Sochi Olympics

I am obsessed with the Olympics.  Always watching it every moment I have.  When the 2010 games were in Vancouver, it was the same time zone so it was easy to catch events.  But with them being in Sochi, the time zones are terrible!  

But it doesn't matter, that's where social media comes in.  I get to see and read all that is happening right there and then.  And when I finally watch the event or the medal ceremony, it doesn't matter that I know the results.  

Still love seeing all the greatness that comes with athletes.  Yes, there are some heartbreak moments when all that training an athlete does is down to that one performance and something bad happens.  That's life.  

And those commercials.  My goodness.  Pulling at every heart string I have.  

Kleenex and the tv are my favourite friends until the Olympics end.  

Radio License

Woohoo!  Got my radio's license today!  Thank goodness it's a lifetime license so I don't have to retake the test again.

Allows me to talk to the ground and air towers when flying.  I've done it before but under someone else's license.  This one is mine.  Better get some practices in as I'll probably be going flying soon.  

I'm pretty stoked as this is a great transition into my advanced co-pilot class.  Will be doing more navigational work and more radio work too.  

Though, as much as it is awesome to be able to officially to talk to the different towers, I find it so frightening.  The last time I did it, I found it totally nerve wracking.   I know the flow and the process to get into the air and to land...but have you ever heard these tower people?!  OMG.  They talk so fast!!  

But better to get as much practice as possible.  Only way to learn!  

Can't wait to get back into the sky....

January

It really is hard to believe it's the end of January.  Time has just flown by!  Good, bad?  Not so sure except that it really is whizzing by.  

The holidays were good seeing friends and family.  But it was so busy.  Some days, there were up to 3 visits.  It was great to fit everybody in but I have to admit that I was getting tired.  I actually ended up with only day where I didn't have to do anything.  Literally, the house looked like a bomb had gone off.  But I didn't care.  I needed to rest from activities.  Lame, I know. 

However, over the holidays, I did find out that someone had passed.  I went to their wake on January 2nd.  Can't say this was the best way to celebrate the new year.  But it is what it is.  Got to see a bunch of people I knew, but it was weird.  "Hey, Happy New Year...so sorry for your loss."  But because it was a celebration of life, it wasn't somber.  Lots of wonderful laughs remembering a great person.  

And in between, there was work.  Lots of things going on keeping me busy.  But in a great way.  The days go by fast and before I know it, it's back home. 

This year is also my 40th.  I have a lot of things to look forward to.  I have 2 major trips coming up and a number of smaller ones.  I love travelling so this is PERFECT!  I also have my advanced co-pilot's course so I'll be flying a plane later this year.  That's just the start.  I plan to have a good time celebrating 40 rather than going through a mid life crisis.  

It's all good.  

Calendars

Calendars are pretty darn awesome.  Plan out your day, your life, your activities, etc.  

Compared to other people, my life is pretty boring and my calendar is nothing like theirs.   But yet, somehow, my calendar still is "busy."  Yes, I realize it's a first world problem, but wow, I'd really like to build in a couple of days of rest.  

December was booked well in advance.  I already have things booked for February, May and November.  Yes, stick in June and some other months and really, not much is left after school, lessons, plays, etc.  

I'm not complaining, well, maybe a little.  Just would like some sleep, rest and time to myself!

Vacation

My little family unit went on a quick jaunt to California to get some warm weather, sun, and fun.  

It's been a tough summer and it was time for the family to just get together and worry about where to eat, or what activity to do next...or what to buy.  It was nice to not cook, do chores and just have fun. 

And all things considered, even though it was a tough summer, our family faired well.  We didn't waver in our support of each other.   

Seeing Mickey, getting some scream therapy in from all the rides, seeing some friends, and enjoying activities with the family is exactly what we needed as a family to heal.  

Until the next vacation....

Earphones

I love all my Apple doodads.  Like, all of them.  They make my life easier which in turn, makes me happy.

When the first iPhone 5 came out though and they had the new earphones, I made fun of Apple.  So you and every company out there has done it wrong for eons so you're changing the earphones.  

Well, I've used them now for a while and I will take every bad thing I said about them back.  They are AWESOME.  Things do sound better and richer.  

I'm sorry for ever doubting you Apple.  I bow to you.   

Traffic Nightmare

It was a traffic nightmare commuting home after a truck hit an overpass.  I thought I was ahead of the game as I heard about it.  I felt even more fortunate as I was getting a ride home.

But OMG.  Every single alternate route that I could have taken was blocked or had traffic issues.  Even other accidents.  It always surprises me when this type of traffic chaos happens...on a sunny day.  

The traffic was so bad that I was late picking up the kids.  Thank goodness this is the first time.  But of course it was the one night that the daycare worker had to go somewhere by a certain time.  

It's a new day and hopefully a day full of traffic awesomeness.  One can only hope!