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So in the last few weeks Matt and I decided to move ahead with the house purchasing decision. Its been both an incredibly exciting and stressful time at the same time. We came so close to getting one and it slipped away at the last second, but we keep looking. Im looking forward to having just OUR place again.  By now we've seen almost 20 houses...its neat to see the different perspectives people have when trying to sell their homes...like dude, seriously, clean your f**** house if you want people to drop money on it.  The good thing throughout this experiance is that we now have a much better idea of exactly what we want. I'd say my top 3 requirements are 1) Ensuite Bathroom 2) Fully/Partial finished basement and 3) Open concept main floor (those kitchen islands and walk in pantry's are awsome!

Weekend getaway to Montreal was much needed and greatly appreciated :)

So another visit to Cedar Point...we seemed to be blessed by ideal weather the last few years...*crosses fingers*. The trip was good...the park was relatively dead so we did everything we wanted to in the 1.5 days there...I think i also found my new favorite Motel to stay at next time we go...Although it looked sketchy...it totally had everything we needed. 

Although more expensive on Gas, Vans are ideal for the long road trips...it was super comfy and the 11 hours just flew right by...

Speaking of gas, i was browsing the CBC website and came accross this:

http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/cars/gascosts/index.html

What i wouldnt do for 64.9cents/liter in gas!!!!!!!

So the vacation is now over and im back to work...that part sucks...but overall the vacation was awsome. It was a good mix of doing stuff and keeping busy, but very relaxing as there were nights we just stayed in and watched movies/lazed around. Hong Kong was an amazing experiance, but im glad to be home. 

Coming home, we just recovered on Friday night and Saturday was supposed to be a quiet movie night which turned into an awsome kegger party. I was totally caught off guard and had no idea of it happening. It was great to see so many people made it out. And any night that consists of minou-cake, a finished keg of beer, an eastside/westside rivalry, hot tub and raiding a hat collection is bound to be good. The day after suprise dinner was amazing (Although the food seems to have made everyone ill). The bday loot was awsome...Our Wii collection continues to grow, i cant even keep up! Mario Kart is just as good as i was hoping (although Matt and Aaron are already quickly becoming pros) 

Back to work today, wasnt looking forward to it, but it wasnt terrible. Having Matt work accross the street is really nice. Hopefully it works out that we can go for lunch most days and commute in/back together.

So it's been over a week since we've left Ottawa and the vacation is going super well...

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-So since the last post, Matt and I decided to do something a little bit different for the usual May trip..dont get me wrong i LOVE Cedar Point and still plan on going, just in a smaller capacity. But we had some friends move to Hong Kong last fall and they've invited us up so we're going to take them up on their offer. Although 20+ hours in a plane wont be fun, touring the other side of the world on a non-business trip will be. Hong Kong Disneyland here i come!

-School is winding down..just 3 weeks and 2 exams and then im done..well till September, but then its only one class left..

-Work's all right, long weekend!!!!!

-The cheesy horror fest continues, i got Halloween 2/3 & 5 from Ebay last week...that and 2am breakfast just go so well together.

-My 2006 tax return finally got cleaned up..what a mess that was...

-Started to think about the move a bit more...just less than 5 weeks left at Lees!

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http://webstar.softvoyage.com/hotels/VACen/BAHIPOP.html

Yep, its well worth it :)

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So today makes 3 years. After living in another city for our first 5 months, being in India for a total of 8 months and various other times being far away...we're still together..here's to 2008 and preperation for the next big "step" :)

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So a quick review of 2007..rung in the year in India, where I was there for another 3 months, an awsome welcome back party, Cuba for two weeks, 3 amusement park road trips to the states, a fake bday and a fake xmas party, Matt "officially" moves in...Nova Scotia for 2 months, a couple of open bar weddings, an awsome Mario Bros. Halloween and a new job. Oh ya, Xmas was great too, the whole being home thing helps....

As for 2008...a few things to look forward to:

-doing a full year in the new job
-getting to play hockey this year
-finishing my university program
-moving!!
-more road trips, but different destinations