•August 3, 2008 •
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Today marks the last day of my fourth sabbatical. Just like the previous three, I have been unable to figure out how to make enjoying sabbaticals my job, although I did take a more serious look at the Rule of 75! I am now faced with going back to The Grind, but I go back into battle with my armor all polished up and armed with new found sense of understanding of myself. Below are some random thoughts, learnings and observations from my experiences.
I am blessed with great children. My sister is pretty darn cool. I am who I am based on the love of my mom and my dad. I have great friends, who for no other reason then the fact they care, have been there for me. I love nature and in particular the ocean, I am a facsimile of me without it! I can do things I didn’t think I could. Dive for the disc, you just never know. Things happen for a reason. If everyone around you is weird, you might be too. Leopards can’t change their spots. Dangling your feet in the delta whilst drinking a Red Stripe is a good way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon, mon! BBQ-d Strawberries! If the finale isn’t what it was cracked up to be, you may not have seen it yet. Be patient. No one should have a lonely pew. Good safety habits saved my life.
Life is not a right, it is a gift. Our job is not what we do during the work week, but rather to make sure the we squeeze every last bit of life out of our gift. Plan for tomorrow, but only if your plans allow you to maximize each day. Don’t live for tomorrow at the expense of today. Listen to your soul. It won’t steer you wrong. Do what feels right!
Peace Out
Bill
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•July 17, 2008 •
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I finally took my maiden voyage across our northern border and entered into the land of Maple Leafs and Canucks. I have really let myself be guided by “what feels right” and again, just like my time spent in the Seattle area, I found myself on the outskirts of the big city enjoying the incredible nature this part of the world exhibits.
This is the view of the little harbor in the quaint little village of Deep Cove that I stayed at in North Vancouver.

I could have spent my entire nine weeks of my sabbatical in this little village, but alas I only allotted a day as I had other sights to see. I ventured into downtown Vancouver and enjoyed walking around the city and stopped in at a classical Chinese Garden and let the good vibes of tranquility and peace course through my veins. While at the Chinese Garden I ran across this rather odd marketing approach.

Later that day I was back on a Ferry to shuttle over to Vancouver Island and make my way to Victoria. Vancouver was cool, very metropolitan. Victoria has much more of a historical and European feel to it. The Empress Hotel dominates the downtown/harbor area and is an incredible sight.

Yesterday I made my way to Buchart Gardens. WOW! Talk about the exact opposite of desert landscaping. This place was simply amazing. Here is a pic of the Sunken Garden part of the grounds.

I have really enjoyed my visit to the two Vs and hope I will be able to make it back here again. Along with the natural beauty of this incredible corner of the universe, I have been blessed with a feeling of Peace while I have been here. It is a feeling that warms the soul.
Peace Out
Bill
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•July 12, 2008 •
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Today I made it to the little town of Seabeck, Washington on the shores of the Hood Canal. The roads from the cabin to Seabeck reminded me a lot of the back roads of the Santa Cruz area. I could have easily have been driving back in the hills above De Laveaga on Granite Creek road.
While in Seabeck picked up a little pizza at the local family run joint and then saw this beautiful “Shoebox” pull in. This is one of the coolest flame jobs I have ever seen!

Heading up to Canada on Monday for four days.
Peace Out
Bill
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•July 11, 2008 •
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Decided to head back to my little slice of heaven at the cabin, on the lake, in the midst of the rain forest. Little nicer weather this time around, sunny, mid 70s. Intend to head to Vancouver on Sunday and spend a few days there and in Victoria for my maiden journey into the land of the Canucks.
I am just floored by the beauty here!
Peace Out
Bill
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•July 8, 2008 •
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Waiting for Signs - Brian Andreas
I used to wait for a sign, she said, before I did anything. Then one night I had a dream & an angel in black tights came to me & said, You can start any time now & then I said is this a sign? & the angel started laughing and I woke up.
Now, I think the whole world is filled with signs, but if there is no laughter, I know they are not for me.
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