Brenda Jefferies, Review Editor

Okay, I admit it. I’ve been stuck in a rut.

Thanks to my crab-like Cancer tendencies, I cling to order and predictability – which means that routine and repetition suit me just fine. Usually. Lately, though, it’s been a little too routine, if you know what I mean. I get up and do the same thing every morning, eat the same things for lunch every day, watch the same TV shows and wear the same clothes. I’ve even had the same cold since December. Even walking with Lucy the Superdog means taking the same old routes (not that she minds one bit).

Fortunately, I have one of those unique jobs that really doesn’t let me get too comfortable for too long. And just as February rolled around, I found myself signed on for some very fun events that surrounded me with interesting people.

Last Friday, I helped out with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association’s dream home draw, which meant a trip to the west Mountain. (And if you think Waterdown is a hotbed of development, you wouldn’t believe the number of new homes under construction in that area.) The festivities, which also included Ward 8 councillor Terry Whitehead and Tiger-Cats legend Angelo Mosca, provided a sunny spot in an otherwise drab winter day.

One winner’s life was changed forever and another 13 lucky ticketholders took home some great prizes, but the real winner was the CHHA, which raised $750,000 to provide programs and resources for people who are hard of hearing.

As if that wasn’t enough excitement, the Waterdown Lions invited me to their annual ComedyFest on Saturday night. I’d never been to this particular event, and now I’m wondering why. The program featured three very funny comedians who were not shy about interacting with an enthusiastic audience (just ask the lady from Greensville in the front row), and it was nice to see so many familiar faces enjoying a night out right here in town. And again, it was all for a good cause as the local club supports the Lions Foundation dog guides program, the Red Cross, CHOICES, the Salvation Army and many other organizations and projects.

Next up will be the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce’s gala awards night on February 25, which this year takes place at the Carlisle Golf Club. It’s always an honour to cover the ceremony, which recognizes local business leaders for their contributions to the community.

In March, of course, is the Rockton Dinner Theatre, a perennial Jefferies family favourite.

And then spring won’t be far behind, along with a slew of school events, baseball season, Relay for Life, Canada Day…the list goes on.

We’ll be so busy, I’ll be wondering where that rut went.