Spectator

There are many times that I like to play spectator in something. I love being caught up in the hype of things and being along for the enjoyment of the ride; this is why I think everybody should be a sports fan. Just recently, Dany Heatley of the Ottawa Senators requested a trade and is also rumored that he is willing to waive his no-trade clause to come to Edmonton. Now how awesome would that be, to have Heatley in an Oilers jersey? I would, personally, be so stoked for the season to start that I'd spend every single day just reading hockey things and fantasizing about it. Haha. Honestly, though, being able to get Heatley, even though we will have to give up some valuable pieces, will bring so much awesomeness into the Oilers organization. We will have a Triple H top line. Imagine it this way, Rod Phillips decides to give another year to broadcast Oilers' games and in his classic voice, he will say the following: "Horcoff, wins the draw; he passes over to Hemsky; Hemsky sends it across to Heatley; Heatley shoots, he scores!!" Now I am personally not a fan of Horcoff, but I think he is better than what he was this last season. As far as number one centers go, there will always be better, but you have to deal with what you have; and potentially, Tavares is also supposed to become a Joe Sakic type of player and status.

If the rumours are true, and that the New York Islanders are gunning for Hedman, and then the Lightning will have their second overall pick up for grabs, the chance of Edmonton getting that pick exists! Tavares, playing in Edmonton, could not possibly make me happier. He grew up with Gagner, and he has developed chemistry with Eberle; please tell me that that would not be heaven to watch every night. So the dilemma arises, would you rather gun for Heatley, or possibly Tavares? I know it's possible to get both, but the chances of that are smaller than the chances of me becoming a rockstar; so let's face it, we will probably have to choose one, and I, personally, think that the chances of acquiring Heatley are better than Tavares. I will be real happy for both, by the way.

Also in the spectator's column is some real life, closely and personally related issues. It's amazing how a single happening can lead to a series of unfortunate events; yes, there was an attempt to relate to the fictional series there. Being at home a lot lately, I've been able to step back from the world and kind of take a spectator's point of view on what's going on in life around me. And I have to admit, that I am very shocked at how chaotic the world is becoming. Even close to home, it seems as if there is a pandemic breaking out; everyone seeming to get this killer flu is just an example of the things that have shocked me at what is going on nowadays. So, being able to see one event lead to a whole bunch of other unfortunate things, although saddens me, it makes me more interested in what is going on with other people's lives.

Well, to conclude, even though it seems like I'm wasting time by not doing anything (not getting a job, etc., but I am working on that), I really am not. There is a lot of stuff for me to contemplate on, because I'm that type of person. I read somewhere, once, that if you go a day without learning something new, then that day is a day that has gone to waste. So, I wouldn't necessarily say I haven't learned anything at any of my past two months; the easiest way to put it, is that I've kind of gained new insights on life, and able to reflect on my personal life on where I am and, more importantly, where I need to go - the kind of adjustments I need to make as a person.

Wish you well: in faith, love and happiness.