Never a dull moment...

Yes. It’s been forever since I last updated my blog. It’s not that my life hasn’t been eventful. Maybe it’s been too eventful. Between my personal adventures and work, life has been a whirlwind.

Here are some of the highlights:

• My Mom, sister and I had dinner at the Eden Room at the Rimrock Hotel in Banff. The meal was eight courses, and we had exceptional service (you couldn’t go to the bathroom without being escorted, and a fresh serviette draped on your lap upon your return). The dinner was a part of a Mother’s Day/Christmas gift from my brother to my Mom, and a ‘Congratulations on your PhD’ for my sister. It was neat hearing the wait-staff refer to my sister as ‘Doctor’. We stayed at a fabulous suit in Canmore, with a fireplace, heated tiles in the bathroom, stereo, BBQ – you name it. Even a view. Definitely a memorable weekend.

• I had brunch with my dear friends at Moxies, where we had a chance to catch-up a bit after their trip to Hungary. I have to laugh. My girlfriend is WAY too easy to shop for. I think I have her gifts for the next several years.

• I bit the bullet and got a Blackberry for work. Dangerous, given my work-a-holic tendencies.

• Stuart and I went to Winnipeg for a few days. Me on business, and him to visit family and explore his birthplace. I met a few of his relatives (really nice folks), and spent some time with work colleagues. We stayed at the Fort Garry, and indulged in room service and their buffet breakfast. We even went to Sugar Mountain for candy treats that we hadn’t even thought of in years (and spent WAY too much money).

• Had a terrific Saturday where I met my Godchildren and their Mom for breakfast, met one of my bestest friends and a friend for tea/coffee, and introduced my beautiful niece to all of them. That day, I also went shopping went shopping with my sister-in-law and niece. Gabby was very good, and not fussy at all, but I know she’ll follow in her aunt’s footsteps and become a skilled shopper.

• Hung out with Gabby, and sang her all sorts of songs. She makes me smile.

• Found THE perfect engagement ring… or Stuart’s Mom said it was the perfect engagement ring. Actually, Stu’s Mom and I went shopping and ‘accidentally’ looked at rings, where I spotted the ultimate ring… Simple, elegant and tanzanite with no visible inclusions – and well-priced for what it was (I tried on a similar ring at Birks that cost over twice as much). Stuart’s Mom made sure that Stuart and her husband knew all about the ring and how amazing it was. I almost bought it for myself, as I wouldn’t expect Stuart to pay so much for a ring. I had to talk myself down, though. Ring v.s. basement renovations… Darn. I had to be practical and pick the basement.

• Oh yeah… My basement flooded. The water table in town is fairly high, and my basement ended up flooding. I’m grateful for my insurance company who helped remove all of the stuff from the basement, and suction out all of the excess water. Stuart is my miracle though. He came over the same day, installed a new sump-pump, and he helped me get things organized. I have to keep this boy.

• After experiencing significant migraines over the last couple of months, I finally saw my neurologist. We talked for a while and reviewed my options. He basically gave me two choices with respect to treatment – a rock and hard place. I chose the rock, no… the hard place… I think I chose the more difficult of the options, but I know in my heart of hearts that my decision was the right one.

• My Mom, sister, and I went to Banff on Easter Sunday, and we got into our usual trouble… We’re not allowed near jewelry or bath product stores. ‘Nuff said.

• I went to a few parties – one for Stu’s Dad, the other for his good friend. Each of the parties were memorable. (And, BTW, I spent part of Mother’s Day and Easter with Stu’s family – also fun.)

• Spent too much time and money at IKEA to redecorate my home.

• Explored central Alberta with Stuart, and went places we had never gone before.
  

I’m sure I forgot a few things, but I guess these were some of the highlights. Good things are on the agenda for the next few weeks… that’s if all goes to plan.

• Stu’s birthday! I still have no idea what to get for him. Girls are so much easier to shop for.

• A wedding of an old and dear friend. She’s marrying her soul mate, and I’m so excited for her.

• A spa date with one of my bestest friends, then lunch, and a trip to Holt Renfrew.

• My sister’s convocation!

• A trip to Victoria to see the Titanic Exhibition. I can hardly wait!

• My little guy’s fifth birthday… We’re going to Build a Bear, so he can make a special stuffed animal.