12. December 2005

NEARLY RIGHT EYE BLIND!

WHAT HAPPENED
December 1, 2005. 9:15PM.

1.) I was cleaning the kitchen.(Using oven cleaner at that time)
2.) Chemical Burn from Accident with spray on my right eye.
3.) I thought I would go blind. The worst ever experience!
4.) I do first aid on myself while waiting for ambulance.
5.) Ambulance takes me to the hospital.
6.) Hospital from 10:00 PM to 2:30AM
7.) Ron Drives from Elko to pick me up at the hospital 2:30AM Dec. 2, 2005
8.) Ron brings me back home. My eye hurt so much. All so worried that I'd go blind.
9.) I get some rest and take the day off.

The Next Afternoon
December 2, 2005.

I was ordered to see Dr. Hendrik Louw at 2:30 PM. Ron brought me to the hospital and back at around 4:30 PM.

I'm not going blind! Thank God! It's going to be blurry and painful, but it will heal. First Aid got it where it's most critical. otherwise, I would have become blind.

Chemical burn first aid: Flush Flush Flush with water !!! (In my case it's been about about 3 hours total flushing). 30 minutes at home, 30 minutes in the ambulance, & 2 hours at the hospital. That saved my eye.

I learned from this.



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02. Ron's Birthday Today
Wednesday, December 14, 2005

2 Weeks later, with eye drops every 5 hours everyday, my right eye is back to normal. I can see clearly now. The world is clear once again. Thank Goodness!

Today is Ron's Birthday!

Ron (my BF), Frank (Ron's Dad) & Myself went to Fernie BC (The Curry Bowl Restaurant) for Ron's Birthday Dinner today. A month ago, we were in the same restaurant doing the same thing. Only difference is that it was my birthday then. Ron is now 51.



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03. Ron's B-day Cake
Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Courtesy of the Curry Bowl Restaurant..



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04. X-Mas Party at Rossini's
Friday, December 16, 2005

Today was the X-mas Party Pajama Party. I was only able to stay 45 minutes. Luke needed me back in Kimberley so I had to drive back. Too bad I missed the rest of the party.



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05. My FIRST Snowman
Thursday, December 22, 2005

Today, I made my very first snow man (age: 30). I was told to make a small ball of snow and just roll it. I tried that but the snow kept crumbling. So Instead, I got a shovel and a round metal basin and just started molding ( In other words, I cheated). It was fun! I laughed like a little kid while making it! How I've forgotten what it's like to be a kid!



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06. My Guitara
Thursday, December 22, 2005

Finally, I have my own Yamaha C40 Guitar. I hope next time we hang out, I will be able to play well.



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07. Christmas at Ron's
Sunday, December 25, 2005

Eric and Ron. We had christmas dinner at their home in Elko.



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08. Christmas Dinner Table
Sunday, December 25, 2005

From left: Ron, Mike, Luke, Frank
Behind the Camera: Myself

Eric was somewhere else in the house when I snapped this picture.

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6 people. Dinner was good for at least 25 people. Wow. Stuffed!!!



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09. Picture Frames
Friday, December 30, 2005

Pictures of Family & Friends. Christmas. I miss all of them. These frames are just 5 of many more that are all over my bedroom. I have picture frames of friends and family on my Bedside table, on my desk, on Book shelves. All I have now are memories. That's hard.



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10. New Year's Eve Bonfire
Saturday, December 31, 2005

I spent New Year's Eve at Ron's house in Elko with (from left): Gary, Jim , Mike, (Myself), Ron and Frank (Ron's dad). Nice combination. Snow all around and a real nice warm bonfire.

Wow. The last night of year 2005!



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11. Midnight, Snow covered road and a Street Light
Saturday, December 31, 2005

Ron, Jim, Gary, Mike



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12. Me included
Saturday, December 31, 2005

I'm the one with his arm extended. Obviously, The shortest.



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13. New Year's Walk
Saturday, December 31, 2005

Walking by the streets of Elko just as the year has turned.



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14. Christmas Lights
Saturday, December 31, 2005

Here is house in Elko that I saw adorned in Christmas lights. Seeing it with snow all around sure makes it very very Christmassy. Suddenly I miss home so much.

