Jennifer

When I think about Thanksgiving I think of giving thanks for all the things that are in my life, but I must confess I did not think of those who have given up so much and lost so much as well. I am thankful for my loved ones and friends and I appreciate and think of the struggles of The Many.

I do not believe the majority of the exchanges made with early explorers, settlers,  priests, governments and Native Americans/Canadians were made fairly. We know this. We are not our forefathers and mothers and so we can not feel poorly for what was done to the true First Peoples of this great continent. But I think it is important to know that First Nations people struggle in our society due to numerous socio-economic, health and racial issues and that there livelihoods today are mostly a result of early conditions and experiences. That without saying, Aboriginal people have a rich and beautiful culture and a strength that will help them grow and hopefully help them to achieve very prosperous futures. I see this lately more and more where Aboriginal companies and leaders are flourishing, but still I see extreme poverty too.  As with everything in life, it takes time, determination, strength and voices.   

Today when I require a little more strength and determination I look to those who also struggle and I find beautiful character that is so admirable. Thank you to all my wonderful buddies here. I have found peace in some necessary escapism lately and this is okay. More on this later. I will say, I am treating this body more like a temple and living life quite moderately. I am making it a part of my day to breathe, just breathe and feel the perfection of The Moment.  Peace and love to Everyone……

Just a question…..  “All villages matter !!!”  - Who said this?  Barak Obama or Colin Powell?

Changing, inclusive, beaUtiful America !!!

We are a huge group with interesting ideas here at Buddyslim and though sometimes we disagree, we are truly stronger with each other by our cyber-sides.  People are hurting, so let’s understand that change is difficult for many. 

I feel hope as I turn on the TV.  I have to admit I did not feel for sure that it would happen.  After last election where I just was so confident of the pending results and only was left shocked.  Mouth on the floor….  But there is so much hope and energy in me now, it is almost overwhelming.  I CAN NOT imagine what it is like to be a part of this huge moment in history.  Yet, I do believe that others outside the US feel this way too.  Change and hope and SCREAM !  :)  When I got home it seemed right to snack on something - I was anxious.    BUT I WAS TOO EXCITED WHEN I LEARNED THE NEWS.  Food was forgotten. 

The show last night was a bit disappointing (TSO) and David was perhaps more so.  So we left early to get home before we were stuck in traffic and had to hear the results on the radio.  I quickly turned on the TV.  Katie Couric announced the winner and I felt like I was in a dream.  The only thing that is bringing me to a bit of an ugly reality is the Obama bashing and racism that has been sparked a little more.  I am hoping and praying that everyone can come together and ride this Hope all the way towards Peace. 

Peace to everyone!

I heard a story on the news last night I have to share. I was just in awe of humanity because we so often only hear the negative events in our world. It was a story about a high school student in Cambridge, Nova Scotia who wore what was perceived as the wrong color, a pink polo shirt, to school. Well a couple people in the school saw this boy being bullied for his choice and decided to take some seriously creative and human action. I was emotional because we all have likely experienced some form of bullying or discrimination. I certainly have.  Robert M. in elementary school and Clinton W. in high school both made my life hell. But that was then and I am me because those jerks and everyone else, good and negative influenced me and I would not change a thing. Well perhaps I would have wished for a louder and stronger voice….hehe Well, bravo to these young men who inspired the Sea of Pink. They set out to say they were not going to take this in their school and that those who also were in agreement could make a choice and wear pink too. The boy who was bullied apparently was a little shocked when he went to school and saw all these students, boys and girls, wearing pink in support of a safe and bully-free environment. Bravo David Shepherd and Travis Price for your integrity and compassion. Thank you for people like this. It made my night and I am still glowing this morning. Had to share.

I really had some interesting music in the mix yesterday. Yep, Aqua just made me smile so hard it hurt and “I’m in a Hurry” by Alabama just made me MOVE. Not a country music fan, but I LOVE that song. I had 2 fast and fabulous walks. Great weight routine too.

Life is good my buddies. I use to not really like pink, but I think I have found the love. This weekend when I am in Banff, I plan to find a pink T-shirt. My mother would fall over shocked….hehe The weekend is not looking so bleak after all. Off to workout. Have a fabulous day. *hugs*

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2007/09/18/pink-tshirts-students.html?ref=rss

P.S.:  I changed the names to initials of those guys in my school.  I felt like a bully!   *sigh*   Having a conscious bites.  lol