Snow, snow, snow

Winter is officially here! It was minus 28 when I woke up this morning so just a tad chilly. When I looked out the window the North Saskatchewan River was frozen over but not solid yet as it breaks up a little when the sun comes out. 

the river during the day

Shane making himself at home

Frozen bedroom window

We've been for several walks in the snow so that we are getting acclimatised and not just hiding indoors. We've realised why the Canadians call snow powder cause that's exactly what its like, more like talcum powder than the wet slushy snow we get in Ireland. This makes it really bad for snowmen, we have tried- unsuccessfully.  The worst part is when you come back in the heat and am defrosting its so painful. 

Shane's in his second week in work and he seems to be settling in ok in the office, which is good. His hardest adjustment seems to be that he has to wear proper clothes. He is actually like a school boy. 

I've had 3 interviews since my last post, 1 I didn't get which I don't mind cause I didn't really want it, as the guy was talking a lot about aggression etc. So I don't think it would have been for me. 2nd one I got its just a part time job working for events at the local arena doing the bar etc like I used to do when I was in college so good for money but still need a proper job to. 3rd one was yesterday and was for a position in the same company as Shane is working- I applied before he got his- I'd really like it, they said I'd know within the next week so fingers crossed. Its getting hard not working now that its so cold I cant do as much and I'm skint so I cant wander the mall all day. :(