Friday, 20 August 2010
Day 339
To all of my faithful readers...I'm going to be working 240 hours over the next 17 days. I don't know that I will get the time to write my blog when I get home from work each night. Therefore, I think what I will do, is at the end of this stint, I'll write a lengthy entry about how the days went. I realize that will give you a lull, and for that I'm sorry. But I think this is the best way, rather than suffering from sleep deprivation. I hope you understand, and I look forward to sharing my stories with you at the end. Stay Tuned. Thanks! xx
Day 338
I was so grateful for the guy in front of me in traffic today. I had spent the morning feeling ill, and was not in the best of moods to be going to a job I had been looking forward to all week. But, I pulled myself out of the house, and into my car around 3:30 to head to set.
First, I stopped for gas. Worrying that the lady was taking too long when I was ready to pay, and she started pumping someone else's gas...my nerves started to set in. I somehow managed to calm them down in the end, and began my journey.
Now on a regular day, at an off peak time, this drive would have taken MAYBE 45 minutes. But at 3:45 on a Thursday afternoon when the tunnel's down to one lane...It's a different story.
An hour later, sitting in this line up, trying to get into the tunnel...people, as usual, are trying to come up the inside lane and get in front of everyone who's just waited forever. These people make me angry. The people that make matters worse? The ones who let these morons in!!!!!! Anyway, I'm sitting in line, getting angry at all these people, when the guy in front of me decides to take initiative. He turns his wheels, and positions himself so that he's in the middle of two lanes. AWESOME! People were still trying to get by him, so I followed suit. I pulled up, right to his bumper, and so that my wheels were on either side of the line. No one could get by us, and it was great. Unfortunately once we started moving again, two more people zoomed up and got in. But I still give the guy a thumbs up for doing what he did. I was so grateful that he was in front of me.
I ended up getting to crew park an hour and a bit early, but I got in the shuttle right away, and with the impression that the driver was high or drunk...was very happy when I arrived on location. I got out of the van to see a familiar back. "Patrick?" I called out. He turned around, and gave me a hug. Patrick is a family friend. He plays soccer with my Dad, I've babysat his kids, and he does lighting on different sets. We chatted for a bit, and he walked me to where I had to be. I told him I'd see him in a bit, and went to sit down in holding.
I waited an hour, talking to a girl I know, and then signed in. Once I had done that, the night began with make up. As usual, I can't tell you anything that happened on set, but I'll tell you, I most likely won't be seen, but had fun nonetheless. Every now and then Patrick came on set and we'd talk, and when I signed out hours later, I had a conversation with him until it was time for me to hurry to the last shuttle. I jumped in, and the doors closed. The driver dropped us at Crew Park, and I headed home. I decided to stop at the Starbucks drive thru, but unfortunately, I was 12 minutes late!! They closed at Midnight. I was not happy.
I drove home, decided not to make a coffee or anything because Callan was so comfy on me, was giving the best cuddles and I was too lazy to move. Eventually the tiredness took over, and I decided to come to bed. Good Night xx
First, I stopped for gas. Worrying that the lady was taking too long when I was ready to pay, and she started pumping someone else's gas...my nerves started to set in. I somehow managed to calm them down in the end, and began my journey.
Now on a regular day, at an off peak time, this drive would have taken MAYBE 45 minutes. But at 3:45 on a Thursday afternoon when the tunnel's down to one lane...It's a different story.
An hour later, sitting in this line up, trying to get into the tunnel...people, as usual, are trying to come up the inside lane and get in front of everyone who's just waited forever. These people make me angry. The people that make matters worse? The ones who let these morons in!!!!!! Anyway, I'm sitting in line, getting angry at all these people, when the guy in front of me decides to take initiative. He turns his wheels, and positions himself so that he's in the middle of two lanes. AWESOME! People were still trying to get by him, so I followed suit. I pulled up, right to his bumper, and so that my wheels were on either side of the line. No one could get by us, and it was great. Unfortunately once we started moving again, two more people zoomed up and got in. But I still give the guy a thumbs up for doing what he did. I was so grateful that he was in front of me.
I ended up getting to crew park an hour and a bit early, but I got in the shuttle right away, and with the impression that the driver was high or drunk...was very happy when I arrived on location. I got out of the van to see a familiar back. "Patrick?" I called out. He turned around, and gave me a hug. Patrick is a family friend. He plays soccer with my Dad, I've babysat his kids, and he does lighting on different sets. We chatted for a bit, and he walked me to where I had to be. I told him I'd see him in a bit, and went to sit down in holding.
