We're bobbing along in our barrel
I'm long overdue for an update, aren't I? Life sort of gets in the way sometimes, and I'm so easily distracted at the best of times, that time just slips away.
Anyway,
My Hubby got sent here for a few months and so I loaded up the kidlet and about a billion dollars worth of prescription drugs, (as well as everything we own), and tagged along. I'm still honestly shocked that we made it across the border with all our crap. We've got a little apartment, (it's rather shitty as well, but it's free so I'll deal), which is odd. My house is small but not this small, so it's taken some getting used to. I've been homesick, and a bit lonely, but have been so busy that the time is going by faster now. I'm learning my way around the town, have gotten better at converting Fahrenheit to Celsius in my head in a reasonable amount of time, have no idea what a meter, kilo, or gram is, and I'm buying more clothes because apparently Canada isn't on board with my and the rest of the southern US's plan to keep summer hanging on at least until late October.
So yeah, the first few weeks sucked, BUT the last one rocked. Wonderfully enough, thimble_kiss and annanith came to visit me here!! Their presence transformed the entire trip for me, needless to say. I don't really think there are words that could rightly describe how fantastic it was to have them with me. Both of them are gorgeous and generous and sweet and brilliant. I've known Annanith for two years or so and she's so giving and thoughtful and lovely. And Rozarka has been my partner in crime for more than three years, one of my best friends in the world, and she was simply beautiful, kind and gentle and soft, all the things I'm not. Some friendships transcend all boundaries, regardless of distance, or language, or culture. I knew this. But I had no idea how perfect this meeting would be. Honestly, it was one of the best times I've ever had. So, ladies, thank you for the memories, they will indeed be treasured forever, and I love you both so much!
We all celebrated our birthdays together, (though it was really Roz's birthday on Saturday, mine and Annanith's come in October), three Libras at Niagara falls! I've heard mixed things about Niagara Falls, but I have to say, there was no way I could have stood that close to such power and not felt in awe. We did the Journey Under the Falls and got wet. And then rode the Maid of the Mist and got soaked. We went back their last night here to see the Falls lit up, (they were gorgeous), and to ride the Skywheel, (it was horrifying, but the view was nice). We had Chinese out on Saturday night, just us three, and came home to find Hubby had gone out and bought a birthday cake for us! Sunday was the Niagara wine festival and afterwards we walked on the sandy beaches of Lake Ontario and I chased the seagulls and curled my toes in the sand. We shopped and shopped, and had sushi and pizza, and wine, lots of wine. The five days they were here were girly and fun and giggly and I will never, ever forget them!
I was very sad to see them go, but I made it out of the terminal before crying, and I managed to cut the waterworks off after a few minutes-- I hate to cry, I look like I've been punched in the face. And I was pretty down the day they left but now I just feel so thankful that we were able to meet up and have such a wonderful experience together. Hubby and kidlet loved them, and I think we'll most likely be going to stay with them sometime next year. God help me on the plane. Well, god help everyone else. I fly poorly, to say the least, but I'll be sedated. And drunk. And possibly high. We'll see. Somehow I'll get there.
Now I've got 29 more days here before I can go home. My parents are coming up over my birthday, which makes me happy, and we'll be going to Niagara on the lake this weekend, and probably Toronto the next. The kidlet managed to pick up a cold, which we're watching closely, but as of now I don't think it will shorten our stay here. I'm still a bit homesick, I'd kill for some southern comfort food right now, and I miss my own bed. But here is nice, too, even if everyone talks funny. ;)
In other news, I owe gaycrow a Snarry fic, which I've not forgotten. Bless her for her endless patience. I've signed up for smutty_claus again this year, totally Roz's fault.
AND last but not least... I missed coffee_n_cocoa's birthday! So, happy late birthday, Bry! I adore you, and miss you, and I hope that your day was absolutely brilliant!!!! <3
Anyway,
My Hubby got sent here for a few months and so I loaded up the kidlet and about a billion dollars worth of prescription drugs, (as well as everything we own), and tagged along. I'm still honestly shocked that we made it across the border with all our crap. We've got a little apartment, (it's rather shitty as well, but it's free so I'll deal), which is odd. My house is small but not this small, so it's taken some getting used to. I've been homesick, and a bit lonely, but have been so busy that the time is going by faster now. I'm learning my way around the town, have gotten better at converting Fahrenheit to Celsius in my head in a reasonable amount of time, have no idea what a meter, kilo, or gram is, and I'm buying more clothes because apparently Canada isn't on board with my and the rest of the southern US's plan to keep summer hanging on at least until late October.
So yeah, the first few weeks sucked, BUT the last one rocked. Wonderfully enough, thimble_kiss and annanith came to visit me here!! Their presence transformed the entire trip for me, needless to say. I don't really think there are words that could rightly describe how fantastic it was to have them with me. Both of them are gorgeous and generous and sweet and brilliant. I've known Annanith for two years or so and she's so giving and thoughtful and lovely. And Rozarka has been my partner in crime for more than three years, one of my best friends in the world, and she was simply beautiful, kind and gentle and soft, all the things I'm not. Some friendships transcend all boundaries, regardless of distance, or language, or culture. I knew this. But I had no idea how perfect this meeting would be. Honestly, it was one of the best times I've ever had. So, ladies, thank you for the memories, they will indeed be treasured forever, and I love you both so much!
We all celebrated our birthdays together, (though it was really Roz's birthday on Saturday, mine and Annanith's come in October), three Libras at Niagara falls! I've heard mixed things about Niagara Falls, but I have to say, there was no way I could have stood that close to such power and not felt in awe. We did the Journey Under the Falls and got wet. And then rode the Maid of the Mist and got soaked. We went back their last night here to see the Falls lit up, (they were gorgeous), and to ride the Skywheel, (it was horrifying, but the view was nice). We had Chinese out on Saturday night, just us three, and came home to find Hubby had gone out and bought a birthday cake for us! Sunday was the Niagara wine festival and afterwards we walked on the sandy beaches of Lake Ontario and I chased the seagulls and curled my toes in the sand. We shopped and shopped, and had sushi and pizza, and wine, lots of wine. The five days they were here were girly and fun and giggly and I will never, ever forget them!
I was very sad to see them go, but I made it out of the terminal before crying, and I managed to cut the waterworks off after a few minutes-- I hate to cry, I look like I've been punched in the face. And I was pretty down the day they left but now I just feel so thankful that we were able to meet up and have such a wonderful experience together. Hubby and kidlet loved them, and I think we'll most likely be going to stay with them sometime next year. God help me on the plane. Well, god help everyone else. I fly poorly, to say the least, but I'll be sedated. And drunk. And possibly high. We'll see. Somehow I'll get there.
Now I've got 29 more days here before I can go home. My parents are coming up over my birthday, which makes me happy, and we'll be going to Niagara on the lake this weekend, and probably Toronto the next. The kidlet managed to pick up a cold, which we're watching closely, but as of now I don't think it will shorten our stay here. I'm still a bit homesick, I'd kill for some southern comfort food right now, and I miss my own bed. But here is nice, too, even if everyone talks funny. ;)
In other news, I owe gaycrow a Snarry fic, which I've not forgotten. Bless her for her endless patience. I've signed up for smutty_claus again this year, totally Roz's fault.
AND last but not least... I missed coffee_n_cocoa's birthday! So, happy late birthday, Bry! I adore you, and miss you, and I hope that your day was absolutely brilliant!!!! <3