What a day for a Sunday!!!

When you usually think of Sundays you think of rest well this Sunday for me was not too leisurely for me. I was up at 6am and getting ready to go and do more practicing for my ski patrol training up in Saint-Therese. 

When we got there every class that was taking this course filled the entire cafeteria of that school and we were all wondering what we were going to do and how stressful can this get? We were all pretty panicked and at the same time very tired. Anyways after a few cups of coffee I was wanting to get these things done. At first we were put into groups and were told to go to stations and work with bandages and putting people in slings and wrapping legs up etc... That part was easy but then when my group got outside it like the real thing minus the snow and all. Wow was my mind like ok lets do this lets help these poor people and get what they need. 

I did not freak out as much as I thought I would be this actually gave me more confidence because I was the one that took the lead when it was just 2 of us. It felt great and finally all my paying attention payed off even though we only had a few minutes to do about 5 different cases. Although the stress was there to me it was work but a good time as well. 

Im hoping I will do this well on my exams. Only one could hope. :) And boy am I hoping. 

My leisure is slowly coming in while the semester slowly ends...

Finally I got in some leisure and put my mind to ease in every paper and project that needed to be done for classes! It is crazy this semester and I know it is not over until it is over. I'm slowly getting to watch some more television or going out and doing the things that give me a state of mind of calmness and peace. Not to say I mind having homework here and there to keep my mind focused but it is always nice just to sit back and do nothing or let your mind go somewhere where you are smiling and your free. 

Slowly Im understanding what being free is and taking my mind away from school books and letting other things take my mind away like watching the game or focusing on my ski patrol. Oh well until school ends my focus is on what I need to know for the next class. I know things will work out and either way I am having some fun. :) 

Becoming a Ski Patroller Continues....

Wow what an intense weekend it feels like I have not slept in about 2 days!!! First I had my ski patrol class which was crazy considering I was a test subject in how to secure a person in an inflatable mat that makes you feel like those tiny hot dogs in a pastry. Then I was lifted in the air and then gently put down before they set me free. It was quite the experience and fun at the same time. We practiced that for about 2 hours different maneuvers but it made all our knees sore considering we were all on the hard floors kneeling. Im still recovering from that but it was all worth it. 

On Sunday was what the ski patrollers call a "work party" which is not really a party except for the food was free. We did work and learned how to evacuate a chair lift. Mind you the chair lift was not in motion but one of the head patrollers was like ok we need volunteers to go up on the chair lift to show the rest how it is done. AGAIN THE LIFT WAS NOT MOVING!!!! Guess how we got up there? ( yes I was one of the guinea pigs to be lifted up) So I was lifted up into the air by rope and this shovel looking chair which is metal of course and there I went 20 feet into the air shaking!! My state of my mind was I really hope this thing can hold me or I will freak out. I got up on the chair lift safely and 2 others followed. Then while we were up there the rest joked how they were going to leave us up there. Haha!!! Anyways We then got down the same way we got up and it was ok in the end. 

The rest of the day we ate lunch and learned more about the hill we are going to be working on and where things are like the infirmary and where the sleds where to being people down when they are injured. It was a nice way to meet the other patrollers and get to know them. Plus the other newbies who are going to be there. 

All in all it was a lot of fun and this is going to be a great way to help people and leisure in the best way possible and that is on the hill doing the sport I love. 

P.S. The hockey game was a close one but Price came up on top yet again!!! hehe GO HABS GO!! :) 

Blog Summary #2

Lately leisure for me has gotten to be a lot more fun! I know now that there does not have to be a time constraint to what I love to do. I do the things I love to to do to have fun and to have a better state of mind . Like skiing down my favorite run! I do not have to rush to get to the bottom I will enjoy the scenery and enjoy the air around me. This is what makes leisure... well leisure. You must enjoy it for what it is and make it what you want to make it. Yes of course in some cases there are the time constraints as well as the possibility of other constraints but I learned if that is the case to enjoy the time you have. Such as watching the HABS on television or in the Bell Center there is a time that they start and finish but watching them in that time period is just amazing whether they win or loose its just so intrinsically motivating for me to watch but everything good comes to an end. 

This semester has been tough though with trying to fit in any kind of leisure because of all the work I need to do for school. As well as in my ski patrol class it may be fun and games sometimes but there is a lot of reading to do. So I have been putting leisure somewhat away to keep me focused on my studies. This has an extrinsically motivating impact on my activities but it must be done and I must keep focused to do well. 

