Something To Make You Smile

Theme Song: "Do You Love Me?" - The Contours
Life Outlook: Drained, but Improving
Current Weather: -21°C, Few Clouds

It's been a few days since I've posted anything on here, and I figured it was time for an updated. Sadly, there is very little to update with at this point. I've been sick for the past few days, and today is the first day in almost a week that I feel like a normal human being. Yay for unknown stomach issues and the possible flu. Woo!

This past weekend we celebrated a group ("threesome") birthday for Jackie, Kyle and Josh. We hung out and did dinner at the house, had cake and gifts and went bowling. All in all it was a nice day, despite some of us being rather ill. Matt was feeling pretty sick and mostly took it easy, though that certainly didn't stop him from watching Mamma Mia a few dozen times this past week!

Michelle knit Jackie a wonderful stuffed bear as a gift, which was really impressive. I took lots of photos, as I usually do, and should be posting some on here in the next few days. For now, however, I am going to leave you with a video I stumbled upon yesterday. It brought a smile to my face when I was feeling horrible, and I hope you enjoy it as well.

Photo of the Day: Jan. 8th

Photo Taken: 08/12/2006

About The Photo: Near the end of 2006 Laura took up a rather unique second career. Getting everyone together at my apartment, Laura showed us her merchandise, we hung out and eventually partied. During the partying we started playing a wonderful game called Seven Deadly Sins. Of course, during the course of the game Kyle somehow ended up in just his underwear and toilet paper, and our resident Pirate did a strip show. All in all it was a fun evening, but Everyone Was Quite Exhausted by the end of the whole evening. :-)

New Years 2009

Theme Song: "Get Down" - Ministry of Sound: The Annual 2009
Life Outlook: Positive
Current Weather: -32°C, Clear


New Years Eve has come and gone...



Close friends came together at the house, we spent the evening together, playing games, sharing drinks and having a great time. Jackie brought a new version of Munchkin, which everyone seemed to enjoy. It was nice to get everyone together and celebrate the coming of the New Year. Everyone got a chance to have a New Years Kiss, even those who didn't necessarily want Kyle to kiss them.

Overall I'd call the evening quite a success and a wonderful kick-off to 2009. Josh and I were able to sleep in on New Years Day and just relax. It snowed a little bit overnight, but nothing like the snow we received back on New Years 2006.

Two-thousand and nine...a year will unlimited potential. I look forward to what new adventures this year brings...

A New Beginning

Theme Song: "How To Save A Life" - Vitamin String Quartet
Life Outlook: Optimistic
Current Weather: -20°C, Clear


Hello and welcome to 2009!

It's been almost two (2!) years since I last did any posting on my original legantral.com weblog and I've felt that an update is long overdue. I shall endeavor to remain brief. Please, bear with me.

Two-thousand and eight overall was a rough year filled with huge ups and downs. Unfortunately much of the time was spent on the 'down' side of things, but as they say, every cloud has its silver lining. One of the big highlights of the year is the New Home that Josh and I bought in May. It'll still be a long time before the house becomes a true home, but its certainly a work in progress that I look forward to working on.

One of the biggest changes in 2008 came when I left Royal Bank and began pursuing a new career. I am now working as a Consultant with Investors Group building financial plans for my clients. I'm very happy with the switch and look forward to my new-found career with Investors.

The other major event of note has been my ongoing health issues. Over the past year I've met with a few different Doctors and had several tests done, but we are no closer to uncovering the cause of my health problems. Over the past several months, however, my health has improved dramatically and while, yes, there are still some really bad days - they are fewer and far between now. My improved health has certainly helped to build by outlook for 2009.

Here are some pictures to highlight the year:



A lot has happened over the past year, both good and bad. I've made many great friends this past year and have wonderful new memories. Despite the hard times, I look forward to everything that 2009 holds in store for me. It's time for a new beginning...