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:)