the decision to sleep without him. I shut the bedroom door and he can't get in. I've been putting a comfy polar fleece blanket on the couch and he sleeps there. For 4 nights my sleep was better, no annoying jumpy thing in the bed. No snoring annoyance. The freaking peace!

Last night, I got up to pee around 1h30 Am, and who did I see when I opened the door? Mr.Cat was sleeping next to the bedroom door. I thought it was soo cute and he must have missed me, so I let him in. I said "Now, it's time to prove me you are a good cat, if you disrupt my sleep, you are forever gone of the master bedroom." Guess who was a bad cat around 6 AM? Yeah, he was. Before I cussed him out, I got up and check his food, water and liter, everything was fine. He wanted freaking attention. What the hell?

So Mr.Cat and I will not share a bed anymore. He just can't be a nice kitty. I need my sleep. What's up with him? Anyone with a cat like this? I'm sure The Gal will have a great story. Rey must be doing something similar or worse.

A recipe post and Monday Musing

My home smells freakign divine because tonight I'm having "Diet coke chicken". I happen to read about it on a message board and decided to make it for tonight. I can't wait to eat... So here's the recipe. It's a Weight Watchers recipe if it matters to any of ya. So I took it from this link.

1 can diet cola (any brand)
1 cup ketchup
4 3-4 oz. Chicken breasts
1/2 packet of Onion Soup Mix

Place chicken in skillet. Sprinkle the Soup Mix then pour ketchup over chicken and then cola. Cook on medium high heat 45 minutes, reduce heat, cover and simmer until sauce begins to adhere to chicken approximately 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
Enjoy.

Nutritional Facts per serving: 174 calories 2.8 gr. Fat 0 fiber.

4 oz. Raw chicken breast 129 calories 2.8 gr. Fat
¼ cup ketchup 45 calories and 1 gr. Fat
¼ can diet cola 0 calories


WW points 4

P.S. I also use a liquid salad dressing that has garlic in it instead of the soup mix and it adds the flavor also. (Italian or Vingerette ect.)

Other than that, there's not much. The Young Priest and I went for a coffee after lunch, then grocery shopping and I'm back home, just relaxing. I just put my federal tax return on my Visa card, as I did with my provincial one. I'm trying to be wise. Yeah, if it was just up to me and I as rich, I'd buy clothes and lingerie but whatever, I'm not rich Yet. Or I need to get myself a sugar daddy?