Big Hugs,

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11. November 2005

Winter is Here
Tuesday, November 01, 2005

I see winter the second time around. Wow. Its hard to believe that I have been here more than a year now. It seemed like it

was only yesterday!

I've been saving up for this dream to see 20/20 again. This is a photo of my JAR from a few months ago. !

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Last Day of Wearing Dorky Glasses!
Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Everything was a blurrrrrrr! All that blurred vision will soon be sharp. Ron & I go up the elevator to the 9th floor. My eye

surgery. Can't wait!

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Highway to Calgary
Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Seeing the highways this time of the year, with snow. Sure makes everything look different.

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Huh?
Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Stop sign? What's going on here? Huh?

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Dr. Richard Leger, MD
Wednesday, November 09, 2005

I asked my Doctor If we could have our picture taken together just before he did the surgery. The nurse took this for me. Dr. Leger has performed 20,000 lasik procedures. He has dedicated his career to refractive surgery & laser vision correction.

I spent about 4 hours in the clinic (Filling up forms, Getting re-examined, eye testing, etc. The actual operation took only about a minute per eye) Those 2 minutes changed my life. Right after the actual procedure, he checked my eyes and made sure there were no debris left. I could see, clearly!! 30 minutes later , I felt burning sensation in both my eyes and I had to have them kept shut.

They asked me to wear THE MATRIX like sunglasses everywhere I go. Even at night. Lots of eye drops & I was instructed to do nothing but sleep in a really dark room as soon as I got home.

Ron brought me to Bill's . I was so exhausted. I didn't know that that 2 minute procedure could drain so much energy from me. I slept 12 hours straight. Was just dead tired.

Next day, I opened my eyes. I could see!!!! Everything was clear!! NO Contacts, No glasses!! The surgery was a success!

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Lasik MD Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2005

Taken the next day. I had to keep wearing those shades for 2 weeks!!! My eyes were really sensitive to light. But I could see clearly now! No contacts! No more glasses! What a wonderful feeling! 16 years I was dependent on glasses and contacts. Now, no more. Yey!!!

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Mr. Ronald Grant Fisher & Myself
Thursday, November 10, 2005

Enjoying SEEING the world for the first time without glasses. I could cry for joy. A new start. A new Life. A new love (Ron is my BF - Boy Friend).

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Ron's Friends
Saturday, November 12, 2005

Any friend of Ron's is a friend of mine .... ughmmm, well, not necessarily, but these guys were great. New friends. How nice.

From left: John, Paul (front), Fred (back), Ron & Me behind the Camera

Paul is an excellent cook. He served us a tasty, juicy Rack of lamb that took all day to prepare. When paul makes dinner, Expect the finest. It was just Great!!! By the way It was Fred's B-day that day. So Wonderful!

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My 1st B-Day Cake!
Sunday, November 13, 2005

All my life, I never had a birthday cake. It was just something me and my brothers (and sister) did not grow up with. We were poor. We were practical. The Filipino Community in Cranbrook, lead by Joan & Rossini gave me my first cake & 1st B-day party in Canada. Last year, when I first got here. I had nothing. No friends, No Family, No money, No celebration. Just text messages from home wishing me well. It was the loneliest B-day ever, It was only my prayers to God that kept me company.

A year later. A party, A Cake, So many new friends, A car, My Life back on track and me emerging as a better version of myself. Thank you God!

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The Party!
Sunday, November 13, 2005

From left: Rossini, Tet, Jessica, Marivic, Marcel, _____ , Joanne (She did all the cooking & Preparation! Everyone loves Joanne), Dillon, Pam, Roseminda and Helen.

I don't know how to thank you all so much!!! God Bless you!!! What wonderful people! What wonderful friends! God loves me!

(I'm a bit teary now. boo hooo) I'm so happy.

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Ron's work mates
Monday, November 14, 2005

Ron gave me a tour arounf the saw mill where he works. He introduced me to some of the people he worked with. Here is Mr. Chris making funny faces. He's a cool guy isn't he?

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Ron's B-day Cake for Me!
Monday, November 14, 2005

My 2nd B-day cake! Wow! 2 B-day cakes in 1 a year!!! How lucky can I be? On my B-day, Ron and his Family (His Dad & Brother) took me out for dinner at the Curry Bowl Restaurant in Fernie, BC. The restaurant staff even sang me a B-day song! He he he!

