Good news folks!
I'm going to start writing again!
Soon...I hope you are all excited, I promise a new post by the end of the week.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
The True North Strong and Free
I love Canada! It really is the best country in the world. Recently I was presented with an opportunity to meet with local Rotary Club members and have an interview. If this interview was successful I would get to go to Ottawa for five days and meet the Prime Minister (This was on my Bucket List!) and see some of the sights, while attending a conference with other youth around my age. Fortunately for me, a few days later I received a call from the Rotary Club informing me that I would be representing Elmvale District High School in Ottawa. The program is outlined here on this website: http://www.rotaryottawa.com/ This is a fantastic opportunity for me to take advantage of the Adventures in Citizenship program, and I will do my best to represent my hometown and my country well. What I want to know from everyone is, what makes you so proud of Canada? What does being a Canadian citizen mean to you? Leave a post, I would love to hear from you.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The Top-5
This week I count down my own Top-5 reasons to be excited for spring.
5. Outdoor cooking: I just love it! I live on a beef farm and there is nothing better really, than throwing a nice homegrown steak or hamburger or the barbeque.
4. The Playoffs: NHL playoff time is like no other, its exciting and seeing the fans at the games is just absolutely electric. It would be even better though if my Leafs were there.
3. The wildlife: Spring brings everything that is awesome! Fresh grass, new leaves on trees and birds. There is nothing better than waking up on a bright and sunny Sunday morning to the sound of birds singing.
2. Outdoor music: Whether its Sunday afternoon concerts at Heritage Park in Elmvale, or going down to the Barrie Jazz and Blues festival I love having a seat and taking in some great music in the great outdoors.
1. Baseball: OK! BLUE JAYS! LET'S PLAY BALL! Need I say more?
That is my personal Top-5. If anyone would like to post their Top-5 that would be great. Even if you don't have 5 just leave an idea or two.
5. Outdoor cooking: I just love it! I live on a beef farm and there is nothing better really, than throwing a nice homegrown steak or hamburger or the barbeque.
4. The Playoffs: NHL playoff time is like no other, its exciting and seeing the fans at the games is just absolutely electric. It would be even better though if my Leafs were there.
3. The wildlife: Spring brings everything that is awesome! Fresh grass, new leaves on trees and birds. There is nothing better than waking up on a bright and sunny Sunday morning to the sound of birds singing.
2. Outdoor music: Whether its Sunday afternoon concerts at Heritage Park in Elmvale, or going down to the Barrie Jazz and Blues festival I love having a seat and taking in some great music in the great outdoors.
1. Baseball: OK! BLUE JAYS! LET'S PLAY BALL! Need I say more?
That is my personal Top-5. If anyone would like to post their Top-5 that would be great. Even if you don't have 5 just leave an idea or two.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Top-5 x2
Something I'm going to try and do with my blog is do a Top-5 of something every week. Hopefully this can spring up some conversation regarding other reader's Top-5s. This week I am counting down the Top-5 North American NHLers today, as well as the Top-5 European NHLers today.
Top 5 North Americans:
5. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins: At the beginning of the season, he was the best. Injury brought him down the list, he could emerge back at the top still.
4. Chris Pronger, Anaheim Ducks: The Defenceman who can do it all. Best in the league? Quite possibly.
3. Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks: Best goalie in the league, the only reason the Canucks are afloat still.
2. Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning: He will fight, he will score, he will set up big goals. He is the definition of a complete player.
1. Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames: Much the same as #2, his team record puts him on top by default though.
Top 5 Europeans:
5. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins: MVP! MVP! MVP! If not for him, I shudder to think of what might have happened to Pittsburgh when Crosby was down.
4. Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers: Best sniper in the league? Pretty darn close to it, if Atlanta had the same spark as last year he would be higher on the list.
3. Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators: Proves those who say Europeans aren't good leaders wrong. When the Sens were shut down in the finals last year, he was the lone bright spot.
2. Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings: The Hockey News proclaimed him the "Best Euro Ever." It is hard to argue with that, he is well on his way to another Norris Trophy and leads the NHL with a league best +39.
1. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: AO is well on his way to being the best Russian hockey player ever. He can do it all! He loves to score goals and that is good, because he scores a lot of them. He is the first and maybe only player in the league to score 50 goals this year.
