When the Job Ad Asks for Everything — and Offers Very Little

 I saw a job ad today. It listed everything you could ever ask for in a childcare professional: years of specialized experience, multiple certifications, trauma-informed training, cultural competence, leadership skills, organizational abilities, creativity, innovation, communication excellence, and — of course — passion, compassion, and commitment.

It also listed the wage: $26.74/hour for 21 hours a week.

This isn’t an attack on the organization. I believe they care. But this is what the sector has become: underfunded, over-pressured, and leaning too heavily on the emotional labour of people — mostly women — who are expected to carry the world on their backs for less than a living wage.

WorkforceNOW, Indeed, all these job portals… they depersonalize the process. They treat people like code, resumes like algorithms, and humans like checklists.

It feels hopeless sometimes. You spend years gathering experience, volunteering, educating yourself, and still — it’s never enough. Or it is enough, but only enough to be underpaid and overworked.

What does “inclusion” mean if it doesn’t include the workers themselves?

To the Ones Who Can’t March: I See You

  To the Ones Who Can’t March: I See You.

By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

I see you.

I see you hurting, exhausted, and just trying to survive — too tired, too poor, or too sick to come to the rally.
I see you wondering if it even matters, if anyone will ever really fight for us — or if it’s just more noise no one listens to.

You’re not alone. I feel the same way.

For over ten years, I’ve tried to get help. Real help. Dignified help. And it never came. All I got was judgment.

“It’s your fault,” they say.
“Your fault for working too hard.”
“Your fault for having a baby.”
“Your fault for being sick.”
“Your fault for saying no to Big Pharma, even though you saw what it did to your mother.”

They blame us for everything.

We’re punished for being too old to qualify for student jobs, but not old enough for a pension.
Punished for being born here, but not qualifying for the supports offered to newcomers.
Punished for not being able to prove we’re Métis, and not being First Nations either.
Punished for not dying, for staying alive, for “existing wrong.”

They say:

“We worked hard for our money — we’re not giving it to lazy losers who sit around all day.”

But they don’t see the truth:
We worked hard too. We still are. We survived trauma, illness, heartbreak, homelessness, and hunger.
And now we’re just asking to live with dignity — and they call that laziness?

This is why many of us don’t rally. Because we’re too busy just trying to breathe.

And yet, we have to keep trying.
Even if no one changes the rates.
Even if they don’t listen.
Even if they call us names.

Because someone out there might read this and realize they’re not alone.
And someone else might stop and finally understand that this system is broken, and it’s breaking us.

If you can’t march — I march with your voice in my heart.
If you can’t shout — I’ll write it for you.
If you can’t speak — I see you. I hear you. You matter.

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#ISeeYou #EndPovertyBC #DisabilityJustice #WeDeserveBetter #ZipolitaSpeaks

The Crisis of Substance Use in a Disconnected World

 Here’s a fully written blog post based on our ideas

When I think back to the 60s and 70s, I’m reminded of a world that was far from perfect but one where people seemed more connected to each other and their work. My parents ran a gas station and truck stop, and I remember seeing the long hours they put in. Back then, people often turned to uppers and downers—prescription pills that helped them work longer or catch a little sleep when they could. It wasn’t ideal, but it was a reflection of the pressures they faced.

Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing similar struggles but on a much more destructive scale. News reports talk about fentanyl being manufactured in Mexico while meth remains the drug of choice for many. These substances are devastating communities, and it’s hard not to feel like we’re witnessing the end of the world as we know it. How did we get here?

A History of Coping Mechanisms

For decades, people have relied on substances to endure grueling work conditions. Back in my parents’ day, truck drivers and laborers often turned to stimulants to stay awake during endless shifts. It wasn’t uncommon, and it was often accepted or even encouraged in certain industries.

Today, the substances have changed, but the reasons behind their use often remain the same. Many people still use drugs to cope with economic pressures, isolation, and despair. But now, the stakes are higher. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are far more potent and dangerous than anything we saw in the past, and they’re leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Billionaires and the Disconnected Economy

While these crises play out, we live in a world where billionaires hoard unimaginable wealth. They build rockets, buy islands, and live lives of unimaginable luxury, while the people who grow and harvest our food toil in the fields for poverty wages. How can we call this progress when so many are struggling just to survive?

