I think I'm going to rename my blog, "In search of the perfect no-foam-latte" Honestly. How hard is it to NOT put foam on a beverage??? Expecially when it's written right on the side of the cup. Today I got a chai and there was a good inch and a half of foam on top!? At what point do you start getting anal and not accepting a drink until all the foam has been scrapped off the top?
Of course the worst part about achieveing perfect foam-less-ness is that it's a fleeting victory. With the next drink it could all be back. I think I need a personal barista :P
~Heidi...enjoying her half full chai now that all the foam has been anhilated.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
I DID IT!!!
I actually applied for a job! Finally. I've been working on my resume, fine tuning it, adjusting, adding etc for so long and I *FINALLY* sent it off to the placement agency I've been talking about. They have one specific opening that looks promising and they are always getting more. Their website states:
So, now I wait for my interview! Cross your fingers for me!!!
~Heidi
Qualified applicants will receive either a letter or a phone call asking you to schedule an appointment to come into our office for testing and a personal interview with one of our consultants.
So, now I wait for my interview! Cross your fingers for me!!!
~Heidi
Monday, January 30, 2006
1981
I got this via email awhile ago and found it very interesting. I just got it again this morning so I've decided to post it. The only thing they left out is the fact that I was born in 1981...not sure what the equivilant for 2005 was...
In the year 1981,
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament.
4. Pope John Paul II was shot.
In the year 2005,
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament.
4. The Pope died.
Lesson learned? The next time Charles gets married, someone warn the Pope!
In the year 1981,
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament.
4. Pope John Paul II was shot.
In the year 2005,
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament.
4. The Pope died.
Lesson learned? The next time Charles gets married, someone warn the Pope!
Singles Update
Last week I posted that I expected George Strait to release a new single soon. Last night I heard on the radio that the new song will be "The Seashores of Old Mexico" from his "Somewhere Down in Texas" CD. I *love* that song and am very happy to hear that it's the next release.
This morning I did a search to confirm it and found out that he's doing a video for it too!!! clicky George does very few videos so this is exciting. Can't wait to see it!
~Heidi
This morning I did a search to confirm it and found out that he's doing a video for it too!!! clicky George does very few videos so this is exciting. Can't wait to see it!
~Heidi
Dreams
Anyone who knows me knows I dream A LOT, and VERY vividly. Normally my dreams are associated to events that have happened during the day or things I was thinking about. Typically I remember my dreams, or at least the feelings I felt during them. Most of the times they are good dreams (especially when they are about Dierks or Kenny :))
Last night I was dreaming about making cards (surprise!) and I needed a certain stamp. I knew where it was, in the room just outside my bedroom. I ACTUALLY GOT UP to go and look for it. Of course it wasn't there <_< and I was awake enough to realize it so I'm standing there, in my night shirt and I go "hmmm...well...since I'm up, I may as well go to the bathroom!" Which I did.
Sleepwalking or semi-sleep walking is NOT normal for me so that was just weird. We'll see how tonight goes!
~Heidi
Last night I was dreaming about making cards (surprise!) and I needed a certain stamp. I knew where it was, in the room just outside my bedroom. I ACTUALLY GOT UP to go and look for it. Of course it wasn't there <_< and I was awake enough to realize it so I'm standing there, in my night shirt and I go "hmmm...well...since I'm up, I may as well go to the bathroom!" Which I did.
Sleepwalking or semi-sleep walking is NOT normal for me so that was just weird. We'll see how tonight goes!
~Heidi
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
A little more about me
CASEd from Dawnn
1. Where were you when the ball dropped for 2006?
At Leah's wedding drinking champagne and line dancing to Keith Urban's "God's Been Good to Me"
2. How did you get the idea for your profile name?
I had a pen pal named Sharon when I was a teenager. Her favourite number was 13 but she added ".7" to make it a little more lucky. She used to sign her letters "Agent 13.7" a la James Bond. I just flipped it to 7.13. When I signed up with Hotmail, I wanted something that didn't have my name in it and since that was the only nickname I've ever had my email became agent713@hotmail.com...and remains that to this day!
