Deep within, I know that the only thing that's truly important is being in alignment with Spirit. Therefore, anything that's not of Spirit, such as fear, Illness, worry, shame, anger, and the like is not worthy of my attention.
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. John and Joann's Wedding Day on December 28, 2006
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Kimberely, BC, Canada
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. Jasper, BC, Canada December 31st - Waiting for the New Year with a party can you tell where I am?
Wednesday, 01 November 2006 Seattle, Washington, USA Early Morning (Freezing!)
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Wednesday, 01 November 2006 Ron and I will be back on the road again today
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Wednesday, 01 November 2006 Somewhere in Washington. Ron and I were on our way back to Canada
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Thursday, 02 November 2006 Fernie, BC
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Thursday, 02 November 2006 Fernie, BC
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Thursday, 02 November 2006 Fernie, BC, Canada
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Friday, 03 November 2006 Luke - Driving
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Monday, 06 November 2006
forgot my cooler inside the car. It was freezing cold last night. next morning, the lid came off! some of the pop cans exploded from the freezing temperature.
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Monday, 06 November 2006 Frank - Ron's dad watching cowboy shows on tv
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Monday, 06 November 2006 my day off
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Friday, 10 November 2006 my ID picture
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 thats my white car. the van belongs to luke
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 decided to go for a walk today
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 this is where i get the mail. it's 7 minutes walk from where i live
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 25 minutes into my walk
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 30 minutes into my walk
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 40 minutes into my walk (now in the kimberley business district)
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 40 minutes into my walk
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 Saint Mary's Church, Cranbrook, BC, Canada (events at the hall downstairs)
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Saturday, 11 November 2006 pinoy party. Luke feeling out of place i think
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Tuesday, 14 November 2006 me waving at you!
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Tuesday, 14 November 2006 sooo cold
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Tuesday, 14 November 2006 my 31st birthday today
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Tuesday, 14 November 2006 take out dinner - my birthday dinner, ron's treat! I'm so happy!
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Thursday, 16 November 2006 ron goes to the hospital for leg surgery
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Friday, 17 November 2006 ron resting his leg from the operation at his home in elko
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Sunday, 19 November 2006 my birthday cake - a party for me
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Sunday, 19 November 2006 The Birthday Party
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Thursday, 23 November 2006 ron, freddy and kuya ben
Saturday, 25 November 2006 I only had $150 in the bank. But I bought snow boots today - $79.99. i didn't want to spend money, but my feet were always freezing..
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Saturday, 25 November 2006 didn't want to buy these either ($25.22). my feet were always freezing. even inside the house so what the heck - that's just money! But Jeez! everything is so expensive!
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Saturday, 25 November 2006
The Platzl (where local events are held) had something going on
tonight. It was the lighting of the christmas lights. I've never been
to one before, so I decided to take my camera and see even if I was
just by myself.
Here are snow queens (or whatever) they were so friendly! Everyone
there was happy (I was just a pair of eyes. Not so excited about
anything these days)
anyways, CHEEEZEEEE!!!
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Saturday, 25 November 2006 Fire dancers - buti nalang walang nasunog!
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Saturday, 25 November 2006 Christmas Carols.
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Saturday, 25 November 2006
Ayan ang mga tao - mga pamilya, mag babarkada etc.. lahat
magkakakilala. ako lang ang out of place. hehehe. Hindi ako at home sa
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Saturday, 25 November 2006 Paalis na ako ng Platzl. ang lungkot naman. Samantalang ang daming tao doon - heto ako...eeeeeeeeeeeeee. Kainis.
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Saturday, 25 November 2006 ayan uwi nanaman ako. Laging mag-isa. soot ko ang bago kong snow boots kaya lang malamig parin... I have to buy winter socks too I guess. Yosi nalang ako ng Marlboro Gold. (Regalo ni Joann sa akin nung B-day ko galing sa sister nyang nakapag bakasyon sa Pinas)
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Tuesday, 28 November 2006 i don't like winter - it makes me feel like sleeping all the time. it's depressing weather!
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Tuesday, 28 November 2006 shovel out in the snow 10 minutes and i got ice on my keys. i couldn't get them off! they were frozen!
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Tuesday, 28 November 2006 then my car has to be plugged in so I can start my car when i need to. it's been -20C for 4 days now.
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Tuesday, 28 November 2006 then ofcorse there's always snow to shovel.
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Thursday, 30 November 2006 hanging out with ron and his dad
"Every single person who's drifted in and out of your life is a part of your divinely chosen experience. As you move into the world of inspiration, you'll find it easy - and even necessary - to give thanks for all these people, and to take serious note of what they brought you" - Dr. Wayne Dyer
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September 2, 2006 ; 5:57 PM Nelson City, BC, Canada . . . . . . .
September 3, 2006 ; 2:14PM Nelson City, BC, Canada
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September 5, 2006 ; 7:58 AM On my way back to work from my day off
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September 8, 2006 Friday at 7:28AM Chatting with my brother Timothy and Lito and My sister in-law ate Imee. Mama's Yahoo Messenger Icon was Online. Mama was tired that day. She went to work and got so worn out.
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Mama got checked in the Hospital yesterday night (September 15, 2006). Today is September 16, 2006 Saturday 7:00 AM and headed to Calgary to work. I got called by Luke saying he needed me to go there. So with Ron's help, off we go. . . . . . . .
September 16, 2006 On the Road again. Mama is always on my mind. Really worried about her being sick but knowing she will be doing ok. I was just talking to her recently and she was going to be just fine. Prayers to God please let my Mom be OK.
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It was on September 18, 2006 - Mama had just passed away at 7AM in the hospital. I couldn't think normal for a quite a long time. I find myself in shock and disbelief and silent tears just kept flowing endlessly. Never have I felt so much pain and sorrow in my entire life. I couldn't fly to the US. I didn't have a visa! I was like losing my mind. I didn't know what to do. My life was falling apart. I called the US Embassy right away. I had to see mama. . . . . . .
September 22, 2006 at 10:22 PM I got an emergency appointment at the US Embassy in Vancouver and was finally given a VISA that same day - 4 days after mama had passed away. Everything suddelnly seems surreal at moments and I found out that will be like that for days to come.
