Al Zylstra

Happy Anniversary, Babycakes!

So, today marks the 16th anniversary of the day I said, “I do!” What a whirlwind adventure! I cannot believe that I have been this lucky to have someone like this man in my corner and in my life. He has always been my staunchest supporter and a source of constant entertainment, anxiety, stress, joy,Continue reading “Happy Anniversary, Babycakes!”

Where did October go?

I just realized that I hadn’t posted anything since the end of September. So much for my promise to myself to write more often. *sigh So, a lot has happened during the last two months – so much that I have forgotten a large chunk of it. But, I do have some things that stickContinue reading “Where did October go?”

Welcome to Penticton

Part of my job is to go out and attend networking events, trade shows, health fairs and the like to discuss the IRIS Corporate Eyecare Benefits Program. This week, I was fortunate enough to attend the BC / Alberta / Yukon Convention for the Royal Canadian Legion in Penticton. It is a very busy weekendContinue reading “Welcome to Penticton”

Hello Montreal

So, we are just arriving in Montreal. We have a 90 minute layover and then we are heading home. Can’t wait to be in my own bed again

Touring Halifax with Angela

Today, we spent the day with one of my favourite people on the planet: Angela. She is this truly amazing, wonderful person who I love with all my heart. She is brave, funny, fierce, loyal, kind and a truly wonderful soul. She drove me and Alex all over Halifax to show us her home. ItContinue reading “Touring Halifax with Angela”

Final day in Nova Scotia

Yesterday, Angela and her man, Glen took Alex and me for a drive to Lunenberg and Mahone Bay. What an amazing trip! The scenery is glorious and we thoroughly enjoyed the company.

Halifax – Day 3

So, the day started off great. Angela and I went for a long walk around a couple of lakes. Amazing scenery! Great company and a most invigorating walk. I have a goal of 10,000+ steps a day and last week, I didn’t meet that goal. But, yesterday that changed. 13,623 step! Hooray for me. IContinue reading “Halifax – Day 3”

Welcome to Halifax

So, after the wedding, Alex and I checked out of our hotel and made our way over to Ashley and Dana’s. We stayed for a bit of the gift opening and then we were on the road. 4 hours later, we pulled into Halifax. We are staying with Alex’s BFF, Angela and her partner, Glen.Continue reading “Welcome to Halifax”