A five minute update
The last week has passed before I can register. It's been busy, and the dodgy net connection around here hasn't helped. Apparently we've put in an application for ADSL, but the mountain's sole supplier is Telus and they're currently suffering from industrial relations problems so rumour is that we'll be lucky to be connected by Christmas.
So, onto a quick update:
Life
Yes mum, I'm alive. I'm trying to eat well. I'm learning to live under 5 layers of clothing plus heavy jacket. I'm taking my vitamins. I'm eating my vegetables (or at least quaffing a daily dose of V8 vegetable juice every morning). I'm getting my exercise. And yes, I'm keeping odd hours and probably spending too many evenings watching the big screen on the pub couch. But it's nice here. Still very much staff dominated, but I'm learning names and smiling a lot and probably over-tipping people. Part of the learning process?
Work
Work here is busier than I though it would be, and unfortunately has sucked up most of my good skiing time. The ticket office tends to open at 8am and, after I've finished counting my float and closing up my till, my shifts tend to run past the time the last chair closes. The people I work with are fun though, with a good smattering from all places. In a team of 12, Tim and I are the only guys (other than my boss, Steve) working in tickets. No gender bias.
Since I arrived here on the 27th (Sunday) I've had 3.5 days to myself. In that time I've managed to get about 10 hours on snow. I worked Friday, Saturday and Sunday - with Monday and Tuesday off. I guess I can't complain about the work, it's paying the rent.
Monday afternoon was spent on snow (thank goodness our building has a hot and cool tub!) and Tuesday (today) I went into our local township to do some personal shopping. The morning passed too fast, lunch I met up with Trish, and then a made scramble to finish off purchasing a digital camera and a bottle of alcohol (for cooking and medicinal purposes of couse!).
The next 2 weeks should be okay, I'll be able to train myself up before the Christmas rush. Apparently things go completely crazy around here on December 16. Can't hardly wait. Winter break Canada here we come!
I'm hoping for more ski time once the night skiing shifts come in. A win either way.
The apartment
All is well in paradise. Jae and Josh are always good for a laugh and Dave keeps us pretty entertained with his stories. No complaints as yet about noise or expense. The J-unit is holding back and the J-factor is still working up to it, but it's just a matter of time. Right guys?
I've been jotting down stray thoughts and I've a few stored digital photos stored, so hoping that I'll be able to put some more insight and reflection into the next update.
So, onto a quick update:
Life
Yes mum, I'm alive. I'm trying to eat well. I'm learning to live under 5 layers of clothing plus heavy jacket. I'm taking my vitamins. I'm eating my vegetables (or at least quaffing a daily dose of V8 vegetable juice every morning). I'm getting my exercise. And yes, I'm keeping odd hours and probably spending too many evenings watching the big screen on the pub couch. But it's nice here. Still very much staff dominated, but I'm learning names and smiling a lot and probably over-tipping people. Part of the learning process?
Work
Work here is busier than I though it would be, and unfortunately has sucked up most of my good skiing time. The ticket office tends to open at 8am and, after I've finished counting my float and closing up my till, my shifts tend to run past the time the last chair closes. The people I work with are fun though, with a good smattering from all places. In a team of 12, Tim and I are the only guys (other than my boss, Steve) working in tickets. No gender bias.
Since I arrived here on the 27th (Sunday) I've had 3.5 days to myself. In that time I've managed to get about 10 hours on snow. I worked Friday, Saturday and Sunday - with Monday and Tuesday off. I guess I can't complain about the work, it's paying the rent.
Monday afternoon was spent on snow (thank goodness our building has a hot and cool tub!) and Tuesday (today) I went into our local township to do some personal shopping. The morning passed too fast, lunch I met up with Trish, and then a made scramble to finish off purchasing a digital camera and a bottle of alcohol (for cooking and medicinal purposes of couse!).
The next 2 weeks should be okay, I'll be able to train myself up before the Christmas rush. Apparently things go completely crazy around here on December 16. Can't hardly wait. Winter break Canada here we come!
I'm hoping for more ski time once the night skiing shifts come in. A win either way.
The apartment
All is well in paradise. Jae and Josh are always good for a laugh and Dave keeps us pretty entertained with his stories. No complaints as yet about noise or expense. The J-unit is holding back and the J-factor is still working up to it, but it's just a matter of time. Right guys?
I've been jotting down stray thoughts and I've a few stored digital photos stored, so hoping that I'll be able to put some more insight and reflection into the next update.
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