I have a "widget" on my blog page that generates daily affirmations ... todays read "I am responsible for my life and always maintain the power I need to be positive and have joy".
This is a very powerful reminder to myself that I am the captain of my ship.
Sure, often life throws things at us that we might not be too pleased with ... but most of the time we can choose how we react to those things. We have the power within us to focus on the positive; to direct our energies to more constructive pursuits.
I refuse to be a victim and simply accept sorrow, heartache and disappointment. These things simply bring stress and unhappiness to a person's life. I reject them, and make the choice of smiling and working on positivity.
My life is filled with beautiful, wonderful things ... I am a very lucky man ... and I have the power to do good things and bring joy.
I am where I am today largely by choice, and I can continue to choose the path of my own making.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
a turning point
Today the last of the empty moving boxes were taken away, and I can't help but feel like it's a momentous occasion of sorts. With everything unpacked and for the most part in place, hopefully the house can slowly become more like home.
The office still needs some organizing and some of the rec room has to be taken care of too ... there are still pictures to be hung and a few other things to do, but for the most part we are moved in.
I went for a walk today through the neighbourhood ... I love the parks and pathways nearby - lots of green spaces ... as I was walking by the nearby community centre, I noticed the large park behind it, and decided to to explore it a bit. I followed a path through it that took me to another
neighbourhood, and found myself walking down streets I hadn't been down before. As I wandered around, I followed some other paths that took me through parks on my way back. I can't wait to explore these place by bike this summer!
This week I hope to apply for a few jobs as I finish organizing and setting up parts of the house ...
The office still needs some organizing and some of the rec room has to be taken care of too ... there are still pictures to be hung and a few other things to do, but for the most part we are moved in.
I went for a walk today through the neighbourhood ... I love the parks and pathways nearby - lots of green spaces ... as I was walking by the nearby community centre, I noticed the large park behind it, and decided to to explore it a bit. I followed a path through it that took me to another
neighbourhood, and found myself walking down streets I hadn't been down before. As I wandered around, I followed some other paths that took me through parks on my way back. I can't wait to explore these place by bike this summer!
This week I hope to apply for a few jobs as I finish organizing and setting up parts of the house ...
Monday, February 9, 2009
things fall in to place
Most of the unpacking has been done ... there are still a few boxes downstairs to be done, but they are non- essential items that can wait. the important areas of the house are, for the most part, in place ... the kitchen, the master bedroom, the living room and bath rooms ... they are are all functional and just need a little tweaking.
I have been here for a week now. At times I feel like a stranger in a strange place ... everything is new and unfamiliar ... I like it. Slowly I am getting to know more of the city. People here are friendly and have made me feel welcome.
There is nothing like a fresh start. It's a chance to explore new things and spread my wings a bit.
It's wonderful being here with Janice ... I hope I can add to her life like she has added to mine.
We have a few challenges ahead of us, be we have what it takes to thrive and prosper. I look forward to what's ahead ...
I have been here for a week now. At times I feel like a stranger in a strange place ... everything is new and unfamiliar ... I like it. Slowly I am getting to know more of the city. People here are friendly and have made me feel welcome.
There is nothing like a fresh start. It's a chance to explore new things and spread my wings a bit.
It's wonderful being here with Janice ... I hope I can add to her life like she has added to mine.
We have a few challenges ahead of us, be we have what it takes to thrive and prosper. I look forward to what's ahead ...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
partnerships
As Janice and I combine our households, we know we have some adjusting to do.
In our new adventure, we look forward to being a supportive and caring couple, who want the best for each other. That being said, each of us brings to the new relationship a little bit of baggage from past relationships. We both have been married before, and had other relationships, and know what we don't want ... we are two individuals who are merging their lives. One of the great things about us is our ability to understand and respect each other.
In any successful relationship there needs to be compromise. Everyone has needs, and if enough of those needs are being met, the people in the relationship are usually motivated to continue the relationship.
As we have been unpacking, each of us has been discarding some of our stuff ... lets face it, you can't keep everything. It's another opportunity to simplify and de-clutter. Some things are going into storage, and some stuff to the goodwill.
We have had a year and a half to get to know each other and we have confidence that our future together will be wonderful. We communicate well with each other, respect and love each other, think the same way about many things, and enjoy many of the same activities.
We discuss decisions together. We've had a decent amount of time together to allow us to get to know each other's strengths and weaknesses.
I believe that my happily ever after began the day I met her.
Any relationship is what you make it. Our success relies on our ongoing commitment to each other. It's easy to be optimistic at the beginning of a relationship ... and we both know that good partnerships require a certain vigilance. As time goes on, many couples often end up taking each other for granted. One of our common goals is to remain an advocate for each other ... to stay strong in our new union, and continue to live, love and laugh together...
In our new adventure, we look forward to being a supportive and caring couple, who want the best for each other. That being said, each of us brings to the new relationship a little bit of baggage from past relationships. We both have been married before, and had other relationships, and know what we don't want ... we are two individuals who are merging their lives. One of the great things about us is our ability to understand and respect each other.
In any successful relationship there needs to be compromise. Everyone has needs, and if enough of those needs are being met, the people in the relationship are usually motivated to continue the relationship.
As we have been unpacking, each of us has been discarding some of our stuff ... lets face it, you can't keep everything. It's another opportunity to simplify and de-clutter. Some things are going into storage, and some stuff to the goodwill.
We have had a year and a half to get to know each other and we have confidence that our future together will be wonderful. We communicate well with each other, respect and love each other, think the same way about many things, and enjoy many of the same activities.
We discuss decisions together. We've had a decent amount of time together to allow us to get to know each other's strengths and weaknesses.
I believe that my happily ever after began the day I met her.
Any relationship is what you make it. Our success relies on our ongoing commitment to each other. It's easy to be optimistic at the beginning of a relationship ... and we both know that good partnerships require a certain vigilance. As time goes on, many couples often end up taking each other for granted. One of our common goals is to remain an advocate for each other ... to stay strong in our new union, and continue to live, love and laugh together...
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
moving in
before the movers came, we had a chance to do a little prep work
a first meal in our kitchen
are we having fun yet? : )
don't you just love all those boxes marked "misc"?
hiding amongst the boxeshoping Janice doesn't find me
and put me to work :P
Monday, February 2, 2009
posessions
The movers will arrive shortly with our stuff and we will begin the process of unpacking soon ... setting up our home.
One of the good things about moving is that it can be a very cleansing experience.
As the years pass most of us seem to collect things. The more space you have, the more stuff you can collect. It was a nice feeling to let go of a few things during the last two moves ... it can be a freeing feeling to lessen the clutter - lighten the load.
I have come to realize that I am very lucky to have what I have. In some ways I have become spoiled with many conveniences and luxuries that enhance my lifestyle these days.
In the end, it's only stuff. What's really important is people. The people around you, the people we are lucky enough to spend time with and share life with ... and of course health. Physical, spiritual, emotional health. We have to take care of ourselves to set the stage for being at our best.
One of the good things about moving is that it can be a very cleansing experience.
As the years pass most of us seem to collect things. The more space you have, the more stuff you can collect. It was a nice feeling to let go of a few things during the last two moves ... it can be a freeing feeling to lessen the clutter - lighten the load.
I have come to realize that I am very lucky to have what I have. In some ways I have become spoiled with many conveniences and luxuries that enhance my lifestyle these days.
In the end, it's only stuff. What's really important is people. The people around you, the people we are lucky enough to spend time with and share life with ... and of course health. Physical, spiritual, emotional health. We have to take care of ourselves to set the stage for being at our best.
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