So tonight was a night of ups and downs.

The DOWN? And it's a BIG down. My city just elected a bigoted, homophobic, anti-immigration Mayor. I still can't quite believe it. I'm partially hoping I've fallen asleep and I've dreamed this...but sadly, I doubt that's the case. Seriously worried about what will happen to my beloved Toronto over the next ( Read more... )

So after the announcement yesterday that our company would be making cuts, which would result in layoffs, our company scheduled a "town hall" style meeting hosted by our very own CEO.

To sum the seemingly endless 45 minute chat up?

1. "Don't blame yourselves...it's not your fault." (which...OMG, are you serious? it hadn't even occured to me to ( Read more... )

So today has not been the best of days for a number of reasons...but the main reason? My company - like so many others these days - has just announced major layoffs are coming down the pipe...imminentlyFigures...just managed to get myself a promotion too ( Read more... )

Yesterday was a good day...

- bought 1 pair of new shoes...I hate shoe shopping but I love shoes, it's an odd combination that means I rarely get anything done but I bought the nicest, comfiest high-heeled Camper sandals.

- followed evenstar_estel's advice and went to Sears to check out the new Lilyette line of bras they carry...loved them, bought 5 :) So ( Read more... )

Yay! The second interview went really well and I will hear back by Tuesday ( Read more... )

I have had a very good last few days! I have (resorting to a list here):

- Gotten my iPod fixed (replaced actually, but still a good thing)
- Pre-ordered VM and House on DVD
- changed my LJ layout to Flexible Squares...am still working on the color scheme but I'm liking it...then gorgeous BSG banner is courtesy of sdwolfpup- Splurged and bought several ( Read more... )