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September 22, 2006 Looking down at San Diego from the airplane. I see the place where she spent the last 6 years of her life. My dear mama, we never even got to do the things we have always planned on doing together in San Diego. The sadness and regrets I had. If only I had worked harder on getting a visa last year then maybe we could have done all those. Once again, it seems like everything is surreal. This must be just a bad dream. I go blank. I am there but not really there. Like a zombie I was - sitting there filled with regrets and sadness.
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September 25, 2006 Mama's funeral. I had no desire whatsoever to take photos that day. I saw mama's dead body for the first time in a brown casket. I looked at it and had to tell myself that that is no longer my mom. That was just her body. Mama's essence lives on. The presence of her physical death was too painful for me to deal with. Thanks to my cousin Michelle for taking the camera. It now helps me deal with the reality of mama's passing.
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September 26, 2007 Mama's Burial Service was at the Alpine cemetary. It was a bright and sunny day. It was peaceful and serene day. It felt like summer. I could ever hear the birds chirp. In my mind I know that mama wants me to be happy now. I could almost feel the warmth of her hug and her love telling me she is in a much better place away from all the pain and suffering. That I must let her go now.
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September 26, 2007 We buried mama's ashes into the ground. Surreal as it felt to me, I had to snap out of it. Beside her grave I quietly whispered my goodbye to her and thanked her for all the love that she has given me and everyone else. I thanked her life that she had unselfishly shared with me and my family. I asked her to help me heal. I will miss her so much. That I will never ever forget you and the love you have taught me. I will always love you mama. Someday we will be together again all in God's perfect time.
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September 28, 2006 Flying back to Canada - I look out to the clouds and think that mama is back with God and now on a different level of her journey. Her physical journey has come to pass. She had now graduated and now on a much much higher level surrounded by the love of God. It must be beautiful there where she is now. She only lived 56 years.
My family members and relatives in the US who have given me so much love and support when I was at my weakest. I love you all!
This Month I had the opportunity to get away for an 11 day Vacation with Ron in Vancouver. It was my first time to visit that spectacular city. I had so much fun! I also experimented with my hair and found out I had more hair than I imagined! *chuckle*
Here's myself with cornrow braids. After a week, I just had to have it unbraided & when they undid them, "POOF!!!!" my hair went. It actually looked to me like afro hair and I just asked the stylist to make it look like that instead of cutting it plain short.
Vancouver, BC
Tuesday, August 01, 2006.
Big Hugs, & Much Love,
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Tuesday, August 01, 2006 Well after the hairstylist revised my suggestion about afro look, This is what she came up with. To me it looked so new! I've never seen myself with so much hair that it is actually fun! To think I was going to cut it really short minutes ago. Now I am glad I didn't. Oh! I am so Vain! I deserve it after nearly 2 years of not caring what I looked like!
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. . . . . . . Tuesday, August 01, 2006 Inside the tower at the viewing area. Vancouver is so interesting
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 Next day - went biking at Stanley Park! It was refreshing! lots of beautiful people just enjoying the summer. Loved watching people and the sights.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 Me and the Light House
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 Stanley Park. Biking was fun. Ron took this picture after we had an ice cream break.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 From left : David, Michael, Kerry (sitting) , Ron & Shawn. Photo taken after we had dinner out and just before we headed down to the bayto watch fireworks.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 edgar and ron getting along just fine thank you
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 down by the bay people were waiting for the fireworks display. It was very dark when i took this picture. I had to take this photo at slow shutter speed so details could come up instead of just darkness. I couldn't quite get itt right. my hands were just too unsteady. The pics I took with the tripod was not as interesting.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 I sat there looking up to the sky at this magnificent display of lighs for half an hourt. It was so beautiful with classical music playing in the background that it nearly made me cry. It was a good time to pray and be thankful to be alive.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 People watching the fireworks from their seaside apartments/condos
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Thursday, August 03, 2006 Next Day - Ron and I Take the Ferry to Vancouver Island. Here is Ron looking out from the ferry to the ocean along with other passengers
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Thursday, August 03, 2006 First stop after getting off the ferry - Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC. Such gorgeous place! Loved it! Too many tourists though. Everyone taking photos!!
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Thursday, August 03, 2006 Butchart Gardens - So Beautiful!!!
Here is their website: http://www.butchartgardens.com/
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Thursday, August 03, 2006 Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC
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Thursday, August 03, 2006 The City of Victoria, BC 2nd stop : Dinner by the Victoria Docking Area.
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Thursday, August 03, 2006 City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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. . . . . . . Thursday, August 03, 2006 City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 3rd Stop: Watch street performers by the bay. Just lovely. Just feels like today the world was specially made for me.
. . . . . . . Thursday, August 03, 2006 By the Parliament Building, City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Friday, August 04, 2006 City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Next Day - Breakfast on an outdoor cafe.
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Friday, August 04, 2006 City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The Wax Museum - They look like dead people.
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Friday, August 04, 2006 City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Parliament Building That morning with Bag Pipes and Trumpets playing. Wonderful sunny morning!
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Friday, August 04, 2006 Next : Get on the ferry and get Back to Vancouver. Bye bye Victoria & Vancouver Island! Here you see passengers enjoying the sun.
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Friday, August 04, 2006 We enjoyed staying by the view deck as the ferry crossed the ocean. Out there you do not feel as dizzy. Loved the breeze!!
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Friday, August 04, 2006 A Lady Looking out to the sea.
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Friday, August 04, 2006 The Deck
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Friday, August 04, 2006 We arrived in Vancouver around 10PM. Walked around awhile and rested for the evening. Another wonderful day.
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Saturday, August 05, 2006 Next Day - Instead of biking - we went walking all around Stanley Park. Great exercise. We needed to burn calories from all the food that we've been eating!. Here is a photo from when we started our walk by the Bay
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Saturday, August 05, 2006 Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
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Saturday, August 05, 2006 Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada (That's Vancouver City behind me)
. . . . . . . Saturday, August 05, 2006 English Bay, Vancouver City, Canada. Eric, Richard & Ron By the bay. People all over the city waiting for the fireworks display. THis will be the 2nd fireworks display that I will be seeing in this Vacation. By the time I took this picture, my feet were killing me. We walked 9 miles!
