Happy Daddy's Day
Summer has begun
Good morning everyone. Happy belated Daddy's Day to all fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and cousins who may be fathers. Hope your celebrations were dryer there than here - I'm starting to get moldy.
Well, my Mom dropped by to see me the other day. What a surprise - not only her visit but her news. She had been called by my ex-mother-in-law and was told that my ex had married her 'adulterous' boyfriend. My sons now have a step-daddy to deal with - let's hope he is good to them!! In fact they married the same day the ex took my boys to the UK (with him and his daughter). An interesting honeymoon (with 3 kids 10-12).
Summer was Sunday and as with every year, it was the longest day of the year. Oh how I dread the shorter days already but want to soak up the light while I can. Although I have no boat this year, it will be a good summer! And tomorrow is my birthday - another year shot :)
I am continuing my quest for a million by the end of 2009 - come take the ride with me - live out your fantasies.
Stay dry.. have a fine day.
Paul @ work
Monday, June 22, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
My Birthday Month
Countdown to B-Day
The last couple of weeks have been interesting. I have watched and learned of friends in my community and family passing away. I have looked at photo albums and scanned old pictures of dear friends and family to look at and remember. It has always been said that as one ages he/she tends to go back and remember more - hopefully without regret or too much sorrow.
I have done that. I have looked at pictures that are well over 40 years old and could remember the situation as if it were yesterday. We all sometimes wish we were back there, doing that. And sometimes we wouldn't go back at all.
BUT! That's what made me who I am and what makes you who you are - our pasts molded our characters! Wow.. so cliche huh?
My birthday falls on the 23rd of this month - would love some advice for that day - got any for me?
Have a fine day
Paul @work this time (CGI)
The last couple of weeks have been interesting. I have watched and learned of friends in my community and family passing away. I have looked at photo albums and scanned old pictures of dear friends and family to look at and remember. It has always been said that as one ages he/she tends to go back and remember more - hopefully without regret or too much sorrow.
I have done that. I have looked at pictures that are well over 40 years old and could remember the situation as if it were yesterday. We all sometimes wish we were back there, doing that. And sometimes we wouldn't go back at all.
BUT! That's what made me who I am and what makes you who you are - our pasts molded our characters! Wow.. so cliche huh?
My birthday falls on the 23rd of this month - would love some advice for that day - got any for me?
Have a fine day
Paul @work this time (CGI)
Sunday, June 07, 2009
D-Day
Time sure does fly!
It has been 65 years since D-Day. That's a long time. In fact children and young adults of today have no idea what it really means. Take time to thank/recognize anyone you know who may have been involved in the D-Day events of the past. We need to thank them for giving this country the degree of freedom we truly enjoy.
So, how have you been? Looking forward to summer vacation? Kids out of school? Summer camp? I would think you are.. it surely has been a long winter!
It's been over a month since I started at CGI and I am enjoying it so far. I have noticed signs of in-office politics (as expected) and smile as I listen to complaints and signs of complacancy. I am so grateful to have a job. If only these people could find themselves in the state of uncertainty that unemployment and low wages can put you in, as I remember during the last year. They all need a good kick in the 'reality butt'!
My Verve came last week. What a fantastic remedy for fatigue and dietary concerns. My diet has consisted of Pro-Bread (protein wholewheat), a couple yogurts, and Verve during my shifts. It has proven to be very helpful at bringing my blood pressure down and helping me lower or maintain my weight.
Well, I am off to bed, time to rest my body and soul so my mind will be fresh for another week. Tweet me anytime on Twitter. shuttlep is me :)
Invest in yourself then your finances, but mostly your life.
Have the a marvelous day.
Paul
It has been 65 years since D-Day. That's a long time. In fact children and young adults of today have no idea what it really means. Take time to thank/recognize anyone you know who may have been involved in the D-Day events of the past. We need to thank them for giving this country the degree of freedom we truly enjoy.
So, how have you been? Looking forward to summer vacation? Kids out of school? Summer camp? I would think you are.. it surely has been a long winter!
It's been over a month since I started at CGI and I am enjoying it so far. I have noticed signs of in-office politics (as expected) and smile as I listen to complaints and signs of complacancy. I am so grateful to have a job. If only these people could find themselves in the state of uncertainty that unemployment and low wages can put you in, as I remember during the last year. They all need a good kick in the 'reality butt'!
My Verve came last week. What a fantastic remedy for fatigue and dietary concerns. My diet has consisted of Pro-Bread (protein wholewheat), a couple yogurts, and Verve during my shifts. It has proven to be very helpful at bringing my blood pressure down and helping me lower or maintain my weight.
