Desiderata

After yesterday's forays into the world of frustration, I found myself reminded of the above... I have it posted it up on my bathroom door so that I'll see it often enough to (hopefully!) be mindful of it's words... If ever I have came across an instruction manual to a peacefull, happy life, this is it. 

This pic is just for fun... the leafy accent is the only decoration in my bathroom, save for the poster on the door. In this one pic, you have the three most exciting things in there. I like having green things around, real and fake; it just makes a house feel more like a home, if you ask me :)

Signs of Spring (YAY!!!)

We went out for a walk yesterday 'cause it's just so nice out these days :) YK is still pretty drab and gray, but seeing the sidewalks and pavement is a definite improvement. Nikoli was happy to run through the puddles; I was just happy to see them. 

Especially this huge one in the back alley, behind our apartment - it's almost a lake! While not-so-fun to navigate, it is a sign that the alley will be clear of snow sometime soon, and that's just great :)

And while there's no sigh of new buds on the trees yet, they just look like this new warmth is awakening them; they seem to stretch a little higher towards the returning sun, gathering the energy to sprout anew. 

Spring!

Jerk-in-the-box

Actually, Vince is a really nice guy.. but he said I had to title the pic this if I was gonna post it. 

My work is so fun somtimes :) 

The view from my cell :)

Since 2004 (and not counting 2006), I have spent roughly 1/3 of my life in a cubicle. I may jokingly call it my cell, but in all honesty, I am truly blessed to work where I do. The building is new (constructed in 2005), environmently efficient, and asthetically pleasing; our workstations are well-lit, open and spacious. And everybody gets a window :D This is my window(s):

These shots were taken first thing in the morning... I guess you could figure that out by the sun rising. yeah. sigh. I love sunrises/sunsets. I love the sky... it's one of the few things in life that is always amazing. No matter how bad I'm feeling,  I can look to the sky and focus on the beauty nature provides every day without fail, and remember that I am small, and the planet is small, and time goes on and on no matter how I feel. So I might as well brush off my shoulder, and laugh, and love :)

 

You can see my phone and other desktop miscellenea for reference. It's nice, right? I love it :D My view actually looks out across the atrium of the building, and then through the exterior window - hence all the window frames.

This is the view from the south (back) side of the building.  The arrow points to my window - we're up on the top floor :D I like that, too.  There's now grass in the grey area to the bottom left of the picture - it's great for sitting and eating your lunch on, or even just sunbathing on your break. In the summer, that is.

And, just in case you were wondering, this is what the front of the building looks like. 

Impressive SOB, ain't it? Well, for Yellowknife, it (kinda) is! At least, I like to think so.. to me, it's the prettiest building in the whole city.  A real silver lining :)