Three Peas In A Pod

Almost three years ago, Amy and Stephen started work at my office within a week of each other. I didn't like Stephen very much at first, but life had a different fate for us. The three of us became best friends and lunch buddies at work in a short amount of time.


Tomorrow is going to be a hard day... Stephen will say goodbye to go on his own adventure in a different playground. I will miss seeing him, having lunch with him, going for walks with him, having him around for me to ask questions whenever I can't figure something out, having his brilliance in making my work life easier, listening to him sing along to the radio when he thinks nobody can hear him (my favourite was Shania Twain's I Feel Like A Woman)... and yes, even times when I bicker back and forth with him.


His last day is tomorrow, but I'm writing about this today... because Amy has tomorrow off to study for an exam on Saturday. So, today is essentially the last day the 3 musketeers are together in the same sandbox. Below is a picture of us from today, taken by Harvey.

Happy 125th Bday Vancouver!

Today, the best city in the world celebrates its 125th birthday. I have been tired after work to do much lately; but today, I was excited to join in on the festivities at Jack Poole Plaza. So, after dinner, with my camera in tow... Sean and I made the trek on foot from Yaletown to the waterfront - it is quite a walk. We left around 7.15 and didn't get home till 10pm... on our feet the entire time!

There were bands playing, crazy soccer exhibitions, food carts of all flavours - a pizza cart, a dimsum cart, an Indian cart, a Mexican cart, and Mr. Tube Steak... if only I had known, we would've had dinner down there! There was even a giant birthday cake made with over 800 eggs by the culinary students at Vancouver Community College that was being served to everyone for dessert! Unfortunately, the line-up was too long, so we didn't get to try it.

On our way home, we walked by this street art, all in chalk... pretty amazing that it looks 3D in my picture! Thank you... whoever you are, for sharing your talent!

Apparently, there will be mini celebrations all year long! I'm looking forward to seeing Vancouverites having more fun out on the streets! Let's revive the open happiness that started during the Olympics!

Sushi To Snoozy

Today was not a good day at the office. I was working on some stuff that sent my head spinning, and ended up with a migraine for the last few hours at work.

Sean was off from work today, so on my way home I phoned to ask if he was making dinner. He said he had something cooking, but it involved ground beef and pasta. Immediately, I knew it wasn't what I was in the mood for.

I stopped to get sushi on the way home. Although it hit the spot... I still have my migraine, almost three hours after I have arrived home. I think that now, I'll have a glass of water and head to bed, hoping that the migraine won't be there when I wake up.

The Dark Side Is Calling

I can appreciate chocolate, but I've never been that woman that just loves it... I eat it when I get it, and I can stretch a box for months! I rarely would feel the need to buy myself any. Today, I did.

There's Always Room For Jello!

Today, I was craving crispy chow mein, so we ordered Chinese for dinner. When we opened the bags of food, I discovered something I didn't order - they gave us jello for dessert! I haven't had jello for the longest time... it was a welcomed surprise! I wonder what flavour it is... I am wishing for strawberry.

I am off to practice being a kid and play with my food... did I tell you I love how jellos jiggle? Anytime I get to play, I am transported to a mental happy place!

Be A Kid

Have a BIG chocolate chip cookie!!!

Do adults not have big chocolate chip cookies? If so, why not? Do we feel greedy for having such a big piece? Do we feel frivolous and irresponsible? Inconsiderate of others maybe? Or perhaps we don't feel deserving? I know I have had at least one or a number of different combinations of these thoughts at one point or another that keeps me away from that big cookie...

Perfect

Tonight, hubby and I are hosting our friend, Cathy, who's come to visit us from her romantic and fairytale-like village of Clayburn. She came with a bouquet of vibrant tulips in her arms... and they are the perfect hostess gift!

I read somewhere on a website that because they are not too elegant, nor too romantic, too big, nor too small, too plain, nor too bright; the tulip is always just right. They are like a favourite pair of jeans or mom's fresh-baked cookies in that the messages that tulips convey are ones of genuine coziness and comfort... in all of the right ways.

Thanks, Cathy!