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Champions Day
Today was the Raptor’s celebration parade. I couldn’t go, but that didn’t stop me from getting a taste of what was happening. My bus seemed more crowded than usual. I didn’t really put two and two together until I realized, … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, achievement, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, Canadian, championship, inconvenience, parade, police, preparation, public transportation, smile, sports, Toronto, Toronto Raptors, transportation
Tagged Champions, championship, crowds, downtown, humanity, parade, people, Raptors, Toronto, we the north
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The Card Has Arrived
Today’s Perfect Moment was an easy one because it felt so good to open that envelope. My membership card for my cycling club finally came in the mail today. That alone is reason to celebrate. Couple that with a vast … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, clothes, cycling, cycling gear, Newmarket Eagles, nutrition, preparation
Tagged bicycyles, calories, clothes, clothing, cycling, cycling clothes, electrolytes, Hammer, Heed, Newmarket Eagles, nutrition, Perpetuem, riding, UV protection.
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Getting Ready
This time next week, I will be in Costa Rica. That shouldn’t be its own paragraph, but when you write it on paper, it just seems so much more real. It just seems that it needs its own space. It … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, books, Costa Rica, packing, photography, preparation, sun, travel, travel writing, vacation, winter
Tagged Costa Rica, escape, packing, preparation, sun, sun block, travel, travel writing, traveling, trips, vacation, winter
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Too Early for Turkey?
I am sure I have explained this before, but for the benefit of anyone coming to this blog for the first time, I will do my best to be brief. Owing to the fact that my family and the connections … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, blog, blogging, blogposts, Christmas, comfort food, cooking, delicious, food, growing your blog, increasing blog traffic, preparation, turkey
Tagged Christmas, ciabatta, cooking, eating, enjoyment, leftovers, preparation, sandwich, spicy mustard, turkey
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Taking Time for Tea
When I lived in Japan, one of my students was a rather revered master of the tea ceremony. On one occasion, my roommate and I were invited by her to participate in one. It is highly ritualistic and at times beautiful. It … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, beverages, green tea, Japan, Japanese, meditation, preparation, relaxation, tea
Tagged beauty, break, elegance, food, froth, green tea, Japan, Japanese, lunch, preparation, prepare, ritual, tea, tea ceremony
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Lessons Learned
Part of my preparations for this trip include learning from my mistakes. On my Vietnam trip, I didn’t take cycling shoes and pedals. I opted for sandals instead. The sandals I chose (Keens) were awesome. I am taking them on … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, blog, blogging, blogposts, Cambodia, cycling, cycling gear, cycling shoes, Exodus, Exodus Travels, pedals, preparation, review, shoes
Tagged Cambodia, cycling shoes, double sided, dual sided, Exodus, Exodus Travels, MEC, Pearl Izumi, pedals, preparation, review, reviews, shoes
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Getting Physical
Yesterday’s Perfect Moment was a conversation I had with a friend and colleague. Since many of these discussions focus on teaching ESL, or exasperation with students, or work issues, they rarely qualify as Perfect Moments; usually never. In this case, … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, DIY, preparation, repair
Tagged bicycles, do it yourself, finding, fixing, repairs, working
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Soon, Very Soon
I feel like I am ready…but I feel like I am not ready. My trip to Vietnam is looming and there seems like there is a lot to do and so little to do. Honestly, it feels like Christmas. only … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, preparation, travel, Vietnam
Tagged airport, Cathay Pacific, soon, Vietnam
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