Dear 2009
You gave me so much hope as you came into being. You showed me that its worth taking risks, and to rise above doubt, regret and fear. Change was not an option it was necessary. Priorties shifted, friends left behind. 2009 you had to be cruel to be kind.
You brought miracles in montreal, and heartbreak in new york. another great roadtrip with friends to the windy city, a night of champions league optimism, and great summer days spent with friends in 113 by the lake. You also brought spanish royalty, and some of the greatest footballers in the world to the little stadium in Toronto, and a dream match between Real Madrid and Toronto FC.
A dinner converstation that to a change of scenery, and also a kickstart to rejuvanate a career goal that was dying slowly. The chance to test my skills and knowledge and to know that I can hold my own elsewhere. Thank you 2009 for helping me find work in a place i want to be.
2009, on the last day together, I just want to thank you for a great 12 months. I enjoyd your company and all good and bad times we had together, a new year is arriving soon, and i promise I will take the things you've left me and make sure that things will only get better.
you take care of yourself,
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
tis the season.....
Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone, All the best of the holiday season, and here's to good food, time with loved ones, and getting what you wanted for christmas.
Off to dinner now ....
Off to dinner now ....
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
thoughts on the last 10 years....
Since everyone is doing it... I figured I'll throw in my 2 cents as well :)
- everyone secretly likes Nickleback... Reason why they are the band of the decade
- 9/11 shaped just about everything to happen in the last 10 years.
- social media 0wnz all /thread.
- twitter could possibly be the best communication tool out there /thread p. 2
- we are all more smrter thanks to google and wikipedia
- we are more stupid thanks to google and wikipedia
- who needs a sense of direction... Just GPS the mofo.
- lame kungfoo and cowbow tv/movie projects will elevate you to legend status.... Ask chuck norris
- Canada can become a true soccer nation. we are light years ahead of where we were 10 yrs ago.
-david beckham is still relevant... I got nothing
-hip hop had went the way of the bling, the gangsta, back to the bling, then grew up....
- reality tv : like that relative that comes, stays for a few days..... Which turns into weeks., months, .... Yeah get the idea?
- the recession hurt, but we needed a reality check on minding our $
Anyways that's it for now... Will be posting more "thoughts on the last 10 years " as we get closer to 2010....
Happy christmas shopping folks!
- everyone secretly likes Nickleback... Reason why they are the band of the decade
- 9/11 shaped just about everything to happen in the last 10 years.
- social media 0wnz all /thread.
- twitter could possibly be the best communication tool out there /thread p. 2
- we are all more smrter thanks to google and wikipedia
- we are more stupid thanks to google and wikipedia
- who needs a sense of direction... Just GPS the mofo.
- lame kungfoo and cowbow tv/movie projects will elevate you to legend status.... Ask chuck norris
- Canada can become a true soccer nation. we are light years ahead of where we were 10 yrs ago.
-david beckham is still relevant... I got nothing
-hip hop had went the way of the bling, the gangsta, back to the bling, then grew up....
- reality tv : like that relative that comes, stays for a few days..... Which turns into weeks., months, .... Yeah get the idea?
- the recession hurt, but we needed a reality check on minding our $
Anyways that's it for now... Will be posting more "thoughts on the last 10 years " as we get closer to 2010....
Happy christmas shopping folks!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
where did it go?
Holy shit, So I am on billboards website looking at what's good in the music world, and saw a link to some of their top music/albums.artist of the decade. It hit me, 2009-2010 yup, this is the end/start of a new decade. Looking through some of the songs and artists and reminising on the last 10 years, and how certain songs and such reminded me of many of the good times and the bad times.
This is essentially the first decade in which I could take stock of everything in my life, look back and look ahead to the next 10 years.
When the last decade started, life was good, I was finishing up highschool, was in a great relationship, and had a decent retail part time job at the mall....
now that this decade is ending, I am working on my CGA/University degree, working for Toronto FC/Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and will be getting married to a great girl.
I thought life was good then, shit its good now.
I entered this decade as a kid with goals in mind, and seemingly on top of the world, and i was capable of anything, that was 2000.
2009 going into 2010, things may not have gone perfectly planned, but I think I am in a good place at the moment, and armed with experience, and many, many life lessons, I know where I want to go, and will continue to persue it.
As great as the last 10 years may have been or not had been at times, the next 10 years is just as exciting, and hopefully I'll be looking back, taking stock in 2019 on what things the last 10 years had brought.
This is essentially the first decade in which I could take stock of everything in my life, look back and look ahead to the next 10 years.
When the last decade started, life was good, I was finishing up highschool, was in a great relationship, and had a decent retail part time job at the mall....
now that this decade is ending, I am working on my CGA/University degree, working for Toronto FC/Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and will be getting married to a great girl.
I thought life was good then, shit its good now.
I entered this decade as a kid with goals in mind, and seemingly on top of the world, and i was capable of anything, that was 2000.
2009 going into 2010, things may not have gone perfectly planned, but I think I am in a good place at the moment, and armed with experience, and many, many life lessons, I know where I want to go, and will continue to persue it.
As great as the last 10 years may have been or not had been at times, the next 10 years is just as exciting, and hopefully I'll be looking back, taking stock in 2019 on what things the last 10 years had brought.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Good Bye Old Friend.
Tomorrow "Fiona" is gone.
In January 2005, I had decided to purchase my first car. Being a long time Honda fan, I bought a 2005 Silver Honda Civic Si-G coupe.
I still remember the day I picked her up. I had been carless for a few days ( I was driving my parents windstar, but they had traded it in for a 2004 Honda Odyssey). Since this was the new family car I was out of a Vehicle. I was waiting for the new civic to be delivered to the dealership, in the meantime I was taking public transportation to work and school. As I was leaving work one day, I get a call from the dealership that the car was ready to be picked up. So i call my buddy Tuna to pick me up from square one to go get the car ( He was going to pick me up to go to nightschool... that didnt happen)
I remember sitting inside the car for the first time. The new car smell, the look of the LED lit instrument panel, and of course the anticipation of finally driving a car that I could call my own. I always told myself I would name my car once I purchased one. So this civic needed a name. I settled on Fiona, nevermind shrek, but i thought it was a name I felt suited the car well.
Fast forward to Sept 2009 and 179,000 kms later, shes will no longer be mine tomorrow.
I speak so highly of this car, and it may seem weird, but this civic had a very strong emotional attachment.
I love to drive, and I drove this car, roadtrips through the states, daily driving, it was a pleasure to drive in. Summer days and nights with the sunroof and windows open, Listening to whatever songs were hot @ the time, it was a great feeling.
A lot of the people I call friends today, I've met because of the Civic, My Fiancee vicki, our interests in Civics led us to meet and I will always be thankful for that.
I was always hoping Fiona would be @ the wedding, Infact I was planning on taking her to the church, in an ideal world, both Vicki's car and My car would be @ the wedding, its always the way I had pictured it in my mind.
