forty nine days to the year

The last few weeks have been fairly busy, but in a good way. I am definitely enjoying this semester even as it is a lot more intense than the last one for sure. I had to take last weekend of though....I went skiing at Fernie. It was awesome, and went really well. I haven't skied for probably two years, and these were probaby the best conditions I have ever skiied. The mountains had about a foot or more of fresh, new white stuff. I did pretty well for not having skiied for a long time, my legs weren't even sore, but I was tired after both days of skiing all day. I was even taking jumps...small of course; and I wasn't doing turns or flips, I was cautious as not to break a leg or anything stupid like that.

I think the fresh mountain air was just what I needed, and I was able to get over my cold. I was feeling alot less congested and now I think I am back. My white blood cells were down two weeks ago due to my cold, so I am a little excited to go back and get my blood tested again. Also, my mouth problems seem alot better, so with any luck, I wll reduce my prednisone again, maybe completely, not that it seems to affect me much anymore. Nonetheless, it would be nice to finally not be a druggy.

Speaking of giving blood, it's disappointing that I can no longer donate. There was a donation clinic at the school this week. I am glad that many people do take the time to give blood. Many people need it, and I was definitely one of those people. I took a brochure on how to volunteer with Canadian Blood Services and plan to look into it further. If I can't donate blood, then I could help with promoting people who can to do it.

Now, I'll briefly discuss the election. I will say I am glad that the Conservatives only managed a small minority, as their more extreme policies(in my opinion, and I'm allowed to have one 'cause I voted) have a leash that can be tightened when need be. I do hope this session of Parliment works and we do not have to go back to an election soon. But I still worry. Canadians must wake up, we need a government who will stand of for Canada. I am concerned with issues such as the Environment that all Canadians should hold as priority. I won't go into debate.

My next hockey game is tomorrow, we'll probably lose again, but it's fun no matter. I joined intermural soccer at the college too, and was designated(volunteered) él capitan, it will be un too. I am still a regular at the MRC gym which is an awesome facility, and sarted playing squash this week too. My but was sore from the fast movements and ducking out of the way of the small, but "deadly" squash ball.

Peace Out A'Here, Justin:)

A New Year

Since I missed the whole month of December, I guess it is time for me to leave another little message. First, I'd like to say Happy Holidays, hoping everything was very festive and went well for you and yours. My Holiday was very good, I headed back home for the first time in about a year and four months. Nothing seemed to change, which is weird, but also comforting at the same time. I was happy to see lots of my friends, who I hadn't seen in about the same amount of time. I was a good catch-up although I wish I could have stayed one more week, but I'll be back again soon, no more year and a half between visits.

Happy New Year!!! Let's hope that this year is very prosperous along with good health... I'm no starting out very good, having developed a cold over the break... The years first test of my baby immune system. I'm sure I'll get over it soon. My resolutions: definitely to live life to the fullest, you never know what is going to happen; stay in touch more with friends, and to make new friends here in Calgary. Keep active, since October I have made good progress with working out....My goal: Abs by May.....but I have kinda been thinking March would be achievable....lol, we'll see. I am going to sign up for intramural indoor soccer which will help with my activity level, and give variety to the gym, Salsa starts again on Tuesday, and I still have the odd hockey game with the C-vivors team(man I sound really busy). To do well in school is my other resolution, I guess that can be a resolution, I did well last semester(A- in boths courses) We will see how well I do with five. Biology....French....Spanish....Classics.... oh yeah and Calculus....Yikes!!

Hopefully with all my school work I can stay on track....My first real semester of college....Here we go!!!

Peace Out, Justin:)