Update..

Hello World, (and Grandpa in particular, because I am not sure anyone else looks at this anymore)

Not too much is new with me right now, still working hard and feeling like I'm not getting ahead like I want to. I am teaching at the University again starting in September and have got a class for both semesters, so I am really excited about that, as it's what I really want to do. I keep looking for the best way to do a PhD, but I just haven't found the right path yet. I want to do research in something that is meaningful and important to me and I don't want to take on anymore debt- once I conquer these obstacles it will be smooth sailing.. maybe!

Recently I have been considering getting involved in a franchise, more particularly investing in a Chatters franchise. I'm really thinking this is the best way to get started in owning and operating a business, with the support that is offered and the marketing and research pretty much taken care of, I can focus on the operations and hopefully the profits will follow. Although of course this involves taking on a small business loan, but I see that turning around a lot faster than the investment in my education will.

Things with Louis are really great, sometimes I am surprised at how well we fit together, making silly jokes and laughing all day! He really helps me to relax and not get sooo stressed out and I think that I help him push forward a bit and try to reach his goals.. seems like a fantastic balance to me!

Oh, we got a puppy around Easter time, a yellow lab who we called Jessie! She is really the greatest thing for us, although we argue from time to time about how to care for her, I suppose that is normal! Having her around has definitely made me get out and get more exercise as well, something I was in desperate need of after a year of sitting on my butt in Waterloo! She is such a well behaved dog, a little too much puppy energy sometimes, but that is to be expected!

Last weekend I turned the big 2-5, I must say it wasn't as monumental as it sounded- being my Royal Birthday and all! I had a great time hanging out with some good friends though and thats what really counts. I think I am coming down with a bit of a cold though now, probably from a lack of sleep...

This weekend we are heading out to Elbow, SK to go camping with the family and friends we used to camp with all the time when we were young. I am pretty excited, it will be nice to relax and catch up. We have the week off after that and will be sticking around the farm, maybe heading to the Tunnels of Moose Jaw and the Ex in Saskatoon before venturing back to Edmonton.

Hope everything is well in the blogging world, as I don't frequent it as much as I once did...