Mish Mash

Not too much has been happening around Rankin Inlet lately, or in our lives, for that matter. So I'll just blather on about a couple of the things that are on my mind.

~We bit the bullet and ordered an elliptical trainer. The one that we first ordered I was in love with. It had all the bells and whistles and the company guaranteed free shipping anywhere in Canada. I was so excited that I didn't really care that it was going to cost us $1400. I would have a *nice* piece of gym equipment that we could use in the comfort of our own home on a daily basis. Plus, for us both to go to the gym, it would cost us $1000/year. So, for $400 extra dollars, we would have something to show for that money. Unfortunately, the company didn't ship to Nunavut and canceled our order. So we shopped around and found another that would (although it is a little more expensive that what we originally planned to pay). I am so excited to be able to work out at home and not to have to go back out into the cold once I get here at the end of the day.

~Will and I are trying the Atkin's Diet for two weeks. I know, I know, it's not the healthiest diet out there, but we just wanted a jump start on the weight loss to see some quick results that will motivate us to keep going. I won't lie and say it's easy to cut out all carbs (I am a Newfie after all) and last night I would have killed for a piece of bread, rice, spaghetti, whatever. Once the two weeks are over, we plan to shift to calorie counting and portion control. So far, we feel pretty good and hope to see a noticeable result in two weeks.

~I am so glad for the Remembrance Day holiday this Wednesday. I know it's a day of quiet reflection and I will try to keep the spirit of the holiday in the forefront of my mind, but, wow, is it ever nice to kinda get two Fridays in a week - Tuesday and Friday. I will be thinking of Pte. Kevin Kennedy that day.

~There's still very little snow here in Rankin Inlet!!!

~I am trying to convince my parents to come to Rankin Inlet and work for a while. It may be a lost cause, as they have their house and lives in St. John's, but I think it would be a great experience for them. My dad is a journeyman electrician who teaches at the College of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland and my mom is a nurse. The opportunities for them up here are endless. My youngest sister is in her first year of university, so it's not exactly like they would be leaving small kids behind. The fact that I would love to have them here and I'm being selfish is driving me in my quest.