The Saga of the License Continues

I have learned that any vehicle arriving in Quebec that needs to switch the plates from an out of Province plates needs to go through an inspection, regardless of the age of the vehicle. If you arrive late to your scheduled appointment, even if it is five minutes, you lose. You need to make another appointment. So that is where I am now. I have re-scheduled my inspection. I will call that first time a trial run. At least I know where I have to go now. :)

It is still raining. So no pictures as of yet of where I live. It is frustrating for me as well. I do have a few new pictures though...

Nap time:

I thought it was all an act when they carried on as they do with their yelling and running amok.

This is a real cool pic that I think will make a great drawing when I find my pencils.

I have no idea to what sort of species the flower or the spider belongs.

We unpacked my three boxes holding my shoes tonight. Just a few more boxes to go and everything will have a place. Things are starting to come together. This feels good!
I'm off to work now. I picked up an extra shift this week. I will probably be a zombie by Monday after all is said and done. While I'm at work though, I don't feel at all tired or worn out. It is only when I arrive home and actually sit down I realize I need to sleep. I really like my work though. It feels like I'm doing something worthwhile.

I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your week end. I hope it stops raining wherever you all are. :)

We Are Adjusting

I finally feel more at ease at work. The language thing is still a work in progress. I manage to communicate and understand every one's needs fairly well. It does get interesting on occasion. As soon as it stops raining, I will be able to take some photos on my walk to work. On second thought, it will most likely be on my home. It is rather dark when I leave at night.
I am still trying to convert my driver's license from Ontario to Quebec. There is a slew of documents I require to prove that I did live in Ontario. There is another group of documents I need to show to prove that I now live in Quebec. If I had more energy and time, I would be writing letters to ask why we can't make our Canadian laws the same in all the provinces. I understand why there are differences. We pride ourselves on being a tossed salad verses a melting pot. Each province has it's own charm and history. OK. I understand. I'm just really frustrated that I have to prove I am a Canadian citizen born and bred in this fine country in order to continue driving through it's wonderful environment. This is making my adjustment a little difficult as I feel like a tourist in my home for the time being.
Let's switch to something more pleasant.
PICTURES!!!
There are not many, but it is a small start.

I keep saying Napoleon loves broccoli. It was a surprise to me that he enjoys asparagus as well.


Rebel doing what Rebel does best...

Being a little curmudgeon and hiding until the coast is clear.

Napoleon playing with his new fuzzy brother Tom.


I think that about covers it for now. There is not much left to unpack. Three boxes of shoes, two boxes of books, one box of movies, one box of nick knacks...and that is about all that is left. Pretty impressive eh?

See you all later. :D

Things are Finding Their Place....

.........and so am I.
My sleep schedule is a bit of messed up, but then again, I`ve never had a normal sleep pattern. Right now, I work two nights, off a few days, work three nights, off a few days and so forth. I like this schedule. It gives you a well deserved break after some particularly hectic days. It also provides me with the chance to be a day walker.

I just about have my truck road worthy. I`m trying to get my driver`s license and license plates switched. Then I can get the necessary insurance. There is also something about an inspection. I`m not terribly worried about this inspection. It`s a new truck. If it doesn`t pass, I`ll do the Canadian thing and write a letter to GMC. :)

We had an interesting night this week. It was for me at least. The fire department drove by and announced over their loud speaker not to drink the water. The water is bad. It sounded like something out of a movie. I suspect with all the rain and flooding in this area, the amount of water that has been accumulated in the reserves has made the purification plant go into overtime.

I still have boxes everywhere. It is like a giant puzzle trying to see where everything will fit. Meshing two households is tricky. I never thought it would be simple, but still, it is tricky. So my plan today will be to eat a bit of yogurt, unpack a box and play Assassin`s Creed. Nothing to strenuous. I already vacuumed and did up the dishes and my very important cup of coffee while playing Farmville :P.

To all you mom`s out there, Happy Mother`s Day. I hope you have a fantastic day.