3. What time were you born?
12:08 noon, after thirty hours of labour the realized I wasn't coming out and did a c-section. Apparently I had the cord wrapped around my neck and tucked under my arm.
4. Has the death of a celebrity ever made you cry?
Yeah, I cried during Princess Di's funeral.
5. What color panties are you wearing?
black
6. Do you want a baby?
yep
7. What did you do this morning?
Slept in to about nine, took a shower and made some cards while eating breakfast.
8. What does your dad do for a living?
sales
9. Where do you work?
an employment centre
10. What ended your last relationship?
What relationship?
11. What are the last 2 digits of your cellphone number?
76...which, coincidently are also the first two digits of my cell number.
12. What was the last concert you attended?
Brad Paisley with special guest Terri Clark on January 18th
13. Who was with you?
My concert buddy Jenna
14. What was the Last Movie you watched?
The Wedding Date. I rented it last night for some escapism. It was actually pretty good.
15. Who do you dislike at the moment?
My co-worker
16. What food do you crave right now?
Coke and chips. I wasn't drinking it for awhile but then I had some and now I can't get enough!!! Time to go back to water! I've also eaten more chips in the past week then in the past month. Bad Heidi.
17. Did you dream last night?
Yes. ALL night. I dreamt Dierks and I were hanging out and I was grilling him on all sorts of topics. He answered every question...too bad I can't remember the answers :P
18. What was the last TV show you watched?
McLeod's Daughters :D
19. What is your favorite piece of jewelry?
My grandma's wedding band and the Fifth Avenue ring I bought myself.
20. What is to the left of you?
A china cabinet
21. What was the last thing you ate?
See question #16
22. Who is your best friend of the opposite sex?
Wow. This really shouldn't be so hard to answer!!! I don't really have any close guy friends right now though :(
23. Write some song lyrics that are in your head:
"Come a little closer baby, I feel like laying you down..."
24. Who last IMd you?
Julia and Veronica (yes it's been that long since I was online)
26. Are you on any medication?
nope
27. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Depends on the bed. Mostly dead centre, in my bed, to the right.
28. What shirt are you wearing?
A plain burgundy one from Reitmans
29. What color is your razor?
teal
30. What is your favorite frozen treat?
ice cream with chocolate and nuts
31. How many tattoos/piercings do you have?
none
32. What's your favorite store?
Wal-Mart <_<
33. Are you thirsty right now?
yes but I've moved on to water :D
34. Can you imagine yourself ever getting married?
Good grief I hope so!!!
35. Who's someone you haven't seen in a while and miss?
Meredith, Kim, Crystal, Tracy, most of my friends :P
36. What did you do last night?
Watched "The Wedding Date"
37. Do you care what people think about you?
Sort of.
38. Have you ever done something to instigate trouble?
Umm...I think I'll plead the fifth on this one.
39. What song(s) do you think your ex's listen to and think of you?
No ex's but I've got lots of songs that apply to me right now...
40. What song(s) do you listen to and think of ex's?
No ex's but "You Look So Good In Love" applies to a guy I had a crush on.
48. What is one thing you wish you were better at?
Writing. I hate it. I'd love to learn to be able to sit down and write a letter or another document (I'm talking work related here. Not personal.)
49. What do you think about the person that posted this?
Well, I CASEd it from Dawnn. I think she's incredibly cool and funny and from what I hear she throws great parties ;)
50. What is across the room from you?
I'm facing a wall...
