I met a bunch of my new neighbours this morning.

Quinn had lent me his jeep for the day, but when I went out to start it this morning the battery was dead. This was not actually a surprise. The battery is often dead. And let's face it — it's a friggin cold day out there today.

Anyhow, some nice man named Dave was standing out on his second floor balcony, smoking. He called down and offered to boost the jeep. First, though, we needed to push it out of the parking space so he could access it. Luckily, some girls on the third floor looked out their window and observed our struggles. Alana and Jessica came down and helped us push it out.

Dave then boosted the jeep using his shiny black jeep. I'm guessing HIS jeep cost more than $900 and starts just fine on cold mornings.

...By the way, thanks for lending me the jeep, Quinn. I really didn't want to walk to work this morning. And it's a very nice jeep. Really.

I'm filling out a bunch of paperwork, right now. I've been gainfully employed by the same company for three months, now — yeehaw! Anyhow, as such I now qualify for benefits. being employed by Black Press for three months also, of course, means I've been residing in B.C. for three months now, which means I have to switch over my medicare and my drivers lisence. It is all very confusing, and a huge pain in the patooey: for example: all the forms ask me how long I've been in B.C. They then ask, "Is this a permanent move?" How am I supposed to answer that? I've been checking yes, but feeling mildly guilty about it, since permanent, to me, suggests forever, and all I can really guarantee is the upcoming year.

And get this! All you non-B.C. residents will be shocked and horrified by this, I know. I now have to enroll in the B.C. Medical Services Plan. It's mandatory, as a resident of the province. And, I get CHARGED for it. What the hell? Isn't the whole point of being a Canadian that I get free, basic medical coverage? Isn't this why I pay taxes?

In other news, I've found a place of my own to live — an advancement I am very excited about. It's like I'm becoming a real adult or something. ...Or something, likely. Anyhow, I am now the proud renter of a spacious two bedroom apartment. Right now, that apartment's sole piece of furniture is a bed, but I'm sure that'll change. A TV is soon to be added, as well. Of course, I don't have internet, as of yet, so it may be a while before you see me online again.