Enjoying life and work...and new and old friends

Hi All,
Well it's been 10 days since I last posted, and no one has really responded. That's okay though. It would be nice if you guys could share your thoughts, your lives with me as well. I like hearing from you too...so don't be a stranger when it comes to reading my blog and sharing your thoughts...By the way, the person that usually answers my BLOG is DENISE...so go Denise!!! She is the champion!!

Some thoughts...

LIFE...isn't life just grand. I watched the movie THE WAR OF THE WORLDS and was blown away(pardon the pun, I couldn't resist)...it was a good movie, and made me think...I'm not too sure what it made me think of, it just made me think of things...like gumdrops, pinwheels, and butterflies...I love gum drops...also love RED LIQUORICE...although if I have too much I get sick of it...very fast. I am on a YOGURT kick right now...eating a bowl or two of yogurt a day. Also a banana a day, keeps the doctor happy as the saying goes...well actually it's an apple a day, but I don't really like apples. I prefer yellow bananas...not bruised and brown bananas...YUCK! Anyways, where was I? Hmmm...oh yeah...LIFE...the movie made me think of life and death...and things out of our control. But how we just have to keep on living, taking the good and bad that comes our way. It isn't easy. But I always feel the Lord gives us the grace to continue on. He shines his light on the path He chose for me.

DEATH...I will die. We all will die. When, how, and what it will be like, I am sure are all answers we have. If I could have it my way, is to die in my sleep, not knowing what is going on, and no pain. I want to die with dignity. But those things are out of my control. I just hope I am not tortured or killed in a horrific way, and if that is the way it is, that my body will be in such shock that I don't feel anything. I hope and pray God will send his Angels to protect and comfort me and prepare me for the next journey which ends in Heaven. I can't wait though. I know, I have talked with my Mom, and sometimes we wish we could just go to Heaven when things get too bad. But we are survivors...and the Lord somehow manages to give us the strength when we really need it the most. The poem FOOTPRINTS is very apt. And very true. The Lord has carried me thru many sad and painful things in my life. And He has tried to catch me, when I run away from Him, to carry me...but it is hard to totally rely on him.

Yesterday, I went to Banff with an old friend Travis, from the Howard Johnson Hotel I worked at last year. We went for supper, did some shopping, and went to see a movie. It was a nice evening. It was nice to get out of Canmore. My first trip out of Canmore, since I got here 7 weeks ago.

Talked with my sister Jeanne the other night. That was good. Although some sad news. My sister Debbie miscarried, so that was sad. My prayers are with her in this sad time. But the good news, is Jeanne might get some new medication that will help her Hepetitis C...with good results...also she will be starting school this fall...to take courses that will help her be a social worker...or something in that vein.

Mom is fine. She has pretty much the month of July and August away from school. So she seems to be enjoying herself. Sach and Cori are back living at home with Mom, so I am sure it is nice for Mom to have their company...even though Sach and Cori are busy with their social lives, schooling and jobs. Kids...ahhh....makes me relive my youth way back when...such a long, long time ago...my word...where has the time flown?

Take care all ya...and let's hear from ya!!!

Cam

Life, life, and more life...what life??

Hi Guys,
I am so tired. It's been a tiring week. But thank the good Lord, I have the next two days off. Last week, on my 2 days off, I did not stir out of my suite...I didn't go walking...or go downtown or anything...just slept and read, and watched tv, as well as some cleaning. That's pretty much what my agenda will be in my next 2 days. I recuperate by resting and by Tuesday morning, I will be raring to go again. I do enjoy my job, but I do NOT enjoy the stress it can bring.

For example, for those of you that don't know...I will get a sheet with 25 rooms...but which can translate to 29 rooms, as 4 of the rooms are actually 2 room suites(2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, living room and kitchen)...and I consider those rooms not 1 room but 2. Then, of the 29 rooms, 16 of them are Check Outs, which means the guest checks out and we have to clean the entire room for new guest. Then I have 13 stayovers, which means you go in and clean it..take garbage out, clean up bathroom, replace towels, make beds, and do light house cleaning. So what makes it stressfull, is if I am working with someone, and they don't show up...I have to do ENTIRE Sheet by myself...of course, usually I will get help from others at end of day, but it is stressful leading up to it. Then one of the Supervisors, will say, oh Room 332 is a Rush Priority room and has to be cleaned right away...(of course, Room 332 is a 2 Bedroom Suite...go figure!)...I finally get it done, and I have 2 more RUSH rooms... and so on and on and on(like the ABBA song...right Denise?).

But I enjoy my coworkers. They know the real me...the zany me...the singing me...the joking me...Right now, I am the HOUSEKEEPING TRAINER...which means I train ALL the new staff that join the Hotel. In the past week and a half, I have trained 3 guys and 3 girls. Training can be allright, but time consuming...and you have to check their work...to make sure they do it right. And I have no qualms about sending them back to redo something if it's not done properly...my motto is..."Do a job well the first time, or don't do it at all...and by the way, Not doing it at all, is NOT an option!!" Technically I did not get my Housekeeping Supervisor Position that I was promised...because the new managers did not know that I was promised it by the old manager who left a few days before I arrived there. And so they hired a new Supervisor...but, when I met with the new manager and explained to him, he conceded to making me a Housekeeping Trainer, and still getting the same raise as a Supervisor...and when a position comes up, I am the first one to get it...so I think that is cool.

Well take care everyone! Thanks Sandi for the belated birthday wish! Hope you and Nico are fine!! Oh remember to send me the GOLDEN GIRLS dvd...I cannot live without it!! I've tried, but can't...LOL.

Take care!
Cam

YAY...I got my COMPUTER!!!

Hi All,
Just wanted to add, that I finally got my computer up and running today. I am sooooo happy!! Now I can add more of my thoughts daily instead of always heading downtown...although I still want to keep walking. In the past 3 weeks, I have walked about 36 miles to and from town.
Had a wonderful birthday party...dinner at a Chinese Restaurant...with my coworkers-friends Hero, Fred, Justine, Alexandria, Mike and Gerri. We had fun. Then when I came home, I heard from Mom, Sach and Cori and they sang happy birthday to me. Also, heard from Jeanne and Debbie and they sang Happy Birthday too, and their voices blended beautifully. A wonderful day. And I don't feel old at all.

A many thanks to all my friends, Nicki, Brian, Trev, Denise and ALbert, Denise and Monica, Rich and Susan, Emily, Jen, Annegret, Crying Wind, and hopefully, I haven't missed anyone, who sent me BIRTHDAY greetings!! Via e-mail e-cards. Many many thanks!!

Your friend,
With Love,
Cam

Another birthday.....my 33rd

Hi All,

Well another year...another birthday. My 33 rd. I cannot fathom it sometimes. I am actually 33...33...my goodness. Where has the time gone? Of course, those older than me, will be like, Cameron, you ARE a spring chicken. Well truthfully, I feel like a summer...almost fall chicken! Oh well...what can you do.

Today was a busy day at work...actually all week, so it will be nice to have a day off for Sunday and Monday. No plans. Oh well. Work is not too bad. I am mostly enjoying it.

Well not much new to add. Hope everyone is fine. Thanks Rick, Brian and Nicki, for the beautiful e-birthday cards you sent!!! You are loved!!

Cam