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CasinoNB

Jenn — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:19:29 +0000

This is my 3rd week employed at CasinoNB. I’m really liking it. I’m a “count attendant”, meaning I’m locked in a room counting money. I’m surprised at how physically demanding the job is. I thought I’d just be standing there, at a table, counting money. There’s lots of other things involved, which is great, cause I need the workout. hehe I am having some issues with my footwear though. I have to wear steel-toed shoes, and the first pair I bought made my feet hurt so bad that by the time I’d get home at night, I couldn’t move. I took those back and got another pair, which I’ve been wearing for 2 days. They seem ok so far, except they’re rubbing the inside of my foot, just above my toe. Hopefully I’ll get used to them, because chasing all over town trying to find good shoes is a pain in the arse!

I’m in Roller Derby!!

Jenn — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:14:53 +0000

OMG, totally the best thing ever! I was SO excited to find a Moncton roller derby group on FB a few weeks ago. We’re just starting up (we’ve only had 2 practices), but there’s lots of girls signed up, and so much enthusiasm! I ordered my roller skates, and got them last Wednesday I think it was. I’m totally wobbly on them, haha. But, we have some really excellent coaches that work us HARD in practice (I swear on Sunday, my first practice, I thought I was going to die LOL). But, I love skating, and have been going out and skating almost every day.

We have a web site too! MuddyRiverRollers.com

The rest of the derby girls are super awesome! They’re all so sweet. It’ll suck when we have to start bouting and smashing each other up, hahaha.

Check out my pic. Badassed eh? hehehe

Where to Park in Moncton

Jenn — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:55:37 +0000

Found this handy web page today, with a list of public parking lots in Moncton, including a breakdown of what they’re going to cost you monthly, daily, or hourly. Very handy to have since the city started booting people’s cars! Speaking of parking, there is also a rumor that SMS parking is coming to Moncton. That would be sweet! Just pay for parking with a text message.

Techie Fun

Jenn — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:11:21 +0000

I create, and just “do”. But, I am also intrigued with the technical aspects of things. I love when art and science collide. Such is the case with this amazing Digital Graffiti Wall (be sure to watch the vids!), created by Vancouver based design company Tangible Interaction. They make all kinds of interesting and mind blowing techie toys. The Graffiti Wall was at the Olympics, and will be at the Maker Fare this weekend in California’s San Mateo County. If you live in the area, GO! Maker Faire is a festival of arts, technology, music, indie crafts, etc, etc, etc. If I was on the west coast, I’d be there.

Ooot and Aboot

Jenn — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:37:52 +0000

I got the call this morning that I got the job at CasinoNB! Woo hoo! I’m so excited. I had applied for a few different departments, but the sorting room was the one I wanted most, and that’s the one I got! That’s friggin awesome! I don’t start for a couple of weeks, because I have to get my gaming license first. That’s all good, I’ve been enjoying my time off. hehe

I also went to the first Muddy River Rollers roller derby practice last night. It was awesome! A lot of girls, including me, didn’t have our skates yet, so we watched, but it was still fun. My skates are on the way, and as of this morning are at the sorting facility in Dieppe. So, I will get them tomorrow then. And all I can say is that it better not be raining tomorrow. I’ve got all my other gear, except for elbow and knee pads. Gonna go pick those up today. My helmet is SO cool! I’ll post pics when I get my skates and get geared up.

Dad and Rob put in our new front window this weekend. Dad had bought it for us the Christmas before last (awesome Xmas pressie!), and it’s been sitting in my garage for over a year. It’s nice to finally have it in. The old window was just one huge pane of glass, where this one has a big pane in the middle, then 2 smaller windows on either side that slide up (for L&A of course). We’ve just gotta get trim for it, and a sill. Once we install and stain those, then I will just need to touch up the paint around the window. Rob want’s to get new curtains (I know! The BEST husband ever, right? LOL), so maybe we’ll go to Wicker Emporium today to have a peek.

Thursday Rob and I went to Rothesay and Saint John. We went to a beautiful restaurant called Suwanna. I found them on a restaurant app on my BB, searching for Thai food (we were in the mood for it). So, we went there, and it was in a gorgeous big old house. We walk in, and the first thing they say is “Do you have reservations?” hehe We lucked out and got a table right away because there was a no-show. The waitress was so fantastic! We were totally under-dressed, in t-shirts and jeans, but she treated us like any of the other diners. Kudos to her! We started with Sour Coconut Soup, which was awesome! I’m going to attempt to make my own, found a recipe on allrecipes! I had Cashew Chicken, and Rob had Green Bean Stirfry (mine was way yummier). We also had chocolate cheesecake for dessert, and it was SO rich. It compared to the Eggnog Cheesecake at St Jame’s Gate here in Moncton. And trust me, I know my cheesecakes.

So, this afternoon Rob and I are oot and aboot. We need to get a new mailbox, as ours was destroyed in the window installation. LOL. I’ve gotta pick up knee and elbow pads, and go to Costco and get my new glasses adjusted. I’ve been wearing them a week, and they’re not fitting quite right. A few other things too, so busy busy afternoon!