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THE SLOWNESS OF TIME

Funny how when life is happening as you want it to, everything goes past in a whirl. The minute things dont go the way you want them to, or you are waiting for things to happen, life is soooo slow

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Tuesday July 22nd

Wow, major shock, got offered a promotion at work, they have given me 24 hours to think about it. I currently work as an Account Manager doing loans, mortgages investments etc. The new position is a senior account manager for personal and business. It means a pay rise obviously but the main thing is I cna move anywhere in the country and my move is paid for, my house is subsidized. If I buy ahouse and the price falls, the bank guarantees the price I paid. So why arent I jumping at it? What do

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Tuesday July 15th, 08

Went golfing at the weekend and on the way back we saw a small black bear cub get hit by a truck. Such a sad sight as it was killed but it was so small. Had far to much to drink, played guitar hero ont he Wii and I realised my co-ordination after 8 beers isnt great lol Not much to report this week so far, weathers till good, sunny and warm, still running. thats it for now

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First of many

I am gonna try and keep a daily journal of life here in sleepy Canmore...not much happens so it could be short Today I have mostly eaten a few crackers, seen a few people about investments and watched the thunderclouds coming over. Later its off for a 10km run....I have a 10km race on September 7th so just trying to get into some sort of shape for that so I dont get beaten by an 82 year old and embarrass myself I am in the process of trying to sell a house and as with the markets aroun

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Leaving on a Jet Plane

Right, I am off to fly with BA to Heathrow today for a 2 week 'holiday' in England. Luckily its terminal 4 and luckily its no longer snowing, fingers crossed I will on home turf in 12 hours

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Estate Agents

So I have recently listed my downtown condo for sale here in Canmore (check out www.mls.ca and put in mls listing number C3310936. If anyone wants a vacation investment property, this would be ideal lol) Anyway my realtor hadnt bought anyone through the door in over 2 weeks, then I see her picture in the paper and realise why...she only got 2nd place in Canmore Idol (A small town event not too disimlar to American Idol) So instead of actively selling my palce she had been rehearsing for this. Oh

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Just wondering

Whats fair in life? My friend has just died of breast cancer at aged 28. I had known her since age 8. I have found this very difficult to comprehend. She lived her life so clean, wasnt a drinker, wasnt a smoker, ate healthily, no record of it in her family. Just a bit shocked right now

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Crazy lady: the return

You might remember me saying about a crazy lady last year that wanted to have lunch with me because she used to live in the same home town as me. Well she is back. She came into the Bank about 3 weeks ago and some how she knew I was going to England. I guess its a small town Anyway, I smiled politely and said 'yes crazy lady, thats correct'. So she promptly pulled out a big parcel from her bag and asked if I could drop it off to her friends, who live in my home town. Being the professional I am

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My Father's mentality, plus other ramblings

I dont understand my Dad's mentality. He had a heart attack late last year, had an opertaion and they said he would ok provided he eats healthily and give up the fags. What haas he done? he drinks everyday and smokes more than ever...he doesnt seem to care. Do you think he has got to the point where he reaalises he is mortal and is going to enjoy life to the full? He doesnt talk to anyone so have no idea what is going on in his mind??? I need a good method of de-stressing. I am looking at sellin

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Yesterdays Drive

I can honestly say that yesterday was the worst driving conditions I had ever encountered. I left my house with no snow on the ground and some sunshine. I travelled about 30 minutes up the road and suddenly day turns into night, I cant see 5 feet in front of me. The highway wasnt visible and you couldnt even make out the sides, the central reservation, even the trees at the side of the road where invisible. It was a complete whiteout. Yet still the cars kept moving, only at 5 mph, but moving non

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Do I lunch with a mad lady?

So I call a client today and she is super rude for no reason. I dont care, its all water of a ducks back, plus I believe in Karma. Any how I helped her out, she thanked and became super nice and asked me where I am from. I told her and she said she lived in the same town as me a few years ago. She is Canadian. I was shocked she was shocked but we talked about the town and true enough, she must have lived there cos she knew all about it. So just as I am about to hang up she tells me I am going to

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sad day

So my Grandad died to day. I am pleased that he is no longer suffering. RIP Grand dad x

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Tough times

Ok, so I am not one to wear my heart on my sleeve, but after having a few drinks, I thought bettter out than in Its been a tough year, my mum was in hospital this year and it was touch and go for a while, she ended up there for 6 weeks, though she is now on the mend, thank God, albeit with lots of drugs to regulate her condition. My dad had a heart attack and was in hopsital for about a month, but luckily he got an operation quick and now he is on the mend Now, my Grandad is hopsital and has bee

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Red tape!!!!

So the Candian Government has too much red tape for my liking, but obviously its necessary I have applied for an extension on my work visa (14 weeks ago), although its been provisionally agreed, more info is needed for their files, which requires info from my HR department at the Bank....never easy Because my temp SIN # is about to expire I need an extension on virtually everything, from payroll to my business license, to my albert health care, to my drivers license. Now as the Governement have

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Wow - A Heatwave In Canada

So its probably been a week now since the sun went in. Average temps have been 30oC and the locals say this is the usual summer for here in Alberta, right thru til September. Not sure whether to take it with a pinch of salt, like any one who has ever gone to the Canaries and its rained? i have...a few times, and everytime the locals say 'oh we have never seen rain like this, it never rains ....." Anyway, played a new sport for me yesterday, its called Ultimate, its played with a frisbee, anyone

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Summertime

The longest day was yesterday and it got dark about 11pm, was out playing footie so was great fun I have 3 weeks and 6 days left til my 'holiday' in the UK, cant wait to see everyone again. its been a year almost since I was last year so it will be interesting to see whats changed. On thing I do know is that I am gonna need shed loads of money as everything is half price out here. Petrol is 45pence a litre, and average meal in a restaurant costs 7 quid a person, but the beer is more expensive???

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