Natalie

going up country

I am so spoilt.  My brother Greg, in Golden BC (the one who owns a heli-ski company and lodge) arranged for this incredible family reunion party.  My parents, two brothers, their families (i...
Posted by Natalie on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:38:00 PST

solo

After a very emotional union meeting on Saturday (we are voting NO to the "recommendations" that would screw over 55% of the lowest paid library workers, offering them no raise despite 77 days of stri...
Posted by Natalie on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:06:00 PST

older

I have survived thirty years of existence!  And, had a great day to celebrate that fact.  My mom woke me up with a cheery message, which I semi-registered before passing out again.  She...
Posted by Natalie on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:47:00 PST

Big in Japan

Last night I rented a film called "Linda, Linda, Linda," which had won several awards and was shown at the Van. Film festival last year.  It is about a Japanese all-girl band preparing to perform...
Posted by Natalie on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:37:00 PST

dharma bum

On days like today I actually enjoy being out the picket line.  I was hanging out on a sunny bench when this homeless dude takes a seat beside me.  I had noticed him the past few w...
Posted by Natalie on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:31:00 PST

september too soon

My last week of summer was pretty damn good, despite being sick with a nasty cough and sore throat.  I probably got ill after the Tofino trip, which was epic.  Michael, Chris, Erika, Rhianon...
Posted by Natalie on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:35:00 PST

$100

whoa... apparently I have a guardian angel.  I was just sitting around, listening to Guitar Slim play the blues, and waiting for Rhianon to call back, when someone rang my doorbell.&nbs...
Posted by Natalie on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:18:00 PST

road trippin’

okay... where to begin?  My first motorcycle/skate trip was this weekend with a crew of nine bikers and a van of bros, across the border, onto a ferry, to Orcas Island.  We met up relatively...
Posted by Natalie on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:37:00 PST

shout outs

Today I'm feeling so happy and grateful just thinking about all the awesome people I am fortunate to know!  I'm gazing out my window at my bike and Rhianon's bike, and realize that with...
Posted by Natalie on Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:14:00 PST

rumble tumble

My first few days on the picket line has been relatively festive meeting up with staff from throughout the library system.  Our employers still have not responded in the slightest to even look at...
Posted by Natalie on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:03:00 PST