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Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Old Before I Die 

I took another online quiz to say how old I'm going to live. Turns out I'm gonna be 86.8 years old. I also told me I eat too much meat. Yeah I'm from the farm...of course I eat meat.

So Christmas is all over. Overall playtime...good. Spending time with my family and friends was great but made me think a little. New babies, expecting babies, one sad grandmother and friends kids growing up. So this combined with me thinking about the past and present combined with John Mayer's Daughters and Michelle Branch Happy Now made me realize that I have a lot to look forward to in life. How do I top 2004....easy. Just keep building. I need to make sure I don't worry to far ahead or else I will miss the now.

Being on the farm once again provided me with all the serenity and peace fresh snow, my dog and the outdoor brings. Combined with chores, getting wood and cattle brings balance. I really did catch a bolt of lighting and just enjoyed it. Maybe even a little peace on earth.

My advice to you today is go buy the January 2005 copy of GQ and check out real life resolutions

My favorite is #33...Level with yourself being a bachelor isn't all it is crack up to be. A man's gotta love a women. Be good to yours. Well this is actually tied with #38...if by some tragic accident you ended up with the kinda women who doesn't appreciate bacon, leave her.


Thursday, December 23, 2004

Merry Christmas 



Merry Christmas to everyone. I'm headed to the farm for 5 days of tranquility and Christmas spirit.

In this Christmas time here is my thought. Have you ever caught a bolt of lightning? Have you ever let it go? During this Chirstmas season we may have been the lightning or we may be been the one who let it go but now is the time we can do something about it. It is a time were we see people, forget or remember the past and enjoy being together. Christmas is alot like lightning...it doesn't strike often so enjoy it while you can. You'll never know if you can catch it again.




Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Spark 

Well I did get a late night phone call on Sunday and finally had a date all lined up yesterday. Being home on Monday was a big positive. The original plan was to go out for supper but the blizzard made it difficult. Next best plan...stay in...order Chinese and play pool in the basement. Who knew that my place could be such a great place for a date....well other than me that is. So life is good.

I sent out some Christmas emails today and found out two thing. I talked to a friend in the middle of October and told him about my training. This and watching Super Size Me inspired him to do something. No more fast food and exercise and he has lost 21 pounds since Halloween. I also got this quote that you may notice is at the top of my page. Thanks caj:

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather
to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO -
What a Ride!!!!"

How much does that describe me!

Sunday, December 19, 2004

It Can't Be Vegas Everynight 

I think I am Christmas partied out. That is mainly due to to many Candy Cane Shooters and late nights. Friday's party was something and I think everyone had fun. It has been a while since a gathering has been held at my place. A hit none the less. Due to this my Saturday was supose to be laid back. Did that happen...no. Phone range...Went to Ocean's 12...that was good. Went back home ready for bed. Phone range...out for a drink that turned into Bobby's, the Royale and the Casino. Saw lots of people out and some I did not want to see either.

So Sunday was our big pool tournament. Atlas no Vegas for us. Our team made it to the final once again only to place second. Our team did great but that is what is great about our league. Anyone can beaten. Anyone. I had a marvellous string of luck and skill that I did not lose a game. Still a team game that ended in a somber steak supper. It Can't Be Vegas Everynight.

Thursday, December 16, 2004

I don't wanna be mine 

Listening to a lot of Pearl Jam recently. Due to buying their greatest hits CD and remembering all the great songs they had and all it represented in a simpler time. Anyways I remember thinking that I am Mine was my theme song. Basically it was but I'm done with that. Tonite I had an opportunity to have supper with a sweetheart but I had a meeting that I had to go. I hindsight I should of listened to my heart instead of my head. Dump the meeting and go for supper. Back to the analogy of following your heart after consulting your head. I'm starting to say no a lot more with work related activities because I'm not "feeling" it anymore. Before I always wanted to be busy...now not so much.

Once again the world is my oyster.

Happy Birthday Blue Eyes!!!


Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Well he said that she said 

Do we every really grow up and stop the high school antics of flirting and talking about others? Some of us might but I think we don't. A friend of mine was asking about a girl. He asked all the right questions, then he meets this girls through friends and what happens.....everyone needs to talk about it. What I knew on Thursday made it's way back to me with an email asking for dirt and a conversation with "giddiness" from another girls conversation. I think I will just stick to the "locker room" which is save the ego and leave out the details. Guys want simple yes or no and girls need the details. It is funny how we really never grow out of this behavior.

