Yeah, it's been a while since I last wrote something of any significance here. Either I've been too lazy, too tired, or just haven't thought about it. Take your pick. Today, I figure I should write something. Yes, I do feel guilty for not making an entry here even though I suspect that very few people read this. :)

Anyway, it's been colder than a witch's tit in a brass bra around here as of late! BRRR!!! We had a "break" in the cold weather this past weekend when the temperature actually got about -10C!! Yes! I was starting to consider that virtually tropical after we went through -40C windchills last week!

Anyway, we didn't come out of that short deep-freeze unscathed! Some of our water pipes froze as a result. :-p Thank goodness nothing burst! That would have been messy and expensive! In any case, after a little over 24 hours after discovering that we were without hot water, we managed, with minimum of destruction, to regain the use of hot water!! Yipeee!!!

Latest news? I'll be off to Dallas for a month for work. Well, not so much work but for a transfer of knowledge. From the Customs/Immigration point of view, I'm there to learn. And this is true. I don't know how they do their stuff, so that's why I'm heading down there to learn all about it. A month living out of a hotel room. At least I won't be alone down there. Some colleagues are aleady down there learning other bits and pieces of stuff.

Anyway... must think about food!!! YUM!! :)

First day back to work after a 2 week holiday. It's pretty dead here. At least it's almost lunch time! :) I haven't received one new email since I got in this morning. I wonder if other people are still away for the holidays. In any case, things need to pick up soon in my area. We've got a tight deadline.

I need to re-new my passport. It expired back in September, but I hadn't had the chance to fill out the forms for it. Anyway, if I am expected to travel anytime soon then I had best get cracking!

The weather today is kinda grey but not too grey. It's probably what they would call mostly cloudy. They're forecasting some flurries for today and a high of about -2C.

Blah! I guess that's it for now.

Christmas is Over!!!!
Thank goodness! Not that I don't like Christmas, but who really needs all the stress that comes with this particular holiday? There's the shopping, the cooking, the baking, the planning. Then there's the travelling (when applicable). Whether it's by car, train or plain, no one really likes to travel during the holidays. This year was no exception.

On the Road again
This year, the Christmas destination was Ontario. It's about a 7 hour drive along the not-so-scenic Highway 401. Very long. Very boring. Check out the highway on Mapquest and you'll see just how straight and boring it is. Nothing but fields. The road is relatively straight, so it's easy to get bored and nod off (not a good thing). It's not bad as long as you have someone with you (to share the boring drive) and some music.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...
We lucked out this year in that the Niagara region was hit with a small snow storm early Christmas morning. We were fortunate that the drive in was clear and sunny. When we woke up Christmas morning, we saw nothing but white outside. It really makes it seem like that long 7 hour drive was worth it! It was still snowing a bit when we got up.

Land of Mau's
Ever seen an Egyptian Mau? Cute kitties. Really cute and cuddly if they have been properly socialized. They just want to cling to you!

New Year's Resolutions
None. Why make them if you can't keep them? ;-)

C'est tout pour maintenant!