This is the first summer in three years that I haven't worked at the fire hall, and I have to admit, it almost doesn't feel like summer because of this. I miss the place, and I struggled with deciding whether or not I should go when the camp was running or just stay away. Then, two weeks ago I decided that it wasn't worth fighting against wanting to go and see everyone again, and waterball is the perfect day to go. So I bit the bullet and went in during a camp day, and I'm glad I did.
It was nice to go back, see everyone, share my pictures, see waterball, and talk with some of the new instructors. Also, I didn't feel out of place, which was a huge relief.
My heart was smiling today when I went to the fire hall and got to sit in the kitchen with some of my favourites from there, and just talk, show off my pictures, and joke around. It's not something overly exciting, but it was just right, and sometimes that's all it takes to get my heart smiling.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that. - Michael Leunig
I know I didn't post yesterday after just saying that I am going to post more frequently on here. But, I have a good reason for that! I had to go to my cousin's wedding. And while I could've posted before the wedding and said that my heart was smiling because I was going, I figured I'd wait until after and say that my heart was smiling during the ceremony. The weather held out, the location was beautiful, I got to see family and friends that I haven't seen in a while, but most importantly, I got to see two people who so clearly and obviously love one another get married. It was really an amazing and special ceremony, and my heart was smiling the whole time. I wish Tiff and Paul all the luck, happiness, and love in the world!
Now as for today's entry. The weather outside is awesome. So sunny, warm, and just all around great. After getting back home from the hotel where we stayed the night, I put on some shorts, some sun tan lotion, and grabbed David Copperfield to read while lounging out on the deck. Boy was my heart smiling! It's so nice to be able to literally and figuratively put your feet up and just chill out. Also, being that David Copperfield is so extremely long, it makes my heart smile every time I finish ten pages. However, I want to make sure that no one thinks I don't like the book, because I really do! It's probably one of my favourite Dickens' novels, and I'm at the part where Copperfield is returning to his old home and neighbourhood and trying to figure out what profession he wants to enter, which I can really relate to right now. It's just that the novel really is a long one, and I can sometimes get a little impatient. But I'm getting there!
Now as for today's entry. The weather outside is awesome. So sunny, warm, and just all around great. After getting back home from the hotel where we stayed the night, I put on some shorts, some sun tan lotion, and grabbed David Copperfield to read while lounging out on the deck. Boy was my heart smiling! It's so nice to be able to literally and figuratively put your feet up and just chill out. Also, being that David Copperfield is so extremely long, it makes my heart smile every time I finish ten pages. However, I want to make sure that no one thinks I don't like the book, because I really do! It's probably one of my favourite Dickens' novels, and I'm at the part where Copperfield is returning to his old home and neighbourhood and trying to figure out what profession he wants to enter, which I can really relate to right now. It's just that the novel really is a long one, and I can sometimes get a little impatient. But I'm getting there!
Friday, July 1, 2011
I wouldn't let someone take my Canadian citizenship from me for anything - Jim Kale of the Guess Who
I know I've been horrible with this, but I do have an excuse. At the time I seemed to drop off the face of the planet till now, I was finishing university, moving back home, volunteering in Swaziland for a month, and now settling back into life. So it's been a bit busy and hectic for me, and some things were forgotten, and other things were simply put to the side for a little bit. But I'm back now, and most likely to stay!
And what better day to be back then July 1st? I woke up in the morning and my heart was smiling for the simple fact that today is Canada Day! It's not every day that we really sit back and think about where we live and what that means for us, so it's nice to have one day a year where we can do just that. And trust me, we have a lot of things to be happy about!
Whenever and where ever I travel to, I'm always proud to say that I am Canadian. I have been incredibly lucky to have been born into such an awesome country with such great things such as health care and (free) education. I'm incredibly lucky to live in a country where I feel safe to say in public that I'm not happy with all of the policies and politics that have been going on. I can discuss my dissatisfaction in public, can petition and protest for change. I live in a country that encourages free speech, freedom of religion (including the freedom to be nonreligious), open dialogues, peace keeping, and even same-sex marriage.
At the end of the day, I've been very lucky. Canada is an awesome country. A place to be proud of coming from, and I only hope that this country continues to be that way.
Today my heart smiles to see Canadians out in the streets of their own country being proud to say that they are Canadian.
And what better day to be back then July 1st? I woke up in the morning and my heart was smiling for the simple fact that today is Canada Day! It's not every day that we really sit back and think about where we live and what that means for us, so it's nice to have one day a year where we can do just that. And trust me, we have a lot of things to be happy about!
Whenever and where ever I travel to, I'm always proud to say that I am Canadian. I have been incredibly lucky to have been born into such an awesome country with such great things such as health care and (free) education. I'm incredibly lucky to live in a country where I feel safe to say in public that I'm not happy with all of the policies and politics that have been going on. I can discuss my dissatisfaction in public, can petition and protest for change. I live in a country that encourages free speech, freedom of religion (including the freedom to be nonreligious), open dialogues, peace keeping, and even same-sex marriage.
At the end of the day, I've been very lucky. Canada is an awesome country. A place to be proud of coming from, and I only hope that this country continues to be that way.
Today my heart smiles to see Canadians out in the streets of their own country being proud to say that they are Canadian.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Every day you spend without a smile, is a lost day. - Author Unknown
I have been horrible at this lately because I have had a ton of things come up. I finished school, I moved back home, had a yard sale, and am getting ready to go home Swaziland for a month!
So I've decided to start with Tuesday and work my way to today.
On Tuesday, my heart was smiling when I met up with a friend that I haven't seen since December. We had delicious (and cheap!) Caribbean food, and was able to catch up on each other's life.
Wednesday was a simple day, and my heart was smiling when my sister watched television with me even though she wanted to go to bed. It was nice to know that she was doing something that I knew she didn't want to do just because she knew I wanted her to.
Today my heart was smiling when I was sitting outside in the sun with my sister while she was potting some plants. I also had a smiling heart when my mother and I watched videos of where I'm volunteering.
So I've decided to start with Tuesday and work my way to today.
On Tuesday, my heart was smiling when I met up with a friend that I haven't seen since December. We had delicious (and cheap!) Caribbean food, and was able to catch up on each other's life.
Wednesday was a simple day, and my heart was smiling when my sister watched television with me even though she wanted to go to bed. It was nice to know that she was doing something that I knew she didn't want to do just because she knew I wanted her to.
Today my heart was smiling when I was sitting outside in the sun with my sister while she was potting some plants. I also had a smiling heart when my mother and I watched videos of where I'm volunteering.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Beauty is power; a smile is its sword. - Charles Reade
My heart was smiling today when I put down my pen at the end of my last exam of the year!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Books had instant replay long before televised sports. - Bern Williams
After graduating in April, I will no longer be able to work at my part-time job since it's for students. I've worked at the same place for four years now, and have become really attached to the people I work with, so leaving will be difficult. I've decided that I want to thank each of the classes by buying them a book (or in some cases, books), but it was a bit hard to decide what to get the toddler and junior rooms. Today, while wandering around the book store, the idea finally came to me: Curious George! My heart was smiling today while I was looking through the Curious George section and picked out two of my favourite Curious George soft covers and my favourite Curious George hard book. It'll be nice to share with the children one of my favourite characters in literature.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. - Author Unknown
I'm pretty sure I've said this before, but I love reading. There's nothing like a good book to get lost in, to temporarily put reality on hold while I read about another world. Last weekend I bought a book that I was waiting to come out in soft cover, and have been loving it ever since. My heart was smiling this morning while I was reading Jasper Ffordes "Shades of Grey" in bed with my cat curled up beside me.
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