Anyhows, on Sunday I went for cocoa with Leanne to Bean Around the World on Cornwall yesterday afternoon. We sat and talked for a bit which was nice. The snow is so peaceful and tranquil. Unfortuately, most Vancouverites cannot drive in it, especially without experience or snow tires. Warnings say stay off the roads!
I met up with Danielle for dinner and we went to the Cactus Club on Robson Street for dinner. I had my usual Jack Daniels burger (Homer drool...) with fries. I had not had fries in a few months and they were tasty! I have been craving a Vera's Burger Shack barbecue burger, but J.D. will have to do.
We went back to her suite at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel and watched the Simpsons, Family Guy and War at Home. All good bets. Her bed was so comfy, I did not want to leave! But with no PJs and it is always good to wake up in your own bed. I wonder if her flight will be able to leave Vancouver.
On the previous weekend last Saturday, Michael, Lola and a few other good samaritans of the newly formed Free Hugs Vancouver collective went down to Robson Street in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery to proudly initiate the very first Free Hugs Campaign. It was originally created by this guy (video on YouTube) who started the idea. He was shut down by security on a shopping promenade, but he started a petition to get it going again with over 30,000 signatures.
So, now there is Free Hugs movements all over the world.
The Free Hugs Vancouver went for about 4 hours. It started out slow. People were skeptical. Many responded with, "What's the catch or gimick?" and "What company do you work for?" or "What product are you giving away?" Eventually, people caught on, including a woman who gave a hug from her father on the other side of the world (it was his birthday). Another guy said he had a terrible week and could really use a hug. I am going to try and go to the next one, which will be at Granville Island.
More adults need to hug more often in the world--with friends or even strangers. People hug so much when they are young, as adults we are obsessed with this 2 feet of personal space and do-not-enter my boundary area. I am lucky to have a circle of friends who hug upon meeting and parting.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Winter Wonderland
So, I officially have the day off due to snow of 20 to 40 cm from a period of constant snow fall from Saturday evening until Monday morning. I was getting ready for work and had a thought of, maybe I should phone first. Sure enough, no one was at work. Thank goodness I did not bus out and try to go all by my lonesome self!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Whistler and Sunday Dinner
Wooo... still cresting from the awesome weekend. I have awesome friends. I am so lucky to have such a great circle of people of diverse interests, education and quality of life. People I consider family.
A group of us went up to Whistler this weekend to rent a 4 bedroom, 3 level condo in the Upper Village for Amanda's birthday. I met a great group of wonderful new people. We had dinner at Tapley's Pub Friday evening. We went into the men's washroom because we were told there was female porn over the urnial. There was, but there was no male porn in the women's bathroom. We complained, but the boys said they created the shrine and that the women staff need to create one for the men. Then went to Buffalo Bill's to shake shake our booties. I could not believe the circling predator sharks there. The ambiance and music were great. But the young bucks and old men that suddenly appear in your face, grinding you with their cheesy pick up lines are unbelievable. Once guy said to me, "Are you old enough to be in here?" They were so aggressive and would not take a simple and polite, "No." for an answer.
Saturday, we made brunch and hung out around the fireplace. We went into the village and walked around. We had lunch and drinks at Citta's Bistro in the Village. Luckily, Citta's had hot man sexy pics in the women's washroom. Not as much nudity though--still very good. I was sad to discover that my favourite clothing store Willy's was gone forever. I guess the rent was too much to bear. A clothing store like that would do well in East Vancouver.
In the evening, we cooked potluck. Amanda made a delicious apple and coconut crumble dessert. A few more friends dropped in to join us. We played Backgammon, Jenga, and Uno. Marvelous! We did plenty of soaking in the hot tub throughout the weekend.
On Sunday, we went for brunch at Function Junction at a simple cafe next to Lordco. Drove back to Vancouver and I was home by early afternoon. I was relaxed and stress-free, completely back on top of my game and ready to take on the world (or at least calculus).
