Saturday
Had invited the Trin III ginis to Yoga and dinner; one for sure; YA!
Whished off somewhere to do something but had to be home in time to get groceries, clean and travel back to meet Steph
Steph called from the Skytrain stop just as I boarded the bus to meet her
We had a hugely sociable evening and healthy dinner and trip back to the train
Thanks takkojak

Edit:

Ya!
Hello, um, what was all that gloom.
Exhorbitant, almost gross, amounts of out-there energy
Eh?
Heh!

Taught Body Harmony Pre-schoolers and visited with Jaia
Jaia is 'right-there' mystic; and about to publish a book
I stayed for her class and it was bright and colorful
Body Harmony Yoga is a great space
Rode on Home
G'night

Slow moving, must keep moving
Lots of further digging and communications
I need to get my Certificate and insurance so I can work with Semperviva and Vancouver Corporate Yoga.
Taught Pilates as a sub. at SS&R and 'rocked it'
Taught Iron Yoga and we are moving on really well
One student wants PT as well
c'mon bobby, you know you got it!
Prodded the City of Surrey and had to get some documents re-sent from RCMP to C.ofS.
Answers should come tomorrow; this is a clincher here folks.
Surrey and Morgan Creek are being so good to me; c'mon let's pull it together my people.
Met Chris from "Survivir BootCamp" and arranged interview next week
Exhale is ready for an interview
MIXXCO may select me for an interview
Fitness World has arranged a group interview
Applied to be an assistant to a 14yr old man with Autism
Have arranged a Yoga and House Warming with Trin III Ginis on Saturday night; lovely
Go Go Go Good-night :)

Started at The Path
I am starting to get on track with this practice, Swan is an angel
Mary-Jo had sent out a Video of her success in Mexico; Mary-Jo is an angel
Went by UBC to check on the 'Bike Kitchen'
Did not make their short list; one down
Prodded Capilano U; they eventually called to say I did not get the job; strike two
I am getting a little pissy
Went off to teach at Morgan Creek Yoga and had a good workshopping class with two enthused students.
Visit with Derek and got his story; nice guy!
Checked in at 'The Jam Room' beside MCY
This is a cool music school \ studio
Discussed that I might become a drum teacher and learn to play my Guit-elele
Rode on home
Checked out location of a Computer shop [ oh-oh ] Mr. getting desperate-oh

My 'BIG' day off
Well SRB needed some more prints so I contacted a print shop by his meeting destination and sent them the files so they'd be ready before we got there.
I had been waiting for a month to take a TaiChi class in Chinatown and Dad said he'd get me there.
I got there but was refused entry because i was too young; man was I dissapointed; guess I better keep on growing up.
So, I spent the whole day walking in and around Chinatown, East Side
I went into the dark side
Making new connections, replying to email, encouraging prospective employers.
It was cold, wet, old, but alright
Home to cook and get ready for Swan's Path

Okay silly Boy
Look at what you've got; 4 classes to start and more planned; Hey shaddup!
Started to spend some time 'catching-up' on my studies and practice :)
Went to 'jump-in' and train at Morgan Creek Yoga
Introduced myself to the trainers at Palmer Pro fitness; gave 'em my story and we seemed to 'hit-it-off' okay
Worked out for an hour or so; hanging in the scene
Taught my first class at MCY,
Ooops, another teacher showed as she had been subbing this class; we worked it out and she took the class too.
Excellent people; Kensley Rocks big time!
My Dad called and needed some print out for tomorrow
In case anyone wants to know it costs $90 to ride from Morgan Creek to Deep Cove.
We got the print out done except for a few; we used the whole of two new print cartridges.
Chillin' wid my Pa is a very good thing; we see 'eye to eye' Aye Yi Yi

Finishing up studies for Trinity Level III

Hey, still progressing as planned but getting weary.
This is not easy; waiting on potential work decisions
Waiting on monies from Calgary employer who's growing distant
Waaa Waaaa!
Lot's of good intention, connections and love back
I'm a steamroller baby and i'm gonna roll on over to you
Mailed my Yoga Cert. Submission - Two book reports \ two essays and one A&P 'test'

bb

Morgan Creek

Headed out to meet Lisa at Morgan Creek Yoga
Right beside KensleyPalmer Fitness
Holy smokes is this a great spot for these two businesses; what a couple!
We talked for a while about Yoga and PT
I couldn't be more pleased
Lisa called back later and we arranged i'd teach Mon Wed at 6:00 p.m.
Life is so good.
Cruised around the mall for a bit
Home to study and eat
Off to the Gym later
Sayonara my loves