Sadly it won't work out like that, sometimes reality forces you to make changes in order to better your situation and it is a fact of life.
The car will be gone, but the memories are forever.
Fiona will always be my first car, and though I won't be driving her anymore, I look at my life, my girl, my friends and its all here because of the car.
the trips, the meets, the shows, the good times ... well I'll never forget them.
Heres to you Fiona, its time for you to make a new set of memories for someone else.
J P
Thursday, August 20, 2009
wedding advice
One of the best things about Internet message boards is the free advice you can get w/o asking.
It seems that a few guys are getting married on one particular board I frequent and this little piece of advice pretty much sums up my mindset leading up to my wedding next year.
credit - "Roogsey" from RPB.
agree with the guys dude. My wedding day...I slept in...strolled around all morning and eventually put on a tux and showed up.
She spent the whole morning getting ready, driving here, driving there and freaking out with her bridesmaids.
Nobody is going to be looking at you. Nobody is going to care about you. They all will be paying attention to her. What you should be concentrating on is putting a smile on her face....both during the day...and then of course, at night.
If you look at it as "life altering" you will continue to be nervous. If you look forward to it as a great exciting change, your nerves will go away.
I had been looking forward to it and I enjoyed every minute of it. Unless you have other "issues" you are working through...just enjoy the ride. The day goes by really fast and then all of a sudden you have a partner where you are supporting each other and are there for each other every day. To me...that sounds like a good thing.
no big deal right?
It seems that a few guys are getting married on one particular board I frequent and this little piece of advice pretty much sums up my mindset leading up to my wedding next year.
credit - "Roogsey" from RPB.
agree with the guys dude. My wedding day...I slept in...strolled around all morning and eventually put on a tux and showed up.
She spent the whole morning getting ready, driving here, driving there and freaking out with her bridesmaids.
Nobody is going to be looking at you. Nobody is going to care about you. They all will be paying attention to her. What you should be concentrating on is putting a smile on her face....both during the day...and then of course, at night.
If you look at it as "life altering" you will continue to be nervous. If you look forward to it as a great exciting change, your nerves will go away.
I had been looking forward to it and I enjoyed every minute of it. Unless you have other "issues" you are working through...just enjoy the ride. The day goes by really fast and then all of a sudden you have a partner where you are supporting each other and are there for each other every day. To me...that sounds like a good thing.
no big deal right?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
who wants to be a milli a mill a millionaire.....
i received this in an email this morning, and i think that if you have a few minutes to spare it is worth a look.
Power of Money
By Adam Khoo
Singapore 's youngest millionaire at 26 yrs.
Some of you may already know that I travel around the region pretty frequently, having to visit and conduct seminars at my offices in Malaysia , Indonesia , Thailand and Suzhou ( China ).
I am in the airport almost every other week so I get to bump into many people who have attended my seminars or have read my books.
Recently, someone came up to me on a plane to KL and looked rather shocked. He asked, 'How come a millionaire like you is traveling economy?' My reply was, 'That's why I am a millionaire. ' He still looked pretty confused.
This again confirms that greatest lie ever told about wealth (which I wrote about in my latest book 'Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires' ). Many people have been brainwashed to think that millionaires have to wear Gucci, Hugo Boss, Rolex, and sit on first class in air travel. This is why so many people never become rich because the moment that earn more money, they think that it is only natural that they spend more, putting them back to square one.
The truth is that most self-made millionaires are frugal and only spend on what is necessary and of value. That is why they are able to accumulate and multiply their wealth so much faster.
Over the last 7 years, I have saved about 80% of my income while today I save only about 60% (because I have my wife, mother in law, 2 maids, 2 kids, etc. to support). Still, it is way above most people who save 10% of their income (if they are lucky).
I refuse to buy a first class ticket or to buy a $300 shirt because I think that it is a complete waste of money. However, I happily pay $1,300 to send my 2-year old daughter to Julia Gabriel Speech and Drama without thinking twice.
When I joined the YEO (Young Entrepreneur' s Orgn)a few years back (YEO is an exclusive club open to those who are under 40 and make over $1m a year in their own business) I discovered that those who were self-made thought like me.
Many of them with net worth well over $5m,travelled economy class and some even drove Toyota 's and Nissans,not Audis, Mercs, BMWs.
I noticed that it was only those who never had to work hard to build their own wealth (there were also a few ministers' and tycoons' sons in the club) who spent like there was no tomorrow. Somehow, when you did not have to build everything from scratch, you do not really value money. This is precisely the reason why a family's wealth (no matter how much) rarely lasts past the third generation.
Thank God my rich dad foresaw this terrible possibility and refused to give me a cent to start my business.
Then some people ask me, 'What is the point in making so much money if you don't enjoy it?' The thing is that I don't really find happiness in buying branded clothes, jewellery or sitting first class. Even if buying something makes me happy it is only for a while, it does not last.
Material happiness never lasts, it just give you a quick fix. After a while you feel lousy again and have to buy the next thing which you think will make you happy. I always think that if you need material things to make you happy, then you live a pretty sad and unfulfilled life..
Instead, what makes me happy is when I see my children laughing and playing and learning so fast. What makes me happy is when I see my companies and trainers reaching more and more people every year in so many more countries.
What makes me really happy is when I read all the emails about how my books and seminars have touched and inspired someone's life.
What makes me really happy is reading all your wonderful posts about how this blog is inspiring you. This happiness makes me feel really good for a long time, much much more than what a Rolex would do for me.
I think the point I want to put across is that happiness must come from doing your life's work (be it teaching, building homes, designing,trading, winning tournaments etc.) and the money that comes is only a by-product. If you hate what you are doing and rely on the money you earn to make you happy by buying stuff, then I think that you are living a life of meaninglessness.
Power of Money
By Adam Khoo
Singapore 's youngest millionaire at 26 yrs.
Some of you may already know that I travel around the region pretty frequently, having to visit and conduct seminars at my offices in Malaysia , Indonesia , Thailand and Suzhou ( China ).
I am in the airport almost every other week so I get to bump into many people who have attended my seminars or have read my books.
Recently, someone came up to me on a plane to KL and looked rather shocked. He asked, 'How come a millionaire like you is traveling economy?' My reply was, 'That's why I am a millionaire. ' He still looked pretty confused.
This again confirms that greatest lie ever told about wealth (which I wrote about in my latest book 'Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires' ). Many people have been brainwashed to think that millionaires have to wear Gucci, Hugo Boss, Rolex, and sit on first class in air travel. This is why so many people never become rich because the moment that earn more money, they think that it is only natural that they spend more, putting them back to square one.
The truth is that most self-made millionaires are frugal and only spend on what is necessary and of value. That is why they are able to accumulate and multiply their wealth so much faster.
Over the last 7 years, I have saved about 80% of my income while today I save only about 60% (because I have my wife, mother in law, 2 maids, 2 kids, etc. to support). Still, it is way above most people who save 10% of their income (if they are lucky).