This disconnection is at the heart of the problem. The rich and powerful are so far removed from the realities of everyday people that they fail—or refuse—to see the suffering their actions perpetuate. Meanwhile, workers at the bottom are left to bear the brunt of economic inequality, often turning to substances to numb the pain.

The Root Causes of Disconnection

What we’re seeing today isn’t just a drug crisis; it’s a crisis of disconnection. Globalization and technological advances have made us more isolated than ever. Instead of communities coming together to support one another, we’ve built systems that prioritize profits over people.

This disconnection extends to every part of our lives. We’re disconnected from the people who grow our food, from the labor that powers our economy, and even from our own communities. It’s no wonder so many people feel lost and turn to drugs as an escape.

Substance Use as a Symptom of Inequality

Substance abuse is often treated as an individual failing, but it’s really a symptom of a much larger problem. When people are overworked, underpaid, and cut off from meaningful support systems, they’re more likely to seek escape—whether that’s through pills, alcohol, or more dangerous substances like fentanyl.

The rise of fentanyl and meth is a glaring example of how inequality drives addiction. In Mexico, these drugs are often manufactured and trafficked by those with no other economic opportunities. The people using them are often victims of the same systemic failures, trapped in cycles of poverty and despair.

A Call to Reconnect

So what can we do? First, we need to recognize that these problems aren’t isolated. They’re symptoms of a system that prioritizes profits over people. We need to reconnect—with each other, with our communities, and with the workers who keep our world running.

Support local farmers. Advocate for fair wages and better working conditions. Push for policies that address the root causes of inequality, like affordable housing and healthcare. These are small but meaningful steps that can help us rebuild the connections we’ve lost.

Conclusion

It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face. But documenting these moments, reflecting on how we got here, and sharing our stories can make a difference. We can’t change the past, but we can work toward a future where people are valued, communities are strong, and no one has to turn to substances just to get by.

What kind of world do we want to leave for the next generation? It’s up to us to decide.

Top Ten Reasons to go to College @NEC_Vancouver

Top Ten Reasons to go to College

1. Become More Knowledgeable About Your Culture – Learning the real history and accomplishments of Indigenous people is sometimes sad but ultimately liberating.

2. Learn More About Your Favorite Subject - You’ll gain access to professors who have advanced degrees in their subject and can teach you more about psychology, ecology or astronomy.

3. Build Self Confidence – As a college student completes more courses and finds those areas to excel, a strong sense of self becomes more evident.

4. Expand your Brain Power – Dive into subjects such as maths and English to develop pathways in your brain on how to think in many different ways.

5. Enhance Employment Opportunities - In today’s employment market ever more jobs prefer workers with post-secondary credentials and these jobs often offer better work conditions.

6. Enjoy Your Life – Almost half of Canadians live paycheck to paycheck and an education is the biggest factor in building job security, a good credit rating and personal savings to do the things you love.

7. Set an Example for Your Children – Want your children to have a college education? Probably the best way to encourage this is to set the example by taking some college courses yourself.

8. Gain Independence - The transition to living on your own can be much less stressful and more gradual as you build your skills in a college program.

9. Meet Different People and Make New Friends - College is a great opportunity to make new friends and meet new people who have both similar and different backgrounds from yours.

10. Increase Your Social Network - College friends and acquaintances can create a valuable network you can utilize for years to come in your career and social life.

VISIT THESE LINKS FOR MORE INFO
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NATIVE EDUCATION COLLEGE
Phone: 1 (604) 873-3772
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Address:
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Drop By In Person Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

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Help the Oil Sands Workers Go Green!

ALL HANDS ON DECK!!

We have all heard about the high employment and the stress that everyone is going through as we transition from Fossil Fuels to Solar & Wind and other "truly renewables" (NOT LNG!! LFG!)

Anyways, here's a great video (SEE BELOW) and great idea of how we can turn things baby around.
Take all these hard working bright workers and help them go green.

If they are like me at all, who worked in the agriculture and labour industry they will be fabulous at this. They could be our heroes.

Now I am not so sure about the mass production of anything.

Thinking too big got us into this mess.
My idea is a solar panel on every roof. 

 And for that we are going to need a lot of educated skilled hard working people.

So let's get going. Everyone around the world is already ahead of us.

Let's get everyone on board," IT'S ALL HANDS ON DECK!" like the video above states. Let's start training and going solar.
We have a ton of catching up to do, but I am sure we can.




