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Travel, Trek and Transportation

So recently I was just on a trip to Calgary to visit a very good friend of mine @eveningmartini. This was one of many times that I have travelled in my life and just like anything else the more times you do it the easier and less nerve rackin it becomes. I flew out there on Westjet airlines which is a Canadian airline that mainly flies within Canada and goes coast to coast. Something to know about Canadian Airlines is that they are not as inexpensive as Airlines in America. I've been told that you can travel from coast to coast in the US for around $100. To do the same in Canada it would cost you upwards of $250 one all things are considered.

After this great trip I have learned a few things that I will have to remember for next time I travel. One thing is, that it's all well and fine that I was able to watch the flights and find one that was inexpensive but that really is only one aspect of the entire travel. Too and from the airport is something that also much be considered. On this particular trip I took the train to the airport on the way out to Calgary and I took a shuttle bus on the way back from my trip. As hinesight is always 20/20, I look back now and I might have been able to rent a car for less money then the methods that I choose to take. Really exploring your options when traveling is very important. Do your do diligence and consider all angles, really consider the trip as a whole.

Other then that it was a most amazing trip Calgary is an amazing city in an amazing province. I suggest all who have the chance to go out there take it. You really wont regret it.

On Vox: Happy New Year?

So I'm sitting here at at 4am Jan 1, 2009! Woot! right!

New-Years-Champagne

Well not so much. Didn't do anything for new years eve, just sorta sat around. Not that it was such a bad thing, I just didn't have anyone to gallivant around with. Some good did come of this evening. My sitting time I spent talking to a friend on blackberry messenger. On top of that it being so late, I am able to focus on every random thought that jumps into my mind and compile it accordingly. Bunch of stuff for work that I need to get banged out this week and set in stone for Monday.

I am however happy content (I guess) that it's the new year. Everything is fresh, can start taking my day to day a bit more serious. Start really trying this thing called 'life'. I've got some pretty big goals for this year and if I really want to follow through on them I have to start taking myself a little more serious. Expanding my cash flow is going to be pretty high on that list. I'll try for say - the end of January to exhausted most possibilities in a job search. Once I've got that in place the summer and September should roll around pretty fast I'd expect. Hopefully start a school program in September and be done in 2 years. Sadly that means another 2 years spent here where I don't want to be; however, such things are needed.

Top of my priority list just like everybody else in accordance with New Years tradition, I plan to work out more, eat slightly more healthy and a bit more often then 1.5 times a day. Healthy body and mind are the trends for this year.

Originally posted on mikemimik.vox.com

Merry Christmas

My shiney xmas tree
Originally uploaded by mikemimik

Christmas is usually a time to celebrate family and friends. A time to think about those that mean the most to you. This year I am doing just that. No gifts and being materialistic, clinging to something that will probably get put to the way side only weeks later. I am going to be spending time with those that mean the most. My give is myself and my time. Talk, laugh, and be merry is the name of the games I play at Christmas. I would take watching movies and keeping warm by the fire with my loved ones over the 11 second rush of opening silly gifts. Yes it is fun, for those 11 seconds, but Christmas should be so much more then that. Especially now with the economy the way it is, people should just be satisfied with the things in life that aren't connected to money.

I guess what I'm trying to say, is have a safe, happy, joyful, triumphant, beautiful and most of all Merry Christmas.

Much love to everyone.