Expedition North Pole

So today I was in bed thinking about things that I wanted to do. The things that I have always wanted to see. Of course in a perfect world where money and responsibility weren't an issue I would travel to every inch of the earth and see all its beauties and mysteries. But then I started to think about the one thing that if I only ever got to go on one trip, do one thing and know I was happy when I died. What kept coming to the for front of my mind was an expedition to the North Pole. It is perfect for me I love the cold the snow and the sheer beauty of the arctic. I would be in my element trekking across the frozen tundra. The cold arctic air blowing in my face as I slowly made my way to the top of the world. It would be the adventure of a lifetime and would leave me feeling complete and satisfied. As I started researching the logistics of how to make it happen I came across this picture. As soon as I saw it I knew I was meant to travel to this arctic oases. The beauty is overwhelming and I can't wait until the day I am standing there and seeing it with my own eyes.

Voodoo Beer

Okay so I know I have blogged about beers before and I am sure I am starting sound like a self proclaimed beer critic or something. But i am just fascinated by the unusual things people can think of making beer taste like. Well here is my latest find. It is maple bacon beer. Yes I know you are thinking what the hell and so was I at first. To be honest when I first saw the pink bottle I got all excited because I thought it was bubblegum beer. Yes I am obsessed with bubblegum. I hate to chew it but I love the flavour. That is a whole different blog in itself for another day. Back to the beer, so it turns out a brewery down in Portland Oregon decided that the world needed maple bacon beer. I have to admit being Canadian I am a little disappointed that the Americans beat us to this. But I have to give them credit they did a fairly decent job. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but over all I enjoyed it and it was nice having a 750ml bottle to share with my family. As for a novelty beers it has to be one of the better ones I have tasted.

Morris

This is Morris. He lives on my sisters street and is the neighbourhood bully. Yes cats can be bullies too. You see he is always going into other cats yards and attacking them and giving them a hard time. This includes my sisters cat Lily. Lily is the cutest and sweetest cat you are ever going to meet. She loves going outside and only spends a few hours a day inside. Usually just to eat and take a nap. But Morris has decided to take up residence in my sisters yard and continually torment Lily. So much so that Lily will not go outside anymore. He has taken away her freedom and the joy that it brings her. Slowly and slowly he has started to get worse. He has begun to venture into my sisters house. Sneaking in when ever she opens the door. Now Lily can't even escape from him in the safety of her own home. Sure at first when he started to show up it was cute. But then he stole my sisters beef jerky out of her grocery bags one day when she was unloading them. After the initial shock you realize that it is a little bit funny. Yes Morris is a cat burglar. Still all in all it was harmless but that all changed today.

Today you attacked my sister. Today you did this. You drew blood and hurt my sister. You went to far. You are no longer cute and tolerable. You are a problem and a threat to the safety of my sister. Something I do not take very lightly. Yes you may only be a cat but you still have to be taught a lesson. This is unacceptable and I will not tolerate it. From now on you are no longer a friendly cat. You are no longer welcome. When you see me you better start running and never come back because I will spare no mercy on you. I will be relentless in the defense of my sister. I will not stop until you are gone. So I hope for your sake you learn fast and never never come back.

Limbo

Floating in limbo caught between two worlds. I can only imagine how this guy feels but this picture of him is a visual description of how I am feeling. I am torn between what I have known for so long and this new world that is out there for me to discover. The pros and cons of both weigh heavy on my mind. On one hand I can return to the safety and comfort of where I came from. But picking a new world offers an exciting mystery full of unknown. A stimulation that my mind has been missing for awhile now.

I don't know what the final outcome will be. But as I am suspended on the border of theses two worlds I am getting a whole new perspective on both. I can see things from a different view and while it hasn't made it easier, it has helped makes things clearer.