Laid-off By Oil Sands, Alberta Trades Seek Solar Relaunch

Boilermaker Lliam Hildebrand admits he's been living a "double life."

The Victoria native grew up enjoying Vancouver Island's natural beauty and developed a passion for the environment. But unable to find work in his desired field of renewable energy, he applied his training for years in what may be the most controversial industry on the continent: Canada's oil sands.
"When I entered the trade, I didn't have any understanding of climate change and the impact my trade is having on the world," Hildebrand said. "But that awareness has been growing within me and our society."

So Hildebrand rolled up his sleeves and built a non-profit oil sands-worker-led initiative called 'Iron and Earth' -- and on Monday, he and a cadre of other oil workers launched it at a press event in Edmonton.  

 Earlier this month, Hildebrand attended the GLOBE sustainable business summit in Vancouver. His idea won encouragement from other attendees David Suzuki and Canadian Labour Congress president Hassan Yussuff, and according to those present caught the attention of Canada's Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna. The federal Liberal government has promised to invest significantly in clean energy this year.

The go-green training concept comes at a tough time for the oil industry. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers has said that some 100,000 jobs were lost in 2015 due to low global oil prices.

 Read more here! http://thetyee.ca/News/2016/03/21/Oil-Sands-Solar-Relaunch/
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http://www.ironandearth.org/

Iron & Earth
http://www.ironandearth.org/
http://www.ironandearth.org/take_the_pledge 
Iron & Earth is led by oilsands workers committed to incorporating more renewable energy projects into our work scope. We created this organization during the spring of 2015 when oil prices started to fall. We were losing work and conversations about needing to diversify our energy grid was dominating our lunch conversations on the job site. This moment acted as a catalyst for us to realize our shared vision for a sustainable energy future for Canada - one that would ensure the health and equity of workers, our families, communities, economy, and the environment. We founded Iron and Earth as a platform to engage in renewable energy development issues, and to empower us to advocate for an energy future we can be proud of creating. Our membership has since grown to include workers from a variety of industrial trades, including boilermakers, electricians, pipe fitters, ironworkers, and labourers.

http://www.ironandearth.org/

"A company called Iron & Earth is asking the provincial government to help support its Solar Skills campaign, a project that aims to train 1,000 electricians from the oilsands sector to install solar panels on 100 public buildings, making their skills marketable across the energy sector.

“Now is definitely the time to be launching this organization,” said Iron & Earth founder Lliam Hildebrand, who came up with the idea during lunchtime discussions with fellow oil workers who felt oil and gas tradespeople could become the workforce behind Alberta’s renewable energy sector.

“My dream is that one day I’ll be able to go to my union hall and have a renewable energy job to choose from.”"
http://edmontonjournal.com/…/oilsands-workers-call-on-alber…#

Iron and Earth from Iron and Earth on Vimeo.

http://thetyee.ca/News/2016/03/21/Oil-Sands-Solar-Relaunch/

'Iron and Earth' officials, from left to right: boilermaker Joseph Bacsu from Gunn, AB; boilermaker Lliam Hildebrand from Victoria, BC; electrician Adam Cormier from Cornerbrook, NFLD. Photo by Mychaylo Prystupa.

Did you see Al Gore's Ted Talk- the one where he tells us "We Can Win this!"
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2016/03/al-gore-on-climate-change-were-going-to.html




We didn't make it in 2014 but let's see what these people can do in 4 years. http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2016/03/lets-try-again.html
If you look on this page there are some great videos
http://www.fouryearsgo.org/solutions/




This man makes some interesting statements about connectivity in regards to solar, saying we will connect it like we connect to the internet. Listen.



http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2015/11/we-must-restore-balance-its-about.html
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2016/02/the-crystal-ball-is-answer-to-solar.html
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2016/02/for-sake-of-humanity-lets-all-unite.html
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2016/02/micro-algae-its-really-crazy.html

Whooshh- The Salmon Rollercoaster!! #SaveTheSalmon

Ingenious idea to help Salmon! Like Salmon Rollercoaster. Check this out!




How a Cannon Could Save the Wild Salmon Population
Read more: http://nationswell.com/salmon-cannon-helps-upstream-migration/#ixzz40SLjLZsk

Printscreen from video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSBS2F9VXaE

The advent of hydroelectric dams has disturbed the crucial upstream migration of wild salmon for years. But a company called Whooshh Innovations aims to change that.

