Inuvik

Update

Kimberly Male — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:50:00 GMT

You know when you are extremely busy; some things just slip your mind? Well that’s exactly what has become of me. I am so busy with day camp that I have been putting my blog on the back burner for quite a while. So to let everyone know how I have been and what I have been doing I’m just doing an update for my summer thus far. Enjoy!

I quit smoking 9 weeks ago and I’m very proud of myself. This was the hardest thing I have had to do in quite some time and I think that I’ve done it quite well. I have one week left on the patch and then after that I’m on my on will power and strength. I don’t think I’ll have a problem with it though, because all of my cravings are now nonexistent.
In probably mid May I started a regular workout, and have been going to the gym about 5 days a week. I have lost quite a bit of weight, prolly like 14 or 15lbs and I can run again, since I quit smoking. I forgot how much I really like to run.
Probably the biggest news of the summer is that my parents are moving to Yellowknife. My dad got a job with the YK1 Education District, managing information technology for approx. 8 schools. I think that they are excited, and my mom will most likely not have a problem finding a job. She has really good skills and will use them to her advantage.
I actually just dropped my dad, mom and brother, Tommie off at the airport. Tom and my mom are going down because Tom is getting a liver biopsy on Tuesday and my dad starts work there tomorrow. I am all alone again this summer, except this time it’s only until Wednesday, so it’s only a slight break by myself.
Day Camp is extremely busy. This year the registration has doubled from last year and all of my camps are completely full with just over 70 kids every week. Next week is splish splash week and it’s full of outdoor water activities. It will be really nice because the weather is supposed to be pretty warm here all week. After Splish Splash I have Reality week and you’re a superstar week, and then day camp is all done for the year.
July 15^th, was the 1 year anniversary of a beloved friend’s death. Last year at that time, Matt Wojdak was killed just outside of Smithers, BC. He was an awesome guy, and really good at what he did. He was a volunteer fire fighter and EMT. Rest in Peace Phatty.
After 7 years, I finally did it. I finally quit at Rexall Drugs. I worked for the Rexall up here for 5 years before I took off to Edmonton and then 2 years in Edmonton. It was sad to say good bye but also a relief, I get my weekends back! Woot Woot.
The past couple of weekends, my family and I have been having garage sales. The first weekend we made just over $1300 and the weekends after that were okay but not quite as much. We are trying to sell 16 years worth of junk so yard sales are going to happen every weekend until I leave.
I have decided on buying a car when I get back to Edmonton. I am going to lease a 2006 Honda Civic Sedan, colour: Galaxy Grey. I’m extremely excited because it will be my first vehicle.
I have also started saving and planning for my trip to Denmark, Germany, and Poland next summer. I am really set on going and have already started planning. Lego Land is going to be the first thing I do, yeah!
I have gotten very addicted to Big Brother and So you think you Can Dance this summer. They are the shows that help me make it through the summer. I don’t think the summer would be going so fast otherwise.
I start back at MacEwan Residence on the 19^th of August and will be a Resident Assistant this year. I’m very much looking forward to it, and can’t wait to get back and start.
Classes don’t start until September 5^th, for me so I will have 2 weeks back in Edmonton for training at Rez and to relax.
I really can’t wait to get back to Edmonton and get back into things. The summer always seems so pointless for me up here, because all I do is count the days until I can get back to Edmonton.

I hope that everyone has been having a wonderful summer and the weather has been nice for everyone, regardless of where you are. I will see everyone back in Edmonton in 3 weeks! YEAH. See y’all soon!

Technical Difficulties

Kimberly Male — Sat, 13 May 2006 12:34:00 GMT

Hey Everyone, I have been having some technical difficulties with the laptop that I have at my access for the summer. I don't have consistent access to any computer right now, so until I get the laptop all better, I won't be on my MSN! This kills me because my MSN is my communication to all of y'all down there in Edmonton, but e-mail works if you want to talk to me, or telephone. Hope to talk to everyone really soon!!

Already...?