Top 5 North Americans:
5. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins: At the beginning of the season, he was the best. Injury brought him down the list, he could emerge back at the top still.
4. Chris Pronger, Anaheim Ducks: The Defenceman who can do it all. Best in the league? Quite possibly.
3. Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks: Best goalie in the league, the only reason the Canucks are afloat still.
2. Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning: He will fight, he will score, he will set up big goals. He is the definition of a complete player.
1. Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames: Much the same as #2, his team record puts him on top by default though.
Top 5 Europeans:
5. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins: MVP! MVP! MVP! If not for him, I shudder to think of what might have happened to Pittsburgh when Crosby was down.
4. Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers: Best sniper in the league? Pretty darn close to it, if Atlanta had the same spark as last year he would be higher on the list.
3. Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators: Proves those who say Europeans aren't good leaders wrong. When the Sens were shut down in the finals last year, he was the lone bright spot.
2. Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings: The Hockey News proclaimed him the "Best Euro Ever." It is hard to argue with that, he is well on his way to another Norris Trophy and leads the NHL with a league best +39.
1. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals: AO is well on his way to being the best Russian hockey player ever. He can do it all! He loves to score goals and that is good, because he scores a lot of them. He is the first and maybe only player in the league to score 50 goals this year.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Bucket List
On Saturday afternoon, my girlfriend Lindsay and I went out to see "The Bucket List" featuring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. I'm not sure who has seen it and who has not seen it but the theme of that movie intrigued me enough the discuss it a little bit. I don't want to get into the details too much so that I am not a plot spoiler, but the idea of a "bucket list" really caught my attention. I've started to think, even though I am only 16 years old, what do I want to accomplish in my life? What amazing or special things do I want to achieve? What is my bucket list? What do I want to do before I kick the bucket? I definately know I want to travel. Italy, Greece, Egypt, Sweden, New Orleans, California I want to go to all of those places and more. Being a huge baseball fan, I want to see my Blue Jays play against rivals, the Boston Red Sox in their home stadium, Fenway Park, it's the most legendary building in the MLB. I would also hope to meet some celebrities. I would love to meet a Prime Minister of our country someday, maybe not our current PM Steve Harper, as I am not exactly a member of his fanclub but it still would be a great opportunity. I want to meet Wayne Gretzky, perhaps our greatest hockey embassador. The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie is one of my favourite song writers, so he is also on my list. I want to see an absolutely epic concert. Before the end of my days I would love to see at least one of the great classic rock bands. Whether it's the Rolling Stones or Paul McCartney, I would love to see them, because they are among the last of an amazing era of music.
These are just a couple of ideas that I would have on my personal "bucket list". I would love to know what you would have on yours. Feel free to post a your ideas.
These are just a couple of ideas that I would have on my personal "bucket list". I would love to know what you would have on yours. Feel free to post a your ideas.
Monday, February 25, 2008
The Sundin Issue
Mats Sundin will remain a Toronto Maple Leaf for the rest of the 2007-2008 Season. Most Maple Leaf fans are happy about this, although some are not. Their main fuss with this issue is that Sundin is not putting the team first and they wonder why he does not want to win a Stanley Cup with a contender. Firstly, John Fergugson Jr. gave Mats Sundin a no-trade clause in his contract, Mats has the right to exercise this under any circumstance. He is simply following the basis of his contract. He is currently happily living in Toronto with his girlfriend and he has created a relationship with many Leafs players and personnel over the years. There is no reason why he should have to move. Why would he want to move to another team for three months to have the chance to win a Stanley Cup? It would have no sentimental meaning to him and he has said that. He does not believe in the "rental player" idea, he believes that a player needs to be with his team from Fall to Spring to really make a difference. I completely agree, he would not have the same bond with those players, and they may not feel that he belongs. He would be considered as an outsider who came in, while another one of their friends, who have been there since the beginning of the year is gone. It does not make sense for Mats to leave the Maple Leaf organization, and his decision should be respected by all. Especially Maple Leaf fans, he has given his all to this team, and the way he sees it is that his job is not over yet, a Stanley Cup is still due.
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