Their Salmon Cannon is derived from technology originally designed to assist apple and pear pickers in Washington’s orchards. The “cannon” is really just a tube lined with a “soft material [that] creates a seal around them, generating a vacuum effect that transports [the fish] through at 11-22 mph.”

Protecting the precious cargo is a system of baffles that keep the salmon from banging into the sides of the tube. The end result — launching the salmon upstream and up to 30 feet in the air — has passed safety tests at multiple sites.

Read more: http://nationswell.com/salmon-cannon-helps-upstream-migration/#ixzz40SL94300

http://nationswell.com/salmon-cannon-helps-upstream-migration/


http://www.whooshh.com/fish-passage1.html

POWERFUL MESSAGE- Change Your Ways!!

“It is a powerful message,” says Cst. Paul walker with Abbotsford Police. “You have a group of people in our community that sees the stuff that’s happening firsthand, they know people involved, they take their own initiative and create this video that speaks powerfully to the lifestyle that people enter and the consequences of it.” http://globalnews.ca/news/2468561/watch-abbotsford-police-lend-support-to-local-hip-hop-artists-anti-gang-song/


Inspired by true events, this song tells the story of a young man who is lured into gang life.
Download Links:
Original: https://www.mediafire.com/?35z79k36mk...
Censored: https://www.mediafire.com/?adc1b9t1ki...

Written and performed : Saint Soldier
Music production : DJ Hark
Cinematography : Ravi Gill
Editor: Paul Alamwala
Story Concept: Shane Brar, DJ Hark, Saint Soldier

Starring:
Puvey Binar - Lead role
Jesse Gill - Opposing Gangster
Sat Combow - Father
Cathy - Mother
Jashan Saggu - Younger brother

A special thanks to the rest of the cast and crew for your effort and commitment to completing this project.

Management Contact: charlie@sorawtalent.com
Artist Contact: saintsoldierhiphop@gmail.com

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GO ON, TELL US WE'RE WORTHLESS!

This is so honest, please share widely so we can enlighten everyone and call for change! You could just take  the word "female"  and it all applies here in Canada, sadly! :( And we are supposedly so advanced, fair and democratic, and add "indigenous" and to it, that's the truly Canadian version :( :( :( .  

Let's change it! Vote this election! Let's Change Canada and make it a place we are proud of.  Vote Green!!


"Poem by Agnes Török on the news of a new Conservative budget. Based on experiences of living in Britain under austerity as a young, queer, unemployed, female immigrant student - and not taking it any more."



GO ON, TELL US WE'RE WORTHLESS!


More info on:
www.agnestorok.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Agnes-...
TW: https://twitter.com/AgnesTorokPoet

New video up now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHIFY...

Filmed and edited by Perry Jonsson
facebook.com/PerryJonssonArt

Part of Loud Poets collective
www.loudpoets.com
https://www.facebook.com/LoudPoets

Full Poetry Collections on
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AgnesTor...

Music:
"What I see" by Robbero, remixed by Perry Jonsson and used in accordance with it's Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) CC Licence.
http://ccmixter.org/files/Robbero/50733

New - I Heart Granville Island Website

Hey Everyone, I just wanted to share the new blog I made.  It's called "I Heart Granville Island" and I am really happy with my new idea.

I hope you will check it out! I am working really hard on it and I hope it's a huge success. But I need everyone's help. I want to share how wonderful Granville Island. I hope to get all the businesses and artists to let me make videos for them and then share them there.

That's where you come you, I need you to share the blog/videos/info so we can tell all the wonderful people around the world what a super special place Granville Island is. Will you help? I thought you would. :D Thanks!!

Check it out here!
http://iheartgranvilleisland.blogspot.ca/

How's the water? Listen!

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2013
zipolita@gmail.com
http://zipolitazstudioz.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/#!/zipolita @zipolita
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Listen to this great video!! It helps put things in perspective! :D


About this video- Youtube
In 2005, author David Foster Wallace was asked to give the commencement address to the 2005 graduating class of Kenyon College. However, the resulting speech didn't become widely known until 3 years later, after his tragic death. It is, without a doubt, some of the best life advice we've ever come across, and perhaps the most simple and elegant explanation of the real value of education. We made this video, built around an abridged version of the original audio recording, with the hopes that the core message of the speech could reach a wider audience who might not have otherwise been interested. However, we encourage everyone to seek out the full speech (because, in this case, the book is definitely better than the movie). -The Glossary

Life Goes On & Money is Not the Object!

