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2月4日 good-bye spaces
I've been blogging for over a year now. Unfortaunately, MSN Spaces has become slow, bloated, cumbersome and frustrating. Time to try a new place to share... over the next while I'll be migrating over to
www.freewebs.com/misterpete
I've had over 46600 views while here met a lot of nice people
but I've had enough of the hourglass, runtime server errors, and the various other annoyances that slow all of this down...
adios!
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1月31日 love makes the world go 'round
it really does
when we are in love, we are more joyful we spread that joy to others our happiness effects everything we do we are kinder, more forgiving
our positivity flows to others and it in turn enhances their lives
joy carries us through the day with a smile on our face
it is contagious
it inspires and brightens the world
like a happy disease
I get high on thoughts of her she energizes me
I am filled with joy and it carries me through the day
1月29日 make it soThe moment that's yours right now is the link between intention and reality. You know what it is that you want to accomplish, and today is when you can actually make it so.
You might well wish that you had done it sooner. But all the wishing in the world will not change what is in the past. You might think you can put it off until later. But the only time that's currently available to you is the moment that you're in.
Now is when you can actually make a difference. Now is when you can act to make it so.
Now is a golden moment, filled to the brim with valuable possibilities and rich opportunities. Yet all the wealth in this moment, in this day, will be lost forever if you fail to act.
Seize this moment that you're in, and fill it with purposeful, powerful action. See life in the best light you can imagine, then take this day and make it so.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr.
1月27日 the January sun
I live in the middle of Canada. In the summer time here, we usually have hot, sunny weather. The temperature can climb to plus 33 celcius on some days, and one of the best places to be on days like that is Grand Beach.
Those hot, sunny days are months away right now. Here, in the middle of winter, I miss cycling in the sunshine. My bike sits idle, and I look forward to the nicer weather of summer, zipping around feeling alive and free.
The winter this year has been mild. We have been lucky with warmer than usual temperatures.
When I drove to work this morning, I smiled at the colors of the sunrise. It was one of those mornings where it feels good to be alive.
During the first class, I sat near the window at the back of the room. The morning sunshine felt so good.
Not every day here in the winter is sunny. There are plenty of dreary, cloudy days that can take its toll on the spirit.
Today I soak up the sun. I smile, and appreciate the joy it brings me.
Not every day is sunny, so enjoy it while you can. Treasure the warmth and carry it with you on the cloudier days. Take the memory of the beautiful sunshine in your heart and let it comfort you in days of darkness.
Be joyful in the sunshine
Those cloudier days can be easier to get through when we remember that sunnier days are ahead. The dim days of winter won't last forever. Winter will slip into spring soon enough and those days on the beach will return again.
Seek out the things that bring us joy. Relish the happy times and keep them with you. They energize you and give hope. Focus on the good things that bring us strength..
Savor the sunshine. Recognize its beauty and enjoy it. Feel its warmth and be happy.
In our lives we all have cloudy days and sunny days. Enjoy the sun when it shines, and on those cloudy days, remember - the sun will return again.
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1月25日 vertical and horizontal asymptotes
ah the joys of high school pre-calculus math...
(if you are new to my blog- one of the hats I wear is as a teaching assistant at a suburban Winnipeg high school)
It’s exam time.
Many are reviewing...
Some are panicking...
Some are scrambling to try desperately to hand in assignments at the last minute. Work that they have avoided and now, can no longer avoid if they do not want to have to repeat courses.
The pressure is on... The staff feel it, the students feel it.
Some are feeling so overwhelmed, they have just given up...
The thing about defeat is that in the short term, it is easy. It excuses you of further obligations for now. It relieves the burden of having to put in any more effort. It’s the easy way out.
Some look for excuses to fail.
If you keep looking for reasons for something to fail, eventually you may likely to be successful in your quest to fail.
Anyone can justify anything to himself or herself if they want bad enough...
This may be a good time to think about what may be motivating you to be doing whatever you are doing.
Ultimately, anything of value takes effort...
It takes motivation, vision, persistence and patience.
If you want it bad enough, you can find a way.
Sometimes we need a little outside help... Here at school, the teachers are willing to assist before or after class. There is a resource area where students can come to get help. I can be of some help in many situations, but in some cases the students can achieve better results by seeking help with more qualified people. You can't force help down someone's throat, though.
Sometimes you can't make it on your own... That’s ok. Resources are all around. Alternatives, the opportunities for success are available to who ever chooses to seek them out.
The successful students overcome their obstacles. They contend with distractions. They hang in there even when they may be feeling lost. They seek extra help in their weakest areas They learn to cope with the pressure. They may feel overwhelmed, but they find a way...