I waited an hour, talking to a girl I know, and then signed in. Once I had done that, the night began with make up. As usual, I can't tell you anything that happened on set, but I'll tell you, I most likely won't be seen, but had fun nonetheless. Every now and then Patrick came on set and we'd talk, and when I signed out hours later, I had a conversation with him until it was time for me to hurry to the last shuttle. I jumped in, and the doors closed. The driver dropped us at Crew Park, and I headed home. I decided to stop at the Starbucks drive thru, but unfortunately, I was 12 minutes late!! They closed at Midnight. I was not happy.
I drove home, decided not to make a coffee or anything because Callan was so comfy on me, was giving the best cuddles and I was too lazy to move. Eventually the tiredness took over, and I decided to come to bed. Good Night xx
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Day 337
Today was crazy. It was supposed to be a nice relaxing day off with my brother, before I start a 20 day stretch of work. What it turned out to be however, was crazy.
I got up and was trying to get ready, when Dapple - one of my puppies - wouldn't stop barking at me. It was getting on my nerves, to the point where I kept telling her to be quiet. Well, not long after...she had an accident. I apologized to her (as if she can understand me) and brought her outside. Within the next 2 hours, she went at LEAST 10 times.
I got some stuff together, and in a panic - no time for make up - got Stephen to take us to the Vet. We get there, the vet's nurse gets me to bring Dapple outside (after hitting me in the face with a ladle and not apologizing), and proceeds to catch Dapple's pee in this ladle. - I sure hope it was washed from the previous animal, before she hit me in the face!
We went back inside, and minutes later, the vet came out. We went into one of the little rooms, and she checked Dapple out. She ran the tests on the wee, and told us what was up. She's got an infection, and had to have an injection. The Vet asked if Dapple was allergic to anything, and when I said yes, she asked what. I went on to explain that every time she has an injection, she has a reaction. The vet stated that that was a reaction to vaccinations, and carried on giving her a shot of Penicillin. We left the office, and on the ride home, she was continuously shaking her head. Itchy ears I assumed. By the time we got home, and Stephen dropped us off, her reaction was getting worse. Her eyes were getting red, she was chewing her foot off as she scratched her side, and her nose was swelling up. Luckily I'd seen this happen to her before, so it wasn't a true panic right away. I just knew she needed Benadryl. Well, after looking around and not being able to find it, that's when I began to panic. I called Stephen and asked him to bring some home ASAP. A little while later, with no sign of him, I called the vet. I described everything to her, and she told me to come back in with Dapple.
We had to wait for Stephen to get back to the house, and as I was getting antsy, I walked up to the four way stop, Dapple in my arms, to meet up with him so he wouldn't have to turn around. He drove us back to the vet, where Dapple had to have 2 more injections to fight off the first one. UGH! She has to go back in 2 weeks, and has to be on a different medication I'm allergic to, for the time in between. We drove back to the house, and her and I finally had some time to relax. She laid down beside me on the couch, and would only leave my side when she heard the door open. She'd go see who it was, and return to me. If I got up, she was up with me. Poor little thing.
My Dad, Mom, and Stephen all got home, and we ate dinner together while watching "Glee" - re runs - in the background. Now I'm sitting here watching "The Hulk" with everyone but Stephen who's gone out. I'm waiting for tomorrow's call time, and then I'll be asleep, faster than ever. After I pack of course. Good Night xx
I got up and was trying to get ready, when Dapple - one of my puppies - wouldn't stop barking at me. It was getting on my nerves, to the point where I kept telling her to be quiet. Well, not long after...she had an accident. I apologized to her (as if she can understand me) and brought her outside. Within the next 2 hours, she went at LEAST 10 times.
I got some stuff together, and in a panic - no time for make up - got Stephen to take us to the Vet. We get there, the vet's nurse gets me to bring Dapple outside (after hitting me in the face with a ladle and not apologizing), and proceeds to catch Dapple's pee in this ladle. - I sure hope it was washed from the previous animal, before she hit me in the face!
We went back inside, and minutes later, the vet came out. We went into one of the little rooms, and she checked Dapple out. She ran the tests on the wee, and told us what was up. She's got an infection, and had to have an injection. The Vet asked if Dapple was allergic to anything, and when I said yes, she asked what. I went on to explain that every time she has an injection, she has a reaction. The vet stated that that was a reaction to vaccinations, and carried on giving her a shot of Penicillin. We left the office, and on the ride home, she was continuously shaking her head. Itchy ears I assumed. By the time we got home, and Stephen dropped us off, her reaction was getting worse. Her eyes were getting red, she was chewing her foot off as she scratched her side, and her nose was swelling up. Luckily I'd seen this happen to her before, so it wasn't a true panic right away. I just knew she needed Benadryl. Well, after looking around and not being able to find it, that's when I began to panic. I called Stephen and asked him to bring some home ASAP. A little while later, with no sign of him, I called the vet. I described everything to her, and she told me to come back in with Dapple.