I refuse to buy a first class ticket or to buy a $300 shirt because I think that it is a complete waste of money. However, I happily pay $1,300 to send my 2-year old daughter to Julia Gabriel Speech and Drama without thinking twice.
When I joined the YEO (Young Entrepreneur' s Orgn)a few years back (YEO is an exclusive club open to those who are under 40 and make over $1m a year in their own business) I discovered that those who were self-made thought like me.
Many of them with net worth well over $5m,travelled economy class and some even drove Toyota 's and Nissans,not Audis, Mercs, BMWs.
I noticed that it was only those who never had to work hard to build their own wealth (there were also a few ministers' and tycoons' sons in the club) who spent like there was no tomorrow. Somehow, when you did not have to build everything from scratch, you do not really value money. This is precisely the reason why a family's wealth (no matter how much) rarely lasts past the third generation.
Thank God my rich dad foresaw this terrible possibility and refused to give me a cent to start my business.
Then some people ask me, 'What is the point in making so much money if you don't enjoy it?' The thing is that I don't really find happiness in buying branded clothes, jewellery or sitting first class. Even if buying something makes me happy it is only for a while, it does not last.
Material happiness never lasts, it just give you a quick fix. After a while you feel lousy again and have to buy the next thing which you think will make you happy. I always think that if you need material things to make you happy, then you live a pretty sad and unfulfilled life..
Instead, what makes me happy is when I see my children laughing and playing and learning so fast. What makes me happy is when I see my companies and trainers reaching more and more people every year in so many more countries.
What makes me really happy is when I read all the emails about how my books and seminars have touched and inspired someone's life.
What makes me really happy is reading all your wonderful posts about how this blog is inspiring you. This happiness makes me feel really good for a long time, much much more than what a Rolex would do for me.
I think the point I want to put across is that happiness must come from doing your life's work (be it teaching, building homes, designing,trading, winning tournaments etc.) and the money that comes is only a by-product. If you hate what you are doing and rely on the money you earn to make you happy by buying stuff, then I think that you are living a life of meaninglessness.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Those summer nights
Its July.
Summer, the best time of year. Of all the things to do in the summer, one of my favourite things to do is go for a cruise in my car.
For me, its best @ night, with less people on the roadways. Pop in a good cd and drive. Windows down, music filling the summer air. The stars above. Its amazing how relaxing it is.
Mon-fri we all put up with all sorts of garbage in our busy lives and everyone needs that time to just unwind, escape the world and just refocus relax and just be.
I've put a lot of milage on my poor civic, she's been reliable as hell, and I'll be sad to see her go.
Those that know me know that the civic has taken on various forms of moidification, rims, kits and other stuff.... But the thing I'll remember most will be those summer nights cruising down a quiet road just letting my worries float off into the summer night.
Summer, the best time of year. Of all the things to do in the summer, one of my favourite things to do is go for a cruise in my car.
For me, its best @ night, with less people on the roadways. Pop in a good cd and drive. Windows down, music filling the summer air. The stars above. Its amazing how relaxing it is.
Mon-fri we all put up with all sorts of garbage in our busy lives and everyone needs that time to just unwind, escape the world and just refocus relax and just be.
I've put a lot of milage on my poor civic, she's been reliable as hell, and I'll be sad to see her go.
Those that know me know that the civic has taken on various forms of moidification, rims, kits and other stuff.... But the thing I'll remember most will be those summer nights cruising down a quiet road just letting my worries float off into the summer night.
Friday, June 19, 2009
I had a feeling... that tonights' gonna be a good night!
Okay I have to admit, I love that song.
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Anyways, as soon as I left for work yesterday morning, it came on the radio, setting the tone for the day.
Last night was the final Nutrilite Canadian Championship match (mouthful eh), featuring TFC and The mpact. After the shit show a few weeks ago in Vancouver, I think every supporter knew that the best result tonight was best kept a dream (TFC had to win by 4+ goals in order to win the tournament and prevent vancouver from winning, thus entering the CONCACAF champions league).
The Mood on the supporter message forums was cautiously optimistic. We all thought TFC can and will win this game, BUT not by that large of a margin. Only once in our 3 year history had TFC won by 4 goals.... and TFCs recent struggles of finding the net made the task seem impossible.
But there was faith, and belief. Football stories of glory and comebacks had flooded media reports and message boards, sure it could be done but by this outfit?
The pain of so many letdowns lead the majority to believe that we could at least bow out of the tournament with an ass kicking to our favourite assholes.
Well, they did it, the unthinkable, the impossible, TFC won 6-1. Thats right, 6-1.
Lead by Dwayne Derosario, and Amado Guevera, TFC played their hearts out and got the result they needed.
Not too many times in the clubs short history you could say that, but now they were champions.
Seeing the reds jumping and celebrating was a thing of beauty. Jim Brennan accepting the Voyageuers Cup was simply awesome. I think the best way to describe this win was satisfaction.
3 years is not a long time, but if you've been following the club since day one, you knew of the many heart breaks and pains along the way. The bad times outweighed the good by far, for me this win meant a lot, it was important.
Sure I am not a member of TFC, but all season long, I ride the highs of wins and the lows of losses with the other supporters and players, driven countless hours to see them lose and lose bad. Witnessed broken goaless streaks, losing streaks, players coming and going, gut wrenching losses, and days you just feel gutted.
frustration, questioning players heart and ability... you name it.
But last night, none of that mattered. Seeing these guys celebrating, with true happiness and the delight they had in winning the Voyageurs cup, well its a small step but it was honestly the best night I've had as a TFC Supporter.....
You ride the tough times and for the countless number of gutted losses, frustration and anger, you live for that one moment, that feeling of Victory, Seeing heads held up high, cheers and celebration
This, is why they call it the beautiful game.
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Anyways, as soon as I left for work yesterday morning, it came on the radio, setting the tone for the day.
Last night was the final Nutrilite Canadian Championship match (mouthful eh), featuring TFC and The mpact. After the shit show a few weeks ago in Vancouver, I think every supporter knew that the best result tonight was best kept a dream (TFC had to win by 4+ goals in order to win the tournament and prevent vancouver from winning, thus entering the CONCACAF champions league).
The Mood on the supporter message forums was cautiously optimistic. We all thought TFC can and will win this game, BUT not by that large of a margin. Only once in our 3 year history had TFC won by 4 goals.... and TFCs recent struggles of finding the net made the task seem impossible.
But there was faith, and belief. Football stories of glory and comebacks had flooded media reports and message boards, sure it could be done but by this outfit?
The pain of so many letdowns lead the majority to believe that we could at least bow out of the tournament with an ass kicking to our favourite assholes.
Well, they did it, the unthinkable, the impossible, TFC won 6-1. Thats right, 6-1.
Lead by Dwayne Derosario, and Amado Guevera, TFC played their hearts out and got the result they needed.
Not too many times in the clubs short history you could say that, but now they were champions.
