in a place far, far away.

Do you know those places and moments in your memory that you think of and remember exactly how it felt to be there? It is such a vivid experience in your mind you remember even the most minute details of that day?

Well, this happens to be one of those places for me. It has been around 6 years since I last visited this place and it suddenly came in to my thoughts tonight. I remember ridiculously small details of life that day, almost as if I was just there yesterday. If I try, I almost feel like I am back there.
Does anyone else do that? Or am I just the odd one out with this ability which I can only desribe as awesomeness?

funky funky

Tonight I stumbled upon photoshop on my computer. I never have fiddled with it before so I gave it a go. I did this:I played around a bit more but got bored so I stopped. I figured this photo was worth a blog post. My creative-ness is unbelievable.

mememe

1. Are you taller than your best friend? I'm taller than most girls.
2. Do you have a favorite type of pen? I love fine tip blue pens.
3. Look at your planner for March 8th, what are you doing? not working! If it's nice I will most certainly be outside either running or hiking.
4. What color are your toenails usually? bright pink or nothing.
5. What was the last thing you highlighted? stuff I need to read out for the groups I am running at work on thursday and friday.
6. What color are the curtains in your bedroom? we have blinds.
7. What color are the seats in your vehicle? gray.
8. Have you ever had a black and white cat? yes.
9. What is the last thing you put a stamp on? to alberta student loan. Returning the money they so kindly lent me.
10. Do you know anyone who lives in Wyoming? no, but we used to go to the teton mountains and camp when I was little.
11. Why did you withdraw cash from the ATM the last time? today to give Brian the rent I owed him
12. Can you spell well? I have always prided myself in spelling. Spelling mistakes and context errors bother me. ex/ then vs. than, their/there/they're, a/an, I see vs. I seen (grrr).
13? Do you like Cinnamon toothpaste? I like it but I prefer that minty fresh clean taste.
14. What kind of car were you driving 2 years ago? I was being environmentally conscious and biking or bussing everywhere. Then I decided I got too sweaty and gross feeling when I biked everywhere so I made a not so environmentally friendly purchase.
15. Pick one: Miami Hurricanes or Florida Gators: It's too hard of a decision.
16. Last time you went to Six Flags? I have never been to six flags, but I have been to Canada's Wonderland, Disneyworld and Alton Towers (in England).. I rode every roller coaster.
17. Do you have any wallpaper in your house? Ha. No.
18. Closest thing to you that is yellow? scissors.
19. Last person you gave a business card? I don't have business cards. I guess I'm not that important.
20. Who is the last person you wrote a check to? I don't remember. I usually do everything over the internet or with cash.
21. Closest framed picture to you? Brian and my "we're having so much fun at the zoo" picture is above the t.v
22. Last time you had someone cook for you? my chef du jour cooked me chow mein tonight. However, I cut up all the veggies, the chicken and got everything out before he got home from school. I thought that was nice of me.
23. How many emails do you get in your inbox daily (excluding spam)? it varies with no rhyme or reason.
24. Last time you received flowers? I got orchids from the parent/infant group I volunteered for on my last day there on thursday due to my new job. They are still lovely :)
25. Do you play air guitar? not so much.
26. Has anyone ever proposed to you? nope.
37. Do you take anything in your coffee? I like lattes with some kind of sweet yumminess added to it.
28. Do you own any Willow Tree figurines? um, most certainly not.
29. Last person you spoke to from high school? Robin. I don't really keep that good of touch with those folks, I must admit. Other than facebook which doesn't reallllly count.
30. Last time you used hand sanitizer? I don't use that crap. It dries my sensitive little hands up. I used gentle soap and not too much. Plus, when you use that stuff it kills all the good bacteria too.
31. Would you like to learn to play the drums? I used to play percussion at the band I played in outside or school, after deciding to try someone other than the flute.
32. What color are the blinds in your living room? same thing. Blinds.
33. Last thing you read in the newspaper? how 'cracking down on drunk driving' is not working. Don't drink and drive people.
34. What was the last pageant you attended? is this a joke question?
35. What is the last place you bought pizza from? we made one with not enough cheese to really count on my side. The pizza store workers would laugh in my face if they saw it.
36. Have you ever worn a crown? yes, every time I visit the queen.
37. What is the last thing you stapled? work stuff.
38. Did you ever drink clear Pepsi? I don't drink Pepsi, or Coke for that matter.
39. Are you ticklish? only in situation places in certain situations. And no, I don't mean that in a dirty way.
40. Last time you saw fireworks? The weekend we came to vancouver to look for our apartment. It was that firework fesitval thing that happens in english bay.
41. Last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut? I have only ever had one. Benine and I split it from a grocery store because she insisted I try one. I will definitely try one if I ever make it to a real store of theirs.
42. Last person that im’d you, and you actually responded? Jessica, discussing running plans.
43. Do you have a black dog? negative.
44. Are you an aunt or uncle? Yes. I have the sweetest neice and a little ragamuffin nephew
45. Who has the prettiest eyes that you know of? Well that would have to be... me!
46. Last time you saw a semi truck? on the ferry.
47. What is the last song you belted out in the car? David Gray - Caroline. I love that song!

