16
Oct
Goals are for Dreamers…
Namaste, Hola, Salaam, Bonjour, Sussreekal, Wh’sup, and Namaskar to Everyone! May you be contnually blessed on a daily basis with health and bliss. :)
I am. Om Hare Om.
I am, as you know, playin’ shows this week, and havin’ a grand time with my band+crew. So far, everyone has been extremely supportive of my “van” insistance. It is likely all the candy I supply them with. Nyuk, nyuk…
I love these shows. I have never done ANYTHING ELSE, really………..
Well…a couple movies (google it. I’m on my blackberry. LOL!) And a smattering of tv shows (including the MMA show that found me in the jungles of CostaRica and also in the underbelly of Russia!! LOVED IT BTW!!) And I’ve even had the opportunity to be a morningshow radiohost for awhile (on CFOX in my hometown).
Lately….I have been planning some other goals.
I think it is integral to have goals and imperative to continually strive to surpass one’s expectations or Onesself. (Does that make sense?)
And, of course, this is for the FUTURE.
Lofty, though they may be, some goals I flirt with the idea of, are…..(In no particular order)
-return to India
-create tv show (like “PeeWee’sPlayhouse-meets-punkrockMarthaStewart-meets-Dr.Oz”)
-complete my acedemic/University degree
-learn fluent Arabic and Turkish
-subsequently relocate to NorthAfrica knowing my Francais will also help
-write “the book” I’ve been dodging-all-the-pressure-to-write
-learn to type
(Yes, Ducklings, I STILL type these on the blackberry+send them in for “posting” LOL!)
-complete all my musical side-projects already started (Deathmetal record,Discoteque record,Country, and duets records.LOL!)
-go on sabattical to silent (yeah right)meditation/yoga retreat in NorthernCalifornia
-adopt a kid
-adopt a puppy for Nicklas
-become an “officiator” so I can help my friends (both gay and straight and everything-in-between) marry each other *gush* (how fun would THAT be??!!!!!!)
-try out for the cops
-volunteer at the hospice (I mean-how lovely would THAT be for me??? I would apply for “hugger” position!!!! *beam*)
-join the rec grrlshockey league my pal is in (but..let’s be honest: #1. I CAN’T shoot a puck straight….#2. Since chemo+radiation+NOW-in-full-fuckinmenopause-cuz-they-took-the-ovaries-away, my bone-density is SO comprimised my risk of breaking my arm/leg/back is rather high….so perhaps its unwise??)
Etc.etc.etc.
SO MUCH TO DO!!!! SO LITTLE TIME!!!!!
For all of us.
Ya feel me? Am I right? Don’t we ALL have those “someday” goals? Even moi.
Maybe even Nicklas.
Maybe even God.
I believe if we desire something badly enough….if we are really passionate about something..we CAN work towards that goal. And that, my friends, is what makes life sofuckin cool.! We are soooo fortunate in the amount of opportunity we hhave and the true POTENTIAL each+everyone of us has.
YOU HAVE SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!!
I HAVE SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!!!
*rolls up sleeves*
Okay, what are we gonna do, first?
LOL!
Think about it. What are you dreaming of? What’s the harm in starting to work at it? Even if its just on the side. Right?
Life’s too short not to try and jam each of your dreams into it!!!!!!! What’s that saying? “The trouble is, you THINK you have time.”
I’m just plantin’ a seed. Let it grow within you and see what you come up with?
Its good for us to have dreams. Always. Our whole lives. It motivates+stimulates our minds and stirs our souls. Om Nama Shivaya.
Now, put your heart into it! Even if its just the goal of getting through the day. Give it everything. :)
I’m daydreaming in the back of the van, en route to the gig, and dreaming Of seeing everyone’s beautiful faces. Can’t wait!!!
Have a dreamy weekend….
Om Shanti.
Bliss+blessings,
Love,
Biffy
Xo
October 16th, 2009 at 12:00 PM
That’s a beautiful photo of you! I love reading your blogs. They are very uplifting. That’s amazing you type all that on your Blackberry. I can type on a computer, but on a Blackberry I’m very slow. The buttons are just so tiny!!
I have a Blackberry Curve though. :)
October 16th, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Speaking of Goals…currently going back to get a grad degree… and a techie cert on the side. Its going to be a blissful weekend. haha
Many blessings!!
October 16th, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Don’t give up on hockey! I love coaching hockey, I did it Australia last winter, and I do it as often as I can here, in Calgary. I’ve been playing for 20 years, and I’ve be re-inspired by coaching some adult beginners. I could help you shoot straight without breaking your arm! Lots of love.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Can’t wait to see you tonight! One of my dreams has always been to MEET YOU! Can’t wait to see what happens tonight :)
October 16th, 2009 at 2:00 PM
doesnt the weightlifting help build your compromised bone density back up again? i had heard that it was the only thing that would. i feel for ya with hot flashes – took a year and a half to go away but i still tell ya – go get B12 shots it really really helped.
goals – i had so many goals and dreams and ‘i can do anything’ thoughts after i came out of my recovery too – like i was gonna do a high dive off a cliff into the unknown of possibilities – but people kept tugging me back to keep my feet on the ground- they didnt understand me jumping into what they thought was ‘nothingness’ but what i could see was amazing and infinite. i still have goals dreams aspirattions – i still believe if i work towards some of them, something good will come out of it even if tis not what i had hoped – one of my dreams is to share a cup of java with a certain punk rock princess and talk about same experiences with recovery – see if i’m ‘normal’ haha. and to finally see this punk rock princess in concert! still trying.
