Random Junk*
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Thrift Shopping*
A few months ago I decided to start experimenting with thrift shopping. So many of the bloggers I love are into it, and often post the cool, vintage things they find… so I thought, why not? On my very first time out I found something totally fab–a pair of like new Nine West black pumps. I know, it’s totally shocking that I bought shoes, right? I fell in love with them instantly and after cleaning them up a bit, I wear them all the time. I’ve gone out “thrifting” several times since and have found some amazing deals. I’m totally hooked! It’s sort of like a treasure hunt; it takes…
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Crop Dusting*
When the Hubster and I started dating, I learned that he was lactose intolerant. I’ll be honest–I didn’t have a clue what that meant. He explained that he couldn’t have dairy products as he can’t digest them properly. This was a completely foreign concept for me as no one in my family has any food allergies. Back then, he could still get away with eating a little bit of dairy if he took a Lactaid pill before he ate. However, as he’s gotten older his sensitivity to dairy has greatly increased–to the point where we have cut it out of our diet almost completely. We drink almond milk, cook with rice…
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No Speak Americano?
I’ve had a surprisingly great teaching week this week. I teach (on average) 3 days a week. Sometimes it’s more, sometimes it’s less. On weeks around holidays, I always expect to work a little less as it’s a bit taboo for teachers to take days off just before or after an extended holiday. So when I was called and offered a 3 day gig at a nearby high school, I jumped at it. I’ve been teaching Grade 12 university stream English since Wednesday, and it’s been such a cool experience. This is only my second multiple day teaching assignment, and I love love love getting them. It’s kinda fun getting…
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Adventures of the Hubster & Wifester (2010)
I know I’m a little late, but with the whirlwind that was December I barely got this printed and mailed out in time! So, without any further ado, here is our Christmas letter for 2010! Adventures of the Hubster & Wifester *2010 Edition* Merry Christmas! Did you miss us? Again it’s time, For me to sit down and write my favourite rhyme. And so, dear family and friends, Here are our adventures from 2010! You’ll remember last year how my heart was so sad, For there were no teaching jobs to be had. I volunteered at a school right through to May, A year from my graduation (minus one day).…
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New Netbook*
I love sales. I also love boxing day. I’m pretty sure that Boxing Day sales are pretty much my favourite thing ever. Especially when they result in new super cute little netbooks! (on which I’m writing to you now. obvs.) The Hubster and I shopped around and found a faboosh deal online through Best Buy… the only downside being that I had to wait a week to get my new toy tool for working. Working hard. I debated back and forth between a netbook and an Ipad, and (obviously) I decided on the netbook. I really like the idea of an Ipad, but I just don’t know how practical it…