Friends of mine are leaving tomorrow for Calgary area. It will be strange not to have them in the city. They were key supportive friends during our miscarriage time, and really went above and beyond to make us feel as comfortable as possible. They listen, and are extremely good people. Saskatoon won't be the same without them. I will miss them a lot. I hope their new life chapter is super exciting, and super successful.
I think I'll leave it at that for now. I'll dedicate this 200th post to my friends Jay and Michelle Nelson and their kids. I'll miss you all, and I'm already looking forward to see you in a while. Take care!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Day 199 - Photo Friday
See what I did there? Eh? Eh? Eh? Because the Ph in photo sounds like the F in Friday? Yeah, okay. Just making sure.
Here are a few photos from our trip to B.C. I'll probably post more later.
Here are a few photos from our trip to B.C. I'll probably post more later.
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| This my friend Neil. I came up to him pretty quickly, and this is the face me made. I thought it looked pretty good in black and white and with pretty high contrast. We were on the ferry in the way to Vancouver island at the time. |
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| While on the island, we found a beach where for most of the time there we sat on a piece of driftwood and stared at the ocean. This is a piece of the drift wood. I realize the ocean looks pretty crooked. It sort of gives me the sensation that the ocean is being tilted like a giant bathtub and is being drained or something. It's probably just bad technique. |
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| This is Bill, our tour guide at the Kimberly mine site. We weren't super deep underground, but we were underground. This particular room is the refuge room, where the miners would go if the air was unsafe, or if something dangerous threatened the miners safety. Bill was a great tour guide, because he actually worked in those mines for around 30 years. |
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| My beautiful wife at one of the golf courses just outside of Cranbrook. We played in teams of 4, with Texas Scramble rules. That was important to me, because I really suck at golf, and we needed to take the best shot. My wife will admit that she isn't the greatest golfer either, but she hits it straight as an arrow every single time off the tee. It's pretty amazing. |
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Day 198
Time will not stop for me, ever. It did, however, seem to slow down during our time on the west coast.
On the drive out, I wish I had auto pilot on my car. I could not keep my eyes off the mountains, and the water seeping from rock, and the misty fog in the trees, and every other beauty that surrounded us. Even the smell of the trees and wild flowers intoxicated us as we drove through Rogers Pass, our windows wide open with silly grins.
Even though time will never stop for me, it felt like it slowed down while I was driving past Hope...which, now that I think about it is kind of cool. This is going to make me sound like such a hippie tree lover, but I started to be overcome by the scenery in the drive, and got to thinking about life and all that. Jenn noticed that I was getting teary, and I told her that at first it was because I appreciated the beauty of nature and the scenery so much...but then I started having thoughts about my life and what I'm doing with it and how I fear success and failure at the same time, etc etc. Overall it was an encouraging and hopeful moment...where time seemed to slow down. It basically stayed slow for the next several days, as we continued to enjoy the coast, and our company, and being together there. It was good, and time seemed to slow down.
I wish those moments would come more often. Maybe they could, and I'm missing them. I'll think about that.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Take care.
On the drive out, I wish I had auto pilot on my car. I could not keep my eyes off the mountains, and the water seeping from rock, and the misty fog in the trees, and every other beauty that surrounded us. Even the smell of the trees and wild flowers intoxicated us as we drove through Rogers Pass, our windows wide open with silly grins.
Even though time will never stop for me, it felt like it slowed down while I was driving past Hope...which, now that I think about it is kind of cool. This is going to make me sound like such a hippie tree lover, but I started to be overcome by the scenery in the drive, and got to thinking about life and all that. Jenn noticed that I was getting teary, and I told her that at first it was because I appreciated the beauty of nature and the scenery so much...but then I started having thoughts about my life and what I'm doing with it and how I fear success and failure at the same time, etc etc. Overall it was an encouraging and hopeful moment...where time seemed to slow down. It basically stayed slow for the next several days, as we continued to enjoy the coast, and our company, and being together there. It was good, and time seemed to slow down.
I wish those moments would come more often. Maybe they could, and I'm missing them. I'll think about that.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Take care.
Day 197
Thanks dad, for hanging out with me today and letting me try out your 105 macro lens. It was good to see you.