Well, I am off to bed, time to rest my body and soul so my mind will be fresh for another week. Tweet me anytime on Twitter. shuttlep is me :)
Invest in yourself then your finances, but mostly your life.
Have the a marvelous day.
Paul
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Millionaires Row
Same as death row?
Wow, three weeks at CGI already! This is amazing. It is going so fast and everything is coming back slowly but surely. And its payday with 4 days off.
I just looked at my balance and nothing bounced and oh what a pretty paycheque. I have missed these 4 figures before the decimal point after deductions.
By-the-way, you should take a glance at Veema. I am impressed with the potential of this not only for health reasons but also as a source of income. Just a hint at one of the many steps I have taken towards the goal of 1,000,000 in 2009. One needs to be healthy and wise towards being wealthy.
The sunny skies and temperatures are great today, 28C inland, 18C along the coast. Perfect for putting the boat in or mowing the new grass.
Remember to thank your higher power today.
All the best.
Paul
Wow, three weeks at CGI already! This is amazing. It is going so fast and everything is coming back slowly but surely. And its payday with 4 days off.
I just looked at my balance and nothing bounced and oh what a pretty paycheque. I have missed these 4 figures before the decimal point after deductions.
By-the-way, you should take a glance at Veema. I am impressed with the potential of this not only for health reasons but also as a source of income. Just a hint at one of the many steps I have taken towards the goal of 1,000,000 in 2009. One needs to be healthy and wise towards being wealthy.
The sunny skies and temperatures are great today, 28C inland, 18C along the coast. Perfect for putting the boat in or mowing the new grass.
Remember to thank your higher power today.
All the best.
Paul
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Hurl the Hirtles
Minor Glitches
Wow, mid-week in my third week back at computer operations with CGI. I am liking the shifts. Three days from 6:30 to 19:00. The people here seem pre-occupied or is it complacent. They all want better jobs or better shifts or better hours or more vacation time. If they only knew how fortunate they are to be working. After 2 years of wage work based on hours worked I sure have a different perspective on working for a living. The two week pay-cheque that is always the same no matter when I work sure looks pretty in my bank account!!
Catching up with my bills is proving to be interesting. The big corporations that hold my internet, cable TV and cell phone accounts sure want their money and just don't hear you when you say you've just changed jobs and need to space out a few payments for awhile.
As an example, I got home 19:30 last evening and when I turned my TV on, it was blank, so I glanced at my modem and voila it was missing a light, so no internet either (both from the same company - Eastlink). I looked at my calendar and had an 'oops moment'. I had made a payment arrangement to pay the first half LAST Friday and the last half for a total payment May 29th.
With this arrangement in mind I called the Eastlink Credit department and a very stern lady answered. She got my phone number and instantly saw my DELIQUENT account. Her tone was indicative of somebody who was trained to "get the money". She said I had to pay the total shot. I quickly replied in a very quiet and polite voice that if I could get access to my internet I would be pleased to pay my arranged payment. She disappeared for a second to ask and all of the sudden my TV was 'talking' to me and then my modem lit. Wow, tone of voice does help. Long story short she let me make the payment and all was fine.
A minor glitch but not a 'mountain' now that I have money in the bank.
I had sent off $444 to my PayPal account. That was okay. I ordered and paid for some Verve then figured I'd leave the balance there. A second thought after I lowered my bank account was to get maybe $200 back down to the bank from PayPal. It is in the process, but oh my, when I looked at my bank account the Eastlink payment took me over my balance and it takes 4-5 business days to get money down from PayPal. If they bounce it I'll be without net and TV again I figure :~( ----- Glitch!
But in retrospect I used to have no money to even toss around the net so to have $200 coming from PayPal and a pay day from CGI tomorrow things aren't all that bad. I'll hurl the hirtles.
Better get back to work I guess.. have a great day.
Paul @work
Wow, mid-week in my third week back at computer operations with CGI. I am liking the shifts. Three days from 6:30 to 19:00. The people here seem pre-occupied or is it complacent. They all want better jobs or better shifts or better hours or more vacation time. If they only knew how fortunate they are to be working. After 2 years of wage work based on hours worked I sure have a different perspective on working for a living. The two week pay-cheque that is always the same no matter when I work sure looks pretty in my bank account!!
Catching up with my bills is proving to be interesting. The big corporations that hold my internet, cable TV and cell phone accounts sure want their money and just don't hear you when you say you've just changed jobs and need to space out a few payments for awhile.
As an example, I got home 19:30 last evening and when I turned my TV on, it was blank, so I glanced at my modem and voila it was missing a light, so no internet either (both from the same company - Eastlink). I looked at my calendar and had an 'oops moment'. I had made a payment arrangement to pay the first half LAST Friday and the last half for a total payment May 29th.
