Stop being nice to me; Be my friend!

Since I got to Canada I met many people that were nice to me. They ask me how I'm doing, they say hello when they see me but they are not crossing the line between an acquaintance and a friend.

I can admit that sometimes it is also hard for me to do the next step but I tried few times and got burnt. I've invited some people for supper, helped others but never got anything back. No one invited me back. Except for one couple.

4 weeks after they moved into our neighborhood, they were placing sod. We only exchanged "hello"s till then and after seeing them working for a little bit I offered my help and worked with them for the rest of the day. We also invited them for lunch. Unlike anyone else up to that point, they invited us back.

I'm so happy I did get to find a true friend here in Canada.

Breathing

While training I often find my self out of breath. I thought that after working out almost everyday, including running, I will find exercising to be a bit easier. I'm trying to control my breathing but it is VERY hard to breath slowly and deeply when your brain says "that's it, I'm out of here if I don't get anymore oxygen".

I'm starting to into breathing exercises.

This weekend was, so far, lots of fun. We did so much and although I'm already exhausted  I'm very happy with what we accomplished so far. Tomorrow (if the weather will cooperate) we will use our kayaks for the first time this year.

Pushups

We are back from our trip to Israel. We had lots of fun!!! Here are some pushups photos to prove it.

On the way to the Dead Sea

Jerusalem Old City

 Jaffa Gate

Walls of Jerusalem

Walls of Jerusalem

Walls of Jerusalem

Massada

Massada

Massada

Massada

Massada

The end is also a beginning

We are close to the end of our visit in Israel. Tomorrow we will be on our way to the airport after saying our good-byes to family. We had a lot of fun here and we visited many friends and family as well as travelled in many tourist places.

I had a big problem with my engagement during this trip. This is one of the things I will have to work on when I'm back in Canada. I need to be able to continue with the requirements even if I'm out of my zone. I am coming back fully charged and with high expectations of the next few months. Stepping up my engagement and pursuing the rest of my personal goals.

As hard as it is to leave my family again, I am happy we are coming back to our home and our friends.

Routine

I'm missing my routine. I find it extremely hard to do anything while not at home. At the same time I also want to approach these 2 weeks as a vacation (because this is what it is). When I'm back it will be full force ahead.