Excited!

I love the feeling of a natural 'high' - butterflies in the tummy, a bit of nervousness perhaps, a bit of an addictive side to the activity. I know people who get a natural 'high' and an adrenaline rush from wind surfing, or skiing, or crafting, or photography, or Nintendo Wee...

Call me crazy, but I get the best 'high' from teaching and group meetings. Am I alone in this? I hope not! I've returned today from an amazing weekend in Texas for the CTC Spring Meeting. At various points I was passionate, anxious, nervous, inspired, challenged, engaged - and, as the weekend wore on, exhausted, distracted, frustrated. Just like any good sportaholic, though, I'm investing a lot of my time & money - it's superfun - and I'm hooked!

I have for many years appreciated the famous Margaret Mead quote: "Never doubt that a group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world - indeed, it is the only thing that ever has". It seems that I've found a group like that, again (like WUSC at UBC - good ole days!).

My next thought is - I'd like to create or join a similar group here in Vancouver. A group of people motivated by a common purpose, planning to 'save the world'. Perhaps we could plan a fundraiser? Or an awareness-raising event? Or maybe start with happy hour gatherings - ?

Woohoo...!

Mali