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2012
zipolita@gmail.com
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/#!/zipolita @zipolita
http://gplus.to/zipolita Google+



If money were no object...What would you do with your life? Are you doing it?


Finally I am. When I was young I remember a time, I think I was nearly 14 or so, and I wanted a pair of Lee jeans. My father had passed away when I was 11, and my mom had gone through terribly tough times. She could not afford to get me the jeans I wanted and I had to have a cheaper brand which made me unhappy.

I remember it being dark and cold and wet and we were walking, it was winter. We had moved, my mom had not learned to drive, (yet-she was in her 40's but she would :) )  and we had to go get the groceries, and I was just a grumpy teen with an attitude. I remember saying to myself, "I'm never going to be poor, never!!"

Life went on.  I really disliked school, I couldn't wait to finish. All I wanted to do was art, but I was told I could not do that and I better think of something esle. I hated math and science and that made me want out of school even more because I did very poorly in these subjects and it gave me a terrible attitude :(. 

Life goes on. I manage to graduate and I take any job I can get. They are labour jobs, on farms and in factories. It's all about the money, I work at horrible jobs and hurt myself with long hours (tendonitis) so that I can bring in the $1000 check every two weeks so that I can buy stuff...but I'm not happy.

Life goes on. I save my money.  I have quit my job, I go to Mexico for 3 months and travel. I see the life I think I want but I can't get it because I think I don't have the money and now can't do labour work because my body is broken.

Life goes on. I go to college because everyone says it's the answer. Inspite of canceled programs and delays I graduate from a photography program. I get my dream job on a cruiseship- it was my dream but I quickly realize it has a darkside. Instead,  I go to work for a mapping corporation, working ridiculous long hours and graveyards to boot. I'm sick mentally because I don't sleep and all I think about is the money and paying my bills.

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita ©1995

Life goes on. I lose my job. Downsizing. I'm devastated. I escape. I travel and do photography. I'm healing. I'm making art.  I am happy!

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2000

Life goes on. I take web design so I can share my photos and hopefully sell them online. There's a dot.com crash and my program seems useless. My life seems pointless.

Life goes on. I go to Mexico and try to do web design there. There's a fire, my camera burns when my cabana burns in big fire in the town I'm staying. In a strange way it's a cleansing.  I meet someone, I'm in love. I have new dreams and hopes where previously I was at the end of my rope. I learn to paint. I paint many many watercolours. I am creating and I am happy!

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2001

Life goes on. I go home, I'm offered a job for a lot of money in the states. I turn it down, I want a baby. I'm nearly 40. The man in Mexico offered to have a baby with me. I go back, 9/11 happens. There's no people or work in the town where I want to live with my partner in Mexico. The relationship ends. But I get God's greatest gifts, I get pregnant. I go home to Canada. I'm super happy. I'm creating but in a whole new way ;) LOL :D

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2002

Life goes on. I am poor in money. My mom is happy but unhappy, she knows the struggle I am in for. I am naive. I think it can handle it. It's a good attitude but hard times will take it's toll. But still I am happy.

Life goes on. I struggle. But I have my child and I am happy! We are learning and creating together. 

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2002

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2003

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2004

Life goes on. I have a friend that helps be the father figure for Angel but neither he nor her father can help me financially. I am on my own. I am poor in money but rich in health, love and family. 

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2003

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2003

Life goes on.  I lose my mom. She always had my back. I am very lost for awhile..a long while.... True friends and family rally around me. My child inspires me and creativity helps me thru.  I count my blessings,  I am rich in creativity, love and family.

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2007

Life goes on. I learn that family is the most important. I learn to re-focus. I learn the value of the simple things in life. I want to share these simple things with my child. I realize all the wonderful things I have to be grateful for. Miracles happen and I am blessed when Angel's father helps so  I can travel to Mexico for the winter. I take her on a journey to discover her culture, country and language We live  by ourselves in  a room we rent from our friends and live very simply and are happy! 

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2008

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2008

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2008

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2008

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

  Life goes on.  A small amount of money from my mom's estate allows Angel and I to travel to Mexico again so she can connect with her dad and learn more of the language, culture and country. We spend another winter.