Seeing the reds jumping and celebrating was a thing of beauty. Jim Brennan accepting the Voyageuers Cup was simply awesome. I think the best way to describe this win was satisfaction.
3 years is not a long time, but if you've been following the club since day one, you knew of the many heart breaks and pains along the way. The bad times outweighed the good by far, for me this win meant a lot, it was important.
Sure I am not a member of TFC, but all season long, I ride the highs of wins and the lows of losses with the other supporters and players, driven countless hours to see them lose and lose bad. Witnessed broken goaless streaks, losing streaks, players coming and going, gut wrenching losses, and days you just feel gutted.
frustration, questioning players heart and ability... you name it.
But last night, none of that mattered. Seeing these guys celebrating, with true happiness and the delight they had in winning the Voyageurs cup, well its a small step but it was honestly the best night I've had as a TFC Supporter.....
You ride the tough times and for the countless number of gutted losses, frustration and anger, you live for that one moment, that feeling of Victory, Seeing heads held up high, cheers and celebration
This, is why they call it the beautiful game.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Real talk
Real fucking Madrid coming to Toronto to play TFC....
On a grass pitch! @ BMO field!.....
Finally a big name european club coming to BMO....
Okay there's a catch.
To make this happen, we need to move a fixture from august to next week... I know you had planned your summer around the schedule to. Not miss a game, but c'mon its Madrid.
Sure we didn't have a game moved last season because of the amount of players on int'l duty.... Buuuuut chivas isn't the 9 time european champions.
Oh ya.... That int friendly you bought with your season tickets, well. Its gonna cost a lot to bring madrid here, so we need you to fork out some $. NOW. Oh you'll still get a friendly, but not vs Madrid.
And yes, you heard me right! GRASS @ BMO. But only for this game, Madrid won't play on that dreaded turf....
Sound a little fucked up? Ya so do about 90% of the supporters.
The decisions made to bring Madrid to Toronto did not sit well with many.... Add this to the growing number of issues with the tfc fo, and massive league losses to houston, LA and a Voyageurs cup loss to the Whitecaps, you have the shit hitting the fan.
In what should be a celebration of the Beautiful game making it big in the hockey crazed city, we have a team/ supporter termoil.
Despite it all, I will be at the Madrid / TFC friendly to see my 2 fav teams ina match only previously seen in Fifa 2008. But among the many in white, I will be there to support the reds, like I alway have and always will.
On a grass pitch! @ BMO field!.....
Finally a big name european club coming to BMO....
Okay there's a catch.
To make this happen, we need to move a fixture from august to next week... I know you had planned your summer around the schedule to. Not miss a game, but c'mon its Madrid.
Sure we didn't have a game moved last season because of the amount of players on int'l duty.... Buuuuut chivas isn't the 9 time european champions.
Oh ya.... That int friendly you bought with your season tickets, well. Its gonna cost a lot to bring madrid here, so we need you to fork out some $. NOW. Oh you'll still get a friendly, but not vs Madrid.
And yes, you heard me right! GRASS @ BMO. But only for this game, Madrid won't play on that dreaded turf....
Sound a little fucked up? Ya so do about 90% of the supporters.
The decisions made to bring Madrid to Toronto did not sit well with many.... Add this to the growing number of issues with the tfc fo, and massive league losses to houston, LA and a Voyageurs cup loss to the Whitecaps, you have the shit hitting the fan.
In what should be a celebration of the Beautiful game making it big in the hockey crazed city, we have a team/ supporter termoil.
Despite it all, I will be at the Madrid / TFC friendly to see my 2 fav teams ina match only previously seen in Fifa 2008. But among the many in white, I will be there to support the reds, like I alway have and always will.
Friday, May 8, 2009
That's how we roll....
I've always tried to push myself to work as hard as possible in everything. I know I am not the smartest (shut up....) Sometimes it takes me a little while to get things, but I do pride myself on getting what I want done, regardless of my short comings.... Life definitly hasn't come easy, but I can manage... Even if I need a pick me up sometimes....
Those pick me ups... Something to light a fire under you... What can I say? It works....
Which leads me to this theory, you may agree or not, but I believe the people you surround yourself with can define how successfull you are.
A running partner, work out buddy.... They push you, you push them, and together, you get over the hump and acheive the goal. Get the idea?
Well, I look at myself.... Always content to do things at my pace, sure I get what I need, but followed a plan which involved waiting for the right timing...
Vicki, she gets what she wants when she wants it, motivated, doesn't take no for an answer....
when people say you can't she's saying you can....
well.. Fast forward to now, and looking back on things, I am doing a lot of things now I didn't think were possible. Out of my parents house a few years before I thought, independant, taking responsibility for things, about to start a new job and ready to start a new chapter in my life with vicki...
I can't thank her enough for her influance, Its good to be in a place that I didn't think I would be in for a while, and I will continue to reach for my goals .... And I hope I can take what I've learned and push the people I care about to achieve their best....
Those pick me ups... Something to light a fire under you... What can I say? It works....
Which leads me to this theory, you may agree or not, but I believe the people you surround yourself with can define how successfull you are.
A running partner, work out buddy.... They push you, you push them, and together, you get over the hump and acheive the goal. Get the idea?
Well, I look at myself.... Always content to do things at my pace, sure I get what I need, but followed a plan which involved waiting for the right timing...
Vicki, she gets what she wants when she wants it, motivated, doesn't take no for an answer....
when people say you can't she's saying you can....
well.. Fast forward to now, and looking back on things, I am doing a lot of things now I didn't think were possible. Out of my parents house a few years before I thought, independant, taking responsibility for things, about to start a new job and ready to start a new chapter in my life with vicki...
I can't thank her enough for her influance, Its good to be in a place that I didn't think I would be in for a while, and I will continue to reach for my goals .... And I hope I can take what I've learned and push the people I care about to achieve their best....
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
I don't wanna grow up :(
Feels just like yesterday I was starting highschool.....
This gets old fast, but I'm having one of those "were did the time go?" moments.... Okay, I am 27 years old, I think its about time I get over the whole "growing up" thing.... cause its here, and its not going anywhere.
Tough decisions to make, things to do, and of course being accountable.... yikes!
growing up sucks indeed.... but it must happen eventually, and you cannot keep putting it off like homework....
This time next year, I should be well seasoned into the new job I am starting in a couple of weeks, and plans for my wedding should be well under way and just about ready....
Next year In my own eyes, I become officially a grown up, never mind graduating school, or entering the workforce, for me, this is the ultimate sign of growing up.... getting married.
Then you think about how things willl be..... Having a wife, starting a family, growing old with Vicki..... new exciting things to come in life.
You know.....I guess nothing really changes, you still make mistakes, and have some great times... you just keep adding to things and apply what you learned along the way.....
and before you know it.... these mistakes leave you with lessons to make you a better person and your teaching your kids about the things you've learned in life..... hoping that they too can learn from the mistakes they will make down the road
all of a sudden growing up doesn't look so bad after all...
