Tom and I just returned from our hunt for the perfect Christmas tree... Which ended up being pretty simple. We drove to the end of a plowed road, walked 15m down a trail and cut a tree from under some power lines. Done! We just threw some lights on it, and will have to come up with some cool decorations... We have one from my mom and I just made a cardboard star for the top. Tom is working on a snowflake and maybe we can make a popcorn garland! We will see. So far I'm just happy the cats haven't tried to climb it.
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| Ta da! More pics of the house to come in another post. Still learning how to decorate haa |
The end of the year is coming and looking back, I have done so much! It's been a rollercoaster, but and adventure and everything worked out : ) Looking forward, I feel like the future will be an adventure too. I have been thinking about my job at Canfor, and have decided to leave after my contract is up at Christmas. I have not felt great about my job since the end of the summer. I have a field position but becuase of my back, I can't fulfill the job description. So I was then brought into the office but unfortunately sitting at a computer all day means I feel bad at the end of the day too... and I'm going stir crazy working in an office. Next year would be the same - still being sent to the field most days (ouch!) and a fall and winter at a computer. Recently Jill asked if I wanted to be at the job anymore and my gut said no. So I have decided to make a clean break and leave on good terms.
It makes me anxious looking ahead without a real plan. But I'm determined to use this time wisely! I know we will be back in Ontario soon, and I intend on having a stable, big-girl job there. So for now I'm looking forward to finding a few part-time, fun jobs around town. Soak up the short commute, join community groups, and have a more equal work-life balance. First resume will be going to the ski hill momentarily...
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| The boys have been encouraging me to just stay cuddled up with them every day |
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| Not bad for the hill's second day open this season... |
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| Tom gunning it past me! |
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| Blue bird day for our ski guests |
The following weekend my friend Sara and her boyfriend came to visit, from Prince George. We all went up to the hill and skied a full day, capped of my dinner at the Mexican restaurant in Smithers.
I first met Sara a couple years ago through work, and I barely get the chance to see her. It turns out she and her boyfriend also want to move home soon, and would be looking around Midland for work - similar to us!! Hoping we get the chance to hang out back home.
***As I type, Tom and I are having vegan egg nog (with coconut milk) and I swear it takes just like the real thing. Addicting ***
Tom sold his truck a couple weeks back, to help with bills and payments and has been whipping around in my car. His truck sold for a good amount, plus he has made the older man who bought it, feel safe going up the mountain to his cabin : ) I'm glad my car isn't just sitting while I use the Canfor work truck to get to and from work everyday. Once that changes and we both need the same vehicle, I think I might be driving Tom to work in the mornings, or him walking - thankfully we are probably a 10 minute walk from his work. Nice and close. There's a fancy yarn shop that's even closer... I will also be dropping my resume there, too. And checking when their knit night is!
I've realized I don't have any other interesting pics to share, so here are some from Tom for your viewing pleasure:
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| Sunny day on the ski hill |
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| It's getting dark at 3:45pm! |
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| The view from Tom's garbage truck. He sees these three almost every week during garbage pick-up! Twins!! |
I hope everyone is doing well, and taking the time to enjoy this time of year! Let it snow.
xoxo
