Dear Stephanie

This morning I woke up and it's our wedding day.

We've been together almost 8 years. We're best friends and I can still remember the first time I really saw you.

I'm going to put my suit on, fix my tie, shine my shoes and take that one deep breath. But before I do all of that I want you to know that although our status will change, nothing else will. We got to this place because of who we are together and how we've grown to appreciate each other. Our strangest virtue is our ability to see each other for exactly who we are and love what that is.

I'll always protect you, cherish you, and find the warmth and comfort in the smallest things you do.

If I could choose again . . .I'd still choose you.

I love you . . . my wife.

Bandwagons.

I bought a Mac . . .


We're watching Mad Men . . .


I'm 2/3 of the way through the Steig Larsson trilogy . . .


The amazing thing is, each are equally amazing. I can't believe I/we put any of these things off for any length of time. The funny thing is, you hear about these things and you always say "I gotta see that . . . I gotta get that . . . I gotta read that" but, then when you finally get around to it you think "why didn't I see . . .get . . or read that before"

Such a Cliche.

I've also reached the obsessive stage with the Mumford & Sons album and we're "eating clean". I can't stop watching "Extreme Couponing" and there's something about "Pawn Stars" that my Dad was right about. MY DAD! I used to FIND these things not hear about them second hand.

Next up . . . Breaking Bad, The Hunger Games, and something about Yoga in a heated room!

Lately . . .

I'm pathetic.

I haven't even managed to "blog" yet this year. Jesus. What's the use?

Truth is, lately it feels like we're just passing the time. The longer we're up here the more we are used to the twists and turns of the city. Our lives are mostly consumed with work and our time off is usually spent taking things relatively easy. We're at that stage now where we have things so simplified that there's nothing really to write about. We're happy, you know?

The first 6 months up here were such an adjustment. The 6 that followed were the months we spent finding our bearings and now, the last 9 have been a breeze. I can't believe I've almost been at my "new job" for a year now. It still feels like yesterday that I started there.

Maybe this is part of the cycle. Perhaps the time you spend up here inevitably leads you to finding a copacetic state of mind where you can tune out the nasty side of the north and make it your own to enjoy. I can only speak for myself but, I think that's the key to success up here.

Finally.

The Billion Dollar Couch Report

This will conclude the posts for this whole ordeal.

Townie Bastard called me cocky so, the Godfather has spoken!

Enjoy the link . . .

http://www.aptn.ca/pages/news/video/?/services/player/&bcpid=90674670001&bclid=76787578001&bctid=679183006001

IKEA FIASCO on A.P.T.N.

I got confirmation this afternoon that the piece about the IKEA couch is running tonight on the 7 O'clock news!

I haven't seen any edits or what the piece looks like but, I've been told it's humour based.

Let me know what you think if/when you see it!

IKEA REPLIES!

So . . . I've been rattling a few cages and barking up some trees. It just so happens that Iqaluit is getting a kick out of this "billion dollar couch"!

At Wings (Wednesday wing night at the Frob), the group in front of us in line were asking each other if "they'd seen this billion dollar couch thing". At the office, a customer asked me if I'D HEARD of it. Then, the traffic on the blog exploded and now A.P.T.N. contacted me to do a story on it. What started off as a joke, has now become somewhat of a conversation piece. Who knew?

Steph did.

This whole thing started off with her saying "Hey Jord, look at this..."

On the weekend I e-mailed IKEA and below is their response. Much to my surprise they just flat out admit it's a mistake.



"Hello Jordan,

Thank you for your response. Please note that the price noted on our website is a mistake. To receive a shipping quote on your items, please contact our Home Shopping department directly at 1-866-866-IKEA (4532).

In the mean time, your comments will be forwarded to the appropriate department to have this rectified.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing IKEA for your home furnishing needs.

Best Regards,
IKEA Canada Customer Service"

You don't say . . .

The piece for APTN is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow night at 7pm if you feel like tuning in. It was filmed in our mansion during my lunch break today and features a guest appearance by a certain famous cat! You can guess which one . . .

To wrap up, if you want to get your "billion dollar" fun in while you can, I'd hurry up. IKEA are Swedish, and they don't mess around. This all comes at a great time seeing as how I'm reading "The Girl Who..." trilogy!