Life Musings

"Life is the toughest teacher, because it gives the test before the lesson" -Unknown

This is one of my favourite quotes of all time. I feel it perfectly captures my feelings on life and it's challenges. 

Unrelated, but here we are at the Rideau Canal from last summer.

I love being prepared. I spend countless hours studying for tests, preparing for a new job, or planning my next life step. Despite my endless preparations life always has a surprise in store, challenging whatever plans I've made. 

This quote reminds me that despite the challenges I may face, there is always a lesson to learn. The events in my life, thus far, that have seemed most difficult are those that I have learned the most from. 

Luckily, today was lacking in serious life challenges. The last day of our long weekend was spent in the air conditioned glory of the movie theatre, watching The Avengers. 

Normally I am not a big comic book/action movie fan but this was a pretty fantastic movie. Ok, I'll be honest I did nap briefly in the middle but I don't think I missed much! Captain America is my favorite superhero, he is fierce and lacks the superhero gadgets the other guys have, which makes his talents all the more impressive.

It is back to babysitting tomorrow, I am looking forward to doing crafts and hanging out in the summer sun with two awesome kids! I hope this week holds nothing but laughter and happiness for you, and if a challenge presents itself remember there is a lesson to be learned.

Keep Smiling :)

Happy Canada Day!

It is a beautiful sunny Canada Day, here in our nation's capital. When we set out this morning I hadn't fully prepared myself for the spectacular sight that is Parliament Hill on July 1st. 

It is truly impressive, thousands of people decked out in red and white strolling along the normally congested downtown streets. Buskers performing, vendors selling any kind of Maple Leaf head wear you could ever want, trucks selling fries lining the streets. Everyone was smiling and enjoying the live performance. 

What really struck me was the multicultural feel to the celebrations. Sure, we hear often that Canada is a proud multicultural country, but today I felt the full spirit of that, as many cultures were represented in the celebrations on the street.

A new wig to spice things up!

To kick start my quote a day blog I've selected this tidbit from Interim Liberal Leader, Bob Rae, that sums up my feelings for this beautiful country today: 

"We have it all. We have great diversity of people, we have a wonderful land, and we have great possibilities. So all those things combined there's nowhere else I'd rather be."

Since words truly can't capture the magic of my Canada Day experience today, enjoy these photos Jay took of our adventures this morning! We came home to finish season two of The Walking Dead (it was intense!) before heading out to see the fireworks tonight! 

A sea of red and white!

Many of the buildings downtown had flags like this hanging, it was a nice touch in a city that is usually no fun!

So many delicious french fry trucks to choose from!

Happy Canada Day!

Keep Smiling :)