P.M.'s Report

by Bill Robertson

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I thought that I'd practice a little of what I preach - that is, to take a holiday. Albeit, a short few days. Throughout my life, I have not been the best at looking after myself, i.e. holidays. It never ceases to amaze me how much different my outlook on life changes when I take a holiday - the problem is, that I'm a slow learner in absorbing this fact or maybe I just forget. Someone told me once that as soon as I return from a holiday I need to start planning the next. Using this method helps me look at planning, the time frame and the budget. Even times throughout my life when I was on Social Security Allowances of some sort and I felt that it was impossible to ever get away because of the financial constraints or just surviving on allowances, I have found that I could save a few dollars each cheque and stash it toward a holiday depending on what the budget would allow and plan accordingly. That terrible sense of feeling trapped and not being able to see a way out is an indication that a change of scene could be in my best interest.

The Easter Barbecue seemed a success. About eighty people attended. The relaxed feel of the evening was very pleasant. It was great to see the level of interaction between people. This says to me that these evenings are a great success.

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