Current Music: Brad Paisley's "When I get Where I'm Going"
Current Mood: peaceful
1. Where were you when the ball dropped for 2006?
At Leah's wedding drinking champagne and line dancing to Keith Urban's "God's Been Good to Me"
2. How did you get the idea for your profile name?
I had a pen pal named Sharon when I was a teenager. Her favourite number was 13 but she added ".7" to make it a little more lucky. She used to sign her letters "Agent 13.7" a la James Bond. I just flipped it to 7.13. When I signed up with Hotmail, I wanted something that didn't have my name in it and since that was the only nickname I've ever had my email became agent713@hotmail.com...and remains that to this day!
3. What time were you born?
12:08 noon, after thirty hours of labour the realized I wasn't coming out and did a c-section. Apparently I had the cord wrapped around my neck and tucked under my arm.
4. Has the death of a celebrity ever made you cry?
Yeah, I cried during Princess Di's funeral.
5. What color panties are you wearing?
black
6. Do you want a baby?
yep
7. What did you do this morning?
Slept in to about nine, took a shower and made some cards while eating breakfast.
8. What does your dad do for a living?
sales
9. Where do you work?
an employment centre
10. What ended your last relationship?
What relationship?
11. What are the last 2 digits of your cellphone number?
76...which, coincidently are also the first two digits of my cell number.
12. What was the last concert you attended?
Brad Paisley with special guest Terri Clark on January 18th
13. Who was with you?
My concert buddy Jenna
14. What was the Last Movie you watched?
The Wedding Date. I rented it last night for some escapism. It was actually pretty good.
15. Who do you dislike at the moment?
My co-worker
16. What food do you crave right now?
Coke and chips. I wasn't drinking it for awhile but then I had some and now I can't get enough!!! Time to go back to water! I've also eaten more chips in the past week then in the past month. Bad Heidi.
17. Did you dream last night?
Yes. ALL night. I dreamt Dierks and I were hanging out and I was grilling him on all sorts of topics. He answered every question...too bad I can't remember the answers :P
18. What was the last TV show you watched?
McLeod's Daughters :D
19. What is your favorite piece of jewelry?
My grandma's wedding band and the Fifth Avenue ring I bought myself.
20. What is to the left of you?
A china cabinet
21. What was the last thing you ate?
See question #16
22. Who is your best friend of the opposite sex?
Wow. This really shouldn't be so hard to answer!!! I don't really have any close guy friends right now though :(
23. Write some song lyrics that are in your head:
"Come a little closer baby, I feel like laying you down..."
24. Who last IMd you?
Julia and Veronica (yes it's been that long since I was online)
26. Are you on any medication?
nope
27. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Depends on the bed. Mostly dead centre, in my bed, to the right.
28. What shirt are you wearing?
A plain burgundy one from Reitmans
29. What color is your razor?
teal
30. What is your favorite frozen treat?
ice cream with chocolate and nuts
31. How many tattoos/piercings do you have?
none
32. What's your favorite store?
Wal-Mart <_<
33. Are you thirsty right now?
yes but I've moved on to water :D
34. Can you imagine yourself ever getting married?
Good grief I hope so!!!
35. Who's someone you haven't seen in a while and miss?
Meredith, Kim, Crystal, Tracy, most of my friends :P
36. What did you do last night?
Watched "The Wedding Date"
37. Do you care what people think about you?
Sort of.
38. Have you ever done something to instigate trouble?
Umm...I think I'll plead the fifth on this one.
39. What song(s) do you think your ex's listen to and think of you?
No ex's but I've got lots of songs that apply to me right now...
40. What song(s) do you listen to and think of ex's?
No ex's but "You Look So Good In Love" applies to a guy I had a crush on.
48. What is one thing you wish you were better at?
Writing. I hate it. I'd love to learn to be able to sit down and write a letter or another document (I'm talking work related here. Not personal.)
49. What do you think about the person that posted this?
Well, I CASEd it from Dawnn. I think she's incredibly cool and funny and from what I hear she throws great parties ;)
50. What is across the room from you?
I'm facing a wall...
