My Favorite 13 of 2013

Leave a comment January 14, 2014 drworobec

I’ve compiled a list of “My Favorite 13 of 2013”. These are the top thirteen new things/gadgets/devices that have improved my day-to-day life and made things slightly easier, slightly more straightforward, and slightly better this past year.

I am sharing this list with you because I am a “convincer”. I am the person who goes to a movie with you and convinces you that it was great. I am the person who convinces you to try sushi. I am the person who convinces you to register for a half-marathon. I don’t take no for an answer and I can be very persistent; some call it stubbornness, I call it stick-to-itiveness. Perhaps I will convince you that some of these things can improve your 2014 in small ways too.

Here they are, from the least to the most expensive. You can click on the links to learn more:

1. Cozi online calendar.

2. ING‘s no-fee chequing account.

3. Songza.

4. Lara bars.

5. BlenderBall wire whisk ball.

6. Olay Pro-X microdermabrasion kit.

7. Spiral slicer.

8. A snow shovel with a metal wearstrip.

9. Crossfit lifting shoes.

10. Video baby monitor.

11. Vitamix blender.

12. iMac desktop computer.

13. Hot tub.

These are all consumer goods and services, all First-World items, and mostly middle-class attainable. You can be sure that I feel lucky to have these things, and I don’t take my good fortune for granted.

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What’s on your list?

The Blogs of 2013

8 Comments December 31, 2013 drworobec

I’ve been trying to think up a post just for you.
I’ve been wracking my brain and my mind ’til I’m blue.
It’s not that original, but perhaps have a screen:
I call this ‘The Blogs of 2013’.

I wrote about wheat, teens, and Crossfit of course,
About Tara and Jenny and housecleaning remorse.
Resolutions and friends and raising a kid,
JK and Father’s Day and the Tough Mudder I did.

My ‘I am a Chiropractor‘ post, wow, was it shared,
I got 5000 reads and some tense web-based glares.
I rowed a half-marathon, I got a new dog,
Momstown reached out and I began to Guest Blog.

I went to a conference, I talked about time,
I can’t find a word to make ‘stereotype‘ rhyme.
I told you about the garbage man and my Summer of fun,
About Phoenix and kid’s menus and loving to run.

A ‘Millionaire’s Family‘, a 6am crew,
Social media, over-gifting, and a topic taboo.
A thank-you to patients, a birthday just passed,
A statement on polish, and please call me ‘Ash‘.

My emotions were pouring when the flood got a post,
But to see what we raised floored me the most.
I talked about babysitting and Sunday at 3,
About my new clinic and about pregnancy.

But the reason I do it, and what I love the most,
Is to see the power I can have with one single post.
I know that you’re reading, the stats show me it’s true,
I hope that you see that I appreciate you too.

So please, keep on reading, and give me feedback,
My blog, it is growing, and I think it’s on track.
It’s my words from the heart and authentically me,
And that really is what I hope you can see.

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I’ll be Home for Christmas

2 Comments December 24, 2013 drworobec

Yes, it’s true! It’s an Alberta Christmas for us this year. We alternate Christmases between Sundre, Alberta and Burlington, Ontario; Alberta Christmases always make me feel peaceful and nostalgic. I hope the holiday season is safe and happy for you as well, and filled with memory-making with your loved ones. Merry Christmas!