Blame Canada

Has it really been a week since my last post? Sorry - but in my defence I am only posting stuff when there's something to say. So really I'm doing everyone a favour : )

It's been a pretty constructive week really. I've sent off my CVs to various newspapers in the hope that one of them might let me make their coffee (or at least run to Tim Horton's and get it) and maybe write some articles too. We've also looked for a car and a house, and on Sunday we went to a Canadian church for the first time.

There are probably churches in Canada that resemble the more notorious ones in America, ie coiffeured preacher screaming from the pulpit, no drinking, skirts a certain length, Bush is the fourth in the Trinity (yes I know trinity is three, but if you think Bush is anything to do with the Trinity then you probably can't count either). But the church we went to isn't one of them.

It was actually really cool. First of all, it was in a cinema, and I love the cinema. They even sold refreshments before the service from where you normally get popcorn (although they didn't have actual popcorn - downer). They had stuff up on the screens, and the guy speaking was actually entertaining. And he looked like Bill Bailey (stand-up comic), a big point in his favour.

So church was very promising. They also have mid-week groups where you can actually make friends - currently I have 2 Canadian friends, 3 if you count their kid, so more would be very welcome. Watch this space!

We also looked around for potential houses. I love Canadian houses. Not only are they huge, they're also about a fifth of the price of English houses. Get this: a 3-bedroom bungalow, fully fitted basement (so it's really 2 floors), massive garden, right near Lake Ontario, hardwood floors, all the mod cons, beautiful tree-lined street in the poshest area outside central Toronto (and a v short commuting distance). You could get that for about 120,000 pounds. Yes, really!!!!!!!!

Cars are not so exciting, just cos I'm not into them. We might be getting something called an Aurora, which is a lovely minty green colour and also has really comfy seats and lots of buttons inside (sorry, I'm such a girl... it also has great suspension and the transmission's brand new. How's that?). But to be honest I could drive anything as long as it has heating and aircon (call me a sissy after you've done a summer here, ok?)

And lastly, we checked out Hamilton's theatre scene last night. I'd heard it was pretty good, and it was amazing. We saw 'Death of a Salesman' (maybe not the most suitable play considering Joe's new profession, but hey), and I haven't seen acting that good for years, not even in films. Joe is almost never moved when we go and see a film (I'll be in tears and he'll lean over and say 'Don't worry Suz, these people are getting a lot of money to pretend they're dying'), but he actually managed to suspend disbelief last night. That's how good it was!!!

Well, that's about it for now. I also wanted to thank everyone who posted comments, it's great to know someone actually reads this! It also staves off the odd bout of homesickness. Keep 'em coming! : )