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A Timely Gift…..sort of
In the middle of teaching my phone rang. I had the ringer on silent and had no intention of answering it. I figured it was someone trying to sell me airduct cleaning. I did notice that it was a very … Continue reading
Posted in delivery, free stuff, hockey, luck, lucky, Maple Leafs, mistakes, newspaper, Toronto
Tagged free, free stuff, luck, lucky, Maple Leafs, mistake, newspaper, poor delivery, schedule, Toronto, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Star
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Proving that I am Lucky
In trying to think more positively, I have also adopted an “I am lucky” mantra/attitude. It is usually very easy to moan and complain that you are unlucky, or that you never win anything. I used to be one of … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, contest, luck, lucky, winning a contest
Tagged Bluetooth, Boursin, Boursin cheese, contest, luck, lucky, technology, winning a contest
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Connection Magic
I have a confession to make. I don’t use any transportation apps. I commute every work day without checking to see if the bus is coming. I expect it to come around the same time every day and leave my … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, commuting, organization, phone apps, public transportation, subway, trains, Viva, York Region
Tagged catching a bus, commuting, luck, lucky, making a connection, not against you, phone apps, schedule, smart phone, the system, working for you
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Why I Go To the Library
One of my coworkers wondered why I kept getting books from the library. When I answered because they were free, she explained that her question was different. She meant why didn’t I borrow the books electronically? I could have waxed … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, books, guide book, inspiration, inspiring, librarian, library, lucky, reading, unexpected
Tagged cheap, cycle travel, cycling, guide books, inspiration, library, Lonely Planet, low cost, luck, lucky, lucky finds, pay what you can, pay what you want, plans, travel
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8 Items or Less
Yesterday’s Perfect Moment is a rather simple one. However, it needs a little bit of context. I remember a comic strip called the Born Loser (created by Art Samson in 1965and now drawn by his son Chip)***. It wasn’t my … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, grocery, grocery shopping, patience, waiting
Tagged 8 itmes, comic strip, express lane, fate, food, grocery shopping, luck, or less, patience, politeness, shopping, The Born Loser, waiting
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Fortune Cookies
I have complained before about the lack of fortune in my fortune cookie, There have even been better fortunes in my cough candies (see here). However, very recently I got these. Looks like my life is going to get interesting.
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, luck, Omens
Tagged Chinese food, cookies, fortune, good luck, luck, omens, prophecy
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Ten Years Later
The ESL world in Toronto is somewhat of a small world. It’s either that or I’ve been doing it so long that I have cycled through all the people in the industry. I think I would rather stay with the … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, coffee, conversation, ESL, friends, friendship, teaching
Tagged coffee, colleagues, conversation, email, friends, luck, reunion, Second Cup
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Unexpected Redemption
On this rain soaked, missed bus, unmotivated student kind of day the need for a Perfect Moment is keenly apparent. The whole purpose of the Perfect Moment is to rescue this rather blah day from itself. On the other hand, … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, business, commuting, ESL, food, pizza, weather
Tagged ESL teacher, luck, meetings, pizza, rain, terrible day, unmotivated students
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Today’s Perfect Moment is the result of a late night text. As I write that, I realize you might get the wrong idea. An old friend, who I only get to see rarely invited me to the baseball game. It … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, baseball, Blue Jays, friendship, luck, nostalgia
Tagged baseball, friends, friendship, games, J-force, luck, lucky, popcorn, tickets
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Rain Rain Go Away….
I had several different options for Today’s Perfect Moment. One of my students was kind enough to make some sort of chocolate truffle treat. It provided a really nice pick me up in the morning. Also one of my colleagues … Continue reading
