tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128553172011-04-21T11:53:15.165-07:00navigating the currents ... should I use the stars?librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.comBlogger1801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-60387134905119971242008-12-29T21:00:00.003-08:002008-12-29T21:32:01.505-08:00

I have discovered that I like to read non-fiction. What's that you say, of course I like non-fiction, I'm a librarian? Well, one might think so, but it is only recently that I have sought out and truly enjoyed reading non-fiction. I admit to being a fiction snob in the past, but all that has changed. I find myself leaning toward books about social media trends, or a how-to photography book

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Well, it's forty below and I don't give a ....You know the rest of it folks. Here I am in Edmonton, I had a great weekend, but really I wanted to get home on Sunday as I have a short work week, what with Christmas and all and I have such a lot to do. You might think that I should know better than to travel to Alberta in the depth of winter and expect to get home okay. Here's the rub, it isn't

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Stoopid Firefox! That is a first folks, me cursing Firefox. But man, oh man has it been hanging me up all day today. It has been a Monday to end all Mondays and Firefox is just the icing on the cake. I had heard from others that the lastest iteration was a bit sucky but I finally downloaded the next version and it has been freezing and loading like f*****g molasses in winter, well winter in

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Originally uploaded by librarychik. It is not a bad thing to be fragile. Sometimes you break. Sometimes the pieces are easy to gather up again. And sometimes you wish you were as tough as nails.Today I wish I were as tough as nails...

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New word, well new phrase really. Okay, new to me. I could keep going on this path but will stop now. What do you think, I like it:"Jumping the Shark" - refers to a tv show whose plot has veered off course, in what seems to me, a desperate attempt to recall previously good ratings. The Wikipedia article refers to a Happy Days episode where the Fonz is water skiing in a leather jacket and

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It is very cute and warm and stylin... well at least I think so. :-)Who knew it would be cool enough to wear a wool hat on the Island? Not I.

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from your friends. And sometimes all you can do is have a good stiff drink to brace yourself. My choice for a good stiff drink when there are no friends to turn to at the moment?Of course ... scotch whisky.

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I found this test: Which Shakespeare play are you? on the ADHD Librarian's blog.Antony & CleopatraYou scored 31% = Tragic, 33% = Comic, 35% = Romantic, 48% = Historic You scored Antony and Cleopatra. Taking place some time after the murder of Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra tells the story of the geopolitical power struggle between Rome and Egypt following the rise of Octavian

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Okay, yes I know I am slightly nerdified and somewhat geeky. But what can I say? I had family members who had an appreciation for all that is Star Trek and science fiction when I was growing up.Last night was theme night at my favourite local pub and this time it was Star Trek. Once a month they play movies or TV episodes on the theme. The first time I went to this pub it was Fawlty Towers

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or not...Reading Violette's posting about her dream made me think again of a dream I had recently. Keep in mind that I have been very sick, not getting enough sleep and highly stressed at work.I am in a big semi-truck, sitting in the passenger seat. I look over and there is my boss, she is driving, hanging tightly onto the wheel, 10 and 2 o'clock. But there is something strange about the semi.

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Harvest Moon? Originally uploaded by librarychik.There is just something about the full moon that evokes a feeling of nostalgia. I don't know what it is. Maybe it is that I miss Alberta or maybe is is some deep seated instinctual motivation to howl, or hide or mate ... or something. Movement is required though...

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Family Photo Originally uploaded by librarychik.Happy Birthday Mom.All four of us, my two sisters and my brother managed to get together August 10 to celebrate Mom's birthday. I can not quite remember the last time we were all together. It was a beautiful weekend and we had a great time. Great food, family & friends. Who could ask for more?

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Well yes indeed, summer has finally hit the Island. It is going to be a blistering 30+ this weekend. Perfect for the long weekend, except it is not a long weekend at all. The holiday is on a Tuesday, but I have decided to take Monday off, which gives me a lovely 4 whole days off! Whoohooo. That is part of the good news, the other part is that I am going camping, where I will do fun things

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-76741489885062192692008-06-05T10:59:00.003-07:002008-06-05T18:39:59.191-07:00

Try this fun little quiz and see what awful book you are... could be worth a giggle(found at 'Blog Me a Story')take the WHAT BAD BOOK ARE YOU test.and go to mewing.net. not as good as reading a good book, but way better than a bad one.

