February 2012 – The Wrap-Up #BreakItOff

February is drawing to a close and I inspired myself with my facebook status to do a little month end wrap-up. Here are some of things that I did in February 2012. Celebrated my 30th birthday. Celebrated Valentine’s Day. Went to my first Canadian International Auto Show. Skated for the first time in 2012. Blogged. […]

The Hunger Games – I’m Hooked And Counting Down

Saturday I was at World’s Biggest and saw The Hunger Games on a display all to itself in the middle of the floor. I wanted to grab the whole series in paperback, but could only find the 1st book (US $7.99 CAN $9.99). The entire series (3 books) were available in hard cover… but I […]

Get Me That Audi! The 2012 Canadian International Auto Show

So yesterday Trish and I went to the Auto Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre because Ford was cool enough to include 2 tickets in my end of the night swag bag at the #FordBlue jag a couple weeks back. It was the first time that I had ever been to the show. And […]

28 Days Later… Smoke Free With #BreakItOff

Hey y’all. It’s a milestone day… at least I’m calling it a milestone. As of today I am smoke free for 28 days. That’s 4 full weeks. That’s about 16 packs not bought. That’s about 400 cigarettes dumped. That’s over $125 saved. That’s pretty awesome. Again I want to thank everyone who has supported me […]

I Turned 30 – My Friends Are Awesome! [the lots of pictures edition]

So yesterday I turned 30. I survived and I had a great time with some amazing friends at the Hard Luck singing karaoke and drinking tall boys of PBR for $5. I was also lucky enough to have a great to have some of those same (SUPER)friends join Trish and I at my mom’s place […]

Coming Soon – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

At the far end of town where the Grickle-grass grows and the wind smells slow-and-sour when it blows and no birds ever sing excepting old crows… is the Street of the Lifted Lorax. 12 years ago I got my favourite Dr. Seuss book for Christmas. It was December 2000, I was 18 and the book […]

My Thrive Gum Review – Chew, Chew, Stop

So this morning someone searched “Thrive Gum Review” and landed on the blog. It was a little weird since I’m pretty sure I only mentioned it once. But at the same time I understand that I’ve been talking about the whole non-smoking thing a lot so I shouldn’t be all that surprised. So, even though […]

Down With Cigarettes, Bring On The Pancakes!

Day 19… that’s almost 3 weeks since I last had a cigarette. Here are some of the things that I have learned. I have more money in my pocket. I know, it sounds logical when you break it down. But for a long time I’ve spent cash and used my debit card to buy cigarettes […]

Happy Valentine’s Day – You Are Loved!

Hey kids, tomorrow marks the return of that sparkly, red and pink, candy-filled day. You know the one I’m talking about… Valentine’s Day. While I know there are those among us who do not care for V Day I still choose to look at the cute side of things and embrace it for what it […]

Still A Country Boy In The City

I grew up a country boy. Some times I say small town boy, and that’s partly true as I went to school in town from grade 5 through high school. And I lived in town for a couple years. But the truth of the story is that I lived in the country from 1982 to […]

Rebuilding A Brand With Hot Cars And Innovation #FordBlue

Last night was one of those nights that it was lucky to be me. I got to go to the Liberty Grand with the Super Friends and hang out at the Ford Blue party. If you hang out on Twitter I’m sure that you saw the #FordBlue hashtag flying around in the evening. There was […]

The Countdown Is On… Baseball Is Coming!

That’s right kids, baseball is on the way. There are less than 2 weeks until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training and I can’t wait for it! Every year the boys of summer take to Florida and Arizona while I get ready for my birthday. And every year since I was a little boy […]

I Choose Me…

I Choose Me… maybe the 2nd most famous and potent lines from 90210 – right behind May The Bridges I Burn Light The Way. It’s a classic moment when Kelly has to make up her mind about Dylan and Brandon. It’s the heart wrenching conclusion to years of wonder. It’s the peak of the first […]

A #BreakItOff Day 11 Presentation!

I’m Turning 30 – This Is What I Would Like Please

It’s that time of year again… my birthday is 2 weeks away and it’s time for you all to start planning your gifts for me. Because I’m a good guy and I don’t want any of you to struggle with what to buy me or be struck with embarassement for buying the wrong thing I […]