one thing I have been having a hard time about is dry cleaning. I know of perc or tetrachloroethylene, and the effects it has on the environment and human populations, I did a study on it in Grade 7.
it's something I have been aware of, but never really dealt with because I simply didn't dry clean my clothes. However, I am not the best person with an iron, it's like my vacuuming skills - they suck! and with my new job, I am required to be business attire 4 days of the week. This is a hard thing to do for someone who isn't used to it. I bought a lot of new clothes, ones that were labelled "dry clean only".
SO.
The question became - where can I feel OK to take my clothes to.
I asked several places around my neighborhood - ones that stated ECO-Friendly.... not the case - funny how reusing your hangers and plastic bags you can claim your establishment to be eco-friendly. I find that a bit misleading, actually more than a bit. Had I not asked the right questions, I would have been under the assumption that they were using chemicals. We all know what happens when we make assumptions!
There are some hydrocarbon-based cleaners in Calgary - one of which, I like the establishment, however, it takes 3-4 days. Which usually isn't a problem unless I have back-to-back conferences with only 2 business days in between.
So I am left with having to take my dry cleaning to Fishman's - a trendy upscale, overpriced and overrated cleaners that can have my clothes done in time.
I will just shut my eyes when I drop my clothes off, that cures the world's problems doesn't it?
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- a thought on dry-cleaning
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astarr25- June 19th, 13:24
- Brain Fuel
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- astarr25
- June 18th, 16:20
I picked up this book last night while at the airport, because my ipod was dead, I didn't feel like eating, and I had an hour to kill. It's OK. It doesn't go into enough detail for my liking. but it is interesting.
Did you know that Isaac Newton is speculated to have been a virgin? There are reports that he was quoted saying that women were a waste of time. Perhaps though, he was just gay.
- FF - Finally Friday
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- astarr25
- June 18th, 12:37
The one thing I am bad at while travelling for work is taking pictures. I lugged my camera with me (in the nice new backpack that holds my laptops, cameras and blackberries) and didn't even use my good camera. Booo'urns. I have been all over Canada for work, and rarely took any pictures - something I regret.
So. This next trip to California...I will be taking alotta pictures (yes- alotta is now a word, didn'tcha know?)
CMBES was fab. Met a lot of great contacts, and although I am not the chatty type, this situation I found myself striking up conversation. I attended a couple of continuing education course (something I have never done in the past because they are darn expensive to register in, and I was fortunate enough to be allocated funds for such programs with my new position). One course in particular, Human Factors Assessment. WOW. What an amazing group (of women) and I was so interested in their work. We hit it off immediately, and I got some valuable contacts in Toronto.
I met Kim and some friends Tuesday night in Langley. Had some drinks with friends. worried a bit too much about Kim.
There is a reason why I am definately starting to doubt people. I've seen it all too often, people getting married, having children and just not being happy... I have 2 friends that have children, that are pretty much going through nasty divorces, not to mention I have no idea what my parents are actually doing (I don't ask, they don't tell - but they seemd ok when the met me the next night for dinner).
WHY. would I want something like that? The answer is I don't, the better quesiton is: what do I want? and I honestly don't know. I want children, well a child. I just don't see myself in a conventional relationship. I want one, were I am happy, but I don't have strings and being tied down. I want the freedom to make my own personal decisions, but when it comes down to relationship decisions and support to do that as a team, not as a couple. Enough trust in a relationship that goes both ways and the lines of communication are in place to avoid anything that can be misintepretted or construde.
Probably doesn't make too much sense to many people. I see the perspective of the main female character in up in the air. It's a combination of family life, with professional life, but there was still something missing in that situation. However, there was no honesty by either side. The different picture I see in my head, is from the woman's perspective and being able to have both of what she wants from the same person.
ill be 35 and do something like the back up plan.
It be Friday, and I have a lot of catching up on sleep to do this weekend.
- monday monday monday
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- astarr25
- June 14th, 7:52
"sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't"
A little office time, some TBCC pump exchange coordination exchange (it makes sense to me), hair cut, pedicure, buy an evening dress for formal event along with some new heels, then it's off to YVR for some medical engineering nerd talk ALL WEEK, well mixed in with some fun with some friends.
