I'm so close.
I have been living in an apartment with very few things for 20 days now. I preface this by saying I am fully aware of my privilege, how fortunate I am, how much more I have than so many, etc. I don't say this lightly, but I want to make it clear that I am aware. That being said, this is my life, and I want to write about it, so there it is.
So I've been living in an apartment with very few things for 20 days now. I have a coffee maker, Internet access, a big bed, and a patio table that serves as a kitchen table as well as a desk. Very versatile! However, the vast majority of my "things" are in Toronto at my apartment there, BUT Saturday is the big moving day. Finally all my things, furniture, books, etc. will join Spoon (my cat) and I in Waterloo... everything but my girlfriend K., which is obviously a huge bummer, but she'll join us (not) soon enough, too.
My Mom is joining me on Saturday to coordinate the move, especially on the Waterloo end. She loves organizing new apartments; arranging furniture, unpacking, etc. I'm a lucky girl to have her help, and I think it'll actually be fun!
Then my Mom will stay overnight, we'll finish up the work, and then she'll leave Sunday afternoon. I'm taking Monday off work and will spend those 36 or so hours enjoying my cat, my stuff, my new apartment, and my life in Waterloo. It'll be nice to feel a little more settled.
Hopefully the next time you hear from me, it'll be from my desk in Waterloo!
Til then!
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014
W5H: Waterloo
Guess what? I live in Waterloo now. I have alluded to that a few times already, but I want to give you the skinny, so here goes...
I went to university in Waterloo and lived in the city for 5 years from September 2005 to June 2010. Then I moved to Port Hope to start a job after graduation, and lived there for two years. Then I stayed in that job but worked out an amazing deal where I was able to work from home 3 days/week and commute to Port Hope for the other 2. So I lived in Toronto from July 2012-January 2014.
Then, late last year, an incredible job at my alma mater came up, and so I applied for it. I had no intention of leaving my last job, but the right opportunity came up, and after 3.5 years of service to the school I was working at before, I felt pretty comfortable moving on to something new. Lucky for me, I got the job! So, I spent the 2.5 weeks after the Christmas holidays wrapping up my work at my previous job; writing a transition report for my successor, and coordinating the biggest event that I worked on annually - an alumni shinny (hockey) tournament. It was probably the craziest and busiest time of my working life to date, but I finished off really strong and the event was a great success! I finished work at 8:30 pm on Saturday, January 18th and then started my new job 36 hours later... I know, I'm crazy.
So now I'm just wrapping up my first week at my new job in Waterloo! Right now I'm crashing with my bestie and her fiance - so generous of them! - but starting February 1st I'll have my own place here! I'm in Toronto on the weekends visiting K. and wrapping things up at our apartment there, which we have until the end of February. K. will live there for that month, and then on February 22 we'll do the full move of furniture, etc. from that apartment to the new apartment in Waterloo. I love setting up a new apartment; I'm so excited!!!
Work is off to a great start. The first week has flown by, which says a lot because sometimes a new job means a few weeks of boredom before you really get into your work. Not the case here! They had me set up so I could hit the ground running, which has been amazing. It'll be a few weeks of quiet research at my desk, but starting in early February I'll be hitting the road and getting the real work done. I can't wait!
More on life in Waterloo soon, but now you know that I'm here in Waterloo (who/where), that I'm here for a new job (what/why), that I'm here now but will have my place as of Feb 1 and be fully moved in by Feb 22 (when), and how...
Until next time!
Posts to come... Why I like living in Waterloo right now & how I love the "7 Up" documentary series
I went to university in Waterloo and lived in the city for 5 years from September 2005 to June 2010. Then I moved to Port Hope to start a job after graduation, and lived there for two years. Then I stayed in that job but worked out an amazing deal where I was able to work from home 3 days/week and commute to Port Hope for the other 2. So I lived in Toronto from July 2012-January 2014.
Then, late last year, an incredible job at my alma mater came up, and so I applied for it. I had no intention of leaving my last job, but the right opportunity came up, and after 3.5 years of service to the school I was working at before, I felt pretty comfortable moving on to something new. Lucky for me, I got the job! So, I spent the 2.5 weeks after the Christmas holidays wrapping up my work at my previous job; writing a transition report for my successor, and coordinating the biggest event that I worked on annually - an alumni shinny (hockey) tournament. It was probably the craziest and busiest time of my working life to date, but I finished off really strong and the event was a great success! I finished work at 8:30 pm on Saturday, January 18th and then started my new job 36 hours later... I know, I'm crazy.
So now I'm just wrapping up my first week at my new job in Waterloo! Right now I'm crashing with my bestie and her fiance - so generous of them! - but starting February 1st I'll have my own place here! I'm in Toronto on the weekends visiting K. and wrapping things up at our apartment there, which we have until the end of February. K. will live there for that month, and then on February 22 we'll do the full move of furniture, etc. from that apartment to the new apartment in Waterloo. I love setting up a new apartment; I'm so excited!!!
Work is off to a great start. The first week has flown by, which says a lot because sometimes a new job means a few weeks of boredom before you really get into your work. Not the case here! They had me set up so I could hit the ground running, which has been amazing. It'll be a few weeks of quiet research at my desk, but starting in early February I'll be hitting the road and getting the real work done. I can't wait!
