Can't Play Their Reindeer Games

Howdy Folks,

Yes, yes…another horrifically late post. But I’m afraid it’s going to be a little bit nutty for the next few weeks. You see, I don’t have a computer at home (and lugging this work one is oh so tiresome) so I’ll just have to sneak away when I get a chance and write a wee posty when I can.

Actually…was thinking of using my BlackBerry (necessary product placement). To update as I truck through the city. Sad part is, I haven’t quite figured out (or if I can) post pictures to my write-ups from my “GoogleBerry” (a new beta testing product placement) but will work on that. Hey, at least you’ll get words? That’s better than nothing!

So…what have I been up to? Well, work. LOTS of it! But now we’re in the blissful waiting period. I know, it sounds kinda weird, but in my biz, you do a crap load of work…present it to the client. They (hopefully) they fall in love with it and then tell you which one they picked (or more often then not) pick part from column A and a little from column B. Either way, you just want to sell sell sell!

Alas my thoughts of work have turned slightly sound. You see, I was NOT going to write about this today…but now I’ve had to hear the third person say “OMG last night was SOOOOOOOOOO awesome!” I just can’t take IT anymore!!! What is it I speak of? Oh…that would be the big DRINK FEST that happened last night that I WASN’T INVITED TO!!!! WTF!??!?!?!

Now…I don’t know for a fact what happened, or who’s little shindig it was. BUT, if my paranoia is correct…it was yet AGAIN another ACD fun party. You see, the Associate Creative Directors where I work all get together for drinks and live it up. Hmmm, meanwhile the REST of us are left to listen to the aftermath of their drunken frivolities the morning after. Uugghhh. What stings even MORE is that in my OLD job (miss you Toronto) there was NONE of that shit (or at least not that I knew about) we all hung out. CD/ACD/Head Janitorial staff…it didn’t matter. It wasn’t about titles and B.S. it was just a group of people hanging out socially and getting to know each other outside of the office. But…like I’ve said before…we ain’t in Kanas anymore.

Sniff

Ventation….complete! Onto the weekend at hand (thank GOD for that!!!)

Rich and I are off to go surfing! Wooohooo! Heading to Long Beach for some lessons. Who knows is the waves will be any good (hell, who cares) spending the day out on the water is good enough for me! I’m really hoping that it’s as fun as surfing in Hawaii (ok maybe not as EPIC as far as water conditions go, but moderate fun would be cool). Perhaps this will be our summer fun sport of choice, therefore making the death months of a Manhattan summer (specifically July and August or as I like to refer to them as Sweaty and Sweatier!) all the more enjoyable.

Right oh, off to daydream of my weekend of awesomeness. More mobile posts coming soon. Thanks for your patience. Just think, in the next few weeks (months) we should have all our stuff FINALLY moved from Toronto (including our computer) and then I can write till my fingers bleed. Joy!

Happy Weekend All…
Xo
LisaC

Why...hello there!

Goodness…so much has happened it’s almost like, Where to begin? I suppose…at the beginning (sorry, bad joke).

Rich – so he moved here last Friday (wow…that sounds very bizarre). And started new job on Tuesday. So far so good! No stress at the border (apparently Scientists are more respectable then Copywriters?) and the new gig has been fab-o!

Living – well…we’re gonna try to make do in the little pad for now. Yes, it’s not exactly HUGE but what NY apartment is anyway? Plus, there’s one more AWESOME reason to stay…THE HOOKERS GOT EVICTED! I know…how wicked is that?!?!?! I suppose now the million dollar question is, “who’s going to move in next?” yikes…I can only imagine!

Happy – ok, he’s STILL not here yet. In fact, I think my dog is having a more relaxing summer then I am. Right now he’s chillin’ with my parents in the O-town, going to the cottage on the weekends, sleeping his regular 22 hours a day. Yes, I now have complete confirmation that it in fact IS a Dog’s Life! We’ll be headin’ up to my cousin’s cottage in Lac Lesage (to all you geography wiz’s that’s in Quebec!) so when we come back, we’ll take the Hapster with us. Hopefully he likes planes…I guess we’ll find out (don’t worry, he’ll be sittin’ pretty in the cabin with us, not under the plane – which I think is just plain cruel!)

Work – still kickin’ it!

New York – ok, that’s still here too. In fact I’m impressed that the summer hasn’t been too mental. I feel like I have a running battle between me and my air conditioner – to try and see how long I can hold out before turning it on. I must say, I’m impressed…as a cold loving Canadian, I’ve done surprisingly well!

So there is it…now back to our regularly scheduled programming. I’ll be more chilled out and can actually WRITE about my mundane adventures, and you can in turn ask questions about why my adventures are so dull…you know, like normal blogs! Hehehee

Happy July 4th America’Land. I already did it up earlier this week for Canuck Day. A local bar had a bit of a party…and I swear every Canadian on the island showed up (maybe even a few from Jersey!) Holy Crap! Was quite a scene. Free poutine in line (or at least an Americans best attempt…which I totally appreciated) and Canadian beer (no, not any really GOOD beer, just cruddy Molson. But hey…who am I to be picky!)

