Last I wrote, I was just on the verge of freedom from G and Z, and Monday the 14th, it was granted. My beloved cousins were reunited with their (tanned) parents in the afternoon, and the Grandparents and I went home for a nice quiet dinner.
You know, I really have learned a lot this week, and it's pretty freaking exciting to see all of my plans coming together. I mean, seriously, think about it.
Living accommodations: Check.
Awesome paying job: Check.
Getting my credits for school: Check.
Get hair cut: Check.
Get shoes for said awesome job: Check.
Learning to depend and give everything up to God: mega Check.
All-in-all, this has been one of the craziest learning curves ever, and it's just beginning.
On Tuesday I went into Edmonton with my Grandma and we went to go get some new shoes (yay! I needed those!) and see my Great-grandpa. Man, is that ever getting hard.
He used to be this strong, independent man who provided for his family of 12, and now he's 92 and not even able to get out of bed by himself.
My Grandma and I have gone to see him at least once every 3 days, and he really enjoys the company. The best parts about my visits with him is his sense of humor. For all that he's gone through lately, that man still cracks jokes all the time. A lot of the time they're so subtle that it takes a few moments for me to catch them, but he always makes me laugh.
They were planning on moving him to a new hospital that's a lot farther away (which sucks) but we're hoping they move him to an actual Elderly home soon. He's getting tired of the food there.
On Wednesday we just chilled at the house all day because it was freaking snowing. 2 bloody inches of it. WHEN WILL IT END?!
People think it's hilarious how I already hate the snow. It's been almost 2 weeks, and I despise the stuff. Sure, it's pretty in theory, but actually having to walk in the stuff is another matter altogether.
Today I met up with and was officially hired by Brewsters on 111th, the the Chef there treated my grandparents and I to lunch there. The food is tasty, the location is handy and the restaurant is really nice. I start in the kitchen at the position that I want, and I'm free to move from station to station as I please. Apparently knowing the right people is pretty handy. Chef D is going to be a huge help, mostly because he's afraid of angering Mr. L.
Life's looking up at the moment.
All I need to do now is not freeze to death. It was -20C all day today, and that's gross. Luckily I got some awesome scarves on Tuesday, so I'm coping and adjusting little by little.
So while I was watching Silent Library (the american version, meaning it's a lot more chill than it's Japanese counterpart) and I laughed so hard I cried. It even had my grandparents laughing!!
I think that I'll keep my eyes out for it from now on.
Best part of my day by far.
Just before the meeting with Chef D we'd been visiting my Papapa (Great-grandfather) and when we were talking about saving a little bit of money at a time, he mumbled '"Every little bit helps" said the mouse as he peed in the ocean.' and oh my goodness, I couldn't stop laughing.
And because of my inability to regulate my laughter, he started laughing. At me and not with me, I should add.
The Oilers are playing right now and they just scored a goal. Papa's rejoicing.
I should go warm up by the fire now, I can't feel my feet.
Don't Panic.
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