. . . . . . . Saturday, August 05, 2006 The Crowd by the sea. English Bay, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
. . . . . . . Sunday, August 06, 2006 Next Day - Gay Pride Parade. It was fun! Party Party everywhere. Vancouver City, BC, Canada
. . . . . . . Sunday, August 06, 2006 Vancouver City, BC, Canada. After the gay pride parade - had my picture taken with one of the parade entertainers
. . . . . . . Saturday, August 05, 2006 Edgar, Ron & Martin - sitting on a quiet city street eating take out chinese food. All the restaurants were packed with people. It was refreshing just sitting in the shade outside away from the crowd.
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. . . . . . . Tuesday, August 08, 2006 English Bay, Vancouver BC, Canada. Sat by the bay and watched the reflection of city lights by the water. So beautiful! Oh! My life is brillant!
. . . . . . . Wednesday, August 09, 2006 Close to English Bay, Vancouver BC, Canada. 2:00 AM on the last evening of our stay in Vancouver. Tomorrow morning we will be on the road again - go visit Jay and Dennis in Chilliwack. Party (with Jay, Dennis, Mike, Ron and Kevin!!!) and Stay the night and leave the next day back to normal life. Kinda makes me sad. Vacation is coming to an end.
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Thursday, August 10, 2006 Chiliwack, BC, Canada. FRIENDS: (from left top row) Edgar, Ron, Michael, Kevin & The Hosts (seated) Dennis and Jay. We had a great party the night before. Ron and I didn't buy enough beer though. Hmmm. *chuckle* Thanks for a great party Dennis & Jay! It was fantastic!
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Thursday, August 10, 2006 Chiliwack, BC, Canada
Things to do today:
1. Leave by 2:30pm and Drive to Kimberley (11 hours). 2. Switch to "Get Back to Work" mode
I drove only 3 hours while Ron drove the rest of the way. Ron (with Mike) dropped me off in Kimberley at 2:30AM (I had to work right away) , and Ron still had to drive an Hour and 15 from there to Elko. We were all exhausted after. Back to reality.
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. . . . . . . Friday, August 11, 2006 On the road and back to the real world. It was an 11 hour++ drive. But we all had fun. Vacation is over. Now back to my old routine. Work Work Work.
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August 20, 2006 , 11:00 AM Fernie, BC, Canada. Today we went to hike Mount Fernie. We started at around 10:30 AM. Here you see from the left Michael, Ron and Dino taking a breather.
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August 20, 2006 1:29 PM Here you see Dino struggling (as we all were) to get up to the top.
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August 20, 2006 , 2:25 PM This was the view from the top of Mount Fernie.
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August 20, 2006 , 5:00 PM Midway going down Mount Fernie, I realized that I just have to take a shot portraying the hike. I had Ron look back at me to make it look like he was on his way up (but when this photo was taken we were actually on our way down the mountain)
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August 20, 2006, 5:04 PM I just had to have this picture taken. Right behind me is the town of Fernie. That is where Ron was born and where Michael's house is. Going down is hard on the legs. Got to keep my balance. Because the climb is steep, I just had to focus on the ground ahead of me to keep from getting shaky.
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August 20, 2006 at 6:43 PM Here is a picture of Ron ahead of me when we finally got closer to the base of the mountain. Here the mountain is no longer as steep as you can see, but I remember my legs were starting to buckle a bit. Those walking sticks do help when the legs are getting weaker. When we got to the bottom where we started off we were all so happy! It was a whole day's hike. Then we went for a beer, Dropped Mike and Dino off and drove back to Elko. What a great day off! Thank you God!
Hope you are all doing well and good Enjoy the 1st entry to my other friendster account (I opened this just so I could post pictures for free). I Hope you enjoy this months pictures.
Big Hugs,
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006 This is one of my favorite food places. It is called 3 & 93 Dairy Bar. It is called that because its located right at the crossing of Highway 3 & 93. . . . . . . .
3 & 93 Ice Cream, Burgers & fries!~ Highway 93 heads down to the south of the border to Montana, USA. This place makes the best hamburgers and fries (I don't eat that much anymore though). This is a free commercial ad right here because I love the place!
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Calgary Moon
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Friday, July 07, 2006 Today we went to Calgary to Pick up Luke's friend from Nigeria. He never arrived.
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Travellers. Lives change in this airport
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Friday, July 07, 2006 This is what it looks like inside the Calgary Airport. The last time I was here was when I arrived from the Philippines back in late Oct 2004. Luke is the one wearing the red shirt.
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Friday, July 07, 2006 The Meeting Place for the passengers and whoever is picking them up in the airport
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Friday, July 08, 2006 Time to leave. Been waiting for hours. No show. It is 1:08 AM. Paying for the parking fee. Both tired and exhausted.
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Saturday, July 08, 2006 Today Luke wanted me to experience the Banff Gondolas. To ride it costs $23.50 per adult. He paid for my ticket. The thing is that Luke started to tighten up (he couldn't move) midway up to the viewdeck. It was all work after that. I managed to take some pictures though.
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Saturday, July 08, 2006 Midway to the top of the mountain!. . . . . . .
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Saturday, July 08, 2006 A photo I took as we were heading back to Kimberley
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Saturday, July 08, 2006
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Saturday, July 08, 2006 That's Banff right below.
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Friday, July 14, 2006 At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006
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Friday, July 14, 2006 At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006
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Friday, July 14, 2006 Walking today and saw this
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Friday, July 14, 2006 Took this shot when I went walking for my exercise
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Friday, July 14, 2006 At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006
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Friday, July 14, 2006 At the Kimberley Platzl. Accordion Festival 2006
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Sunday, July 16, 2006 A Birthday party for Joann & Pam
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Sunday, July 16, 2006 A Birthday party for Joann & Pam
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Sunday, July 16, 2006 The Birthday Girls
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Monday, July 17, 2006 Went driving alone at dawn. My quiet moments with God
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006 I had no plans of swimming today. Just felt like going out for a drive. Saw this lake and thought I might just hang out there while I smoke my cigarette. The water looked so inviting. Since I had the place all to myself, I went skinny dipping! It was so empowering. So free and one with nature. You should try it sometime! Very therapeutic!
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Thursday, July 20, 2006 Taken as a front seat passenger in Ron's car. We were on our way to Fernie.
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Saturday, July 22, 2006 Kimberley Parade
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Saturday, July 22, 2006 Kimberley Parade
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Saturday, July 22, 2006 Kimberley Parade
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Sunday, July 23, 2006 I actually wrote an article for a Catholic Newsletter upon the request of Father Beloso. He asked me to write about my life as a live-in caregiver. My initial reaction was "father! Ako? isang makasalanang tao, hindi ako devout Catholic at church goer - magsusulat para sa isang Catholic newsletter? Ok lang kayo?" My article got published.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006 My very low moments. Sometimes I feel trapped. Then again don't we all? The truth is - It is sometimes very challenging being a live-in caregiver. (Jeez what am I saying? this is a very dis-empowering thought). I get these feelings sometimes.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Kyla & Edgar. I wanted to cut my hair short. Then someone suggested I should just have it braided. And so I did that. It was a brand new experience. It's so cool! Perfect for the summer. Kyla did my hair.
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Thursday, July 27, 2006 I lost about 10 lbs this month. Been watching what I ate. I thought, If I felt trapped, that meant I forgot that I had options. So my other options were now to choose to feel better, to lose weight instead of gaining more & have fun with my hair instead of getting tired of it! It's good to remember that I have options. So enough complaining and start doing something about it EDGAR!!!
I just learned today that my mom has colon cancer. PLEASE TAKE A QUIET MOMENT NOW TO PRAY for the SPEEDY recovery of my mother - Digna Evelyn Simpson that she may be healed from this illness. I love my mother so much. Finding out about this news was the most painful thing ever. Thank you. Your prayers will be appreciated. Take care Mama! I love you! You'll get through this. You have my love, support and prayers.
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Saint Marys Lake
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Joanne & Rossini wanted their pictures taken today. I drove them around looking for an ideal location and found this road by Saint Mary's Lake
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Saturday, June 03, 2006 Joanne Agabayani Model
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Cranbrook Airport Sunday, June 04, 2006
Ron & Michael. Michael was off to Vancouver. We saw him off the airport. He was so excited.
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Cranbrook, BC Sunday, June 04, 2006
This is a picture of Ron next to my 1993 Chevrolet Lumina (Luma na!)
This one replaces the other car I had lost this February when I crashed into a slushy road near White Swan Lake, BC.
It was Raining the day I got to drive my 2nd car for the first time. Nice to have my own car again!
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Sunday, June 04, 2006
Helen's Car - That same day, I returned Helen's car to her (this is where she lives). I had her car & gave her driving lessons. She passed! Great Job!
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Lake Wasa Friday, June 09, 2006
It was a hot day that day. I decided to go to the park and Roller Blade. My feet were tired. I sat by a bench and decided that I take a picture of what was in front of me.
01. Ask for what you want. 02. Be who you say you are. 03. Care about others. 04. Dare to live your dreams. 05. Ease through the day. 06. Find the best fit. 07. Give to another. 08. Hug a friend. 09. Inspire someone to greatness. 10. Jump over a boundary. 11. Kick a bad habit. 12. Leap across a fear. 13. Mention something uplifting. 14. Never say never. 15. Open your mind and heart. 16. Pursue your innermost passions. 17. Quit complaining. 18. Restore your smile. 19. Set your sights high. 20. Trust yourself. 21. Use all the day. 22. Value everything. 23. Wait until it feels right. 24. Xpress yourself. 25. Yank weeds from your mental garden. 26. Zoom into the now.
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ABC Restaurant, Cranbrook BC Saturday, June 10, 2006
Frank Fisher - Waiting for Lunch
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Elko, BC Sunday, June 11, 2006
Mr. Ronald Grant Fisher
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Elko, BC Monday, June 12, 2006
It was on this day exactly a year ago when I met Ron for the first time. We have been together since. This is a 100 page photo album that I was working on that day (in secret) as an anniversary gift for him. Time flies fast when you are having fun. It was a photo diary of all the things we did together for the whole year. It was wonderful making it. Ron loved it.
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My Room, Kimberley BC Friday, June 16, 2006
Pay Check. I don't make much money. But I am proud of what I do.
Frank and Ron meeting members of the Filipino community.
Growing old is inevitable; growing up is optional.
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Ron Driving. Myself in the back seat. It was a hot day today. The party was great, but Frank was getting tired, so off we go. Home to Elko.
We do not remember days, but moments. Life moves too fast, so enjoy your precious moments.
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It's all right to sit on your "pity pot" every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.
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There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.
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. . . . . . . Inside an Ambulance, Heading to Emergency Tuesday, June 27, 2006
We were on our way to Edmonton to see the doctor. Luke got so tight on our way that we had to call 911. Bummer.... I've done this so many times - I think I have become an expert.
. . . . . . . Invermere Hospital, BC Tuesday, June 27, 2006
A few hours later, Luke was ok again. Debbie came to pick us up. We then proceed to travel to Edmonton.
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When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. We must be still so God can untangle the knot.
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. . . . . . . West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta Wednesday, June 28, 2006
It was no different from the Malls in Metro Manila, except this one had Indoor water resort. Too bad I didn't have much time exploring the area. I was only there 1.5 hours.
. . . . . . . Edmonton Transit Center, Edmonton, Alberta Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Dear God: I have a problem. It's me.
. . . . . . . Heading Back to Kimberley Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Now Leaving Edmonton. Debbie Driving; Luke Navigating
. . . . . . . Big Horn Motel, Hinton, Alberta Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Too long a trip for Luke. We needed to stop for the night.This picture was taken around 10:00 at night. This time of the year the sun set's really late on this part of the world. We plan to resume travelling by tommorow. It was a long day. We were all tired. It was Debbie's Bday today. We forgot. She didn't say anything.
