So, another year -- this one 2005 -- is coming to a close. And, at the end of a year, one tends to look back and contemplate whether it was a good one or a bad one.
Of course, that conclusion depends on many things. Are we talking the planet or my life?
For the planet, I don't think it was a very good year. The Tsunami. Starvation. Iraq. Violence. Hate. The list goes on.
But is it really that much different from any other year?
I think it all kind of evens out in the end. The good and the bad each make up 50% of the global experience. Sure, it may swing one way or the other, depending on the year, but at the end of the day the two probably cancel each other out.
That said, it's time for me to look back at 2005 and pass judgement.
How could I say it was anything but excellent? Self-employed, healthy, and free. What more is there?
Right: travel. And 2005 was a good one. Winnipeg. Belize. Former-Yugoslavia. Northern California. Calgary. Nova Scotia. Scandanavia. The British Isles. Seattle. Nearly 4 months on the road.
A good year.
There isn't much more to say than that.
Cheers! And Happy New Year!
Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
from the "here comes the night" dept.
Just a few days before NYE and like most of my pals, I have no concrete plans. Typical.
I am working, however, so that will preclude any craziness. I'm off at 6:30pm NYE but have to be in and fresh at 9:30am NYD. The reward? Scads of overtime!
The week has been a long one. I've been saddled with a cold, and I am working 10 days straight. Hard to write sparkly news copy when you feel like you head is going to explode. Or worse.
But by next week, it will all be in the history books and a big fat cheque will be on its way. And that means that another adventure is not far off.
Right now, the favourite is Belize in late March, early April. Flights are cheap like rice & beans -- just a hair over $500 Canadian out of Seattle. And its a decent time of year to be in the tropics. It'll be my 5th visit.
New photos are on on FLICKR ... be sure to check it out regularly!
Cheers!
I am working, however, so that will preclude any craziness. I'm off at 6:30pm NYE but have to be in and fresh at 9:30am NYD. The reward? Scads of overtime!
The week has been a long one. I've been saddled with a cold, and I am working 10 days straight. Hard to write sparkly news copy when you feel like you head is going to explode. Or worse.
But by next week, it will all be in the history books and a big fat cheque will be on its way. And that means that another adventure is not far off.
Right now, the favourite is Belize in late March, early April. Flights are cheap like rice & beans -- just a hair over $500 Canadian out of Seattle. And its a decent time of year to be in the tropics. It'll be my 5th visit.
New photos are on on FLICKR ... be sure to check it out regularly!
Cheers!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
ESB: Stained Glass
ESB: Stained Glass
Originally uploaded by borderfilms.com.
Another one from the archives! Man, I miss the Big Apple.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Deep Cove Xmas Morning
Deep Cove Xmas Morning
Originally uploaded by borderfilms.com.
I think all Santa brought to Deep Cove overnight was a few inches of rain. Very dull and wet day. However, it IS +11C. The bright things are rain drops reflecting the flash.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Originally uploaded by borderfilms.com.
The hounds await Saint Nick, hoping for snausages.
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