Its been awhile

Its been awhile since the last blog, I know, I know. Been way too busy to even think about updating this thing but since I've got a few minutes today I may as well.

Hmmm...what's new...nothing much...clinic is definitely getting busier. Love life is still non-existent. But hey...that's ok...we still have 50-60 years or more to be married right?! Right. Still...there's always this little part of me wondering...when is it my turn?

Especially after seeing Richard & Amy, Tim and & Josie and lastly Justin & Jessica all get engaged this year. With that gang....oh yeah...mustn't forget!!! Patrick and Wynne tied the knot in Vegas recently too...anyway....with that gang...I'm one of the few odd wheels left. Ummm...hmmm...not counting the twins...I AM the only odd wheel left!!! Yeesh...Gotta find a new group of SINGLE friends to hang out with.

Lucky for me, I discovered Core Vancouver. Hopefully that'll really kick start my social life and expand my ever-shrinking circle of single friends....not that I want that circle to grow mind you...only thru meeting new people! No divorces or separations plz!

Anyway, Core Vancouver's just a bunch of people having fun. Doing all sorts of things! This Sunday, I'll be joining them in Whistler for a bit of zip-trekking! Woohoo!!! FUN!!! Except...heights make me a bit nervous....lol!

Going to watch Russell Peters tonight too...apparently...I'm going to be peeing my pants I'll be laughing so hard. Speaking of which....I'd better get running!!

Has it only been 2weeks?!

It feels like forever since the last post! So much has changed between then and now. It seems as though someone out there (God perhaps?) knows exactly how much to dish out and when, and also knows exactly when you deserve a little bit of a break or a reward.

I have to admit, being home has rejuvenated my spirits. I can't help but think all I've done since I've been back in Calgary is run around running errands for the family and at the same time organizing and prepping for the clinic opening date, but...it dosen't feel so much the burden right now. Feeling more excited about this than I have in awhile.

I guess it helps that renovations are finally done and the pieces of the puzzle are finally coming together. There's still so much ahead for me to do (it seems my to do list is never-ending), but there seems to be a light at the other end. It also helps when your personal life isn't pulling you down either...in my case, I feel like I'm floating...floating...haha! Corny...

Whatever the case, got two feet grounded stuck in the mud. Gotta trudge through the business thing first! It feels to me 2006 is going to be the complete opposite of what 2005 was for me. So much opportunity, so many new beginnings, professionally and in my personal life. I know there's no possible way it can get any worse than 2005 so it's only going uphill from here right?!

Yeah yeah...I know, it could get lower than where I'm at now...but whoever got anywhere by thinking negatively?! Positive thoughts people!! Guts and determination!!

My resolutions for this year so that everybody knows and I have more witnesses than I need....

1) I'm going to make this business FLY!!! Not just go or run...but FLY!!!

2) I'm going to get back into shape...too much moving around this year, not enough focus on my health...how? Join a dragonboat team, wall climb every week and go to the gym or run at least 3 times weekly.

3) I am going to get off my butt and start socializing more. Been mopping around too much this year...

4) By 2007, I wanna be self-sufficient! No more relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad! In fact, I wanna be paying off that debt! Not that a debt to the Bank of Mom and Dad will ever be fully repaid...

I think that's about it...New Year, new start!! Wishing all of you all the best this year!!

Does Life Get Any Easier?

That's the question of the year...of the century even. And the answer? Never...in fact, life gets more and more complicated and convoluted as it goes on. There are times I wish so badly for the simplicity of childhood....where the only thing you needed to worry about was what to do with playtime, what your mom packed for lunch and who you could trade lunches with...it all seemed so important at the time, but so simple and trivial now at this stage in life.

When did it get so complicated? I think I can answer that...it got complicated the moment we were born. It just gets more complicated as we take on more and more responsibilities and once interest in developing some sort of serious relationship kicks in...but just because I can answer that question dosen't mean I have to like it.

I hate dealing with the heartache and the stress of dating. Forget serious relationship stress, dating stress is all I've got to worry about right now and its driving me insane! There are times I really envy those lucky few who have found their special someone and don't have to deal with the insane dating jungle out there.

Then there's the responsibility of a job and paying the bills and all that jazz. I guess I'm feeling it more so what with it being my own business and all...I just got to be strong...deal with it as it comes.

But it dosen't stop me from wishing it were easier...

Thots

My mind's all over the place lately. What with trying to get the clinic set up and all. But by the same token, I haven't felt more invigorated or more hopeful at this time than at any time in the past 2 years. I'm finally taking steps to where I want to be!

I realize it's going to be really tough 2 years ahead, but in comparison to the year that I just put behind me, it can't get any worse. I've passed my exams, gotten rid of a very negative aspect of my life (you all know who I mean), I'm living in a city where I want to be...so how could it be worse than this past year?

I know it's going to be tough readjusting to life in Vancouver. Most everybody's moved on with their lives and I'm finding that although my buddies will make the effort to come out and meet with me...they're at that stage in life where they're starting to settle down, get married, and have families. I'm 4 years behind...just graduated, just got out of a serious (even if it was all wrong) relationship and I'm just getting my career started. I'm nowhere near settling down and getting married even if I am feeling the pressure a little bit with everyone around me doing just that...

Being here the last 2 weeks has really shown me something though...as much as I'd like to rely on my friends to be there for me, they won't always be there. I mean, I know you guys will be there if I ever really needed you all to be there, but at the same time, you have your own lives and I have to learn to rely more on myself for the little things at the very least. but I've also learned that it's time for me to make some new friends as well.

