taking a break this summer
Thursday, May 23, 2013
This is my first semester without any classes. My last course was cancelled due to low enrolment - which was likely due to summer vacation. So I am free this summer to do whatever I want. Not having wine class is pretty weird for me.
I have decided to stay busy though. Next month, I will be resuming my cake decorating classes at Michael's craft store. I have always wanted to go back and continue but ever since I started the wine program, I just didn't have time. My most recent creation were rose cupcakes for a friend's birthday. I still enjoy baking but I only do it at certain times of the year. Usually when I am planning a trip home to see family, I will bake something to take with me. I don't usually eat a lot of my own baking because I watch my weight. I would be appalled if I ate two dozen cupcakes myself :)
On the sports front, I also decided to go back to playing tennis. Every time I watch tennis on TV, I get the urge to hit the ball myself. Luckily I have a few friends who are quite skilled at tennis and are willing to play with me.
I signed up for tennis lessons this month and I picked things up fairly easily. My forehand has always been good and my backhand is fine as well. I can't wait to hit with my friends.
There is a badminton club that is running during the summer if I want to drop in to play.
I will also continue training for a run this year. I haven't decided which race to participate in. There is the Army Run which raises money for our veterans. And then there is the CIBC Run for the Cure which I missed last year. Both causes are fantastic charities but I can only do one.
I have to plan a long overdue trip to Niagara. I have chatted with several wineries over the last few months and I really need to get myself out there to meet the winery owners and winemakers. Work has been extremely busy these days that I haven't had time to plan a vacation. Off the top of my head - Vineland Estates, Colaneri, and Pilliteri Winery are the must see places for me.
Gosh .. Doesn't sound like much of a break, does it? :)
My last two courses ended on a high note. I worked hard on these courses and it paid off. The Beer Course was one of my favorites. I still keep in touch with my instructor who worked very hard to make sure I walked out of the course with a favorite beer. He also was a great instructor to have discussions with.
I am going to miss studying wine when this ends.
Anyway .. It's late and I must get some sleep.