Sunday evening, a another group of us went over to a friend's on the North Shore for dinner. Lianne cooked up a feast of roast chicken and veggies, vegetable casserole, scalloped potatoes. We brought wine, appetizers and apple caramel dessert. Three days of glorious gluttony. We finished off the evening with dancing in the living room.
Listening to: Madonna - Sorry
A group of us went up to Whistler this weekend to rent a 4 bedroom, 3 level condo in the Upper Village for Amanda's birthday. I met a great group of wonderful new people. We had dinner at Tapley's Pub Friday evening. We went into the men's washroom because we were told there was female porn over the urnial. There was, but there was no male porn in the women's bathroom. We complained, but the boys said they created the shrine and that the women staff need to create one for the men. Then went to Buffalo Bill's to shake shake our booties. I could not believe the circling predator sharks there. The ambiance and music were great. But the young bucks and old men that suddenly appear in your face, grinding you with their cheesy pick up lines are unbelievable. Once guy said to me, "Are you old enough to be in here?" They were so aggressive and would not take a simple and polite, "No." for an answer.
Saturday, we made brunch and hung out around the fireplace. We went into the village and walked around. We had lunch and drinks at Citta's Bistro in the Village. Luckily, Citta's had hot man sexy pics in the women's washroom. Not as much nudity though--still very good. I was sad to discover that my favourite clothing store Willy's was gone forever. I guess the rent was too much to bear. A clothing store like that would do well in East Vancouver.
In the evening, we cooked potluck. Amanda made a delicious apple and coconut crumble dessert. A few more friends dropped in to join us. We played Backgammon, Jenga, and Uno. Marvelous! We did plenty of soaking in the hot tub throughout the weekend.
On Sunday, we went for brunch at Function Junction at a simple cafe next to Lordco. Drove back to Vancouver and I was home by early afternoon. I was relaxed and stress-free, completely back on top of my game and ready to take on the world (or at least calculus).
Sunday evening, a another group of us went over to a friend's on the North Shore for dinner. Lianne cooked up a feast of roast chicken and veggies, vegetable casserole, scalloped potatoes. We brought wine, appetizers and apple caramel dessert. Three days of glorious gluttony. We finished off the evening with dancing in the living room.
Listening to: Madonna - Sorry
Thursday, November 16, 2006
You Are My Sunshine
Well, I officially miss the sun and warm weather. Mind you, I am adapted to the gray and rain. Calculus is difficult. I did not realize how stressed I have been for the past month and a half until I barely made it through this week. School, work, and trying to find a new place to live is one gigantic barrel of monkeys.
Last weekend, I had a blast going ice skating with a group of people at Kerrisdale rink. I felt like we were Peanuts skating around and around. Even the music was retro--80s music and The Beatles that probably played on casette tapes that had not been changed in 20 years. Afterwards, a few of us went to Chill Winston in Gastown for a round of drinks. Not a bad place, but the menu was not very enticing. However, I heard it is great for weekend brunch.
Tonight should be good though. A group of us are heading down to Doolin's for their Four Year Annivsary Party. I could really blow off some stem and laugh with a good group of people. I just have to make it to the weekend for our getaway for a friend's birthday. Are we there yet?
Listening to: The Beatles - Hey Jude
Last weekend, I had a blast going ice skating with a group of people at Kerrisdale rink. I felt like we were Peanuts skating around and around. Even the music was retro--80s music and The Beatles that probably played on casette tapes that had not been changed in 20 years. Afterwards, a few of us went to Chill Winston in Gastown for a round of drinks. Not a bad place, but the menu was not very enticing. However, I heard it is great for weekend brunch.
Tonight should be good though. A group of us are heading down to Doolin's for their Four Year Annivsary Party. I could really blow off some stem and laugh with a good group of people. I just have to make it to the weekend for our getaway for a friend's birthday. Are we there yet?
Listening to: The Beatles - Hey Jude
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Bah-Humbug!