We had to wait for Stephen to get back to the house, and as I was getting antsy, I walked up to the four way stop, Dapple in my arms, to meet up with him so he wouldn't have to turn around. He drove us back to the vet, where Dapple had to have 2 more injections to fight off the first one. UGH! She has to go back in 2 weeks, and has to be on a different medication I'm allergic to, for the time in between. We drove back to the house, and her and I finally had some time to relax. She laid down beside me on the couch, and would only leave my side when she heard the door open. She'd go see who it was, and return to me. If I got up, she was up with me. Poor little thing.
My Dad, Mom, and Stephen all got home, and we ate dinner together while watching "Glee" - re runs - in the background. Now I'm sitting here watching "The Hulk" with everyone but Stephen who's gone out. I'm waiting for tomorrow's call time, and then I'll be asleep, faster than ever. After I pack of course. Good Night xx
Monday, 16 August 2010
Day 336
What a hottttttt day! My Goodness! I could barely move. I was up earlyish, and still didn't manage to get a lot done because sitting at home, was like sitting in a sauna. I got ready, and took care of the dogs...but basically them and I, sat around trying to survive as the beads of sweat roll off us. When Stephen got home from work, he changed quickly, and the two of us headed out to do some running around.
Our first stop was Walmart. We were on a hunt for Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals. Once we had a Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Pooh in hand, we headed to the cash. As we placed the stuffys' on the counter, we realized Eeyore's little music box inside, didn't work. We ran back to see if there was another one, and when there wasn't, decided it wouldn't matter. The other 3 sang, and it was the same song in each, so if Eeyore didn't, it would be alright. We paid for the animals, and made a stop at the bank and Liquor Store before coming home.
When we got back, we had minutes to wrap a few gifts, then we were out the door and at the pub. Stephen jumped out to fill a cooler with ice, and then we drove to a friend's for a baby shower. Hours later, my Mom showed up, I came home with her, and now I'm sitting here, falling asleep as I type this, and watch TV. I'll be in bed very shortly. Good Night xx
Our first stop was Walmart. We were on a hunt for Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals. Once we had a Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Pooh in hand, we headed to the cash. As we placed the stuffys' on the counter, we realized Eeyore's little music box inside, didn't work. We ran back to see if there was another one, and when there wasn't, decided it wouldn't matter. The other 3 sang, and it was the same song in each, so if Eeyore didn't, it would be alright. We paid for the animals, and made a stop at the bank and Liquor Store before coming home.
When we got back, we had minutes to wrap a few gifts, then we were out the door and at the pub. Stephen jumped out to fill a cooler with ice, and then we drove to a friend's for a baby shower. Hours later, my Mom showed up, I came home with her, and now I'm sitting here, falling asleep as I type this, and watch TV. I'll be in bed very shortly. Good Night xx
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Day 335
35 Degrees today, and ... people are dancing? We're watching the news right now, and people were dancing in the street. I could hardly move! Anyway, I'm not complaining, cuz I certainly don't want the rain to come.
My Mom and I had some things to get done today, so we were running from store to store getting groceries, gifts, etc. When we got back, my Mom made dinner, and after eating, her, my Dad and I went down to a company picnic. We mingled with some people, and then headed up the beach for a gelato. We were originally sitting near the water to eat it, but I began shivering, gave up, and went to Jimmy Flynn's to finish eating it in the warmth.
Soon enough, my Mom, and Dad came to get me, and we drove back to the house. I took the dogs out, and then my Dad and I drove up to Rogers to rent a movie. Now the two of us are watching TV until Stephen and Carly get off work. They'll come here and we'll watch "Planet 51". I'll be asleep VERY soon after. xx
My Mom and I had some things to get done today, so we were running from store to store getting groceries, gifts, etc. When we got back, my Mom made dinner, and after eating, her, my Dad and I went down to a company picnic. We mingled with some people, and then headed up the beach for a gelato. We were originally sitting near the water to eat it, but I began shivering, gave up, and went to Jimmy Flynn's to finish eating it in the warmth.
Soon enough, my Mom, and Dad came to get me, and we drove back to the house. I took the dogs out, and then my Dad and I drove up to Rogers to rent a movie. Now the two of us are watching TV until Stephen and Carly get off work. They'll come here and we'll watch "Planet 51". I'll be asleep VERY soon after. xx
Day 334
I was awake pretty early considering what time I went to bed last night. I got up, got ready, and my Mom, Dad and I went to one of my Dad's stores' anniversaries. We hung around there for a bit, then went to Starbucks, and drove to our storage place. We grabbed a fan - as the temperature is still crazy hot here - and then drove home.
I had just enough time to check some e-mails before changing for work, and Carly arriving. When she got here, the two of us drove to her house to take care of her dog, then went up to Pita Pit. We were SO excited!! I haven't had Pita Pit in like...years!
