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Finish the Sentence: Montreal

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A wild week in Montreal, my first visit of what would turn into a half dozen over the next 18 months. My adventures were centered around the marriage of two friends, leading to big nights out and a wonderful wedding. There’s also the folks I met on a later trip. People define my Montreal, both the locals and the visitors I met.



David
I am inspired by: Love
I regret: Not validating my soul enough
Today I am grateful for: My growing family

Linda
I am inspired by: People who are true to themselves
I regret: That I never got a university education
Today I am grateful for: Being part of a supportive, loving, dynamic family

Liz
I am inspired by: People that follow their dreams
I regret: Not following my heart
Today I am grateful for: Landing in Montreal safely


Sita
I am inspired by: Audrey Hepburn
I regret: Not having sex with twins yet
Today I am grateful for: You

Dave
I am inspired by: Sunshine
I regret: Not taking some time off along the line to do nothing
Today I am grateful for: All these people

Graham
I am inspired by: My nation
I regret: One night
Today I am grateful for: Where I am


Naomi
I am inspired by: Active environmental change
I regret: Not speaking French as well as I should
Today I am grateful for: My own self-directed life change, and the strength I have

Orion
I am inspired by: Learning and travel
I regret: Not learning more languages
Today I am grateful for: The people I have around me as friends

Grandma
I am inspired by: My family, when they're happy and in peace
I regret: What's going on, the wars, the killing, it's getting worse not better
Today I am grateful for: Everything. I thank God for what I have. There are so many sad people around, I wish everyone could be happy.


Joel
I am inspired by: Everyday, there's always something
I regret: Giving up piano
Today I am grateful for: Meeting people on this planet who are on the same wavelength as me, it meams that I'm not alone

Kara
I am inspired by: Life
I regret: Not learning from my mistakes
Today I am grateful for: Family

Chuck
I am inspired by: People who do community work
I regret: Being a non-flyer, not being fluent in French, and not being a good swimmer
Today I am grateful for: My children being happy, it took alot of effort!


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