Wednesday, August 27, 2008

So Many Things To Do...But

Sometimes you do your own thing.

I had a call this morning with regards to my father. And I am not sure what is entirely going on with his health right now but I am leaving it up on the bookshelf. I decided to let it entirely go. Some of you may know that I live in another city now and I do have some things set up so that if I do get a call I am on a plan - not a car right away if it's what is the enevitable.

When I left where I used to live, I didn’t really realize that I was really leaving and then I have been back there two times. This last time there were things that were afforded me, I am not sure I am the youngest in the family but the main point is that I did not allow this to effect me. I took a “self day” if you will. And I thought I would just do those things to get things off my mind as with all that has taken place and I am certain some of you know – I have come to learn you handle things. I don’t look to what tomorrow brings rather I accept them for what they are worth. I thought this small tad of a write was worth it.

Things are as they are but we do move on.

However the day was good and I said hello to my Chinese neighbor’s wife whom does not speak all that much English however she is a very kind person and my neighbor hood is full of predominantly Chinese in this one area.  Most often her husband David whom is a chemical engineer is the one that I talk to and he keeps asking when I will be getting grass on this lot. Where as Ping, she is always insists that I go join the older Chinese people and do Tai Chi as you can see in my video section,as she and David know about my family they had me over one day and we talked and for some reason they understood it. I wrote with regards to the some politics that I find so interesting – in a diplomatic manner, and there was one mention with regards to the things that go on in China. It’s a country I am not too familiar with. I know it on an economical manner but I only have had a few friends that were Chinese but they were second or third generation. It would be all to interesting to see what someone from China thought of the affairs of the world.


I seized the day in the best manner that I can and as well I was emailed a book from a person that I made several calls to have a book put on the bookshelves. Here in Canada and in New York City. And I have not spoken to this colleague of mine in some time but that is not what is important it’s what one does for themselves and as well for the people that they feel in life are important to them.

My friend Gary, whom lives with me, has been off for the last week with his girl friend going through southern portion of Alberta and British Colombia.  We had one day to catch up and then he is gone off to his home town to meet see his parents in a small town called Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

When I came into Canada Gary was one of the first two friends I met. That is prior to my father sending me off to a catholic boarding school in Ontario.  That’s really about it on the personal side. I would like the few new people that made a connect to know that hey I thank you. This is a collaborative area, I do it all with a balance – and I am writing while I am in the midst of my own journey.

I have said this before but I will be taking my own holiday at some point. Where will I go I don't know but I shall...

8 comments:

  1. Best wishes for the outcome of your father's current problem. Glad you had a good day, loved the photos you posted. In spite of everything that goes on in our lives, we still have to keep living as best we can. Take care........Lyn

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  2. Thank you Lyn. For a Wednesday it was a great on I have learned to accept something and not let them get me down, but I did take some self time. Yes we do. Thanks and the same to you.

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  3. My father is dieing of cancer. There are days when I feel guilty for separating myself from that even though there isn't anything I can do about it except visit every so often, spend some time and let him know I love him. You are right. Life goes on.

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  4. Days go by fast and even when there is time ahead of us it seems we are always busy with something or another. They only way I have found to really take time for myself is to go away from the country, away from home and the daily routine. Then when you get back it takes a few days to re-adjust to the schedule but your mind and soul are filled with good memories, and it last a life time. It has been almost a year that I have been to South Africa and I still have flashbacks of the nice landscape and pleasant people we have met on the tour. I hope all will be alright with your dad. Enjoy the quietness of your home in Gary`s absence, and all the best to you Jack. I hope you can go on holiday soon too.

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  5. It's so true, we never realize these things till a certain stage in life. I truly believe that we need to accept things and yet give allowances to the emotions that come with it. For all I know it's another false alarm but I don't live near any longer. I hate this thing called Cancer. But it's been something I have lived along side with my family as we have watched a very determined father. But life does go on. I have finally come to understand this.

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  6. I am enjoying my own self time. Merci.

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  7. I like your sentence: I seized the day in the best manner you could.....that accounts for alot. Our problems or difficulties in life become more manageable depending on how we handle life in the meantime.

    I'm saying prayers for you and your father. (hugs)

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  8. It took time and one last visit there Kim. I know that it can throw me off, but this has been a time that I have felt so much time lost with my father. I wish I would have taped him and our conversations just for myself. But not I just accept and know that I have to be on my own pathway. Thank you. It means much, not being dramatic here.

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