Conversational Bits

1) I am a proud Leo Lion (August baby).

2) I enjoy bike riding, commuting when possible. I actually prefer riding from a point A to a point B over an aimless cruise.

3) I take pride in being knowledgeable on sustainability practices and active in taking steps to reduce my own footprint.

4) Some famous quotes/clichés past on to me from my mom. I use these important phrases in almost every thing I do, at work and play:

  • Never assume. It makes an ass out of u and me.
  • Presentation is everything.
  • The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
  • Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
  • Quality over quantity. 

5) Previously, I followed the ski season for 8 consecutive winters (endless summer style but winter instead). Learn More ...

6) I celebrated the Olympics and cheered on the athletes three different times from with in the host regions:

  1. Calgary 1988
  2. Sidney 2000
  3. Vancouver 2010

7) I drink a lot of tea.

8) I am a member of CAMRA Vancouver (Campaign for Real Ale), dedicated to supporting the brewing of traditional styles of beer in the traditional manner, using traditional ingredients (Basically, I love great beer).

9) I am happiest when.....

  • camping on the beach
  • keeping busy
  • i can see the mountains (better yet, be in them)
  • exercising my green thumb
  • taking in a doc. film (expanding my mind)
  • organizing and adding to my music play lists
  • travelling anywhere, to keep life interesting
  • holding up on a sunny patio, perhaps sampling craft brews
  • meeting people
  • checking out local farmer and artisan markets
  • being hospitable