Nostalgia

While I was hanging out endlessly waiting for the whole car thing to fall together I stopped by a little shop run by a Chinese man and his son to get some samosas and tea. I was struck by the strangest nostalgia when the old man asked if I wanted sugar in my tea. It was like we both knew that we’re outsiders, we’re different and because of that there was an instant connection between us. Strange but it kind of makes sense… I mean I really do miss the ethnic diversity and availability of food in Toronto.
The fact that you can go out for Japanese for dinner and get Italian gelato for dessert is awesome! While I was in Gabs I was definitely spoiled by the lettuce and strawberries… yes strawberries… they even came with chocolate sauce! This also made me nostalgic for berry picking in the nice Ontario summers.
We went to see the very last Harry Potter as well…. If I’m honest it was pretty much the reason I went to Gabs…yes I traveled over 1000km to see it, but it’s the last one!!! I can’t believe there’s no more... unless they make one about their kids lol. It’s kind of like the end of an era. Anyways Gabs was fun.. the 16 hour bus ride not so much.. so I’m trying to find a cheap flight there for when I have to pick up my car,… don’t really think that will work out. I can’t really justify taking a flight when it’s 10 times more than the bus. I guess that just means I’ll have to take another day off work. 
I’m going to start leaving my dogs inside now…kind of like crate training I guess…it makes me feel like the evil stepmother on Cinderella but I have to get them used to being locked inside if they’re going to live in Canada…and fly on a two day journey in a plane! If only I already had my beautiful ranch in Canada…and they could run free and keep my horses safe.
So Dinah’s in Gabs for the rest of this and next week and my counterpart is joining her for the last bit of training. Which leaves me in the office alone, with nothing to do unless the broken computers arrive all fixed soon. Since I locked my stuff in Dinah’s house and she is a typical American, having locked her door with a special key blocker…I cannot get in even with the key.
Anyways things at work are slow again, but I guess that’s good as I should get started on my non-existent research... and I’m what …4 months in? I’m still waiting for that friend I was asking for…
Oh and I almost forgot … I finally told someone NO to giving them my phone number .. I actually think that’s the first time I’ve ever done that. He was actually begging me and I’m like umm… No I don’t think so. I don’t like to talk on the phone. Here’s where I work .. .if you’d really like to talk then come by when I’m working. Bam. I’ve finally done it ! I was quite proud of myself.lol.
I'm definitely in the four month stage when you really miss home.. and pizza.. and my dog.. and pool .. and grass...I think I may just decide to stay in Canada for good.. or at least like a fully year or two! If only I won the lottery and could buy my ranch... anyone want to donate one to me ... it's for a good cause :) and lol that good cause is not for me ....it's for the children!
Anyways I'm blabbering from boredom now.. guess I'll go and read a book... at my desk...so it looks like I'm working ..? lol MISS EVERYONE!!!