Wow, it has really been ages since I last updated this. With work and other responsibilities it has been tough to have much free time to do nothing. Aside from being exhausted pretty much every night lately, I can't complain.

 

Well, in the past few months a lot happened at work. Working in the spring for an accounting firm means you are swamped, no matter which specialty or department you work in, overtime is eminent. This was the case for me as well. I was lucky enough to work with several clients including not for profit organizations such as the Celebration of Lights. During the month of April, I was transferred to Tax to help out with the T1 Tax Pool. I worked about 16-19 days straight and did overtime each night but it was fun. We were even allowed to watch the playoff hockey games on our large overhead projector as we worked. That was a great experience to say the least as I not only learned some of the tax policies within Canada, but I got to deal with some extremely high net worth individuals. It's amazing how much money there is to make in British Columbia. At the end of April though was the end of my 2 work terms. And now it's time for me to go back to school and graduate (it's about time). Following that, I can pursue my designation.

 

As soon as tax season was over at work, me and my Sweetheart took our vacation together. At 3am in the morning, we drove down to Seattle where we caught a plane to San Diego for a week. The weather down there was kind of disappointing but it always got nice and hot by the afternoon. During our week down in California, we were able to visit Seaworld, the Zoo, and the Wild Animal Park. As we are both animal lovers, we had an awesome time there and took a myriad of pictures. We both fed and interacted with bottlenose dolphins, stingrays, and sealions. That was an experience all on its own. I must say though, seagulls affirmed their level of annoyance during this trip. I also surprised her with a trip to Disneyland during the week and we were able to take in the 50th Anniversary festivities. As we are older, we made an effort to take in the attractions rather than the rides themselves. Of course, we got autographs from most of the Disney characters! (kind of contradictory isn't it?). That trip was fun and extremely tiring I might add. I don't think we've walked so much in a long time.

 

Finally when we got back, we received a puppy from a breeder. The puppy is a miniature pinscher and she is black and tan. Only 11 weeks old today, she is a very tiny little critter. She is a lot of trouble and is literally a new born baby for me and her, but she loves her very much and that's all I need to know. And... I guess our puppy's pretty cute too. It's already been one year, but I'm so glad that it's me and You. I love you :)