So yes, now it’s USA’s turn. To help kick off the celebration I made a mix CD for the folks here at work. Yes, it’s all Canadian songs, but hey…we do live together in NORTH AMERICA? Perhaps we can bite off a little of their party?

Heheheh

Have a great long weekend…talk to ya’ll again on Monday!
Thanks for the patience,
Xo
LisaC

No seriously...still here

Just PAINFULLY behind...but loads has happened. Don't want to cheap you with a half-assed post while in between two tight work deadlines, SO will write a good sassy post tonight or tomorrow. PROMISE!

Thanks for your patience, we're ALMOST back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Thank you for your patience.
lisac

I'm still here

Sorry everyone. Been pretty crap at the Blogging lately. Well...lots has happened.

- went home for a week to be with the fam & pack
- came back
- worked
- went to WAY too many social event for one week
- got WAY too excited to hear about Rich's new gig...causing me to go into a slight cardiac arrest

Anyho....all is well and I'll try to be a wee bit more dilligent.

Gotta get back at other shiz, but just wanted to let you know, I didn't get hit by a bus!

xo
LisaC

RICH GOT THE JOB!!!

Holy crap...seriously...I'm at a loss for words. But not for sounds.

Ahhhhhh
Whhwhhahahahahahah
eeeeekkkkkkkkk
Wooooohooooo!

You get the idea. A move 345 days in the making. That's right. It'll be a year on May 29. WOW, can you believe it?! Geez, one year, two jobs, countless hours in airports, and close to a bajillion dollars in flights. I suppose it's fitting that I'm writing this post in the Newark airport - of course waiting for a delayed flight. Just another glamorous Friday night in the life of LisaC. Anyway, at least we're in the home stretch. Details - wish I had them. All I know is that Visa madness has started (uugghhhh) so more next week.

Now the real work starts. Gotta...
- rent out our house in Toronto (don't worry, I'll be pimpin' out my pad on the blog soon, spread the word)
- sell our car (a lovely 2001 Honda Civic...will enough throw in the bobble head dog in the back window)
- throw out, pack up and clear up all our stuff (hey, it's a house...therefore a magnet for crap, I'm sure half of it is garbage, but the purging exercise must be done
- organize Happy (can you apply for a doggie passport? I kid. I kid!)
- find a new apartment in NY (gotta go east baby if Rich is commuting to Grand Central)

I'm sure there's more, but will start with that list for now. Man oh man.

I hope your weekend is as awesome as mine (hopefully) will be. Just gotta get outta this airport. I think there'll be a cermonial burning of my carry-on bag when Rich moves. Boy that'll be great!

Happy Weekend,
LisaC

Here's the scoop

Still waiting to hear from Rich's interviews...but all 8 (since there was "technically" one during his lunch) went well!

Uugghhh, my appendix might burst due to anxiety and stress...but if I keep "chain chewing" copious amounts of gum I think I might make it through. Although my buddy Dave mentioned that a shot of whiskey and a smoke might do the trick. Might try that too.

Keep the good vibes vibin'. If you can hear me of Gods of the Work...please put me out of my misery!

xo
LisaC

Da Weekend Dat Waz

Hey All,
Holy cow...AWESOME! Mom was in town and we had nothing but good olde fashioned F.U.N. Thanks so much Mom for everything. Scored some new duds (I think I'll take inspiration for my spring work wardrobe from a fellow writer I work with - collared shirt, pants, shoes. How's that for simplicity?) Got some fun stuff for my pad (some puffy letters a "L & R" in fabric - the ones from Anthropology that are TOTALLY fun. Perhaps it's wishful thinking...L & R...together, under one roof...but more on that later!) And even a couple bucks to go and get my hair did (perhaps a sign that my hair REALLY needs a cut and colour, but I won't look a gift horse in the mouth!)

So...what'd be we. Well...we shopped, and shopped and then ate some food...no wait, then shopped some more. THEN saw the hockey game...and then capped off the perfect weekend with...more shopping! Hey, someone has to keep the New York economy humming and apparently that someone is Mummsy!

OMG, but the highlight of the weekend had to be when we went to a local bar (Third & Long) to watch the Habs game. Mom's isn't really the "bar" type. Not really too sure what Mother's are so seeing her in this alcohol infused atmosphere was a little bizarre. But I think my fav part was when she asked the bartender if they had "Cinzano?" Teehehehehe Awesome!

Had a ton of fun. Thanks again Mom! Can't wait for your next visit!!!

In other news - this Friday is bigger than normal...Rich has 7 interviews at Kraft here in NY! WoooHoo!!! OMG just the PROSPECT that we could be nearing the end of this little long distance adventure is enough to send shivers down my spine and make my knees weak. Man, there aren't enough words to describe my excitement. Now all he's gotta do is GET the job. Fingers crossed people - I'll need all the good vibes you've got this Friday. No holding back!!

Go Habs GO! It's 2-1 in the series for Philly, so we've got to pick up our socks...it's just plain EMBARASSING!

Talk soon...
LisaC