Leaving Canada...Now that was tough!

I sold my house, my car, my tools, and my poker ships (ouch!), I packed a few vestiges of my life, including treasured mementos into 15 plastic tubs, stored them at a good friends house, and began the flight to Malaysia. It took sixteen plus hours. My arms were like sloppy rubber bands when we landed. Plus, I carried Amy on my back because she was too tired to fly. Next time I’m taking a real plane, never mind the whole “let’s save on flight costs”.

The tough part wasn't the flight over here, it was who I left behind. Not so much "what" I left behind, but my family and friends. My country, Wasaga Beach and the landscape I will envy from time to time, but the people/family...I miss them all the time.

My First Blog - Malaysia, my New World!

Welcome to my blog and welcome to my new world. I'm an optimist, so you won't find any whining or complaining here. This experience is awesome. I departed Canada, my home and native land, with my soulmate & sweetheart, AMY!

Ooops,that's not her.... Hold on......there she is

So, as I said, I left in search of peace, a new experience, a job I love and some adventure. I found them all...and then some! We arrived in this warm and welcoming country on June 27th, 2009 and the honeymoon has not ended yet. It may well come to an end, but so far, no end in sight. The honeymoon is actually my teaching experience. The students, all grade 12 level, are like angels. Seriously! They're always respectful, they want to learn, they love to laugh and get this, they always say "Thank you sir" at the end of every lesson, every day, now that's amazing eh!