Sometimes it's just bad timing... Too many challenges conspire to interfere with success. So- perhaps the thing that is being trying to be accomplished may seem temporarily out of reach. It’s not a must give up- put it aside for now and come back to it. Some students find success a little later in their lives- when the conditions for achievement are more favourable. It doesn't mean giving up on dreams, but perhaps spending a little more time preparing to achieve them later. Sometimes students have to first groom other skills to set the stage for their success...
In a way, it's easy for me to talk about these things. I am strong, healthy, focussed and fairly together... I have experience and maturity to give me confidence.
Some of these students have a lot on their plates... Abuse, pressures, changes, their unknown future, insecurities, health issues... Currently, I am without many challenges and pressures. One advantage this gives me is strength; another may be a more balanced perspective- one of vision, patience and the persistence needed to overcome great obstacles. In the past, I have had challenges. They have helped make me who I am today. I know I will have other challenges ahead. My past has prepared me well for my future...
Knowing what things are worth fighting for allows us to stay focussed on the bigger picture...
None of us have unlimited energy, it’s in our best interest to pick our battles.
Enduring the storms along the way might slow us down. They may be discouraging and draining, but they don't last forever if we plot a course to a sunnier part of the world and stay on course.
never give up on really important things
always keep hope
always hang on to the vision of important successes
keep your eyes on the prize
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1月24日 choose your consequencesThe answers you find will come from the questions you ask. The things you accomplish will result from the efforts you mount. The places you go will depend on the journeys you undertake. The rewards you enjoy flow from the risks you are willing to accept.
When you control the causes, the effects will be to your liking. What you get from any experience or situation depends primarily on what you put into it. Those who are wise, have made the effort to learn. Those who are wealthy, have made the effort to earn.
Output depends on input. Input depends on you. What you are giving will determine how you are living. You can get whatever you desire by taking the steps that will cause it to happen. Everything you do has a consequence. Use that reality to your advantage.
Choose your ideal consequences by carefully choosing your actions.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr. 1月22日 the power of acceptance
Sometimes the best way to free yourself from a burden is to accept it. Much of the destructive essence of any burdensome situation comes from fighting against it. Once you stop fighting, you can start progressing.
Certainly if there is a threat you protect yourself against it. But there is no point in fighting against what already is. When you accept the situation, that is the starting point at which you begin to make the most of it. When you can go beyond acceptance into sincere gratitude, you take on a powerful positive momentum.
In short, accept what is, then find something positive about it. Even the most desperate situation has its positive aspects and possibilities. You'll uncover them only after you've accepted that the situation exists.
Acceptance is not surrender. It is the recognition of reality. By clearly seeing what is, by acknowledging and even being grateful, you can move things forward toward the way you would like them to be.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr. 1月19日 know it is possibleKnowing that something is possible is a significant step toward achieving it. As soon as you know, without a doubt, that you can achieve it, in many ways you immediately begin to benefit from it.
Of course achievement requires more than just knowing you can do it. You must actually take the steps which will make it happen. However, those efforts come much more readily when you know that they will surely lead where you desire to go.
Look at all the things others have achieved. Consider everything you have already accomplished. Know that what you desire is possible. Convince yourself of it. See yourself living it in every detail. Fully and sincerely expect it, and you're well on the way to having it.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr. 1月17日 make it yoursDon't wait for someone to give you permission to succeed and achieve. Get yourself busy and do it. Don't wait for someone to tell you how to do it. Take it upon yourself to figure it out. Don't wait for just the right situation. Don't count on being lucky. Do what it takes to make your own good fortune. Learn from others. Seek the advice, input and feedback of those whose opinions you respect. But don't depend on anyone or anything to do it for you. Make the best of fortunate situations, but don't depend on luck or chance.
Depend on those things over which you have the most direct control -- your own thoughts and actions, your ability to make the choices which will lead to precisely where you have decided to go.
Your destiny is in your hands. Think like it and act like it with each passing moment. Take hold of that destiny and make it the best it can possibly be.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr. 1月14日 V O T E
I’ve just returned from casting my ballot at the advanced polls. The advanced polls for me works well. I know who I am voting for and can take care of it now on the weekend when I have some more free time.
It’s a mild winters day, and a good chance to get a little exercise. I walked over to cast my vote only to discover that I had looked at the wrong location on my card. Oops. Oh well… I looked at the card again and saw that the advanced poll was at a different school a little further away. No worries – I had time and this was an opportunity to enjoy a decent mid winter walk.
So – for all you Canadians out there who are constantly whining and bitching about the state of our country, here is your chance. Do a little research on who is running in your riding and go cast your ballot.
