Melting

I saw a glorious sight today which was snow melting.  It has been one of the longest cold spells that I can remember and it is wonderful to see some snow finally start to melt a way.  We are supposed to be above zero for most of the week so hopefully we will be closer to spring at weeks end.

I just got back from visiting with my boss and his wife.  We had a good discussion about the upcoming season.  I am really looking forward to this year and believe it will be my best year yet.  We are downsizing a bit so we will have our hands full at times but, I know we have the right team in place to handle whatever the season throws at us.  If we can get through last year, then this year should be a walk in the park.  We will definitely miss having Heather this spring as she really knew what she was doing and was awesome to work with.  I am really looking forward  to touching base with our customers and finding out what is new with them.

I have been feeling more like myself the last week or so.  My thoughts have stabilized for the most part and my mood has improved quite a bit.  The sunshine that will be present most of the week will definitely help me stay positive.  I have stuck with the gym and that has aided me in maintaining a balance.  This was a tough winter for me mentally as it did not exactly go the way I expected.  With anything in life, I just have to look at it as a learning experience and prepare myself better the next time.

I am going to be on television.  I am doing a segment for the accessibility network on mental health and the benefits of the landscaping industry to my well being.  I am going down to Canada Blooms on Friday to shoot the segment.  My boss is going to come down with me so it will be nice to have someone there with me.  I am a little nervous but, am sure it will be fine.  The producer I have been in contact with is very nice and seems to be pretty excited to share my story.  I never really aspired to be on t.v. but, if I can help spread a little awareness about mental health, then it should be worthwhile.

Jodi and I head to Florida next week to visit her parents.  I cannot wait to catch up with them and spend some time in a warmer climate.  It should be the perfect way to transition in to the upcoming season.  We are going to see a spring training game too which should be fun.  I always enjoy spending time with Bernie and Karen and we always have a good time together.  Nice for Jodi to see her parents too.  Hopefully I will get a chance to visit them out east this summer too.

The Blue Jays opener at Yankee Stadium is right around the corner so I know spring will be here soon.  I am really looking forward to this season.  I  think there team is close to turning that corner and making it to the post season.  We have some good young arms mixed in with a good veteran presence with our pitching staff.  Second base is still a question mark but, I have faith we will find the right guy to fill that hole.  I am still not sure why we picked up Martin with a catcher like Navarro in the mix but, hopefully it will pay off for us.  Should be a fun year though.

That is it for me today.  Hope this finds you well.  Take care,  Shawn.

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson