8 Random (Calgarian) Things

I was tagged in this meme, so here goes. But first, the rules:

1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.
2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.


1. I drive West to get to the church in the mornings, which means there is a certain ridge over which the Canadian Rockies come into view. I can tell what kind of day its going to be by what kind of conversation we have.

2. I have discovered, to no surprise of the Canadians out there, that I LOVE Tim Hortons. Love it!

3. My wallet is heavier this summer, not because I am any richer but because of all those loonies and toonies. I made correct change for the cashier at the grocery store yesterday. Am practically a native now.

4. Drivers are way nicer in Calgary than back home. I feel like a real jerk and have nearly killed some pedestrians.

5. People are way more active out here. There are bike paths all over the place. It actually makes me want to get off my can and go running. I haven't felt that way in a while.

6. Churches are way more casual out West. I can roll with that but, at the same time, I miss my Anglo-Catholic ritual. What do you think they'd do if I processed into church with incense and one of those holy water sprinklers?

7. Taco Bell in Canada is not the same thing as in the States. You get fries as a side order. What's up with that?

8. Two weeks down, nine to go. The suspicion is growing on me that I am, in fact, called to this vocation.

I tag Erica (when she gets back from her trip) and Heidi and Nicole and Rachel and Susan and Rebecca, Canticles and Lorraine.