North Van and Dance

Headed up to North Van were I taught a demo karma class and it went well; thanks Lori.
Hung around the studio for a bit as the Kids class is at 3:15
16 Pre-Schoolers and I got along pretty good, thanks Rahula.
Signed a contract as a teacher to Body Harmony Yoga, YAY!
Was aksed to sub a class at 6:00; said I would if needed but that I had plans with friends.
Didn't need to in the end.
Seabus, Sktrain and #99 to meetup with Steph and Heidi so we can OSHO and dance.
This all went well.
Steph and I called 'er quits at about 10:00
I went home and got ready for a meeting Sunday.

SO, it begins

Started today by zooming over to UBC to drop off a resume for their cycle co-op
Back to Semperviva Yoga to meet with the Yoga director teacher coordinator.
She was super professional and Yogic.
Stayed for a class and will love working in this environment, soon.
Zipped on over to Surrey and taught Yoga
Ha, just taught my first paid class in B.C. Iron Yoga, yeah, with Iron Bob

Cook some dindin.

Get ready for two classes in North Vancouver tomorrow.

One Karma Hatha and one Kids Yoga

[bought a nice little teddy bear, named him Rahula]
Tomorrow is BIG, finishing with Just Dance.
Sure am missing all my friends on the other side of the Rockies; I am
with you as you are with me.
There is lots of work to do here.
Adios, Vaya con Papaya [Mango too]

The Path

Started early enough to get to The Path for meditation
Some more pavement marketing
Home to study for the afternoon
Got lots of veggies and cooked up a storm.
That's good enough for today

Tuesday Jan. 20

Watched some of the inauguration last night. Made cookies and ate
peasoup
Breakfast with Bob in a cold French Cafe; the food was T
Sat Nam Yoga; pleasant visit there.
Checked out some NVan shops; great art supplies. Made it home and
cooked up some moong dal, rice'n veggies. Get ready for early ride to
Swan.

Monday Jan 19

Metup with super Programmer from the leisure centre and got the room
figured out; looks fine.
Scooted on over to the University and had a rockin' interview. What a
cool campus.
Went to Bob's for a visit :)

Sunny Sunday and Over Bliss

Hey, what's that bright light out there.
A super clear sky and everybody's outside.
Did some more study.
Headed out for a class to connect with Trisha.
Big Anusara class. Man those Yoginis could move a cement wall with Kula Ohm.
Trisha's class was super smooth. Ian was there, nice to chat with him.
Thanks YogaPod
Rode on home to do some more work and planning.
Surrey Sports Complex and Capilano University tomorrow.
Tomorrow night at my Dad's
Maybe some Yoga in New Westminster coming up.
Have to get to about five more studios to meetup, whew!
Just Dance Friday night with Trin III ginis confirmed - YES!
Bought some raisins!

Saturday January 17

Hey Ya!
Started today by cleaning house.
Finally a chance to explore trees.
I headed east out of Surrey throgh Fraser Heights and into the forest.
Looking for the Fraser river. Hey, I'm going to need rubber boots out
here for sure; they were sold out the other day.
Found lots of fresh prints, deer, canine and something like Beaver without the 'belly-drag
marks'; no human signs.
Travelled along the river and then found myself in an active rail yard.
Had to 007 outa there.
Bush whacked my way back to Fraser Heights and 'of course' ended up smack-dab in front
of Balanced Fitness where I hope to do some teaching once we meet-up.
Cool corner Cafe\Bar in the same building. Had to stay for a muffin to warm my bones.
I'd had wet feet for 3 hours.
Found a reasonable path, back to my place, which included some of the urban trails along 'Bear Creek'.
So, my blind ambling took a few things off my immediate adventure needs.
Tonight is for study, laundry and preparation for tomorrow.
I've been here 18 days and spent half my money.
My first paid classes start next week.
One at Surrey Sports and Recreation, Iron Yoga; Watch out!
One at Body Harmony, pre-school; YES.
Pretty darned exciting!

