say goodbye, close your eyes, remember me

The Cold Lake Farewell Tour.

Exactly 10 years ago, I first step onto the tarmac of Cold Lake Air Cadet Summer Training Centre. And now, I think, I am finally ready to say goodbye. This weekend was fantastic, as always, to be amongst friends there. But I was also on a high from 'winning' my first bail hearing on Friday, and so, I realize that I am at the point where I have found my 'real life' to be just as exciting to get back to. Cold Lake will always hold a special place in my heart, but I am, finally, ready to let it go. I will take all its lessons with me forever, because I know that I would not be here, if I had never been there.

3 days to extravaganza!

Looking forward to a little Cold Lake Roadtrip Action this weekend! Basically everyone I know in Alberta is that at the moment, so it should be a great time!

Happy Canada Day!

Usually, I'm at camp when July 1st rolls around, so I haven't really been 'among the people' for Canada Day for quite a few years. But this year, because I'm all grown up and have a real job ;) AND get the day off, I wandered downtown to City Hall, and then the Legislature Building, for some nationalistic pride. It was nice to see that Edmonton is actually a lot more diverse than I thought. All the kids and not a few adults are splashing in the fountains/wading pool, and everyone is just having a great time, enjoying a gorgeous 24C day. Felt a little wistful while I watched everyone with family and friends, spending the day together. Talking to my mom yesterday, I told her that I am probably not flying home for Christmas ('cuz it's so expensive), and she asked wouldn't I be homesick then, which of course just made me actually feel homesick.

Anyway, fireworks tonight, which I should hopefully be able to see right from my apartment. Happy 141st, Canada!