Blogs from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, North America - page 3

I have actually met some pretty cool people my age and had the chance to hangout with them a few times while I've been in Edmonton! I met them all on Whyte ave when I have gone out the few times. I recently went to the Telus World of Science with my friend Stephen and saw body worlds, an environment exhibit, astronomy, and abunch of other cool themed rooms. There was a room full of information on your different senses and you could test how fast your pupils dialate and how good your hearing is. I really enjoyed the science exhibit but I have to admit, the science centre in Toronto is much better! I've gone for coffee with a guy named Ryan who is studying to become a chiropractor and I think we are going ... read more

I have found a new and exciting activity, crossfit! I love fitness but haven't been able to workout much lately, butbt his fits perfectly into my schedule. Every morning I get dropped off at the 9am class by Petra on her way to work. Crossfit is different from the typical gym. The coach, Jason makes up a warmup, WOD (workout of the day) and strength/skill portion. The entire group does the same workout at their own speed and at the end of the time period or last round the score is recorded and put on the computer so you can track your progress. Everyday is something completely different. I have learned to do alot of new weight lifting workouts properly such as overhead squats, push press, push jerk, dead lifts etc. I have also been introduced ... read more

Since a career involving animals is definitely a possibility, I decided to volunteer somewhere that had wildlife. I bused to a place in the north end, Edmonton Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre! I met with a very nice elderly lady who showed me around and gave me a quick update on what I would be doing! This specific building was the hospital, where animals first come in, are assessed, and then either treated or sent to the rehab centre in Spruce Grove. They take small rodents, muskrats, beavers, squirrels, bunnies, but mostly focus on large birds like hawks, ducks, and smaller birds. Since I am not trained I couldn't do much of the actual procedures but got to witness and help out! abunch of the animals received medicine, a duck had a swim test, and a magpie was ... read more

I have met some really cool people since I've started at Plow and Harvest. The first boy I met was being trained on the same day I was, his name is Brandon. Some people could probably find him pretty annoying, but I think he is hilarious. I'm not sure how he already knows everything about everything, but he does and always has something to say, no matter the subject. One day I decided to go to the mall after work and I guess he had nothing to do and followed me in. His comments on the world are so funny, without him intending on it being anything but serious. Shane is an odd character as well. He's written 6 books and has a weird fictional imagination and tells me about his fantasy worlds. He's very smart ... read more

Preet came over after I was done work, and we were feeling like being adventures so went out to have some Whyte Ave fun. We started at Hudson's and met her old best friend Nick and his fiancé for her birthday! We ventured down the street to the red square, completely different from Hudson's! I met alot of Preets old friends and relatives that hang out there once and while. Nick promised us that before I leave he will take us on a motorcycle ride (he races professionally)! I am so excited :) We ended the night eating the famous Alberta donairs.... read more