Sunday, February 20, 2005

Sushi Night


Who knew!?

Saturday, February 19, 2005

Jess and Emily come to Calgary!


Jessica and Emily come to Calgary. Here they are at the zoo.

Saturday, February 05, 2005

Book Review: Conversations With God: Part 3

This book is about a man who has a conversation with God. He goes over many of the pressing questions you have probably had about religion (mainly Christianity) and tries to offer answers on those issues.

Despite all the hub-bub about this book (which I wasn't even aware of until after I read this book) I think this series is a must-read. I don't recommend going into it with a lot of background on it, and I don't recommend hearing too much about other people's thoughts on it. I will say that I enjoyed the book and I will read it again and again in the future.

I feel it gives a good overview of some of the most pressing questions I had growing up and dealt with many of the contradictions I was offered as a child. I felt some of the writing style took away from the book, such as the use of word-tampering (disease as dis-ease, etc), but shined at a testament to love and truth. It demands nothing, yet offers everything.

I will share one other person's thought on this book. He said it was a 'lazy man's theology'. Well, I don't know if believing in God and acting with love should be difficult.

I want to thank my Grandpa for lending me this book and getting me on to this series. I will give it back to you soon Grandpa!

Calgary Rocks

This is a small tribute to my new home. It is such a great city with a great feel. The mountains nearby and the big skies are great. My heart will always be on the coast, but my spirit is mobile and it is residing here for now. The people are just awesome and there is tonnes to do here.

Pauly P.

Met up with an old buddy last night from my days in Norway. The good times rolled. It was great to catch up. I will put some pics up as soon as I get them.

Friday, February 04, 2005

Joe, Inc.

Looking for a job is like running my own company where I am the CEO, VP Finance, VP Marketing, salesman, secretary, mail guy, and, finally, the product. The marketing tools are getting better, but the product could use some work.

I have been developing all manner of marketing tools to move myself. I've got the resume, letters, business cards, stylish clothes, and a winning smile. I try to sell myself to by giving my run-down: "I won't break," "I'll work hard for you," "If you are not fully satisfied after 30 days, you can trade me in for a new one." So far no biters, but I think my tactics are sound. My financial situation, on the other hand, is nearing insolvency.

I have gotta say that being my own finance guy has given me a new meaning of the word "scrounge". I have a dewy respect for accountants and the work they do. Companies need money to get things like new equipment; I need it to eat. I have taken some night work to continue operations of Joe, Inc., but I am not proud of it. It feels like fixing my own books.

I am thinking of firing my CEO. He isn't producing many results, but I guess he isn't working with a product with a lot of depth. The mailguy is pretty hot, but the secretary isn't very attractive. The salesman is pretty lazy, and bordering on incompetent. I have caught him sleeping at the job on several occasions and he has left some stupid messages on potential clients' voicemails.

With all the down-sides though, I think Joe, Inc. is going to take off so invest now (send money)!

Now if I could get someone to merge with me,

Joe