If you’ve checked out Brenda’s blog, you’ll see we’ve left Vancouver and we’re in a city by the name of Kamloops. Although, I’m always asking why the city name has an “s” on the end when there is only one of them. By that rationale we’d be saying Vancouvers, or Torontos…
Although someone did say Kamloop (that’s what I call it) has an Native Indian origin, so out of respect to someone else’s language, I can call it by it’s proper name. Although, don’t tell anybody; I’ll still call it Kamloop among my inner circle of friends just for fun.
The Power of Positive Thinking and Random Acts of Kindness are two of my daily mantras. Find ways to enjoy this hard and miserable existence, smile and do something nice for another fellow human being every day. We all have it hard enough with life being a daily struggle so, in my opinion, I strive to have a great time in everything I do. Instead of renting a regular mid-size car, Brenda and I rented a Cadillac Escalade. Why not, it’s only a little extra per day and we get to ride in style through the mountainous terrain. You (usually) don’t know when your time is up. Brenda and I enjoy every day, every single day that we’re here. I know it’s a struggle to be positive when life throws you a couple hiccups, yet that’s the best time to shine. Stand up, brush your shoulders off and say to the world, “I won’t be beat.”
Here’s a shot of Brenda and I at a rest stop halfway to Kamloop…I mean Kamloops…hehe
Brenda and the Escalade
Daryl and the Escalade
Norman Vincent Peale wrote the Power of Positive Thinking. At one point he said that a young student came to ask him why he has so many problems. Mr. Peale said, “Would you like me to show you the people who don’t have any problems?”
“Of course, but is there really such a thing?”
“Come on.”
They chatted as they walked. They talked about problems and how they’re only there to give you opportunities. Hurdles and walls aren’t erected to keep you out; they’re there to see how hungry you are.
“Here we are.” Mr. Peale turned and waved his arm. “All these people have no problems whatsoever.”
The student looked out over a vast land covered in headstones and epitaphs.
“Doubts are our traitors, we oft lose what we might win.”
–Shakespeare
All the best,
Daryl
