I like the little things.

I like how you turn up the radio when my favorite songs come on and just let me groove. =D

Quote of the day.

There are really not enough words that can truly define love, but actions and the way you live can explain love in better ways than you have ever imagined.

Quote of the day.

Hate the sin, but love the sinner - Gandhi

I believe in you.

Some of the 4 most important words you can say to someone else is "I believe in you." The concept behind those words are so simple yet they hold so much power.

By saying "I believe in you" you are making the statement that you are willing to stand in their corner and battle behind them, helping them heal from their cuts and bruises and giving them encouragement along the way.

Saying those words, you give the recipient of those words the power to push through their struggles and continue onwards. The most common thought we have when we are down is that we're all alone and there is no one else who has experienced what we have. No one who will understand us, no one cares enough to understand what we're going through.

Empower your friends to get through the tough times in their lives, be there ever step of the way, you never know when they will return the favor. The worst you can do is walk away. Tell them that "You believe in them." You believe that they will get through this tough time, yes, it's possible that you don't understand what they are going through and you have never yourself experienced anything like it before but that you are there if they need you and that you believe in them.

In the mean time, I believe in you. =)

I like the little things.

I like how your hand feels in my hand.

I like the little things.

I like the way your eyes shine when you laugh.

Quote of the day.

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Author Unknown

Random Useless Fact

• A group of frogs is called an army.
• A group of rhinos is called a crash.
• A group of kangaroos is called a mob.
• A group of whales is called a pod.

Labour Day Weekend.

So I decided that I would take things easy this weekend. I took a stroll downtown on Saturday. Took the train and then wondered around downtown aimlessly by myself for a few hours. There isn't much to see in the downtown. There are only 2 or 3 main hot spots in the actual downtown area where it feels like there is life going on. I choose to go myself because I wanted to be alone in the physical sense, but I didn't feel alone.

Amazing how in the presence of complete strangers, you will still try to connect with them. One thing I noticed was that  a lot of people would walk by without making eye contact, they'll glance at you and if the moment that your eyes meet (should that happen), they would quickly look away. One thing I was taught when I was younger was that you should look the people you walk by in the eye. That way you can describe them to the police when they try to rob you. Not that I would ever be able to describe the facial features of my "potential" robber... (I have trouble remembering what color someone is wearing when I lose them in the mall.). I try to make eye contact with people so I can give them a smile.

I do it because I love the reaction they give. The shock in their eyes for that split second that they realize that you're smiling at them, (who, me?). The light that comes afterward as they smile back. Seeing that reaction makes me realize that we're all lonely fools out there, waiting for someone to show us some sort of kindness so that we know we're not the only ones on the earth.

I like the little things.

I like how your smell lingers on my pillow even when you're not there.

Quote of the day.

The best kind of friend is the one you could sit on a porch with, never saying a word, and walk away feeling like that was the best conversation you've had. -Author Unknown

Highway driving...

I love to drive. Highway driving ranks right up there as one of my favorite roads to drive on. I don't speed because I'm in a hurry but because I often don't realize that I've pushed and pushed till I've past the limit.
On this past road trip I learnt a couple new pointers that I'd like to share.
1 - When you drive past another driver and their waving their hand at you, they're not saying hi, they're telling you that there is a cop around the corner.
2 - Beating a semi up the hill is easy... watching them in your review mirror as they barrel down the hill... is not so easy.
3 - Speed limits don't actually exist, it all depends on who is following you, if their going fast - you are too, if they go slow - that's when your allowed to as well.
4 - Driving at night can be more dangerous but is SO much more fun!
5 - Sunsets and Sunrises are especially pretty when the road you're on is FLAT!

The Tim Horton's Diet

Breakdown of Road Trip...

Day 1 - Driving
Breakfast – Tim Horton’s in Medicine Hat
Lunch – Tim Horton’s outside of Regina
Dinner – ? – Here’s the thing, we were going to stop in Winnipeg but there was an ACDC concern that night… (of all nights for there to be an ACDC concert) meaning that there were ZERO rooms anywhere near Winnipeg, we ended up stopping in Kenora around midnight, I don’t think we stopped for dinner…

Day 2 - Driving
Breakfast – McDonalds in Kenora
Lunch – Tim Horton’s in Thunder bay (tried a Persian, strange things...)
Dinner – Wawa’s Won Chinese and Canadian Cuisine – Wawa (I didn’t understand why they needed to say they had Canadian Cuisine, I mean what exactly is Canadian cuisine… Ginger beef?)

Day 3 - Driving
Breakfast – Tim Horton’s in Sault Ste. Marie
Lunch – ? I don’t remember… (75% chance it was a Timmy's)
Dinner – TORONTO!!! Our hostess took us to an AMAZING Chinese restaurant in Markham, it was so good. =D

Day 4, 5, 6 - Waterloo
Day 7 – Niagara Falls
Day 8 - Toronto
Day 9, 10 - Driving

Day 9 and 10 looks much the same as days 1-3. Lots of stops, and because my dad and I decided that we wanted to make it back to Calgary ASAP, we stopped at a lot and I mean A LOT of Timmy’s along the way to refuel (gas for car, coffee for us), refresh (give engine a break, stretch our legs) and refocus (count down the hours till we get home).

So, if you've ever been on a road trip in Canada, there is a >95% chance that you'll visit a Tim Horton's on your way. They are scattered everywhere across this country and some of them are even opened 24 hours for your "convenience".

I am proud (slightly embarrassed and feeling quite silly) to say that I have hit a Tim Horton’s in every province in Canada except for the Maritimes, which is quite an accomplishment.

Sad but true, every time we felt the need to stop, stretch our legs, or take a pee break, we looked for a Tim Horton’s. Not because we wanted to go in and get something, which we inevitably did every single flipping time, but because chances are if you are anywhere near anyplace or even in the middle of nowhere, you'll find a Timmy's before you find a gas station.

Because of this road trip, I have become quite addicted to Tim Horton's Ice Coffee, usually with a shot of French Vanilla or Caramel. But as I adjust back to civilization, meaning that I'm not spending 12 hours in the car, driving or sleeping, I cringe at the sight of a Tim Horton’s and have absolutely no desire to go in and get something. The sad truth of the matter is that there are a few Tim Horton's (3) on my way to work every morning, so I will probably end up going into one sooner or later...