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-68713964231196222562008-05-22T20:44:00.001-07:002008-12-09T11:50:41.548-08:00

Holy smoke did I ever need that... happy sigh....

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Should have known better [edit, edit, edit]Gawd, I really need this vacation. Have you ever been part of something that is so %$@* that there is no hope, no light, no living with it? I feel like I am involved in the most dysfunctional family on the earth and I am trapped in hell!Argh... One more sleep *sigh*[day after post script]the light of today has shed a more rosy hue on the situation

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Oh, don't worry, I am not in trouble. I am referring to today's date. It began as a pagan, celtic holiday. I have always for some reason loved May. It foretells sweet sunny days to come, fragrant flowers and fluffy clouds and my birthday. When I was very young I wanted to take part in a Maypole dance. Never did...But it is also International Worker's day. It commemorates important milestones

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-88206959938272819322008-04-06T20:26:00.003-07:002008-12-09T11:50:41.883-08:00

Yahooo! I have been in need of a holiday, a break, some downtime, call it what you will. No adventure holiday for me this time. I don't want to carry a backpack around, and pack and unpack every few days and try to fit on and off buses. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but this time I just need to be. OR not to be. It is not even a question.So, my holiday is booked, middle of May

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Okay, so I'll admit my secret, or not so secret, obsession with reality television. The list is comprehensive and eclectic. I love amazing race, except for when Rob and Amber were on it, however was very gratified when they didn't win. I am addicted to the Idol shows, both American and Canadian, admittedly last year was not the best in terms of talent for either show, but so far American Idol

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I cannot ever enter the month of March without judging it. Did it come in like a lion or lamb? I think this is a hangover from teaching elementary school for so long. If I were to strictly judge by the weather, which is usual, I would have to say it was nice and gentle like a lamb, accompanied by a warm bright sun and early spring flowers poking through the dirt. (I do live in the very

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Goodbye GlasgowOriginally uploaded by librarychik. Tomorrow night the moon passes through the earth's shadow and with luck and clear skies we will be able to see it from Canada. Unfortunately I won't be able to take any photos of it and post them right away, as I no longer have a digital camera. However, I do have a film camera and think I will try to take some photos with it. If they turn out,

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One of the most contrived and blatantly commercial 'holidays' of all time is approaching. I freely admit that at this moment in time I am biased (read as bitter and cynical). Who wants to get a gift or be taken out for dinner or given flowers just because it is February 14th? Wouldn't these gestures have more meaning if they weren't dictated by retail avarice?Sigh... I need a holiday

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im in ur bed, wakn u up

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If I had to describe myself, usually I would say I am cheerful, optimistic and have a basic faith in my fellow man. However, sometimes the rose-coloured foundations of my naive outlook are shaken to the core.Today is one of those days.WTF??

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-10105732308273298682008-02-03T21:55:00.001-08:002008-02-03T21:57:16.799-08:00

Originally uploaded by librarychik. You left me, sweet, two legacies,—A legacy of loveA Heavenly Father would content,Had He the offer of;You left me boundaries of painCapacious as the sea,Between eternity and time,Your consciousness and me. ~ Emily Dickinson

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Boxes and crates, oh myOriginally uploaded by librarychik. I have been thinking a lot about my 14 months at my first 'real' library job. I have had the opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge in areas that I have an interest. My responsibilities have been varied, including web maintenance, staff training, database management and more.But... I feel that there is something missing. I won't

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Sigh...Originally uploaded by librarychik. Moving, moving, moving along. It seems that is all I ever do. One of these days I will settle on some place, preferably warmer and with more opportunity for some fun. I hired movers, they arrive in about 9 hours and I am almost ready for them. My back hurts yet I have hardly lifted anything. Well, strictly speaking that is not true, as I had to stack

