In one month, minus 5 days, I'll be writing my LAST exam, of my final year for undergrad. The advice I got during internship was the ENJOY school! Surprisingly, many co-workers missed school and would have loved to go back to their University days. It's been a good 5 years capped off with a GREAT final year. I leave with very few regrets.
Life is a series of steps. Until April 24th, being in school is where I've placed my foot. It's easy to think "the grass is greener on the other side", but a friend once told me, "If you're not happy today, you won't be happy tomorrow". It's pretty self explanatory, but if you can't make the best of your situation NOW, than what's gonna make tomorrow (an up-and-coming 'now') any better?
I like to say, "I'm gonna make my grass as green as I can."
My desire is to continue savoring each moment until the next step
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
When will the hobbies end?
Last month I decided that I would NOT pick up any more hobbies!
I tend to gravitate towards activities which require lots of money and my bank account is definitely running low.
But in true Allan nature, I started daydreaming in class. I was thinking ahead to summer, when i'm going to hike/scramble/climb as many mountains as possible. I love the challenge of going UP the mountain, but dread the walk down. My knees definitely take a beating for it and so I dreamed about para gliding.
I found a $99 dollar course at the U of C Outdoor Center. The course itself is taught by company based out of Cochrane. The plan is to take this Intro lesson the 3 days before my convocation :)
Paragliders cost about 5-6000 including the harness and all the other gear needed......I hope i don't get hooked by this sport as well.
BUT! If i combine paragliding with photography...I'd get some AWESOME photos!
A paraglider would be in line after:
1) Road bike for Triathlons - I'm thinking spcialized roubaix, or Trek Madone
2) Wet suit for Swim portion of Triathlons
3) FAT powder skis with AT bindings, compatible ski boots and skins
I tend to gravitate towards activities which require lots of money and my bank account is definitely running low.
But in true Allan nature, I started daydreaming in class. I was thinking ahead to summer, when i'm going to hike/scramble/climb as many mountains as possible. I love the challenge of going UP the mountain, but dread the walk down. My knees definitely take a beating for it and so I dreamed about para gliding.
I found a $99 dollar course at the U of C Outdoor Center. The course itself is taught by company based out of Cochrane. The plan is to take this Intro lesson the 3 days before my convocation :)
Paragliders cost about 5-6000 including the harness and all the other gear needed......I hope i don't get hooked by this sport as well.
BUT! If i combine paragliding with photography...I'd get some AWESOME photos!
A paraglider would be in line after:
1) Road bike for Triathlons - I'm thinking spcialized roubaix, or Trek Madone
2) Wet suit for Swim portion of Triathlons
3) FAT powder skis with AT bindings, compatible ski boots and skins
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Parker Ridge - BackCountry Skiing
I 'joined' the ski club this year as a volunteer photographer for the Freeride Team. Due to an unfortunate incident, the leader of the team slipped into a comma and passed away over Christmas.
These are some photos from our time out at Parker Ridge near Jasper, AB
These are some photos from our time out at Parker Ridge near Jasper, AB
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
New Beginnings
WOW!
It's been 1/2 a year since I last posted. Sorry to all you loyal readers haha.
Really, this blog should:
1) Summarize Sept-Dec
2) Summarize 2007
3) Include my New Years Resolution
4) Summarize Christmas and January
Instead, I'll write whatever I want because YOU can't do anything about it :)
As of this month, Jon and I have started a new company called
Something New Photography specializing in wedding, sports and events photography based out of Calgary. We're in the process of getting our website up and running and by the end of the month we'll have a killer website and a new blog.
I intend to keep this blog going for friends, co-workers and random people who stumble upon this blog.
Sept-Dec I joined UCTC (University of Calgary Triathlon club) with the hopes of completing my first Triathlon this summer. Swimming has been by far the hardest physical challenge so far but I've improved dramatically. My self-diagnosed ADD however, led me to sign up for the Vancouver Marathon (May 4th, 2008) and so i've been training for this since the new year. My goal of completing an Olympic or Half Ironman will be put on hold until next summer...when I actually have a bike.
I've taken up backcountry skiing and went out to Chester Lake and the 'tree triangle' in Kananaskis, AB. I've also skiied more this year than any other year thanks to the Cheung sisters.
I've been taking tons of pictures and they will definitely be posted later. I'll leave this as my first post of the year, and my first post without pictures.
Take care.
It's been 1/2 a year since I last posted. Sorry to all you loyal readers haha.
Really, this blog should:
1) Summarize Sept-Dec
2) Summarize 2007
3) Include my New Years Resolution
4) Summarize Christmas and January
Instead, I'll write whatever I want because YOU can't do anything about it :)
As of this month, Jon and I have started a new company called
Something New Photography specializing in wedding, sports and events photography based out of Calgary. We're in the process of getting our website up and running and by the end of the month we'll have a killer website and a new blog.
I intend to keep this blog going for friends, co-workers and random people who stumble upon this blog.
Sept-Dec I joined UCTC (University of Calgary Triathlon club) with the hopes of completing my first Triathlon this summer. Swimming has been by far the hardest physical challenge so far but I've improved dramatically. My self-diagnosed ADD however, led me to sign up for the Vancouver Marathon (May 4th, 2008) and so i've been training for this since the new year. My goal of completing an Olympic or Half Ironman will be put on hold until next summer...when I actually have a bike.
I've taken up backcountry skiing and went out to Chester Lake and the 'tree triangle' in Kananaskis, AB. I've also skiied more this year than any other year thanks to the Cheung sisters.
I've been taking tons of pictures and they will definitely be posted later. I'll leave this as my first post of the year, and my first post without pictures.
Take care.
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