This gets old fast, but I'm having one of those "were did the time go?" moments.... Okay, I am 27 years old, I think its about time I get over the whole "growing up" thing.... cause its here, and its not going anywhere.
Tough decisions to make, things to do, and of course being accountable.... yikes!
growing up sucks indeed.... but it must happen eventually, and you cannot keep putting it off like homework....
This time next year, I should be well seasoned into the new job I am starting in a couple of weeks, and plans for my wedding should be well under way and just about ready....
Next year In my own eyes, I become officially a grown up, never mind graduating school, or entering the workforce, for me, this is the ultimate sign of growing up.... getting married.
Then you think about how things willl be..... Having a wife, starting a family, growing old with Vicki..... new exciting things to come in life.
You know.....I guess nothing really changes, you still make mistakes, and have some great times... you just keep adding to things and apply what you learned along the way.....
and before you know it.... these mistakes leave you with lessons to make you a better person and your teaching your kids about the things you've learned in life..... hoping that they too can learn from the mistakes they will make down the road
all of a sudden growing up doesn't look so bad after all...
Friday, May 1, 2009
okay let's get up to speed.
Wow, its been a month since the last post....
sorry about that, I am having issues on my laptop, and I am using my Fiancees to do this post.... once i can figure out things from the blackberry, things should get back to normal so to speak. Okay so a lot has happened in the last month.
The last post was in anticpation of the TFC home opener and how exciting things would be... well that game was a shitstorm and well...its been up and down since then with the manager quitting, and a potentially big injury to our star dero....
okay so this means things are bad eh? not quite, a new manager playing attacking football, a legend stepping in and what do you know? top of the east we are! Return match vs the Yellow Football team happens tomorrow, 2 wins under the new manager and the return of Dero to the team....things could be that good!!!!!
Okay enough about football.... for now, a new month is here and things are looking up on all fronts, this time next month, life should be a lot smoother going forward
all i gotta say is sometimes having a fire lit under your ass can do wonders,
sorry about that, I am having issues on my laptop, and I am using my Fiancees to do this post.... once i can figure out things from the blackberry, things should get back to normal so to speak. Okay so a lot has happened in the last month.
The last post was in anticpation of the TFC home opener and how exciting things would be... well that game was a shitstorm and well...its been up and down since then with the manager quitting, and a potentially big injury to our star dero....
okay so this means things are bad eh? not quite, a new manager playing attacking football, a legend stepping in and what do you know? top of the east we are! Return match vs the Yellow Football team happens tomorrow, 2 wins under the new manager and the return of Dero to the team....things could be that good!!!!!
Okay enough about football.... for now, a new month is here and things are looking up on all fronts, this time next month, life should be a lot smoother going forward
all i gotta say is sometimes having a fire lit under your ass can do wonders,
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Everything is coming up JP
Don't you just love it when you have a weekend where Fri-Sun, everything is gonna rock?
On top of that, Mon- Thurs turn out to be not so bad either? Seriously how good can it be!
This weekend, we got (don't laugh) friday night, fast and furious 4 coming out, Vicki and I, being the car enthusiast that we is (grammer ftl), are gonna check it out of course.... sorry guilty pleasure, but what can I say?
Saturday brings the Toronto FC home opener, always an event! This year bringing so much promise on the pitch, and well, BMO Field has been my official Summer home the last 2 years that after a long winter, it feels good to be going back with friends watching the Reds!
Sunday night is the annual Wrestlemania get together, and well, being a long time Wrestling fan, its the 1 night where I gotta get my fix.
Okay not the best post but basically what I wanted to say is that it is weeks like this that make life good :D
On top of that, Mon- Thurs turn out to be not so bad either? Seriously how good can it be!
This weekend, we got (don't laugh) friday night, fast and furious 4 coming out, Vicki and I, being the car enthusiast that we is (grammer ftl), are gonna check it out of course.... sorry guilty pleasure, but what can I say?
Saturday brings the Toronto FC home opener, always an event! This year bringing so much promise on the pitch, and well, BMO Field has been my official Summer home the last 2 years that after a long winter, it feels good to be going back with friends watching the Reds!
Sunday night is the annual Wrestlemania get together, and well, being a long time Wrestling fan, its the 1 night where I gotta get my fix.
Okay not the best post but basically what I wanted to say is that it is weeks like this that make life good :D
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
finally! it hit me.
Last weekend my Finacee Vicki and I went up north to Vicki's home town North Bay for her best friend Tanya's wedding.
While the wedding was fantastic and a good time was had by all, as the speeches, tears and laughs came and went, it finally hit me that soon enough it will be our turn.
The engagement, booking the hall and church brought some excitment in the wedding planning and of course visions of what the day may be like,but being the first wedding we attended after the engagement, the sights sounds and smells certainly helped to fuel visions of what a hopefully beautiful mid summers night may bring.
Walking into the reception hall in a sharp tuxedo, with my beautful bride smiling, proud to call her my wife, friends and family welcoming us with a standing ovation, corny speeches, and tears of joy, a fantastic dinner and dancing to great music all night.
yeah, its weird coming from a guy envisioning his wedding day, but it is very real and it is truly exciting. Things offically kick off with our engagement party this coming sunday, and that is exciting, as many family and friends, some whom we seldom see will be in attendance. A time to catch up, renew aquaintances and look forward to a special evening that will be here in no time.
While the wedding was fantastic and a good time was had by all, as the speeches, tears and laughs came and went, it finally hit me that soon enough it will be our turn.
The engagement, booking the hall and church brought some excitment in the wedding planning and of course visions of what the day may be like,but being the first wedding we attended after the engagement, the sights sounds and smells certainly helped to fuel visions of what a hopefully beautiful mid summers night may bring.
Walking into the reception hall in a sharp tuxedo, with my beautful bride smiling, proud to call her my wife, friends and family welcoming us with a standing ovation, corny speeches, and tears of joy, a fantastic dinner and dancing to great music all night.
yeah, its weird coming from a guy envisioning his wedding day, but it is very real and it is truly exciting. Things offically kick off with our engagement party this coming sunday, and that is exciting, as many family and friends, some whom we seldom see will be in attendance. A time to catch up, renew aquaintances and look forward to a special evening that will be here in no time.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Corporate culture.... ugh. *rant warning.
Can I just say I hate it!
Back in school, I used to think that when I grow up.... the school yard bullshit would end. Boy was I wrong. The school yard bullshit has now become the corporate bullshit for me. Cliques gossip and backstabbing...... what is this? Melrose place (okay .... Im sure there is more recent references, but this works...its late, gimme a break).
For me its gotten to the point where I question the sincerity of everything from greetings to conversations.
The way people ask you how your weekend went as an intro to a question..... like shit, just ask the question already shit.
