My Happiness

I'm sure I've blogged about Sumo or mentioned him in at least one blog post.
Roughly a year ago Bobby and I really started to contemplate getting a dog. Bobby has always been partial to the English bulldog breed. I knew that we didn't have the time or the energy to start with a puppy, and thanks to my fired Liz who used to work at THS I am more than aware of how many adult dogs need homes.
Bobby had never had any pets and I knew he wouldn't be prepared for the amount of work an animal requires. I thought I would seek out a rescue organization that may have a bulldog available for foster. Lucky me I found a breed specific rescue that was willing to let us be foster parents. That's how Sumo came into our lives.
Not too long after I came to the realization that I would not be able to give him up. I was broken hearted at the thought of returning him to the rescue. Bobby and I knew we would have to adopt him, so we did and we've been a family ever since.
Our one year adoption anniversary is approaching as is Sumo's fifth birthday. I couldn't imagine what our life would be like with out him. I love him more everyday, and hope to help him over come the rest of his doggie issues.



Dear Sumo,
You are my happiness. Happy anniversary buddy!
From your Doggie Adoptive Parents

Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride

I'm not too sure how I came about participating in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Big Bike Ride, ( ... Oh wait, that's right! I was volentold!) but I did it and I'm glad!

the whole morning prior to the ride I was nervous, and had butterflies, I was afraid of making a fool of myself due to my lack of physical ability. Then I started worrying about falling off, then it turned into all the "what if's" any paranoid and delusional crazy person could come up with.

Before I knew it we were leaving the office and heading to Fairview Mall (North York) with my coworkers. In order to prepare myself for what I thought was going to be this huge and crazy undertaking I three on the iPod and got my self psyched.

As it turns out the ride wasn't all that bad. Sure it was hard, but it was fun! I suppose having the group there surfing with you through the uphills, and enjoying the breeze from the down hills made it easier to participate,

I did not make a fool of my self, I did not fall off, nor did anything disastrous happen. In fact it was just the opposite, I had a great time, I proved to myself that I can take part in activities that require physical activity and I'll be ok!

Our team raised close to $3000! What a wonderful day. I did not hurt too badly the next day and it was worth it.

Thank you to the Heart and Stroke Foundation for allowing us to be a part of such a great event!
Also I would like to thank the Toronto Police for being such great escorts!

This is me being a ham :)

First iPad Blog Post

I thought I could put off purchasing the next generation of awesome that apple had to offer (iPad2), but I was wrong . The urge only got stronger. I must have visited every tech-store in my neighborhood in an attempt to purchase my highly elusive Apple iPad2. I began calling store locations in hopes of locating one. I almost lost my shit. I gave in to the allure of the Apple store and made my purchase online. My iPad (let's call it paddy) wasn't supposed to arrive until mid next week. I checked my order info every day, sometimes twice a day for two weeks as I waited for some indication that "Paddy" would arrive soon, when it happened. "Shipped" finally speared in my Apple store purchase info. I jumped for joy... Well it was more like a crazy little happy dance. Hooray it's Christmas all over again! At this time I've had "Paddy" for roughly 24 hours and I couldn't be happier. This is my first iPad blog post.

RIP

Mark Dailey
Known as the voice of CityTv. RIP.

The View From Here.

A beautiful day in Toronto. Big fluffy snowflakes floated to the ground and gave us this picturesque view.

Just thought I'd share.