Friday Jan 16

Surrey to N. Shore, 6:10 'Out Da Door'
So foggy we couldn't see the dock, What's Up?

Yoga at Body Harmony in North Vancouver
Thanks Lori, Looking forward to more Yoga.
Heard from HR at Capilano College about a Rec. facilities job; meet next week.
Lunch with my Dad and then went back to his house to figger some things out
Went to 'Just Dance' 'cept it doesn't happen this weekend.
Good practice run.
Home at a reasonable hour tonight.
G'Night

Mid January Blug Blurt from Rahula

Well I have been making a wide swath around Vancouver and it has been exhilarating.
For example - Yesterday 3 hours as a student in class with Deb Swan of 'The Path'
Six and half hours walking around introducing myself, talking about the future, and dropping resumes
Bike Shops, Yoga Studios, Gyms, Recreation Centres and Wellness spots.
A sixty minute class led by one of my Level III chums at 'The Space'
Then home
So that's 7:00 - 9:00 on the road.
Today I had an interview that got me a job at the City of Surrey Recreation Centres (8 of them) where I will work part-time as a Yoga Teacher, Customer Service, Fitness Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor.
I'm on 5 sub lists.
I've applied as a Fish Cutter at a Fresh Salmon Shop at Lonsdale Quay and a Shoe repair guy in Surrey.
There's just a taste.
Also have mingled with 'movement' peoples and attanded 'Just Dance' a Friday night staple for 15 years here; an old thetre where people dance without alcohol to live DJ or Musicians.
Also spent great moments with my Dad :)
Oh My God.
Anyhow, it's looking pretty good my friends.
More to come ...
Please keep me in your hearts and know that you are in mine

Weekly Swan and then Yaletown

Started in Surrey
Kinda pooped so I missed the Meditation
Took a class with Sawn and troupe
More marketing and exploring
Walked all over the damn place
Got a good plan to integrate Yoga\Fitness into a Bike Shop; there're plenty of Cycles here

Then walked down to Yaletown and took Meg's Yoga Pilates class which fixed my 'freaked-out' hip flexors (from walking do vigorously)

Down the line back to cook food for tomorrow
Catch up on correspondence, follow-ups etc

Tuesday North Shore and then Yaletown

This Boy keeps moving

Hustled back to Maa Yoga to teach Karma class with two Yoginis and Farhad; seemed to have gone well and has put me on a sub-list. Thanks Farhad :)

Shuffled back to meet Meghan at 'The Studio' where I enjoyed her Restorative class; what a nice place they have there. A real Pilates mecca in Yaletown

I am so Lucky

Looong ride back home, PLUNK!

North Shore to White Rock, Uh-Huh!

Had breakfast with my Dad down at Lonsdale Quay, great moments

Visited at B-Fit, great gym with about 18 private trainers; nice people.
Now i've got a place to bring new clients on the North Shore.
Lots of walking today :)

Lonsdale Quay
Talked with the owner of a fresh Salmon shop here and applied to work part-time and learn to be a Salmon Cutter. Super picturesque, alive with locals and tourists.


Then Hurry to Surrey and Dooooown to White Rock
Met Lovely Yoginis at Live Yoga
Took a class in there and just hated to leave all this Yogic bliss
I'll be back
Rode one bus straight back up to my 'hood'

North Shore Sunday

Took a few classes today
Maa Yoga with Martine; had a visit wit Farhad afterwards and setup a Karma class for next week.
Maa studio is really pleasantly nestled in the treetops at the base of Mt Seymour

Then I went to YogaPod
Met the family and took their new 'Rock it Out' 2 hour level II class; some really good Yoga here; looking forward to more
This studio faces the Downtown Vancouver over the Vancouver Harbor; very Zen.

Thank You North Vancouver

Then I spent the night 'chillin' with my Dad
Leftovers and a bit of T.V. [What?]

Study and Practice Day

Today is the day to study and practice Yoga
Send out some more marketing and follow-ups

Uh, and catch my breath; stayed at home all day (when have I ever done that before?)
Must really feel comfortable in this green nook.

Just Dance Friday Away

Hey
Went to 'Just Dance' and shook all the toxins out with vigor
Then realized that even though the SkyTrain is running that doesn't mean that busses are there to great it
Memories of Tokyo
'cept i'm not staying down in Kitsilano overnight