With this arrangement in mind I called the Eastlink Credit department and a very stern lady answered. She got my phone number and instantly saw my DELIQUENT account. Her tone was indicative of somebody who was trained to "get the money". She said I had to pay the total shot. I quickly replied in a very quiet and polite voice that if I could get access to my internet I would be pleased to pay my arranged payment. She disappeared for a second to ask and all of the sudden my TV was 'talking' to me and then my modem lit. Wow, tone of voice does help. Long story short she let me make the payment and all was fine.
A minor glitch but not a 'mountain' now that I have money in the bank.
I had sent off $444 to my PayPal account. That was okay. I ordered and paid for some Verve then figured I'd leave the balance there. A second thought after I lowered my bank account was to get maybe $200 back down to the bank from PayPal. It is in the process, but oh my, when I looked at my bank account the Eastlink payment took me over my balance and it takes 4-5 business days to get money down from PayPal. If they bounce it I'll be without net and TV again I figure :~( ----- Glitch!
But in retrospect I used to have no money to even toss around the net so to have $200 coming from PayPal and a pay day from CGI tomorrow things aren't all that bad. I'll hurl the hirtles.
Better get back to work I guess.. have a great day.
Paul @work
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Canada from Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast
This post is all about this great country of Canada. Each link below
will take you the tourist from East to West through each province and
territory. (Capital city in brackets)
Newfoundland & Labrador (St John's)
Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown)
Nova Scotia (Halifax)
New Brunswick (Fredericton)
Quebec (Quebec City)
Ontario (Toronto)
Manitoba (Winnipeg)
Saskatchewan (Regina)
Alberta (Edmonton)
Northwest Territories
British Columbia (Victoria)
Yukon (Whitehorse)
Nunavut (Iqaluit)
Take a look and enjoy. I will start a series of provincial postings as time permits.
Have a great Victoria Day
Paul.
Future Millionaire.
This post is all about this great country of Canada. Each link below
will take you the tourist from East to West through each province and
territory. (Capital city in brackets)
Newfoundland & Labrador (St John's)
Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown)
Nova Scotia (Halifax)
New Brunswick (Fredericton)
Quebec (Quebec City)
Ontario (Toronto)
Manitoba (Winnipeg)
Saskatchewan (Regina)
Alberta (Edmonton)
Northwest Territories
British Columbia (Victoria)
Yukon (Whitehorse)
Nunavut (Iqaluit)
Take a look and enjoy. I will start a series of provincial postings as time permits.
Have a great Victoria Day
Paul.
Future Millionaire.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Millionaire's Post
Goals goals goals
Have you ever noticed with many online business or offline jobs there is a process around Goals?? Everyone is asking everyone to describe their short term and long term goals. They can be job related or future focused. Some people will talk about little goals like speaking french, or planting a garden. Some others detail a new home or car or even a new job.
I decided my goal would be outside the box in a huge way. I am working, and have a good job, and a good salary, and benefits and a car and can even speak a little french anyways. This makes it easy to set my goal. The three days I work help me financially foremost but with time management with the 4 days I have off to work on reaching the goal.
My goal: to become a millionaire!!!
It isn't an easy one but it sure is a motivating one. Like I had mentioned in a previous post, I have posted a picture of a new BMW M3 everywhere in my house, and have plans of a new home already picked (bigger than in that pic). We are also always told to write a cheque to ourselves for $1,000,000. That's done and ready to be cashed in the spring of 2010. I have it stored next to my house plans under the BMW M3.
When we define those goals then we only have to go get 'em.
So.. do it, make your goals.. then plan your action.. and make them happen.
Enjoy your new life @home .
Paul
Future Millionaire
Have you ever noticed with many online business or offline jobs there is a process around Goals?? Everyone is asking everyone to describe their short term and long term goals. They can be job related or future focused. Some people will talk about little goals like speaking french, or planting a garden. Some others detail a new home or car or even a new job.
I decided my goal would be outside the box in a huge way. I am working, and have a good job, and a good salary, and benefits and a car and can even speak a little french anyways. This makes it easy to set my goal. The three days I work help me financially foremost but with time management with the 4 days I have off to work on reaching the goal.
My goal: to become a millionaire!!!
It isn't an easy one but it sure is a motivating one. Like I had mentioned in a previous post, I have posted a picture of a new BMW M3 everywhere in my house, and have plans of a new home already picked (bigger than in that pic). We are also always told to write a cheque to ourselves for $1,000,000. That's done and ready to be cashed in the spring of 2010. I have it stored next to my house plans under the BMW M3.
When we define those goals then we only have to go get 'em.
So.. do it, make your goals.. then plan your action.. and make them happen.
Enjoy your new life @home .
Paul
Future Millionaire
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