More on life in Waterloo soon, but now you know that I'm here in Waterloo (who/where), that I'm here for a new job (what/why), that I'm here now but will have my place as of Feb 1 and be fully moved in by Feb 22 (when), and how...
Until next time!
Posts to come... Why I like living in Waterloo right now & how I love the "7 Up" documentary series
Friday, September 7, 2012
Two endorsements
I am ALL. MOVED. IN. Yes, ma'am. My girlfriend and I are moved into our new apartment in the Young & Eligible area. There is still lots of settling in, tidying, etc. to do, but it already feels like home. I can't wait to post more about how it feels to finally be here, but I'm not ready yet. So instead, I'd like to endorse two services. I know, this blog is not usually about that, but when I get such incredible service as I have on two fronts in the past week, I need to advertise. Here goes.....
Canadian Automobile Association a.k.a. CAA.
When I first got my car (Hubble) last summer, my parents recommended I get a CAA membership. Like the obedient daughter I am, I did so, and didn't think about it much after that. When the time came to renew, despite not having once used CAA's services, I renewed. I'm glad I did. The other day my GF noticed that my tire was flat. It's been a crazy week of moving so I didn't really have time to take care of it that day. Another day passed and I wasn't able to take care of it then either, but I started to have a hard time turning my wheels and my car was making weird noises. On the morning of our big apartment painting day, I was planning on picking up the GF at 9am. Around 8am I mentioned casually to my mom that my tire was flat and asked her if she thought I'd be able to pump it that day, since it was Labour Day. She then asked, "Don't you have a CAA membership?" She went on to tell me that if I called CAA they would come over and deal with the tire, whether that meant pumping it full of air or replacing it with my spare tire (which I didn't even know I had). I called them around 8:20 and the gentleman on the phone couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Less than 30 minutes after that, a service vehicle came, the mechanic removed the tire, got the spare, and put it on. I was on the road before 9:00 just as I'd planned, with the peace of mind that my problem had been taken care of. Anyway, moral of the story? CAA is amazing and gives great service, and I'm glad I renewed.
A & D Moving, Toronto.
A & D Moving was recommended to me by my aunt for my move from Port Hope to Toronto (storage unit while I lived at my parents' place for two months). She's been using them for 15+ years and has always loved their service and said their prices are "as reasonable as they get". With that recommendation, I booked them right away. The move from Port Hope to the storage unit was almost seamless, but it was such a crazy day that it didn't sink it quite how good their service was. It was on my move-in day to the new apartment the other day that really sealed the deal with A & D. Their minimum is 2 hours and they did the full move in less than 2 hours. They started before the originally scheduled start time and moved everything so quickly and carefully. When they arrived with the stuff at the apartment, one of the movers asked me if the paint was fresh, and when I said yes they were extra careful not to hit the walls. They were friendly but not overly talkative, professional and efficient, and they even put my bed together! Now that is service. I highly recommend.
Canadian Automobile Association a.k.a. CAA.
When I first got my car (Hubble) last summer, my parents recommended I get a CAA membership. Like the obedient daughter I am, I did so, and didn't think about it much after that. When the time came to renew, despite not having once used CAA's services, I renewed. I'm glad I did. The other day my GF noticed that my tire was flat. It's been a crazy week of moving so I didn't really have time to take care of it that day. Another day passed and I wasn't able to take care of it then either, but I started to have a hard time turning my wheels and my car was making weird noises. On the morning of our big apartment painting day, I was planning on picking up the GF at 9am. Around 8am I mentioned casually to my mom that my tire was flat and asked her if she thought I'd be able to pump it that day, since it was Labour Day. She then asked, "Don't you have a CAA membership?" She went on to tell me that if I called CAA they would come over and deal with the tire, whether that meant pumping it full of air or replacing it with my spare tire (which I didn't even know I had). I called them around 8:20 and the gentleman on the phone couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Less than 30 minutes after that, a service vehicle came, the mechanic removed the tire, got the spare, and put it on. I was on the road before 9:00 just as I'd planned, with the peace of mind that my problem had been taken care of. Anyway, moral of the story? CAA is amazing and gives great service, and I'm glad I renewed.
A & D Moving, Toronto.
A & D Moving was recommended to me by my aunt for my move from Port Hope to Toronto (storage unit while I lived at my parents' place for two months). She's been using them for 15+ years and has always loved their service and said their prices are "as reasonable as they get". With that recommendation, I booked them right away. The move from Port Hope to the storage unit was almost seamless, but it was such a crazy day that it didn't sink it quite how good their service was. It was on my move-in day to the new apartment the other day that really sealed the deal with A & D. Their minimum is 2 hours and they did the full move in less than 2 hours. They started before the originally scheduled start time and moved everything so quickly and carefully. When they arrived with the stuff at the apartment, one of the movers asked me if the paint was fresh, and when I said yes they were extra careful not to hit the walls. They were friendly but not overly talkative, professional and efficient, and they even put my bed together! Now that is service. I highly recommend.
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