Anyone doing anything fun on the long weekend? I don't think we are, unfortunately. Well, that's not entirely true. We were thinking of checking out the crooked forest. I don't know where it is or how far away it is, but I was hoping it would be a good day trip.
I don't have much else to say at the moment. Maybe I should plan something nice for day 200. That's Saturday, and I'm busy most of Saturday. The least I could do is post a photo, or write a poem or something. We'll see.
Take care, everybody. Thanks for reading.
Anyone doing anything fun on the long weekend? I don't think we are, unfortunately. Well, that's not entirely true. We were thinking of checking out the crooked forest. I don't know where it is or how far away it is, but I was hoping it would be a good day trip.
I don't have much else to say at the moment. Maybe I should plan something nice for day 200. That's Saturday, and I'm busy most of Saturday. The least I could do is post a photo, or write a poem or something. We'll see.
Take care, everybody. Thanks for reading.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day 196
We tried a frozen yogurt place this evening called Pure. You just go up and fill a cup with whatever type of yogurt you want (they have quite a few different ones), and whatever toppings you want, and they charge you by weight. It was really good, but expensive. Ours weren't as expensive as some, though. We watched from our tables as some people filled their cups heaping, and it cost them close to 10 dollars for a frozen yogurt. I think it's the heavy fruit toppings that get people. Anyway, it was really good, but don't fill your cup heaping, unless you're rich.
Tomorrow my beautiful wife is back to work. End of the holidays for now. She doesn't have any more holidays this summer, but we do plan on making some weekend trips...but nothing too fancy. I really miss the west coast...I was thinking of when our friends and us went to the island for the day, and at one point we found a beach and we just stared at the ocean, collected rocks, and talked. It was only about an hour, but it's a great memory for us now. We will go back, no question.
It was one of those moments, tonight, as my wife and I laid in bed chatting. Our conversation was hopeful. We needed that. I've been feeling pretty down on myself for certain reasons, and my wife for other reasons. We had a hopeful conversation that left us both feeling better about now and the future. It's good to have those talks. We were thankful...we both think the talk was a gift.
That's it for today. If you're reading this, and life seems/is difficult these days for you, I'm sorry. It sucks going through hard times. We were talking about fairness again tonight, and talked about how the things that happen to us or to others sometimes are terrible, but we just have to make the best of what we are given, or what we have. It's easier said than done, though. We can learn from those around us who somehow continue to have a positive outlook despite facing or experiencing terrible situations. We are gifted life, and sometimes life has some hard "bumps". Okay. That's it, right? Life has bumps, period. Just some thoughts. I don't know the first thing about enduring hardship, or being thankful during hard times, because I haven't really experience hard times, really. Now I just feel like I'm rambling and not making sense. Okay, I'm finished.
Take care, and thanks so much for reading.
Tomorrow my beautiful wife is back to work. End of the holidays for now. She doesn't have any more holidays this summer, but we do plan on making some weekend trips...but nothing too fancy. I really miss the west coast...I was thinking of when our friends and us went to the island for the day, and at one point we found a beach and we just stared at the ocean, collected rocks, and talked. It was only about an hour, but it's a great memory for us now. We will go back, no question.
It was one of those moments, tonight, as my wife and I laid in bed chatting. Our conversation was hopeful. We needed that. I've been feeling pretty down on myself for certain reasons, and my wife for other reasons. We had a hopeful conversation that left us both feeling better about now and the future. It's good to have those talks. We were thankful...we both think the talk was a gift.
That's it for today. If you're reading this, and life seems/is difficult these days for you, I'm sorry. It sucks going through hard times. We were talking about fairness again tonight, and talked about how the things that happen to us or to others sometimes are terrible, but we just have to make the best of what we are given, or what we have. It's easier said than done, though. We can learn from those around us who somehow continue to have a positive outlook despite facing or experiencing terrible situations. We are gifted life, and sometimes life has some hard "bumps". Okay. That's it, right? Life has bumps, period. Just some thoughts. I don't know the first thing about enduring hardship, or being thankful during hard times, because I haven't really experience hard times, really. Now I just feel like I'm rambling and not making sense. Okay, I'm finished.
Take care, and thanks so much for reading.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Day 195
My wife and I are going to start walking roughly 5km a few times a week. I don't know when we're going to start...but it'll be soon. I figure it'll take about an hour or just over to walk that much. We'll see how that goes. I would like to believe that I'm not just saying this, and that I'll actually do it, and good things will come of it, etc., but I guess time will tell.