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2009

Life goes on.   My child is my muse. I take tons of photos and teach myself to make slideshows and videos. I learn to blog and share my thoughts and ideas.  I take a few free courses and  I learn everything I can on the internet. It's a huge library full of positive energy if you seek it. I learn about Social Media. I learn about so many things, gardens, cob houses, sustainability, education, how the outside world affected my life and why things happened. How people are uniting to change the world. How Social Media is causing and creating that change. How there are many people like me. I watch alot of videos. I learn to make a lot of videos. I am creating, I am blogging, I am sharing.  I am happy!

Life goes on. I am 50. I am riding my bike around Stanley Park, enjoying the gorgeous forest and fresh air. I am giving thanks to God and all the positive powers. I am appreciating all my experiences (the good and the bad and giving thanks ) when I meet someone who will teach me to paint oils. I am blessed. Positive feelings and creativity envelope me all while I struggle but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am Rich in creativity and spirit.

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Life goes on.  I get some web design and social media work. I sell some paintings. We go pack away all our things and go WWOOF'ing. (Work on an Organic Farm in exchange for food and shelters.) We have really interesting experiences. True life experiences. Some really great, some not so great. We learn to accomodate and I demonstrate these skills to my child. We are rich in togetherness, health and knowledge of sustainability. We are rich in community and learning the skills to values others difference and to compromise and get along.

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Life goes on. We return to Mexico for the 3rd time, there has been a hurricane, the town has recovered but there are few tourists. There's no one here but we love it, we get to know all the locals. Many remember us. It's like coming home.  I help people with videos, websites and social media so they can tell the world all is well and to come and vacation in their paradise.  I build and awesome portfolio and pay it forward many times. We are poor in money but we are all poor in money together and yet we are Rich in Spirit!!  

Life goes on. I'm happy. I am creating all the time. I am helping others, sharing with others and they are sharing with me and they are happy. I am realizing I am not poor, I am rich. Rich in creativity, in happiness, in health. Things are happening. Things are getting better. Miracles are happening...everyday.  I realize I am richer than the richess (money) people. 

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Photos by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Life goes on. I realize I want a little cob house, raised bed gardens, a composting system, a pop bottle green house. I pray and project. I am going to make it happen. We are going to have a dog, cat, a few chickens and some rabbits. We live by the ocean and eat fresh fish. This is where I want to live, this is where my child wants to live. We have an adopted family and life is simple and full of love and generousity.  I want to share my knowledge with all my family and friends here and everywhere. I want to be self-sustaining and to share this knowledge.  I want money to "NOT"  be the object.  

Life goes on.  It's has taken me nearly half my life, 50 years (as I plan to live to 108 ;), to figure out - Money is not the object. We live a very simple life with our friends in Mexico. We are blessed with miracles. My child and I have a new motto "This is the best day ever, and tomorrow will be even better!" We are rich and money is not the object and SHE KNOWS IT! Do your kids know it? Do you?

Life goes on. I am doing what I want!! And money is not the object.


P.s. One thing in this video that caught my eye is it shows Burrard Bridge, I've walked that bridge hundreds of times. Too funny :D
Related links :
Adventurez in Mexico http://adventurezinmexico.blogspot.mx/

Zipolita's Web Design & Social Mediaz  http://zipolitazwebdezign.blogspot.mx/

Zipolita'z Paintingz http://zipolitazpaintingz.blogspot.mx/

New Solar Lighting Idea!!

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Finding Balance

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Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

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Hi Everyone, So you may have noticed that things look a little different around here.

I am joining all my blogs together, so it's like a website.

Why? you may ask.

I am seeking balance. I'm tired and I have a bad cold. I've been blogging alot and building my Tina'z Social Media Workshop. It's alot and then I take care of my little girl, who I homeschool, 24/7.

So the way I plan to do it is blog 1x a week on each blog, as some of my blogs get neglected, and they shouldn't. Also I need to make time for my Workshops. So this is my way of having my cake and eat it.

It's a beautiful day here today in Vancouver and I am going to see someone I love dearly who is in the hospital. 

Another way of finding balance. I haven't seen this person in over a year. They will be 90 soon, I can't put this off.  Shameful, but she moved and well there's been alot of other factors, we moved, we had colds, we had lessons, no money, but everything is coming together and I am really looking forward to our Adventure today!!

I appreciate a little prayer and positive thought from you for our journey and for my loved one please! Thanks, that's helps.

Okay so stay tuned, as I find balance and share all the things I love and cherish and hold dear to my heart with YOU. Have a great day! Big hugs all!