It wasn't long before I was perusing ski passes, and fun outdoor equipment like these snowshoes. Now I didn't find what he was after, but I may have found a couple things that would please him and make me feel better too.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
More with Air Miles
I am pretty focused on travel and anytime I can go anywhere for free, or nearly free, I'm quite excited. Tonight my son asked if he could have a new snowboard. I replied that it wasn't in the budget right now. Of course I feel guilty for that answer, and then I started thinking creatively and took a look at the Air Miles site.
It wasn't long before I was perusing ski passes, and fun outdoor equipment like these snowshoes. Now I didn't find what he was after, but I may have found a couple things that would please him and make me feel better too.
It wasn't long before I was perusing ski passes, and fun outdoor equipment like these snowshoes. Now I didn't find what he was after, but I may have found a couple things that would please him and make me feel better too.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Things I didn't know...
Five years ago, there are many things I didn't know about myself. Things I could not have predicted. I should work on a big list, but right now I'll just share 3.
1) I didn't know how important my hockey family would be. The kids' teammates, parents and coaches are the people we spend the most time with. And, they are really great. They are so supportive of all the kids. I know if my child needed something.... anything, from $2 for juice or advice, or a kick in the rear, they would do it. And I would definitely do it for them and their kids. After a few years of the same core group growing together, I can really say this has improved my quality of life, sense of community and belonging.
2) A year is a long time. But it is absolutely nothing either. When you are stuck in the day to day, it can feel like nothing is accomplished, but when you reflect back on a year, it can seem like a lifetime ago. I really do think social media, like Facebook and Twitter have screwed with our sense of time. When we can receive updates from around the world, every hour, or even by the minute, it affects our sense of personal time and accomplishment. But so much of the information is white noise.
3) I didn't recognize 5 years ago that I'm a runner. Not in the literal sense. I wouldn't strap on sneakers and run unless someone scary was chasing me. But in the personality sense... I flee. When I stress, I want to flee/run/bolt/escape. I've read, that it's easier to change your location, than your life and that's why people travel. For me, I think that nails it. I have learnt that I LOVE travel. It's a passion. But I also don't think it's about the destination, or learning or exploring. I honestly think I can say it's my sanity break or my re-start button. Now, I don't think this is earth shattering, or unique but I'm glad to have recognized it.
1) I didn't know how important my hockey family would be. The kids' teammates, parents and coaches are the people we spend the most time with. And, they are really great. They are so supportive of all the kids. I know if my child needed something.... anything, from $2 for juice or advice, or a kick in the rear, they would do it. And I would definitely do it for them and their kids. After a few years of the same core group growing together, I can really say this has improved my quality of life, sense of community and belonging.
2) A year is a long time. But it is absolutely nothing either. When you are stuck in the day to day, it can feel like nothing is accomplished, but when you reflect back on a year, it can seem like a lifetime ago. I really do think social media, like Facebook and Twitter have screwed with our sense of time. When we can receive updates from around the world, every hour, or even by the minute, it affects our sense of personal time and accomplishment. But so much of the information is white noise.
3) I didn't recognize 5 years ago that I'm a runner. Not in the literal sense. I wouldn't strap on sneakers and run unless someone scary was chasing me. But in the personality sense... I flee. When I stress, I want to flee/run/bolt/escape. I've read, that it's easier to change your location, than your life and that's why people travel. For me, I think that nails it. I have learnt that I LOVE travel. It's a passion. But I also don't think it's about the destination, or learning or exploring. I honestly think I can say it's my sanity break or my re-start button. Now, I don't think this is earth shattering, or unique but I'm glad to have recognized it.
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