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New DigsOriginally uploaded by librarychik. I am moving on Monday from North Nanaimo to downtown. I have been very isolated the last year. When I moved here I did not realize how poor the public transit was here and how difficult it was going to be to get out at night and on the weekends. However, from downtown I will be able to walk to so many different places, whooohoooo! And the place I am

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If you weren't aware, Merriam-Webster has chosen the word of the year for 2007:1. w00t (interjection) expressing joy (it could be after a triumph, or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word "yay" w00t! I won the contest!>> Read more about itFound via the Librarian in Black

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Well, depends on your point of view:For sale: One useless cat Found via Library Stuff blog

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A friend of mine said this to me at work when I was complaining of having to return a lovely pair of red shoes that were just a bit too big."Life is too short to wear shoes that don't fit"

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Braemar GatheringOriginally uploaded by librarychik. The Braemar Highland Games have been going on for almost two centuries. Traditionally the Queen and other Royals attend these games. They are held on the first Saturday in September every year. The Queen and Prince Phillip were there for an hour or so in the afternoon, but I did not get a photo. We discovered that the games are like a giant

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Last weekend was Thanksgiving and I decided to get out of Nanaimo for a day. On Sunday I left for Ucluelet, because I had not been there and needed a destination. When I left home it was pouring rain so hard I could barely see the cars in front of me and I thought to myself, what the heck am I doing? I should be cozy on my couch at home reading a good book or watching a trashy movie. However,

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Day 1, Hour 1 of the Great Glen Originally uploaded by librarychik.Little did I know that I was about to embark on what was to become a bit of a painful journey. Who knew we were going to have to walk on miles of tarmac or get eaten alive by midges or get bad advice about the weather? Little did I know that I was going to see beautiful stark heather moors, moss carpeted forest and thistle of

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Lovely Thistle Originally uploaded by librarychik.I know, I know... I have been horribly negligent, not blogging in so long. I wanted to post about Scotland along the way but internet was expensive and at times non-existent. This photo is representative of the beauty of Scotland, delicate, vibrant, ubiquitous and above all stubborn. It was everywhere, in many forms, sizes and shades.

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That is what it feesl like, I am wading through mud. I am not sure what is going on out there but life just seems to be taking so much more effort these days. Of course I don't expect things to be easy, but surely all facets of my life should not be quite this much work. I read that this month (August) was particularly hard on all, so the astrologist predicted.The lunar eclipse has apparently

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-36550404071965952862007-08-19T09:35:00.000-07:002007-08-21T07:47:32.859-07:00

For another trip, this time to Scotland. Not nearly so exotic as Africa, but exciting nonetheless. I have less than 10 days left and feel like I have done absolutely nothing to prepare. However, I have been doing lots of hiking and walking, re-breaking in my hiking boots, making lists and reading up on where to go and what to see.My sister and I are heading to the Braemar Highland games first

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-55134213966456587372007-08-08T12:10:00.000-07:002007-08-11T08:04:52.157-07:00

News in outer space:Galaxies clash in four-way mergerI was reading this the other day on my BBC feed. Check it out.Mission to Mars: Phoenix risingVery cool, they are going to be exploring, remotely of course, the Phoenix will be exploring the Northern polar regions. Read the Nasa info, click the linked title.And the most exciting and something you can actually get involved in:The Perseids are

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Percy's gone now, he was a fabulous, cuddly puss. I am going to miss him.

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I really do more than check out YouTube, honestly, but you really must watch this amazing young woman. I wish I were one tenth so eloquent.

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Have you seen this yet? Worth a view:

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Ha ha... you really have to watch this video. Taken from librariesinteract.info - Blog central for Australian Libraries

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Shadow WalkOriginally uploaded by librarychik.It was beautiful on Monday, after a very gray and rainy Sunday. What a relief. The day beckoned and I went walking at a nearby ocean front park, called Neck Point. I didn't see any ocean wildlife but I did see a snake and I took my friend's 5 year old son and we had very interesting conversations the whole time, usually starting with "why"?

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Another day...Originally uploaded by librarychik. another birthday!A beautiful day on Vancouver Island! Yummy carrot cake for my birthday!