Current Music: Brad Paisley's "When I get Where I'm Going"
Current Mood: peaceful
Friday, January 27, 2006
5:45pm
It's quarter to five and they are all downstairs in the tv room. Mr. & Mrs. Smith is playing in the background and they are playing Truth or Dare. How typical :P I'd say there's probably a dozen of them down there, stacked on top of each other like lincoln logs. Ah to be 15.
~Heidi...who is leaving...soon...
~Heidi...who is leaving...soon...
Teenies
Via email, I asked my mom if the "teens had invaded yet". This is her response:
ROFL!
~Heidi
No teenies yet. The first batch should be here about 3:30, the rest will trickle in around 4:00. I told Daddy to be forewarned, there might be some real odd looking ones come in.
ROFL!
~Heidi
Time Zones
Only the internet can make you so aware of time zones. I talk daily with friends in Australia and all across the USA and Canada. I always feel like I am SO behind though. By the time I start work, they are looking for lunch. By the time I catch up and get to go for lunch, they are starting to wind the day up...well my US friends are. After my lunch the Australians are just starting their days out BUT...it's TOMORROW for them! I'm totally behind. I think I'll go talk to Nadya. She's in Hawaii and probably the only person on the planet in a time zone behind me :P
~Heidi
~Heidi
Happy Birthday Aaron
(See? I told you that posting a nonsense entry would open the floodgates :wacko:)
Today is my littlest brother's fifteenth birthday. FIFTEEN. Can you believe it? I remember being fifteen (ha, that makes me sound old). I hated it. Fifteen was by far the worst year of my life. I hope it's better for him. It is such a formative year. I know he's going through some tough stuff right now and I pray that he makes smart choices.
Love ya dude :)
~Heidi
Today is my littlest brother's fifteenth birthday. FIFTEEN. Can you believe it? I remember being fifteen (ha, that makes me sound old). I hated it. Fifteen was by far the worst year of my life. I hope it's better for him. It is such a formative year. I know he's going through some tough stuff right now and I pray that he makes smart choices.
Love ya dude :)
~Heidi
Bloggers Block
This is for Veronica. Who kindly pointed out that my blog needs updating. I know it does. I've been throwing around different topics for the past few days but nothing is inspiring me right now. I hate it when I get like this. I know that once I post I'll probably post multiple times in the next hour, it's just getting that first one out after a little while. So, here goes nothing :D
~Heidi
~Heidi
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Hijacked!
I've been hijacked. I knew it was coming and frankly I'm happy with the situation. My boss (from head office) sent me an email on Monday saying "Keep your schedule clear on Wednesday because I will have a pile of word processing for you to do". Sounds good to me! He and I work well together and I've become a pro at deciphering his hieroglyphics. This morning we had a brief staff meeting and now I'm running back and forth between his office and my desk typing up notes as he puts them to paper. THIS is what I enjoy doing. It might just be a good Wednesday after all.
~Heidi
~Heidi
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
New Singles
The only problem with listening to the radio as much as I do is I get tired of hearing the current singles of my favourite artists. So far everytime I hear CALC I listen too it through but I admit to not listening to George's "She Let Herself Go" or Brad and Dolly singing "When I Get Where I'm Going".
Over the past little while, a bunch of new singles have hit the radio.
Kenny - "Living in Fast Forward" <- GREAT driving music
Dierks - "Settle for a Slowdown" <- not what I would have chosen for a single but a great song none the less
Blaine Larsen - "I Don't Know What She Said" <- It's high time for new music from Blaine and this is a great song.
Garth & Trisha - apparently their new duet is out. I haven't heard it yet but I'll listen for it.
Also George just logged his fifty second number one hit (on all charts) with SLHG so I expect a new single from him soon. Brad & Dolly are almost at the top as well. I'm hoping his next song will be "The World". We'll have to wait and see!
~Heidi
Over the past little while, a bunch of new singles have hit the radio.