My words of advice today are simple....if you need help just ask for it. I asked for someone for good news and guess what they delivered. God does help those who help themselves. Hey I was asked if I could be a gift wrapped in a bow. Santa strike that off your list....done.


Sunday, December 12, 2004

Whistle while you work 

If I was one of the Seven Dwarfs this weekend I would be Happy for sure. The weekend started off with all that I needed with a little pool practice. Next weekend we are in a tournament and Vegas is the goal. Yes believe it or not we actually play in a league were we can qualify for Vegas. Now Saturday was quite the day. First of all, the lovely snow that blanketed our fine land melted creating the brown Christmas once again. Due to the warm weather I did what every Canadian would think right...let’s go for a run. Put on my running gear again and everything was in balance for those 63 minutes. This was highlighted by the fact it started to rain halfway through. I love running in the rain but there was something different due to the fact there was puddles everywhere, snow, rain and oh yeah it was December 11 and everyone else was going to the Mall to by Christmas gifts. Well it was the weekend so of course that meant another Christmas party. A house party in Regina for all to enjoy. A fun time had by all and maybe a little bit too much fun for some.

Now the above was great but to be honest it was just another weekend in the life of bachelorhood, however why I am happy is this. I had two conversations today. One involved an email about real life. Real life of people trying to understand the actions of someone else. It was dealing with feelings that struck a nerve as we question life when we can’t figure out why we care for someone and they don’t seem care if we do. They play emotions when it works best for them, however they are learning life’s best training methods. Try and fail and then learn from your mistakes. Maybe that is the key to understanding. Don’t ask why just think that they are learning by failing. Really they just don't know any better.

So this all brings me back to me being Happy. After a Sunday of housework a simple phone call from an angel to make the weekend complete. It is the simple things that make your day. The simplness of dialing the phone just to say hi. Try it...it is better than any present under a tree.

Wednesday, December 08, 2004

Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own 

That's right. You can be big and strong but basically your not alone. It's a good thing. You don't have to put up a fight and you don't always have to be right. Since it snowed I'm totally in the Christmas mode. Shopping and singing is actually enjoyed. This is complimented by my new platinum credit card. I put up my tree for the first time in 3 years. I had a good reason but a push from someone special helped. I have been talking to a certain sweetheart that is making life quite enjoyable. Steady as she goes but still...life is good. Sorry Green Day but I don't walk alone.

Found out that people actually though I was looking fit. I think so but I weighed in at 184....I was 178 in April. This is good considering I have lost girth on my waist. Baba would not be proud at all.

And on a completely unrelated topic I miss the NHL - NBA highlights all the time just do not cut it!



Sunday, December 05, 2004

I didn't think......... 

I didn't think there was free beer at the Friday Social
I didn't think my neighbour would wake me up with his snowblower only to realize that he was blowing out my drive way
I didn't think that I would buy two sports figures for me this weekend
I didn't think that I would end up in a bar in Regina dancing with a girl from PEI
I didn't think that the Christmas party would be so much fun
I didn't think we could actually get all 9 people in the car
I didn't think my cooking would actually be good today
I didn't think I would put up my Christmas tree and my basement would look so festive
I didn't think that the new U2 album would be so good
I didn't think that I would get a phone call from that "someone" last night

Sure I didn't think all this but I'm sure glad it happened. Life is what happens when you're making other plans right. I'm glad life happened this weekend.

Friday, December 03, 2004

Smiling always works 

This last week has been very interesting. As discussed I found what I'm looking for and for the first time in a while I had a great conversation with a great person. I'm going to leave it at that since that and just give the advice of give it a try.

The last two days have been great and this weekend proves to be better. I really have nothing to complain about and life is so much fun. Life just got more interesting. Choices are a very good thing...very good thing.

In other news I finished my decorating my office. This is my brag room with pictures and medals of the the last year. I love it. Christmas season is here and that means one thing...Christmas parties.

Maybe you can sense it but i'm in a great mood. Isn't it Contagious. My kite is flying high

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