So when Lindsay and I moved up here, I guess we forget that eventually the cold, harsh winter would turn into spring then into summer. Well, no one told us that it was going to be 30 degrees out before June even started. It is like a friggin sauna up here! Seriously, Lindsay was on the Weather Network on Saturday and the hottest place in Canada was in Fort Good Hope which is less than 100km from here. I can’t believe the heat. For instance, I went for a run last night at 10:00pm and it was still 27 outside. At 10:00pm! I’m presuming it has something to do with the sun setting so late and rising so early. If the sun doesn’t go down until 12:45am and comes back up at 4:00am, there isn’t much time to cool down. Also, our bedroom is on the second floor so not only has the sun hindered our sleeping but now it’s evil friend “heat” has joined in. Oh well. I shouldn’t be complaining. A few months ago I was singing the opposite tune. The sun is pretty…
In other news, it’s two and half sleeps until Dartmouth/Halifax (the half is for the red eye flight – I’m only half expecting to sleep). I can safely say that it’s coming a lot quicker than I thought it would. Luckily, I’ve gotten a really good start on my month end stuff for work so there shouldn’t be too many loose ends to tie up by the time I leave. To be honest, this is the first job where I actually care what happens in my absence. It sounds bad but most of the time I’m not as concerned as I am now about what happens when I’m gone. I’m starting to feel more like a “company girl” now. I really like it.
Talking about the weather and my job is boring me so I think I’ll make a list. A good friend of mine and my girlfriend LOVE lists and I have to say I enjoy a good list so here’s a few “Top 5s” for my trip home. Thanks for reading!
Places to see
5. Reflections – Come on. It’s been a while.
4. Eastern Passage – It’s so beautiful and I have some friends out there to see.
3. A mall – Seriously. Any mall, grocery store, pharmacy, strip mall, convenience store, etc. After shopping in the same two stores for 5 months, I just want to see some different aisles to stroll down.
2. Downtown Halifax – Just because.
1. My parent’s house – It’s the number one place I’ve had my most/best laughs.
Things to buy
5. More summer clothes – As you can tell from above, I wasn’t so prepared for the summer weather.
4. A coffee – I suck at making it and the Yamouri’s just doesn’t do it for me.
3. Toiletries – Not only are they ridiculously expensive ($8 for a stick of deodorant) , the selection is VERY limited.
2. More TV on DVD – I seriously underestimated the value of a good box set.
1. Stuff for the house – Stuff like towels, speakers, kitchen accessories and whatnot. Hello Winners and extra baggage charge.
Things to do
5. Visit the ocean – I wouldn’t be from Nova Scotia if one of my top 5s didn’t involve the ocean.
4. Go see a movie – I’m dying to see something in theatres.
3. Go for Thai/Mexican – Sadly, not with Lindsay 
2. Shop at Costco – What’s more to say?
1. Go for a drive – I can’t even describe how happy I am to drive somewhere else and not in a pickup truck. No offense, pick up trucks.
I think Jenn would be happy to hear your sick of driving around in a pick up truck and hope that it would rub off on me. We are thinking of buying a new vehicle and I’m leaning towards a truck (I’m afraid they might rescind my lesbian card if I don’t). My rationalization is we need it to transport supplies for the renos. She’s not convinced.
Thank you for adding us to the list. I still think I’m in heaven here in Eastern Passage. You can see the ocean when you are BBQing and I end my run with a down hill looking at the ocean head on.
I’m hoping we can tick off your list by giving you a bunch of TV series DVD’s. They were great but are now collecting dust. I also have a good stock of Cuban coffee. The best coffee I’ve ever tasted. I think you may be running a tab at the airport for extra baggage.
Film Shoot is set to go June 7th and 8th. It’s going to be crazy here and you might not get to see me and I really couldn’t put you to work. Your welcome to maybe do some stills but I would much rather spend time with you.
Can’t wait to see you. Miss you sooo…..much.
Safe flight kiddo!
Emma