What a whirlwind of activity this past weekend. I was working hard all week so that I could cut out work real early on Friday to start the trek home. Karma was paying me back for something and I ended up misplacing my file folder that contained some important papers including orders for some of my accounts. So I was unable to make a move to the airport in the morning as planned so I booked myself on the afternoon flight.
I was unable to get on the flight out at 3 so I actually went ahead and bought my first airplane ticket in Canada. Luckily First Air was holding a seat sale so I was able to get a ticket for a “reasonable” price. Sadly even buying a ticket was enough because it started snowing!!! We boarded the plane and were de-iced quite a few times. We taxied up and down the runway a few times as well. I lost count of how many times the pilot came over the PA to tell us that we would be departing in 5 minutes. Those five minutes turned into 5 hours easily… After being deplaned at 6:30 we were then told to re-board for a 7:00 departure. We remained on the plane until 10:45 when we were put back into the terminal in a secure location so that we could avoid a third pass through security. Our final attempt at a Friday night departure was supposed to be 12:15. While we were walking out to the plane we were met by several staff that were unloading the plane. Our flight was cancelled! By the time I finally left the airport it was passed 1:30. The airline didn’t do much for any of its customers and at that point in time there wasn’t much of a point in getting a hotel room for many of them. It was poor customer service to say the least! I was sure to let them know how I felt about that, politely, of course.
So my chances of arriving home in time for the party were looking pretty slim to say the least. Marie, was shocked to see my friendly face back at her house. At least 15 cm ended up falling that night. In the morning I was feeling horrible, unable to eat and seriously exhausted. Somehow I managed to get to the airport on time and get on the first flight out. When I arrived in Edmonton I looked at the departure board and noticed that there was a WestJet flight leaving in 10 minutes. I sprinted down the terminal not really expecting to get on the flight at all. Karma was starting to shift for me and I was able to secure a seat after giving up the trusty VISA card. I managed to get to the party just a little bit after 4. I had an awesome time at the party, it was fantastic to see familiar faces in attendance. I even managed to finish my speech without completely losing my composure. That’s not to say I wasn’t chocked up, I definitely was but I can simply say that all those pauses were for dramatic effect!
After the party the crew and I took off for downtown to check out the Nuit Blanche or Blanche Nuit. We had no idea where anything was, but we did find beer and that’s what was important!
Sunday after cleaning up the last little remains of the party we took off up to Guelph for a little trip down memory lane. It was one of the most entertaining evenings in recent memory. I was really pleased to hang out with a bunch of buddies and see some of the changes that have taken place over at the university. Sadly we didn’t get much time there because we had to take off first thing in the morning to make my way home for a dentist appointment.
During my appointment I realized that I am actually seriously leaving the city that I was raised in. I have grown up going to Dr. V. The staff great me like an old friend every time I come in for my check ups. It is a really great office over there and I was really sad to realize that someone else is now going to be administering oral pain for me. Dr V. is a legend and has made the smile worth about half a mill…
Its really strange to be coming and leaving so frequently. I think its been easy to leave in the past because prior to my departure I always had a plan for my return. This time is different; there is no plan to return. Sure I will always be passing through the saug and Birch Cres between adventures but I don’t think I will be calling old 2592 home again. It’s a strange realization. Its left me feeling like there is a void where home should be. I need to search out a place where I can settle down and put down some roots. Whether that ends up being the knife or not remains to be seen. Its nice living up there these days because my bro is there. I am pretty sure if he leaves so will I. Where I go from here remains unclear. I know that wherever it is it will be filled with adventure and another challenge that I will overcome! The uncertainty of life is what makes it so beautiful. At the end of the day if you believe in your own success and plan and prepare yourself for it then you are ready to accept the rewards when they arrive.
So here I am, yet again planning on sleeping in an airport somewhere in Canada tonight. Flights are packed and there simply aren’t enough of them to get me outta here. Its looking like I am going to be buying yet another ticket from First Air. I am not looking forward to that, but it can’t be helped.
Mama, Happy Birthday! I can say without hesitation and only a little bit of bias; You are my FAVORITE mom!
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