Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Ramblings on a cold day
Well, it's not that cold anymore; not like the -40+ of yesterday. Or would that be -40-?? Anyway it warmed up a bit out there.
Its funny to fixate on the temperature. I don't remember a time when I typed the word temperature this many times. Its all people talk about, well that and the drivers. "Wow it sure is cold out there. Where did you say you moved from? Victoria? Its -9 there and -40 here, are you crazy. How about those idiots on the road this morning. Took me 90 minutes to get here. How long was your commute in Victoria. Sure is snowing there." I want to get past the weather and find some passion. You know something inspiring; like watching Abby read a new book and smile all the way through it. Watch the confidence in her body language as I watch her ask her teacher if she can move to the next level in her reading, and then see her reaction of pumping her fists in the air when she gets permission. That's a good day.
We found a little restaurant that has passion. I like to find places that enjoy serving customers, enjoy putting out a great product. This is what this place was like. Even though we both had the same thing I am certain that the entire menu was awesome. We devoured the ambiance of the place and were able to have a stress-free conversation, not worrying if our food would be cold or incorrect or just plain bad. The fresh, just-made perogies were terrific. The time spent with Nik in this environment was great. That's a good day.
by Chad
Its funny to fixate on the temperature. I don't remember a time when I typed the word temperature this many times. Its all people talk about, well that and the drivers. "Wow it sure is cold out there. Where did you say you moved from? Victoria? Its -9 there and -40 here, are you crazy. How about those idiots on the road this morning. Took me 90 minutes to get here. How long was your commute in Victoria. Sure is snowing there." I want to get past the weather and find some passion. You know something inspiring; like watching Abby read a new book and smile all the way through it. Watch the confidence in her body language as I watch her ask her teacher if she can move to the next level in her reading, and then see her reaction of pumping her fists in the air when she gets permission. That's a good day.
We found a little restaurant that has passion. I like to find places that enjoy serving customers, enjoy putting out a great product. This is what this place was like. Even though we both had the same thing I am certain that the entire menu was awesome. We devoured the ambiance of the place and were able to have a stress-free conversation, not worrying if our food would be cold or incorrect or just plain bad. The fresh, just-made perogies were terrific. The time spent with Nik in this environment was great. That's a good day.
by Chad
