Falling On Deaf Ears

Happy holidays to you all! I am off to Niagara Falls tomorrow- it will be the strangest Christmas ever..

PS: Oi Dan!!! Happy birthday tomorrow!!!!

'Inception' is one of the coolest movies EVER.

That's all I had to say. See you again LJ in a few months :P

I tried a Spin class for the first time yesterday. Apparently I like torturing myself.
OWWWWWWWW.............

Mexico was AWESOME. Monica and I even extended our stay by two days! How decadent of us. For those of you on Facebook my pics are up. For those of you who are not on Facebook then go get one already! :P

It was a decent birthday I must say - nothing like celebrating a Cinco De Mayo birthday in Mexico. Makes you feel all special and stuff :D

Hope you are all well! xoxo

Jooolz

Hi all!

Nothing major to report. I am just excited because I leave for Mexico in one week! Heading down with Monica for our fourth anniversary of our Cuba trip! ;)
Both our birthdays will be celebrated there and it's going to be an amazing time!

Apr 28 - May 2nd we're at the Royal Hideaway Playacar
http://www.royalhideaway.com
( I won these nights at our Global Ball in Barcelona in July!)

May 2- 6th we're at the Club Med Cancun
(using my free nights based on sales with them!)
http://www.clubmed.ca/cm/resorts-c…

Total cost per person? $400 for our flights with Mexicana! w00! Life is good sometimes!! ;)

Skyservice Airlines went kaput this morning. My job is so fun sometimes!!!!
:/

I am here almost every day reading your entries but I never feel a great desire to post. I feel obligedto say something here at least once every couple of months - not sure if you all care or anything! :P

News with Jooolz!

#1
Travel adventures ahead!! I am going to Mexico in the Mayan Riviera with Monica for our birthday trip! April 28 - May 6th! When I was in Barcelona in July I won a 4 night stay at the uber luxurious Royal Hideaway Playacar and I am using my free nights for 4 nights at the Club Med Cancun. We only had to pay for flights which was $400 each taxes in! woo!!!

I have also booked my Egypt tour - I am going there Nov 19 - Dec 2nd!! YAY!!!! It's with On The Go tours and the 13 day tour on a agent discount came to $286 including tax! I looooooove being a travel agent sometimes! ;) I obviously don't do my job for my health that's for sure.
I am also going to add on a hot air balloon ride in Luxor and a side trip to Abu Simbel! :)

#2
I celebrated my 7th year with Flight Centre. I still haven't decided if being here for that long is a cool thing or a lame thing. You be the judge. :P

#3
Still not dating anyone. Maybe I'll get another 2 or 3 cats.

#4
Weight loss has been slow moving but I have maintained what I have lost which is 55 lbs so far! Still have a looooooong road ahead but that's ok- I have patience this time and not looking for a miracle quick fix!

#5
The cats are doing well but insist on destroying everything I own from dish towels to couches. They are the biggest brats in the world but I adore them so much!

#6
My mother has been having a rough go lately. She is still adjusting to the breakup but it's not over the fact that it is Marc that she will miss, it's the fact that she feels alone and all this change is happening to her all at once and she doesn't like it. She is selling the house in Brockville and she has been applying for jobs in Toronto and Ottawa.She also wants to sell the restaurant (shhhhh!) sooner than later, and she's giving Mark the dog which makes me more upset than anything! She is really depressed lately and I have no idea how to help her.

I think that's it for now - nothing overly exciting! I work, I go home, I work, I go home, I sometimes go to the gym (heh), I work, I go home, you get the picture.

Hope you are all doing well! Ottawa peeps: I miss you guys like crazy.
xoxo

Going to be in Ottawa tonight and all day tomorrow - but just a quick trip for a wake and funeral. :(

A woman I've known my whole life and one of my mother's best friends passed away.
R.I.P Ina Radmore

I don't think I'll get a chance to see any of you Ottawa folk but maybe I'll text some of you to say hello and stuff.

Flying out soon on WestJet who were able to get me a great last minute travel agent deal so another million floaty hearts for them! What a great airline!

Hope you are well! xo

Fun Meme.
Then: January 2000
1. Age: 23
2. Romantic Status: Marty was my boyfriend at that time.
3. Occupation: Ottawa Airport and my mother's restaurant-then I had a third job working at the Ottawa Catholic School Board - I was a busy working bee!
4. Fun night out: Oh jeez - I can't remember that far back ..uhh...Zaphod's on a Tuesday, shenanigans with Elsbeth, etc
5. My BFFs: Elsbeth! but other close friends like Leanne, Leslie, Gregg, Lia ,Tara, Victor, Warren, Chris, Dan, etc, etc,
6. I spent way too much time: drinking, working, partying.
7. I spent not enough time: in school.
8. I wanted to be when I grew up: I *still* haven't figured that out yet.
9. Biggest concern: I was pretty laid back then. Didn't really have a care in the world. Oh- I did have a nasty fear of flying that I eventually conquered.
10. What my biggest concern should have been: good question. again, laid back.
11. Where did I live: Ottawa. With April on Daly Ave for a bit then to my own place on Murray Street.
13. If I could go back now and talk to myself I would say:Control your weight! You're going to struggle with it so much in 10 years!

Now: January 2010
1. Age: 33
2. Romantic Status: single.
3. Occupation: Travel agent for Flight Centre.
4. Fun night out: Any time at Whelan's or travelling- every day in Ireland was a blast!!
5. My BFFs: Elsbeth, Shaun, Sandra, Jess, Monica, Jen
6. I spend way too much time: living paycheque to paycheque
7. I spend not enough time: at the gym and seeing friends.
8. I want to be when I grow up: I can still see myself in the travel industry but I totally want a house!
9. Biggest concern: my weight and overall health.
10. What my biggest concern should be: making some proper investments.
11. Where do I live: 1 bedroom apartment on Ryding (Runnymede/St Clair)
12. Dumbest thing I have done this year: Leaving $100 cash in the ATM. Grabbed my card and receipt but left the cash there. I am sure I made someone's day.
13. What I think I would say to myself in 10 years: You are still fabulous! :P