This is one of those nights where it is so hot in the bedroom that I woke up to cool off. This doesn’t happen very often but because of how our suite is laid out, there is only a small window in the bedroom. This is also when I feel that we really need to live above ground –  better sleep, better for our health, increased comfort are a few advantages I can think of right now.

If money was not a concern, I would prefer a smaller detached SFH over row/townhomes. something around 2000-2500 square feet would be ideal. A yard would be great on a 1/4 acre lot. Besides the 3-4 bedrooms, a small room for my trains would be nice as well.

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I talked to Mr. N a bit today about some deficiencies I see that some departments have in managing their budget. I guess at the end of the day it is not about the actual finance but the attitude/priorities set by various departments.

The finance department have an oversight over all things financial. When I say oversight I do mean it – we do not micro manage for various departments (at least we try not to). The department heads, on the other hand, should keep better records when it comes to their budgets, especially when certain people have their own credit cards. Is it really that difficult for these tech-savvy people to get on online banking and checking their own transactions? When they sign off on purchases do they not keep a mental note of what they are spending?

We need policies and clear procedures – the sooner the better…