The last few days have been utter mayhem, though certainly of the good sort.

Yesterday (the day after Election Day) started with a visit to City TV at 6:30 am, then to CBC radio for 7:15. Following which the phone didn’t stop ringing until virtually every media outlet in town had contacted me.

Amidst the flurry, Councillor Anderson—whom I’m excited to work with—came by to have coffee in the morning to discuss a few transitional issues, and some imminent ward issues; one or two of the tv outlets were able to get shots of us chatting.

Today started with a brief meeting with Mayor Mandel, which was excellent. We discussed some of my priorities, and potential fit with ongoing council initiatives. Then we ate a wonderful lunch with returning and new councillors. I car pooled with the mayor to the restaurant.

I hitched a ride back to city hall with Coun. Krushell, who took me upstairs and introduced me to a few people. I also received my parking pass for city hall, which seemed significant in the moment.

But the real show stopper was letting myself into the council chamber to take a look. It was empty, and the new name plates aren’t in yet, but I had an overwhelming sensation of responsibility to constituents as well as a sense opportunity to do good for our city.

I went sailing with my dad for the afternoon and left the phone on shore, which was a welcome respite.

Finally, my campaign manager and I went out to finish taking down the public boulevard signs. We were out quite late, and boosted up on some of those caffeine-loaded ginseng drinks which apparently were fueling his efforts for the better part of the last month. The long and the short of it is that they work, hence my taking a moment to write this when I really should be sleeping.

Incidentally, we’re looking at what to do with this website, but rest assured we’ll do something. And I’d like to keep blogging, though I’ve been told that time will be scarce. Stay tuned.