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Seen on The Shrinking Violette, who got it from Digital Diamonds. Take a break and see how you do. Bold the ones you've read:1. The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown)2. Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen)3. To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee)4. Gone With The Wind (Margaret Mitchell)5. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Tolkien)6. The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (Tolkien)7. The Lord of

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Breakie Originally uploaded by librarychik.Most weekends, either on Saturday or Sunday, I have eggs, toast and sometimes yummy Canadian back bacon. Today is egg day. Next: A long, windy walk along the lagoon. The ocean is generously sprinkled with whitecaps, maybe I will be able to capture it on my phone and share.

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of those weeks? Well it is Sunday night and this last week has been one of those weeks. You know what I mean, things just keep going the wrong way. At work, at home, you miss your bus, you don't express yourself very well. I have had one of those weeks. It started last Monday morning and just kept on giving. Here I am, Sunday night, thinking about the next week and hoping for better things.

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-46764030934678203982007-04-22T09:45:00.000-07:002008-12-09T11:50:45.037-08:00

It is Earth Day today! Now is the time to make some changes in your lifestyle, try your best to become more "green". There are myriad ways to accomplish this and so many resources out there to help you get started.You can take public transit / walk / ride your bike to work.Use cold water when you wash your clothesTurn down the heat at night and use a programmable thermostatCheck out the links

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That Canadians have a sense of humour? Do not watch this video if you like Black Eyed Peas "My Hump".I think this is hilarious:Really, relax and enjoy it.

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Well, I survived two very long drives from Nanaimo to Edmonton and back again. Thank goodness for my good friend NW and my sis, who shared the driving with me. It is a beautiful drive for the most part, all 1200+ km!!I had a great time, got to visit with good friends, went out for dinner, breakfast and lunch. Went for a nice long walk and endured the cold biting wind and snow! And I got

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Happy Easter, hope you are enjoying the long weekend.I am in Edmonton for Easter and I am taking a few extra days vacation as well. The drive here was incredible in so many ways.1) The scenery was amazing, Nanaimo to Edmonton covers a lot of different terrain, the mountains were breathtaking.2) My very good friend flew into Victoria and drove back with me, so I wouldn't have to do the drive

librarychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164823312442242533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12855317.post-91173332967229476662007-04-03T20:06:00.000-07:002007-04-03T20:15:18.265-07:00

I participated in a Sirsi Dynix online webinair on Second Life this morning. What did I think you ask? Well, there were a lot of people attending, well over two hundred. I am such a nosey nellie, I enjoyed scrolling through the names to see if there were any new friends there from the Library 2.0 network that I joined. But as far as Second Life goes, or "in-world" virtual reality that is, I

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Okay Folks, you too must read more than just library blogs, right? So here is the meme. Five non library blogs that you read / subscribe to:1. Lifehacker Computers make us more productive right? I love their saying "Don't live to geek; geek to live."2. BBC News - Front Page - World Edition: Everyone needs to stay on top of the what's going on in the world. 3. How to Change the World A practical

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Ha, I am not talking about mashed potatoes either.I have been taking free training at work. You would be amazed at how many courses there are constantly being offered. I really like the Sirsi Dynix Institute offerings for many reasons. 1)They are free :) 2) The courses are usually just one hour. Who has time during their workday for more than that? 3) The slides can be printed in PDF format

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Today is the first of March and there is a saying about March coming in like a lion or a lamb. Do you know it?If March comes in like a lion it will go out like a lamb. (and the reverse is true)Here is what I woke up to this morning, this is the view from my living room window:So did March come in like a lion or a lamb for you?

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Okay, I am ready for it, but where has it gone? Yeah sure, there have been a few sunny days sprinkled here and there, but if you look at the forecast, it is for rain, rain, more rain and possibly flurries.Yes, I live on the coast now, I must adjust... right?News: I am planning a long drive to Edmonton and back (rental car), I think it is going to be about 15 hours or something like that. Whew,

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Reality bites ... and it bites hard!No explanation forthcoming, just had to get it out...