Think globally – act locally. Your vote is an opportunity to put in your two cents. Get out there and let your voice be heard.
1月12日 be thankfulBe thankful for this day, and you will fill it with joy. Be appreciative of those around you, and they will bring much value to your life. Be grateful for your opportunities, and you'll find yourself making the most of them.
Be thankful for what you have, and you'll get more from it. Be grateful for the challenges, and they will help you become stronger. Appreciate the dark, cloudy days and they'll instantly become brighter. Appreciate the sunny days, and you'll enjoy them even more.
Those things you take for granted will fade from usefulness as you forget they're even there. By contrast, those things for which you're thankful remain readily available and will grow even stronger as a result of your appreciative attention.
Consider how very fortunate you are. Consider it often. The more you count your blessings, the more there will be to count.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr.
1月11日 who you are
Every day a thousand decisions greet you. They overflow with opportunity. They can take you to any place imaginable. How do you choose? How do you decide? You do so based on who you think you are.
What do others think of you? It depends on who you think you are. What will you become? That depends entirely on who you think you will become.
Who do you think you are? It is revealed in every moment, in every action, in every decision, in every thought and opinion. The great thing is that you can be whomever you decide you will be. It is your choice. It is your life. So who do you think you are?
1月9日 back to skool
congruent angles isosceles triangles subtending arcs transitive properties line segments interior alternate angles quadrilateral triangles
After 2 weeks away, some of these math concepts are difficult to wrap your head around. Especially on only 31/2 hours sleep. What a fun way to jump back into things.
It always takes a couple of days to readjust to the work routine. The staff and students take a little time to get back into work mode.
I think for me, the hardest part of my present job may be putting up with whiny co-workers. 'It's too cold, it's too hot, oh the kids are just nuts today, I'm so tired...' Good gawd - give it a rest. Every day it's something. Some times it takes a lot of patience to not want to tell them to... well, you know...
There are times we just tolerate. Sometimes, the best we can do is endure. The Christmas holidays are over, spring is a way off and now is a time to try and get back into a routine. Many people have difficulty during this time of year. Some of us take down the holiday decorations and can feel sad. The lack of sunshine, and the prospect of more enjoyable pursuits too far in the future can feel discouraging. There are times when the best we can do is just hang in there and go through the motions until better times.
It takes patience.
On the horizon- my next rendezvous with Cheryl, spring break, summer... and until then, I will just make the best of it. Try to stay positive and watch for opportunities to grow, help and prepare for the future.
I signed up to attend a workshop on Moviemaker this Thursday. Moviemaker is a Windows program that edits videos. Some of the free workshops offered by my school division can be worth exploring to expand the ever growing wealth of information technology knowledge.
Chin up. Happier times are ahead. The dim days of winter will pass and spring will come, with all of it's sunshine and the joys of better weather, the end of another Canadian winter.
Until then I will do the best I can with what I have. I will plug away, treasure little moments of humble joys, and patiently endure this stretch of winter as best as possible.
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1月6日 a positive startEnergize your life by starting each day with gratitude. When you wake up, before you do anything else, stop and count your blessings. Then find something special about each day for which you can be thankful. It's a great way to get each day started on a positive note, and it can make a major difference throughout the day. Actively practicing gratitude on a regular basis will keep you in touch with the very best of your possibilities. It will enable you to see opportunities and utilize resources which may otherwise have remained hidden or forgotten.
Maintaining an attitude of gratitude will keep you connected to the things of value in your life. So in a very real sense it will add value to each moment of the day.
There are many good things in your life. It makes sense to fully appreciate and enjoy them. When you do, those positive things will grow even stronger. Begin each day by counting your many blessings. By so doing you'll attract many more.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr. 1月4日 just got back
I have returned from a wonderful trip to see my angel in B.C.
It was 12 awesome days. Cheryl and her family were so nice to spend the holidays with.
They were so warm and welcoming, it made for a very special Christmas.
We also were joined by some friends for a night at a local watering hole, a movie at IMAX, an amazing New Year’s eve party at Cheryl’s house and more.
Vancouver weather is not my cup of tea. In the 12 days I was there, I think the sun may have popped out for all of 15 minutes. I’ll take sunshine and cold over cloudy, cool and wet any time.
The best part of it all was just being with Cheryl. To be able to share space and time with her was the best gift of all.
She is thousands of miles away again. It will be some time until we see each other again. Emails, phones and web cams are no replacement for real-life hugs, kisses and touches.
I have high hopes for us. She brings a joy to my life that I have never known before.
