For the past few months, I've been checking cottages out, on-line and in person. I had a mental checklist and a budget. After 3 or 4 months of searching, I made my first offer today.
I don't want to jinx anything, but I'd like to get this one. If I don't, it's not a big deal, I'll keep looking. I'm proud of myself for making an offer though...it's a big step.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Week 29 - Winning & Having Fun
I didn't have a goal in mind at the beginning of the week, but knew I'd be playing No Borders with Mule on Saturday and Sunday. After getting off to a rocky, 0-4 start on Saturday, I went out Sunday with one thing on my mind: have fun!
The change of attitude did wonders for my game, and Mule went 3-0 to with the Sean Green Cup. High-light of the weekend, and my ulty career so far, was catching universe point against Magma in the semis to make it into the final.
It might have taken me over 4 years of ultimate to realize that having fun and winning are compatible, but it's a great lesson to learn.
The change of attitude did wonders for my game, and Mule went 3-0 to with the Sean Green Cup. High-light of the weekend, and my ulty career so far, was catching universe point against Magma in the semis to make it into the final.
It might have taken me over 4 years of ultimate to realize that having fun and winning are compatible, but it's a great lesson to learn.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Week 28 - Paying it Forward
Having recently read the novel Pay it Foward, years after seeing the movie, I was on the lookout to commit a "random act of kindness". While still choosing a kind deed, while in Vancouver, I was given a ticket to a Vancouver Canadians baseball team by an elderly gentleman who happened to have an extra.
Fast forward to last Friday at Bluesfest, where due to a friend buying a pass for the festival, two other people backing out, and another person being afraid of a little rain, I found myself in the possession of an extra ticket. Along the Ottawa River Parkway, music lovers listen to the shows outside the fence. I decided to 'pay it forward' by giving one such individual my extra ticket. It felt great to bring a smile to someone's face, and help make their day. This was definitely one of my favourite weeks yet :)
Fast forward to last Friday at Bluesfest, where due to a friend buying a pass for the festival, two other people backing out, and another person being afraid of a little rain, I found myself in the possession of an extra ticket. Along the Ottawa River Parkway, music lovers listen to the shows outside the fence. I decided to 'pay it forward' by giving one such individual my extra ticket. It felt great to bring a smile to someone's face, and help make their day. This was definitely one of my favourite weeks yet :)
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Week 27 - Cabless in Vancouver
This week's goal was to stear clear of cabs in Vancouver. After spending a small fortune on cabs in Europe, I decided to save money by using Vancouver's public transit system.
Upon arriving in Vancouver, I bought a set of 10 tickets for $21.50 (regular price is $2.50 per trip). After 4 days in Vancouver, and just one trip to the airport to go tomorrow, I still have 3 tickets! Even better, I didn't break down and take any cabs. Having Internet access in the hotels has helped a bunch, as has Translink's trip planner.
Not sure what I'll be up to next week, likely something to get my pain-chocolat expanding belly back in shape.
Upon arriving in Vancouver, I bought a set of 10 tickets for $21.50 (regular price is $2.50 per trip). After 4 days in Vancouver, and just one trip to the airport to go tomorrow, I still have 3 tickets! Even better, I didn't break down and take any cabs. Having Internet access in the hotels has helped a bunch, as has Translink's trip planner.
Not sure what I'll be up to next week, likely something to get my pain-chocolat expanding belly back in shape.
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