We had picked some up for Stephen, and the chef at the pub, so we went down there to drop the pitas off, grabbed a gelato, polished that off, and then enjoyed our pitas. They were delicious!!!!! Because of the heat, the pub was pretty dead. For the next probably 4 hours...I sat there speaking with my boss while he ate dinner, playing Angry Birds, and talking to some customers. My Mom dropped us some dessert, then found a parking spot, and came in to sit with me. After a lot of water and a cup of coffee, we headed back to the house.
Carly and Stephen came back here after work, and the 3 of us tried to watch "Elf" but we were so tired we didn't get through the whole thing. Carly left, and we all went to sleep. xx
I had just enough time to check some e-mails before changing for work, and Carly arriving. When she got here, the two of us drove to her house to take care of her dog, then went up to Pita Pit. We were SO excited!! I haven't had Pita Pit in like...years!
We had picked some up for Stephen, and the chef at the pub, so we went down there to drop the pitas off, grabbed a gelato, polished that off, and then enjoyed our pitas. They were delicious!!!!! Because of the heat, the pub was pretty dead. For the next probably 4 hours...I sat there speaking with my boss while he ate dinner, playing Angry Birds, and talking to some customers. My Mom dropped us some dessert, then found a parking spot, and came in to sit with me. After a lot of water and a cup of coffee, we headed back to the house.
Carly and Stephen came back here after work, and the 3 of us tried to watch "Elf" but we were so tired we didn't get through the whole thing. Carly left, and we all went to sleep. xx
Day 333
Friday the 13th, and had I of noticed earlier...I probably could have had some luck.
My Mom and I were doing some running around today, and the radio station was giving away tickets to Michael Buble (his Vancouver concert is this Friday), all you had to do was call in, and answer questions about Souffle. Well, I had my phone in my hand and was ready to dial...but when I heard Souffle, I thought yeah right, I won't win these tickets...and I closed my phone. It wasn't until after a girl from White Rock had answered all these EASY questions, that I thought...CRAP! It's Friday the 13th! Those tickets would have been mine! What a muppet!
Anyway, all that aside...my day began with a tiny work out, and by tiny...I mean about 2 minutes, on the wii fit. I was trying to do jack knife sit-ups, when Callan decided to lie under my head. Then, when my bath was ready, I jumped in and got ready to go out. My Mom came home from golf, and the two of us walked down to the pub to meet up with some of my Mom's friends for lunch. We ate there, and proceeded to the Gelato place for dessert. It was delicious as usual.
We ate the gelato on the beach, said our good byes, and then my Mom and I walked to the other end of the beach, up the hill and home in 31 degree heat. When we got back, we had a few things we had to do at different stores. We got that done, I got changed, and I went to work.
Work was great. Busy at the pub, but great nonetheless. It's an awesome atmosphere. When we finished at the pub, Stephen, Carly and I went to Charlie's, and then the OB. We were standing at the OB when we glanced at this Dane Cook look a like we had seen walk by earlier. He was soooo good looking that Carly and I couldn't stop staring. We later found out that he is an NHL player. We had some good laughs as per usual, and then Carly and I walked home. It was around 3:30am when I fell asleep. xx
My Mom and I were doing some running around today, and the radio station was giving away tickets to Michael Buble (his Vancouver concert is this Friday), all you had to do was call in, and answer questions about Souffle. Well, I had my phone in my hand and was ready to dial...but when I heard Souffle, I thought yeah right, I won't win these tickets...and I closed my phone. It wasn't until after a girl from White Rock had answered all these EASY questions, that I thought...CRAP! It's Friday the 13th! Those tickets would have been mine! What a muppet!
Anyway, all that aside...my day began with a tiny work out, and by tiny...I mean about 2 minutes, on the wii fit. I was trying to do jack knife sit-ups, when Callan decided to lie under my head. Then, when my bath was ready, I jumped in and got ready to go out. My Mom came home from golf, and the two of us walked down to the pub to meet up with some of my Mom's friends for lunch. We ate there, and proceeded to the Gelato place for dessert. It was delicious as usual.
We ate the gelato on the beach, said our good byes, and then my Mom and I walked to the other end of the beach, up the hill and home in 31 degree heat. When we got back, we had a few things we had to do at different stores. We got that done, I got changed, and I went to work.
Work was great. Busy at the pub, but great nonetheless. It's an awesome atmosphere. When we finished at the pub, Stephen, Carly and I went to Charlie's, and then the OB. We were standing at the OB when we glanced at this Dane Cook look a like we had seen walk by earlier. He was soooo good looking that Carly and I couldn't stop staring. We later found out that he is an NHL player. We had some good laughs as per usual, and then Carly and I walked home. It was around 3:30am when I fell asleep. xx
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)