Kenny - "Living in Fast Forward" <- GREAT driving music
Dierks - "Settle for a Slowdown" <- not what I would have chosen for a single but a great song none the less
Blaine Larsen - "I Don't Know What She Said" <- It's high time for new music from Blaine and this is a great song.
Garth & Trisha - apparently their new duet is out. I haven't heard it yet but I'll listen for it.
Also George just logged his fifty second number one hit (on all charts) with SLHG so I expect a new single from him soon. Brad & Dolly are almost at the top as well. I'm hoping his next song will be "The World". We'll have to wait and see!
~Heidi
Census Jobs
I've been posting fairly regular updates on SS but since my blog is called "Coffe, Country Music and a CAREER SEARCH" I figured it might make sense to post it here too :P
-+-+-+-+-
January 20 1:28 pm
So, y'all know how I'm on a job hunt right now right? Well I'm sitting here at my current job (which I have until March 3rd) and across the hall they've just opened up a recruiting station for Census Jobs for the 2006 Canadian census. I'm intrigued. I visited the website...and I think I may have applied. It's a bit weird. If there were more staff here I'd cross the hall and find out what they have to say. I can't leave right now though.
So, has anyone ever been involved in a census? It looks like good money and I love stats and paper work and stuff.
~Heidi
-+-+-+-+-
January 23 3:25 pm
Well, I did it. They were back today and there were staff in the office so I told them "I'm going across the hall!" Walked in, told them I'd already applied online and he said "great, we had a no-show so you can take this spot right here". Filled out the same application as online (how's that for government efficiency ) a criminal check release and took a very difficult test. We were allotted 65 minutes for the test. It was multiple choice, thirty questions long. There were questions on math, map reading, word problems, reasoning, etc etc etc. It was HARD because I am SO used to having a calculator right there. I'm pretty confident with my answers though. And even as difficult as it was, it was FUN! I feel like I haven't actually used my brain for something that matters in so long and it was fun to work through the questions. It took me about 50 minutes. I was the first one done even after checking some of my answers. When I finished I turned my test in and he said I could go. Now to wait! I'll keep you updated.
~Heidi
-+-+-+-+-
January 24 12:03 pm
Well, I just got a call from them. "We received your online application and would like to set up a time for you to come in for testing" Me: "Yup, been there done that". Them: "Oh that was YOU! Good. Now just sit tight while we review your results and then we'll call you for an interview". Sweet!
Apparently the area I'd be working is around my house. Sounds good to me!
I'll let you know how my interview goes
~Heidi
-+-+-+-+-
January 20 1:28 pm
So, y'all know how I'm on a job hunt right now right? Well I'm sitting here at my current job (which I have until March 3rd) and across the hall they've just opened up a recruiting station for Census Jobs for the 2006 Canadian census. I'm intrigued. I visited the website...and I think I may have applied. It's a bit weird. If there were more staff here I'd cross the hall and find out what they have to say. I can't leave right now though.
So, has anyone ever been involved in a census? It looks like good money and I love stats and paper work and stuff.
~Heidi
-+-+-+-+-
January 23 3:25 pm
Well, I did it. They were back today and there were staff in the office so I told them "I'm going across the hall!" Walked in, told them I'd already applied online and he said "great, we had a no-show so you can take this spot right here". Filled out the same application as online (how's that for government efficiency ) a criminal check release and took a very difficult test. We were allotted 65 minutes for the test. It was multiple choice, thirty questions long. There were questions on math, map reading, word problems, reasoning, etc etc etc. It was HARD because I am SO used to having a calculator right there. I'm pretty confident with my answers though. And even as difficult as it was, it was FUN! I feel like I haven't actually used my brain for something that matters in so long and it was fun to work through the questions. It took me about 50 minutes. I was the first one done even after checking some of my answers. When I finished I turned my test in and he said I could go. Now to wait! I'll keep you updated.
