So my life has completely changed over the past few weeks...not just because my baby belly is growing daily and its getting harder to tie my shoes, but because my work situation has changed. I have been working in Sales for around 10yrs, which means either from home or out on the road with clients....I have never really had a 9-5 "office job" well...I wouldn't count working for my folks company an office job, even though I "went into an office" every day...well most days, and then dad would take me out on site inspections and we would go for 3hr dim sum lunches....so as you can see..no real office job in my past.
So a few weeks ago that all changed, and the company I am working with is going through some re-structuring so I have found myself in a real life "office job". After I got over the initial shock of it all, I am pleased to say I am surviving! The work itself is just fine, but its the whole life adjustment that came along with it.
For example, many days I now have to take the bus to work....now Princesses don't do buses you see, so this was really quite a foreign concept. I HATED it the first week, but have now got the routine down pat and its not all that bad...especially going to work as the bus is empty and I can get a good seat...its coming home that blows because its packed tight like sardines and everyone smells...but at least my baby belly affords me a seat.
Another challenge has been daily lunches. In the past I would either enjoy a lunch with clients, or I would whip something up at home....but now I have to pre-plan our dinners so I will make enough food for the next days lunch. And I have to say, I am kind of enjoying the challenge...well on the days that I am successful I enjoy it...on the days I am not, I go back to my old easy standby which is thick slices of tomato and avocado with a bit of mustard and mayo on my gluten free bread....I love that combo...just not more than 2 days in a row.
So far I have been doing pretty well...trying to plan out a menu and pick up the groceries on Sundays, which makes the week much easier. If I have an idea of what I am going to make then its far less stressful than trying to think up something when I get home from work. And Mr. Cermak has been a big help...he picks me up and drops me off at work whenever he can, bless his heart, and he is a chopping machine in the kitchen.....I may not get gourmet meals prepared for me...but I like doing it together...its very pleasant. And I think adopting this type of routine may be a big help for us once baby Cermak arrives...only 2.5months left ...yipee!!!
Well that's it for now folks...enjoy!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
New and Improved Superstore
I love long weekends...I wish every weekend were a long weekend....but then I guess we wouldn't appreciate them as much.
Not that we are doing anything particularly exciting this weekend...but it was sure nice to sleep in this morning and kind of have a lazy day. Went for a long walk...caught up on some emails, while Ivan and his buddy drove around to man stores (aka home depot) and bought man stuff (aka. wood and nails) and started building a huge storage unit in our parking garage. This will enable us to move a bunch of stuff out of the condo and make room for baby!
I decided to take a drive to Superstore as my cousin had mentioned they now have a really good natural and organic foods section for reasonable prices....and she was right! I found my rice milk, coconut oil, kamut pasta, gluten free cereals, my greens plus smoothie powder...even my cashew butter...all for WAY cheaper than Capers or Wholefoods....it was like I found the jackpot.
They also have a really good ethnic selection if you are looking for different condiments, sauces and pastes.
The baby section looks huge and really affordable as well...the clothes are so cute...but I am not buying anything for the time being for 3 reasons:
1) We don't yet know the sex...we are awaiting the surprise
2) A lot of our friends have already had kiddies and are anxious to pass along their clothes
3) Soon to be Grandma Shirley has already bought so much stuff for this child, I don't know where we will put it all...and baby is not even here yet....this child is going to be soooo spoiled.
Anyway, if you are looking to stock up on your canned goods, condiments, sauces as well as Organics...head on over to your local Superstore and enjoy!
Not that we are doing anything particularly exciting this weekend...but it was sure nice to sleep in this morning and kind of have a lazy day. Went for a long walk...caught up on some emails, while Ivan and his buddy drove around to man stores (aka home depot) and bought man stuff (aka. wood and nails) and started building a huge storage unit in our parking garage. This will enable us to move a bunch of stuff out of the condo and make room for baby!
I decided to take a drive to Superstore as my cousin had mentioned they now have a really good natural and organic foods section for reasonable prices....and she was right! I found my rice milk, coconut oil, kamut pasta, gluten free cereals, my greens plus smoothie powder...even my cashew butter...all for WAY cheaper than Capers or Wholefoods....it was like I found the jackpot.
They also have a really good ethnic selection if you are looking for different condiments, sauces and pastes.
The baby section looks huge and really affordable as well...the clothes are so cute...but I am not buying anything for the time being for 3 reasons:
1) We don't yet know the sex...we are awaiting the surprise
2) A lot of our friends have already had kiddies and are anxious to pass along their clothes
3) Soon to be Grandma Shirley has already bought so much stuff for this child, I don't know where we will put it all...and baby is not even here yet....this child is going to be soooo spoiled.
Anyway, if you are looking to stock up on your canned goods, condiments, sauces as well as Organics...head on over to your local Superstore and enjoy!
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