Kimberly Male — Tue, 09 May 2006 22:23:00 GMT

So, I've been home for one week and one day..and it's already been enough. I forgot how extremely petty the people are in this town and how much friggin drama goes on. Everyone thinks that they should be part of your business and then apparently it becomes the whole town's business...ridiculous. Other factors, such as nothing to do but work, the yuckiness of the snow melting, the garbage all over the place, the needless amounts of gossip, and all the questions by every second person. Whether it be about school, or my year, or what I'm doing back in town or where I'm working, you can only answer the same questions a handfull of times before it becomes utterly annoying. So I still have 14 and a half weeks left and I am already ready to leave...I wonder how my summer is going to go?!?! Hopefully it will go by really really fast so that I can go back to civilization. If anyone has any new ideas to help me make the days go by faster...please leave a comment, because lord knows I could use the help!

WTF...Snow?

Kimberly Male — Fri, 05 May 2006 17:04:00 GMT

Tear....it snowed this afternoon...and is still snowing! I'm gonna freeze, and I'm not getting any closer to wearing my flip flops again!

Back Home...

Kimberly Male — Mon, 01 May 2006 20:15:00 GMT

Well everyone, I arrived back home in Inuvik this afternoon. The plane ride was the same as usual, I slept like the entire way and there weren't very many people on the flight. When I got off the plane I thought, after like 15 minutes, I was going to die, and it was only -12 today. I am looking forward to being home, but there is sooo much snow. I thought that when I was home at christmas time, there was lots of snow, clearly I was wrong. I will give the snow some what of a break because today it was melting somewhat and with like 18 hours of sun it should melt away pretty quick. It was very nice to see my mom and my dad together. I haven't seen my mom since christmas so it was really nice to give her a hug. I have seen my dad quite a few weekends since christmas. I am also really excited to go back to work at the town with the day camp but I don't start work there until the 23rd, of May, so until then I will be at the drugstore. I am looking somewhat forward to it although with the drugstore comes plenty of drama queens, and a lot of back talking, not to mention lazy people who don't do a thing all day long. Oh well, not much I can do! Anyways just thought I would let everyone know I was home safely, so I will be on MSN all summer, as well I have my cell phone although I prolly won't be using it that much. So I will talk to everyone soon and have a wicked summer!!

Anticipation

Kimberly Male — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:18:00 GMT

Counting down the days till Christmas? Well, as most people do this time of year, I'm counting down as well, but for a completely different reason. My count down has started, only 26 days until I go home for Christmas. The excitement has already overcome me, and I honestly cannot wait to get home and see my Mom and Dad. Last year I was really lonely and really couldn't wait to get home, but this year its even worse, mainly because I know the feeling of anticipation and excitement for that day to come when I hope on the plane! Lately I haven't really talked to my mom a lot because she's been busy or out with people from work, and I really miss her! Soon enough, I'll be home! YEAH!! Also the best part about this year is that I'm home for 24 days, so just over 3 weeks, it is so intense, because thats a lot of cold weather, good times, and money making! I can't wait, 26 days, yeah!

Back @ Last

Kimberly Male — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 14:24:00 GMT

Finally...geez Mack and Dickson. Naa, just kidding.

I'm so glad my blog is up and running again...it feels like forever since I have done a post. Mind you Mack is probably going crazier than anyone else I know. So just a little update since I've been gone for so long:

