Great weekend

What a great weekend, beside the fact that I had to work which I seem to doing all the time now.  I managed to get in an hour of sparring at the Kwoon with the group and that was fun, got a little feed back on my 5 techniques (always helpful).  Learned at lot about myself and my opponents.  We need to do that again.

Later that night I joined my family at the Lake with some friends and watched to fireworks.  It was amazing, we were situated in the right spot and had great visibility from our beach. 

On Sunday, we swan around the island in the morning, we wore our life jackets but the neighbours didn't, and it took about 40 mins for the trip.  One day I would like to be able to swim around the island without the life jacket.  Nice way to wake up and start the day.  Played and swan in the lake for the majority of  the day and I even managed to through in some Kung fu practise as well.

We also caught 11 fish, 10 walleye and 1 perch (the perch was Branden's first fish in 2 years, so he was pretty excited), that was awesome.

In the evening we went tubing.  That was a blast, I haven't done that in a while.


Today, I'm sore but well worth the fun at the Kwoon and the time with family.

Another week

Another week has passed, where did the time go? Lets see, worked at the Restaurant, did Mayoral duties, replace a dock, fixed a deck, practiced a little Kung fu, spent time with family and friends. Again, it's midnight and I'm trying to get a few things done (like this)before bed. With all the extra water the last couple of days, my work load has increaesed. I'm having to deal with residents regarding the water and why it got so high. I even did an interview for CBC, which aired on yesterday's news. That was kinda of interesting. As well, I have to deal with two insurance claims. Not like I didn't have enough things on my plate. Time for bed, 6am rolls around really fast when your tired.

It's summer

It's summer and the weather the last couple of days has been HOT and the entire next week is more of the same. I'm feeling the pain of being not prepared to summer. Last week we did some work on the boat dock. I put on some sun screen before we started but I forgot to reapply though out the day. My whole back is burnt :( Its summer so be aware, the sun is hot even if there is over cast.

Canada

Another week has come and gone. Its been a very busy week with everything. It was kinda cool to celebrate Canada day a day early. A little different but kinda cool when you really think about it. How many municipalities or people get to actually celebrate Canada day early? We here of early bday, annivsary or Christmas early but I've never heard of anybody doing Canada day early. I also went to Spruce Grove for their Canada day celebrations and the grand opening of Jubilee Park. The park was wonderful, big and full of open spaces and there are BBQ areas. This is going to be a well used park in Spruce Grove. The Canada day celebration were done in typical Spruce Grove fashion. So I'm guessing that I'm kinda special this week. Who else can say that they celebrated two Canada celebration? I feel really honored to be living in a country where we can celebrate our differences and be able to live in general harmony with every other Canadian. You hear some many stories about the opposite. Wish everyone can look past the qualities/traits that make us different but to focus on what makes us the same. We are more alike then we are different.

Beware of side effects

It's that time again.....golf season. I enjoy the sport and I try to get out for a few rounds a year. Every year I have the goal of getting better and ever year I don't get out enough to make difference . This year looks no different, I have played one 18 and one 9 hole round and have another 3 tournaments booked for the year. Hopefully, I can get one or two more rounds in but just not enough playing to get better. With the two rounds under my belt, I noticed a few things, I'm hitting the ball longer and staighter. How can this be? I know it's not the clubs or the numerous times I have already played. It's my Kung fu training! With my increase in flexibility and strength, I have inadvertently improved my golf game. Bonus! This was something I have been wanting to do for a while and now I'm starting to make progress through my commitment to another activity I really enjoy, Kung fu. Wonder what other things in my life has improved with my training. So beware of the side effects of your training, you may be pleasantly surprised.

What a busy week

What a busy week. I've been juggling a lot of things this week and I'm sure feeling tired tonight. One more day tomorrow and then a new week starts, but it doesn't look any easier. Good things Dara is great at taking care of the kids and making easier for me. I'm lucky to have her help and support. The last two weeks I've had to fly with AC jazz to a couple of meetings. I never noticed that we, the passengers, have lap belts but the cabin crew has a four point belt. Never noticed it but it kinda makes you go hmmmmmm?!

Just a posting

Had a good conference in Saskatoon, learned a little, visited a little, ate to much, drank a little, overall I'm a better elected official because of it. I learn more visiting and discussing issues with fellow Councillors, then I would have if I went to school for a month. I did manage to get a few reps in and swan twice but that was it. Didn't amount to too much training. With the decrease in exercise and increase in everything else, I've gained a couple of pounds from the conference as well. Time to right that ship in a hurry, I haven't regained my levels before my eye surgery and it's not going to get any easier. My schedule continues to fill in at an alarming rate.