Everything is Well

I`ve gone to work for three days now and I am really enjoying the experience. It is overwhelming as there is so much information that many people are trying to explain to me in French and in English. Night shift truly agrees with me. It fits in with my natural sleep schedule. My clients are doing their best to teach me various phrases. My boyfriend`s children are also trying to teach a few words as well. They are super great kids. I just hope they are teaching me the proper words. :P The cats are adjusting nicely. I think Rebel is trying to explain to his new fuzzy brother how best to deal with Napoleon. It really looked like they were having a tete a tete the other evening. I have an additional body following me into the washroom as well. I now have a full staff of cat body guards.
We had one wicked rainstorm yesterday. The normal two feet rivers became ten and I`m not even exaggerating. If my camera would only make an appearance, I would show you.
There are still a ton of boxes to go through. It is like Christmas for the children. They have no idea what will pop out of the next box. How can one grown woman have so many comics, video games and consoles?
I have three more shifts of work than I`m off for two days. Maybe then I can sort out the rest of my boxes. Have a great Friday night everyone.

I'm Here......

Seven hundred kilometers, seven driving hours, two screaming cats, two vehicles and a one very excited driver later I am home. What a trip and a half. It really is all quite a blur. My boyfriend and I picked up the U-Haul trailer Saturday morning. For some reason they did not have the 5 x 8' trailer I had initially reserved and asked if I would be ok with a 6 x 12. Sure, not a problem, especially since it is the same price. Can never have too much room. Am I ever glad fate intervened. We needed all that space and then some. Who knew that such a tiny apartment could house so much stuff. It is not even knick knacks and dust collectors. It is actually things that I use on a somewhat regular basis and really enjoy. I did a major clean up the first time I moved. I gave away or threw out things I hadn't used in over six months. We even tossed out my mattress set. The way I see it, I would much rather start new memories on a new bed. Thank goodness the boyfriend enjoys puzzles and is very puzzled. I have no idea how he managed to fit everything into that trailer. There was not an inch of space left when he was finished, not even for a pillow. Trust me. I tried to fit one in.
We stopped at my parents for Easter dinner that night. Except dinner was over. After we completed the puzzle and sorted out where the cats would fit, we didn't actually get to leave Acton until almost 19h00s. We arrived at Mom's at 21h30s. I had to drive slower than I'm used to on that 401 highway. The trailer had an odd distribution of weight. If I drove over 82kms/hr, it would really swing. At one point it must have looked really bad. All I could see in one of my mirrors was my boyfriend's eyes growing as big as saucers. I think he went through a lot of smokes on that trip. That was actually the first time Rebel and Napoleon were quiet.
I actually slept quite well that night. My shoulders were a little tired though. I'm really not used to towing anything. I have driven large vehicles before, but they were all one solid unit. I didn't have to worry about the back wheels following.
We saw some great country. There is a high way we drove from Peterborough to Montreal that is very scenic. If I knew where my camera was and I didn't need two hands on the wheel, I would have taken a ton of pictures. The screaming was also quite distracting. The only scenery that remained constant was the 'U' and 'L' in either of my side mirrors.
We arrived home at 19h00 and just took the basics into the house. We had a bit of supper and then took in a few boxes. The kids came back after being with their Mom all week end. We all sort of looked at each other for. We are all shy, unsure what to say. This will improve. Napoleon took to his new home rather quickly. He is still looking for mischief. Rebel is a little more slow. As long as he has his kibble and somewhere to sleep where no one will bother him, he is good to go. There is a cat here, Tom and a ferret, Fwin. I have no idea how to spell Fwin's name yet. That is what is sounds like when I hear it said.
I started training for my new job yesterday morning. There was a lot of information that entered my head. I'm not worried though. It is what I used to do before I became a bus driver. The people I will be working with are very kind and patient. I do not have any doubt that I will pick things up quickly. The best part is that it is night shift. My vampire hours can continue!!! This shift also seems to work well withe the routine of the family.
When I arrived back home and my boyfriend returned from work, we dropped off that trailer. I suspect even my truck was happy to be rid of that blasted thing. No more weird shaking or braking system! No longer seeing a 'U' and 'L' in my mirrors.
All of my things are now in the home. We just have to figure out where to put things. Opening up all the boxes is like Christmas. I can't remember what I packed where. I labeled them as best I could, but due to lack of time they are vague labels. It is a good thing the kids enjoy the surprise. They have been a huge help. I'm also happy to report that so far, nothing has been broken.
I am happy to be home. It is a lot of new and I'm excited for the first time in a long time to see where this path leads.
Hope you all had a happy Easter.