The recession(ZOMG!!! the world is ending) is driving me nuts, okay I understand times are tough, the fucking media force feeds this to us on a day to day basis. But you don't need to bring up the topic following every discussion about the workload. "at least we have a job"- my favourite line.... yes we have jobs, no question about it, yes I am thankfull, but dont use that to force feed more work to me, or make it acceptable to be swamped and have to stay late to get things done.
and Finally...." well we have to do whats best for the company" I love this especialy since I am on the bottom of the pecking order.
Life is less important than work, nevermind your kids, activites, loved ones, unless your taking a course, the company takes priority.
The dedication some people have for work is amazing, they put their lives on hold it get things done...... unbelievable. Yes, I am guilty of this too, but some people take it to the next level. If I've learned anything through all this, its that no matter how much time and effort you put into the organization you work for, if they want to let you go, they will.
Life is too short to spend pencil pushing and at a desk or whatever you do, don't forget the things that matter.
Back in school, I used to think that when I grow up.... the school yard bullshit would end. Boy was I wrong. The school yard bullshit has now become the corporate bullshit for me. Cliques gossip and backstabbing...... what is this? Melrose place (okay .... Im sure there is more recent references, but this works...its late, gimme a break).
For me its gotten to the point where I question the sincerity of everything from greetings to conversations.
The way people ask you how your weekend went as an intro to a question..... like shit, just ask the question already shit.
The recession(ZOMG!!! the world is ending) is driving me nuts, okay I understand times are tough, the fucking media force feeds this to us on a day to day basis. But you don't need to bring up the topic following every discussion about the workload. "at least we have a job"- my favourite line.... yes we have jobs, no question about it, yes I am thankfull, but dont use that to force feed more work to me, or make it acceptable to be swamped and have to stay late to get things done.
and Finally...." well we have to do whats best for the company" I love this especialy since I am on the bottom of the pecking order.
Life is less important than work, nevermind your kids, activites, loved ones, unless your taking a course, the company takes priority.
The dedication some people have for work is amazing, they put their lives on hold it get things done...... unbelievable. Yes, I am guilty of this too, but some people take it to the next level. If I've learned anything through all this, its that no matter how much time and effort you put into the organization you work for, if they want to let you go, they will.
Life is too short to spend pencil pushing and at a desk or whatever you do, don't forget the things that matter.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Oh When The Reds!
Winter couldn't end soon enough.
Next week marks the beginning of the Major League Soccer season. As a loyal supporter of Toronto FC, this couldn't come soon enough.
Combing message boards, blogs and rumour sites all winter, anticipating new signings, and of course, the new kit. I have been looking forward to going to BMO field 1 person among a sea of red, singing, drinking and cheering on our lads.
One by one, things fell into place. Local boys have come home to play for the Reds, the offence has been shored up, and the core had been re established. Watching the Impact play in the champions league, while for sure has been great for Canadian soccer, also leaves a bitter taste and much "what if" asking, not to mention flashbacks to the most painfull game to watch at BMO ever. Knowing that this year, the champions league is a must.
Well, after watching the Crew lift the MLS cup, and a long winter to follow, the time is near, the Supporters are mobilizing and the Tifo's are just about ready for Kansas City, Columbus and of course our Home Opener vs the new Seattle side.
Of course football fans have been treated to exciting champions league play, an amazing run up the premiership by Manchester United, not to mention an exciting end to the La Liga season and of course a little Golden Ball drama, for me, its not the same.
I mean I love watching football, and try to watch as much as I can on what little supply is offered by my Rogers package, but NOTHING beats heading down to BMO on match day, walking in to the grounds, grabbing a pint, seeing my friends and heading into 113 to sing and cheer on our lads to victory.
MLS is far cry from the premiership, but Toronto FC is my team, and its an amazing thing to watch a team from day one, and live the pain of defeat and the thrill of a win, and its only 8 days till game day, when my entire world stops for a few hours to see the reds go marching in :)
Next week marks the beginning of the Major League Soccer season. As a loyal supporter of Toronto FC, this couldn't come soon enough.
Combing message boards, blogs and rumour sites all winter, anticipating new signings, and of course, the new kit. I have been looking forward to going to BMO field 1 person among a sea of red, singing, drinking and cheering on our lads.
One by one, things fell into place. Local boys have come home to play for the Reds, the offence has been shored up, and the core had been re established. Watching the Impact play in the champions league, while for sure has been great for Canadian soccer, also leaves a bitter taste and much "what if" asking, not to mention flashbacks to the most painfull game to watch at BMO ever. Knowing that this year, the champions league is a must.
Well, after watching the Crew lift the MLS cup, and a long winter to follow, the time is near, the Supporters are mobilizing and the Tifo's are just about ready for Kansas City, Columbus and of course our Home Opener vs the new Seattle side.
Of course football fans have been treated to exciting champions league play, an amazing run up the premiership by Manchester United, not to mention an exciting end to the La Liga season and of course a little Golden Ball drama, for me, its not the same.
I mean I love watching football, and try to watch as much as I can on what little supply is offered by my Rogers package, but NOTHING beats heading down to BMO on match day, walking in to the grounds, grabbing a pint, seeing my friends and heading into 113 to sing and cheer on our lads to victory.
MLS is far cry from the premiership, but Toronto FC is my team, and its an amazing thing to watch a team from day one, and live the pain of defeat and the thrill of a win, and its only 8 days till game day, when my entire world stops for a few hours to see the reds go marching in :)
Thursday, March 5, 2009
change will do you good.
Something that comes along from time to time.
change is good, really is it?
A lot of times this involves leaving a comfort zone. For a lot of people, that alone is too difficult to overcome.
The potential for change is also very exciting..... something new, something better....
or it can be scary. Going into the unknown, what will the future hold?
When things aren't going your way, is riding it out, holding on to what you know the best choice? Yes its the safest, but really is it whats best for you?
We sometimes convince ourselves that everything is okay, and this, the now is good.... but sometimes a swift kick to the ass to smarten up and do something about it or you will regret it is the better answer.
Something better is out there, and you just gotta go for it.
change is good, really is it?
A lot of times this involves leaving a comfort zone. For a lot of people, that alone is too difficult to overcome.
The potential for change is also very exciting..... something new, something better....
or it can be scary. Going into the unknown, what will the future hold?
When things aren't going your way, is riding it out, holding on to what you know the best choice? Yes its the safest, but really is it whats best for you?
We sometimes convince ourselves that everything is okay, and this, the now is good.... but sometimes a swift kick to the ass to smarten up and do something about it or you will regret it is the better answer.
Something better is out there, and you just gotta go for it.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
times are tough
Back in December, The company I work for started to feel the effects of the current economic climate, the layoffs began. One by one, people who I thought would never be let go all of a sudden were. The safe bubble my coworkers and I thought we had with the mighty corporation had popped, and the reality of job losses and uncertainty had settled in. Who was next? when will it end?
So Christmas came and I was still employed, new year, new beginning..... the layoffs are done and the company is ready to ride out the recession.