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Sick, sick, sick.I hate being sick. I really dislike spending my whole, precious two days during the weekend being sick. What a waste.It's Monday, I'm off to work, feeling sick.Blech... cough, sniffle... sigh

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Found this great site today, some very funny stuff!Torture 2.0:

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Hey there,I am still here, but not much to say lately. I guess I am still very busy with work and then when I get home I am too tired to get on the computer again. It seems like the days have been flying by. I keep waiting for decent weather here.We have been slammed on Vanouver Island (actually most of the coast) with bad weather ever since I have arrived (early Nov.). First it was a deluge

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My landlords, who live above me have a five year old son, who is obsessed with superheroes, especially Superman, Spiderman and Batman.So this link from David Lee King's blog is very timely! Go ahead, have some fun... what kind of Superhero are you?You are SupergirlLean, muscular and feminine.Honest and a defender of the innocent. Supergirl ---- 77%Spider-Man ---- 75%Superman ----

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Wow, what a busy month and a half! I have been totally immersed in work and my apologies for being such a bad blogger!The weather here has been truly amazing, record breaking storms; snow and wind and rain, like Nanaimo has not seen for a long time. All since I have moved here.However, last Sunday was very nice and I have some pictures to prove it. Also, I went to Tofino a week or so ago for a

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I hope anyway.So much to tell and not enough time to for the whole story thus far. The job is going very well, it is challenging, mentally stimulating and I am learning so much. Sometimes I do not know what to do first, the number of tasks can be quite overwhelming. The weather here is unbelievable! And I do not mean in a good way. From the day I arrived it has rained, at time in torrential

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are firmly back in place.Just a very quick update as it is late and I have to get to bed right away.I have a new home, I can move in Dec 1. It is a big beautiful and bright one bedroom apt in the 'basement' of a house. It is steps away from the ocean and is a 1000 sq feet.The job is great, I am loving it. It was definitely the right choice.I am off to bed now, more to follow soon...ciao

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When you are in the moment you can't see past it or through it, you just live it.

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Well, it is Sunday evening and I am at the Painted Turtle guesthouse in Nanaimo. It is housed in a lovely historic building and the interior is welcoming and warm. And... there is a bus stop just outside the front of the building and I have a choice of two different buses to get to work.As you might guess by the title of my post, I did not find a new home. It is very hard to find an apartment

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I am moving in a few days and I have so much to do yet. Really, I have not been sitting around. I have something like 12 boxes packed and a load to go to good will. But there is still more to go. The funny thing is that I have very little. I have no bed, couch or kitchen table. So why is this taking so long? I have also been spending a lot of time with friends for lunches and dinners. I

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(Due to Flickr's licensing agreement I can't link the web badge on the right to the ALA page, so I have linked it below. )September 23-30 is Banned Book Week, cosponsored and promoted by the American Library Association (ALA). Banned book week has been observed annually since 1982. The idea is to encourage people to read the books deemed unacceptable due to reasons such as "anti-family," "

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Nanaimo here I come! I have accepted the position of Virtual Services Manager at the Vancouver Island Regional Library!Sound pretty impressive doesn't it? I am thrilled. Really, it was not a hard choice to make once I considered the job descriptions of both positions. I love emerging technology. I am crazy about web design and I freely admit to being an "information/library geek".I move in

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Hi folks,Wow, am I ever bushed. I arrived in Saskatoon on Wednesday afternoon. It was a fairly nice day, with the sun peaking out from behind large gray, white clouds. The temperature was nice in the mid-teens. Great day to get out and see the city. BUT... within an hour or so of getting to the hotel I realized that I was coming down with a cold, and it grew worse very quickly. By late

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It has been just a day or two and year since we made the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro Oct 2, 2005. I blogged the adventure after the fact from my journal. Check out the November and December 2005 archives for the full adventure!What a fabulous trip and an experience of a lifetime. Once you have been to Africa, something about it calls you back...I have been thinking about that trip a lot. I

