Personal Development
Kindness of a Stranger
A few days ago, Kyle went to the bank machine to do a withdrawal. While he was there, he overheard someone talking to his boss about getting an advance from the company as his account was on empty while he need $40 to complete a prescription for his daughter. He seemed really frustrated on the [...]
Kids are Back at School
Two weeks ago, I made the difficult decision of sending the kids back to school. The thing is that they were doing so well at home, Andrew and Matthew being so far ahead of their grade. It was a tough decision especially when were have already been home schooling after we arrived here in Ottawa.
Walking 2.5km to Chinese School
One of the first things we signed up for when we got to Ottawa was to sign the children for Chinese School. It is subsidised by the school board and cost only $10 for a 2.5 hour class every Saturday morning. What a great way to learn another language.
Going to the library in Ottawa
We have been here less than a week and we have already been to the library twice. It is great, being able to take the 10minute walk to the library.
Everything Happens for a Reason
With our move to Ottawa, we have decided to just rent a place. Having lived there before, we decided that the Carlingwood area is where we wanted to live. That area is close (walking distance) to the mall, grocery, library and church. There are many apartments there and so we decided that that would be [...]
Generosity of a Stranger
Monday morning, I went to Value Village (my green shopping) to do some shopping for the boys. They had a a 50% sale and Matthew wanted a pair of skates and needed a winter jacket. So off we went for some bargains.
Halloween Candy – Used a learning tool
It has been 2 weeks since Halloween and the candy/chips supply has dwindled quite a bit. Even though Kyle is not here for the loot! I think it is about 1/3 gone. Might be done before Christmas, before the next batch of candy gifts! I am not a big fan of giving the kids candy [...]
Kevin Spacey – Know What You Want
This is a great clip from Kevin Spacey about knowing what we want. Some great words of wisdom.
Choose Both
Have you ever heard of people talking about picking one or the other. Well I often think why is it just one or the other, why not choose both?
Happy 41st Birthday
So I am passed the 40th mark and am on to my 41st year. It has been an awesome year. I turned 40 last year in Georgia and watched the movies “17 again”. How appropriate. Sometimes I do feel 17 except when I feel the aches… he he he. Turning 41 is just another [...]
