HA- HA- ha-ha-ha!!! :D

So some colleagues and friends and I attended the Halifax Laughing Club tonight. Yes, please double read that once or twice or how ever many times until you've digested what strange things Halifax offers! A laughing club, an interesting concept, we thought so to as we entered a room full of strangers... It was all kind of weird!

There were 2 facilitators that seemed to be quite serious about the whole thing and about 25 of us. The went through dozens of laughing exercises, some of them really funny, and some of them having us looking at each other and just laughing because of the ridiculousarity (I know that isn't a word, but in this context, that doesn't much matter, cause well, we're talking about a laughing club...!) of it all! There were a half dozen people that just killed us cause their laughing was so contagious! I definitely had tears on more than one occasion!

I kept on thinking about the grand scheme of this. A laughing club? And that's what was funny. But the facilitators, as I said were crazy serious. Apparently they were celebrating their 1 year anniversary of the club and had cupcakes and stuff- kind of cute!

So, in case you've been wondering what I've been doing with my time in Halifax- wonder no more!... Cause I've joined Halifax's Athletic Laughing Club- maybe a cult, maybe a crazed fad, but good for a few laughs for sure! :)

So laughs and smiles all around folks! :D

kw

Vancouverites= snow hogs ;)

Helllooooo folks!

No, I'm not complaining, just a little bitter I guess that Vancouver is getting snow before we are here in Halifax! What's with that?!!

Though I can't say I'm jealous of their recent weather since while last week we were enjoying sunshine and temperatures up to 20oC, folks back home were faced with rain and wind warnings, blackouts and boil water recommendations. But back to the snowy white stuff for a second here... Vancouver is supposed to be wet this time of year, whereas I keep on dreaming of the images I've seen in Halifax tour books, of Tim Horton addicts (in other words, any and all Nova Scotians) walking in for their cup of joe!

Maybe I'll hold off on my snowshoe purchase for the time being!

All this seemingly backwardness has made me think about plans, how sometimes we opt for A for B to get away from a, but in the end, B has more than a or less of what caused us to chose B over A. It's crazy really. In our modern lifestyles, it's so easy to move across the country, or even to the other side of the globe. But with all these possibilities, is one place better than another, or is it just how you make it? Is it worth establishing deep roots in one place, or adapting a more mobile arrangement, allowing one to pursue opportunities elsewhere?

Everyone keeps on asking when I'll go back home, as if it's the natural thing to do. To be quite honest, I'm not too sure what my plans are. Sure, BC is a great province with lots of things to see and do- I particularly miss our big giant trees and mountains, and of course that's where my family is and the bulk of my friends. Funny, I refer to the trees and mountains as "ours", but I'm not 100% convinced that I will choose to go back and "settle" there... does anyone really know?

Que sera, sera - as the saying goes- words of wisdom if you ask me...

Maybe I'll just start cutting snowflakes out of recycled paper for decoration... !!

out
kw

Farewell little Pamster...

On a not so cheery note, Penny, the happiest, most loyal and trusting Golden Retriver was put to rest last week. After nearly 15 years of pets, walks and lots of love, it was with heavy hearts that Mom, Dad and Bry took her to the vet to be put down.

Though it is a tough time for the Williams' family and those that loved Penny, it helps to remember her by reflecting on our happy memories, of which there were plenty. Her favourite activities were breakfast and dinner time (she had Dad wrapped around her little paws), walkies consisting of greeting her human friends and squirrel hunts (she always got excited when Mom put on her purple walking suit), rolls in the snow and on anything smelly (i.e. treasures on the beach), ropy tug-a-wars with Bry and I, swimming after ducks, and ice cream cones on her January birthday.

She was always willing to please (well, except for the first few years of dog training- she sure did have a curious side) and her love of play and attention could put a smile on your face any day. She was the best pet anyone could have asked for and we were truly lucky to share so many good times with her as a family. She will certainly be remembered with a tear and a smile by all those who loved her (which could be said for all those that met her).

Below is the last picture taken of Penny getting ready to greet the kids for Halloween...
Run like the wind little love...