Life May/11

I have been in Swift Current for near two weeks. I took a job spraying herbicide on oil sites around Swift current. I like how small a town it is, two minute drive to get pretty much anywhere, plus I have a few friends here and my cousins, so it is nice.
Since I have been here two weeks ago I have taken a two day first-Aid course and a one day H2S course. The instructor was a funny man, he often went on tangents about everything from his love of bacon to how his wife picks out his cloths, to simply his love of life. He definitely missed his career calling as a stand up comedian. He made the courses I took from him a lot easier than they would have been without him.
I then left on Sunday morning to Drayton Valley, Alberta for a weeks worth of training. I was reminded as I drove past Rocky Mountain house how pretty the landscape is in that area.

The week itself was quite boring..mainly we (60-70 trainees) sat in a hall and heard safety presentations and went through a binder full of information on weeds, pesticides, dot, dot, dot. Wasn't the most exciting week of my life, but at least I got to meet some new people. I always find meeting people to be worth the price of admission.
In my spare time (in the evenings) I spent a ton of time reading, watching, thinking and discussing the political election. I am not disappointed with the results..and am interested in what the conservatives will do and hope they go beyond partisan lines to make decisions which are best for Canada. (I am trying to not be so negative)

It rained too much the past few days, so it looks like I won't be able to work the first few days this week. So I'll be trying to enjoy my spare time, by reading, watching this interesting show called "Mad men" and writing a little poetry..I think ill go for a few walks too..Fresh air is a must.