This is a Familiar Sight!

..But the feelings are so much better.
Everywhere you turn at my place this is what you see:

Boxes absolutely everywhere!!

The cats are not amused by the obstacle course.


Rebel pretty much remains on the bed. Poor old guy. The path he could navigate before is now missing and replaced with more boxes. He is not a happy camper.


Rebel and Napoleon are definitely making this adventure interesting. Every time I try to place articles in a box, I have move 20-30 pounds of cat first. I'm trying very hard not to pack them in a box.

At least time I want to move. Well actually, I wanted to move this time last year but it wasn't on my own time. My actions were being governed by circumstances by which I was none too pleased. I have very high hopes for this move. It is just all the little things that causing slight hiccups. For instance, can I pack this now or will I need it in the next few days? Am I able to buy a loaf of bread without having to transport it six hours across the province? Did Rebel just throw up there? Did Napoleon abscond with the tape gun again? Little thoughts like these are making this week very interesting.

I'm off to purchase more packing tape and see if I can rustle up a few more boxes. Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Holy Crapizoid Batman!!

So I have been busy. Quite busy. :D
It is a lot of new. I've been working on this post for a few days now. I'm trying to get straight in my head.
Maybe I should start at the beginning? It has been rumoured that is a very good place to start.
Sometime in November, I started talking with someone on Facebook of all places. He has the same name as me minus an "n", which I pointed out. So we chatted back and forth for a while. We clicked.
We visited each others homes back and forth. This is not exactly an easy feat as he lives in another province six hours away.
Fast forward a little bit.....
In two weeks I will moving to another province, with another language, new additional family members. I am even switching career paths. I am returning to what I used to do prior to what I do now. Confusing sentence yes, I know.
Tonight after work I am reserving a U-Haul. I have started to gather my things together for packing. At least this time it should go more quickly than the last time I moved. I cut down on a lot of stuff the first time. I am little overwhelmed. Actually, I'm a lot overwhelmed. I am actually coming down with a cold. That happens to me when everything seems to be spinning so fast. After plans have been made and I know what needs to be accomplished, I get sick. Everything will work out in the end. That has been my motto for the past few weeks.
I finally told my parents I would be relocating in a few weeks. They were surprised to put it mildly. While I was away for the week end, they telephoned my place several times. The first message they actually left was 20 minutes of them having a conversation of whether they had the correct the number. Napoleon had yanked the cord out of the wall and I didn't bother to re record anything. I just let the automatic voice do the magic.
Step Dad: That does not sound like Jocelynn
Mom: Is it a male voice? Maybe it's her friend?
Step Dad: I don't know
Mom: Does it have an accent?
Step Dad: No
Mom: Maybe we have the wrong number
Step Dad: Should we leave a message?
Mom: Not if it isn't the right number
Click. End of Message.
Two minutes later:
Message left on machine after a very long pause....
Jocelynn? It's your mother. Call us.
It always sounds like she is being held hostage somewhere when Mom leaves me a message. If my machine wasn't so old school, I'd figure out how to play it for you all.
The UHaul people were very nice and helpful. They showed me what sort of bar thing I needed to attach my truck so I can tow one of their trailers. Apparently I have a class 3 hitch? or maybe it's a receiver. I'm not sure. At any rate, it's a good hook up thing that I have on the back of my truck. At some point I will venture into Canadian Tire and locate that device they showed me. I am in uncharted waters for this adventure. I'm learning all sorts of terms and phrases. I may even learn how to correctly apply them in a sentence.
I'm not sure what else to say at this point. My coffee is finished so I am going to go out and get some cold medicine, tape gun, tape, hitch thingy and breakfast.
See you all later. :D