I'm tired now, and want to head to bed. Tomorrow my wife has the day off work, so we're going to the coffee shop for a while so she can study for an exam, and I can finish up some photos that are late getting to people.
That's all I have for now, sorry. Take care.
I'm tired now, and want to head to bed. Tomorrow my wife has the day off work, so we're going to the coffee shop for a while so she can study for an exam, and I can finish up some photos that are late getting to people.
That's all I have for now, sorry. Take care.
Day 195
I'm pretty grumpy this evening, so I'm not going to write anything. I don't want to rant or say something I'll regret. I could basically rant about anything and everything at the moment, so I'll just say, I hope you're feeling better than I am! Ha. Maybe your rant could be about grumpy people like me. With hold, and we can be friends again in a bit. :) I'm hoping by the time you read this, I'll feel a bit better, have my head on a bit straighter, etc.
Take care.
Take care.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Day 194
We're driving home in the morning, a day earlier than originally thought. My wife wants to get back to study for an exam, and I am just finished. I'm finished with this holiday. Not that it wasn't great. I mean, it was really great, for the most part. I think it's my emotions that are finished with the holiday. I find myself getting annoyed with everything and everyone. It doesn't help that I'm at a family reunion at the end of a vacation and I'm tired. Oh well. Not really a big deal. Just sharing.
I was hoping to get some photos uploaded during my time here in Cranbrook, but I've kept busy enough that I haven't really had time. I'll do that this week coming.
I went golfing today, which was pretty fun. We played Texas scramble, which means each team uses the best shot of that particular tee off, or of any shot thereafter. It takes most of the pressure off of individuals, and makes it a lot more fun for those who aren't experienced at the game (aka, those who suck, like me). The course was pretty nice, with the mountains in the background all around. Let me say though...golf carts are the way to go. They are half the fun.
I think that's it for now. I hope you're all doing really great. Take care.
I was hoping to get some photos uploaded during my time here in Cranbrook, but I've kept busy enough that I haven't really had time. I'll do that this week coming.
I went golfing today, which was pretty fun. We played Texas scramble, which means each team uses the best shot of that particular tee off, or of any shot thereafter. It takes most of the pressure off of individuals, and makes it a lot more fun for those who aren't experienced at the game (aka, those who suck, like me). The course was pretty nice, with the mountains in the background all around. Let me say though...golf carts are the way to go. They are half the fun.
I think that's it for now. I hope you're all doing really great. Take care.
Day 193
This vacation has been the best one I've had, I'm sure. At least the best one with my wife, we both agreed on that.
My friend Rick was teasing me that everywhere I went during this vacation I said I wanted to live there. That's basically true. On our drive to Vancouver, I was in awe of the scenery. I kept teling myself, "I could live here" over and over again. I only wish that could come to fruition. Maybe someday.
At the moment we're in Cranbrook for a family reunion on Jenn's dad's side. It's been pretty good so far. Low key, but pretty good. Tomorrow I think we're going golfing. I'm renting a cart, because I like driving those things. My wife hasn't driven one either, so that'll be fun for her. She will use my grandma's golf clubs, that grandma gave to Jenn before grandma passed away. Grandma said that they always just played for fun, without caring about score. Her and her friends just went out and had a good time. That's what we plan on doing tomorrow. If it gets too serious, what's the point? It's just a game.
We drive through Seattle yesterday morning on the way from Surrey to Cranbrook. We stopped by Pike Place market for an hour or so. The original Charbucks is there. I had to try a latte, to say I've tried it...after all, if there's going to be a Charbucks that makes a better lattle, it'll be the original one, right? Well...no, actually. It all tastes the same. It didn't surprise me, really...but just so you know, it's not good there, either.
I think I'll leave it at that for tonight. I have quite a few photos to upload, and a lot of video that I hope to make into a couple vacation videos when I get home.
Take care, all.
My friend Rick was teasing me that everywhere I went during this vacation I said I wanted to live there. That's basically true. On our drive to Vancouver, I was in awe of the scenery. I kept teling myself, "I could live here" over and over again. I only wish that could come to fruition. Maybe someday.
