a quarter of a century?!?

Well, I’m finally back in lovely Victoria, after 5 weeks back at home in Ontario. It was a very nice break, exactly what I needed!! I had the chance to spend time with family, visit the people I wanted to (although some of them not for as long as I would’ve liked), play a lot of hockey with various family members, go horseback riding, watch an OHL game … the only thing lacking at all was snow, but as it made my frequent driving easier I won’t complain too much about it. J The only real problem on the personal front was it meant no skiing. As far as the environment and the troubles that’ll be cause due to insects, split trees, etc., is another story.
Christmastime was busy, but still enjoyable, as it usually seems to be. I always especially enjoy the Christmas Eve service, and I think it’s the same for many other people. I finally received an mp3 player, which I definitely appreciate, and it will be in constant use. My birthday (on the 8^th) passed in a less notable manner than I ever remember (25 years … what have I been doing all this time???!!??) because it was a day spent mostly in travels, but I did get a few treats and cards, and that was lovely. And as I’m sure at least one person would agree, I don’t need cake. Dad allowed me to buy myself a new hockey stick for my birthday, so it was indirectly his gift to me, and after careful and lengthy deliberation I chose the Sherwood Rhythm 9 (85 flex).

I’ve used it twice since its purchase, and I love it! The only other stick in consideration was the Nike Bauer One90 (where I would've gone for the Naslund model), but the Sherwood edged it out. I got the Crosby model because I like the curve.
Anyway, gotta get to class.