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- Former adult teacher who loves island beaches. Happy homebody and family man; once devoted dog owner, now without Tashi, my Tibetan Terrier. I prefer the absurdity of the imagination to the absurdity of imagining nothing.
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14 comments:
Here I Am
Love smelling freshly turned earth in my garden, trimming the tangled grapevine beside my porch, jumping inside my yard waste container (without falling over!) to fit in more bits of old debris, listening to birds singing in the trees all around me, the feeling you get when spring is finally in the air.
Loved having a greenhouse in my back yard, but it fell down long ago. Loved pruning my cherry tree, but am too old to risk climbing it now.
Look at life as an endless river; know that I am the result of all who've come before me.
—100 words (February, 2013)
Here I Am
Love looking at frost crystals glittering in the early morning sun, putting seeds in the soil and watching
them grow into big plants, harvesting them and making tasty meals, smelling fresh baking just before taking it out of the oven, the feeling you get when you swing gently in a hammock.
Loved striding through the woods, but then I moved to the city. Loved gazing at stars while sitting at bonfires listening to local stories, but there is to much light here.
Look at life as a baseball match, sometimes it throws you a curve ball.
(99 words)
Love driving to Penticton or Harrison every July, walking along the beach with my bare feet and savor the morning breeze of summer, baking chocolate chip cookies on winter, reading books (fiction or non-fiction) on my cozy bed, going to the mall and buy clothes on sale, watching TV while munching my favorite chips, the feeling you get when life gets better.
Love travelling to Tuscany, but time has not yet to come. Love hanging out with my sibling but they are too far away.
Look at life as spinning wheel; moves forward either you’re up or down.
(100 words)
Here I Am
Love watching spectacular sunsets on Iona Beach in summer, reading books under red cedar in Queens Park, sipping cappuccino and listening Wings at home, driving out with my husband on weekends (the only days together) some places we can recharge ourselves for upcoming week, chatting with my old friend on Skype every Friday, the feeling you get when you hear a compliment.
Loved working in the garden, but have to enjoy flowerpots now. Loved baking goodies, but find convenient ways.
Look at life as a weather forecast; you may predict a sunny day, but clouds can bring the rain.
– 101 words
Here I Am
Love walking on warm sandy beach, watching aggressive waves hitting the rocks, trying new recipes from food network, remembering the college days spent with my best friends, struggling to accomplishing the main objectives of the life.
Loved throwing pebble stones in the muddy water, but didn't raise a high splash.
Loved making fun of others, but now life makes fun of mine.
Look at life as a broken wooden bridge; everyone is carefully stepping through it to reach the other side.
Here I Am
Love walking in the morning having the cool brisk air hitting my face and waking me up before I start my day, after a workout being a little light headed and having a moment of zen, playing with insects wondering what they are thinking, watching people and cars going the opposite way, the feeling you get when the world is passing you by.
Loved talking about boys with my childhood friend.
Loved living up North is a small town wondering if I’ll ever leave.
Look at life as a bird just flying away and being free.
-99 words (February 12, 2013; English 11 Noemi )
Here I Am
Love joggling beneath parallel green shadows through a peaceful trail, lying and tasting the salty drops under a giant umbrella while sand massages my tired bare feet, sliding down the Burnaby Mountain Park with my children on a sunny but snowy holiday, curling inside the sofa and daydreaming without any interruptions, the feeling you get when freedom fulfills in your heart.
Loved snorkeling under the sea, but I do not dare to do that anymore. Loved skiing wildly, but my injures changed that temporarily.
Look at life as hills, there are ups and downs, and full of mystery adventures.
(99 words)
Here I Am
Love camping with my husband on the ocean shore in Oregon, reading new cookbooks before sleep, making Christmas postcards and mailing them out all around the world, the feeling you get crossing the last task on a long to do list.
Loved going on business trips, but quit my job two years ago. Loved girls’ nights out, but all my girlfriends live far away from me now.
Look at life as a bunch of different projects, some successful, some failed.
-80 words
Here I Am
Love sitting on my black leather couch, hugging my knees with arms, flowing in different planet, looking at the sky as blue daisy, dancing moon, looking down at curvy roads around the mountains, watching the autumn carpet enameled in yellow and red leaves, snowflake designed in thousand different ways, sweet light pink blossom on the trees, the feeling you get everything will be same, but not for me.
Loved eating chocolate, but is too sweet.
Loved smiling, but now I have to smile.
Look at life as big ocean with many beautiful treasures and dangerous creatures.
102 words( February,2013; English 11 student)
Here I Am
Love opening my eyes in an early morning in spring ,feeling the sun`s fingers touching my face gently,recalling me that God gives me another chance to deal with life,remembering to do my best to have a better life by working hard, challenging with difficulties and learning at an endless stream.
Loved hearing my son,calling me ``Mom`` and tracking me down ,wherever I`ve gone.
Loved seeing my mother`s lovely face, whenever I`m online, recalling me her passion and love.
Look at life,it goes on either you want or not; when today passed , it will never be back .
101 words (February,2013;English 11 student)
Here I Am
Love drinking hot chocolate with whip cream on cold winter days, going for long walks along New West Quay and looking at the river, finding new yummy recipes online to cook for dinner for two, Partying and shopping with my favorite people on weekends, the feeling you get when your boyfriend tells you he loves you.
Loved staying up late talking with my sister, but now we are grown.
Loved having no responsibilities, but now that’s all there is.
Look at life as a book; there is always a new page, a new chapter to be read.
(100 words)
February 14, 2013
Here I am
Love travelling to the unfamiliar countries, exploring new places, learning new cultures, enjoying the tender sea water, melting under the southern sun and relax in the warm of the evening, smelling the sweet herbal scent in the forest, watching the full of stars night sky in mountains, the feeling you get when you are on vacation.
Loved walking the streets and admire the Saint-Petersburg gorgeous architecture, but moved to Vancouver. Loved my job which gave me a joy, but quit.
Look at life as an journey; we are never know what lies ahead.
(96 words)
Love the sound of hoof beats thundering down the stretch as they turn for home in the final furlong, hearing the crowd going wild, the taste of victory as you look at the photo finish, your horse won, enjoying a nice cold victory beer, the feeling you get when you race thoroughbred horses for a living.
Loved spending the summers in Vancouver, but seasons change.
Loved meeting my mom for coffee every Tuesday, but she had to move.
Look at life like a game of black jack, you might not be dealt the best hand, but you must make the best decision.
Here I Am
Love playing computer games online, chatting with people around the world, updating my blog with the “news” that I created to instead of the real things, gambling blackjack in the casino, shopping with my daughter every weekend, drinking and watching game until all the bottles are empty, the feeling you get when you get more money you will be more happy.
Loved playing table tennis with my brother, but now he is staying another hemisphere that is far away from me. Loved dating girls and eating lunch outside, but I am too old, and out of their circle.
Look at life as a shuttle bus; everyone is getting on the bus at a stop, and getting down for sure.
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