-Job is going awesome, this week is Holiday Palooza and today is actually Christmas!
-About a two weeks ago I was on antibiotics and then last week I discovered that I got an infection on my tongue called thrush, due to the antibiotics.
-My Mom got some really good news...I can't say what yet, but I'm sure myself, Mack and my Dad will be posting about it in the near future.
-Watch out Mack...about a week ago I got my License...so excited, the Car is now MINE!!!! Muhahaha
-I got accepted for Residence at the new Grant MacEwan building.
-My first class at Grant MacEwan start bright and early at 8am on Sept 6th
-My braces haven't been tightened in like a month and some, and now I'm beginning to get small spaces in my molars again:(
-My Hair now fits into a pony tail...wow it's getting long
-I also feel terrible because I haven't been on MSN in like the whole time I've been home, so I haven't really talked to anyone from down south and it kind of sucks.
-There was a car accident on the dempster in the end of June and now one of my friends is paralyzed and another has a rod in his leg for the rest of his life, the driver who will remain un-named(who I don't particularly like) walked away confused.
-On July 12th one of my good friends headed down to Smithers, BC for holidays and was only home for a couple of hours when, he went out for the night and was later on killed instantly in a car accident. He was such an awesome guy. He was a local volunteer fire fighter; EMT and he work at the Newstand, a very well known Convenience store. He was also the first one on sight of the other car accident and is probably the reason why they are alive. We will miss him dearly.
-This summer has been not such a wonderful one, My great Grandma Good also passed away at the age of 89 after battling cancer.
-My mom's auntie Gloria passed away just last week after dealing with a brain tumor for the past year and a half.
-Plus the weather has been so fucking crappy. It has been raining and cold and the sun has been barely out all summer. I think that it should now be called fall in Inuvik because I'm not quite sure it's gonna warm up, although the sun did come out for a while this afternoon.

Well I am technically still at work so I should cut this short. Hope everyone is going awesome, and I'll talk to you all very soon. I'll also update more later, it'll be fun, I promise

Back Home Now

Kimberly Male — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 23:44:00 GMT

Well, yesterday I flew home. It was an early flight but, I got into Inuvik at like 20 after 11 in the morning so it wasn't all that bad because I had all day to unpack and relax. Last night, after going to see my parents and brother's greenhouse plots, I went to watch my dad's baseball team. My mom and I sat there for approx an hour and a half freezing our asses off. It was so cold last night. It was like only 5 degrees celcius or something like that. And I guess it just goes to show where I do live because today we got a “wonderful” snow storm. Yes a snow storm in June, and well actually the first day after it is “officially” summer. To see a picture of the wonderful snow you can go here on my Dad's blog. Also today, I started my new job for the Town of Inuvik as the Daycamp Co-ordinator. It went well but we will see how it goes for the rest of the summer. I will keep everyone posted on my going on's for the summer, but for now I need some sleep, I'm still behind on it so I should eventually catch up. Everyone have an awesome summer, and hope to talk to y'all soon.

Taking Flight

Kimberly Male — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 13:07:00 GMT

This afternoon, I will be flying back to Edmonton, AB. Back to school and back to work and back in to the swing of things. Although I really would like to get back and be able to be back into routine, I also really want to stay at home with my parents and friends. I will miss everyone here very much, but I am also really excited to get back to edmonton and see everyone there again. I have a very nice stay while I was home and in 6 months I will be back again. Until then, Have a great new year everyone and I will see y'all in June.

You Know You're from Inuvik When...

Kimberly Male — Mon, 22 Nov 2004 23:03:00 GMT

Thought Y'all might enjoy this one...

Your idea of a traffic jam is a the five-minute downtown ride to and from lunch.
"Down south" means Edmonton.
You measure distance in hours.
You know several people who have hit a moose more than once.
School was never cancelled because of cold.
You use a down comforter in the summer and not because it's cold.
Your grandparents drive at 100/km per hour through 13 feet of snow and a raging blizzard without flinching.
You plan your financial future around bingo.
You install locks on your outside doors of you house and than leave all unlocked.
You think of the major four food groups as caribou meat, beer, fish and bannock.
There are always 1 empty car running in the parking lot at the liquor store at any given time.
You own three spices: salt, pepper, and ketchup.
You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
Driving is better in the winter because the pot-holes are filled with snow.
You think everyone from a city has an accent.
You think sexy lingerie is tube socks and flannel pyjamas.
You know which leaves make good toilet paper.
You know all four seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter, Summer
It takes three hours to go to the grocery store for one item even when you're in a
rush because you have to stop and talk to everyone in town.
You actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends from out of town.
When you have sloppail lines on your ass from going to the bathroom.
When your yard looks like a ski-doo junk yard.
When you know what " ulee " and "ulabaa" means.
When you shoot rabbits and ptarmigan outside your house... last but not least you know your from Inuvik
When you're too drunk to hunt.