So happy!!!! Can't believe I am 30!!

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Happy B-day to Me!
Monday, November 14, 2005

From left : Frank (Ron's Dad), Erick (Ron's Brother), Myself & Mr. Ron Fisher - my boyfriend

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Winter!
Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Ron took this picture just before we went in at Kelsy's in Kimberley for a Caesar Salad treat!

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Chatting with My Mama
Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Thank Goodness for technology! This is a picture of me taking a picture of my computer screen as I was chatting with my Mom & Jerry in San Diego. Sometimes I am also able to chat with my brother in Japan and My friends & Family in the the Philippines.

The webcam is really wonderful isn't it?

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A Car Accident
Friday, November 25, 2005

The small golden Toyota Echo sped past our car right after we went past a curve at about 110 kms/hr. It swerved, turned and slammed into the side of the mountain and then suddenly found itself back into oncoming traffic. Our car was heading straight at them. I was at the back seat, frightened and saying "Oh my Gosh! Oh Shitttt!!!! Ron slammed at the brakes and pulled over to the side. We both got out the car. Ron to the male driver and me to the Lady.

Lucy & Ken. They were on their way to Sorrento, BC. Lucy was so shaken that when I got to her, she was just standing outside the car holding back tears and hardly breathing. I tried my best to console her and let her know that she's going to be ok. I

thought she was going to have a heart attack! I gave her a hug and when she started crying on my shoulder, I had a feeling she was going to be OK. I'm glad I was able to help her feel better in a way. Accidents happen.

It was a snowy day. Ron, Frank & I were on our way to Kamloops to visit Ron's sister Carmen and his nephew Steve. It was an 8 hour trip from Kimberley, BC.

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Ron, Ken & Lucy
Friday, November 25, 2005

Ron was talking to Ken & Lucy.

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Carmen's Home, Kamloops, BC
Friday, November 25, 2005

From left: Steve, Frank, Carmen (Ron's sister), Me & Ron

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Carmen's Balcony
Friday, November 25, 2005

We were out smoking - Carmen & I. This was the view. Kamloops at night, after an afternoon of heavy snow.

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The Hallway
Friday, November 25, 2005

Ron & Frank heading to Rm. 204 at the Thompson Hotel, Kamloops. 2AM

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A View of Kamloops
Saturday, November 26, 2005

All this snow! I would easily get lost in this city at this time of the year. Every place just seemed to me all the same.

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Canadian Geese - Migratory Birds
Sunday, November 27, 2005

Ron & I were walking by the park on a cold afternoon right after having coffee. I got excited when I saw these birds by the side of the lake. Glad I had my Camera handy.

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Canadian Quack Quacks
Sunday, November 27, 2005

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Winter! Snow Snow Snow! Beautiful!
Monday, November 28, 2005

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I hope you liked the pictures. Big Hugs,

10. October 2005

My Friendster Profile
Monday, October 31, 2005

Dear Friends and Family, Ladies & Gentlemen,

I AM GAY. I AM NOT HETEROSEXUAL like most everyone I know wants me to be. It took me a while to find the courage to say "I'm gay. That's just fine because that's who I am. That's my truth". But it wasn't always easy because everyone had always treated me like I am morally inferior to everyone else. Morally inferior just because I am who I am.


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Calgary Neighborhood, Calgary, AB
Monday, October 17, 2005

So many things change in this swiftly flying time in our lives. October has made me feel this need for change. A good change with the warm summer heat leaving so soon, here comes the leaves that are green turning to gold or brown or red and orange. For me, the turning of the leaves are beautiful. Like the changing season, so is my life.
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Hwy 3, Between Elko & Fernie, BC
Saturday, October 01, 2005

I am writing this to educate most of you about what being gay is about; being gay is not a preference despite what the world says. I did not choose to be who or what I am. I was born this way. Gayness runs deep in my soul.

