A Welcome Visitor

I have been remiss. It has been many days and I have not written to you, faithful captives of my word. The truth is, I have had no time. I usually live a very busy life, very very busy, but for this week I tried to unbusyify it. I did all of my homework ahead of time and I have resolved that I will not be able to do work work for a few days.

I have had some homework, and I did have a speech to give, but for the most, I have had a special guest. My dear girlfriend has flown out from Calgary and has been enjoying, if that is the right word, Saint John with me. We have had a little time to explore everything but precious little.

She arrived late and my tour of the city was... well... lacking... but, the following night was the Chinese New Year. There was a big shindig, and I managed to get us tickets. Some of my friends were performing and it was great to see them... while it lasted. Our stay was short... It turns out that Canadian Chinese food (for details on that term ask a Chinese person how easy it is to get actual Chinese food in Canada) does not agree with me. We were forced to leave due to uh... Klink Guts...

Either way it was enjoyable, or mostly enjoyable. Since then we have been enjoying each other's company, since we don't have a lot of time to go and do... things. There is a great deal of homework going 'round this time of year.

Don't get me wrong, we have been able to walk to the K-Word River, and cook some amazing meals (scallop and bacon pasta, maple ribs and cornbread (that's tonight)) and even see a little of Saint John. Tomorrow we will go on foot around Uptown to try to get some photos of some of the historic buildings.

It has been a week of school work... and my amazing speech today as part of my Toastmasters projects... but the company this week has been much better. I must say it is easier to deal with the chaos of this life I've chosen when I know that there is someone who is willing to share some of my burdens.

Only a few days left.

I will enjoy them to my fullest.