At the moment we're in Cranbrook for a family reunion on Jenn's dad's side. It's been pretty good so far. Low key, but pretty good. Tomorrow I think we're going golfing. I'm renting a cart, because I like driving those things. My wife hasn't driven one either, so that'll be fun for her. She will use my grandma's golf clubs, that grandma gave to Jenn before grandma passed away. Grandma said that they always just played for fun, without caring about score. Her and her friends just went out and had a good time. That's what we plan on doing tomorrow. If it gets too serious, what's the point? It's just a game.
We drive through Seattle yesterday morning on the way from Surrey to Cranbrook. We stopped by Pike Place market for an hour or so. The original Charbucks is there. I had to try a latte, to say I've tried it...after all, if there's going to be a Charbucks that makes a better lattle, it'll be the original one, right? Well...no, actually. It all tastes the same. It didn't surprise me, really...but just so you know, it's not good there, either.
I think I'll leave it at that for tonight. I have quite a few photos to upload, and a lot of video that I hope to make into a couple vacation videos when I get home.
Take care, all.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Day 192
I am sitting in a very quiet room with people trying to sleep, so I can't blog anything, really. I promise tomorrow (today probably for you) I'll write something more worth reading.
Take care, everyone. I hope your summer is going ok!
Take care, everyone. I hope your summer is going ok!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Day 191
Unfortunately, our time in greater Vancouver area is over. Tomorrow, very early, we leave for Cranbrook for a family reunion.
I have to go to bed now, because I drive a lot tomorrow.
I'm hoping to post photos from our trip eventually.
That's it for tonight. Take care.
I have to go to bed now, because I drive a lot tomorrow.
I'm hoping to post photos from our trip eventually.
That's it for tonight. Take care.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Day 190
It's quite late, and I'm so beat from our amazing day on Vancouver island in Victoria. I'm hoping to put a few photos and stories from our time here, but later. Tonight, it's bed time.
Shout out to Rick and Jenn, old friends and now residents of Victoria. It was so so so good to see you two over dinner.
Take care everyone.
Shout out to Rick and Jenn, old friends and now residents of Victoria. It was so so so good to see you two over dinner.
Take care everyone.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Day 189
Another great day in the books, and I'm already starting to get sad that being here has to come to an end in a couple of days.
We met up with a friend of Jenn's today, and she drove us around and we did some touristy things. The thing I enjoyed most during the day was opening the window of the car while driving around and just smelling and enjoying the breeze.
Tomorrow we're heading to Vancouver Island, which I'm really excited about. I think the weather is supposed to be good for our trip.
I honestly can't think if anything else to write about. My eyes are going crossed, and I'm starting to type falling asleep, and keep having to delete half sentences and fix dumb mistakes.
Okay, I'm out. Thanks for reading. Take carre.
We met up with a friend of Jenn's today, and she drove us around and we did some touristy things. The thing I enjoyed most during the day was opening the window of the car while driving around and just smelling and enjoying the breeze.
Tomorrow we're heading to Vancouver Island, which I'm really excited about. I think the weather is supposed to be good for our trip.
I honestly can't think if anything else to write about. My eyes are going crossed, and I'm starting to type falling asleep, and keep having to delete half sentences and fix dumb mistakes.
Okay, I'm out. Thanks for reading. Take carre.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Day 188
Finally some much needed sleep last night. Today was a fun day. We just lazed about for the morning while our friends went to church, then we had lunch and left for Granville Island. It's a pretty sweet place, with tons of shops, a market, and a great view of the water and boats and all that. After that we drove to a place called Jericho beach, where there was a massive hippie fest where there was an insane drum/music circle with dancing hippies and people with different percussion things and people reaching their hands to the sky for some reason, and probably all high on E or something. We had a picnic in the rain, cooked hotdogs on a portable grill, and had a good time just looking out at the bay.
It's been great so far, being here. I've really loved it. It has been a great escape from home.
Thanks for reading. Take care.
It's been great so far, being here. I've really loved it. It has been a great escape from home.
Thanks for reading. Take care.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Day 186 and 187
I didn't get a chance to post our first night away, as the place we stayed at didn't have wireless. So, I'll just recap you on the day. It sucked up until we left the city. Then it was good, because we weren't in the city. I was super tired most of the evening, because I had had some very short sleeps trying to get some stuff finished for someone. Anyway, we made it to Calgary, had about 5 hours sleep, then were up this morning to leave for Vancouver area. We're staying with our good friends in Surrey, and are really excited to hang out with them over the next few days.
