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Better Times
Today, we had a virtual meeting at work. It was an open meeting that invited the few remaining employed teachers and those who have been laid off to attend. It was a chance to hear how things were going with … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, ESL, meeting people, obstacles, perfect moment, teaching
Tagged Covid 19, coworkers, economics, effect on business, ESL, future, getting together, meeting, pandemic, staff room, teacher's room, teachers, teaching
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Getting Better at the Tech
Today’s Perfect Moment is getting a better handle on the technology I have to employ in my new role as online teacher. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t say that today’s bike ride really should also win the … Continue reading
Posted in bicycles, challenges, co-workers, cycling, cycling gear, cycling shoes, ESL, obstacles, online, overcome, perfect moment, teaching, work, working from home
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Some Venting
It is hard to write about Perfect Moments when I am somewhat cooped up at home. After returning from Colombia, it seems that work wanted me to spend another week in self imposed isolation. I get it. However, since all … Continue reading
Posted in anger, challenges, changes, danger, learning, obstacles, online, overcome, perfect moment, teaching, venting
Tagged Covid 19, online, online classes, quarantine, self isolation, shut down, teaching, technology
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The Pacuare River
The next part of my Costa Rican adventure was a two day river rafting trip, with a one day interlude to either hike or relax. We departed our hotel before dawn. This made for a quiet ride. Most people were … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, adversity, appreciation, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, atmosphere, blog, blogging, boats, breakfast, breathtaking, challenges, Costa Rica, G Adventures, nature, rafting, Sloth
Tagged adventure, Costa Rica, G adventure, Lodge, No internet, Pacuare river, rafting, Whitewater
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Learning The Meaning of Vicissitude
vi·cis·si·tude plural noun: vicissitudes a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. “her husband’s sharp vicissitudes of fortune” synonyms: change, alteration, shift, reversal, twist, turn, downturn, variation; More inconstancy, instability, uncertainty, chanciness, unpredictability, fickleness, variability, … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, adversity, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, challenges, horoscope, knowledge, learning
Tagged aquarius, challenging, definition, horoscope, learning, meaning, never stop, synonyms, upheaval, vicissitude
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Back to School Shopping…
Had I stopped to really think about it, I probably wouldn’t have gone out today. This is the weekend before school starts for so many young students and I would have predicted that the stores would be packed. People would … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, challenges, school, shopping
Tagged back to school, chaos, deals, online shopping, organized, shopping
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Survival of the Less Fit
It was a tough day on the bike today. The first 40kms went okay, but the last 45 were particularly hard. I could make excuses like a stronger head wind, but the truth is…my fitness level has suffered over the … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, challenges, cycling, fitness, ice cap, Newmarket Eagles, Tim Hortons
Tagged Big John, challenges, cycling, effort, fitness level, group rides, ice cap, Lake Simcoe, long ride, rest, rides, Tim Hortons
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Promotion of Positive Spirit Award Created–A Challenge To All Of You
I was reading another blog where the person asked her friends and family to comment on her. The people responded with a slew of positive words and phrases to describe her. She then realized that no one is harder … Continue reading →