Decisions- Every Day

Well- last night a HUGE decision was made. As a Canadian, the US elections do not usually get me too interested- though I would have loved to see Bush NOT get a 2nd term BUT, I have to say THIS US election has had my interest.

The new President of the USA is Barack Obama. I saw his first speech as President- saw him come out on stage in from of hundreds of thousands in Chicago with his wife and his 2 daughters and without a lot of pomp and circumstance, addressed not only the win but also continued to outline the challenges facing the US as a group of people in a very regal, confident and yet understaed way.

He spoke eloquently, and the crowd ate it up. You could see the PRIDE, their HOPE and their CONFIDENCE in this man- not this "politician" but this man. I have often thought that the US's

has been a big issue. Other countries in the world certainly seem to take issue with the US and their "self-importance" and . I have this feeling that this will be a time of BIG CHANGE. I think Barack will open doors that would have been closed had McCain been President.

This will be a very interesting period. I have to say that I am optimistic/ hopeful that the US will change for the better. I am also hoping that US/ Canadian relations improve and that the US starts to understand that it is important to understand your neighbours, and that you can possibly learn from them. I think this decision, made by the people of the USA, is a good one!

A Few More Thoughts . . . .

This is a GREAT quote- and a good concept- the hard part of course is that often, people who disagree don't want to listen to reasons or excuses or whatever it is that's different. It may be hard to feel you have to "defend" one's beliefs or have to find a way to "prove" they are correct. It is hard to listen and really think- and possibly even change your own thoughts. The really important thing is to take the time to consider- consider that you do not know everything- you don't have all the answerrs and hey- there may be a better way of doing something. A disagreement may be that opportunity to find that other way. So, IF YOU DISAGREE, TELL ME WHY.

Inner Strength- Summoning Your Best

INNER STRENGTH in Chinese characters-

Physical strength- Mental strength- Inner strength-

More Quotes- Definitely Worth a Read . . . and a Little Thought!

Art That Inspires!

Ok, so once I own that incredible piece of property and that not-so-big but very cool home, I will need to find some GREAT ART to cover the walls. Here are some ideas that I think might just do the job! The theme, if there is one, is colorful, abstract, some figurative,

Speaking of My Dream House-

Ok, so I've already said I do not want anything huge or elaborate- BUT that doesn't mean I want a small house that looks the same as everyone else's! I want sunlight, open space, nice finishes, some cool architectural details and a few toys and special features [of course]. Here are some ideas that I would LOVE to incorporate into a place of my own.