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Hwy 93, Between Wardner & Jaffray, BC
Wednesday, October 05, 2005

All my life society has told me being gay is shameful – some joke to be laughed at, and looked down on; something to be ashamed or embarrassed about; something evil; something sinful. It is not an easy process to finally accept and love myself for who I really am and come out to the world as a gay man. I have learned that it takes a lot of courage and self-respect and wisdom to challenge most wrong credence that’s been taught to me by society in general from the time I was born. People want to believe whomever seems most morally superior without question. The minister who shouts "Homosexuals will never enter the kingdom of God! They are sinners!" and the church people just sat there and took his word for truth just because he stood on a podium. Because he was to his church "morally superior" to everyone else. I used to sit there and just feel the hatred. I sat there for years and felt the hatred and I kept quiet. I went about growing up feeling the pain from gay jokes and hatred people so casually say, in my family, my friends, new acquaintances and I kept quiet. I just took it all in, because they were all "morally superior" to me.



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Jim Smiths Lake, Cranbrook, BC
Saturday, October 15, 2005

The world is filled with people who believe they are morally superior to others just because they belong to a church, or perhaps because they are of a certain race, or a group. I had met some people who would rather I lie and be a hypocrite so I could fit in. I took that advice for a few years. It brought nothing but misery.



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Cranbrook, BC
Saturday, October 15, 2005

I learned that being gay is not something one can modify with behavior or religion. I know because I am one.



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Jim Smiths Lake, Cranbrook, BC
Saturday, October 15, 2005

I learned what it was like to lose myself and my spirit broken because I wanted to be just like everyone else. That is the most miserable place on earth.



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Hwy 3, Fernie - Elko, BC
Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Forget what the rest of the "morally superior experts” – ministers and advisors, counselors preach about changing the gay man and turning him into a heterosexual. They do not know what they are talking about. They are not experts. They are not gay.

I consider myself an expert on this topic. I have 30 years of experience living it. Do I need a PhD to convince you that I know what I am talking about? Or would you rather believe the "expert" who only has ideas and concepts but have no experience living what he or she is talking about?



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Marysville Rd, Kimberley, BC
Saturday, October 01, 2005

I have met quite a number of older gay people who have never learned to love themselves enough and live alone with regrets, misery and sadness. I reflect and see what wasted time there was in such lives. It takes courage and wisdom to understand (and wisdom doesn’t just hit you in the head one day. It requires a substancial amount of precious time – and for some gay people, it takes a lifetime).

I don't want to waste my life away, wallowing in ignorance and fear.



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Elk River, Hwy 3, Between Elko - Fernie, BC
Tuesday, October 04, 2005

I have found my voice. I would like to shout from the top of a mountain to the rest of the world "I am Lorenzo Nievera. I am gay and that's OK with me"



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Elk River, Hwy 3, Between Elko - Fernie, BC
Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Everything I do now is between me and my divine creator. So please do not belittle or look down on gay people and be judgmental or feel as if you are morally superior. When you are around someone like me, be kind. Have no hatred. I've had it all my life. I have no room for hatred.



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Elk River, Hwy 3, Between Elko - Fernie, BC
Tuesday, October 04, 2005

I choose to empower myself:

I choose to be happy; I choose to take charge of my life; I choose to embrace my uniqueness; I choose to surround myself with people who love me as I am; I choose to not waste my time with people who hate me. They have no place in my life. I will live my life in peace, love and harmony.



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Hwy 93, Between Wardner & Jaffray, BC
Wednesday, October 05, 2005

My truth has set me free.



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A Farm in Cranbrook, BC
Wednesday, October 05, 2005

I am Edgar Lorenzo F. Nievera. I am proud of my name and my life and my masculinity. I will stand up for myself and embrace life with all my might. This is how God made me. I will respect and accept this life and be grateful for what I am given. What I am given this Gay life and that's fine. I accept that. I will love this life. I will make it a very good life. I will make my creator proud.