October 16th, 2009 at 2:23 PM
I need to set up some goals for myself… like finishing cleaning up my room and basement!! Sheesh it’s just so hard to find the energy in the winter though :( Summer just doesn’t last long enough.
October 16th, 2009 at 2:42 PM
that was an awesome blog…I am doing the same thing…After many years of not knowing what I wanted to do with my life I finally found it. I am in the middle of becoming a professional photographer. I will be going back to school next year for photography. I haven’t been to school in 10 years so it’s a huge jump for me. YAY!!
Anyway love reading your blogs and have fun touring!
Lots of love
MEL! XD
October 16th, 2009 at 2:49 PM
i think i have told you a million times already in my little life but I love you Bif! you have helped me see soo many things, thanks for that.. thanks for being you grrl. I want to see all of those things for you Bif i pray they all come true..i know im working on a list of my own ^_~*** so wishes i could be at those shows, the cds will have to do until then** ^_^ BIG HUGS!
Silver xoxo
October 16th, 2009 at 5:11 PM
That’s a cool idea Bif; making a list. Ever since my stupid cancer, I kinda gave up my goals :(. I figured I probably won’t live long enough to complete them; cancer be damned >:(.
However, it’s the journey; not the destination, right!?
btw, about your bone density-stupid-menopause and fear of hockey; just get out there pumping more iron and with all your rocking around on stage, I’m sure you’ll be fine!
I still ride horses even though a fall might be more problematic than before; so fucking what!? haha We had cancer; we can do anything!! Rock on!! :) xoxox
October 16th, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Sweet!
I write down things I need to do in a day, but today I added ‘have fun’ and ‘be creative.’ I’m writing goals for the future and goals for the day! TODAY. Thanks for the further inspiration. Lovely said.
October 16th, 2009 at 9:58 PM
I loved the moment when it was realized that the cherry blossum is
perfect in each of its every expression. Know this as you rage against the machine.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Hey gurl! Saw u last night at Ryly’s – all thanks to my hunny Darryl who wants to try to make my dreams come true! I was the one who gave you the little white bear in support of breast cancer. You are my hero, and I love your music; you speak right to me when I listen to your music. My goal was to meet you and I got to! Lots of love, good karma, and all that jazzy stuff! YOU ARE MY HERO! You are tha SHIOT!!
October 18th, 2009 at 3:21 PM
bif, hope all your goals/dreams are realized. peace.
October 18th, 2009 at 3:54 PM
The only goal I have left is to see you in concert so I can have you autograph underneath the tattoo I already have of you so I can then have that tattooed on me.
Oh and to get a kick ass job despite my brokedness.
October 19th, 2009 at 3:45 AM
im sure u can do it u can accomplish anything !
you should write a book i would read it ! hope you come back to ontario always wanted to meet u!!
-Hannah
October 19th, 2009 at 4:58 AM
Goal on grrrl!!!! adds chilli to chocolate
No need to officiate in SA we r legal – tel ya fwends to marry here!! so, …. that’s 1 down many 2 go…
October 19th, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Just wanted to say you’re such an inspiration. Not sure where you get all your energy from to accomplish your goals, but so proud that you keep working towards them. You’ve battle tougher things, now you can conquer more!
And you’re more than welcome to crash at my house if you guys ever come back to st. catharines/thorold.
October 19th, 2009 at 6:58 AM
We too caught your show in Toon Town, made it to the front row this time! My wife, her girls and myself loved the show, we will attend every time your back in the flatlands, take care and keep kicking ass!
October 19th, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I feel super energized after reading this blog and ready to rock the week!!
Hope that you had a great weekend with the shows in PA and Saskatoon – my old stomping grounds!!! My Sister was so excited that you were playing in PA but she was already booked to run in the Nike Run Like a Girl marathon in San Fran! :( Sad that I missed out on these shows as well but I did get to see Scatterheart in Leduc on Sat!
Nice little list you got going on! You should def get out and skate – it is my absolutely favourite thing on earth to do – makes time stand still for me!! And don’t be worried about breaking bones, that’s what equipment is for and just don’t fall down!! =)
October 20th, 2009 at 1:39 PM
My only goal (and I will come up with a new one once this one is fulfilled) is to become a therapist, so I can help people through their problems. Going to school for it soon, already applied and I’m choosing classes next week. :)
October 29th, 2009 at 5:54 AM
Hey Bif,
I am a huge fan! I’ve resisted blogging, not sure why, but alwaysalwaysalways you speak to me. Yep, we both have titcancer too! Of course you find out how many survivors there are when you put yourself out there…Thank you for making the ugliness transparent. On November 6, I’ve survived 13 years …Woot Woot! The scars are a daily reminder of the experience but when coupled with your blog about goals….perfectly timed to nudge me to re-center. Current Goals…a ton, but a few… enrolled in grad school, helping my kid get a tattoo shop open…but right now… I reconnected with my creative being [it seem to have been stalled while bein a mom the past 21 years] entering the business world by investing my energy into a start up business called Everydayfascinators. They are handmade [yea, all by my hands] accessories made of beads and feathers. Colors can be custom but each are unique no two exactly the same. Thanks for the reminder to keep dreaming. Celebrate life! love and live often! How can I get a fascinator to you? In person of course, would be preferred ;) but any guidance would be appreciated. Keep writing.. keep fillin my heart and head! Peace, Your sister in survival, Paula