Out with the Old, In with the NEW!

Over the course of the past 30 some-odd days since my last posting, much has gone on. The frenzy of Christmas has come and gone, the ringing in of an entirely New Year, and now, back to the same old, daily grind.

But what of 2006? It was a year filled with many good memories; Our road trip from Vancouver to the Kootenays, through the magestic Rockies and on to Saskatchewan is one memory I won't soon forget. The rugged, snow capped Rocky Mountains are truly a sight no Canadian should go without. Getting a smidge of fitness and racing (and actually finishing) the first annual Giro di Burnaby was akin to my first Gastown experience - a heckuva lot of fun!

2006 also marks a significant transition in my life. Departing from Cycling BC was a step I had to take for many reasons, not least of which was to grow myself and my skills. Thanks to Thomas and his encouragement, I also enrolled in UBC's Real Estate Licencing Course. With 4 (of 19) assignments submitted to date, and a 90% average, I hope to take my licencing exam by mid-June. What happens next is anyone's guess, but even if I never sell a home, the knowledge and insight I have gain in the first two months alone are worth the price of admission.

Predictions for 2007? It's early days yet, being an optimist, you tend to put on rose-colored glasses and seek new opportunities wherever you go, and try not to let distant experience shape what the future may hold for you. An entirely new piece of real estate isn't too hard to imagine, though that decision rests largely on what the market is doing and what it has to offer. Further developments on the personal front are also very likely.

Sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride, and Happy New Year To All!