Fallin from high places

You know there is a good saying that I do indeed 
think is so awesome and very true.
"If you're not falling, you're not trying hard enough."
It holds true in so many aspects in life not just my sport.  When you fall it does hurt, sometimes on the surface and sometimes deeper down inside.  But with that pain comes learning.  It is wise to pay attention to that hurt.  Take from it what you must and move forward in the attempts to not "fall" in the same manner.  But sometimes it takes a few falls to really learn and that is just a part of life.  I have my fair share of scar's bumps and bruises but I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.  I have learned more from my falls I bet then a good chunk of my successes.  Funny how that works but it does. 


The biggest thing with falling is to get back up, know that the pain is temporary,  pride in ones self knowing you gave it your all lasts forever.  So I will continue on my path knowing that next spill will come and when it does I will smile, laugh and enjoy it - even if it hurts.  And just get back up and keep rollin along.  


On a lighter note, but somewhat related I love my new bike. It is fantastic and really one of my favorite things. I love to get out and ride. Flying through the trails exploring the wilderness and getting to see this beautiful countryside. And of course taking in my fair share of bails! There is something to be said for getting out and riding, it is like an addiction almost. Feels so good. So surreal and peaceful. Sun shining down through the tree's. So quite even in the center of the city it is my getaway in the day to day and I am grateful for it. Now if only I could drag my ass to the mountains more and really get some good riding in!! 

 Oh how I Enjoi my Giant. 

Inspired.

Wow where has the time gone?
Seems like just yesterday it was spring.
Summer has come and gone and it barely took the time to say hello.
How rude!


So what exactly happened. Right life. I used to write about that ...
Interesting how it comes and goes inspiration to write hits when it does and well sometimes that doesn't happen for well apparently months at a time seeing as my last post was back in August. Whoops? Nah not a whoops, the whole point of writing isn't to force it but to let it happen when the inspiration hits you.  Many things inspire me some more then others.  Some simple as music and some would be much more complex.  We may not always have that inspiration we need, which can be without a doubt tough! But when one does have that inspiration  however  best watch out for there is no stopping them!


Now then I do believe an update would be in order seeing as I am here now.  It has been a busy summer... wait can call it summer even?  For technicalities we shall let it remain as such.  I digress. Where was I, right life back on track as it were. I have enjoyed the past year it has been an adventure with some good changes and well one of the best things was a certain lack of change oddly enough.  I have been extremely happy going into the office day in and day out.  We have been busy which I love and I can say without a doubt that I do indeed love my job. Lucked out finally finding what I was looking for. Somewhere I belong, am challenged and most importantly appreciated.  It is a great feeling to say the least.


Winter is fast approaching and I am excited for it. Work is keeping me busy. Life is good. Finding more reasons to smile every day.  Taking it day by day and just going with the flow making sure to enjoy life and those things that inspire us.


And with that I bid thee adieu until our next encounter.



 Inspired to Enjoi.

Bullion

Pigeon Lake 11'
Photo By: Me

Twenty one, feeling down
I tell you nothing with a thousand words
and I weaker get, with every step
I waste my money on compact disc's and staly fish
I can't remember the last time I did something that made
me feel alright longer than a few hours
if I only had the strength to make some muffins then I
swear that I would share them with you now.

Am I odd or am I not?
That's a question I spend time analyzing
I'm so soft, but still I'm not
living up to what people want me to be
cause I'm busy with me, myself and I
can't be understood by someone I don't know to well
so I'm shutting out the whole world just to play Nintendo
I've got these new games but I'm afraid you can't join me.

...These last few years I've been struggling
and I'm tired of keeping low profile
so now it's time to show that I'm alive...

I'm gonna change my life
Change my plans
Change my vans
Even start to dance now
Change my thoughts
Change my socks
Change my moves
Even change my Pro Fighter Q for you

No it's not for you
This one's just for me
This one's just for me Bullion




By Mellencolin.


Great song no? I definitely think so. It is so true though, whatever it is you do in life, you must do for you and you alone.  Now I am not talking simple things like being nice to others or helping others out, those are still very good things that we all must do if we want the world to be a better place. But I mean things for yourself personally, changes, goals, aspirations anything that you wish to achieve you must do so because you want to do it for yourself. Only then will you feel fully satisfied with those achievements. 


