I'm trying

Despite problems in the world we can all still get up in the morning, and do something useful.

With the economy the way it is right now, I just wonder what's the point?

We moved into this new apartment in the spring. We have to pay a percentage of the hydro and heat, oh yeah, and the water. Well, I told the landlord we are really frugal, and he said he would review the bills in the fall and lower our bill if...Well, he hasn't done it. I don't think the bill has gone down, and here's why: They are always leaving lights on. They water the lawn and garden all the time even though we live in a rain forest. They have a huge flat screen t.v. and multiple computers, which are huge energy suckers if not turned off at the source. And...they recently put in a hot tub in the back yard.

So, here's us...with power bars on all our electronic equipment. Always turning off lights and the heat at night. Flushing the toilet only when absolutely needed. Washing clothes in cold water. Showering mostly at the swimming pool. Yeah, what's the point when they are so wasteful?

And here I am riding my bike to work most days, when it's not raining. What's the point when 99% of the population drive to work, and most of them don't even carpool. So much for trying to help the environment

What's the point in recycling stuff when it costs more in energy to process the waste? What's the point in eating locally if I can't afford to? When apples from Washington and bananas from Costa Rica cost less than what is produced here? Grrrr

What's the point in working so damn hard, trying to save my tiny bit of money when the fucking greedy idiots on Wall Street and the irresponsible American banks are robbing us blind. There goes my retirement fund.

Okay, I'm off to work now. Going to teach my little autistic student how to spell "I".

Went to the aquarium yesterday to see the baby beluga whale which was born a few months ago. It was incredible to see mom and calf swimming so closely. There were also a few new exhibits, one being all the critters that live in our local waters. Divers say that some of the best diving in the world is here on our BC coast. The colours of the coral, fish and other animals are just incredible. Anyway, it's not easy taking pictures through the aquarium glass, but I managed some good shots of the jellyfish. I also took a few videos of the whales and then captured some still shots from those. Am trying to edit the videos, maybe I'll post them later. My computer is a little slow. (so am I)



More photos here.

Mike Lake at Golden Ears Provincial Park. We went there to fish but there wasn't much action. The sky was blue and the water clear though. Colours, shadows, reflections.