Birthdays, Toys and Rock Stars!

Hey everyone! I hope all is well with whomever may be reading this. I have been so busy lately at work, it's hard to believe. Lisa, my trainer/co-worker/friend had her baby last week. Her name is Solaya Marie and she was a hefty 8 lbs, 4 oz. (Congratulations, Lisa!!!) So needless to say, she's not at work anymore. Which is a few weeks earlier than expected. We have a million projects on the go, our busy season is starting up and then I still have to keep on top of my regular job, plus learning aspects of a new job as well. It's crazy. On the up side, it is helping ease my smoking habit a lot. I think I've had 3 cigarettes at work in the last 2 days. But it makes the day go by fast. Today is almost over and my brain is so fried that I don't think I can concentrate on anything new. My manager is already talking about changing my title to something more efficient and something that will also result in more $$$. I will never turn down more cash! So I suppose I could say I'm paying my dues and will hopefully be rewarded for it in the end. Enough about work.

So... my baby is turning 6 in 3 days. I honestly can not believe it. I really can't. I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. I'll have to see if I can dig up a baby picture of her and post it. Just because she was so cute. My sister always said that she looked like a porcelain doll. With red hair. I'm having her party on Saturday afternoon and that kid is going to be so spoiled. I don't remember having half the junk she has when I was little. When I was a kid, I had a Cabbage Patch Kid and a Lite Brite. And I thought I was rolling in cool stuff. I still remember sitting upstairs in our bedrooms and playing Lite Brite until all hours of the morning with Tara. It was awesome because no light would shine to the bottom of the stairs when our parents checked on us. We were so sneaky... At least we thought we were. Anyways, my baby girl is turning 6. It's a harsh reality that time really does fly by. Craziness.

Not much else is going on in my world these days. Looks like I'll be going down to Houston again sometime in mid-September for some training courses. I'm excited. I love Houston. They have the best Mexican restaurant north of Mexico! It's called Papasitos and their enchilladas are so good they make me want to cry. There is something to be said about their margaritas as well... Hopefully this time I'll have some time to do some sight-seeing. I really want to check out NASA and head out to Galveston. I doubt I will though. It'll be work, work, work, eat, sleep, work, work, work and then come home.

Anyone check out Rockstar: Supernova last night? If you don't watch that show, you really should start. Finally, somebody took a music reality show and did it right. It's just so different from the Idols. It's refreshing. There are only so many seasons that you can watch the same thing every week. Check it out, it's a wicked show. Go Magni!

The day is coming to a close. Sigh. Time to go home to job #2! But being a mom is going to be fun tonight! We're picking out a cake for the big day on Saturday. Take care everyone!

Luv,
Megan

PS: Devon, I'm sorry I haven't had time to email you! We'll chat soon, I promise.

Pictures

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. This one is of Cassidy and her step-sister, Kiyra. Cassidy goes to Saskatoon every summer for a month or so to visit with her dad and his wife. Kiyra is an added bonus! She loves spending time in Saskatoon. She was a bit homesick towards the end, but made it through okay. I look forward to having the chance to be a 26 year old all year, but of course I'm ready for her to come home a couple days after she leaves! She doesn't get to spend much time with her dad, so she enjoys every minute of it. Her favorite is Kinsmen Park and the spray pool!
I took this one at the Trans Alta Grandstand Show during Calgary Stampede. Isn't it amazing? This show is phenomenal every year. I went twice this time around and was more impressed the second time. Can you imagine how strong you would have to be to do something like this? If you're ever in town for Calgary Stampede, make sure you check out the chuckwagon races and Grandstand Show. You will not be disappointed, I promise you! You can tell I'm a mom, because as I was watching these two perform, all I could say was, "Get down from there, you're going to hurt yourselves!"

This is me and my best friend from high school, Sheri. Tara and I went to a lake near Fort Qu'Appelle on July long weekend to camp with our "other family". It was really great to see everyone again. All the kids have grown up so much, I almost didn't recognize them. Sheri and her husband, Steve just had a baby girl and it the first time I saw her. Little Saren is such a sweetheart. I left the lake almost convinced that I wanted another baby. Hey, I said almost! I don't think I could deal with the no sleep and diaper changes and contstant feedings again. And I think my mom would disown me if I had another baby before I get married! We'll see...

This is me and my big sister, Tara. I can't remember what we were doing... probably just being stupid. We do that a lot! Anyways, I'm out for the weekend. Everyone have a fantastic weekend!