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I returned from my job interview in Nanaimo last night. What a long day, up at 4:45 to catch my plane(s), all were late or delayed in some fashion. I had a great presentation and very good interview. When I got home they had left a message with my Mother that they would like to offer me the job! Wow, crazy, speechless. Now I fly to Saskatoon tomorrow and my next interview is Friday. I

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And so much more too. I finished my temp. contract at a great place. Yesterday was my last day. I learned a lot there, had great people to work with, made some new friends (always a good thing :) and I have TWO, count em, TWO job interviews next week. Remember that telephone interview that I thought went so badly? Well, I am flying to Nanaimo Monday morning for an interview. And then... I

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I just love this word, so I had to link to it....You should check out the Rasterbator . The Rasterbator is an application which creates rasterized versions of images. The rasterized images can be printed and assembled into enormous (or smaller, if you prefer) posters.Cool huh?

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This pretty much sums it up for me today...Thanks to the Dilbert column which brightens my days from Monday to Friday :)

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is a very scary thing. I would rather write cover letters. Well...not really but you know what I mean, right?Okay, so I said I would update you so here it goes, but very quickly. Vancouver Island Regional Library had responded to my CV with an interview request. It is a management position, not really what I am ready for, but it is very Library 2.0, so right up my alley. I have a 1 1/2 to 2 hour

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I found this post on Stephen Abram's blog. He has an interesting post regarding 15 websites that have changed the world. A mighty sweeping statement, what do you think? Agree, disagree or not sure? Have you used many/any of these websites? I have certainly used some, heard of most of them, but I do not think I agree that all of them are world changing. But then, that is just my opinion.ciao

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and something about good intentions too. I really was planning to post more often, honest! However, I can truly say that my job overwhelms me. Lately I have been working long hours, which is totally ridiculous, because I am not going to get paid for it. That is the trouble with working short term, hourly contracts, no perks, no benefits, and an hourly wage, that while sufficient is not what

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Well... here I am, going through the incredibly slow process of writing cover letters. I have composed three so far and I have at least two more to go. It is too bad you can not just use one template and be done with it. But of course, each job is different and so must the cover letter be. But sometimes it feels like pulling teeth, kind of reminds me of writing some of my papers in library

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It was raining for most of the weekend and I loved it. Sometimes there is nothing better than a grey, rainy day. The house was cool (which is so nice after the heat lately) and it was a perfect time to roast some chicken and potatoes in the oven. I made chocolate oatmeal squares earlier to warm the house and then the chicken. Mmmm... goodness.I lucked into some tickets to get see Blue Rodeo at

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I have recently seen "An Inconvenient Truth", the docu-movie with Al Gore. It struck me to the core and if you have not seen it yet, what in the heck are you waiting for?How inconvenient for the oil consuming population of our planet that we must find other ways of sustaining ourselves. Al Gore is charming, witty, and passionate about the crisis of climate change. He paints a vivid picture of

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It is hard to reflect openly in the blogosphere... well for me it is anyway. I have been doing a lot of introspection and reflection. Gazing at the past and looking forward too. What I see is hopeful and the past is just that ... the past, worth learning from but not worth brooding over. I am trying not to brood, but it is difficult, mostly because I am attempting to move forward to take a

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We are working hard in our yard. Well...I should amend that, my Mother and Sister have been working very hard indeed on the yard. They had a concrete patio removed which turned out to be a big pain, because under that patio was a few more layers of sidewalk from who knows when. Long and short of it is that there has been much digging, raking, rock picking, dirt carting and more. Today being

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feeds that I visit often:A directory of wonderful thingsBroadcast yourself (how I posted my Porters singing video)Reaching out to a better tomorrow Better than IM? skypeVery cool... Google EarthAnd of course... something Star TrekI will be back with news... of a personal nature, but I have been very busy lately. Really, there will be more to follow

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sleeps... can anyone say excited? I am. This trip is both easier because I know what to expect and harder, because I know what to expect. That is, I love Tanzania and the people, but I am not looking forward to the endless flights to get there. I hope to sleep lots and read lots and get there without being too cramped and cranky. Anyway, I have some good news. I was offered the job I

