What a difference a year makes

Yesterday marked one year since the last time I saw my ex girlfriend. With it being her birthday, I decided (or rather Jules urged me) to text message her 'Happy Birthday'. She replied with thanks and what she was doing last night to celebrate. I replied telling her it sounded like fun and to enjoy. The point of all of that? I don't know.

So, a year ago I was absolutely miserable. Today, I'm ten months into a relationship with someone else, five months into living together, and happier than I thought I'd ever be again. Funny how that works, eh? I think if I ever spoke to my ex again, I'd probably say 'thank you'.

Anyway...

This past week was absolute hell at work, hence my absence from the online world. This week was the first week of the new fiscal year so there were a lot of little loose ends to tie up, etc. I also did a one day stint in my previous position of supervisor in production. Although it was not an abnormal day, it wasn't the smoothest either. I worked 12 hours and could hardly move when I got home. I must say, when I originally left that position about three years ago, I missed it. I missed working on my feet and troubleshooting. Today though, I much rather work in my current position. I realize that I still troubleshoot and still put out fires. Every day is different and I although I no longer have a direct hand out in production, I have a much broader contribution on other levels. That and I can dress better and sit down at a desk.

In other news, my diet is still going fairly well. I've lost 13 lbs total now. I just came back from a two hour walk to the bank. I've started saving up little errands that I can walk to rather than drive. There is a TD Bank about six blocks from the apartment but I chose to walk to the one twenty-four blocks away instead. On the way back I detoured through the provincial museum grounds and around some of the mansions in the area. It still amuses me that I live two blocks away from one of the fanciest (and oldest) neighbourhoods in the city. You wouldn't really know it to look out the window...

The television and DVD player in the bedroom have both decided to die. The DVD player was a cheap one that Jules had bought just before we met and the television is one she's had for a few years. Needless to say they're both some brand I've never heard of and that's probably why they're dead. She'd decided we need replacements because she enjoys television in bed and the fact that we have different taste in television. She loves CNN and Nancy Grace specifically (she thinks her show is beyond ridiculous but tunes in to see just how ridiculous it'll get - I have to admit that it is pretty funny to watch sometimes, especially when she tries to get people to argue with her and/or her guests and of course when all they show is the same ten second clip of something random over and over again because that's all the footage they have). I, on the other hand, do not enjoy watching CNN. I rather watch a show where people are making something or cooking something or searching for something or someone. Or, I play a game on my Wii. I'm sad though because I was dumb and did not pre-order Wii Fit. :(

I can't believe that tomorrow is June. Less than a month until I visit Toronto and area! Woo! Must talk with Stacey and Angele about that weekend at some point... that would probably be a good idea!

My sister is so freakin' popular that she's having her birthday at a hall. I still can't get over that. She had musical friends who will be performing and I think she's even put the event on Facebook or something. I think my present to her will either be some money towards the hall rental or I may offer to help cook food or something. It should be a pretty interesting evening...

Tonight Jules is out at a co-worker's housewarming party. She did not want to go and told me she'd probably be back fairly early. It's now well past 10 pm and she is still out - I'm glad she decided to enjoy herself.

Today I'm grateful for:

* My grandparents
* My sister
* My friends
* My wonderful relationship with my girlfriend
* Time
* An evening to myself