I might love dogs...

Happy Thursday afternoon! I'm so glad the week is almost over. It's been a long one. Cassidy's baby-sitter is on holidays until Monday so my aunt was kind enough to let us stay at her place for the week and she's looking after Cassidy while I'm working. I can't thank her enough! But it's been a really long week. She lives waaaaaayyyyy down south, so it's a hike to work every day. I haven't spent more than 2 nights at home by myself since the middle of July. All I really want to do these days is curl up on my couch with a bottle of wine and a good book. Soon enough... But enough of my complaining.

Did anyone watch Rockstar: Supernova last night? That's my new favorite show. Probably because I have an unhealthy obsession with Tommy Lee. I love him. I was shocked that Magni almost eliminated. I have a ton of respect for him. Not only is he amazingly talented, but he's a hard core family man as well. There aren't many of those left in the music biz. At least not that I've seen. Anyways, I'm rooting for Dilana all the way. She gives me chills. I don't think I'd buy a ticket to one of their shows with anyone else fronting the band.

Speaking of TV, I watched the greatest movie last night. (I really should cut down on my TV time). Eight Below with Paul Walker. Now we all know that while Paul Walker may be one of the most gorgeous men on the planet, he really isn't much of an actor (except in Running Scared-he surprised me in that one). The true substance in this Disney flick came from 8 beautiful dogs. They're all Huskies, but I can't be sure of what kind. I was never really much of a dog lover, but these dogs were so amazing. The movie is based on a true story about a team of Antarctic explorers and how the team of dogs got stranded alone and chained up because the team had to evacuate with the promise of returning. Well, it wouldn't be much of a movie if everything went as planned, would it? Of course, circumstances prevented the plane from returning for the dogs and they ended up surviving by themselves in Antartica for some insane amount of time, like 175 days. I don't know exactly how cold it was up there, but I got chills just watching some of the storms. Anyways, it was just a good movie. Cassidy loved it too. So everyone check it out if you get the chance!

More exciting news... My friend/co-worker is on her way to the hospital to give birth. It's her first baby and it's a girl. So we're all anxiously waiting to hear how everything goes. Baby is about a month premature, but I'm sure everything will be fine. Although this does leave me on my own at work. Aaaahhhh!!! She was supposed to have been here until the beginning of September and we had a very long list of things we wanted to accomplish before then. Wouldn't you know that it was a child who prevented that from happening. Those of you who have kids are saying "Well, what did you expect? That happens all the time!" I know it does, it's just a bit scary being responsible for a multi-million dollar operation. Going into our busiest drilling season ever. It's definately going to be an interesting winter! Lisa, if you're reading this... we're all thinking about you and wishing you the best! Take care and I can't wait to see your beautiful girl!!!

I think that's about it for now. All I can think of anyways. Have a fantastic day, everyone!

Luv,
Meg

So exciting!

So this is my first blog and my first entry ever! I'm ridiculously excited about it. I do have to thank my old friend, Leah for giving me the idea. It just seems like a really cool way to share and vent and communicate, etc. But you all know that because you're not blogger virgins, like I am. I'm at work right now and really should start working but setting up this blog was my first priority today.

So...for those of you who don't know me, I'm a single, working mom in Calgary. My little girl, Cassidy, is turning six in September. (Where did the last 6 years go???) She's going into grade one and is quite excited about being "the big kid in school". I guess she's tired of all those Kindergarten babies. Here's a picture of her at her ballet class. Isn't she sweet? I love this picture, she looks so angelic. And believe me, she's not. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have nothing but problems with her when she's a teenager. Oh well, I have a few years of sanity left.

I keep looking at the time ticking away on my computer and I'm starting to feel guilty. I have soooo much to do today. I work in the oil and gas industry and it's busy. But it's also a lot of fun and extremely challenging. The oil and gas industry in Alberta is just a crazy thing to be a part of these days, I recommend it to everyone! My older sister, Tara, and I actually work for the same company. I like it. I've only been with this company for 5 months, but the atmosphere is so different than anything I was used to before. It's always go, go, go. Of course, that can get awfully tiring too. I've talked to many people who just can't wait to get out of the 8-5 rat race. I'm sure I'll be one of them, but not yet. Right now, I'm enjoying being a business woman during the day and mom at night.

It's almost break time, so I'm out for now! Thx for reading!