Well, last year the Christmas crap was in the stores the day after Halloween. That I can handle. But this year, it was up and ready to roll early October. I was flabbergasted to say the least.
I was at the mall yesterday, puttering around looking for boots when I stopped dead, perked my head up and thought, "Is that a Christmas tune?". I checked my date log, yep, today is November 10th. Hmm... I asked the staff about the Christmas songs and she replied that many customers were complaining about it.
Nothing like the corporations and shopping chains to get the Christmas consumerism ball rolling early--Buy More Stuff!
Listening to: Matthew Good - 21st Century
I was at the mall yesterday, puttering around looking for boots when I stopped dead, perked my head up and thought, "Is that a Christmas tune?". I checked my date log, yep, today is November 10th. Hmm... I asked the staff about the Christmas songs and she replied that many customers were complaining about it.
Nothing like the corporations and shopping chains to get the Christmas consumerism ball rolling early--Buy More Stuff!
Listening to: Matthew Good - 21st Century
Friday, November 10, 2006
Here Comes the Rain Again
Blah, I hate canker sores. I use to get them years ago when I was in a stressful relationship. I do not think I have been stressed as of late, other than the make-up calculus mid-term. That means another mid-term and final exam to go!
Well, there is the part about trying to find a new place to live. Slim pickins' in Kitsilano and everything is either very expensive for a one-bedroom or No Pets. What's a girl to do? You read in the media about poor folks being evicted on Xmas because building owners want to renovate and charge sky high rents. You just never think it is going to happen to you. Not too mention, people who put down a measley down payment and expect a renter to pay the mortgage at $1,000 per bedroom.
On a side note, I started mingling in the dating scene again. It has been so long, I have to really analyze siutations to figure out whether or not I am being flirted with. "Is that a line?" and "Are you hitting on me?". Amongst other things, my Gaydar is completely off. I cannot tell if a guy is Metro or Gay these days.
Last weekend, a group of us went Cosmic Bowling. It was such a blast! I had not been for a few years. I used to go often before my body was ravaged by a few car accidents. The muscle tension and knots hold me back (no pun intended). Yoga will help though, I should drop into a class this weekend. Hopefully, by spring I will be able to be more active.
Tis' the season of rain and gray in Vancouver. Oh wait, there's wind today too. Today is my stat holiday for the long weekend. Everyone else is getting Monday off. Kind of wierd, but it was set by the head office in Toronto at the beginning of the year. I just have to make it through the next month of math homework and tests, work, and then there is Christmas fun! *Santa, Santa, Santa... Presents, Presents!
Listening to: Eurythimcs - Here Comes the Rain Again
Well, there is the part about trying to find a new place to live. Slim pickins' in Kitsilano and everything is either very expensive for a one-bedroom or No Pets. What's a girl to do? You read in the media about poor folks being evicted on Xmas because building owners want to renovate and charge sky high rents. You just never think it is going to happen to you. Not too mention, people who put down a measley down payment and expect a renter to pay the mortgage at $1,000 per bedroom.
On a side note, I started mingling in the dating scene again. It has been so long, I have to really analyze siutations to figure out whether or not I am being flirted with. "Is that a line?" and "Are you hitting on me?". Amongst other things, my Gaydar is completely off. I cannot tell if a guy is Metro or Gay these days.
Last weekend, a group of us went Cosmic Bowling. It was such a blast! I had not been for a few years. I used to go often before my body was ravaged by a few car accidents. The muscle tension and knots hold me back (no pun intended). Yoga will help though, I should drop into a class this weekend. Hopefully, by spring I will be able to be more active.
Tis' the season of rain and gray in Vancouver. Oh wait, there's wind today too. Today is my stat holiday for the long weekend. Everyone else is getting Monday off. Kind of wierd, but it was set by the head office in Toronto at the beginning of the year. I just have to make it through the next month of math homework and tests, work, and then there is Christmas fun! *Santa, Santa, Santa... Presents, Presents!
Listening to: Eurythimcs - Here Comes the Rain Again
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