The Year in review
I don’t use this corner of the WWW all that often. It is some thing I should change.
So, I think I will try to catch up with a Year in Review through the eyes of JP.
I spent most of the winter on a quest. After having visited Italy for my Honeymoon, I had determined that I needed to go back. Not wanted, NEEDED! I felt as though I had left something behind there and I needed to go reclaim it. I had been dabbling with selling stuff on eBay, and determined that this could help make my trip a fianancial reality. So, eBay became a part-time job. I listed and sold TONS of CD`s. Scoured liquidators for deals and spent most of my spare time hustling. It was tiring as I already work a full week and try to maintain a family life as well. All in all it was a boring winter.
By the time July rolled around, I had saved enough and sold enough on eBay to pay fo the trip. I had been keeping my plans secret form my wife, as I wanted this to be a surprise, as well as make sure that this trip did not interfere with our other plans. So, I remember finding the perfect priced deal, and telling her what I was thinking. Her only response was `Book it``.
Our trip to Italy was in August (there is a detailed breakdown below). I am glad that I made the trip again. Canada will always be home, but Italy fells closer now too. After my first trip, all I could think of was getting back. Now, its like I’ve taken care of that need.
The fall treated me well. Around thanksgiving, I got the best news that I could hope for. My wife (the one and only Canuck Girl) is pregnant! This alone will make this year special to me. Knowing that I will be a Father in a mere 6 Months has opened up the world to me. Part of me is scared. The focus of my life has already begun to shift. In my mind every decision I make now turns back around to the baby to be. The ultrasound photo in this post is the first view I have of my child. I have copies of this shot everywhere, and every time I look at it, I get a bit more excited.
All in all this year was amazing.
