Monthly Archive for November, 2009

I want

Published on November 30, 2009 in Thoughts. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

To be passionate!

I got to hang out with a great group of people at Transcend Coffee tonight!  It was the Movember wrap-up for our little team and supporters.  It’s not too late to donate…

But it was just really great to hang out with Poul, James, Andrew, Brendon, and Mel at the end.  Just listening to everyone talk about the things that they are passionate about makes me passionate!  It makes me want to go out and work hard and live my dreams!  And that hard work isn’t even really hard work when you are passionate.

I mean, nobody loves every minute of every day, but be content with what you have.  Be content with the morning sunrise and the evening sunset.  Be content with your morning coffee.  Be content with your evening wine.  Be content with the community that surrounds you.  Be content with you who are and what you do.

Be passionate!

::SAdamson

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Battle of Alberta

Published on November 24, 2009 in Biking and Life. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

It’s back…

This time it’s legal!

In order to help me raise money to fund my 2009 cyclocross campaign, I have a autographed frame pack from United Cycle to give away!

It includes:

  • Framed Battle of Alberta picture signed by Sam Gagner and Mikka Kiprusoff (value $210)
  • 2 West Edmonton Mall Choice Passes (value $70)
  • United Cycle gift card (value $20)

Help me to raise funds for my 2009 cyclocross season, and this awesome package can be yours!  All you have to do is fill out this form and correctly answer who is the current Canadian National Cyclocross Champion.

Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.

10% of all funds raised will also be donated to my charity of choice, the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Payment can be made directly by joining the Shaun Adamson Supporters Club or by filling out the form indicating the number of tickets you want and I will send you payment request.


Thanks for all your support!

And a big thanks to United Cycle for the frame pack!

::SAdamson

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In trouble again

Published on November 24, 2009 in Life. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .

My blog gets me in trouble again.  It’s been a while, so I guess it was bound to happen…

The raffle that I was trying to administer to raise funds is apparently illegal in Alberta.  Who knew??

So for now, keep dreaming about the Battle of Alberta framepack…

  • Framed Battle of Alberta picture signed by Sam Gagner and Mikka Kiprusoff (value $210)
  • 2 West Edmonton Mall Choice Passes (value $70)
  • United Cycle gift card (value $20)

And I will figure out how to make this work out for everybody, legally!

Sorry for all the trouble…

::SAdamson

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Enjoy what you do

Published on November 18, 2009 in Thoughts. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Or do what you enjoy.  Either way.

As I’ve been trying to figure what the heck I’m supposed to be doing with my life and what I want to be doing, this thought has creeped into my mind again and again.

I’m reminded of one of my posts from a few years ago after my last Science and Religion class with Denis Lamoureux.  He asked what you would wake up at 5am on a Saturday to do for free.  And if you can get somebody to pay you to do that, awesome!

More recently, I remember when I was writing a paper and studying for my anatomy midterm that was the next week.  I just wanted to study anatomy!  Weird.  I mean, it was hard, but I was just enjoying it.

Also at school, last year I was smiling as I was writing my Applied Endurance Training final.  I may not have studied as much as I could have, but I was happy writing an exam!  When does that ever happen?!?!?  It was at that moment that I knew I wanted to be a coach.

One of the blogs that I sometimes read, Permanent Style, questioned Patrick Grant on dressing well, where he says:

So few people get any joy out of getting dressed in the morning these days. It’s a shame because it can be a very pleasant, slightly introspective pause in your otherwise hectic schedule: ‘I’m just going to take 10 minutes and find the right tie to go with this shirt.’

Interesting.  Amazing how just thinking about and getting dressed in the morning can be an exercise in joyfulness!

What about your morning coffee?  How big is your smile on your first sip of that perfectly brewed cup?

Poul Mark of Transcend Coffee went from being a lawyer to opening a coffee shop.  I think they also have the most educated staff of any coffee shop!  A lawyer, a red seal chef, an engineer, among others…  Talk about doing what you enjoy!

