I've been feeling pretty lonely lately, and it started to get a little pathetic. I just miss family and friends and just the way things were. It's hard being this far away from everyone I've ever known. But today was a good day to change all that around.
I didn't have to peel myself out of bed this morning. It was nice to be able to get up and feel some what rested. After the daily shower and bowl of cereal, I was off to work. I kind of dreaded going in today. I've been having a bad attitude with that lately. It seems like when one thing kind of bugs me, it just snow balls after that. Just having to deal with annoying people after I'm already annoyed is not the greatest way to spend a day.
Today was different though. I wasn't in such a bad mood to begin with so the day started on a high note. I got to work and did my daily tasks. At around 9:20ish, my coworker asks if I want to take a coffee break. So we went and we sat and one of the officers also joined us. It was good to sit and talk again. We haven't done that in a long time and that might have something to do with why I was getting easily irritated. We sat there and we talked and talked. And then we sat some more. It really seemed like everyone had my same attitude for the day - we didn't really want to do any work. It was quiet with no phone calls and no one coming to the front counter.
We eventually got back to work when it was decided we would be heading off to Shearwater for some lunch. I was excited because I didn't really want to make myself something. We would leave right after the officer installed a second computer screen for me and my co-worker. I now have 2 screens and still the same amount of work. It's a little silly because I don't need 2 screens but it's fun to go back and forth between them because they aren't the same size. It's fun to see where the mouse will pop up.
As we were leaving, the back seat of the police vehicle we were driving in was dirty so my coworker didn't want to sit back there. So, I sat on her lap. It was pretty scary being that close to the windshield. Any small bump could have been painful but I asked the officer to drive slow enough that it wouldn't hurt so much. As we were driving, we went past a few people who mentioned that how we were wasn't exactly the most legal way to drive. It was kind of fun though.
We got to the wharf where the police boats are held and put on our lifejackets. They are these really funny looking skinny little things that don't look like they'd save anyone. Riding in boats isn't something that I enjoy doing either. I was a little scared. As we were driving, the operator was trying to avoid a bunch of logs that have occupied our channel recently. It was pretty terrifying. He would swerve one way and then the other really quickly. I almost fell out of my seat a few times.
I had a burger for lunch. I wish I didn't because it had mushrooms on it and I was about half way through the burger before I found that out. We enjoyed good conversation as well. It's fun to hang out with people in a different setting then work. I work with some really fun people and it's nice to see that every once in a while.
On our way back to Bella Bella, the officers decided to take their time and we floated for a while in the ocean. They were trying to figure out how to work something electrical on the boat but I was enjoying the sun and the water. It ended up being a much longer lunch then it probably should have but it was good to enjoy such a beautiful day.
Once we got back onto dry land, the guys went back out on the boat while my coworker and I headed back to the office. And I got to drive the police truck back. I felt pretty cool driving that big thing. And I haven't driven in a long time so it was nice to get my vehicle legs back.
Back at the office, not much had happened. And I got sent home early. It was a nice little treat. For showing up on time everyday and doing my work right away, it's nice to get something out of it.
I came home and played a bit of DDR. It was fun but I think that burger made me a little sick as I had a bit of a headache and my stomach was upset. I'm not sure what's up with me lately but I hope I stop feeling so sick all the time.
I thought about making dinner but really didn't feel up to it. Plus what I had planned for the meal, we didn't have all the ingredients for. I'm pretty bad at that. Making the list for the week and then forgetting to put most of the food items on the grocery list. Tyler came home and made himself a burger and some sausage. I had a bit of fruit and some yogurt as I was still full from lunch.
I looked out the window and saw a tree cookie that looked small enough to drag ashore. We went down to the beach after supper and boy was I wrong. It was a massive piece of tree that we wouldn't be able to move with 6 other people. I was a little disappointed about that. We think it would be pretty cool to make a table out of a tree cookie we find out here.
Our evening has been pretty fun. We played some wii games together and now I'm blogging. Tyler is still playing his hunting game. It's kind of violent and I don't really like shooting animals, even video game animals.
It's going to be an early night for me as I'm falling asleep as we speak.
It's been so so so nice outside. I really think there should be a rule that says no one has to work when the day is so beautiful and sunny. It's just a waste to spend it inside working.
Friday is looking so good right now. And I can't wait till next week. A little vacation time with my husband will be so awesome. And I'm also excited about Tyler's 23 birthday on Saturday. I'm excited mostly because when he turns the same age as me, he can no longer call me old. He thinks it's so funny that I'm a month and a bit older then him and he just has to rub it in my face. What a guy!
Sonja
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