Going Green...

I'd like to start off by thank my friend James for the new banner for my web site! He took a picture that I had really liked off of the internet and formatted it so that it would look good on my page - which it does! Thanks buddy :)

This week, my focus is largely on experimenting with being more green. I am trying a few things, like being more careful with recycling (Sherwood Park has a pretty rigorous recycling program as is...), washing all my ziplock bags instead of throwing them away, making coffee at home instead of buying it, making my own lunches with reusable containers, and walking and taking the bus as much as possible. This first week I have found only minor inconveniences - such as it is bulky to take a lunch in my backpack - but overall I'm really pleased with the results. I am now only using my car 3-4 days a week, which also saves on gas and maitenence! This is pretty important since I'm a student and I need my old car to last me another couple of years :)

I am positively LOVING my classes so far. This first week I have just been wide-eyed and absorbing everything - the quality of the education is far superior to the one I had in Fort McMurray. My teachers (with one exception) are fantastic, strong, interesting individuals who love to teach, and make learning a pure delight. I am especially enjoying my intro Anthropology course, as well as my Criminal Sociology course.

I decided that I should make a small goal every so often throughout the year, and I have decided that I would like to incorporate yoga into my routine twice a week, as well as lose another 20 lbs by the end of february. I do this because it is still really painful for me to run, but I really love it, and don't want to give it up. I'm thinking that maybe if I am a little lighter, and have better flexability, it won't be so difficult. So we'll see how it all goes!