Winter Anxiety

It is freaking freezing here in Ottawa and the snow just keeps coming. I normally don't dread winter or wish that it would end, but this year is different - I can't wait for Spring to come to the city. The cold weather, frigid wind and copious amounts of snow have lead to a very unhappy car.

It mutters mean things when it starts in the morning and has to sit around for 10-15 minutes before it can be driven nicely. It has no snow tires and therefore can't grip anything. If more than 5cm of snow falls overnight, I get anxious about whether or not the car will behave properly on the roads. It is even worse if I have to go to a site for work as they are usually construction sites and have no regular snow removal in place.

I can't wait for Spring 2009.

Cold and Alone

I got back into Ottawa yesterday (through a big storm) only to be greeted by nothing and no one. The house was freezing and took a while to warm up to even a live-able condition let alone a comfortable one. Dad didn't spend any time at the house since he wanted to get back on the road before the storm got worse (luckily he made it home safe and sound in about 1.5times the length of the normal trip). None of the roommates are back in town until the 3rd of 5th, I forget which, and classes start on the 7th (so I am told) so they will definitely be back by then, but until then I am left all alone in the 5 person house. I keep hearing sounds from the neighbouring townhome as they walk around and live their lives. I don't usually hear them since my roommates make noises that cover them up, but when there is no one else to blame the noise on I had to make up excuses for them. My imagination is still really good even at age 23 and I kept dreaming up intruder scenarios and when the snowplow went by I thought someone had broken in for sure. Oh well, people will be back soon and Dave get back into the country on the 8th, back into Ottawa on the 9th or 10th. That's right, I am semi-counting down to his homecoming. Mind you we only get to spend 4 or 5 days together until I take off for London and then if he gets the Mississauga job we might only get a couple of days together when I get back until he has to move, but I am not thinking about that too much right now.

It was -27 degrees Celcius (with the windchill) this morning and I wore several scarves, my mittens and my hat to the bus stop. I put on two pairs of socks to keep my feet warm in the insualted boots I have but unfortunately forgot to further cover my legs so they were freezing by the time I walked from the bus stop to my building. Itook about 2 hours to fully warm up in here and I suspect it will take even longer by the time I get myself home tonight. I need to do some running around my little neighbourhood getting things that I need for the next couple of days, like bus tickets since I am not getting abus pass this month (the math doesn't add up). I left the heat on a tiny bit when I left this morning so I am hoping that my room won't be an complete ice box for me but rather just a chilly fridge or something. Perhaps I will do my exercise as soon as I get home with my coat on and everything to warm the place, and me, up faster.

Snow

There have been two major snow falls in Ottawa, both of which left a substantial amount of snow in our backyard. The patio table was conpletely covered with a big mound on top of it and the charis which are piled in the corner were also completely covered. So much snow!

Fabulous Weekend

Friday night Chris came over (as previosuly mentioned), despite the crappy-stormy weather, and as planned we played Settlers with the guys and generally hung out all night. We then went to Cora's the next morning for brunch (though it took us a while to get there because we missed some buses because we were chatting at the house) - it was the best meal I have had there the fruit was so fresh and yummy. We then spent the rest of the day at St. Laurent Shopping Centre at which I spent way too much money but bought a new skirt, sweater and a pair of pants (for work), I also got two new movies: Lucky Number Slevin and The Notebook. After that we decided that we wanted chinese for dinner so we went to the Buffet on Merivale (just the two of us since none of the guys were really interested - at least none of the ones who were home when we called). Then we headed back to the house and ended up playing yet another game of Settlers. Sunday morning Dave and I drove Chris home so taht she could go to work for 11. It was a really great weekend.
It made me realize how much I miss living with Chris. We used to chat all night or randomly go shopping fairly often when we lived together. I enjoyed spending time with her then too but didn't really appreciate it fully until now since she's not in the room next to mine.
After Dave and I dropped Chris off on Sunday we eventually went to the Real Canadian Superstore on Innes. We bought some clothes there (the Joe Fresh Style line - really good prices for basic items) I got some tank tops and Dave got some polo style shirts. We also bought some groceries there and on the way out we went to a store for me and I ended up buying a dress that I had been looking at the day before - it was a little pricey (for me at least) but it looked so good - like it was made for me. Chris had seen it the day before and said it looked like a greek goddess dress and when I showed Dave he really liked it too. I had to get it - a special gift for myself I guess. But that dress pretty much ends my spending for this month and probably next month too, but I don't care because it is so pretty. :)

Something to look forward to

Chris is coming over tonight and I am reallye xcited. I haven't hung out with her in quite some time. We are playing Settlers with the guys and then going to Cora's for brunch tomorrow. Cora's is really yummy - kind of pricey but yummy nonetheless.
It is supposed to storm here in Ottawa tonight and I hope it holds out long enough that Chris can get to my house safely and as dry as possible.

Summer?

May is gone and June has come and still it doesn't really feel like summer. There have been a couple warm/hot days so far but lately it has just been raining. Isn't it supposed to rain in April? I bought a new dress for work when I was home last weekend and haven't been able to wear it due to the weather - I hate it when that happens. Mind you the lightning and thunder last night was really nice to fall asleep to, though I did have to get up unplug computers and set backup alarms in case the power went off. Perhaps the weather will get warmer next week and it will start to feel like summer although when that happens I will probably end up complaining that it is too hot and humid or something along those lines...