I shared a while ago that my personality style is Advocate or INFJ (Nov 13, 2018 blog post Advocate). Some of the others they say that are this personality type are Nelson Mandela and Mother Theresa. One of the describing quotes of this type of person is that they see helping others as their purpose … Continue reading Love Your Family
Float Plane and Melinda Gates
Last weekend, our younger boy had another spring hockey tournament, his last one for the season. I had to work Friday so the boys went over to Vancouver on the ferry in the morning. One of the other moms suggested we fly over together on the floatplane in the early evening. It was an incredible … Continue reading Float Plane and Melinda Gates
Routine
It has been a little break from routine the last couple of weeks, which is going to continue at least until the end of the weekend. Not so much a change in my day to day, as I am still working, but we had a hockey tournament in Vancouver, which was a change from the … Continue reading Routine
Personal
While packing for our weekend away last weekend, going to our younger son’s hockey tournament, I was working out how much art stuff to bring and which sketchbooks. It has happened before, but I was again realizing how personal everything is. I don’t like anyone to see my sketchbooks or watercolour pads. Just like how … Continue reading Personal
Weakness
“In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” - Carol Dweck. I have to admit, upon reflecting on this statement, I can say revealing my weaknesses has been a fear of mine. I do … Continue reading Weakness