The drive to Surrey was absolutely amazing. There was always something beautiful to behold. The trip didn't really seem long at all, because of how breathtaking it was. For the first time that I can remember, I found myself thinking, "I don't want to go back home". Maybe that's another story.
I think I'll go to bed now. It has been a long crappy last few days, with the exception of today. Today was great. Take care.
The drive to Surrey was absolutely amazing. There was always something beautiful to behold. The trip didn't really seem long at all, because of how breathtaking it was. For the first time that I can remember, I found myself thinking, "I don't want to go back home". Maybe that's another story.
I think I'll go to bed now. It has been a long crappy last few days, with the exception of today. Today was great. Take care.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Day 185
Run143 started today, and pretty much went off without a hitch. All the long distance runners did amazing. I did an 8 km stretch, but I walked the vast majority of it. I was supposed to do another 8 km tomorrow, but I have to get ready for our vacation. We're driving to Calgary tomorrow later afternoon. I wouldn't be able to do that if I felt anything like I did today after I got back. It was a bit frightening, how out of it I was. Ha. I'm so out of shape.
Anyway, I'll maybe share more thoughts on that later. For now, thanks for reading. Take care.
Anyway, I'll maybe share more thoughts on that later. For now, thanks for reading. Take care.
Day 184
Tomorrow morning I meet up with several people at 5:30 am (by the time you read this, we would have met already), then take off for North Battleford. I'm still awake past 12:30 because I am making and uploading a couple of videos before the morning.
The thing I'm most nervous about now is not getting enough sleep. I know I'm only doing 10 km. There are three people running the entire 143kms over three days. Think of and pray for those. There are also several others running/walking/biking various distances.
I'll be posting facebook status' and twitter updates throughout the day, if I have coverage on the highway. I sure hope I do. If not, I'll post as soon as I can.
I'll leave it at that. Thanks so much for reading. I was hoping to have my own vlogs up during this run, but it's looking like I'll be busy with other projects, which is ok. Check out www.run143.blogspot.com to follow the runners as they blog, and to see any videos or photos that may be uploaded during the run! Take care!
The thing I'm most nervous about now is not getting enough sleep. I know I'm only doing 10 km. There are three people running the entire 143kms over three days. Think of and pray for those. There are also several others running/walking/biking various distances.
I'll be posting facebook status' and twitter updates throughout the day, if I have coverage on the highway. I sure hope I do. If not, I'll post as soon as I can.
I'll leave it at that. Thanks so much for reading. I was hoping to have my own vlogs up during this run, but it's looking like I'll be busy with other projects, which is ok. Check out www.run143.blogspot.com to follow the runners as they blog, and to see any videos or photos that may be uploaded during the run! Take care!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Day 183
I am not going to write much for today's post, sorry. Tomorrow I'm hoping to make a vlog for myself, but if I don't get the chance, it'll most likely be the next day. Tomorrow I'm making a quick video that sort of interviews the 3 runners running the entire 143 kms for Run143 (www.run143.com or www.run143.blogspot.com). The first link is the actual website with the information, donation link, etc. The second link is the blog for the run, which will have various entries of the runners and participants. The blog is where I'll be posting the videos I take during the run.
That probably sounds more confusing that it really is.
Anyway, I'll keep you posted via this blog.
Also, if you are on twitter, I'll be live tweeting from the road as I do my walk, and hang out with the other runners. Should be a decent time.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
That probably sounds more confusing that it really is.
Anyway, I'll keep you posted via this blog.
Also, if you are on twitter, I'll be live tweeting from the road as I do my walk, and hang out with the other runners. Should be a decent time.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Day 182
Monday has come to an end. It was a fairly productive day, which is good.The week is going to get busier as it goes, I think. I have some photography stuff to work on, some videos to prepare for Run143, all the while preparing for our trip to Vancouver (which I'm super excited about). Oh, and we're taking our car in to get a new windshield put in...just in time for our trip. Now we'll be able to see when we're driving into the sunsets, instead of seeing a window full of pits and a crack across it and other marks.
