MOG #20: Knocks of opportunity

It's nice to know if you reach out to someone, they will reach right back for you. Such is the case with Mike; we were friends in high school and managed to keep in touch when we went to the same university. Such a passionate person, with big goals and even bigger dreams- a true go getter. Always a lovely surprise to run into this guy and he's one of my favourite people to have coffee with. If you know him - you can't help but be affected by his optimism, or practicality. What a great testament to mankind he is. Enjoy a well said MOG from a well spoken guy. 

It’s amazing how there are 1440 minutes in every single day and each one presents an opportunity. It’s also amazing how so many people let so many of these minutes pass by without recognizing the opportunity that presents itself.

Over the last 5 months I lived in Hong Kong as part of my semester abroad. I was blessed with so many opportunities along the way that I started to appreciate these precious minutes more. Obviously there are the big opportunities like having the chance to live in a new country, experience a new culture, try new foods, and meet incredible people. But what I didn’t think about was what the country was really made of. I had the opportunity to donate my bedding to a homeless person that needed it more than I did and I had the opportunity to take part in traditional Chinese dinners with my new roommate. Most of all though, every moment I stepped out of my room was an opportunity for me to better myself, to grow up, to change, to experience, but most of all to broaden my perspective. My opportunity to travel gave me the opportunity to get to know the world from a different perspective and ultimately gain much more appreciation for the people and places on this planet. For that, I am grateful.

My opportunity did not end when I came home though. I moved in with 5 new roommates which gave the me opportunity to meet new people, and new friends. I have new classes at Brock and this has given me the opportunity for a fresh start.

Everyday we are blessed with opportunity whether we know it or we don’t. For this, I am grateful.