Destination Fernie

We have set our sights on Fernie. It seems like we

will get the best of all worlds there. Only 2 

hours from Lethbridge {hello family visits}, 

It's a nice enough escape that perhaps we will get

more company our way, we will be close to all

the nature I've been craving. Ski in the winter, fish year

round, and of course the lake is a close 30 min in the summer.

Rhys signed up to do his pipe fitter apprenticeship on Monday.

Luckily he already has his plumbing ticket so he gets to

knock time off pipe fitting because of that. His current

company also is allowing him to maintain his 

current Journeyman wage while he does this 

apprenticeship which is AWESOME! Otherwise it would

have been a major pay cut to go back to being 

a 2nd year wages. With his pipe fitting ticket he is 

one step closer to being able to get a job at the mine.

Now for me. I took this .7 rotating days,eves,nights which means

most of it is shift work and gives me a lot of flexibility

with my schedule. SOOOOO.... I'm trying to decided

which program to take that would put me in a good

position to move anywhere. {FERNIE}

I'm leaning towards human resources but we will see what

the next few weeks of investigation work out.

I would love if I could take the first year

online or distance- perhaps evening classes here and 

there and then decide for the last part to opt to do full

time classroom. Time will tell. 

I just want the next 5 years to put us in a good position

to move without risking it all.

ANNNNDDDD... I got back to running. So far I'm 2 runs

down this week and feel great that I'm doing something. 

The eating part hasn't been fantastic but it hasn't been

HORRIBLE either so I'm okay with that. 

Happy Wednesday!

The Future

I have a hard time living in the present. 

I am a day dreamer. I can sit in one spot for an hour thinking

about what I want my life to look like. It's the "getting there"

that's always the issue because I change my mind every

few weeks. I would love to venture out and move somewhere

else to explore but the uncertainty of it would give me

a heartattack! What if we couldn't find work? 

what if we lose money on our house? 

What if we were so poor that we couldn't come home?

And yet when I'm checking on all these people

living in different WARM areas of the world I can't help

but think to myself- They must think we are CRAZY!

We live in an area that has winter 8 months of the

year, is brown 10 months of the year, and hardly has

any water to speak of. I think we are crazy!

I would love the Fernie lifestyle of waking up and going 

for a hike before work. Taking the afternoons to go skiing.

Why Calgary? because thanks to oil, that's where the money is. 

Anyways, all this has been floating in and out of my mind for 

the last year or so... I'm thinking it might be time to do

some more school that can take us to other 

places in Canada. Suggestions are more than welcome!!!!

Run Run Run

I finally bit the bullet and got myself fitted with some

good sneaks! They were a tad on the pricey side

but luckily I can claim them under my benefits. 

They fit like a glove and hopefully will make my shins

scream for joy instead of the agony they have been.

Okay so all you late 20's early 30's people.... Were "Brooks"

not the brand that Wal-Mart carried when we were kids?!?!?1

I was shocked that they are sold at Running Room and 

even more surprised that a pair of these bad boys 

will run you $200. WHO KNEW!

 

I was going to test them out this morning but when I woke up

and it was whistling like Lethbridge outside I decided that maybe this

evening or tomorrow morning would be a better bet. 

I run like I golf--- I'm a "fair weather" kinda gal. 

Bright Sunshiny Day

Yesterday was a fantastic day! My body and mind has been feeling

pretty tired with work lately. I'm sure all the late evenings have

something to do with it, but also the drama at work

on top of the uncertainty of my job took a toll. 

Yesterday I got offered my permanent position back at FMC

which means new exciting things for us. 

I feel much more secure at FMC with layoffs going on. 

Not that I have much seniority in CT but I am above a 

few people which means I won't be the first to go ;)

It also means that a move might be in the works, that

being said, it is time to put a little money into the 

basement and get this place ready to sell next spring perhaps????

 Being offered the job also came with the anxiety of handing in

my resignation at SHC. It wasn't as bad as I anticipated it being.

I think everyone understands that ultimately you need

to do what is best for your life, but I always walk into things

expecting the worst, then when that doesn't happen, it's an 

added bonus. 

I also went to fix up the window that was replaced last week. It
was leaking  pouring washer fluid into my car whenever
I went to wash my rear window. I popped in and the
guy fixed it on the spot. He was so friendly and apologetic.
I honestly don't mind when mistakes are made. They happen.
What I love is when a business makes it their mission to have
good customer service. I've had 3 windows replaced through
them and have had great service every time and
price wise, they are the best. If anyone needs glass work
done- head over to Wood Chip Auto.

My feet were also happy to slip into my birkies yesterday.
Even if it was only sunny for one day, it feels like spring is on it's way
and it's making me feel much more uplifted than I have been in
while. Between planning our trip and things
seeming to fall into place, life is feeling pretty good.
 

It was also date night in the Williams house. We are such homebodies 

that we tend to stay home and watch a movie or snuggle up with

our computers. So getting out last night was a treat. We would

prefer to go to a restaurant that is privately owned. It always

makes me feel better to know that our money is being spent

on someones talent or small business... That being said,

we opted for Earls last night. The food is always good, usually 

quick, and it was in the area. Rhys and I of course started 

betting {we bet on EVERYTHING} on how many

red seal chefs they would hire at a chain 

like Earls. I decided the best way to settle this was to ask

our waiter, and when he didn't know the answer he 

said he would go ask. Before we told him

not to worry about it he was gone and 

the Chef returned in his place and had a chit chat about

how their apprenticeship works and how many they have

on staff. Our bet BLEW up in our face. HAHA.  

Nothing like having the Chef come chat with us to bring 

attention to our table. It was hilarious because we are 

both shy, fly under the radar kind of people. 

Something to giggle about anyways. 

We then decided to swing by Rhys' parents house and surprise them 

with DQ. Had a 10 min chat and off home we went.

I love when a day starts well and ends well. No complaints here!

Days off

I am sooooo looking forward to my 4 blissful days off.

I have been on a stretch of 8 {not the longest you might say}

but they certainly have dragged. I'm looking forward to 

my coffee and morning walks with Eddie which I have

been too lazy {tired} to take him on. 

I'm also looking forward to throwing my hair up into

a greasy bun and letting it stay there.

One of the most dreadful parts of my work week is

blow drying my hair every day. 

{I promise even on my days off I still shower daily}.

I'm hoping to get some snazzy runners this week

and start jog/walking again. 

Oh and of course making a few visits to my

friend Meg who is holding up in the NICU

 like a trooper {not that she has a choice}