Today things changed.
We found out today that a company wide pay cut was to take effect in 30 days. not a large percentage but it was still enough to make people cringe. This recession had now hit us full effect and right square in the nose.
Lifestyles, habits, hobbies, needs and wants are now questioned. Brown Bagging lunches is in. That timmies every morning..... well do i really need it?
Sure, a pay cut will make things a bit tougher. Less disposable income, purchases and vacations may be put on hold, but in the end... if this is what it takes to save jobs, Yeah I am all for it.
I see my coworkers more than i see my beautiful finacee..... and well they are a great bunch of people, and I'd happily take a pay cut if it means them and myself still have a job tomorrow.
times are tough, but sometimes a wakeup call like this is exactly what you need.....
more on that another time.
So Christmas came and I was still employed, new year, new beginning..... the layoffs are done and the company is ready to ride out the recession.
Today things changed.
We found out today that a company wide pay cut was to take effect in 30 days. not a large percentage but it was still enough to make people cringe. This recession had now hit us full effect and right square in the nose.
Lifestyles, habits, hobbies, needs and wants are now questioned. Brown Bagging lunches is in. That timmies every morning..... well do i really need it?
Sure, a pay cut will make things a bit tougher. Less disposable income, purchases and vacations may be put on hold, but in the end... if this is what it takes to save jobs, Yeah I am all for it.
I see my coworkers more than i see my beautiful finacee..... and well they are a great bunch of people, and I'd happily take a pay cut if it means them and myself still have a job tomorrow.
times are tough, but sometimes a wakeup call like this is exactly what you need.....
more on that another time.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
work it, make it, do it, makes us harder, better, faster, stronger.
Happy Fat Tuesday.
Tomorrow, marks the beginning of lent, the most important part of the calender for the catholic faith. One aspect of lent is sacrifice, giving up something for the duration(40 some odd days) of lent until easter.
This year, I am planning on giving up meat (pork, beef and chicken), only able to eat fish and eggs. This will be tough, but i look forward to the challenge, for not only reasons of faith, but also for heath and fitness reasons too.
For the next 46 days I will use this blog to update you all on my progress and if infact, changing my diet will lead to to a different lifestyle.....
wish me luck and we willl see what happens!
Tomorrow, marks the beginning of lent, the most important part of the calender for the catholic faith. One aspect of lent is sacrifice, giving up something for the duration(40 some odd days) of lent until easter.
This year, I am planning on giving up meat (pork, beef and chicken), only able to eat fish and eggs. This will be tough, but i look forward to the challenge, for not only reasons of faith, but also for heath and fitness reasons too.
For the next 46 days I will use this blog to update you all on my progress and if infact, changing my diet will lead to to a different lifestyle.....
wish me luck and we willl see what happens!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
How could you be so Heartless
If the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup, it will be without Mats Sundin.
Argueably the greatest player the Maple Leafs ever had, Sundin had led many different Leaf teams in a quest for Stanley. Unfortunatly they never got closer than the eastern conference finals.
At the end of last season, the Leafs and Sundin had parted ways, and eventually both seemed to be able to let the other go, until tonight.
Sundin, now a member of the Vanocouver Canucks, made his return to Toronto. Leaf Nation cheered with the tributes and jeered when he touched the puck.
In the end, Sundin had the last word, scoring the shootout winning goal, beating Vesa Toskala.
Marquee players who've called Toronto home once upon a time seem to find ways to make the fans cry. Vince Carter does this all the time, and a new member of the club, Bryan McCabe had done this earlier this year, you can now add Sundin to the list, and I am sure that AJ Burnett will be added sometime in the summer.
Sometimes the players excel with their new teams leaving Toronto sports fans to wonder what if. Other times they crash and burn once leaving Toronto only to regret it.
For as stubborn as Toronto fans may be, they certainly deserve a winning team led by a Marquee player that we all hope can have the sports version of the story book ending and win a championship and retire with the last shirt worn being a Toronto one.
But in the end its only a dream for most of us, and will continue to be, so just prepare yourself to see AJ Burnett winning a world series in pinstripes, or maybe Mats hoisting a Stanley cup in Vancouver.
Argueably the greatest player the Maple Leafs ever had, Sundin had led many different Leaf teams in a quest for Stanley. Unfortunatly they never got closer than the eastern conference finals.
At the end of last season, the Leafs and Sundin had parted ways, and eventually both seemed to be able to let the other go, until tonight.
Sundin, now a member of the Vanocouver Canucks, made his return to Toronto. Leaf Nation cheered with the tributes and jeered when he touched the puck.
In the end, Sundin had the last word, scoring the shootout winning goal, beating Vesa Toskala.
Marquee players who've called Toronto home once upon a time seem to find ways to make the fans cry. Vince Carter does this all the time, and a new member of the club, Bryan McCabe had done this earlier this year, you can now add Sundin to the list, and I am sure that AJ Burnett will be added sometime in the summer.
Sometimes the players excel with their new teams leaving Toronto sports fans to wonder what if. Other times they crash and burn once leaving Toronto only to regret it.
For as stubborn as Toronto fans may be, they certainly deserve a winning team led by a Marquee player that we all hope can have the sports version of the story book ending and win a championship and retire with the last shirt worn being a Toronto one.
But in the end its only a dream for most of us, and will continue to be, so just prepare yourself to see AJ Burnett winning a world series in pinstripes, or maybe Mats hoisting a Stanley cup in Vancouver.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
That was it?
This sums up the anti climatic ending to the NBA trade deadline.....
Tons of rumours surfaced the last few days with many big names on the move, Vince Carter to Houston for Tracy McGrady? Amare or Shaq to the Cavs? With Jermaine O'Neal going to Miami for Shawn Marion, you would think that this would open the floodgates for many trades to go down...
But that didn't happen... with many teams looking to shed salary, this was the name of the game as much as it was to strengthen the run to the post season..... expiring contracts was the hot ticket with many GM's looking towards 2010 for both the free agent crop, and a hopefull turn of economic conditions.
Who is the big winner? Well its hard to say. Rafer Alston to Orlando sticks out, as it addresses the PG issue.
If the Knicks can light a fire under Larry Hughes, THey could be very dangerous.
If Jermaine O'Neal can stay healthy, this could really help the Heats playoff hopes.
But maybe... in this case the real winners are the teams that saved $ by shedding large contracts and maybe getting ready for 2010 with dreams of a CB4 or King James .....
Whatever the case may be... a much anticipated trade deadline was a headline dud..... oh well.... lets see what the NHLdealine brings
Tons of rumours surfaced the last few days with many big names on the move, Vince Carter to Houston for Tracy McGrady? Amare or Shaq to the Cavs? With Jermaine O'Neal going to Miami for Shawn Marion, you would think that this would open the floodgates for many trades to go down...
