When life makes you go hmmm....

The not so glorious thing about technology is that it can commonly not work when you want it or need it most. This was the case yesterday when I had a strong complusion to blog, and because they were updating the blog system I used it was unavailable. So today I blog because I feel I should follow through, not necessarily because the desire is incredibly strong.

So this last 7 days have been a bit hectic. I had a job interview for a position in Lethbridge and really wanted it. So I studied for it, and really prepared, but in hindsight I think I over prepared. I didn't the position, and I think it because I so filled my brain with extra info that I missed being to focus on the basics. K.I.S.S. (keep it super simple ) . I also bought a house in Lethbridge, but due to the listing agent not informing us properly the house already had an accepted conditional offer on the house. So didn't get that either. Couple people have asked me where it leaves me. And that is a good question because I have no clue. This potential Lethbridge move was different from all my past moves. Every single past move was made with the knowledge that it was temporary. This Lethbridge move had (and eventually will) potential to be far more permanent. So I find myself in a bit of a limbo. I plan to keep looking for a place in Lethbridge, and on the good side of all of this is that I can finish my reno's on my house and potentially ask a bit more of a premium for this house as I am not in a hurry to sell.

So life carrys on.

Okay enough criticism!

Ya, it has been a while since I posted. I don't know why, but was just not in the mood to blog. Today I felt inspired. It almost didn't happen as I struggled to remember my password. But lucky for you all, I did.

So this Thursday I am going for a job interview with AADAC in Lethbridge. I am excited as it really unique position. It would be providing addictions counselling to individuals, families, and couples who are referred by the Domestic violence family court.

So with the possibility of getting employment in Lethbridge, I am rushing to finish my renovations.
The weird thing even without having a firm job in Lethbridge, having my house finished, but am already looking for a place to buy in Lethbridge.

A friend of mine felt the necessity to tag me in game. I do this out of protest, as I was feeling like a lazy putz today, and didn't have the desire to do this, but because Rach is a friend and very special and super person I will do this.

Layer ONE- On the Outside
Name: Dana Scott
Birth Date: 1973
Current Status: single
Eye Color: blue
Hair Color: Red
Righty or Lefty: Lefty
Zodiac Sign: Gemni

Layer TWO - On the inside
Your Heritage: Ukrainian, Swedish, and a Anglo-saxon heinz 57.
Your Fears: Nothing really.
Your Weaknesses: silk sheets, a cold beer, a good dump and killing someone in self-defense, and it was honestly in self-defense! (okay I stole that line from "a kids in the hall" sketch, but the first three things on that list are very enjoyable.)
Your Perfect Pizza: Any pizza I am eating.

Layer THREE - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Your thoughts first waking up: uh...
Your Bedtime: eleven - twelve.
Your most missed memory: Okay this question doesn't make sense. How can you miss a memory? If you remember something, you aren't missing it and if it is missing then you don't remember it. Now if the question refers to what memorable event from the past you miss the most that would have to be the Oilers in their glory days, and going to watch the games with my dad.

Layer FOUR - Your PickPepsi or Coke: coke
McDonald’s or Burger King: BK
Adidas or Nike: neither.
Lipton tea or Nestea: Nestea
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or coffee: Coffee. "Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and as sweet as love. ~ Turkish proverd.

Layer FIVE -
Do you Smoke: About 3 to 4 cigars a year.
Curse: more since working with the clients that I do.

Layer SIX - In the Past Month
Drank alcohol: yes.
Gone to the mall: unfortunately yes.
Been on stage: no.
Eaten sushi: No
Dyed your hair: No, and if you ever suggest that I did you are likely to die!

Layer SEVEN - Have You Ever?
Played a stripping game: unfortunately no
Changed who you were to fit in: Not in a long time!

Layer EIGHT
Age you’re hoping to be married: Stopped predicting that about 8 years ago.

Layer NINE - In a Girl
Best eye colour: Not red
Best hair colour: Not Purple or green
Short or long hair: Any as long as they are not bald.