~Heidi
-+-+-+-+-
January 24 12:03 pm
Well, I just got a call from them. "We received your online application and would like to set up a time for you to come in for testing" Me: "Yup, been there done that". Them: "Oh that was YOU! Good. Now just sit tight while we review your results and then we'll call you for an interview". Sweet!
Apparently the area I'd be working is around my house. Sounds good to me!
I'll let you know how my interview goes
~Heidi
I *CAN* read
OMFSM! Contrary to popular belief, I CAN read and I DO read. In fact I read the paper when it came in this morning. You do NOT have to sit there and read it to me verbatim and then wonder why I'm not reacting. I. do. not. care. Honestly. Go into your office and do some work. (yes this is directed at a certain co-worker :P)
Oh, and election updates? I'm avoiding them at all costs. PLEASE do not give me the gory uninteresting details.
~Heidi
PS I realize I just vented about this on SS but he's not stopping and it's a daily occurence so it deserves it's own blog entry :D
Oh, and election updates? I'm avoiding them at all costs. PLEASE do not give me the gory uninteresting details.
~Heidi
PS I realize I just vented about this on SS but he's not stopping and it's a daily occurence so it deserves it's own blog entry :D
Monday, January 23, 2006
Cheap Chinese
I think a restaurant that serves cheap Chinese food must be required in every community. At home the best place for it is the "Dragon Fort" in the town I work it's "Sunny Restaurant". At both restaurants I get lunch special #5. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls, Beef Chop Suey and Chow Mein. Unless I'm really hungry, that usually gives me two meals. I had it for lunch, and I've got enough left over for dinner. Not bad for five bucks :)
My fortune today was: "You shall soon gain the attention of those who count."
Sounds good to me!
~Heidi
My fortune today was: "You shall soon gain the attention of those who count."
Sounds good to me!
~Heidi
Civic Duty
I did my civic duty this morning by voting. It's kind of a moot point in my riding because the dude I voted for will win by a landslide. It was a good way to cover up being late for work though "uh...I had to vote" :D And, like they say, if you don't vote, you can't complain.
I felt like a bit of a ping pong ball though. Go in and check which station applies. Go to station. I'm not registered. Go register. Go back and get "professionally" folded ballot. Go behind little cardboard booth. "Hey! We have a Marxist representative? Cool! Oh, and the Marajuana guy. Knew about him" :P Vote for previously determined dude after debating on the merrits of voting for someone because they have a cool name :D Go back to station. Perforated tab removed by "professional". Shove ballot into box making sure it's good and mangled on the way in. Leave.
Ah democracy :)
~Heidi
I felt like a bit of a ping pong ball though. Go in and check which station applies. Go to station. I'm not registered. Go register. Go back and get "professionally" folded ballot. Go behind little cardboard booth. "Hey! We have a Marxist representative? Cool! Oh, and the Marajuana guy. Knew about him" :P Vote for previously determined dude after debating on the merrits of voting for someone because they have a cool name :D Go back to station. Perforated tab removed by "professional". Shove ballot into box making sure it's good and mangled on the way in. Leave.
Ah democracy :)
~Heidi
Mutts
I love the comic strip "Mutts" I'm not a huge "pet" person in general but these guys are just so cute! The Sunday strip from a few weeks ago was adorable...and I got it via email this morning so I'm posting it for you :)
This is how we should live life. In the NOW.
~Heidi
PS Click to enlarge
This is how we should live life. In the NOW.~Heidi
PS Click to enlarge
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ebay
I "won" my first Ebay auction yesterday. A few days ago I did a search to see if Brad's Christmas song "364 Days to Go" was available. It was and the starting bid was $1.99 USD. I impulsively put down $2.25. Apparently Christmas CD's aren't very popular in January so I was the high bidder. $2.25 plus $1.99 for shipping, in Canadian funds is just over $5. I processed my payment via paypal this morning. The seller has 100% feed back so now I just wait. There's a song from Kenny on there too! Here's a link to the auction: clicky
~Heidi...wild girl :P
~Heidi...wild girl :P
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)