Hi everyone!! Youre probably not all used to reading this and expecting us to be somewhere exotic, but hey, Calgary could be considered exotic in exactly the opposite, not-even-close way?! So we've settled into the fully furnished house and gave it a few mia and vlad touches. Its wierd being here. Like it doesnt really feel like were here and we will just go back home.
Most would say, "Well Maria, Calgary is your home;"but it is not. I feel like Van is my home. But its all for a good cause! Our future! The weather has been really pleasant since we've been here. Sunny every day. Thats one thing i dont think i will miss for the year. Constant crappy weather. Plus, it will be pretty cool for Vlad to experience his first White Christmas~ (even though he wont be here for Christmas)

The house we are at (which is my Uncles) has tons of natural light that floods the house in the morning so thats nice. Even when its cold outside, its nice and cozy inside. We already miss everyone back home basically because we didnt get to see everyone for very long before we went away again!!! But oh well.

Im thinking of taking some night classes at the University or Mount Royal College to get a bit of a head start on my bachelors degree. Maybe get some of the hard math or other science courses out of the way. That would be ideal.

I will be working next week at an office doing reception and secretarial work. Im pretty excited to start working again.. (doesnt that sound wierd!?) But it will be nice to make money instead of just spending it again!! Although spending money in far off exotic places sure is nice!!!
Whenever im feeling like i need to be somewhere im not, i just transport myself back to one of my favourite places abroad.. or ill just look over at Vlad and say, "hey, do you remember when we went...(insert wicked place here)" Wow, thats nice.

So thats all thats going on on this end for now. I really want to keep up the blog because there are so many people that we need to keep in touch with in Van but its just too hard to phone.
So people.. keep your comments coming!! (especially you kath!!!)

Tonight, we have plans to go to a pub with some people including my cousin and her boyfriend. It will be nice to go out and see/meet people.
Ok, take care everyone. Much love...
Mia