In Calgary so far...

Hey everyone,


First of all the picture here is my mom and I and the wonderful cake she got me at my bbq that had pics of Australia all over. SO good and so nice. thanks mommy!

I have been in Calgary for about 5 days now and it's been great! Arrived on Thursday night with Ollie and came back to dad's place. Friday we were the most motivated ever, I went to the GoodLife here in Calgary, we got my banking sorted out, did errands, inquired about health insurance, got me a key to the house--lots to do! Saturday was more errands and enjoying the beautiful weather out here and had dinner at a place called Schanks which was delicious. 


Sunday was the rodeo finals at the Calgary Stampede which was absolutely amazing!! We got to see 2 rounds of roping, steer wrestling, bareback, saddlebronc, barrel racing and bull riding. It was so cool to see it live. We were there from about 1:30-5, sitting in the stands drinking beer and enjoying the show. After we walked around and saw some of the craziest food ever: pizza on a stick, a burger with donuts instead of buns, deep fried oreos! It was nuts. I opted for the safe bet and went with a chicken gyro but my brother did the donut burger and it looked nasty. haha. 


Had a job interview at Joey Tomatoes on Monday and got it! Unfortunately I wouldn't be starting until Aug 2 which I realize is not that far away but I was really hoping for something more immediate. Still looking but accepted the job and am excited to be making tips again. Got running again out here and it was awesome. First run out here was a little tough, could be from my month long bender but still made it 7km in the sun. Tuesday I tanned in the backyard and called the tattoo place I'm thinking of paying a visit to and then went to GoodLife again. The movers arrived with my stuff as well so I'm finally here! just need to unpack...ughhhhh.....Dad made some incredible steaks and we indulged in red wine. Got dentist and eye appointments this week--not too exciting BUT my family from California is up and we're having a family dinner tomorrow which will be nice. Busy stuff out here but it's been great. Bringing me closer and closer to Australia.