Whats with the having to sacrifice

In a struggle to become a rich, successful tycoon in this world it has become apparent that I must sacrifice some things in order to lead on this lifestyle. Why can people not understand that I am living in the middle of nowhere in an attempt to better my life in most aspects. So what am i sacrificing you ask? Well for starters, relationships of every shape, size, color, and form. It appears that it is difficult for a woman to commit to you when you are thousands of miles away. Probably because they don't trust you even though you have no intentions of ever doing anything that would effect them negatively.

Beginning or end of March...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFfb_CwBma0


this video makes me think Brazil will be a good time... Planning on visiting the statue o' Christ. Hit up the sugar loaf mountains and perhaps all the famous beaches and whatever else my sister Kristi has in store....

How one gets into Brazil

So I'm not sure if many of you have ever tried to enter the area in this world we call Brazil, but it is not an easy task by any means. I'm sure you are thinking, "but Mitch, can't you just buy a ticket and show up with your passport?"

Unfortunately no, you have to supply several things to apply for a visa which is only active for 60-90 days after receiving it. You must supply a consulate in Vancouver with the following.

1. Your passport, hey no problem
2. A 2x2 professional photo taken on a white background that isn't your passport photo
3. A letter from myself describing why I am going, who I am visiting and who is inviting me into the country.
4. A letter from the person inviting me
5. Proof of Income and Employment... a bank statement, my most recent check stub, and a letter from my employer...


5 very simple tasks for the normal person, but because I work 24 days in a row leaving the house at 6am and arriving home at 630pm, this does not allow much time to get this done...

Warn your warmth to turn away...

Here it's December... everyday.

Some nights when you are at a loss for words and all you want to do is carry on a conversation. But you can't think of the right person that you can call and just sit on the phone with just to have the comfort of that person. The world runs on connections. There are so many different connections in this world, yet the smallest ones can make the biggest differences. If you can find someone that you just connect with over silence it can be amazing.

We held hands on the last night on earth...

Sometimes its quite difficult to fathom that because you are sacrificing your life and where you live to make money that you are actually sacrificing relationships with people that you could be attaining. If I thought somehow luring a girl into my grasps was hard, doing it while being 1000 miles away and working just under 100 hours a week makes it even more intense. If only someone with goals and a future in mind would fall into my life.

Anywho, been cranking out the hours for Techmation. A 14 hour day, some 11's here and there, going for 20-21 days in a row. I am presently exhausted. However I cannot wait to see my Rio. My brother. My mother. Finally have some down time with the boys and get some beers going down.

Of all the things I am most looking forward to, its having a real bed to sleep in. Going for runs with the dog. And just doing nothing.

Always realize that some things in life are steppin' stones

At certain times in ones life they have to realize that so many jobs/people/objects are just a gateway to your end goal. Never lose sight of the big picture. Although something may consume your life be aware as to where it will take you. As terrible as it sounds, look after yourself. Sure you should have friends who you can look after and love and care for, but in the end you should be a little selfish and think about how the relationship/scenario/job will benefit you. Never stay at a company because you don't think they could function without you, because chances are... they can.

So live your life for you, flourish by yourself and others around you will seek to attain similar goals

post southern BC trip

After many hours of driving (more than required there and back actually!) and discovering my dog (Rio) is an amazing travel companion, I have returned home to Dawson Creek. I must say the road trip was enjoyable despite taking some wrong turns and just ignoring shorter routes. Billy and I, as usual, sang to every song, downed energy drinks and coffee, and ate everything we generally neglect to eat (your welcome mcdonalds). While in Kelowna I consumed more coffee throughout the day than normal, apparently that and dog walking is the only way I know how to be social.

So just to recap on my life. I enjoy being up north cause it makes seeing everyone I miss that much more special. I have purchased a Mango Tango colored Jeep Rubicon. My brother is tending to my doggy while I am up north. Andddd Billy and I are making a list of where we are traveling too in 2012. If you have any input as to where a good destination to travel too is please leave a comment on facebook.