Alive and Well

I have some time right now, since I gave up on the Oilers until we're healthy again. Why? We're playing like we did last year, and that was the exact hockey that forced me to stop watching for the first time ever. Even though I'm so upset about the Oilers, I am still firm that once we get all our guys back, we'll be good again.We won't be as good as the 6-2-1 record that we started with, but better than the misery we're in right now.

On the topic of hockey, it was a sad day that my bud had to take down his hockey blog because of time restraints; he no longer had the time to write blogs on every game day.

Anyways, over the last two weeks, I've met some interesting people. I think I've established, in some way and to most people, that I have a life now. I must admit that it is hard to change my daily habits after being a bum for six months. I've met some pretty cool people and learned some pretty neat things. Although I am assigned to one specific task, I don't encase myself into doing that task alone. Since it is basically a repetition thing, I've liberated myself to watch the way other people behave. It's a natural habit for me, and most people, to be observing a lot when you're introduced to a new environment. In just two weeks, I've seen many different people and things. There are downsides to what I'm doing, but I just simply cannot complain as this is a blessing to me that came incredibly unexpected.

It's so amazing how different it is to cross paths with someone that is generally a spirited person and one that is more bitter. I've been approached by both personalities, and interacting with someone that is joyful makes me really happy. You can see that just by the way they present themselves to you, that they're people that live the way people should be living. Helping these people with their needs makes my day, and I cannot ask for more. On the flip side, there are those people that are just flat out negative, and don't seem to care how anyone else feels. I still try to help them as much as I can but it makes it difficult for me to try to present things to them in a positive manner.

My highlight so far, in two weeks, has got to seeing a lovely couple learning about what a "toque" is, and being enthusiastic in a desire to become and Oilers' fan. That situation, honestly, made my week.