. . . . . . . Jasper, Alberta Thursday, June 29, 2006
Next day, we are back on the road again. I took this picture while we were having breakfast in Jasper, Alberta. It was a really warm day.
Nothing is real to you until you experience it; otherwise it's just hearsay.
. . . . . . . The Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Alberta Thursday, June 29, 2006
Today we passed by the most beautiful road in the world. Debbie was rushing home - didn't care for the sights. She said she didn't like travelling. She who has the wheels has the power. Bummer. We couldn't slow down to enjoy the sights. That's not the way to live!
Do the math. Count your blessings.
. . . . . . . The Fairmont Chateu Lake Louise, AB Thursday, June 29, 2006
SHE IS EITHER A JAPANESE FASHION MODEL/ACTRESS
They were doing a photo shoot that day on this Japanese Celebrity. A photography and fashion team that served as our amusement as we wait for our lunch to be served.
. . . . . . . The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, AB Thursday, June 29, 2006
A Golden Wedding Anniversary.
This couple so happened to be sitting there enjoying the afternoon. I so happen to be seated in front of them. This was a picture not to be missed. I got their address and will send a printed copy of their photo as a token of appreciation.
I was in a most spectacular place today. It was extraordinary.
for more info, check out: http://www.fairmont.com/lakelouise/
. . . . . . . Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada Thursday, June 29, 2006
I didn't even have time to put my feet in the water. Debbie was rushing. Such a heavenly place. Too bad I was with the wrong company. Next time I will make sure I have more time so I can smell the roses and breathe the fresh lakeside air. I hate it when people rush about and can't slow down. They miss all the good stuff!
But all was good anyway. I have nothing to complain about. I am lucky and I am thankful.
That's my update for now. Please pray for my mom. Take care! God Bless You! ( I Love you ma!)
Big Hugs,
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Anyone can use these pictures but only with my consent. If you need any of them, please ask permission by e-mailing me - Edgar Lorenzo F. Nievera Thanks
I've decided to Include Famous Quotes on this Month's Photos. _______________________
A Self Portrait - From Spring to Summer
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"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once and a while, you could miss it." Ferris Bueller
"Life is a joke. The only way to survive it is to find the right punchline." Becky Alunan ______________________________
The Reality Of Mickey Mouse
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"The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind." James Truslow Adams ______________________________
This is the view as I sat quietly on a corner of a pool in Fairmont Hot Springs. The warmth of the water and the view of the cool mountains sure was refreshing.
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"How amazing it is to be alive! Anyone who lives and breathes and puts both feet on the ground, What possible reason could he have for envying the gods?" Paul Claudel ______________________________
Kootenay Bikers
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"Remember this,--that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life." Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
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Kootenay Bikers
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"Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love - and to put its trust in life." Joseph Conrad ______________________________
Summer Flowers
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"Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity." Edwin Hubbel Chapin
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Helen's Car
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"What would it be like if you lived each day, each breath, as a work of art in progress? Imagine that you are a Masterpiece unfolding, every second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath." Thomas Crum
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The Deadly Bear
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"Remember this,--that very little is needed to make a happy life." Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
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Mr. Bear: Hmmm ... FOOD!
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Every morning is a fresh beginning. Every day is the world made new. Today is a new day. Today is my world made new. I have lived all my life up to this moment, to come to this day. This moment--this day--is as good as any moment in all eternity. I shall make of this day--each moment of this day--a heaven on earth. This is my day of opportunity." Dan Custer ______________________________
Beast Friend - A Taxidermist's Work
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"Life's two Great Questions: Why me? and What do I do now?" William L. DeAndrea ______________________________
View From My Special Place. Marysville, British Columbia
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"What is life? An illusion, a shadow, a story, And the greatest good is little enough: for all life is a dream, and dreams themselves are only dreams." Pedro Calderon de la Barca
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Mike & Ron, Boston Pizza, Fernie BC
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"If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things." Emily Elizabeth Dickinson ______________________________
Neon Pattern - Boston Pizza, Fernie BC
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"I think these difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way and that so many things that one goes around worrying about are of no importance whatsoever." Isak Dinesen
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Fernie, BC - An Old Street
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"Life is not a static thing. The only people who do not change their minds are incomptetents in asylums, who can't are those in cemeteries." Everett McKinley Dirksen
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Sidewalk Patterns - Fernie BC
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"As a rule, he or she who has the most information will have the greatest success in life." Benjamin "Dizzy" Disraeli
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It's a joke for F*** You - No Such University Exist
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"The secret of man's being is not only to live but to have something to live for." Feodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky
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On the Road to Calgary
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"Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, 'This is the real me,' and when you have found that attitude, follow it." James Truslow Adams
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Bugs on the Windshield
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"My life is a simple thing that would interest no one. It is a known fact that I was born and that is all that is necessary." Albert Einstein
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Sitting on a park in Calgary
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"How strange is the lot of us mortals! Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he senses it. But without deeper reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people." Albert Einstein
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On a Bus - Heading back to Kimberley (I'm in the picture, can you find me?)
