2009

Welcome 2010, I think:(
I started 2009 not being very optimistic, and as it ends I am very optimistic. During 2009, I lost a lot and gained so much,
I felt a lot of sadness, and lots of joy,
I empathized, sympathized, regretted, and celebrated,
I saw couple places for the first time, hung out with love ones and met new lives,
I read many books, articles, and blogs,
I wrote a little, I learned a lot more french.
I found many inspirations but lost a great role model.
I do want to welcome 2010 with open arms and say good-bye to 2009 but I hesitate because it means I will never get my greatest loss as of today back.

a super living thing

The planet is changing because it is alive,
It breathes like the living things it sustains,
It goes through cycles like the climate,
It is influenced by the living things it interacts with,
It will flourish if it is cared for,
It will die if it is abused.

You are who You are and so are those you love and hate

We are all products of our environment(s), experiences and determination, this is why some friendships and or relationships ends. This is why we form new friendships and relationships. People need to interact with one other and to do so most are drawn to others with similar experiences, interests and determination. So don't be shock if you see a friend or relative bonding with someone with whom you cannot connect with, because in order for that friend or relative to be their true self, in order for that friend or relative to be whole they need that interaction.

Happy Turkey day

Happy Turkey day to those celebrating thanksgiving. For me it depends on where I am at and who whom I'm with, I normally use this break from work or school as an opportunity to rest or pay someone a visit. Tomorrow I will be driving down to Virgina to visit with one of my Dad's sister and one of her kids and his family.

I guess I will be with family that is actually celebrating so I guess I will be celebrating thanksgiving.


A prochain fois!!!

Montreal-

Mon week-end a Montreal a ete tres bon. J’ai pu poser quelques questions en francais. J’ai regarde deux l’emission d’enfant a la televison et j’ai compris l’emission un peu. Montreal est une ville tres belle. Il y a beaucoup a y faire et voir. J’ai tourne la ville et la vue du Mont-Royal est incroyable. Je tenir a grimper a Mont-Royal la prochaine fois que je visite Montreal.

English:
My weekend in Montreal was very good. I was able to ask few questions in French. I watched two children's television programs and I understood the show a bit. Montreal is a very beautiful city. There is a lot to do and see there. I toured the city and the view from Mount Royal is incredible and the next time I am eager to climb Mont-Royal when I visit Montreal.

Why I hate this time of the year ( NOV, DEC)

OMG, it is starting, everywhere I look, I see signs asking me to please give to this and that cause, every moment soliciting emails, I go home to what I hope will be solitude only to find mails waiting for me from organizations who have gotten my emails from others I have donated to. Not only that, my Per Diem job ( one that I have been hoping to fade out) expects me to cover all their available shift especially around holiday as if I do not deserve time holiday break just as their regular staff. Even when I told them I was over-worked and that I could only do 15 hours next month, they responded thanking me and then added if I would consider working at another house 25 min away ( yeah for the same lousy 9 dollars an hour before tax, gas not included),; dudette I already told you I dont want to drive that far..

In the breakroom at my full time job their are 3 or 4 posters asking for people to support some cause, in the lobby they have three different places to donate coats, food, toys. And soon I will be getting an email from my company asking me if I would love to continue my contribution to their charity program. Also since I am a Red Cross volunteer, I have to be available in case the weather becomes disatrous.

Giving and donating feels worthless this time to me, not that I do it for the feeling of self worth, shopping for gifts feels pointless because I am question whether the gifts are really appreciated because we all know damn well it is not the thought that counts, it the type of gift. I have seen people scuff at Christmas Santa gifts, I have heard that people do demand different gift than the one the received.
I don't even what to imgine what's going on in the malls right now..

Everyone seem to want something and all I want is peace.

On my mind

It is very frustrating to be professional in an unprofessional environment
Trying not to judge others by the standards I set for myself is a feat in itself at times
Training the clueless is something I would not attempt
For my sanity, I will choose to ignore solicitation from inappropriate men
It is difficult to stay indoors working when the sun is illuminating the world outside
After a year and two months I am still flabbergasted by my favorite singer/person comment to me when we met
Finding time to read, study French, blog and relax is difficult when working 60 plus hours a week
I believe the world will change in 2012 but not in the Armageddon way people fear
I don’t like the holiday season because people get greedy and phony
I am not a traditionalist, I crave change and worship creativity
For someone like me who love hearing different views, I choose Twitter over facebook.. I don't really care to see pictures of babies and drunk events