Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Let the planning begin

Last week after the course ended in Quebec, I zipped off to Ontario to visit with Pete and relax a bit. It tuned out to be a whirlwind vacation, driving everywhere, to Ottawa, to the Cottage (twice) to Wonderland, but it was awesome, and I needed it. Our wonderland trip was awesome! We went with his sister and her boyfriend - perfect ride partners! Since Pete is certified roller coaster maniac we had to ride as many as we could. We started with the Vortex and over the course of the day ended with the Behemoth.... if you haven't seen it you have no idea, it's ridiculous.... the has 6 different drops with the first being 230 feet.... yep, that's 23 stories..... and you aren't even in a car, but a chair on a platform.... with a pole restraint.... it could be the scariest thing I've ever done - ever!

After that it was off to Ottawa.... I wish I could live in that city, it is so beautiful...Pete and I always have a wonderful time there and perhaps next year we can move to Petawawa (closest army base to Ottawa)... fingers are crossed. It also holds a special significance for us as we got engaged there, in the park, near the Parliament buildings with our tummies full of sushi and gelato... yum!

The rest of our time was awesome, we went to the cottage for a few days, met up with loads of family and relaxed.... best vacation ever :)

So there we go, the vacation was a success, we are happier than ever and now we have to figure out where the heck we are going to hold this thing - Calgary or Ontario....

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Threes

Three names I go by:
Spence, Spencer
Lady Spencer
Linda Lou

Three jobs I have had in my life:
Logistics Officer (CF)
Optician Extraordinaire
Teacher (France)


Three places I have lived:
Calgary
France
Switzerland


Three favourite drinks:
Long Island Iced tea (doubles)
Coffee (fancy or non)
Perrier

Three TV shows that I watch:
Desperate Housewives
The Unit
NCIS (can we see a trend)


Three places I have been:
Turkey
Tunisia
Bulgaria

Three of my favourite foods:
Indian
Sushi
Nana's cranberry pudding

Three things I am looking forward to:
Having a real place to live (ie: no more military barracks, having a kitchen, not living out of a suitcase)
Getting my second bar (sadly, I need a half one first :( )
Traveling, not for work