I hope everyone is doing great these days. I've been doing fairly well. Sadness sort of hits me from time to time, but not for as long these days. I just keep on moving along, and it goes away. It'll get easier and easier, I hope.
Anyway, that's about it for today. Take care, all.
I hope everyone is doing great these days. I've been doing fairly well. Sadness sort of hits me from time to time, but not for as long these days. I just keep on moving along, and it goes away. It'll get easier and easier, I hope.
Anyway, that's about it for today. Take care, all.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Day 181
I sat down and brainstormed some blogging ideas tonight, so over the next little while, hopefully content will vary and be interesting on a more regular basis. We'll see how that goes.
This week will most likely be an interesting one. Some errands to do, and photos to edit early in the week. Thursday and Friday, as I've mentioned before, I'm participating in something called run143. It's a run/walk/bike/whatever to raise money and awareness for adoption and the issues surrounding that. The significance is that there are an estimated 143 million give or take orphans globally. I'm part of a team that's taking turns doing 8-10 km "legs", covering a certain amount each day for 3 days till the approx 143 km between North Battleford and Saskatoon are covered. As my wife and I are leaving Friday night for our holiday, I'm doing the first two days with a team.
I'm not going to pretend I'm excited for the walking 10km at a time in 35-40 degree heat. I'll take all the precautions to stay as safe as possible. I just don't deal well with heat at all. That, and I'm not athletic. It's going to be a grind. The point of it, however, isn't me doing the walk. The point is to raise awareness and money for a few different organizations and one family who is waiting for their adoption process to finish up in the next while. The website is www.run143.com. The information and who/what is being supported is on the site. Consider sponsoring me, or consider just giving a general donation to the donate link on the website. It can be as little or as much as you'd like.
I'm also going to be doing some vlog entries this week, and during my time walking and being part of the team. I'm hoping to post the night after each day is complete. I'll keep you posted on that.
Also, there are 3 people running the whole distance over the three days (this Thursday, Friday and Saturday). If you're a praying person, pray for their safety. I'm not very excited that they are running in that heat. It will be dangerous, plus the cars whizzing by and all the dust and dirt and everything else will make for a very challenging run for those folks. Pray for safety for everyone. Pray for no heat stroke. That will be a very realistic possibility/probability.
Anyway, that's it for the day. Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
This week will most likely be an interesting one. Some errands to do, and photos to edit early in the week. Thursday and Friday, as I've mentioned before, I'm participating in something called run143. It's a run/walk/bike/whatever to raise money and awareness for adoption and the issues surrounding that. The significance is that there are an estimated 143 million give or take orphans globally. I'm part of a team that's taking turns doing 8-10 km "legs", covering a certain amount each day for 3 days till the approx 143 km between North Battleford and Saskatoon are covered. As my wife and I are leaving Friday night for our holiday, I'm doing the first two days with a team.
I'm not going to pretend I'm excited for the walking 10km at a time in 35-40 degree heat. I'll take all the precautions to stay as safe as possible. I just don't deal well with heat at all. That, and I'm not athletic. It's going to be a grind. The point of it, however, isn't me doing the walk. The point is to raise awareness and money for a few different organizations and one family who is waiting for their adoption process to finish up in the next while. The website is www.run143.com. The information and who/what is being supported is on the site. Consider sponsoring me, or consider just giving a general donation to the donate link on the website. It can be as little or as much as you'd like.
I'm also going to be doing some vlog entries this week, and during my time walking and being part of the team. I'm hoping to post the night after each day is complete. I'll keep you posted on that.
Also, there are 3 people running the whole distance over the three days (this Thursday, Friday and Saturday). If you're a praying person, pray for their safety. I'm not very excited that they are running in that heat. It will be dangerous, plus the cars whizzing by and all the dust and dirt and everything else will make for a very challenging run for those folks. Pray for safety for everyone. Pray for no heat stroke. That will be a very realistic possibility/probability.
Anyway, that's it for the day. Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Day 180
I went out to get a few groceries at 11:00pm this evening. When I go out this late by myself, I sometimes like to pretend that I'm living in post apocalyptic times and I can't trust anyone because the zombies are very intelligent and can blend in with the living. Either that, or that I'm a spy, searching for someone, but have to maintain a perfect cover as a grocery shopper.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Day 179
Nothing out of the ordinary happened today, really.
