News? ha ha ha....surely you jest...

4 September 2001:

Hmm. I've kind of given up on ranting for a while, considering the turn of events in the old life. However, you can read the first entry of my London Diary instead.

2 August 2001:

Hello, all 5 loyal readers out there-- I'm sure you're perplexed as to what's happened to old yours truly since April.
Well, here's a hint. I'm writing this from a nice side table in a lovely flat in London, England. There is a wardrobe in the bedroom of this flat which is chock full of my sundresses. And, my friend Lorraine now lives in my old castle-attic on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa.

What I'm saying here, ever so coy-ly, is that I've moved. Most of my stuff now lives in my parents' basement in Alberta. And the rest of it, along with me, is here in London. I'm still working for the same company. But I don't have a long distance relationship anymore. Whoo-hoo!

It's amazing being here-- it's been almost two weeks and I'm still gasping at how beautiful everything is around me-- the architectural details, the galleries, Neil (whoops! Did I say that?). And, the company is amazing. I still don't know what I did to deserve such an outcome...lucky me. Lucky me.

So, what did I do in May, June and July anyways?

Oh, that....in May I took a new job with Alcatel, flew down to California at the last minute and drove around the coast (oh, and attended a work conference), then went back to Ottawa for a few days before a four day whirlwind visit of sunshine and romance in London.

In June I planned my move from Ottawa and went to Niagara Falls where myself and another lovely redhead sang 'Like A Virgin' in North America's most toe-curling Karoke bar.

In July, two carload of Torontonians descended upon my little Ottawa apartment-- we all got caught in the rain on Canada day but didn't mind coz we were too busy having fun. After they left, it struck home. I sold my car. I had a last dinner with my Ottawan friends (I love you all). I visited my parents for a while in Alberta. And then I came here to be with the one I love.

26 April 2001

My sweetie came and left. Why is it that every moment we spend together passes so quickly? *Sigh*. But, we'll see each other again soon. And, I'm even more in love...*Sigh again*.

Meanwhile, it's finally SPRING here in Ottawa. There is a lovely patch of jonquils near where I park my car. And, I'm wearing a sundress as I'm writing this. It really feels like a miracle this year, because the winter was just sooooo long.

Oh, and I've got myself a regular gig on Moxie.ca, it seems. You can check out my little articles about cool chick-owned businesses in the Biz Buzz section.

Speaking of writing, there's a new rant...

14 March 2001

I am trying very very hard *not* to hate the lovely city of Ottawa, Ontario right now. This is for two reasons-- 1) I live here and do have to put up with it and 2) I love my friends here, and I want them to know that my dissatisfaction with the city has nothing to do with them. That being said, I can tell March is going to be a difficult month. It's cold, and snowy, and I miss both my family and my beloved like crazy. And, of course, they all live in places other than, say, Ottawa. Argh.

Anyways, it looks like it's going to shape up to be an interesting spring. I went on one of the best trips of my life last month...who would've thought that England in February (or, uh, anywhere in February for that matter) would've been so wonderful? That probably had something to do with the company tho...and the primroses, daffodils, and green grass everywhere. Siiiiiigh. Remember. Must not feel sorry for self!

Oh, and before I forget, if you haven't read my review of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on Moxie yet, here's your big chance. Man, I loved that movie!

9 January 2001

Oh dear me, I'm afraid the world isn't like the Kubrick classic at all. My life is sadly missing a HAL, that's for sure. "I'm sorry Lyz, I'm afraid I can't do that"...

Anyways, hey, yes, I had a lovely time over the hols, esp. in NYC with my sweetie. I was, and am still, not happy to be back in Ottawa, where everything is covered in a huge white blanket of snow. I know I'm a Canadian, but really, must it snow every day here? Give me a good Alberta winter-- an inch of snow on the ground and -30 outside. Or perhaps not....

Ah, and before I forget, there's an interview with me on Moxie.ca right now. Apparently I'm a girl who just might take over the world. Now there's a scary prospect....

1 December 2000

Haha. Only three more weeks till I go home for Xmas to lounge around in front of the fire with my parents' cat, Rudyard. I'm also looking foward to snowshoeing and getting tipsy with Astergirl and Lumpboy. And then, after I've eaten everything in sight at my parents' place, I'm off to NYC for a grande escapade/rendez-vous. Oh, I can't wait.

Interestingly enough, I've realized that I'm stunningly oblique on this page about what actually goes on in my life, compared to most online diaries. I think it's because I know my mom reads this stuff! (Hence, I challenge you to find one swear word on this entire site.)

Anyways, hey, if you've got a minute, go check out my review of 80's classic Desperately Seeking Susan on Films Fatales, K?

17 October 2000

OK, OK, you five loyal readers out there...I've actually updated some stuff on this silly site. I hope you're happy now. Anyways, if you go check out the Stuff area you can find some new graphics and the first chapter of my romance novel! And yes, I'll post a new rant soon. As much as I like the Sleater/Kinney girl-power thing that's up there right now, even I'm sick of it.

21 September 2000

Yeah, I'm back. And I'm not happy about it. And the trip was everything I wanted it to be and more. And yes, yes, yes, it worked out, and it was amazing. And that's all I'm sayin' about that. If you need to know more, ask me in person!

As for life here in Canada, if you're reading this, I think you need to come to my poetry reading on September 24th between 2-4. For more info, hit this little site I designed: http://www.museinprint.com/.

5 September 2000

In less than 24 hours I will be in England. It's been 5 years since I was there last. It's a touchstone kind of place for me though-- I keep returning again and again.

There's a special and semi-secret reason why I'm excited about this particular trip though. And if it works out, I'll let you know.

11 August 2000

The lovely Karen and the lovely John'll be swinging out this way next weekend-- I can't wait. And I'm getting my second set of golden handcuffs off-- watch out Montreal! Also, I'm going to England in September, which is exciting, but the last two times I've been there I've stayed for three months....and I can only go for two weeks now-- stupid work world..

Oh, my cool 19 year old cousin in Indiana has a new freakycute little dating site she put up for her and her friends. Check it out at http://www.dork.com/makeoutwithme

And hey, go read about Karen's weird dream...

20 July 2000

All my houseguests have left. I'm alone in my apartment wondering what exactly I did before they came. At least I can mess stuff up and wander around half-naked again.

My friends keep moving away from this strange small city. I want to follow but I can't. (there is a reason why, and I deserve no sympathy.)

And, embarrassingly, I am horribly crushed out on someone I've never met. (Oh, you know who you are.)

19 June 2000
a poem for you:

slight breeze lifts bright green leaves
reflected yellow ellipsis of lamp
whitewashed window frame

5 June 2000
I have no idea what the heck is going on with me. I'm trying, trying, trying to make these big "life direction" decisions but what I'm actually doing is stalling yet again. What the heck do I want to do anyway? Move? Work somewhere else? Go travelling? Go back to school? Argh. Oh, not as if anyone would care, but I bought a stereo finally...I got componants, so I'm getting closer and closer to official musicgeek status. Great. And I thought I was already geeky enough.

1 May 2000