What Would You Do if the World Ended?

Just to let you know, this article is a little morbid. Stay away if you are in a good mood! ;^)

Recently I read an article on the Huffington post (Article Here) that civilization as we know it is headed for its end. However, this is not the first time humanity has talked about civilizations' demise, and certainly wouldn't be the first time of it actually happening either.

History has shown that civilizations rise and fall with time. They seem to be apart of nature, just like the rising and falling of the Earth's tides. While it may still be decades away, one would (and should) ask, what would you do if the world "ended"?

Many would look at how it ended and react off of that. For example, if it were a zombie apocalypse (as in the hit show and graphic novel, The Walking Dead), they would act accordingly and try to survive. The same goes for more realistic scenarios such as WWIII or worldwide economic devastation.

We may never truly know how we would personally reach until the time comes, yet it is a good reminder to live your life to the fullest. No matter what happens, you mean the world to someone, and are the father, mother, brother,  and/or friend to many amazing people. Do what makes you happy, and follow your heart. The world ending is overrated anyways! ;^)

Canadian Olympic Skating Team is Ready for the Olympics!

This year marks the 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia, and many of my friends, family and I are excited for the Canadian Skating Team!

I am very fortunate to have many, many friends involved with Mariposa, the Canadian skating community. With the Canadian Olympic Team being announced just yesterday, the pair skating duo Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam made the team! (From Mariposa and know them). The Canadian Skating team is very young this year, yet marks remarkable opportunity with such amazing youth competing. The torch has indeed, been passed down to the next generation of Canadian Athletes. 

Check Out the Official Skate Canada Site here!

They have all worked so incredibly hard, and it is AMAZING to see athletes that I know from my hometown being involved. My many skating friends, as well as my friends and family are so amazed and happy for all of the athletes who made the cut for the Olympic team. I feel so very fortunate to be connected to the Olympics through friends.

Alex and Mitch recently became Bronze medalists within all of Canada!

The image above is from their Tumblr account located here.

Best of luck, everyone! Bonne Chance, and GO FOR GOLD! GO CANADA GO! :^D

Kids have too much protection today.

It really is one of those "delicate" topics to mention, yet as a 1990's baby, I can definitely vouch for that statement.  In elementary schools today, Kids are no longer allowed to hug, play tag, dodge ball, show certain feelings, etc.. And this in in Canada. If is very sad how children are being put into a bubble and are no longer allowed to have certain adventures that I had with my friends when I was a kid. Even with television programming, the home environment and just society overall. It seems that people believe that putting their children into a "safer, more protective" environment will benefit then, yet I think that this is the entire opposite.

The entire idea of being a "kid" has also changed. kids today have smart phones, facebook, online games, etc... Things we NEVER had when me and my generation were in their shoes! I am only 18, but now I am starting to know the feeling my parents felt with the generation gap in technology.

We just have to remember to let kids be, well, kids! Let them get dirty in the mud, or go for adventures!

USA Needs gun control and common sense

 Warning: If you are a very highly patriotic American, or love guns, please refrain from reading this article. Yes, that means you.

From the bellow link *Moms Demand Action" - Very powerful, and sadly true.

CNN Story 

The Globe 

http://momsdemandaction.org/

Above are just a few of an unlimited amount of links relating to people asking the question of "how is it possible that anyone can buy a military assault weapon." They are not used for hunting, that is what hunting rifles and bows, etc... are for. The assault style weapon is made for one use: killing people. If the USA wants to see less gun related deaths, I believe that gun control really is something the government should  take more seriously instead of bickering with the NRA who says that they want to "put guns in schools..." WHAT?!

I find it VERY sad how the US senate can pass bills on banning gay rights for certain areas (I know, its only certain individual states that do it) but they say NO to banning assault style weapons, because it is their "right" to defend themselves. Well, I am sorry, but this fact is just plain stupid. Firstly, once again the assault style weapon such as an M4 Carbine is used to attack and invade countries. If you want to feel safe, how about having a better community and banning weapons used to kill people instead of ENCOURAGING everyone to have them?! Secondly, the declaration of independence in SEVERELY out of date. Mind you that it was created right after the civil war, when there were still many parts of north America overrun with wilderness. Having a weapon was helpful to survival. Today, these facts are exactly the opposite. You no longer need a weapon to survive, just go to your American Walmart or Target.

The Link above from Moms Demand Action provides some VERY powerful pictures and facts about the entire subject. All I can really say is do your research and make your own opinion. Any thoughts? Comment bellow!

Not allowed to play doge ball, but want to put guns in school

Can't have junk food, but can have guns *NRA wants to put guns in schools

Iceland: Canada's turn to be the sheild

Picture and article here

As a Canadian, I am truly proud of our brave men and woman in our Canadian Armed Forces. This is just another contribution to NATO, yet the pictures still give an amazing emotion of what it is to be a Canadian.Iceland does not have their own military, so it relies on the various NATO nations to take shifts to protect its borders. Now it is Canada's turn. This is just a subtle reminder how important Canada really is to NATO, as well as the world. From Afghanistan, to Iceland to even here at home, the men and woman in CADPAT serve to make a better world. Here is a "Thank you" from a fellow Canadian!