It’s funny… after experiencing life with her; it’s amazing how wonderful it feels to share our lives with each other.
Anyway, as the holidays grow to a close, and the next few months lay in front of us, the struggle to stay positive may become harder. I will continue to try to focus on the positive and know that spring and summer are not too far off.
12月31日 stronger tomorrowYou can hide things about yourself from just about anyone, but you can't really hide them from yourself. You know what you're up to, and that's important. Because the person you are to become tomorrow is always watching the person you are today. How can you live this day so that your future self will find strength and inspiration? What can you do that will make the person you'll be tomorrow proud to have been the person you are today?
You know who you are right now, you know what you're doing, what your motivations are, what kind of attitude you maintain. You know and control the real you. Let the person you are today push you forward, positively into the future. Soon you'll look back on today, and what you see can either give you strength or bring you regret. Choose your actions so that what you do today will truly make you stronger tomorrow.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr. Happy New Year!
Best wishes for a healthy, happy, prosperous 2006
~ cheers !
Pete
12月29日 enjoy itHere's a suggestion that will make today a great day. Find a way to look forward to and enjoy everything that you must do today. That's easy to say, but is it really possible? Of course. First, there are things you will genuinely enjoy doing. You should have no problem looking forward to them. That leaves all the other things -- those tasks which may be unpleasant or uncomfortable or otherwise undesirable. The good news is that you can look forward to them with even more anticipation, because rather than looking forward to doing them you can genuinely look forward to having them done and behind you.
For everything you must do today, you can either look forward to doing it or look forward to getting it done. Whatever the case, the ultimate outcome is enjoyable, no matter what the task may be. And when you enjoy what you're doing, you naturally become more effective at it.
Look forward to everything, enjoy doing it or having it done, and you'll make it a great day.
Ralph S. Marston, Jr. 12月22日 Holiday Depression & StressThe holiday season is a time full of joy, cheer, parties, and family gatherings. However, for many people, it is a time of self-evaluation, loneliness, reflection on past failures, and anxiety about an uncertain future. What Causes Holiday Blues? Many factors can cause the “holiday blues”: stress, fatigue, unrealistic expectations, over-commercialization, financial constraints, and the inability to be with one’s family and friends. The demands of shopping, parties, family reunions, and house guests also contribute to feelings of tension. People who do not become depressed may develop other stress responses, such as: headaches, excessive drinking, over-eating, and difficulty sleeping. Even more people experience post-holiday let down after January 1. This can result from disappointments during the preceding months compounded with the excess fatigue and stress.
Coping with Stress and Depression During the Holidays  Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable. Try to set realistic goals for yourself. Pace yourself. Organize your time. Make a list and prioritize the important activities. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Do not put entire focus on just one day (i.e., Thanksgiving Day) remember it is a season of holiday sentiment and activities can be spread out (time-wise) to lessen stress and increase enjoyment. Remember the holiday season does not banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely; there is room for these feelings to be present, even if the person chooses not to express them. Leave “yesteryear” in the past and look toward the future. Life brings changes. Each season is different and can be enjoyed in its own way. Don’t set yourself up in comparing today with the “good ol’ days.” Do something for someone else. Try volunteering some time to help others. Enjoy activities that are free, such as driving around to look at holiday decorations; going window shopping without buying; making a snowperson with children. Be aware that excessive drinking will only increase your feelings of depression. Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new way. Spend time with supportive and caring people. Reach out and make new friends or contact someone you have not heard from for awhile. Save time for yourself! Recharge your batteries! Let others share responsibility of activities. Can Environment Be a Factor?
Recent studies show that some people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which results from fewer hours of sunlight as the days grow shorter during the winter months. Phototherapy, a treatment involving a few hours of exposure to intense light, is effective in relieving depressive symptoms in patients with SAD.
Other studies on the benefits of phototherapy found that exposure to early morning sunlight was effective in relieving seasonal depression. Recent findings, however, suggest that patients respond equally well to phototherapy whether it is scheduled in the early afternoon. This has practical applications for antidepressant treatment since it allows the use of phototherapy in the workplace as well as the home.
I'm on holdays!
: )
I am going to enjoy some quality time with Cheryl
YES!
Hope your holidays are filled with love and smiles
Cheers
~ Pete
12月21日 the last few weeksionic bonding
factoring polynomials & trinomials triginometry square & cube roots transitive property imaginary numbers quadratic eguations simplifying radicals extraneous roots boolean searching
... working 3 jobs & taking night classes ... time for a break!
one more day of work yay!
AND I get to reconnect with my B.C. sweety...
I hope your holidays are filled with joy and warmth
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