Home again Home again

...jiggity jig. Landed back in Ottawa late yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately, my luggage did not. It got stuck in Montreal. It was very strange to arrive home to a new roomie. She and her parents were here, unpacking. 10 days ago, I was living with one person, and now, I'll be living with someone else. I'm looking forward to it, but it's a little strange to get used to without the transition. I'm really going to miss my old roommate too. She and I got along so well and became really close. She left me a big bottle of Aveda Comforting tea that we liked to drink together, and a tea ball. It was so sweet of her. She is glad to be back in Montreal, finally living with her boyfriend. I don't know if it's sunk in for either one of us that this is permanent. But she is definitely someone I will keep in touch with. She was my counsellor and my confidante for this whole year. Not sure how I would have made it through my MA without her!

Oh yeah! I guess I should mention the fact that I HAVE FINISHED MY PAPER! WOO HOO!! My Masters Research Paper is done. I defend this week. Then I'm done done done done done of my MA! Then I have to try to find work...something other than retail. Retail is fine, and it helps pay the bills, but it certainly won't pay all the bills. The thing about the place I work is that it attracts lots of really attractive men - and most of them are either gay, or in with their partners. It sucks! It's not simply my pessimistic singleton view of the world either, my co-workers, most of whom are coupled up, say the same thing. They appreciate some eye-candy every now and again too.

Oh, and, yeah, the newly engaged couple count went up since I last posted. In 7 days on PEI, I found out about no less than 5 couples getting married. One of whom is my ex-boyfriend from a few years back. One of the guys I had the most fun with, and really fell hard for, but he could not return the feelings for me. It was short but bittersweet, and although I was anticipating this announcement soon, it still struck me silent when I found out. What exactly can I say? It's not like we've been in touch over the last two years. Things are civil when I see him, but that's rare. I guess I'm just sad that it didn't work out with us. He's a pretty great guy, and he was a great boyfriend, for the short time we were together, but he had a lot of issues that needed to get worked out. I hope he has done that. I wish him well. *sigh*

I have to stop harping on this state of affairs.

Currently listening to: "Homesick" by Kings of Convenience http://www.kingsofconvenience.com from Riot on an Empty Street. Love this song, the whole album is awesome. Mellow gold from Norway.