day 42. july 12. 2010. July 12, 2010

Haiti.

Six months later.

Three hundred thousand people dead.

Three hundred thousand people injured.

One million six hundred thousand people without homes.

Three hundred thousand children without homes.

One hundred and twenty five thousand transitional shelters promised.

Five thousand six hundred and fifty seven transitional shelters built.

Five billion, one hundred million US dollars pledged for aid.

Nine hundred and seven million US dollars received for aid.

Nineteen million cubic metres of rubble needs to be removed.

Zero rubble has been removed.

What does this have to do with being an ecojunkie? We care for this earth, and all the things on this earth, including all the people of this earth. That is what being committed to this earth means. Can we do more? Can I do more?

day 31. july 1. 2010. July 1, 2010

Happy Canada Day! I’m on holidays!!!

day 30. june 30. 2010. June 30, 2010

The start of my list of things I want to grow in the balcony garden:

• tomatoes
• lavender
• basil
• rosemary
• oregano
• mint
• dill
• cucumber
• peppers
• carrots
• garlic
• lettuce
• snow peas
• green beans
• strawberries
• parsley

I wonder if we will still have room for a chair out there?

day 29. june 29. 2010. June 29, 2010

I am so inspired I could almost throw up!!!

I’m not even sure I can write anything I’m so excited !

day 20. june 20. 2010. June 20, 2010

Yoga.

Does Yoga have anything to do with being an ecojunkie? I would suggest yes. Yoga helps you to become more aware, not only of your own spirit and soul, but also of how that soul is in tune with the rest of the world and the universe; the people, the plants, the soil, the water, the animals and God; the creator of everything. Awareness is one of the most difficult things (for me) to keep in the forefront of my mind.

I am easily distracted. I am easily swayed.  OH! LOOK! SHINY THINGS!

Seriously.

I have practiced yoga on and off for about twelve years. Mostly OFF of late, but lately I have taken to starting the day with sun salutations. I have a wonderful house down by the lake with a very unique layout that allows me to practice yoga in a large hardwood floored space while overlooking my park-like backyard.

I feel very lucky to have this space and have been taking advantage of it. Especially now that I know that I only have it for a few more months. And the loft is a wee bit smaller. I will have to find a good yoga studio.