Happy Monday!
I love my life.
- The importance of a sports bra.
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- astarr25
- June 11th, 9:28
Ok. So I my breasts aren't HUGE...I have always joked, that after I had a child, I would get inplants to make a nice full B cup (I think I am about a medium A)... I doubt I would follow through with it though. It's only a joke.
Anyways, yesterday. I ran 5km in my regular bra. and. holy. fuck. do my breasts hurt today.
Ya. no boob job for me ever!
what a fantastic topic for a Friday morning, don't you think?
- BIG travel plans
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- astarr25
- June 10th, 15:13
So. It looks like A LOT of travel is in my future....and I mean a lot. I feel good about this. It will be nice and pick up my excitement some.
Next week is the Annual CMBES conference in Vancouver. I sort of made it a quick trip, flying in the morning of my first course and flying out the evening of the last presentation. Now that I think about it, I should have arranged to stay the extra day.....
The week after I am off to San Diego. For an FDA sponsored event. This will be a great experience and I will get my foot into many doors.
There isn't a day I ask myself "Can you believe this is your career?" I LOVE IT.
So. I was just informed that the wedding I RSVP'd to (on the 26th), is actually in Prince Albert Saskatchewan (WHAT? that's not the kind of prince albert I like?) Are you kidding me? I totally thought it was here in Calgary...and sure enough, it is in Prince Alberta. WTF.
SO. The most logistical plan is to fly from San Diego to Calgary (expenses paid for via the American Government) and then fly to Saskatoon that same day. I have just been waiting for my flight itenerary (after some of my own investigation - knowing they cannot book aircanada flights in the states, so I assumed they'd be choosing United Airlines). I guess correctly - I am booked a flight that arrives into YYC at 15h25. And I purchased a ticket to YXE at 5pm. There isn't much point in leaving the airport that day and it should give me a bit of time to catch the flight....
so...that friday my flights look like this
SAN - SFO - YYC - YEG - YEX
AND.... it rivals my old record of physically being in 3 provinces in a 24 hour period - 2 countries, 1 state, 2 provinces in under 12 hours.
The funny thing is, late in 2008 when I quit my old job, in which I pretty much travelled for a living - I was sick of travelling. I was snappy with all the people at the airport, kept to myself, put on my noise-cancelling headphones as soon as were in the air, slept all flights. I had it down to a routine.
I didn't fly for almost an entire year after that.
I've slowly rejuvinated my love for travel, and so I am excited about my upcoming travel plans!
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- astarr25
- June 10th, 13:06
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
(don't mind me, I am going fucken nuts)
- weekending.
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- astarr25
- June 6th, 21:15
Best picture of the weekend.
I went and saw SATC with my friend Kim. I am a big fan of the show, but not of tv shows being turned into movies. It's like books being turned into movies - it's really hard to do.. I think the only book movie I like is The Client, which captured the essense of the book to a tee, everything else fails into comparison.
The difference with SATC is you can expect to be happy, overly impressed and enjoy the dialogue. This movie was no exception. I liked how at the beginning the tied their friendships together, gave us something we've probably never wondered. How did the 4 of them meet?
Just before the movie started, Kim asked me which out of the 4 I related most to. Hmm, how to answer this to her (for comparison sake think republican who likes to think she is fairly open-minded). Safe answer - Miranda with a little bit of Charlotte. Of course, profesional with a bit of homemaker wanna-be believer in me. I choked on my water when she responded she was a hybrid of Samantha and Miranda. Hmm. I am sure I could dazzle you with some of my stories girl.
The truth is, I think every woman can relate to each character depending what stage in their life they are in. Charlotte late teens, early 20s. Nieve, sencere. Samantha early to mid 20s - doesn't give a fuck who she's fucking. Carrie in their mid to late 20s - confused on a rollercoaster and not sure of the direction their life is going in. and Miranda in their 30s - career minded.... of course, this only works if you are single and still single through your 30s.
There isn't anything wrong with that. is there? is there?
I started the SATC marathon last night - currently I am watching season 3. I don't know if this is lame or fun. I am enjoying it.
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