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"The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone." George Eliot ______________________________
Rushing Vehicle - A view from my seat
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"It seems to me we can never give up longing And wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, And we must hunger after them." George Eliot
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A Canadian Bus Driver
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"One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year." Ralph Waldo Emerson ______________________________
The Purple Cauliflower
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"The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose." Kahlil Gibran ______________________________
Ron & Beverly
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"Life is a festival only to the wise." Ralph Waldo Emerson ______________________________
Overlooking Calgary - Our Special Place
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"The good and the wise lead quiet lives." Euripides ______________________________
Paul in his Apartment, Calgary, AB, Canada
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"No man is a failure who is enjoying life." William Faulkner ______________________________
The End of A Concert
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"I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it." Harry Emerson Fosdick
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Calgary Night
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"My life is music. And in some vague, mysterious, and subconscious way, I have always been driven by a taut inner spring which has propelled me to almost compulsively reach for perfection in music, often--in fact, mostly--at the expense of everything else in my life." Stan Getz ______________________________
The Concert was Spectacular
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"We all live with the objective of being happy, our lives are all different and yet the same." Anne Frank ______________________________
Mini Me
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"Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts." Nikki Giovanni ______________________________
Hard to Imagine in North America
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"Character develops itself in the stream of life." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ______________________________
Ron on an Alberta Highway
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"Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ______________________________
Ron & The Electric Fence I Got Zapped. Hmmm Tingly
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The secret to life lies in the quality and purity of every thought we keep.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
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"Our lives improve only when we take chances -- and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves." Walter Anderson ______________________________
Edgar & Ron
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"When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large"
Geoffrey F. Abert
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The Crowsnest Mountain
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"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature." Marcus Aelius Aurelius
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"...solitude is such a potential thing. We hear voices in solitude, we never hear in the hurry and turmoil of life; we receive counsels and comforts, we get under no other condition..." Amelia Barr ______________________________
The Basement Window to My Room
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"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." Sir James Matthew Barrie ______________________________
Dandelions Abloom
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"A dream can be nurtured over years and years and then flourish rapidly. . . . Be patient. It will happen for you. Sooner or later, life will get weary of beating on you and holding the door shut on you, and then it will let you in and throw you a real party!" Les(ter Louis) Brown ______________________________
Luke's House (I Live in the Basment)
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"Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside yourself." Jacob Bigelow ______________________________
A Self Portrait in May
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"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods." Aristotle ______________________________
Helen, Joanne & Edgar - Cranbrook, BC, Canada
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"To make the right choices in life, you have to get in touch with your soul. To do this, you need to experience solitude, which most people are afraid of, because in the silence you hear the truth and know the solutions." Deepak K. Chopra ______________________________
Wilfred Nieva
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I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the quotes. Like most quotes - easier said than done...we all just have to rememeber to keep practicing. Sometimes we forget certain things and we fall, but we all have the right to make mistakes and correct them. These pictures are what I've seen and experienced this month. Please e-mail and keep in touch or leave comments!
Someday all the things that we worry about today won't even matter. . . . . . and the things we hold on to so dearly will be gone. . . . . (That's what this once snowman reminded me of)
Hello! Wishing you a great month of May! As usual, here I am again with my monthly greeeting card of photos to answer everyone's common
question "Kamusta ka na?" (How are you?).
Overall, I am fine. Thanks for asking (for those who bothered to ask that is - hehehe). Please keep the e-mails coming. Everyone seems to be fading away from me. This month, I only got 7 e-mails. The rest of it were forwarded messages, with no personal effort put in them (I consider them junk e-mails). One thing is for sure. Only time will tell who my true friends are. (My Drama - Boo Hoo).
(a note: 2/27/2007 - I have since grown up from this. I just realised what I was saying (that I didn't know I was actually saying then) "If my friends do not e-mail me, that I am no longer worthy of their friendship. That they are not true friends of mine" That's crap. My self worth is not going to be based on how often others think of me or email me but what I think of myself as worthy regardless of. Otherwise it should be called otherworth)
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02. Baker Street, Cranbrook My employer on one of those good days, walking about and enjoying the fine weather.
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03. Cigarette Break They could have been twins
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04. Frozen lake Jim Smiths Lake. Frozen. Took this while taking a break from Helen's Driving Lessons. Taken in the early evening.
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05. Wilfred's Bday Sunday - April 9, 2006 He turned 23 (actually it's 32).
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06. Joanne's Place Saturday - April 15, 2006 Helen , Wilfred & Joanne
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07. First Bloom Weds - April 19, 2006
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08. Bonfire with Joanne
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09. My Favorite Retreat Weds - April 19, 2006 (My Day Off)
This is where I hang out (by myself usually) when the weather allows. I sit there and watch the town of Marysville just below. This is my special place, where I read, or go deep in thought & Recharge. Joanne wanted to see where it was and so I took her there and we built a bonfire to keep ourselves warm.
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10. My Retreat Friday - April 21, 2006 (taking a break)
I have no care what I look like anymore. I've settled into what is most comfortable. I look at this picture and see how I try so hard to make the most out of everything.
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11. Jim Smiths Lake Sat - Apr 22, 2006 (Afternoon) No longer frozen.
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12. Reflections
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13. Scenes From My Life (April 2005) Apr 23, 2006 (A year later)
Exactly a year ago, I went driving to Nelson all alone. Back then, I thought, had I someone special to share this trip with, It would be so much better. On this trip, I have Ron. Wish granted. I Inserted pictures of that trip last year as you can see. How time flies. How things have changed. How I've grown.
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14. Kootenay Lake
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15.Gray Creek, BC, Canada
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16. On a Souveneir Shop Gray Creek, BC, Canada
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17. Waiting for the Ferry Crawford Bay, BC
This is the longest FREE ferry in North America
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18. Mr. Chipmunk
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19. Osprey 2000 (that's the name of the oncoming ferry) camera clicker on my left hand
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20. Ready to Unload
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21. Crossing the Lake
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22. View from the Ferry
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23. Welcome to Nelson City
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24. Look up!
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25. I AM THANKFUL
For the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me, and not out with someone else.
for the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato, because he is home with me and not out at the bars.
For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes because it means he is at home, not on the streets.
For the taxes i pay because it means i am employed.
For the mess to clean after a party because it means i have been surrounded by friends.
For the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means i have enough to eat.
For my shadow that watches me work because it means i am out in the sunshine
For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing because it means i have a home.
For all the complaining i hear about the government because it means we have freedom of speech.
For the parking spot i find at the far end of the parking lot because it means i am capable of walking and i have been blessed with transportation.
For my huge heating bill because it means i am warm.
For the lady behind me in church who sings off key ! Because it means i can hear.
For the pile of laundry and ironing because it means i have clothes to wear.
For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means i have been capable of working hard.
For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means i am alive.
Note: a forwarded message received this march from marie salvador. Thanks
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26. Tall Ron
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27. Downtown Nelson
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28. Downtown Nelson
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29. Myself as A Filipino Tourist
Taken the next day, after we arrived in Nelson. Last night Ron and I partied and got ourselves drunk. It was a great get away from work. This city felt like Baguio City. That's why i love Nelson! I could imagine myself living here.
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30. A Leather Shop Billboard
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31. The Side Walk Bench My feet are tired from walking around. That bench gave me a break.
