Touched!

Fun fact: Opera's Million Dollar Neighbourhood show has chosen Port Credit as one of its top 3 contenders. How about that?!!!

By total fluke I was told about this and by total fluke I went to the town meeting last night. I think my first thought was that it would be a great way to meet and greet...which it was...but to build my business. Little did I realize that this show, this event and this town meeting was way more important and way more special than I had given it credit for.

I want to start off by saying....I am in love with my neighbourhood. I am so so so proud to live in Port Credit. It's beautiful, clean, safe and full of beautiful, awesome people. I always felt the comradery among the citizens...just never really put my whole heart into participating. Last night my eyes were opened. The whole purpose of this meeting was so the producers could meet the locals, get a sense of what the people need....what Port Credit needs to flourish and thrive. This is the show's mandate. I was touched and moved by so many of the people who humbly shared their stories. I cried a little bit. I was embarrassed about my ignorance and upset that I couldn't be of more help until now. This meeting was also about wooing the producers to choose our village to be the center of this show. I think we did a great job. I can only hope that they choose Port Credit. My fingers are crossed and I am sending my love to the universe on the community's behalf.

I have made a decision to participate in any way that I can. In fact, I have made an even greater decision to participate in the show...if they'll have me. We have to fill out a questionnaire and submit it to the casting department. I have filled it out....not as someone who needs financial support but rather as someone who wants to help the community in the one way I know how....finding a home. Did you know that we have a wicked number of people in Port Credit....who don't have anywhere to live? It breaks my heart. Some of our oldest citizens are in such financial hardship....they are homeless and starving. Apparently we also have a surplus of aging retired people who are having less and less accessibility to the town because we are bit behind on the times...lack of accessibility. This show promises to help us fix these issues and to make Port Credit and its citizens...the best we can be independently and collectively. Doesn't that sound amazing? It does to me!!

So folks....even if you don't live in my hood....I ask you...please send your love, thoughts and well wishes to Port Credit in the hopes that we receive this absolutely amazing gift.

xo P