But that didn't happen... with many teams looking to shed salary, this was the name of the game as much as it was to strengthen the run to the post season..... expiring contracts was the hot ticket with many GM's looking towards 2010 for both the free agent crop, and a hopefull turn of economic conditions.
Who is the big winner? Well its hard to say. Rafer Alston to Orlando sticks out, as it addresses the PG issue.
If the Knicks can light a fire under Larry Hughes, THey could be very dangerous.
If Jermaine O'Neal can stay healthy, this could really help the Heats playoff hopes.
But maybe... in this case the real winners are the teams that saved $ by shedding large contracts and maybe getting ready for 2010 with dreams of a CB4 or King James .....
Whatever the case may be... a much anticipated trade deadline was a headline dud..... oh well.... lets see what the NHLdealine brings
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
A-Roids! Shame of a Nation
"YOU ARE A SHAME ON THE GAME OF BASEBALL"
Says the Commish.....
You have to give ARod credit for coming clean, its hard to face the truth. With the Yankee faithful constently scrutenizing his every move, play and contract, he doesn't need this stuff. Then again would you rather be in ARod's shoes or Chris Brown??? heh.
One solid season and perhaps a World Series championship, New York may forgive A Rod, maybe.
Lets step back a second, and picture ARod being that kid who has pressure from their parents to get into University, not just ANY university, maybe a prestigious one such as Waterloo or Queens. This kid stays up all night, takes caffine pills or what not to help them stay up later, to study more. They pass the exams, get the 90 and get into that program.
Okay maybe not the best example, but the bottom line is you have an individual that will do what they need to do, in order to get the best results, due to the high expectations / pressure brought onto them.
A Rod feeling the mounting pressure of a $225 million dollar contract, giving into taking performance enhancing drugs, that were readily available, so he could produce the #'s that would help justify his contract.
He gave into the pressure, and you can think of many situations where you, or someone you know had given into pressure to succeed, and maybe had done something to help them get ahead.
Yes Bud Selig, go tell the nation A Rod is a shame.... but don't throw stones when you live in a glass house Bud...
Says the Commish.....
You have to give ARod credit for coming clean, its hard to face the truth. With the Yankee faithful constently scrutenizing his every move, play and contract, he doesn't need this stuff. Then again would you rather be in ARod's shoes or Chris Brown??? heh.
One solid season and perhaps a World Series championship, New York may forgive A Rod, maybe.
Lets step back a second, and picture ARod being that kid who has pressure from their parents to get into University, not just ANY university, maybe a prestigious one such as Waterloo or Queens. This kid stays up all night, takes caffine pills or what not to help them stay up later, to study more. They pass the exams, get the 90 and get into that program.
Okay maybe not the best example, but the bottom line is you have an individual that will do what they need to do, in order to get the best results, due to the high expectations / pressure brought onto them.
A Rod feeling the mounting pressure of a $225 million dollar contract, giving into taking performance enhancing drugs, that were readily available, so he could produce the #'s that would help justify his contract.
He gave into the pressure, and you can think of many situations where you, or someone you know had given into pressure to succeed, and maybe had done something to help them get ahead.
Yes Bud Selig, go tell the nation A Rod is a shame.... but don't throw stones when you live in a glass house Bud...
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
bittersweet....
USA wins tonight 2 -nil vs. Mexico @ Crew Stadium tonight.....
As a TFC supporter.... the off season is filled with christmas, basketball, hockey and pointyball. But once the lads gather @ BMO Field to start preseason training.... you get that bug.
Watching youtube vids/frequent trips to the message boards of the RPB, U-Sector and the Voyageurs as news and discussion of the upcoming season starts to buzz. Of Course, this time of year also brings us the continuation of world cup qualifying in the CONCACAF region.
Bittersweet it was to watch USA face off vs Mexico tonight, Our Canadian boys led by a couple of Toronto raised boys had entered the initial round of qualifying with the hopes and dreams of hundreds of Canadian supporters who truly belived THIS was the team. The team to go all the way to South Africa in 2010.
Bittersweet it was to see the lads draw @ home in the red fortress known as BMO Field vs. Jamaica in a very winnable game.
Anger and frustration rose as Canada began to lose each qualifying game, our dreams of South Africa and potential games vs England, Italy and Brazil slowly fading......
Fast foward to today and its us Canadian supporters cheering on Marvell Wynne as he and the other American players celebrate a win that takes them one step forward to South Africa....
yes... its bittersweet.
As a TFC supporter.... the off season is filled with christmas, basketball, hockey and pointyball. But once the lads gather @ BMO Field to start preseason training.... you get that bug.
Watching youtube vids/frequent trips to the message boards of the RPB, U-Sector and the Voyageurs as news and discussion of the upcoming season starts to buzz. Of Course, this time of year also brings us the continuation of world cup qualifying in the CONCACAF region.
Bittersweet it was to watch USA face off vs Mexico tonight, Our Canadian boys led by a couple of Toronto raised boys had entered the initial round of qualifying with the hopes and dreams of hundreds of Canadian supporters who truly belived THIS was the team. The team to go all the way to South Africa in 2010.
Bittersweet it was to see the lads draw @ home in the red fortress known as BMO Field vs. Jamaica in a very winnable game.
Anger and frustration rose as Canada began to lose each qualifying game, our dreams of South Africa and potential games vs England, Italy and Brazil slowly fading......
Fast foward to today and its us Canadian supporters cheering on Marvell Wynne as he and the other American players celebrate a win that takes them one step forward to South Africa....
yes... its bittersweet.
getting old? or just being smart.
The old me would be at a bar right now...
any given weekday night, you could find me @ shoeless joes, boston pizza or kelseys watching whatever sport was on that night. Sure I could of watched it at home, fighting for possession with my brothers and sister for the tv, though 9 outta 10 times it was just easier to go out for a pint with friends and catch the game at a bar.
as i am typing this, i am watching the sabres play on tsn on my fiancee's beautiful LCD tv, as well as trying to catch a feed of the USA vs Mexico football game on my craptop.
moving out of my parents house has really changed things...
the guy i used to make fun of, the one who'd prefer to stay home than go out with the boys is now me. Yup, i am eating crow on that one. But do i care at this point? naw.... i wish i had realized the beauty of watching my favourite sports in the comfort of a sofa in my PJs a long time ago....
any given weekday night, you could find me @ shoeless joes, boston pizza or kelseys watching whatever sport was on that night. Sure I could of watched it at home, fighting for possession with my brothers and sister for the tv, though 9 outta 10 times it was just easier to go out for a pint with friends and catch the game at a bar.
as i am typing this, i am watching the sabres play on tsn on my fiancee's beautiful LCD tv, as well as trying to catch a feed of the USA vs Mexico football game on my craptop.
moving out of my parents house has really changed things...
the guy i used to make fun of, the one who'd prefer to stay home than go out with the boys is now me. Yup, i am eating crow on that one. But do i care at this point? naw.... i wish i had realized the beauty of watching my favourite sports in the comfort of a sofa in my PJs a long time ago....
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