This can't be Canada

What is with this heat? It is +32 degrees today! I have seen, in my limited 30 years of experience, snow in August for Pete's sake! Thankfully, I've got sweet A/C at my little home. I am not complaining because the temperatures are supposed to drop tomorrow and be quite reasonable on Sunday for the big marathon. I've got a new plan, and I'm feeling okay about it. My friend Julie is running the half marathon, so I will run with her to keep a good pace and not tire myself out. It's amazing how knowing I will have company for at least 21 kms is making me feel more calm.

Please bare with me my faithful travel junkies--more pictures are coming. Shannon has given me some great ones, but I have to reduce their resolution because they're a little too large to post right now. Stay tuned for cute pictures of such Aussie delights as Lisa, Melanie and Sarah, Vancouver's Sam, and yes, Aaron (aka monsterously tall Kiwi) may also be making an appearance.

I'm back to University tonight! I could be a student for the rest of my life if it paid better! And for those I haven't informed, I have accepted a position doing communications for SaskPower. My last day with Canadian Blood Services is September 22nd.