Do you enjoy great food?  Do you enjoy cooking?  Food and cooking and serving and eating with friends can bring great joy.

I know these are all things that put a smile on my face.

Life isn’t always easy and full of gumdrops, but the things that bring you joy are often the things that get you through each day.

Enjoy what you do.

::SAdamson

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Think about it

Published on November 17, 2009 in Biking and Thoughts. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

I don’t necessarily agree with everything in this video, but when I saw I just thought it was really unique in how it was done and what it’s saying.

I just like thinking about things…

::SAdamson

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Business

Published on November 13, 2009 in Thoughts. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Are you supplying a product that you have a passion for?  Are you filling a demand?

Or are you making money?  Does it matter as long as it puts dollars in your pocket?

Just thinking out loud…

::SAdamson

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I guess you are

Published on November 6, 2009 in Biking and Life. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

No way!  I was kidding when I kept saying I broke my hand…

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I wasn’t even going to go for an x-ray if Mark couldn’t get me in really easily.  I mean, really, c’mon!

I wanted to cry.  Though not from pain, but because I figured that I couldn’t race provincials this weekend and the next few weeks were being called into question.  And all because of the stupidest crash in the world?!?!?  Who the heck crashes commuting to school?!?!?

I don’t even know what to do with myself now… I’m actually sick of the tv… I didn’t think that could happen…

But life does go on.  Good luck to everybody travelling to and racing in provincials.  Keep the rubber side down.  I’ll be thinking of you.

Check back for the plans for the rest of my season.

::SAdamson

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Sponsor Spotlight: United Cycle

Published on November 5, 2009 in Biking. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

I have to thank United Cycle for helping me out amidst all their expansions!

UnitedCycleUnited Cycle has helped me a lot over the years.  I joined their race team in 2001 and have ridden many Trek bikes from them over the years.  They have employed me for 3.5 of the last 5.5 years.  Just a strong, family-owned business.

Thanks United Cycle!  You help make everything possible!

::SAdamson

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Are you for real?

Published on November 4, 2009 in Biking and Life. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

I’ve been lying on the couch, sick, since leaving work early on Monday… no good at all!

But it really started last Thursday night.  Friday was ok.  Saturday was good.  Sunday was even better.  Until I hit the start line of Terrascape’s Beans ‘n Barley…  I couldn’t get my legs warmed up and feeling good, my throat and lungs were burning.  I pulled out early to prevent making myself more sick.  Dang!

And when I was finally on my way to school tonight, I managed to crash; I broke a spoke in my front wheel and hit my hand really bad.  I walked back home and decided that I didn’t feel like going to class anymore.  I was going to be late and I could study more for my exam tomorrow.

All this after my arm finally got better from some painful tendonitis I got from the races in Maine.

Geez…

I guess that means things can go uphill from here!

::SAdamson

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Movember

Published on November 2, 2009 in Life. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

I have decided to join a global movement that is bringing much needed attention to prostate cancer.  I’m doing this by growing a Moustache this Movember, the month formerly known as November. My commitment is to grow a moustache all November and I am hoping that you will support my efforts by making a donation.  The funds raised go directly to Prostate Cancer Canada.

What many people don’t know is that 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to afflict Canadian men with 25,500 diagnosed and 4,400 dying from the disease each year.

Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved.

To make a donation, you can either:

•    Click this link http://ca.movember.com/mospace/220001/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account , or
•    Write a cheque payable to ‘Prostate Cancer Canada’, referencing my Registration Number 220001 and mailing it to: Prostate Cancer Canada, 145 Front Street East, Ste. 306, Toronto, ON M5A 1E3, Canada.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Prostate Cancer Canada will use the money raised by Movember for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.

For more details on how the funds raised from previous campaigns have been used and the impact Movember is having please click [HERE].

Thank you

::SAdamson

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