I am currently working on one of my Bucket List items ~ getting my Bachelor of Education degree through the University of Alberta. I am in my fourth week & the crunch is starting. Assignments & mid-terms starting next week. We are doing 16 week courses in 8 weeks. You can only imagine the crunch. Do I have a life, well a little but I think some of my extended family are having a harder time getting used to my "unavailability". My spouse & son are fine with it, they support me & don't demand anything of me. So glad they can take care of themselves, hee hee.
I'm in the 3rd year of the four year program and this is a specialized professional degree. Wish me "good studying" not luck because it has nothing to do with it ~ it's a lot of discipline, focus, & determination ~ "keeping you eye on the prize" so to speak.
We are asked to journal our experiences in this program, I'm still trying to decide if I am going to use my blog as one method. Not sure yet, we'll see.
I hope you are living your dream and not just dreaming it.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Bucket List Item ~ COMPLETED
SKYDIVING
Well this was an experience so worth it, especially accomplishing it with my son & nephew. It gave me the permission to go after my dreams & keep moving forward. Just doing that "Leap of Faith" is so FREEING. I just can't explain or destribe it enough, it was a Personal Unique Experience".
The other great appreciation was my mom, spouse, & sister in-law were there to share in the joy! These are sure memories I will share with my grandchildren...but I think this experience released the WILD Side of my son... he's addicted :). He says he's going to get his skydiving license & I might just do it with him. Mother & Son DUO (belly laugh).
Here are a few pics to enjoy.......so what R U doing to experience LIFE & test your limits......hmmmmmm.....can't do it sitting in front of this computer :).
Well this was an experience so worth it, especially accomplishing it with my son & nephew. It gave me the permission to go after my dreams & keep moving forward. Just doing that "Leap of Faith" is so FREEING. I just can't explain or destribe it enough, it was a Personal Unique Experience".
The other great appreciation was my mom, spouse, & sister in-law were there to share in the joy! These are sure memories I will share with my grandchildren...but I think this experience released the WILD Side of my son... he's addicted :). He says he's going to get his skydiving license & I might just do it with him. Mother & Son DUO (belly laugh).
Here are a few pics to enjoy.......so what R U doing to experience LIFE & test your limits......hmmmmmm.....can't do it sitting in front of this computer :).
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Greatest Day of My Life - Wednesday, May 7, 1986
Can you guess what day this was.....hmmm. This is when the Creator honored me by lending me one of his greatest creations to love, honor, respect, and cherish ~ Germain Ian Houle. This was the day my son was born at 4:13AM in Edmonton, AB at the Charles Campsell Hospital 24 yrs ago on a warm & sunny day.
He comes from two very strong families and I believe has many special gifts waiting to be released on the world. The Creator chose Germain to be my only gift but before I knew this many years later, I still tried my best to raise him & always remember in my heart he is "a gift" & I had to treat him as such. I never claimed perfection but I did give my best....after all this kid didn't come with instructions, hee hee!
This is my day to honor my son! I was so happy I got to bring you home on a Sunday on Mother's Day in 1986.
As your mother, I do & will always wish for you to follow your heart and strive to be the best you can be. Like I always told you, I am not your friend but your mother. Therefore, my job is raise you to be a strong & productive member of society sharing & caring your heart with you where ever you go. Your job, as my son, is to exceed me! You are after all "Geronimo" as your late capan, Ralph Cardinal used to call you.
Last but not least, always be proud of where you come from. Honor all your relations my son...carry them with you in your heart for they will guide you!
He comes from two very strong families and I believe has many special gifts waiting to be released on the world. The Creator chose Germain to be my only gift but before I knew this many years later, I still tried my best to raise him & always remember in my heart he is "a gift" & I had to treat him as such. I never claimed perfection but I did give my best....after all this kid didn't come with instructions, hee hee!
This is my day to honor my son! I was so happy I got to bring you home on a Sunday on Mother's Day in 1986.
As your mother, I do & will always wish for you to follow your heart and strive to be the best you can be. Like I always told you, I am not your friend but your mother. Therefore, my job is raise you to be a strong & productive member of society sharing & caring your heart with you where ever you go. Your job, as my son, is to exceed me! You are after all "Geronimo" as your late capan, Ralph Cardinal used to call you.
Last but not least, always be proud of where you come from. Honor all your relations my son...carry them with you in your heart for they will guide you!
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