Seize the Moment of Snow

You know that feeling you get when you see those white fluffy things falling from the sky. When they build, and pile on the ground higher and higher. It's at that time where you close your eyes and breath deep because you know tomorrow is going to be a good one. Why? Because there is going to be a snow day, one of the most anticipated part of winter. No school, no work and all play for one whole day in heaven.

When you wake up in the morning and look outside your window, its like a the world has transformed overnight and everything is covered in a soft, blanket of snow. The world is beautiful, the sun hitting the ice crystles in the snow with an almost blinding light. Kids are running around screaming while throwing snowballs at one another, while others sit around their fire place with hot chocolate reading a book all snuggled up and warm. Canada means snow, which equals coldness and hopefully some snow days tucked into the monthly calender.

The winter is here, weather or not we like it we just have to grin and bear through it. Those days that we get off, make it better than ever and supply you with some refreshment from those regular school days. The snow is here, the day is off, so seize this moment of being snowed in at home.

Olympic Dreams Of Gold

Imagine, standing on the highest of all the three podiums. The crowd roaring in your ears as loud as the ocean smacking its shores. You feel like you are on top of the world as you wave and smile out into the blinding flashing lights of photographers! This is what all athletes dream of. Night and day, it's what they are determined to do. They are dedicated, committed, and most of all believe in themselves that they can stand on the podium and represent their country proudly. This is what makes these athletes standout amongst all others and makes them true patriarchs and undeniably, indescribably the best of them all. But that medal just doesn't happen to land in your already open hands, you have to work. Work harder then you ever have before and you have to want it more then you ever have before.

Before this all happens, all the excitement and athletes actually preforming, the Olympics all start with a tiny flame that brings hope to so many people. That hope of a flame then grows and becomes a blaze and then a scorching fire with all the passion and love that everyone has for their sport. It travels all around the world, passes from person to person, from young and old. Then finally it reaches it's final destination, the place where it all takes place. The heart of the world for two weeks, Vancouver!

Its truly amazing and inspirational. The strength and willpower these people have just so they can represent their country and fulfill their hopes and dreams. But with all the pressure to be the top dog, it's very stressful and without their encouragement from fans, family and coaches it would be even more crummy. That brings up another point. Coaches. They are astounding! The key to success is a good coach, they become your family, they know everything about you and they push you to be the best you can be. Without them most athletes would be completely lost and wandering around like a lost puppy dog.

When Olympians enter the area where their event is to take place, I am sure that they are a bundle a nervous energy. Excited but not ready to let their country down and promising that they will try their absolute hardest. If they win they gain confidence, pride and memories that they will never forget, but if they fail to accomplish what they had wanted, they become depressed, still full of memories but much more different then those who have succeeded. They will analyze their movements and hope that next time, they will be the one with the flowers. That's whats so great about these people that they are not so easily to be pushed off their sport if they don't do so well. They reflect on what they did wrong and fix it so that they can be better. Role models are the words to describe this group of people.

So, when they bomb down the ski hill, triple lutz on the rink, or have a triple hat game, be proud! Remind yourself how they've worked so hard to get where they are, and their work will surely pay off even if they don't win gold. They now have the world's appreciation, love and focus. Cheer like you've never cheered before! Cheer not just for you're own country but for all of them because they all deserve your gratification for making it to a level of almost perfection. This is the time where everyone is gathered together. Keep in mind, the Olympics aren't just for winning and proving who's the best, its to bring everyone together with the love of sports.

If I had a Million Dollars...

If I had a million dollars...It used to be a fantasy of my dreams, but now, it's reality! It all started last Saturday, when I decided to press my luck at a Lotto 649 game. My horoscope told me it was my lucky day, and boy, was it ever right, (for once!) I chose my numbers and the next day, bam, I had become one of the richest in the city. I had won 40 million dollars!!!! I leaped up for joy, as I had never been a lucky person, never won anything in my life, never a prize, never a draw, never a raffle. Needless to say it was a miracle that I had won the 40 million dollar lottery jackpot.

I feel on top of the world! My heart is racing and it feels like I could just run around an hug everyone I see. I am so happy. I run, jump, and laugh because of the great fortune I just had. It's a miracle, a one in a million chance. It's not only unbelievable, it's absolutely crazy! But then, I think of all the people who are not happy at this time. I feel selfish and ashamed. I think about the people in Haiti, the people who are homeless and wounded. The people with no family, no parents, no one in their lives to take care of them, and I promise to myself that I will donate a fair chunk to their cause, so that I may make a difference in some of their lives.

Okay, so now what to do with this money... hmm... Then I think I'll hit the sunny beach of Australia, followed by a trip to Italy to visit Venice and Rome. You know what? I think I'll just take a trip all around the world to experience some really neat stuff as well as to help some of the other people who need help. I'll donate 5 million dollars to the devastated country of Haiti, as well as to some other charity's so that I may spread my happiness and wealth to other people who are less fortunate. But I still have so much more money! Bank some of it so I can gain some interest, and I'll invest in some stocks and some businesses, just to keep some money flowing. Eventually, maybe I'll start an organization, kinda like Craig Keilberger. It will help people in need by supplying them with some of the basic things that we take forgranted. Even food and water. I really want the world to be a better place and this will ensure that more people will be able to live a happier life. I sigh, what a wonderful thought. It's almost dreamlike...

I wake up, its 11:59 pm on Friday. Wait it's not even Saturday? I haven't won all this money? My head spins in confusion trying to figure everything out. My cell phone vibrates on the nightstand table next to me, indicating a text message. It's my daily horoscope. 'A lucky day awaits...' "Wow," I say under my breath. I get back under the covers and close my eyes, thinking about how great today is going to be... :)