Back to School

Well, its that time of year again when students head back to school. I was no exception back in 1986 as I headed off to WLU for my 1st year as an undergraduate student.

Its funny the things you remember...in particular, I remember how much I wanted my parents to disappear so i could "get on with it"...the "it" part being "the rest of my life". At the time - attending University was the culmination of everything that I had been working towards. My folks did leave - but it wasn't that long (maybe once I had recovered from Frosh Week) that I called to update them on everything that had gone on and how excited I was to finally be a University student.

Now that I work/teach at a University - I see this ritual played out year after year. Its actually fun to watch - things change...but as you all know...many things stay the same - in particular, the wish for every young adult to just "get on with it".

I look back at the fresh face of mine in 1986 and wonder to myself...would I go back and do it all over again if I could? The answer is a definate YES!

Stay Thirsty.

PS> not that anyone is really following my blog...but my apologies for the delay in posts....busy time of year as you can imagine.

Lowrider...

As promised, today's post pic is me on my motorcycle with one of my good friends Lisa M. I have worked in the Middle East with Lisa on several different projects - so we know each other under stressful situations - which makes for a great friendship.

Anyways - Lisa loved the bike and we went on a very long ride all around the Niagara region. On the day she arrived, we did a massive wine tour - which suprisingly enough, Lisa had never done before. After about 9 different wineries, it was back to the cottage and a lovely fish dinner - drinks - and relaxing.

Good food, good friends = good times. Who could ask for anything more.

Stay Thirsty!