Something that is tough living so far away from home (roughly 4,500 km actually) is that I don't really get home much and usually have to make a decision between going home in the summer…
How Poor Are You?
Not in terms of money...but in terms of life. Take this quote: The poor man is not he who is without a cent, but he who is without a dream So I ask you...what's your…
Difference Between What You Want To Do…and What…
I watched The Rookie a few weeks ago; a movie starring Dennis Quaid. In it, Dennis plays the role of a teacher who chose a career and a family over baseball. However, years later he…
Compromise – Necessary in Any Relationship
Compromise isn't a bad thing. Although it can be, the type of compromise I'm talking about is healthy compromise. First of all, what does compromise mean? According to Merriam Webster online, the definition which I…
Knowing You’re Happy – Without ‘Settling’
How do you know if you're doing the right things in order to be happy? How do you know if you're doing the right job? How do you know if you have the right friends?…
Doing Good for Others aka Volunteering
To be or not to be...that is the question. When it comes to volunteering and helping others, it most certainly is. I strongly believe that there are 2 types of people who volunteer - those…
For Those Who “Hate” Bands/Types of Music
Everyone I know listens to music and loves at least one genre. There are also many people who hate certain types of music (some examples of people I know are country and heavy metal haters).…
Clutter In Your Life – You Make the…
How much clutter do you have in your life? I'm not just talking about possessions. What about your friends? How many of them suck the energy from you? Friends can either give you energy or…
Clarity of Focus
How often in life have you had a project on the go and another one came along that seemed more appealing? How often have you met someone who seemed totally awesome and then you met…
Problem – When it depends on marketing and…
So I have an issue with the problem of charities, causes and companies who make a difference yet their success depends on their ability to market. If you’ve read Freakonomics, you can get a bit of…
A List of Some Awesome Things
Sweet potato fries. Tri-ominos. Good friends. Cute puppies. Good music. Ultimate frisbee. Water. More good friends.
Greatest Thing Ever…1 Cent Ribs
Seriously. Every Wednesday at the Joyce on 4th in Calgary. There are other places too (all owned by the same group of owners). But what a fantastic idea. 1 cent ribs. And then of course they…