Why Alberta Sucks

So I know it is my new home, but there a are many ways ol'sasky is a much better place to live. Here are a few reasons to stay the heck out of Alberta.


- No Crown Corps - it's not a matter of being government run, it's that in Sask it's so easy to set up your utilities. There is SaskEnergy, Power, SGI, Sasktel. You don't really have a choice, so it's easy and stress free. Here in Alta you there are multiple choices for power and energy, even more for phone, you have to get separate car insurance thru places like RBC, then go to a registry to get you license and registration. It's a huge pain in the ass. Quite painful.
- The Eskimos. But that is obvious. Go Riders!
- People who diss Saskatchewan. Everyone is a comedian. "Oh, the place you can see your dog run away for 3 days".... SHUT UP. Then they all say that they haven't even been there. It looks the same as here jackass.
- The weather. It seems even more volatile here then back home in SK. It will be 23 degrees one day, then -2 the next. Snow, rain, or anything else without any notice.
- All the newspapers. In Regina, I bought the leader post. Here, there are several major newspapers for Edmonton alone. How do I know which one to choose. Dammit!
- Without question the worst thing about this new province is speed cameras. The first 27 years, 2 months, and 6 days of my life I received 1 speeding ticket. The next 1 month and 4 days...3. Yes 3 speeding tickets. They show up in the mail more often then the Home Depot flyer. Ok, in truth one of the tickets I got in Saskatchewan, while driving back from Alberta, but still. I got 2 camera tickets in the mail in ONE WEEK. It's bullshit. In both cases I was driving exactly 15 km/h over the speed limit, in areas where it is quite safe to do so. It's my fault, and I am going to have to change. I knew how to speed in SK, but the game has changed now. And I am losing miserably.

Go Saskatchewan!

Star Trek...

...was frickin AWESOME!

Not kidding. I heard it was pretty good, and it didn't disappoint. It's action from beginning to end, and although there was a small amount of confusion, it all comes together nicely. It felt like it was only about 45 minutes long, which usually means that it is good. Only part that was a little weird for me was the co-pilot with the bad accent- but you get used to it. It makes me wish I knew more about the history of star trek. Go see it if you haven't already.

I also saw wolverine and it was great too. Next movies that are must see have to be Transformers, GI Joe, and that District 9 movie looks very intriguing. On the fuuny front, Year 1 looks hilarious, and I want to see the new Tarentino movie where they kill all the nazi's.

2 year Recap

So I have been thinking about how much had happened in the past two years in my little world. Here is a quick recap.
June 07 - got engaged
July 07 - booked wedding in Cuba. Played final senior baseball game.
Sept 07 - decided a career change was in order, applied to fire school. Helped move M and PW into their new house.
Oct 07 - got all my needed courses to get into school, including first aid, cpr, Air brakes, etc.
Nov 07 - Rider's win Grey Cup!
Dec -07 - Traveled to vermilion to go through testing/interview to get into school. Found out 2 weeks later that I got in.
Jan 08 - had possibley the best 2 weeks of my life in Cuba. Got married. Told work that I was quitting. Found out JAM was having Jambabies.
Feb 08 - last day of work at old job, earned last pay check for just over a year. Had wedding reception. Moved to vermilion and started school. Lived in a very questionable house.
May 08 - moved into more acceptable apartment, became a licensed emergency Medical Responder.
July 08 - Bizzy Stag - good times.
August 08 - Brizzy wedding, got to be best man and MC. Got a niece when the brother in law and wife had baby B.
Sept 08 - Jambabies - both of them joined us. Quickly fell in love with them.
Oct 08 - finished school. MC'd Grad ceremonies. Started hiring process for SCES.
Nov 08 - After being back in Regina for about 4 days, moved to Sherwood Park to practicum. More of hiring process for SCES including physical. Mrs got a year older and a new Saturn.
Dec 08 - finished practicum and moved back to Regina. Had interview and medical for hiring.
Jan 09 - Canada won another World Junior championship. Found out I got job, put house up for sale.
Feb 09 - Moved to Alberta. Had final testing and became a licensed EMT.
March 09 - Found out the Mrs. and I would be bring adding a new Brody to the clan. Saw first ultrasound - head looked normal size. Started orientation to SCES. Still working on selling house. Mrs also started new job
April 09 - Sis got married. Jambabies baptism. Sold house, and bough a new one. Told people about baby. Moved out of house, put everything in Alberta landlord's garage. Official induction to SCES. Got hit in the head by a very angry girl armed with a purse after the bar one Tuesday night.
May 09 - first days on the floor with SCES. Started blogging again.

You readers may not find this interesting, but I wanted to write it all out. Lots had happened, although I am sure I forgot a few important events. Hope for the next 6 months to be lower key...than it's baby time.