“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
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Hi All... in the mode of the season, I thought that i would put a bit more effort into my post today.
On Monday, I got back from a wonderful trip to Jamaica and Toronto with Haines and my friend Sandra. It was a fantastic time away, and so refreshing. Maybe more on that later... for now, a few pics. I came back, and it hit me. I'm officially done Mat leave. I no longer get government assistance/EI. I am back on the sign-in sheet at work. I have just over a month before my first shift again. Wow! I have a few things happening this week, with my in-laws in town, a party to throw, and advent starting. On Monday, I invited a few friends of mine to Vancouver to kick off advent & one of them, who I haven't been able to see for quite a while, was unable to attend. Something emotional triggered in me, and I suddenly worried that I had my first "Friend Fatality." You know, that thing that happens when someone who has never been a parent, becomes a parent? That shift in social relationships that acc...
Well, I must admit, this past year has gone quite quickly! As the saying goes: "the days might be long, but the time is short." I have definitely felt that! Despite the hard times in the last year, it has been really really amazing. I have accomplished a lot, and I have things to show for it. This is a list of things that I have done, which don't include raising a child. Sewed a play tent for Haines. Got our garage door fixed. Painted all the trim (that I can reach) on our house. Rebuilt our front and back porch stairs. Sanded and re-stained our back porch and wood pillars. Built a wood fire place backing and mantle. Sanded and Painted wooden blocks for Haines. Started renovating my mothers kitchen Sorted a helluva lot of boxes at my mum's and tossed out old crap. Did two triathlons. Organized a Gravel Fondo Wrote my will, personal directive & power of attorney Finished (with my in-laws) our back yard fence. Ca...
so, let's just start with a comment that I think this sport is hilarious . the things we do (and, read on, you will get some in this report) are ridiculous. Not only because we think that waking up at 4:30 am to go and get your exercise on for 5+ hours straight is fun, but we do things that in normal society would be considered completely inappropriate and people would wonder if you need a psych consult. i find it hilarious the pre-race rituals we have. the need to wear a "i've done an ironman" shirt to race check-in, rather than normal street clothes. the carting around of a gallon water bottle day before a race. the food we eat, and the abnormal sleep schedules we keep. hilarious. pre-race prep was pretty normal. I got to syracuse at about 6pm on friday, and meet Kelly Covert , her husband (also kelly covert!) and boys Noah and Ryan. It was a fantastic place to stay, and we indeed, talked! it was great :) after a solid sleep on friday night, I was able t...
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