This whole ‘life’ thing is surprisingly hard work. Oh I know, we all knew that it would be before we stepped into the big wide world — but I never cease to be amazed by just how difficult it can be sometimes.

On a more positive note, the hard bits make you learn, and learning is generally a good thing. I’m learning about responsibilities and a bunch of really out-of-my-sphere things like plumbing, and the welding industry. I could actually explain to someone what radiant floor heating is if I wanted to. Bizarre.

I have also learnt that no matter how much I wish it was, not every speck of information is contained within the internet. And if it is, the internet muses have chosen to keep a goodly portion to themselves. It’s very selfish, and I don’t approve. This has brought me to the conclusion that I am entirely too dependent on the internet — if it disappeared, I wouldn’t have the slightest clue what to do with my days. It would also have the rather unfortunate side effect of putting me out of a job.

Additional recent revelations have included the discovery that housework is never really over – unless I decide to stop eating, I will be forced to do dishes for the rest of my existence. It’s a terrible plan.

On a completely unrelated side note, I have another somewhat interesting website for you.
You can find it HERE.

If you are at all interested in design, they post a few interesting tidbits once in a while. Who knew you could do so much with a teeny little business card. (Oh look! More learning. I guess it is related after all.)

Have a great day, and I hope you enjoy your learning curve. Whether you notice it or not, there will something new that pops up today. I guarantee it.

The sunrise in the Hat today was not only gorgeous, but undeniable proof that the days are finally getting longer.

Oh sun, how I have missed you.

On the off chance that anyone captured a photo of the sunrise, or any others in and around Medicine Hat that are just as beautiful, I would love to have them sent my way.

If I actually get a few, I’ll be able to do a post dedicated to the beauty of sunrises without just talking about it! (Any photographs used would of course be credited to the original photographer.)

Feel free to comment with a link or send it to @MedHatSpotlight via Twitter!

Rock, Paper, Scissors…. Lizard, Spock??

Medicine Hat is playing host to an event that promises to be good fun for the whole family and gives you an opportunity to win $500 cash, all while supporting a great cause.

The event is the Rock Paper Scissors Championship and it is being held at the Esplanade at 1pm on February 12th. All proceeds from the event will be going directly to Junior Achievement, an organization that helps the youth of Southern Alberta learn and discover the skills they need to be successful leaders and entrepreneurs.

Registration for the event can be done right at the Esplanade on February 12th, the cost is only $5 per person or $20 for the whole family. Each person who registers will have a chance to win the $500 prize.

In addition, $500 will also be donated to one of the schools that has been participating in the Rock Paper Scissors Event.

Junior Achievement receives no government funding so this event is their main source of funding in the Hat.

If you are interested in finding more about Junior Achievement you can visit their website or follow them on Twitter. (You can follow or tune-in to event news by using the hashtag #RPS on Twitter)

Join the Facebook page for updates, strategy tips and an easy way to share this event with your family and friends!

2008 RPS Championships
(Pictures were borrowed from the Facebook page!)

NOTE: Currently Lizard and Spock are not part of the official game, but your chances of seeing them crop up a few times around the event are quite high!

Phew, my other blog has been receiving so much of my attention it’s almost a miracle that I’m updating this one. My apologies for that!

A few updates for you;

You may have noticed that I have added some extra content to the blog here, I definitely encourage you to check it out and let me know what you think! I know none of it is pretty, you’ll have to give me time for that. Unfortunately at the moment the appearance is more or less on the back-burner.

I’d like to thank Medicine Hat Media for adding the Medicine Hat Spotlight to their list of partners. Much woot-ness!

Tune in soon to learn about a great event happening in the Hat next month! (Don’t forget, if you have an event you would like me to mention just drop me a message either here, on twitter or send me an e-mail.)

I’ve been doing some research on blog designs, trying to find a few that really stand out for me. I have a preference for clean blogs that are easy to read but contain all the little details that make them spectacular. (Don’t worry, I know this blog is not one of them!)

Photo via  SOCIALisBETTER

If you happen to frequent some blogs with design that you love, please be sure to let me know. I plan on compiling a list of well designed blogs that I have found, and your picks could be included in it!

Nothing cluttered and messy please, and they should have at least one detail that makes them unique.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to finding out what you love!

It’s easy to take things for granted, especially when they are blocked out by tall buildings, smog, and our ever present urge to stare at our feet rather than the heavens.

Should you happen to take the time to look up in the occasionally clear night sky and forget about the million things that are bugging you, you may end up pleasantly surprised. If you really look up at the moon, especially when it’s full and bright in the sky, it is easy to comprehend why it was worshiped in so many cultures (and still is in some)!

Image courtesy of Jason Bache

When was the last time you escaped the confines of the city with its clutter of people, mess and noise? When the sky finally cleared and the air was no longer a chore to breathe, did you appreciate it?

If you live outside the bustling cities, do you know how lucky you are? If the wonder of the heavens isn’t muted by mankind’s attempt to drown it out, do you look?