Swamped

It’s been a while. Things have been crazy busy at work, this past week in particular, but today I finally get some down time. We’re having an annual golf tournament in honour of a friend who passed away in 2005. It’s a day to get out, have a good time and head to the Guv’nor Pub afterwards for a pint or two.

But seriously, it has been hectic. The new job is going well and I’m enjoying it, but there is a steep learning curve. The online course is taking up much more time than anticipated. It’s like I’m on call 24/7. But it too is a nice change from teaching in the traditional classroom - which I’m still doing by the way. A lot has happened since my last post. Apparently, there was a provincial election – who knew? Talks of amalgamation of Paradise and St. John’s have arisen again and thankfully died a quick death. Nothing against St. John’s – I love the place – but I’m not sure services would improve here in Paradise if we joined. Not that Paradise is Nirvana mind you. My beloved Browns continue to struggle. Sigh. Although I did win the Tely’s Football Pool a few weeks back and I’m near the top of the leader board despite missing week one. :)

Things are good on the home front. My wife’s **th birthday is next week and I’d like to take her out to a nice place for dinner. She didn’t think the “Let’s go to MacDonald’s” was funny at all.

Oh well, have to get ready for the tourney. As I type this, I’m sitting next to a stack of exams - knee high – that will just have to wait until Sunday. Sometimes you just got to get out there. Will post again soon – and hopefully more often.