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Back Country Roads, Kimberley - Cranbrook, BC
Wednesday, October 05, 2005




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Between Kimberley & Cranbrook, BC
Wednesday, October 05, 2005




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Rotary Drive, Kimberley, BC
Wednesday, October 05, 2005




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Roco the Dog, Bill's House, Calgary, AB, Canada
Monday, October 17, 2005




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Route 22, Alberta
Tuesday, October 18, 2005




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Alberta, Canada
Tuesday, October 18, 2005




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Monday, October 17, 2005




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Leaving Calgary, AB
Tuesday, October 18, 2005




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Leaving Calgary, Route 22, Alberta
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

In my opinion, what MOST people do not understand is that moral & spiritual values are not there to restrict. They are there to protect. Personally, I think God wants us to master our own humanity so we can move on to things of more Importance - like love, spirituality, peace, happiness and harmony etc.. In my opinion, he probably doesn't want self righteous people to preach religion. He wants every one of us to study life, and learn how to love and respect and be true to ourselves and in return practice love, peace, harmony and respect and truthfulness to others as well as we live our daily lives.



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Black Diamond, Alberta
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

This world is filled with ignorance. If only the greater percentage of humanity worked to be wiser and search for deeper meaning in their existence rather than proving themselves to be morally superior to others, then this world as we know will be heaven on earth. If only the majority people were more accepting of humanity's limits and strive realistically from there, the world will be better.



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Tuesday, October 18, 2005

As for how I live my life, in the end everything is really just between God and myself. It doesn't matter as much anymore what others think of me. If a religious nut asks "Edgar, do you think God is happy with your life?" , My answer would be "YES. I think God is happy. Everything I do in my life passes through My Creator first." My life has meaning.



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Alberta, Canada
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

I have learned that Men/women have no right to pass unfavorable judgments on other men/women, based on their faith, status and personal beliefs, or sexual Orientation etc. For their understanding and intelligence is limited and flawed, no matter where the basis. Why do I say that? - Because we are NOT GOD. We are human beings. If we insist on knowing it all (as when we are being "morally superior" to others, we are fools. God made us humans - not all knowing. We should be humble and keep an open mind. We will never know it all. We should never stop learning from our life (especially) and the lives of others. And that's all I have to say about that.

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Bill's House, Calgary, AB
Monday, October 17, 2005

Bill's House in Downtown Calgary. This is Ron's friend's house. He provides accomodations to travellers. I like this Inn, because it's only a few minutes walk to the train to main district. Today is October 17, 2005 (Monday). Ron had a doctor's appointment there, so I decided to tag along to Calgary so I can get a Laser eye surgery pre-op exam at LASIK MD. (www.lasik.com).

Today I will find out if I am a candidate for the operation. If I am, that means that soon, I will be seeing the world without any need for glasses or contacts! Oh! that's my dream!!!! I have been wearing glasses for 14 years now. I will be glad to see the world clearly! Also, I was settting my mind not to be disappointed if they found out that my eyes were not a candidate.

So this morning I keep muttering to myself. Whatever happens, I will be fine. If they tell me I have to wear glasses and Contacts all my life, I will just be thankful that I can see. I will not be sad. I will be happy because I know I am far luckier than some. If They find I am a condidate, then well and Good. I will be thankful.



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Route 22, Alberta
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

This is what I see without glasses and Contact lenses. Imagine waking up in the morning and having to grope in the dark for your glasses. Sometimes I bump into stuff and hurt myself. I've sat on my glasses so many times too. I've dropped and broken them, Misplaced them, and they leave heavy marks on my nose bridge. I am glad I won't have to see the world like this after the surgery. After the surgery, Hopefully the next picture will be how I will see the world.



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Route 22, Alberta
Tuesday, October 18, 2005

nice huh? Clear vision. The Lasik surgery is no guarantee though, But I will hope for the best. My tentative schedule for surgery is November 9, 2005. I will keep you posted on that. I will take pictures.



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Life Plaza Bldg, Downtown Calgary, AB
Monday, October 17, 2005

My appointment was at suite 900- 734 7th Avenue, SW, Calgary Alberta, Canada. So I press the elevator up to the 9th floor. I cross my fingers. I hope it's going to be good news after!

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3 Hours Later:

The pre-op exam determined that I am a candidate for lasik surgery!!! I am so happy!!! But after several exams and barrels of eye drops, My vision was really blurry. I had to wear sunglasses and while I was walking downtown, I couldn't see very well. My vision was so blurry I felt impaired.

I called for assistance from my Boy friend Ron. He came over and we walked together to Bill's Inn/House. I wasn't sure I would be able to find the address without Ron being there. He is such a good guy. Thanks Ron! I really appreciate it!



