The Greatest Place on Earth...

If there's one true benefit to having the job that I currently have, it's the ability to visit many different airports. I say this with true, positive conviction because there is no better place on this planet than the airport.

Amongst the mass of people all desperately trying to get to their final location, you'll find people like me, soaking in the environment, with a close eye for the abnormal. Yes, I'm talking to all those "people-watchers" out there! You know who you are, and whether you want to admit it or not, you're judging eyes are scanning the sea of people to find that one gem you can label.

Now, don't take this as a negative thing. I'm not saying that you need to be mean or brutally attack the unknowing participant. There are positive ways of judging and I challenge each and every one of you to do so the next time you're at the airport waiting for your plane.

I mean, where else can you see Abraham Lincoln as a custodian?

Farewell Good Buddy!

Yet again, that time has come where I need to venture to a new part of the country for work. The all-too-familiar suitcase packing is just the beginning of a long journey.

I look at my suitcase - the one I've had for just over a year and I think of the number of kilometers that case has gone across this country. From the western parts of Canada to the Atlantic provinces and several places in between. It's amazing to think that it's lasted and yet it's only been a short period of time.

Unfortunately, this may be it's last leg! After traveling with a paperclip to open the case (because both zipper tabs have broken off), I feel it's only a matter of time before the wheels will no longer roll. I've collected dirt from every major airport, and yet it's determined to always make it back to my home.

There are many things I've learned from this simple suitcase. From the colour (nobody else has orange so it's easy to find), to the perfect size for a two week stint in any part of this country, I will hold you in high regard; nothing will compare!

I must prepare for it's time - soon it will be a distant memory.

With Respect,
brent

P.S. Here's some photos from our journey's together!

I DID IT!

So the great move is now complete. Everything I own was packed in boxes, moved from one location to another and unpacked.

There's so many challenges with moving and yet people do it all the time. From the shear amount of "memories" that we feel we need to keep, to the important stuff that we must keep; it's all too overwhelming.

I unfortunately did not exercise my "purge it or pack it" rule when getting ready for this move and now, I'm faced with finding places for things that I really shouldn't have kept. If only I had the will power to toss the unnecessary. Instead of boxes, garbage bags would be required and instead of renting a moving truck, I could leave my unnecessaries at the curb. I know my back would thank me for it.

But, with everything said and done, I now have a new place to live. Boxes are all unpacked and I'm about to put the last few things in their place. All and all, I'm happy for my new place but even happier that it's all over!

Now for the address changes! Eek!