Reunited and it feels so good...

I've been fighting a flu all weekend, but mustered up enough energy to check out a movie with my Movie Club last night. It was our first movie with the 3 of us in over a year, and although I wasn't feeling 100%, it was so good to see a movie with the other two-thirds again.

Dahn and Michael did their usual movie chatting/giggling throughout the movie and as usual, I stuffed my face with popcorn. It was awesome!

We saw The Fighter staring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. It was fantastic, and the acting was amazing. Highly recommend.

Project 365 Day 2

Wow... 2 days straight... I'm right on track!!

Today's photo was taken as I went out to pick up some groceries in Yaletown. It was a gorgeous day today and I'm glad I got to enjoy it even if only for a short time.

Project 3.6.5.

Picture 2/365

All is quiet on New Year's Day

I’ve taken some time off of the blog, but today is January 1st, 2011 and it’s the start of a brand new year.

2010 had a lot of ups and downs. It started off with the most amazing party Vancouver has ever thrown. The Olympics took over my life for the month of February, and I’m so glad I blogged about them, as I probably would have forgotten some of it if I hadn’t.

The year ended on a bit of a quiet note. We had a small intimate dinner party at a girlfriend’s place and I was home in bed alone by 1:30. That’s right… I said alone. There are so many things I would love to write about my breakup in September, but I think I might come off as a bitter, jaded, cynical ex-girlfriend if I do. Instead, I will focus on my future instead of the past. I will try to stay optimistic instead of negative, and I will not use this site to beat up on guys.

I will however say that I finally deleted the ex as a Facebook friend today. I couldn’t handle his status updates; each one felt like a slap in the face and I felt like I was using his profile to stalk him. I have to admit, in the few hours since we’ve been de-friended, I feel as though a weight has been lifted. It’s only Day 1, but so far, I think it was the right decision.

Anyway…

Onward and upward…

2011 is the year I will start dating again. Don’t think I’ll blog much about it, as I really wouldn’t want some guy blogging about my date with him. If things go particularly well, he might get a mention at some time in the future, but for now, some things need to be kept private. If there’s an exceptionally funny or interesting story, I might mention it with some bogus names.

In the mean time, I will be continuing with my (amateur) photography, and in doing so, will do my best to post a new picture everyday. I'm going to call it Project 3.6.5.

Yikes! That’s 365 pictures! Hmmmm… well I’ve got to start somewhere.

Today’s picture, (1/365), is of my Christmas tree. January 1st is typically the day a lot of people take down their trees, but I love the way the lights look so much, I just have to give it a few more days.

Project 3.6.5.

Picture 1/365

Also included today is a montage picture of events in my past year. Every picture was taken in 2010 and include:

• 2 of the men I love most in this world: my nephews, Beckett & Nolan turned 2.

• Olympics.

• Olympic Gold.

• Celebrations.

• Friends.

• New Friends.

• Photography.

• Births.

• Gardening.

• Vegas.

• Boating.

• Horseback Riding.

• Birthdays. Lots of 40th’s.

• PNE.

• Wine.

• Movies.

• Concerts.

• Curling.

• Christmas.

• Love.

Happy New Year everyone!!

Beautiful World

On my walk home tonight, I was eavesdropping on the two girls in front of me. Listening to them bitch about work and boys and some party they went to last night.

And then, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, one of the girls said, "God, I can't wait until I leave this Shitty world!"

Seriously.

That's what she said.

It didn't sound like a suicidal threat, just a comment. But I was shocked... Sure, this world isn't perfect, but the good definitely outweighs the bad.

Just watch one sunset from English Bay and you won't need any more convincing.

photo by Duane Storey

I love this world and plan on staying as long as it will have me.

Pride Parade

With a crowd of over 500,000, in 2009, the city closed down its busiest shopping street and the Vancouver Pride Parade route was extended to accommodate the crowds. On Sunday August 1st, 2010, the Parade route will once again travel down Robson Street.