So do it all for you. 



 Enjoi it all for you.

On the road again

It seems summer has finally arrived, looking forward to it so.  It looks to be a busy one and then some, work is going full tilt to the point of turning away work. Which equals lots of hours! Funny how it works, either your broke with time to do anything but can't afford to or you have the money but don't have the time. At least at this point in my life anyways.  So for now I will work, the more the better! I do love being busy at work, makes the days fly by for sure.  


Well I will work and work, until June - for then I have my first vacation in the last 3 years! About damn time if you ask me. Plan for said week and a half off, a road trip of epic proportions! Short little jaunt down to Washington - which reminds me I gotta get my passport! Damn thing expired... Oh 6 Years ago now. Number of us shall take the trek down to Seattle, from there we join a select few (word is could be 1000) other European car owners for a lovely little drive to the town of Leavenworth.  Spend a few days there, then it's back to BC visit family for a few days enjoy the mountains, do some mountain biking then back home.  Probably end up being a 4000km round trip by the time I am done. Good thing I love to drive!  

And now it's back to work I go! 

 As always - Enjoi.

Don't forget to breathe

Big White 2006'
Photo By: Me of course

Too often I have found myself rushing into things. To eager, to quickly to call "all in"... Actually amazing I won any poker games during college come to think of it! I mean...  I was busy doing assignments, studying for exam's and other things of that nature...

All kidding aside, which i frankly do a lot. I think it is good, never want to be to serious, as that saying goes you'll die.  Wait no, that's not right - Oh yes never get out alive!  

Now here I am 25 years old, and starting to realize to just breathe. Slow it all down and not be in such a rush. There is so much I have to look forward to in my life and the road ahead of me. I know it will be a good one and so I will just breathe. Take in each moment and experience as they come my way. Enjoying every bit of life, the simple and the complex, the good and the bad. Always remembering to smile and make the most of it all. Something of which all of us should learn and of course I am too still learning the finer intricacies of it all. Learning to slow myself down, live for the moment as it were. Just breathe, take it all in and go with the flow. Be happy with who I am and with my life. Which I will admit I am quite happy, but I will always be learning, growing and reminding myself to enjoi it all.

Enjoi every breath.

We like to watch you laughing

Well the long weekend is upon us!
And I got a nice little surprise text today, my niece and nephew (along with my sister too of course) are on the road here from BC! 

I am very excited, love those two little ones.  Amazing I haven't actually written about them yet.  My little Lizzie Monster and Jack Attack as I call them. They can always brighten up the worst of days. Infectious little laughs they have. Lizzie is four now and Jack is two.  Every time I see them it amazes me how much they have grown and continue to grow. Feels like just yesterday that Lizzie was a tiny little baby (wow did I just say that,  isn't that what all the old timers say? Dang that makes me feel old and then some...) Suppose that's just how it goes eh? Needless to say I am so very happy to have a Niece and Nephew and one more on the way come September!  It's great I get all the enjoyment out of kids but none of the well major responsibilities life as an Uncle is great! Plus the amount of love little kids give is unreal and so unconditional its quite an amazing feeling! 


This weekend is gonna be a gooder for sure! Hitting up West Ed Amusment park, haven't done that in years! I don't even remember the last time I was on a rollercoaster they are such a rush! And well me being me I love rushes, this summer sky diving is on the list for sure! 

Now just to finish off work for the day already... Come on 5 o'clock! 


Until that time hits here are a few more pictures of these two kids who enrich my life so!

Ah Kids sure know how to Enjoi.

Oooh Upgrade

Well figured it was high time the blog got a bit of a facelift. Lighten it up make it a lil more cheery. Better reflection of myself really. I mean yeah the old one did look cool, but I am not really a dark person. Well I think anyways haha. 


So here we are April 14th, in the midst of a snow storm. Oh Alberta how you never cease to disappoint. Bit of randomness here today as my distraction level from work rises and I want to head home. Only one more day then it's the weekend! *grin* (stole that) Have my Professional practice exam on Saturday, should be easy peasy. Then the Edmonton Autoshow is on. Always fun to go check that out! Hopefully soon here I will be providing you lovely readers with some more of the 58' Part's list is growing it seems but I am still getting excited! I cannot wait to drive it.