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32. Nelson City Hall
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33. Yellow Truck
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34. Outdoor Cafe
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35. Ron
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36. Ron & Edgar on a sidewalk cafe
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37. Blue & Green
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38. Green on Blue
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39. Fortune Cookie Caps
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40. Edgar & His Camera Subject: Edgar taking a picture of the flower Photo by: Ron Fisher
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41. "The" Flower Photo by: Edgar Nievera
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42. I Love You In Filipino, that is what it means. One of the things Ron learned to say to me.
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43. Ferry Ride Back To Mundane Living Mon - Apr 24, 2006
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44. I am Happy Photo by: Ron
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45. Vacation Get-away Over? Monday - Apr 24, 2006
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46. The Captain & Our Reflection
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47. The Deep & Cold World
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48. Enjoying the Ride - Photo by: Ron
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49. Wyndell, BC
When will you e-mail me? I get fewer and fewer e-mails each month. As time moves on, it feels as if everyone is just fading away. I try & keep in touch but everyone is just so busy with their own lives.
March was been interesting for me. Here is my photo journal to answer all the "Kamusta ka na?" questions for this month. Overall, I am fine. Thanks for asking.
Here's a snap shot I took of Ron in a Hill in Elko where we went for a walk on my Day-off. Snow is melting but it's still cold. Season's starting to change again. Soon, Spring will be here.
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Saturday, March 4, 2006
From that hill, we have a view of where Ron works. Ron's house is only 5 Minutes away from his work at the Saw Mill in Elko. This is a view of Tembec Co. which processes lumber. It employs a lot of people in the area.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Today is work day. Here I am sitting inside the car waiting for Luke to come back from the Bank in Cranbrook. He was unable to drive himself there today, so I had to drive for him. Sometimes, I think it is interesting to watch the world from a rear view mirror.
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Thursday, March 9, 2006
A cold day. Here is a frozen lake starting to melt. This is why winter makes people depressed. Just look at that. All Frozen!. But hey! The snow is melting!
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Thursday, March 9, 2006 The snow slowly seeps to the ground. Soon it will be spring.
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Sunday, March 12, 2006. An early dinner with friends (from left) Wilfred, Helen, Joann, Myself & Ron in a Chinese restaurant in Cranbrook called LUCKY STAR. Chinese food is closest to Filipino food. Rice! yummy!
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Monday, March 13, 2006 . Today Joann, Wilfred and Myself went Skiing. It was my first time riding the chair lift and skiing the 5 KM. main run. What a glorious feeling. It gave me such high. I've never been happier!
(Photo courtesy of Kimberley Alpine Resort)
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Monday, March 13, 2006
This is what it looked like from the top of the Ski Hill. (For me it was so high it should be called Ski Mountain instead). After a one time lesson from a professional instructor last January, and learning to ski on my own on 2 separate occasions at the Bunny hill & Learner's area last February, I finally made it to the top. The view was spectacular! Ok. Now that I am here, the problem is on how to go down. I cross my fingers and ski away with Joann & Wilfred. All of us are new skiers.
(Photo courtesy of Kimberley Alpine Resort. Thank you!)
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Monday, March 13, 2006
Getting to the bottom of the hill after 35 minutes the first time was a terrific feeling! That moment, when you know you have reached the bottom to safety gives you such high that you want to ride the chair lift over and over again. Skiing the first time at the biggest hill is a challenge ofcorse. I slipped, and turned and lost my balance at least 7 times. The run is about 5 kms long. I fall and slip, get up and ski again and again.
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(Photo courtesy of Kimberley Alpine Resort)
Monday, March 13, 2006 Here is the actual shot from that day. I did not bring my camera with me up the ski hill because I was afraid i would break it. So The pictures i posted here I got from the Kimberley Alpine Resort.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2006 I took this picture on Baker Steet. I was taking a break from teaching Wilfred how to drive that evening. I wish I could spend more time to teach Wilfred so he can start driving on his own soon. But for now. It's practice Practice practice. *sigh* I wish I could be in Baguio right now and back. but that's just make believe ofcorse.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2006 On a sea food restaurant in Cranbrook - Joey's Only. The sign on the fish tank read " This tank is home of POOKIE the paku". Hmmm , a fish named POOKIE. Interesting. I have a nickname for her. It's "KIKI napaku". It's a Filipino joke ofcorse and I don't expect North Americans to understand the humor. In the Philippines Pookie means . . . . a woman's ______________.
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Saturday, March 18, 2006 Here is Penelope (Ate Pam's sister) on her welcome to Canada party at Saint Mary's Hall in Cranbrook. I was able to get some hours off from work to attend the party. So fun!
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Saturday, March 18, 2006
Penelope's party. The Filipino community had so much fun, Dancing, Karaoke and Filipino food. Those 3 hours were great! For a few hours, I felt as if I was back in the Philippines. For now this is the closest I could get to home.
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Saturday, March 18, 2006
After helping clean up the hall and everyone has left, I take a photo of the venue from outside. It was so quiet outside. A sudden shift in mood. From partying & laughing with friends, here is peace and quiet and a bit of loneliness trying desperately to creep in. Being the positive person that I am, I won't let that feeling come in. There's no room in my heart for that.
I drive alone in Luke's car back to Kimberley, half an hour away. Listening to the radio & watching out for deer. This would be like driving from Baguio to La union 1.5 hours away. But in Canada, you have good highways & driving speed up to 100 kms per hour. Speed sure makes a difference.
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Next day, the sun was shining and I decided I wanted to go outdoors for a walk. It is in walks like these that I get to pray and just de-stress myself. I asked Dr. Wilfred what I could take to combat feeling of fatigue and weakness from broken sleep and he told me to take vitamin c. I started taking them and with the dosage recommended, I do feel better. I feel stronger! Thanks Wilfred!
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Horses on a late winter afternoon.
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Sunday, March 19, 2006
The ROCKY MOUNTAINS of British Columbia.
Here I am just walking about in the afternoon enjoying this wonderful view which was to me so long ago was quite unreal. But it is real. And I am here.
