Uno

Well, not sure how well this is going to go, but I'm going to start writing a blog. I guess i should start by giving a very brief summary of who I am and what I'm up to. My name is Jonathan MacGillivray and I'm in mid-twenties. I spent the first twenty four year of my life in my hometown of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. I have a 21-year old brother and a 13-year old sister. I took a BSc in Human Kinetics with minor in Biology from St.Francis Xavier University and then went on to do a Bachelor of Education from STFX as well. My passion is sports, with a big focus on soccer. When I'm at home, I enjoy relaxing with my significant other (henceforth referred to as E), as well as playing video games.

In August of 2011, I was offered a teaching position in Fort Vermilion; a small town of 800 in northern Alberta,  only a couple hours away from the Northwest Territories border. It certainly was a big change. So that is where I'm currently at.

Not sure yet if I want to do something specific, or just general updates. My idea right now is just general 'hey, this is me, this is what's happening' posts along with me detailing all the new things that occur or that I try. You've heard of the phrase, " Jack of all trades, master of none"? My blog is called 'Jono of all Trades' because I'm always wanting to try new things. I want to be good at everything. I am super competitive, and I do not enjoy being below average. I have a very high ambition. One thing that I have heard out of a few of my physical education students that really grinds my gears is when they decide not to participate and when I ask them why, they respond with, "I suck at it." For me, that's more of a reason to play! It's an opportunity to get better at something! Why settle for the bottom or not knowing how to do something? That's like folding your hand in poker before you've even seen your cards.

I`ve found that since my last year of university, I`ve had lots of new experiences, tried new sports and I don`t expect to slow down! Coming to a new community has already exposed me to lots of new things and I know there will be more to come! Can`t wait to keep everyone updated.

Jon