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Calgary, AB
Monday, October 17, 2005

Ron, Nicole, Bill and Wayne



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Luke's Home, Kimberley, BC
Friday, October 28, 2005

October 28, 2005. Today is my 1st year anniversarry in Canada. Can't believe it has been a year! Time flies! Today is a busy day. Got to haul logs, chop wood, Carry and stack firewood. Winter is coming. Must get all these done before the snow comes. Luke's friends came over to help. It was a good day. Got lots work done.



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Luke's Kitchen, Kimberley, BC
Sunday, October 30, 2005

Lasagna. Luke says "you want to take a picture of the first Lasagna you ever made?". And so I did. The Lasagna was so good.



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Tita Roseminda's Home, Cranbrook, BC
Monday, October 10, 2005

Thanksgiving Day



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Walmart, Cranbrook, BC
Saturday, October 15, 2005

In North America, everyone knows WAL-MART. Wherever you go in Canada, There's always a Wal-Mart. This is where I buy most of my stuff. I like checking out the goods on CLEARANCE days. Prices are on sale. I can't shop as much as when i did back home - I'm so frugal. I will be cheap and practical, but I won't compromise quality. I will buy something expensive If I know I am going to be using it a long time (clothes for example). But most of the time I don't want to buy stuff. Besides, don't really need most of the stuff in there anyway. They create the WANT and deceive you that is is a NEED. Oh well, this is just me muttering to myself because I don't have money. Ha ha ha.



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Lake Wasa, BC
Saturday, October 15, 2005

Joanne's Driving Lessons with Me:

Joanne laughs at this letter. It's a magnet/sticker that needs to be attached at the back of the car whenever she's on the wheel. In Canada L is for Learners. To get an L sticker, you have to take an exam. When you pass that exam, They give you an L sticker. You then look for a driving school or a teacher and start Learning how to drive. After driving for 40 hours or more (That's like 40 days at 1 hour each; or 20 days at 2 hour sessions etc.) you take an actual road test. Pass it and the REAL Driver's License is given to you. All these come with expenses ofcourse and it doesn't come cheap. It comes with real hard work, Plus car insurance, plus Gas, Maintainance etc..



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Indian Reservation, Cranbrook, BC
Saturday, October 15, 2005



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108 year old town, Fort Steele, BC
Saturday, October 15, 2005



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Halloween Party, Fort Steele, BC
Saturday, October 29, 2005

Taken during the party at Fort Steele. It was dark outside. Flash won't work as good. and I did not bring a tripod with me so I had to enhance this picture with a software to add detail. For an entrance fee of $10, you get to enjoy the Halloween celebrations. People were in constumes. I just put on my regular clothes and when people asked me what I'm supposed to be I just tell them "A Gnome" .



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Halloween, Inside Fort Steele, BC
Saturday, October 29, 2005

The Jack O Lantern - One of the many entries for a contest



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Fort Steele, BC
Saturday, October 29, 2005

There was a halloween party at Fort Steele. Here I took a picture at real slow shutter speed to give an illusion of a ghost passing by.



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Fort Steele, BC
Saturday, October 29, 2005

From Left: Ate Rossini, Wilfred and Joanne



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Inside Fort Steele, BC
Saturday, October 29, 2005

From Left: Ate Rossini, Edgar the Garden Gnome and Joanne



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The Basement Window, Luke's Home, Kimberley, BC
Sunday, October 30, 2005

The next morning, I look out from the window of my room in the basement and I see The 1st snow. Yesterday everything was green. Now it's all white. Brrrr! Winter is here. (I'm not very happy about it for some reason)



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Kimberley, BC
Sunday, October 30, 2005

Snow and Grass. What I see directly in front of me when I look out my tiny basement window.

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My Room, Luke's House, Kimberley, BC
Monday, October 31, 2005


This is me watching TV in my bedroom. I hope you enjoyed all the pictures. Sometimes I run out of new stuff to talk about that's where the Photos come in. They are a story on their own.

Please keep in touch. It is e-mails and texts messages that keep me happy. Thanks for keeping in touch! Please send me an e-mail soon! As a friend and a family, I send you my love. Take care always! And If you still love me despite the fact that I am Gay, let me know. I would appreciate it even more.

(((hugs)))

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