Leisure education is for something I will teach anyone who is willing to learn. It is fun to learn and it will be even better to teach. I'm really learning something in this class and I know that the teachings I will not soon forget. 

My Classes on Being a Ski Patroller! Leisure or not???

Some might think that why are you taking another class and on a Saturday?? People think I'm crazy and that it must be stressful waking up at 6:45 in the morning every Saturday and going all the way to St-Therese for a class. Ya I'm not going to lie and say it is not stressful but this is what I have wanted to do since I got to know the ski patrollers at the hill I skied on. This for me is great to making more friends and helping others in need. 

I would say that if i enjoy doing this and I do not mind having to get up so early in the morning to do it then yes this is leisure for me. I know I will be graded on what I learned but I am having a great time doing it. Learning about broken bones, how to mend wounds etc... This is quite interesting and I can not wait for the next class where we learn about how to put the client safely on a plank to ensure they are safe in the sled for transport down the hill. 

Ill keep you posted on how that goes. :) 

Time Flies...

Thinking about the different things in my life has brought me to the fact that time really does fly and before you know it things are already in the past. It's crazy!!! 

I was just thinking about how I felt about my first time on skies and I know I do not quite remember everything but I knew that this was going to be something that I will enjoy doing till well I don't know. This is a great part of my leisure and when I am up on that hill for me there are no constraints I'm just free and and happy. My state of mind is on the freedom I have and no one can take me out of it. Even on the chair lift there is a sense of happiness and the sense of freedom. Feeling this is the great feeling ever. 

I know this more then before of course considering the first time I did not know exactly how to feel but only to know that you get off the chair lift and go down to the bottom and do it all over again while someone is there telling you how to do it. Now I am free as a bird to ski at my own pace and do whatever kind of style I want to do at anytime. :) 

Although there are other thoughts in my mind about how one minute there is something that happens in your life and then the next its 5 years later. I ask myself where does the time go? Then again what is done is done and I look to the future not only in skiing or any other sport but in the other parts of my life. I find it exciting. Can't wait to see what happens next! 

Roughing it out this weekend

WOW what an intense weekend of activities. Roughing it during this weekend was exactly how I remembered it would be but the only difference was there was 30 of us there and we did pretty much everything together. It was a lot of fun and especially challenging. 

The entire class when up north for the Leadership course that we are taking and slept in sleeping bags in cabins, woke up at 7am and was out in the field working together by 9am. We all learned to work together and to be more positive and especially being comfortable being together and encouraging one an other. It was an amazing experience and all of our mind sets were helping each other and being there for one an other when we needed it. I especially noticed it when I got injured in one of the activities and everyone made sure I was ok and that there was no bruising around my eye. It was very nice of them and I felt comforted as well as supported. 

It was leisure all around this weekend with either cooking for the entire group or helping out with the activities and even participating in them. By then end we were all exhausted but had a blast as well. :) 

Canadians Victory # 1

Well so far we are on a roll. We beat Detroit last night, not by much but hey we did it!! Also what about that amazing save that Carey Price did?? Wasn't it amazing?? I was off my chair jumping around and also having a semi heart attack since it looked like the puck was in. He is off to a great start as well!! And a rookie scoring that winning goal?? It just gets me soooo excited that this could be an amazing start to what we are trying to grasp. To get that cup and hold it high for all of the Montreal Fans out there. My heart starts to race knowing that one day we will get that chance and it can happen this year!!!  As I'm writing this I have that feeling with a huge smile on my face. Canadians Fans this can happen!!! We have faith in our team and they can do this. 

I have all the faith in the Canadiens this year and I know that Price can hold on and save the goals that any team will try to score. He is young and once again this year he will shine. I wish them all the best and let the games begin!!! Oh we are soooo ready for Boston tonight!! Bring them on!! Im ready to jump out of my seat and cheer for the HABS and I can not wait. 

GO HABS GO!!!! 

Blog Summery #1

I find that I got this leisure thing pretty good. Most of what I do with my life is very extrinsically motivated. I do so much in my life that it moves so fast but despite that i never fail to be happy and smile along the way. A great example is when I had that very busy weekend I did not think I would get through it very well because of all the emotions that I was going through. I never put my head down and ask "when will this be over?" I kept my head up and went through the day with a smile and it was a great thing. Going to the funeral was yes very hard but the person whose family member died appreciated the smile because it was tough and that made him feel a bit better which was nice. I love being there for people and for me that is something special. 

