Here is an article about my upcoming trip to Nicaragua. It also includes information about a friend of mine who is travelling to Nepal over the Christmas break to build homes with Habitat for Humanity. http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/2013/10/29/local-educators-eager-to-give-back
So, one of my tasks from my 101 in 1000 days was completed this past weekend. When I wrote the list of tasks, I never thought that there was any chance that I would complete a 5km run. This past weekend I did just that. I had been training and had gotten to the point... Continue Reading →
So this was the first year since I entered kindergarten that I didn't spend Labour Day weekend getting ready for school. However, I did spend it getting ready for a camping trip in Algonquin Park. I spent the time (Sept. 2-5) with my sister, brother in-law,and niece on Rock Lake. I must say despite a... Continue Reading →
Finally Here
For the past 34 years the arrival of the Labour Day Weekend has meant a return to school either as a student or since 1999 as a teacher. Well that isn't the case this year. Five years ago I decided to take deferred salary leave. I deferred 20% of my salary for 4 years in... Continue Reading →
Update #3
So it has been so long since my last post and update, I thought I would do a quick one. This update is to just say that The List is finally complete!!! It only took me 5 months, but I put a lot of thought into the tasks and goals. I wanted them to be... Continue Reading →
Update #2
So I figured that seeing as how it has been awhile since my last update, I was due to post another. I have completed a few of the items on the list. Here is the update: I have been able to cross off numbers 6: Clean the kitchen after dinner each night for a period... Continue Reading →
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