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Robins come during the spring. I've never noticed any of them during the winter. Here is a lucky shot I took with my 10x optical zoom lens.
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Sunday, March 19, 2006
After walking half an hour, I decided to turn around & head back to Luke's house which has been my quarter for 17 months now. Up ahead towards it , you can see the ski hill which is only a few minutes drive away.
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Roadside snow melting away. Yes snow get's dirty.
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Rural Life in Kimberley, BC
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The afternoon blew cold mountain breeze on me as I walked the back country roads of Kimberley, British Columbia. Here I am, listening to sound of my feet. My soul aches and once again my thoughts run deep..... searching for answers to endless questions that haunt me. I dig deeper and these thoughts stood out to remind me how as humans we have a lot of work to do. Perhaps endless.
I walk in silence and sadness. Feeling helpless as the world turns and time moves on. The afternoon sun sets and darkness comes as I push my legs onward to home... and i realize... I do not know where it is or do I even have one?. What lies ahead, I do not know. I bow my head. I am at the mercy of God. He will take care of me. I am tired. So tired.
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A forgotten house from a century ago. Once a family might have lived there. Like their home, they too must have passed on, leaving behind only traces of what it would have been like back then. I look at this and wonder what the real story was.
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In Canada, Humans, Dogs, Horses and Cows are bigger by far compared to Philippine's version of the same. But this time, I found the chicken's were not any better. The Farm Life of Kimberley. Where I live, farm life is all around me.
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The Barn
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Trees lined up my path. All tall and grand reaching up to the blue skies but not quite. If trees had feelings, they must have so much patience & peace. Sometimes I have more respect for them than I do some people. but shhhh... let's keep that between us shall we?
If trees had something to say about human beings, I wonder... what if..... WHAT IF .... this is what they had to say:
The Degeneration of Humanity Self-righteous People All Over the World Intolerance Of Sinners Yet Sinning Everyday Recognizing The Sins Of Others But Blind To Ones Own Preaching Without Practice Faith Without Action Hypocrisies So Widespread Fooling And Lying To Oneself Closed Minds In The Name Of Religion Killing In The Name Of Faith Lack of Understanding. Refusal to Learn. Unthinking Aimless Pointless Lack Of Direction Noisy Minds Noisy Mouths Anger Disrespect. Abuse Love Only With Conditions Closed Hearts Unforgiving Hatred Greed Envy Refusal To Take Responsibility For Self Pride. Disrespect. Selfishness Lack of substance Life Without Meaning
Stupid Stupid Human beings Everywhere!
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 19, 2006
Here is a shot of the same barn but from afar.
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 19, 2006
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 19, 2006
Here are two Horses looking right at me with intense curiosity.
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 19, 2006
Arrived at Luke's. My quarters is at the basement. I have access to the house from the back door. I like this set-up because I have my privacy. The basement is all to myself and a separate entrance/exit as well.
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 19, 2006
I walked 2 hours today. My feet were aching. So I layed down on my back on 3 feet of snow that's just starting to melt. From there I took a photo of the house (the one you just saw) and decided to take my own snap shot! After lying there for 5 minutes my toushe was freezing. I better get up fast or could risk getting sick.
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 19, 2006
My aching feet. It sure feels wonderful lying down on the snow and looking up to the blue skies. Makes me feel so alive and thankful. Yes, you don't have to tell me. I know my fashion sense is pretty much zero.
. . . . . . . Monday, March 20, 2006
Today is my 3rd day off for the month. Today, I decided to go back skiing again. Since Wilfred's camera was smaller, it's risk of getting damaged is less compared to mine. We used his digital camera and took our own pictures. Finally! My skiing has improved 5x today. Now I know the moves and feel more confident. I can now control my speed and direction and just glide away down the hill.
. . . . . . . Monday, March 20, 2006
Here is a solo shot of Joann. We started skiing together from the magic carpet, to the Bunny Hill, The T-lift (all beginner's area) and finally the Chair Lift (where regular skier's go)! I'm so proud of Joann!
. . . . . . . Monday, March 20, 2006
Wilfred, Jasmin and Joann Gliding away! so much fun!!!!!
. . . . . . . Monday, March 20, 2006
Wilfred & Jasmin. Here was a steep run way. But we all went through it. It was exhilarating. WARNING: Just make sure you don't crash into trees or you are dead!
. . . . . . . Monday, March 20, 2006
Jasmin, Myself & Wilfred
. . . . . . . Monday, March 20, 2006
After the skiing, I went to Ron's in Elko. He prepared a nice dinner for his his Dad, Myself and him. Here is Ron giving me a comical look with a toothpick in his mouth. I told him to pretend tobe a fish for a while. This is how the photo turned out. Red wine... & Dizzy
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 26, 2006
Today is my 4th day off for March. Here is Joann in Jasmin's car and we are all headed to Elko for Dinner. I love my friends.
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 26, 2006
The road to Ron's House. Driving 100 kms/hour is only 40 minutes away from Cranbrook and 1 hour 15 minutes from Kimberley. I feel so happy that my friends are also Ron's friends now.
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 26, 2006
With Ron driving his car and Myself as a passenger, I had to take this photo of the Car Joann & Helen were in. I think it's interesting.
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 26, 2006
Joann Driving & Helen as the Passenger. I think they knew I was taking their picture. Looks like they were smiling for the camera!
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 26, 2006
We've arrived in Ron's House in Elko. Here is a snap shot of all of us (from left) Joann, Ron, Frank (Ron's dad), Myself & Helen. The Dinner was superb!
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Sunday, March 26, 2006
After the party was done, here is Ron goofing around with beer can holders. I asked him to pose for the camera & here is what I got. Ha ha ha ha. It sure was a great day! I guess everyone had fun just as well! What a great day off!
. . . . . . . Sunday, March 26, 2006
Today I volunteered to help Joann move to her new apartment in Kimberley. It's a beautiful apartment with lot's of light and privacy. I think Joann is going to be really happy with this new place of hers. Good luck Joann!
. . . . . . . Friday, March 31, 2006
I really appreciate all the e-mails I got for the month of March. Sending my love to all of you my friends and family. I hope April will be wonderful! Life is good.
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