Going to school is something I do and enjoy too but just getting away with my friends and family too like to the movies or just going on a nice drive somewhere. It is a lot of fun doing that. It makes me happy and everyone else to do something fun in whatever it is. This is why I value leisure to its fullest. Yes we all have work to do and responsibilities but I find that having some fun just because is very important and letting loose is also what I love to do in no matter what it is. :) Time Constraints do happen when I'm out because I never want it to end of course but hey there is always the next time or even day!! Of course after all the work is done.

A Busy Weekend...

This weekend was one of the busiest I have ever had. As well the an emotional roller coaster. On Saturday morning I woke up at 645 and went to my ski patrol school for 830 in ST-Therese. Which is about 30 mins away from my house but it takes a while for me to get out of bed and ready to leave. So about half way through the day I was pretty much falling asleep. I thought I was not going to make it through the day since school finishes at 330. It was horrible!! My mind was all over the place and it was hard to concentrate. But I got through the day fine. When I finally got home I just had enough time to change my purse and off I went to a funeral. It was hard but I was there for someone who I really care about. Right after that I left for a birthday party for a good friend of mine. It was nice to see everyone. By 11 though I was dead on my feet. My eyes were closing and I could not keep my head up. 

I then decided to get home because the next day I was playing in a golf tournament. Which was great. But either way Saturday was brutal on my emotions. From being tried at school then sad and then happy/ exhausted it was tough. I got through it and I feel better today. I had a great time and so did the people around me. :) Which was nice. 

The Race is On!!!

Well my weekend was pretty eventful but Sunday was the best ever!!! I went to a race track and it was the best one.  I never got to go on a track going about 140 miles an hour in a road that had a twists and turns in it. Also with other cars going about the same speed or even faster depending on what kind of car it was and what the person put in it. To tell you the truth my heart was racing just as fast as the cars going past me considering I never went that fast on a road. Once getting on that race track was the best experience ever. It gave me such an adrenaline rush that I kept wanting to go back. Even watching other people go onto it put a smile on my face. 

  The car that I was in was a honda prelude, not the fastest car on the track, but let me tell you that car can move. Of course I was strapped in and had a helmet on (track rules) and it was awesome. Now if I can only drive on that track and not get nervous that would be sweet. 

  Perhaps one day but for now I'll leave to the ones who know how to do it. ;P 

GO HABS GO!!!!

Well as some or many of you know that Habs tickets went on sale today FINALLY!!! I was sooo excited!!! The games are soon starting and Im getting ready! The season is coming fast and for a huge fan I feel like I have so much to do. I know, I know your probably asking what do you get prepared for when your just gonna watch it? Well since I do scream at my television (even though I know they can't hear me) I have to get my vocals ready and my nerves when it becomes a close game. 

 I even can not wait for the pre season on September 26th in which I will be intently watching with no distractions....or so I hope. hehe 

Oh since the tickets went on sale...Did you get your tickets? Cuz I got mine.... *Big Smile* Now Im definitely in an excited state of mind!!! :)   Need i say more but... GO HABS GO!!!! 

Too much partying...is a good thing just make sure you get to do nothing the next day...

Well my weekend was action packed with drinks and a lot of people and seeing some friends you have not seen since high school. But going out 2 nights in a row can be fun but you also can regret it. Haha Ah well it was a lot of fun but Sunday was a say of not wanting to get off the couch. All I wanted to do for my leisure was to stare at the television and not be bothered by anyone. If I was interrupted by anyone I would just respond with one word answers and that was it. But in the end it was all worth it despite how you really feel in end. 

I had a great time and so did my friends with all drinks in hand and I can not wait to do it again. I think this weekend is a good time. :) 

A Lazy Friday Afternoon

Well it's Friday you guys and and the weather is well not all that nice. To tell you the truth I am not surprised one bit. Half the summer was like this and the fall will probably do the same. 

  Anyways I decided to have some fun around the house since going outside at this moment is not an option. I turned my music up loud and danced around while cleaning my room and the rest of the house. My parents thought I was crazy but hey it was something I can do and it was fun. Now I suppose I should get some school work done but later when it gets dark its party time and I can not wait!!! :) 

Keep you posted... hehe 

Better late then never...

Wow it was a challenge to finally get to this blog site. I know for some it was really easy but for me it was crazy!! It seemed to never work for me. Ah well here I am now guys!! hehe 

Well my first week of school seemed to go smoothly and well it did. I met and saw people I have not seen in a very long time so it was an emotional time...well for me it was. It's great to finally be back even though I know I will miss summer. *sigh* :P