Calgary

So, I just got back from Calgary. My mom and I suprised my brother with a visit for his birthday. He is a-studying-very-hard at the University of Calgary taking a BFA in acting. I had the privilege of attending one of his third year acting courses while I was there. I have to say, it was a lot like high school drama class except more structured and a lot less ADD. I got to see a play that my brother was in called Baal which was ridiculously artsy but quite enjoyable, especially the second time around when the lead actor's fly was down for the entire first act. I had to sit back and laugh and laugh... it was unintented, but how very artsy.

Being at the U of C stirred up many fond memories of my time at college and at the academy. Part of me wishes that I could still be a student and then I wonder...why? What would I take? I really would want to be there just for the sake of learning. When I decided to go to Bible College after high school people sometimes asked me why I would waste my smarts by going there when I could be a doctor or a lawyer or whatever I wanted. Do I think my 'smarts' were wasted? No way. Not only did I learn so much at CBC about myself and my faith, but I also met my wonderful husband. Sometimes God leads you places and at the time it may seem like it makes no sense.

I do, however, feel that I need more education, that I could definitely stand to learn more. And, I think that if one ever thinks that they can't possibly learn any more, they have surely lost their mind because one should always be ready and willing to learn more; learning is what makes us better.

My paramedic course was only 8 months. Hopefully, in the future, God will open doors to allow me to learn more and advance in my profession. For that and many other blessings, I eagerly await. I find even here where I am now, I really do learn something new every day. I don't think I've ever been more content.

Random Blog surfers welcome

So, I know this is lame, but whatever cuz Rachel does it too, but I was randomly reading some people's blogs and I found myself so wrapped up in reading about other people's lives that all of a sudden an hour had gone by.

Today I met a 33 year old single mother trying to make it to her son's soccer games, a missionary family in China, an agoraphobic woman who can't even check her own mail on her front porch, a Chinese model, a 19 year old divorcee, a help site for rapper's trying to get play on the radio, teenage angst via a 14 year old who was just recently rejected by a boy, a farmer's wife who makes some delicious looking pies, a bunch of Spanish sites and oh, did you know that it is snowing in Wisconsin already?!

Of course, now I am curious to know if any random people have stopped by and read my blog. If so, please leave a message. But leave a nice one.

If you've never nerded out and read random blogs, give it a try. You might find something interesting... some people are very funny.

Paramedic tip of the day: Do not tailgate an ambulance. It seems like people think they need to get right up close in order to read that "Stay back 15 meters" sign. Perhaps they should instead invest in a pair of glasses. Or, maybe, just stop being so darn rammy and slag right off. I will not drive faster and endanger the lives of my partner and patient because you think you need to drive 110 km/hour all the time.

Short stories

Ok, I know it's been a long time. Sorry.

Not much has been going on lately but here are some short stories for you because I know you all care so much...

1. Just got back from Madeira Park. I was there for 4 nights and 5 days and got a total of 0 calls. Don't people know I get paid if they get hurt? Seriously...

2. As per Alan's comment: I would love to tell you all about the lives I saved (the count is up to 2 now!) however I know that many people have got in a lot of trouble for sharing personal information about their jobs (See Rache'ls blog also for this point). Especially in a job such as mine where there are huge confidentiality issues.

3. My mom may be on the jury for a certail trail involving a certain PoCo pig farmer this January. How crazy!

4. Hockey season has started and I am happy.

And that's about all. I promise if something interesting happens I will blog about it right away. Also, if you haven't seen "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" you should. It is amazing.

Chicken Fries.... ah ha..hahaha...ha