Grab a double double (hold the milk and sugar) and put a few blogs on the fire because as you can see, it’s Post #53. It’s been a busy last few weeks as I try to learn a new job, travel plan for 2020, and battle a ‘man cold’ …all while also trying to figure out how to self publish a book (more on that to come).

Two Day Getaway

My wife and I enjoyed a little jaunt down to Dallas, Texas last month. We cheered on our local hockey team (The Vancouver Canucks), found some great Texas craft beers, and indulged in an amazing steak dinner. The saying is “Don’t Mess with Texas.” My wife, myself, and the Canucks did not heed that advice. We clearly should have. The Canucks got destroyed 6-1 making for a lot of sadness. Delicious steak and my emotional support demon brought back the happiness though.

As the game was happening, I had to think about happier places and happier times… like Kyoto, Japan. I took this photo at Fushimi-Inari.

It was a beautiful (and happier) day.

Bookwork

Being sick all of a November weekend, had me on the couch and working at publishing my book. I decided to revamp a large portion of it. While editing, I found it to be a little too snarky, complainy (yes, that’s now a word-ish), and negative. So, I went to work on making it more positive and constructive. Unfortunately, I do think it lost a little humor in the process but that’s also ok. It’s still the greatest book I’ve ever written. The book is set to be released on February 1st just in time for Valentine’s Day. How so very fitting as the book was written with love.

Words of Wisdom

1. Get St*ff Done.  I was recently asked how I get so much done and how I find the time. It obviously starts with working my job part time. After that, I’m not entirely sure. Resist procrastination. Don’t wait to be “motivated” and just do. Have discipline. It’s not any one thing I can point to.

2. Start the Day Right. I try to follow a routine when I wake up that leans towards getting things done (Spanish Podcasts, Reading, Writing, Working Out etc.) and stay away from the news, social media, email and other such things that create a reactionary response.

3. Good Mornings. There are a number of inspirational-motivational people who speak to getting up at 4:00am but I decided that wasn’t for me. They even say that “Losers hit the snooze button.” That’s why I just don’t set the alarm.

4. As we prepare for George Michael Memorial Day, think about your new year’s resolutions. I think you should buy more books and read more. Reading books is a great way to improve yourself. Buying books is a great way to support writers. Buy a book (like Nursing: The Funny Side of the Bedside) and read a book (like Nursing: The Funny Side of the Bedside). You and I will be better for it.

P.S. My emotional support demon is not referring to my wife.

This is more of an ending story than an ending joke. Enjoy.

The Language of Love

I was walking around downtown Vancouver when two women asked me for directions. They spoke very good English with thick accents. I asked where they were from.

The first woman replied, “I’m from Spain.”

I said, “Oh. Me gusta mucho hablar Espanol.”(I like to speak Spanish – In Spanish) 

The second woman then said, “I’m from Norway.”

I smiled and said, “Jeg liker godt å snakker norsk.” (I like to speak Norwegian – In Norwegian).

They both smiled.

The point of the story is language is amazing and fun.

The moral of the story is that now, in addition to my wife, I also have two girlfriends.

P.S. Lesly seemed fine with it and then this happened….