i would if i could

If I could be on a game show it's pretty safe to say 'Wheel of Fortune" would be my first choice. After all, it has stood the test of time (Gregg, 2008). All you do is spin a wheel, guess letters and try to solve an easy puzzle. Most players win at least some cash and have a good chance of winning a car or some awesome trip. Sign me up. Plus I'm a good speller, if I do say so myself, (cue Kip Dynamite voice) so I'd say, ya I'd definitely say that I'm pretty good, ya pretty good with words.If I was an American I might look into this further but since I'm fairly certain sure a landed immigrant living in Canada wouldn't stand a chance. Gosh darnit.

here comes the sun

It might not be shining over the city of Vancouver today but I know it's only a matter of time before summer is here.. and I can't wait :)

hmm

I don't know about you I'm pretty sure this might be the worst plot line for a movie yet. I WILL NOT be seeing it.

something new

On our travels today Brian and I decided to get a coffee for the road. My caffeine enthusiast boss recommended a place on 4th ave to me, she is convinced that it is better than the highly acclaimed Cafe Artigiano which has venues scattered around Vancouver. Four brothers started Cafe Arigiano and over time it gained popularity and they decided to sell it. One of the brothers wanted to start a new place in hopes that it would be more intimate and unique since their old business had become too big for what they wanted.

Point being, if you live in Kits or happen to be traveling through, the 49th Parallel is certainly worth a stop. We left the store with: my usual soy vanilla latte, a regular latte for Bri, one of their signature cups - the blue and brown motif is pretty much an automatic sell for me, and finally a pound of their "epic espresso" which was very reasonably priced. Needless to say, the won us over. I don't venture out to cafes very often as I have a great espresso maker at home and cannot justify spending $4 per coffee since usually places don't do the soy coffees to my liking, but if I do 49th Parallel is where you'll find me.

new adventures to be had

I have seen people doing this along the shores of Kitsilano Beach in English Bay and every time I think how fun it looks. A little google researching told me it's called 'paddleboarding'. I am going to try it this summer and see what I'm missing out on. I'm curious as to whether it is really hard on the back or not; it could be awesome on the core muscles which is just what I need or it could also wreak havoc on that darn slipped disc of mine. A short distance first time will provide some answers. I would like a partner though. Those big freighters might be intimidating out there all alone.

t.v times

It's that time again ladies. I think it is safe to assume that most of us are looking forward to that hour of pure entertainment when ANTM cycle 10 begins tomorrow night. I know I am. Luckily, our flight gets home at 5:00 so I will have plenty of time to make my nest on the couch consisting of my favourite pillow, my heat pad (to nurse my sick back), my festive christmas lights, my fire place, perhaps some popcorn, comfy pants and whatever else I choose to add to make the experience as ultimate as possible. Ah yes, TV brings me happiness. Will there be another Heather? I hope not.. Let's keep modeling to what it's really about shall we Tyra? Although I'm sure she'll conjure up some important lesson to preach to us young woman. What a role model she is for females everywhere. Or is it that she's slightly nuts? Search some clips from her talk show on youtube and you're sure to get your answer.