random thoughts

Wow, it's been awhile since I updated my blog. I've been ultra-busy the last week or so, but things are getting back to normal now. So here's what's been on my mind lately.

Moving in with April...
I just moved in with April into a townhouse so we are still in the process of getting all settled in, but we are making a lot of progress. Our townhouse is going to look really nice once we are all setteld in. I hate the whole moving process but it is nice to have a fresh start once all the tedious rearranging of furniture and belongings is done. I feel like a nomadic gypsy since it seems I move at least once a year. I'm really happy I decided to move in with April. It seems like the next logical step in our relationship. I absolutely love every second I'm with her so I can't wait until we have the whole place settled and feeling like home. I had the worst day EVER at work yesterday so I came home in an absolutely fowl mood. My nerves were so shot by the time I got home, but April totally made my day by doing the sweetest thing. Out of the clear blue she decided to get me a nice "thinking of you" card and she bought me some chocolates. I swear to God that she reads my mind sometimes. I was totally blown away by her gesture. April is definitely a keeper and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her.

Liz Phair and Franz Ferdinand...
Tomorrow Liz Phair and Franz Ferdinand are releasing their new albums. Liz Phair is one of my fave artists of all time and this album is supposed to be a return to form after her somewhat disappointing previous release. Franz Ferdinand's debut album was brilliant from start to finish so I hope they can keep their momentum going with their new one. Sadly, Nickelback's new album is also out tomorrow so I guess you can't have the good without the bad :).

Hockey! Hockey! Hockey!
NHL Hockey is FINALLY back and I am totally hyped for this year. As a hardcore Edmonton Oilers fan, I am ecstatic that the league has a salary cap so the Oilers can actually keep their star players instead of being a glorified farm team for the New Rangers and the rest of the league. It has been very hard over the years to see the Oilers lose such players as Gretzky, Messier, Coffey, Weight, Joseph, Gurein, etc etc etc because they did not have the money to shell out on players like the Red Wings or Avalanche or Rangers have always had. Every team is on the same level and anyone can theoretically win the Stanley Cup now so this will be a very intersting season. I can't wait to see Chris Pronger and Michael Peca in Oilers jerseys this year. Pronger is arguably the best defenceman in the NHL so it's nice to see the Oilers now being able to actually ACQUIRE these kinds of players instead of trading them away before their contracts run up.