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and how often "should" you do it?I read a thought provoking article here regarding this topic. The article mentions.... writer burnout, and I wonder if that is what I am experiencing. Howevever, that is not it at all, of this I am sure. I am just stinking busy, working two jobs for the next two weeks and becoming just plain old burned out. That is not to say that I do not understand what the

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blog about this and this oh... and this too! Librarians you can blog at work. Mwa MwAAAAAAA

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but it pours...I have another temporary, but part time job. I have the opportunity to finish some research I started with ... one of my professors two years ago. She approached me about taking part in the data collection part of the project over the next couple of weeks. I was quite pleased that my current supervisor is amenable to my making up any missed hours at home. This will allow me to

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You would not believe how bloody frigid it is out there. We have been sucker punched by ol man winter in a serious way. If you think of it (and it is close to today's date) check out the weather icon below and to the right. Okay, so you see? Minus 29 degrees Celsius!! And to top it off it was windy, which made it minus 39 degrees Celsius. I did go for a walk at lunchtime with AMK, because I

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Your Candy Heart Says "Hug Me"A total sweetheart, you always have a lot of love to give out.Your heart is open to where ever love takes you!Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a surprise romantic evening that you've planned outYour flirting style: lots of listening and talkingWhat turns you off: fighting and conflictWhy you're hot: you're fearless about falling in loveWhat Does Your Candy Heart Say?

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This meme has been floating around some library blogging circles, and probably elsewhere too. I haven't been tagged but thought I would start the ball rolling anyway, here goes...(click the read more link) Four jobs I've had in my life:-waitress at a truckstop in northern Alberta-elementary school teacher... oh so fun-booze delivery, really I did-research assistantFour places I've lived:-Calgary,

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Well, it seems that the Kenyan National Library Service website is down, as the link I provided for the camelmobile is not working (as JB pointed out). Considering the extreme drought conditions and lack of power supply in East Africa, this is not too surpising. If you are interested in this story I have found a library related website with the same story, just not so recent. Enjoy!

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A very cool thing, delivery of books by camel to those who otherwise would not have access. I wonder if there is a similar book delivery system in Tanzania to the Masai, who tend their cattle all over the plains of Tanzania?

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Oh, please don't get too excited. It is a temporary, full time position working at Learning Services on campus until the end of March. I am working on clearing copyright for the Peel's Prairie Provinces project. It is rather interesting and I spent most of today trying figure out the first name of an editor of a book published in Saskatchewan. All I have are first initials and last name. Sounds

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I feel so lost. After reliving my recent trip and having reams of things to say (and so much unsaid) I feel like I have absolutely nothing to say. I am empty... no witty remarks or observations. No thrilling tales to tell or secrets to reveal.BLAH!!!

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I'm a Chevrolet Corvette!You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do. Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

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Amsterdam, beautiful, architecturally stunning, with warm and friendly people and amazing food.On the Amstel, near our houseboat:We spent three nights in a quaint, but spacious houseboat on the Amstel. It was quite luxurious but just a bit crowded for six. A.W. and I bunked on the floor, but it was still quite comfortable, just a little noisy due to the bathroom being located in the same space in

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Up early to get ready for Zanzibar, must pack just one bag, leaving one bag at the Segelo. I am ready so I sit out on the second floor balcony, enjoying a last cup of coffee while we wait for the taxi's to come. I have noticed that cats tend to congregate on the tin roofs of the shacks across from the hotel and I grab my camera, hoping to capture some interesting photos. Of course, when I come

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Altogether two nights at the Segelo hotel, it was such a nice place, really. Tiled bathroom, TV, breakfast... well, two large 'omelets' that we cut up and shared and a pile of bread, and the always available tea or chai na maziwa (tea with milk). We decided to run into Cental Dar and go shopping and exploring and rather than spend 12,000tsh, we decided to try the local transport, the daladala,

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Here is the Kilimanjaro video clip of the porters singing to us at Millenium Camp, on the morning of the last day of descent on Kilimanjaro. I hope it works this time. If it doesn't please let me know...Hint: Press the pause button for a bit and let the video load or it stops a lot... very annoying...

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