Blender Pizza

so for all you who don't know, I started a new job a couple weeks ago. My official title is "Houseparent". I'm the new "mom" in a home for adults with developmental disabilities. My duties include what most mothers do- cook and clean. Now, seeing as I actually ENJOY cooking, the job is pretty amazing. But here's the catch...everything I make has to be pureed in a blender because most of the residents cannot chew or swallow very well. I must say that at first I was kind of confused as to what to do. I cook normal meals, such as pancakes, bacon and eggs, lasagna, salad, ham and scalloped potatoes, etc...but it all needs to be blended until it reaches the consistency of baby food. Even pizza goes through the blender. After my first day there, I had dreams about pureeing food. Now its just commonplace. I must say that none of it looks very pretty. I hope I never have to be spoonfed blended pizza. Never ever.

On another note, yes, Rae Ann and I have actually bought gym passes to the YMCA. And we have actually used them more than once. I'm not sure if I'm enjoying it though...mostly because Rae is pretty embarassing. The other day she commented (in a really loud voice) how my "boobs look huge" in the tank top I was wearing (which I was not intending to show off, I might add), and the guy working out beside us heard that, looked over at me, and grinned. How embarassing. Needless to say I think I should buy a bunch of baggy t-shirts to wear to the gym.

I'm a little sad tonight. Just found out the man in my life is leaving out of town again for work. Seems like as soon as he's back in town he's gone again. I really shouldn't be surprised, being away goes hand in hand with working on the rigs...*sigh*

Anyhow, just thought I'd let everyone know I'm still alive...
Good night

New Year's Resolutions...?

I know, I know, resolutions are only made to be broken. Well, here's my list of things I wish to do this year but probably won't.

I want to go on a trip. Anywhere would be really fantastic. Well, as long as it has a beach, and sunny warm weather, I'm totally in (so I guess that rules out Cold Lake, seeing as even the summers aren't warm and sunny there anymore).

I want to meet a celebrity. Don't ask me why or who, just someone famous. Ideally, in Hollywood, as I am on vacation. Sweet, two resolutions in one.

I want to learn to ride a motorcycle. Yes, I want to be a biker chick. It's my new "image".

I want to stop eating so much Boston Pizza food. It pretty much cancels out all the exercise I get at work.

I want to find a coffeeshop in Edmonton that is special. Just like the House was. Where I can go, sit in a corner, listen to good tunes and drink good tea, chat with all the crazy regulars, and maybe play a song or two at open mic night. Aww..I miss those days in Kensington. Rae figures I should open my own place here in Edmonton. I don't think so...I'm already broke enough as it is.

I'm thinking I should try out for Canadian Idol this year. Just to say I did. Not that I actually want to be on the show, I just think it would be another fun experience to add to my list.

I think this list could go on and get more absurd as it progresses. So I'm just going to end it here.