Magnificent Calgary

     There are so many magnificent places to visit in Canada and Calgary is one of them. In fact this is one on top of my list to visit before I die. I am  convinced not only because of the breathtaking photos I've seen from this area online but most importantly because of my husband's experiences. He went to Calgary in 1987 and stayed in one of his friends Calgary apartments to shoot the venues for the Winter Olympic in 1988. He went there during summer months because he also want to see and photograph the Canadian Rockies especially Banff National Park and Lake Louise which are only a couple hours from Calgary.

     More than five years ago, my husband went back to Calgary again, not to take more photos of the Canadian Rockies  but also the prairie and some other places nearby. As you may know my husband is a commercial photographer and does landscape photography as a hobby and hopefully he will make a living from this area of photography alone.

     Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada and has beautiful natural landscapes, eye-catching skyscrapers and its economy is dominated mostly by the oil and gasoline industry. This area is not only worth visiting but should also be considered as a permanent city to live in. If you are going to move because of a work promotion, want to open your own business or you just want to experience the never-ending outdoor activities, it is an excellent idea to look for an apartment where you can settle down and rest after your fun-filled day is over. I know that owning a house is what most people dream about but living in a nice apartment for awhile while you are saving for the house of your dreams is indeed a wise decision to make. 

Elk in Yellowstone National Park

ELK = is one of the largest species of deer in the world. 

      There are ten Elk in this photo but actually the're probably be more than thirty Elk in the riverbank. I can't exactly remember the place where I took this photo. I know for sure it was when we went to Yellowstone National Park last year. The Bull Elk (one with antlers) was herding "too many" female Elk called the cows. They look small  in this photo but they are actually huge.  

      How about this Bull Elk laying in someone's backyard. As we were driving we saw several houses probably a hundred feet away from the road and three of those houses there were several Elk laying down  and eating grass at the same time. We stopped by and got out from our car. I grabbed my camera and took few photos. One Elk crossed the road and he was gigantic. He looked like a horse with antlers. 

      So next time, if you are planning to go on a vacation within the United States, Yellowstone National Park is worth the money and the time. Make sure also to bring with you your camera because there are a lot of magnificent places and animals to see around the Park.

Fixing it up

Thanks to Wm Rowe

      When I decided to buy this old fixer upper I had no idea it would turn into so much work. I didn’t think it would be a big deal for me to live in the basement for a few days while they worked on the upstairs but here I am three months later, still living in the basement. It’s such a pain in the butt to have to haul all my stuff up and down stairs and I don’t even have a working kitchen to use so I’ve gained a little weight from eating out so much. I had to go to www.Texaselectricityproviders.com/ to get my utility bills down since it takes a lot to get the basement to cool off and I’ve got fans running down here pretty much 24/7 anyway. I sure wish I had known it was going to be this big of an ordeal when I first bought the place – I may have reconsidered before I forked out the down payment. I just hope it’s worth it in the end when I see it done!

Travel-size Items

      Travel size items are very popular these days. These items are very handy wherever and whenever you go. You can even take it with you in your carry on bag when you fly. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow air travelers to carry with them liquids, gels, and aerosols as long as it abides to the TSA rules. 

CARRY-ON BAG

* * Each container of all liquids, gels and aerosols must be in a 3.4 ounce (100ml) or smaller container. Larger containers that are half-full are not allowed. All these items must be placed in a single quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Each traveler can only use one of these clear plastic bags.

* * Travelers must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening.  This will allow the TSA officers to examine your declared items easily.

      We have to remember that this rules are implemented for our safety. Always give yourself ample time  going to the airport. For more information, please visit the Transportation Security Administration. 

Be Healthy for your Journey

      Bandon, Oregon

     When my husband went to Bandon, Oregon two years ago to take photos of the Monolith along its coastline one very early morning he began to feel weak, dizzy and could hardly breath along with a rapid heart beat. He immediately went back to the hotel where he was staying and asked the hotel attendant where the nearest hospital or medical clinic was located. As soon as he arrived at the hospital's emergency center, it was a little bit crowded with patients, nurses, physicians' assistants and doctors wearing with their hospital scrubs uniforms. One of the doctors immediately gave him medicine to slow down his heart beat. He was then able to complete his trip without any further problems.

      After he arrived from his trip he promptly called our primary doctor for an appointment. The doctor then recommended my husband to see a cardiologist. His findings was the same as the findings of the doctor in Oregon. My husband was having a temporary rapid heart beat which is called atrial fibrillation. One of the probable causes of my husband's condition was that he drank too much coffee on empty stomach. He had 4 cups of coffee the day before and at least 2 more in the morning before he had shortness of breath and rapid heart beat. 

       This incident has given me some food for thought. Would it be a wise decision if I attend school to become a nurse? Since we love traveling together, we should be physically and mentally healthy at all  times. If something were to happen to him or me, at least one of us will have the knowledge on what to do especially since we love going to remote areas where people and medical professionals are scarce.

       I have high respect for people in the medical fields. They work so hard to help people who are sick and give them hope for a brighter tomorrow. I am sure this is one of the biggest reasons why many people today are going to school to be a part of the growing need of health care professionals. Patience, perseverance, compassion and dedication are what a person should possess in order to be successful in this chosen field. And don't forget not to overlook the importance of having a professional appearance. You can accomplish this by ordering your custom made scrubs at http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women/Original-Scrubs/. Good luck!

Shiprock, New Mexico

      Shiprock mountain is a rock formation rising nearly 1,583 feet. It is located in Navajo Nation in San Juan County, New Mexico USA. This mountain is absolutely gorgeous. In a far distance, this mountain looks like a gigantic ship docked in the middle of a desert. When you are very close to the mountain, it looks like it is not real, as if you are in a different world. This beautiful and magnificent mountain is worth a long, long drive. You've got to see this.