Letter to Editor

I had a good day today.  I was feeling a little down this morning but, decided to cut some grass to get myself moving.  I cut my parents, our place and our neighbor's.  I find it helpful to force myself to do things when my mind is a bit off.  I got a chance to go for a swim today and chat with my dad a little bit.

We had Saturday off this week.  It honestly feel like I have been off work for three or four days.  We have just been so busy,  I have become accustomed to working Saturdays and have actually quite enjoyed them.  I am looking forward to another positive week at work.  My letter to the editor got published in this months Landscape Ontario magazine and I am quite proud of it.  I wrote about mental health and the positive impact the landscaping industry has had on me.  I am really anxious for my boss and his wife to read it as I value their opinion a lot.  If you want to take a look, go to http://www.horttrades.com/horticulture-review-online. It is in the July 15th issue and the title is Landscaping Industry Gave Me Purpose.  I hope it will get some new conversations going on regarding mental health and the positive impact natural landscapes can have on people.

I am still enjoying the best year I have had in a long time.  I still need to continue to grow and make some changes to allow me to succeed.  I have to learn how to manage money better and let Jodi help me in that regard.  I have done much better this year but, I need to start cutting back on some things in order to help us get to our ultimate goal which is buying the house we rent.  We love it here and I know somehow we will find a way to stay here.

I also need to make sure I maintain a regular sleep regime.  Sleep is of the utmost importance as it is part of a daily routine.  The same way I take medication basically at the same time everyday,  I need to make sure I continue to go to bed around the same time each night.  I function much better when I get a good nights sleep.

Speaking of sleep,  I need to head to bed.  I hope you have a great week ahead of you.  Bye for now.  Shawn.

 “None but ourselves can free our minds.”
― Bob Marley