I'm pretty excited about next week. My wife and I are driving to B.C. to visit some good friends and some family, then to a family reunion on my father-in-law's side. It should be a good time. Of course I'll be taking my camera, although my 50mm lens might struggle to get the full beauty of certain areas/landscapes. I really long for a couple different lenses, but will have to continue to wait and wait and save and save. That's life. I'm not complaining, really.
Well, it's quite late, and I still have some stuff to work on. Thanks so much for reading. Take care.
I'm pretty excited about next week. My wife and I are driving to B.C. to visit some good friends and some family, then to a family reunion on my father-in-law's side. It should be a good time. Of course I'll be taking my camera, although my 50mm lens might struggle to get the full beauty of certain areas/landscapes. I really long for a couple different lenses, but will have to continue to wait and wait and save and save. That's life. I'm not complaining, really.
Well, it's quite late, and I still have some stuff to work on. Thanks so much for reading. Take care.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Day 178
I've been around family now for the last week or so. When I am around larger groups of people for an extended length of time, regardless of whether I love them or not (in this instance I do, just so you know), at the end of that time I feel out of sorts, or hermit-like. I want to be in a basement, alone, either working on a project, or sitting there. I thinking keeping busier is the better option, as sitting there is not productive and it leads to me experiencing more depressed/negative thoughts. I struggle enough at times when I have stuff to do. It's still a battle, every day sometimes. Unfortunately I struggled a bit yesterday, during my wife's birthday, which sucked. As always, she was extremely understanding and supportive, and we ended up having a pretty good day overall.
Next week starting Thursday I'm participating in something called run143. It's a run/walk/bike/whatever else with the purpose of raising awareness and money for adoption. The significance behind the name is that there is an approximated 143 million orphans globally. There will be two or three runners doing the whole distance (143 km - the approximate distance between North Battleford and Saskatoon, which is where we'll be running/walking/biking/etc.). I'll be part of a 4 man team that is taking turns doing legs of the run. It'll take place over three days (14th, 15th and 16th of July). I'll only be able to do Thursday and Friday. For those of you who know me, this may seem a bit of a stretch, participating in something that takes athletic ability. Well, you're right. I am not athletic, nor have I trained, nor do I enjoy walking for long distances. There you have it. Despite this, I'm supposed to raise money toward the cause (that is the purpose, after all). The money raise will go do a few different places. The information, I believe, is on the website, www.run143.com. If you're interested in sponsoring me, for the cause of adoption, let me know. You can just email me at jasonchadney@hotmail.com. It can be as little or as much as you would like. You've heard it before that any bit helps. It does. Thanks for considering. I'm probably forgetting a lot of stuff, but I can answer any of your questions if you have any.
I think I'll leave it at that today. Thanks for stopping by, and for reading. Take care!
Next week starting Thursday I'm participating in something called run143. It's a run/walk/bike/whatever else with the purpose of raising awareness and money for adoption. The significance behind the name is that there is an approximated 143 million orphans globally. There will be two or three runners doing the whole distance (143 km - the approximate distance between North Battleford and Saskatoon, which is where we'll be running/walking/biking/etc.). I'll be part of a 4 man team that is taking turns doing legs of the run. It'll take place over three days (14th, 15th and 16th of July). I'll only be able to do Thursday and Friday. For those of you who know me, this may seem a bit of a stretch, participating in something that takes athletic ability. Well, you're right. I am not athletic, nor have I trained, nor do I enjoy walking for long distances. There you have it. Despite this, I'm supposed to raise money toward the cause (that is the purpose, after all). The money raise will go do a few different places. The information, I believe, is on the website, www.run143.com. If you're interested in sponsoring me, for the cause of adoption, let me know. You can just email me at jasonchadney@hotmail.com. It can be as little or as much as you would like. You've heard it before that any bit helps. It does. Thanks for considering. I'm probably forgetting a lot of stuff, but I can answer any of your questions if you have any.
I think I'll leave it at that today. Thanks for stopping by, and for reading. Take care!
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Day 177
Another full day. It was my wife's birthday today. She worked the morning, then we went for lunch at the berry barn with my brother and sisterinlaw. Tonight we went for Thai food, which is always good. Them we went back to my in-laws and we made a fruit pizza. There, that's the afternoon.