The parade begins at 12:00 noon, Sunday August 1st at Robson and Bute, heads West down the hill to Denman street, follows Denman to Pacific and Beach Avenue and finishes at the Sunset Beach Festival Site.

To accommodate the parade floats, exhibits and hundred of volunteers, Robson Street west of Burrard, and Thurlow Street between Robson and Nelson will be closed from 8am-3pm on Sunday, August 1st.

See www.vancouverpride.ca/parade-route for more information.

Life is Precious...

Last week, the most tragic of accidents happened; a friend and his wife, (a beautiful couple) lost their almost 2-year old baby boy and his Grandma in an incredibly unfortunate mishap.

I won’t go into the details, as much has already been written about the incident and the family, but my heart has been broken and I have cried many tears about this for the past week.

I just wanted to use my blog to pass on some information:

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday July 16 at Richmond Country Club beginning at 4pm. No formal service will be held but Eulogies will be at 6pm. All are welcome.

Also, anyone wishing to contribute to the memorial fund, call Pinnacle Bank in Tennessee 615-690-4002 speak to Michael Lindseth or go to PayPal to make a donation in memory of Jeannine and Logan Pereira.

One Hundred Years

July 12, 1910 – The day my Granny was born.

Wow!

Today would have been my Granny’s Hundredth Birthday. Unfortunately, she didn’t live to see it; we lost her just over 2 years ago… But I still remember thinking back then as she neared her 98th birthday, that she was going to make it to 100. I figured she’d get a letter from the Queen and the Governor General, and even get mentioned on the local news.

I can’t even begin to imagine to think of how the world has changed in the last 100 years… she lived through two World Wars, the invention of the TV, robots, computers, cell phones, Insulin, the Iron Lung, digital cameras, Penicillin, the helicopter, atomic bomb, microwave oven, Tupperware, Velcro, credit cards, artificial heart, bank machines, post-it notes, liposuction, iPods, the internet and Quantum physics to name just a few…

Think about it… none of these things existed before she was born. When she was growing up, she didn’t have a car or a telephone. Not sure about electricity, but it’s very possible she didn’t have it as a child either…

I would love to travel back in time for a day just to see what her life would have been back then... not easy, for sure, but simple. Quiet. Modest.
I can’t even imagine a day where I’m not checking my computer, iPhone, email facebook etc just to stay in contact with the rest of the world. My Granny had none of that growing up, and she survived just fine. I don’t think a lot of young people today, (I SOUND like my Granny!), could survive without their toys and gadgets… but it would be fun to watch them try!

Happy Birthday Granny!!!

WALKER, Norah Elizabeth July 12, 1910 May 22, 2008 With great sadness we say goodbye to our Mom, Norah, who passed away on May 22, 2008 at the age of 97. Norah was predeceased by her husband, John, and granddaughter Ceci, in 1999. She is survived by her loving family: Patrick Walker (Jackie), Janet Walt (Ken), Sheila Walker (Grant), and Connie Dymianiw (Randy); grandchildren Tim (Davina), Chris (Amy), Tomarra, Chenoa (Jason), Jesse, and Jon; and great-grandchildren Christopher, Parker, Alicia, Chloe, Gio, and Markus. Norah was born in Toronto, raised in Saskatoon, and worked for the CNR before her marriage to John in 1939. Mom and Dad lived throughout BC raising their family until they settled in Victoria in 1957. In their retirement they travelled extensively, enjoying RV life, numerous hobbies, and family gatherings. Mom was an avid weaver and spinner for many years, even when she lived in The Lodge at Broadmead. In her 8 years at The Lodge she received loving care and attention from the wonderful staff on A1, for which the family are very grateful. A special thanks to Dr. Christopher Morrow and emergency staff at VGH whose kindness and understanding helped mom in her last hours. Donations may be made to The Lodge at Broadmead or a charity of your choice. A family celebration of Norah's life will be held at a later date. You were the best Mom and we'll miss you so much... thanks for the wonderful memories!