Layer TEN -
What Were You Doing
1 minute ago: Chatting with my friend Jana-lynn and eating a bacon and tomato sandwich.
1 hour ago: Playing a video game.
4.5 hours ago: Getting off of work, and talking to a real estate agent about a possible house to flip.
1 month ago: No clue.
1 year ago: Getting used to a new job

Layer ELEVEN -
Finish the sentence
I love: my friends, and family, helping people and food.
I feel: at peace.
I hate: When friends are depressed and down.
I hide: food from my brother.
I miss: My buddy Rob and his wife Naomi, who are in Nepal
I need: A lamborgini, okay that is a want. I have everything I need! But I do have a substancial list of "wants"

Layer TWELVE - Tag 3 people.
Jana-Lynn
Dave K.
Darrin and Lisa

Photo's of reno's part 2

Here is another batch of photos.
The white square on the wall of one of them is due to the flash reflecting off the mirror.
I wish I had some pre-reno photo's but unfortunately I forgot to get some.

Pictures of my reno's part 1

Here are some photos of my place now that the reno's are done. I am still not finished decorating yet, so no critiques please.


















My new toliet and "over john"













Still needs a mirror.

No I didn't miss a spot, the white dot on the wall is from the flash!

A story to ponder...

Often at work I share this story with clients because I feel it revoluntionized my life. When I was 19 I was working at summer camp as a cabin leader (most good things I learned in life I learn at camp.) It was c0-ed grade 4-6 kids. I had the cabin from hell! They were constantly getting into trouble i was frustrated and wanted to strangle them. The only positive was that I was getting some good sympathy from the female counsellors. One day I was walking down the path to my cabin with a fellow cabin leader, who by profession was a military chaplin. I said to him "no one would want my cabin!" To which he replied "I would." I of course was caught off guard as I did not expect that response, so then I replied "Well I guess you would do a better job with them?" Then to my greater surprise he responded "No, I would struggle as much as you, but I am jealous about what God is preparing you for, because to go through an experience like this He must be preparing you for something amazing!" I have lived an amazing life so far. I have travelled to foreign countries, over come many personal obstactles, made wonderful friends, and I know it has only begun. I look at the week at camp as major turning point in my life. Struggling through that week moulded me to be able to overcome so much. The funny thing is that I have cabin lead a number of cabins. That is the only cabin in which I remember all the boys! And when I think about it I always smile!

I am a lucky man!

On a regular basis I find that a smile comes to my face, and warm feeling strikes me on how lucky I am in the friends that I have! I have been blessed beyond belief. My friends Rob and Naomi emailed me today to ask how my mom is doing and I know that is what friends do, but still it gives me warm fuzzies. My friend Troy who given me the power to tell him when he needs to stop worrying about details and take care of himself! My friends Troy, Rob, and Frank have been key people in my life for a long time and it is a blessing to have 3 so different friends. I have also been blessed by the fact that they have each married awesome women. I have other people too who are either new friends, or I don't see them that often but are equally wonderful and impact my life. Here is the list Lyle and Darla, Danny and Kendra, Jana-Lynn, David K., Bonnie, Rach, Pat, Jeff and Michelle, Darrin and Lisa, Darren and Margeruite(sp), Hawk, Christa and Keith and Paul. And my entire soccer team! ( I hope I didn't miss anyone!)

I cannot fail to mention Andy, a friend from soccer and my electrician! Thanks to him my electrical work is ALL DONE!!!!

The sobering reality

Most people who know me will already know that this past summer my mom found she had breast cancer for the second time. The first time the whole process happened so quickly and with so little fanfare that it never really impacted me. Well this time is quite a bit different. Mom ended up having a double mastectomy in Septemer. The surgery went well, but we had a suscipion that this wasn't over. Today we sat with the oncologist and got the results of the further tests. The cancer spread to her liver. Thankfully it is treatable, but unfortunately not cureable. The treatment of course will be chemotherapy which is going to start in the next week or so. The oncologist suggested that realistically what will happen is that the treatment will put the cancer into remission for a year or 2 then it will likely start to progress again. He was hopeful that it could go into remission for a lot longer, but wanted to be realistic with us. Mom is actually in good spirits and the entire family is remaining "realistically" hopeful. She was worried that we were going to hear it is not treatable. So she is quite upbeat. She was actually more distressed by the news that Rita McNeil cancelled her tour of Alberta :-)