Tomorrow I'm hoping for a bigger more significant post. Again, I know they've been a bit lame and short lately. bear with me!!
Take care.
Tomorrow I'm hoping for a bigger more significant post. Again, I know they've been a bit lame and short lately. bear with me!!
Take care.
Day 176
Sorry everyone, short post tonight. This week hasn't been good for regular schedule stuff (not that I'm complaining, J and A!). I hope you're all doing well. Take care!
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Day 175
I've been in a slump lately with my blog, I've realized. I guess inspiration has eluded me the last while.
It's been good to see and hang out with my brother and sister-in-law recently. Once or twice a year isn't really enough. I wish we lived closer together.
That's about it. Ha. I'm really hoping that in the next few days I'll get back into more of a routine and I'll be able to put more thought into these posts. Thanks anyway for reading. Take care.
It's been good to see and hang out with my brother and sister-in-law recently. Once or twice a year isn't really enough. I wish we lived closer together.
That's about it. Ha. I'm really hoping that in the next few days I'll get back into more of a routine and I'll be able to put more thought into these posts. Thanks anyway for reading. Take care.
Monday, July 04, 2011
Day 174
Back in Saskatoon now, and we have my brother and sister-in-law with us for a couple of days.
I have always wondered what it would be like to "get away" from the kids for a couple of days. As a childless couple, my wife and I have the freedom to go anywhere or do anything at any time. It's a freedom I'm willing to give up, but I always wonder how exciting/nice it must be to have a day or two off from the kids. I'm sure we'll find out down the road, but for now we just won't take our freedom for granted. Anyway, I'm looking forward to hanging out with them, and showing them some stuff around the city.
We drove through a pretty big lightning storm on the way back to the city. The rain was borderline too much to drive through, but I got used to it as I went along. At times we were going around 60, but everyone else was pretty respectful on the road, so that's good. Some of the lightning was incredibly bright and large. Fun to watch.
That's it for now. Thanks for reading. Take care.
I have always wondered what it would be like to "get away" from the kids for a couple of days. As a childless couple, my wife and I have the freedom to go anywhere or do anything at any time. It's a freedom I'm willing to give up, but I always wonder how exciting/nice it must be to have a day or two off from the kids. I'm sure we'll find out down the road, but for now we just won't take our freedom for granted. Anyway, I'm looking forward to hanging out with them, and showing them some stuff around the city.
We drove through a pretty big lightning storm on the way back to the city. The rain was borderline too much to drive through, but I got used to it as I went along. At times we were going around 60, but everyone else was pretty respectful on the road, so that's good. Some of the lightning was incredibly bright and large. Fun to watch.
That's it for now. Thanks for reading. Take care.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Day 173
Pretty long day, over all. I'm glad it ended well, with a fire and laughs and wienie roast and staring at the fire and all that. We even had some fun with one of my nephews, who is usually really quiet around us.
I don't have much else to say at the moment. I know the posts have been really short lately. Sorry if you've been expecting more.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
I don't have much else to say at the moment. I know the posts have been really short lately. Sorry if you've been expecting more.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Day 172
Okay so this one won't be a whole lot longer than the previous two days, sorry. I get busy with family, and by the time I can sit down to write, it's around 1:00 AM and I'm tired.
Tonight we were at my grandpa's house for a fire in the back yard. It's strange being in that house still, since my grandma died this past winter. I love that I still have my grandpa, but today I find myself missing my grandma a great deal. I missed her laugh tonight. I missed her hug and the smell of her cooking. I missed her face. All those things are still fresh in my mind, and I'm thankful for that.
I can see through my tears anymore. I'm going to bed. Take care.
Tonight we were at my grandpa's house for a fire in the back yard. It's strange being in that house still, since my grandma died this past winter. I love that I still have my grandpa, but today I find myself missing my grandma a great deal. I missed her laugh tonight. I missed her hug and the smell of her cooking. I missed her face. All those things are still fresh in my mind, and I'm thankful for that.
I can see through my tears anymore. I'm going to bed. Take care.
Friday, July 01, 2011
Day 171
We're at my parents now. It's 1:30am, and I'm tired, and don't feel like writing, sorry. Hopefully tomorrow will bring a better post. Take care.
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