It's not that I don't have enough (one can never have enough friends), it's just with everybody at a different stage in life, I need to start finding a group where they are also at the same stage as I am...lol, I'm not going to be meeting any single guys if I keep hanging around a bunch of couples am I?

Anyway, enough of this ramble...I've got a lot of other things to worry about other than my social life...like this clinic I'm trying to get started. I'm going, I'm going already! Cheers!

Overdue post

Well...I guess it's been almost 2 months since my last post. Unfortunately I really have nothing new to report except that I'm hoping to finally move to Vancouver. But in order to do that I'll have to open my own clinic so I'm in the process of researching where I want to be, and stuff like that. So far...I'm opting for the Collingwood area (41st and Dunbar), Kerrisdale, Point Grey or Kitsilano. I guess we'll see...it all depends on what's available and what fits into my budget.

Then there's also the problem of 'naming' the business...I've thought of a few different names although there is some concern over the 'professionalism' of the names. Let me know what you think...so far I've come up with:
1) Amazingly Chiropractic
2) Renewal Chiropractic
3) Paradigm Chiropractic
4) Discover Chiropractic

So far...people have been telling me that it's not quite professional enough. That I should go with a location name or just go with my name. But if i consider going with my name...Lee Chiropractic...it really dosen't grab your attention does it? And I promised myself a long time ago I wouldn't go with a location name...

On to some personal stuff...I finally met a guy. Just met him the other night while I was out clubbing with a few friends...who brough along their friends...who brought along their friends who were visiting Calgary from Vancouver. Suffice it to say, we hit it off that night and I suppose you could say we have a date this tuesday...But other than that...nothing else to report...except that romantic ol' me...I've got my head in the clouds...I must keep reminding myself to keep my feet on the ground...I barely know this guy...and look at me...daydreaming and getting lost on a highway I know like the back of my hand . What to do? I really must get ahold of myself. Been hurt too often as it is...really should take this one slow...and careful since I really don't know anything about him...but...wish me luck!

Photos of the Hamilton/Toronto/Niagara Falls Trip

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http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/7828abfc/bc/Photos/IMGP4384_resize.jpg?bfaY6sCB5AWSOoIj" alt="Fat Frankie" />
http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/7828abfc/bc/Photos/IMGP4397_resize.jpg?bfaY6sCBPZuLJo90" alt="Niagara Falls - US Side" />
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http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/7828abfc/bc/Photos/IMGP4385_resize.jpg?bfaY6sCB4CevNhaJ" alt="The World's Tallest Man's chair...with Little Miss Shortie" />
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Very Uncertain Future

Hey all! I'm back from Hamilton after taking that nasty exam again. Hopefully things will go my way this time. I have a good feeling this time. Especially since I got quite a bit of help studying this round!

I must say, though, seeing all you folk in Toronto again made it worth the effort to go out and take that exam again. Of course, having a good laugh will always be worth it! Have to admit though, Niagara Falls was pretty awe inspiring too!

Ended up going to spend that Monday there at the falls and I must say it was spectacular! Too bad it was rainy...but otherwise, if any of you haven't been up that way yet I would highly recommend it! Especially the Maid of the Mist tour...that must've been the best $13 I've spend in quite some time!

Anyway, I have an interview with 2 brothers tomorrow. They're planning on expanding their clinic system in Vancouver. So wish me luck! I'll let you all know how it goes!

Hmm..2 posts in a day..that's new!

Well, I just got back from getting my shoulder treated and the doc in charge just opened up another possibility for me in Vancouver. His brother and sister-in-law are chiropractors in Surrey and are planning on opening another office in downtown Vancouver. He just blurted out that maybe I could work at that new office...something to think about. Still all depends on this licensing exam...

Singapore Vs. Vancouver

I've had some really rough couple of days here. Not only has it been raining like mad and all the rivers around Calgary are close to flooding...but so is my brain. From all the studying and thinking I've been doing. The licensing exam is coming up on Sunday and I've been really thinking to myself...do I really want to move to SG?

I don't know anybody there except for my ex and his cousin and I'm not sure it's healthy for me to be relying on one or the other for company or to meet new people. No matter how hard I'll try not to do that, it's bound to happen. And even if it dosen't, am I going to go thru what I did in TO and just be so lonely I'll go stir crazy? Probably.

So...I've been thinking to myself....if I go, yes, the money will be awesome, and yeah it'd be great to travel. But on the other hand, my social life would really really suck. And besides that, I'd be working on my own in my own little clinic anyhow. So what makes it any different from starting up a clinic in Vancouver? In SG, I'd be playing with somebody elses money. In Vancouver, it would be my own.

And if things didn't quite work out in SG, I'd probably be back in Vancouver in a couple of years thinking about starting a clinic anyway. Back at square one. So really? Is it a good choice? I miss being in Vancouver so much! Everytime I go I feel like I'm coming home and I start rethinking my decision. Really...the only thing pulling me to SG is the experience, the fear that I don't have enough clinical experience. But in SG...if I'm working in my own little clinic, what difference is there? I'd have to call out to consult anyway.

At the same time I feel bad that I've been pushing to get my contract thru. It should be completed soon and I'd feel awful waiting and waiting to sign it. And I'd have to wait, because once again, it's dependent on whether or not I pass this exam again. And I don't find out until the beginning of July. ARG!!! Soooo confused!!!