Needless to say, I was extremely glad that the Vancouver Airport did not go on strike over the holiday as rumour had it. Our only delay was for our flight back to Edmonton, which I would not have complained if it was longer... as in a day or two. But nonetheless, it was a much needed week off and time well spent back home. Aside from getting immensely spoiled by my parents, the best part of going home is always seeing the awesome people that inhabit the land. The only down side of the trip - other than my mom driving Cy a little crazy and there being a few awkward moments between my parents - would have to be the over-eating.
Yes, even though it was the holiday and yes, we were in Vancouver where the food is incomparable to that of Edmonton's, I don't think it was acceptable. I seriously think we overate to the point where it would be considered gluttony. I can't seem to recall a day, or even a meal, where I did not get that sickish feeling like my stomach is going to explode because it has reached its limited capacity. With that said, I guess it would make perfect sense that one of my goals for the year is to rejoin Clubfit and shed some excess pounds (because I just can't bring myself to work out at the U). I find it funny how last year, I would much rather waddle across an icy Clubfit parking lot than walk across the U's LRT station to go to Butterdome or the Educ Gym. At least I was able to fit back into my work clothes upon our return while my husband is finding it tough to fit into his. And we thought this day would never come! Hah. Thus, I need to start working out before that happens to me.
Another goal I have set for myself (and Cy) is to pray more as a couple. Ever since we started attending Wednesday praying meetings regularly, I'm starting to enjoy them quite a bit and have come to really appreciate them as well. I think it's pretty safe to say that individually, I pray a lot more often than Cy (he admitted it himself). So I think now would be a good time to start praying together as a couple, regularly. Funny how I was the one that used to always avoid praying together during any occasions and now I'm the one to initiate this. God sure does have a funny sense of humour. We're finding this to be more and more the case as we continue to learn about each other and ourselves.
Other than goal-setting, I did some ponderings during our holiday. One night, while Cy was sound asleep, I had a chance to pace around my room and just took some time to look at all the photos, gifts and memoirs I have collected over the years. As I looked over each photo and item, all the memories came flashing back and I began to realize how blessed I am to have all these people in my life. Though some have moved and others have drifted, it's amazing how easy it is to reconnect with old friends. During our stay, we had some unexpected opportunites to meet up and chat with friends from long ago and afar. It was really refreshing and truly was the best gift I could ask for. It's almost embarrassing to look back and see how big we thought we were during our teenage years and how naive it was to think we were ready to take on the world. Now we are nearing quarter-life and the world only seems to grow bigger and more complex. It's nice to feel grounded again and be reminded of what humility is all about.
As much as I complain, it really is beautiful. I love how it glistens.
1 comment:
Good luck with your resolutions or goals! The gym awaits as does prayer time!! Glad to hear your trip was great, maybe not so good that Cy's pants don't fit!
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