Just back from a week in Ottawa on training (again). This time it was Leading Transitions - rather appropriate considering what we are going through at work and at home. This course is about looking at yourself and your feelings, and recognizing what you may go through in a transitional period. It was all about....

Rough week for me- Kami and Marie-Claire forced me to go to a place I didn't want to go and I think in the end it was exactly where I needed to go. Met a lot of wonderful people including Nathalie, Korian, Kami - the triple L threat Each is a powerful leader in her own right, and I was inspired and touched by each lady. Wish I had a camera, would love to post a picture of our team... but alas, didn't think of it at the time.

I also had a chance to go to the Museum of Civilization to see the Treasures of China. What a great exhibit: two highlights for me were the tapestry with clouds (clouds are considered a good omen in China, as they bring life) and the final painting done by an artist who is from Jiangsu - a mix of modern and ancient China. I felt like our daughter was right beside me the whole way. Oh, and I mustn't forget to mention the jade - what amazing workmanship, with such a hard stone.




Now, back to reality. Finally got on the scale and discovered to my horror that I have gained 27 lbs since the last weigh in. I can believe it, given the head in the sand routine I have been using of late. So back on the diet again...today was day 1, and so far everything is good. Spent the afternoon cooking with Greg, so I have enough food for lunches and dinners all week without having to panic about what to eat and then devouring whatever I see. Thank heaven's its summer time and the fruit is just wonderful and cheap!



We all went for a bike ride or two yesterday Needless to say, our butts all hurt :o( Jacob sat in his new bike seat and would yell out "Wooohhhhooooo" whenever Maman would start pedaling or going down a hill.