tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72033297343967896682012-02-04T16:25:59.784-05:00<i>"One's journey through daily life is ridden with repetition and scheduled happenings. Occasionally the routine is interrupted by epiphanies that help us understand the surroundings in which we exist." - Colin Wong</i>ColinWongnoreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-58258173569769367002009-02-07T01:53:00.004-05:002009-02-07T01:54:57.565-05:00

A day I will never forget:

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-73581177052921862962008-11-30T20:30:00.002-05:002008-11-30T20:41:28.375-05:00

You can quote me on that! After shopping with my wife for winter boots, we came away with a total of 6 pairs of shoes!! I know that women love their shoes, but this was a bit overboard I think... considering that half the shoes were mine (he he).The spoils:Denise: 2 winter boots + 1 hiking shoesColin: 1 winter boot, 1 dress shoes + 1 matching hiking shoes.With all these new shoes, one would

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-86951632565414673392008-10-14T23:17:00.008-04:002008-10-14T23:45:52.880-04:00

Sunday was not a very good day for us. My uncle who had come all the way from Scarborough by public transit to visit us had a very unfortunate and bloody accident.Here's a breakdown of what happened:- Around 3pm, a neighbor (I did not know it at the time), was frantically ringing our doorbell to tell us that an old man fell around the corner from our street and that he was bleeding pretty badly.

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-62774608677621701532008-07-28T21:49:00.005-04:002008-07-28T22:24:42.041-04:00

I have been contemplating unburdening myself from my monthly cellular telephone bill for a long time now, and moving to a different area code was the perfect catalyst for switching to a prepaid plan.The reason to switch to prepaid was to save money, and the requirements were GSM and WNP. I already had my mind set on switching to Petro Mobility for its minimal cost (only monthly cost is $0.99 for

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... pandemonium ensued, followed by a free-for-all the escape the firey wreckage. I lived to tell the tale.Okay, so the sequence of events for my return trip back from Calgary didn't quite happen like that, but the fact is, our plane did crash.We had just backed away from the terminal when all of a sudden, there was a complete loss of power. We were calmly informed that due to the outage, we

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Lately, I've been trying to be more serious in my investments and have been reading up on various financial magazines and sites. I'm happy to say that I've finally managed to find some multibaggers. All I have to learn now is some good profit taking techniques.

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Once in a while, something happens to you that revives your soul, and your views on life are renewed with the crisp morning dew.Such an event happened to me this morning, a morning that started like any other: groggy. As I prepared to rush off to catch my morning train to work, I noticed that one of the last things I usually put on, my watch, was not where I expected it to be. Atypical of

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Gas shortages have become a reality for us in Ontario as of late. CBC best describes the situation with this article.As with most current events in the news paper, I had originally dismissed the possibility of gas shortage as something that wouldn't affect me and my immediate surroundings. Well that has changed, as the gas stations around my house are currently out of fuel. Alright, this

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-89463811818878714772007-02-27T23:26:00.000-05:002008-12-09T13:53:45.384-05:00

There's an old saying, "Practice makes perfect", and this past weekend I had faced that reality again. As much as I want to keep this blog impersonal, the following story will serve as a reminder that as humans, we get better at things by repetition; practice.I am currently enrolled in HOSF 9134 Baking – Basic and have a wonderful chef as my instructor. As with my previous experience with

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... still requires the same amount of dedication and membership fees.Today, I went to H.I.T at the Royal Trust Tower for a free trial of the 4-minute workout. What's so special of the workout? First, look at the machine:What is it? Its a machine that is similar to a rower, fly machine, benchpress, stepper, all in one. R.O.M stands for Range Of Motion and your muscles are being flexed for the

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-66967505343898962522006-12-03T23:58:00.000-05:002006-12-04T00:01:42.754-05:00

Today was a sad day. I was driving westward on the 401 near Morningside and I saw the remains of a lady who had apparently tossed her kid onto the 401 before taking the plunge herself.Not too far from her covered body, I spotted the cops analyzing another vehicle; they were looking in the wheel wells - I'm guessing they were looking for traces of the remains.-- this entry will be updated later

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-30774158881829496362006-11-21T23:02:00.000-05:002006-11-21T23:27:42.694-05:00

I noticed my car had a completely deflated tire has as I pulled out of my parking spot at the train station yesterday. It reminded me of an incident where I didn't stop to help a friend, who I barely knew at the time, change her flat tire.I paused for a moment to recall the moment, and with a coy grin , I made quick work of the tire and continued home under the warm fluorescent glow of the

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-79641144574514313252006-11-13T20:17:00.000-05:002006-11-13T20:22:04.882-05:00

I've had the inkling to write a letter to: The Ministry of Transporation; before doing this, I will need to verse myself on current policies and statistics.Why?1) There are too many bad drivers on the road2) I have to pay too much insurance because I'm a 'high risk' driver, when infact, I am surrounded by them.3) Request/suggest policy changes.Timeline?Late December, early January.

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I had an overwhelming sense of euphoria today after a very productive and collaborative meeting. It has been so long go that I felt such a sense of accomplishment; I was at peace.Given the opportunity to succeed, I have been equipped with previous experiences to know how to shine long and bright.... reflective thoughts...The next step is to create the opportunities for myself.

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After talking to some friends today, I am feeling like the proverbial bag has been pulled over my head.... long silence (actually, long silent screams) ...I'm feeling like a criminal, however, since I have not been provided an attorney, I know I am not.Sometimes, flowery words only serve to hide the tangled weeds below it. Seems that obsfucation is the norm these days. Time to use my poker face

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The premise for this post is something that has been on my mind for quite awhile now, some recent events have spurred my literary energies.In a society where globalization and efficiency has been key to modern day success, I feel that as individuals, we are losing touch with the immediate environment; we are unaware of our surroundings. I first became aware of the unaware when I became a

ColinWongnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7203329734396789668.post-22524351298572923322006-11-04T23:50:00.000-05:002006-11-05T21:00:19.960-05:00

Commuting via GO Train to and from my current workplace has become a necessary part of my life now, and I have embraced it with open arms. Personal commitment to a balanced lifestyle and the predictability of the train schedule has rewarded me with time to explore create avenues. As a commuter on public transit, courtesy and tolerance ensures a smooth ride. On the eve of October 31, 2006, I came

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