Redneck?

I am stretching myself out of my comfort zone, a little bit at a time. I am trying to expand my horizons. I hear it is not usually this enjoyable...!

After my hunting experience a week ago, I decided to continue my redneck training with a day of snowmobiling out at Toby Creek, by Panorama, near Invermere, BC. I was offered a FAM trip (free trip) last Monday to try 'Toby Creek's Adventures' products (so you can sell it to your guests after). It turned out my friends Shane & Dan were on the same trip, and my other friend Jeremy joined us too. We had a blast. I was teamed up with 4 other guys (who had all snowmobiled before) and I had to keep up with them. I have to say, I think I did good. I grew up loving cross-country skiing, and not liking snowmobiles because they wreck your ski trails. But this was different, it was fun and got over my nervousness of being behind such a big machine (it think they're big!).

Recently, I have been contemplating a change of job. I have been hoping for a new challenge, something different. On Tuesday, I went for lunch with the manager of the Brewster Vacations division. I had emailed him a few days before about applying for the open Vacation Planner position. Since I already know him (he's my colleague's boyfriend), it made things easier. We had a good chat and, yesterday, I was officially offered the position. So I am leaving for Morocco on Jan. 18th, which will also be my last day at work at the Mount Royal Hotel, and upon my return, I will be starting at the Brewster Head Office. They are located just down the street from where I am currently working, above the Bus Station.

In other news, my parents and I have finally worked out a way to get my winter tires shipped here for cheap. I have refused so far (mostly because I can't afford it) to buy new winter tires since I already have some at home. Mom will sleep better, knowing I can drive around with the right tires (apparently she has been quite nervous about potential accidents related to bad tires).

Tonight, we are having a Christmas dinner at church for all us kids who don't have family around. We are having turkey & cranberries, the whole nine yards. I am looking forward to my (already) third turkey dinner so far... On Boxing Day, we are going skiing at Sunshine.

I want to also send a little note to Rachel, who I have been spending time with. I want to quickyl say that I think you are a great woman and a wonderful friend, and I really appreciate having you around. You're the best!

I'll write again soon...