Happy Canada Day from this fire fighter to your family

The title says it all. But I know that in my heart I have another word or more correctly, words to add.

This weekend is shaping up to be one big party across our amazing new country. Parties, fire works, good times with family and friends, a drink or two... you get the idea.

Be safe, have fun and see you tomorrow. K?

Now let the party begin! We're celebrating more than just Canada Day, we are celebrating a unique and diverse group of people that work, play and live together under one flag, peacefully.

Let's continue to work and play together. Start your blog here and join me in Denver for an event that will blow your mind!

It's all about prospective - tragedy or an adventure waiting to be explored

I was watching the video feeds, reading the stories and of course catching up on the Facebook postings/updates about Calgary under water and all the flooding. A couple thoughts came to my mind this morning, one was what this blog is titled - It's all about prospective. I mean yes, it's really awful what the Calgarians are going through and my heart goes out to each and everyone of them. However another thought comes to mind too and after watching this video about the flooding in Fernie, I realized that I'd hit the nail on the head.

Go ahead and watch the video, when you're done, stop here and take that step towards a new prospective in your life today.

Fire Practice and owning my own business aren't much different after all

It was a pretty good evening. Not what I expected from practice but it's what I needed. Lots of support from my parents and the guys at the hall trying to help me find where I need to be rather then just getting by. The guys at the hall want to see me succeed in this business so I can be around more and more time with my family which to them is more important then a job that is all consuming. My Chief said he thinks I'm losing too much weight and burnt out before my time.

Being the only female on the team has its advantages and disadvantages too. Being in the centre and everyone aware of me and my life is the same coin with two sides. I feel more grounded and understand better what I need to do. I'm going in the right direction, I just need to believe in myself. My deputy chief and the chief said, "Remember that feeling of climbing that ladder for the first time in your bunker gear?"

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