Some time has past since I have posted last.  Life has been great.  I have been smoothly integrating into life in Victoria.  Steady shifts at a local cafe, work trade with a yoga studio and setting up future workshops.  I was watching everything unfold in front of me.  But what I was failing to fully consider, was that I was doing all of this illegally. So, I all too confidently crossed the border to pick up my car in Seattle. 

I spent a few days in Bellingham, enjoying life on my friends farm, hiking, and just taking a break from the city life.  Ready to head back north, I pulled up to the border only to find out that I was not going to be allowed re-entry back into Canada…..

Initially I was stunned, shucked, and a bit uneasy of my current situation.  A back pack with a few sets of clothes meant that all of my possessions where now in Canada.

It looks like a past mistake had caught up to me and with a lack of a work visa, I will not be allowed re-entry until some matters are cleared up.  

So the long process has begun and I am fully dedicated to getting myself back to Canada, no matter what it takes.

Old Pardigm belief systems could easily make me get completely down on myself and take this as another case of bad luck.  But I am seeing this as yet another valuable lesson in life.  It feels like I had to take care of legal matters before I could truly settle in Canada.  Learning to be thorough and follow through with the fine details is now stuck in my head and will stay with me for years to come. 

I do feel like I have dropped the ball a bit with the people I care about in Victoria, but there is nothing I can do about it now.  All I can do is send my love and support from the outside.  It looks like I can be in the states for a month, maybe a bit more, but I will be heading back into Canada as soon as I am cleared..

dsc02033Sometimes mountains must be crossed to get to the other side…

On a brighter note, my brother and sister-in-law just gave birth to a beautiful boy, Nicholas.  Can’t wait to meet him!!

Also, Kevin and AnnMarie of Renegade Health have loved up my recipe book!  A new version, colored, redisigned, and full of life is ready to ship!!  Please contact Franksfinest@gmail.com for more info.  Also, a 6 recipe dvd package is available!  Details to come…