The apple of my eye . . .

No question, my beautiful daughter is the apple of my eye . . .  Many people have told me she's the feminine version of me . . .  Both personality and physicality . . .  I was there when she was born, when she broke her forearm in six places at five, when she broke her ankle at twelve, and again at fifteen . . .  She's an athlete like me, so she's had some dings . . .  And then a broken thumb at sixteen . . .  Her kindergarten grad, her first basketball game, every band concert, her Care Bear Village, her first driving lesson, her high school grad, her university grad, and endless other things . . .

I had the great privilege of coaching her on many basketball and soccer teams . . .  She's a great athlete . . .  And then we coached a team together that won a championship . . .  She's a great coach too!

Six years ago, she decided to turn her back on her degree and pursue a career in the media . . .  Five years ago, almost to the day in 2007, she and I made the trip to her first job a LONG distance away . . .  

She had a career dream, to achieve a specific goal . . .  And she's had to make a few major moves to make it all happen . . . 

At exactly 2:48 pm local time today, she called me to say she's achieved that dream . . .  Or at least, the first level of it . . .

I LOVE that little girl!

Peace and love . . .

Life is beautiful . . .

Ciao baby!!  

You gotta watch this . . .

I was in Vancouver visiting my daughter in June . . .  One day on Granville Island we were sitting in a large open area enjoying the sun . . .  Probably about 50 or so people there . . .  Out of the blue, two men and a woman (early twenties) showed up dressed in black and they proceeded put on a stunning 15 minute jump rope show that left me speechless!  A friend sent me this video, and it's worth watching . . .  It took me back to that sunny day in June with my beautiful daughter . . .

Peace and love . . .

Life is beautiful!

Ciao baby

Perfect moments . . .

This morning, I met a great friend and colleague for breakfast at my favourite morning spot . . .  It's called Prairie Ink, which is the perfect name . . .

Everything with him is so easy and natural . . .  No drama, no negativity . . .  We're both naturally very positive . . .  I have no time for the negative . . .  I experienced the ultimate negative on Sunday, and want no part of that . . .  

And then, this afternoon, I called a great friend in North Carolina . . .  She and I told a few jokes . . .  Also called a friend in Florida, and talked some Notre Dame football . . .

All in all, a GREAT day!!  Didn't get to the gym, but will tomorrow . . .  Probably twice!!

It's about the people . . .  And to the two or three who actually read this blog, I know you get it . . .  lol

Peace and love . . .

Life is beautiful!!

Ciao baby . . .