Oi look's as though I got some work I still gotta do. So I leave you all now.

Enjoi all this lovely snow... In April. 

It's cold outside But ooh what a ride To the warmth of my igloo

Well its only half way through March, but due to unseasonably warm conditions here in the office, coupled with a good game of Extreme Ping Pong has brought upon us an early Slurpee season!  But as a Canadian is there such thing as a Slurpee season?  No no there really isn't, well for a true Canadian anyways. Now see here I am at a point where I could go into a deep philosophical discussion about being Canadian and what not... But nah I am to busy enjoying this Slurpee.

So drink a Slurpee its delicious.

Enjoi, Brain freeze? Ooowwww 

They will see us waving from such great Heights

Big White 06'
Photo by - Me

Friend of mine often has very good questions that he brings up and sparks good conversations between the two of us. Most recently goals and accomplishments, having a sense of fulfillment in life and being able to feel proud of where one is in life and where they are going.


Everyone has goals in their life, but I am sure much like myself there are many people out there who have these goals and have failed to accomplish them. Maybe not failed completely, but look back at when they wanted these goals complete. I know with myself many goals have been delayed due to life being well life. But that doesn't mean I have given up on them!


So how does one feel fulfilled, feel proud and things of this nature? Well of course every one varies each having their own individual need's in respect to fulfillment and feeling proud. Through out life this will change as well we grow and learn and move from one goal to the next. Regardless of what we achieve, what goals we conquer or not the biggest thing I have learned is being able to look back at it all and just accept it. I say accept it because in everyone's life there are moments we are proud of and happy with and some that we aren't and that is life in itself. Acceptance of our past is important, one must not dwell on what is in the past. (Can't say if someone does or doesn't but I know in all honesty that I have.) Once I learned to accept the things in my past that I wasn't to proud of I was able to be happier with my past and see that there was a lot that I was quite proud of and I did indeed achieve some pretty awesome things in my few years in this world thus far.


Through it all I suppose the biggest thing with fulfillment is finding out what works for you and what you need. It may or may not be easy, might learn right away what you need or it might take you some time. But in the end it will work out and you will know what you need. Like my friend says

"Do what you need to do to stay happy" 

Which couldn't be more true!

So do it, and Enjoi.

All the fun that we have

Daugaard, Denmark 2002
Photo by: Me

It's a little shot of 7 am as I sit here at my desk, looking out into the darkness that is out the window. I strongly fight the urge at this moment to go on a rant about my fellow Canadians complaining about the cold and they have never seen it this cold going into March... I will admit it is pretty chilly this morning. However I swear everyone forget how long and what winter is like as soon as summer rolls around... Oh wait I said I WASN'T going to rant or rave... So moving along good people. 


Perhaps its update time? Not a bad idea. It has been a good 8 months indeed, this place I find myself in day in and day out is one that I am quite happy with. I have enjoyed many jobs I have had over the years but this one just seems to have that little extra. Almost like a sense of family here. It is a pretty fantastic office everyone so laid back and easy going makes life so much better to love coming into work every day. I mean why else would I have woken up at 5 am today? Well maybe if the furnace broke... But in that case I would probably just freeze to death in my sleep and not have been the wiser!


Of course there is the enjoyment of extreme ping pong every day, happy people surrounding me, good bosses who like me and everyone else here has a definite good sense of humor. All added to the awesomeness that is my job and well life. But to the more serious side of work, I enjoy what I do, yes I really do - We have been busy and I love that fact, by the looks of it there isn't much signs of slowing down either! Probably the reason I am here so early its a preemptive strike against the massive work load ahead haha.


I could continue to ramble on for quite some time I am sure, however I shall restrain myself. But know life is good in all aspects good family, good friends and a good job. Definitely lucky to say the least.


Oh Oh I will add one more thing - The beetle has a heart!!! Yes just like the Tinman finally. And here it is! Beautifully old 1500cc Single Port engine! Many of you will probably look at this and go "Huh?" But now there is hope that come spring that the 58' will not be the best looking pushable beetle around as a good friend of mine would say.

Enjoi the good in life.