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Well... isn't this a silly idea. All people and their dogs have similarities! Here's what I can sum up as mine with my pug Jasmine. Things in common: -we're both super cute -we both hide our eyes at something scary... me at scary movies, her when her nails are being clipped -we're both very vocal when we get hungry -we'll both sleep in till noon if given the chance -will do tricks for treats -both equally happy when we get to see each other again after being gone -we both prefer when our buddies are around -we both eat lamb - except hers is raw and off the carcass -both very agile despite our... broad dispositions -morning snuggles/bed snuggles/sleepy snuggles make our day! -we're both drawn to heaters and heating pads -we both turn into hot water bottles when sleeping -we both shed pretty bad -we both love sun bathing -we're both stubborn. Sometimes we listen, sometimes we don't. -we both love our Mums soooo much! -we both like to try new foods Differe...

I am heading North, people. Real north. North-north, like Yellowknife-North. After feeling stagnant on Floor 1, I applied for a position with Health Canada to work with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch as a remote practice nurse. Lo and behold, and despite the intense interview, they offered me a job and I am heading to the capital of the Northwest Territories on October 16th! For 6 weeks I will attend Aurora College and complete their Isolated Advanced Practice course, followed by a 6 week practice consolidation in Anahim Lake. BC. When I've passed the test and all is well and good, Brendan and I will head out into the BC barrens, Farley Mowhat-style. It must be noted that, despite acting blase about it in conversation with colleagues and friends, I am scared . And I am sad to leave my family and friends. And I sometimes feel like I am not smart enough for all the responsibilities entailed. But I know that this is the right step. I feel as ...

Friday night, 10:38pm. Been up since 5am... worked at Curves then 3 movies in a row at the Gem. Feeling pretty exhausted. Had chocolate covered raisins for dinner and MAN did I feel crappy after that. Had to solder on and finish the night though. I need to be more prepared for these long days so my only options arent to buy chocolate covered raisins or quiche where half of said quiche has 27g of fat!! Got home 945pm, stepped in spilt tapioca, fed the dogs, had a shot of Jameson with my Dad, and here I sit on my bed with my little angel Jasmine chewing a chewy. One of her favourite past times - same with me. I am feeling the urge to write so here I am, however due to my somewhat brain dead state at the moment I feel like I'm rambling. Congrats if you've made it this far. I'm sipping Pabst Blue Ribbon on ice which isn't actually that bad, and thinking in anticipation of my trip to Australia in 5mths. Growing ever nearer... So much to do in the mean time though... so much ...