Day 1 was quite the adventure. We didn't hit the hwy until 4 PM...justin time to hit TO rush hour. 2.5 hours and much frustration later we finally got to Hwy 8 to head to Waterloo and drop off Arshia. Just in time to hit Waterloo rush hour. We ended up having to pull off at the first exit and had dinner to wait out the traffic. What a nightmare. Sarah and Sparkle were quite a hit at the Outback restaurant we stopped at. The manager wasn't so impressed and reminded me that pets are not allowed. If any customers complained we would have had to leave. Thankfully Sarah and Sparkle were well behaved.

After getting lost in the country near Cambridge and driving beside over and under the 401 we were finally back on the road at 8:45 PM. We finally pulled into Caron's driveway at 11:45 PM. It would have been 11:30 if we hadn't got stuck at a train crossing. I fully expected the bridge to be up when we hit the Island but luckily we got across with no delays :)

We are running late this morning and dealing with some technical issues. I will update our adventure later.

ETD is 3:00 PM. We've pretty well packed the car and it looks like Arshia may have to take the bus back to Waterloo...its that tight. The goldfish are coming...they've a new temporary home in a big mason jar. Alas...there is no room for their jar so it will be shopping for new diggs for them when we finally make it to Vancouver.

Time to go...will try and send updates along the way.

Jenn

I can't believe I leave tomorrow. The past few days have flown by and I still feel like I'm losing the battle when it comes to organizing my sh*t. Mix in a good dose of exhaustion and the inability to function productively before 9AM and those who know me will know its starting to freak me out.

It looks like we are going to try and make the trip with Sarah and Sparkle. Spoke with a guy at a pet store yesterday and he thought it was doable. Going to call/visit Big Als today to get some more advice.

Still a lot to do.

1. Meet with Kevin from SRS
2. Book movers
3. Make doctors appts for when I come back in Feb
4. Take bike to the Gilmour house
5. Pack remaining stuff at the Gilmour house
6. Buy snacks
7. Laundry...lots of it
8. Drop off suitcase for Jackie to bring
9. Clean room
10. See the boyfriend
11. See friends

Time to get a move on...lots to do today.

I can't believe I leave tomorrow. The past few days have flown by and I still feel like I'm losing the battle when it comes to organizing my sh*t. Mix in a good dose of exhaustion and the inability to function productively before 9AM and those who know me will know its starting to freak me out.

It looks like we are going to try and make the trip with Sarah and Sparkle. Spoke with a guy at a pet store yesterday and he thought it was doable. Going to call/visit Big Als today to get some more advice.

Still a lot to do.

1. Meet with Kevin from SRS
2. Book movers
3. Make doctors appts for when I come back in Feb
4. Pack remaining breakable stuff at the Gilmour House
5. Buy snacks
6. Laundry...lots of it
7. Drop off suitcase for Jackie to bring
8. Clean room

Happy New Year!

Rang in the new year last evening at a Jack & Jill for friends getting married in February. It was great to spend the evening with so many good friends and to celebrate such a wonderful couple . New Years Day dawned crisp and clear and it felt great to hang out for a few hours with two of my oldest and dearest friends. It's funny how we can choose such different paths in life but when needed we are always there for each other. I wish both of them so much for 2006 as they each deserve so much happiness.

Its a new year and I need a new focus for the year. I've been struggling with this one. Last year I challenged myself to make some tough decisions about what I wanted to do with my life and here I am preparing for a move across the country in pursuit of my dreams. For 2006 I think I am going to go back to some more concrete goals.

1. Each month read at least one piece of literature/article that really challenges me to think
2. Quarterly take a course in something new that interests me, ideas right now include baking, sewing and small business management
3. Run the Vancouver half marathon
4. Stop and smell the flowers or explore the park....as they say its more about the journey than the destination.

Happy New Year one and all.