The ten hour flight felt unusually long, I didn’t recall it being that long the last time. I ate, dosed off for a while, read Vogue’s September 09 issue from cover to cover, peed, read the inflight magazines, made faces at the baby from across the aisle and then checked... [view entry]

I’ve been home for a little over a week now. I sat at my little corner at work today and looked out to the water and mountains, reminiscing about my trip – I used to be grateful for the view. It’s beginning to feel like I never left and that... [view entry]

I’m currently on vacation in Europe and this month also marks my seventh year in Vancouver. To celebrate, I’m highlighting a few things I’d miss about Vancouver if I moved away: I work in Gastown, so I’m there a lot. Gastown has changed a lot over the years and continues... [view entry]

I’m currently on vacation in Europe and this month also marks my seventh year in Vancouver. To celebrate, I’m highlighting a few things I’d miss about Vancouver if I moved away: I love the West End. I have t-shirts that prove this. I live in the West End, a neighbourhood... [view entry]

I’m currently on vacation in Europe and this month also marks my seventh year in Vancouver. To celebrate, I’m highlighting a few things I’d miss about Vancouver if I moved away: The 9 O’clock Gun like the O Canada Horn is another unique Vancouver soundmark. It’s a 12-pound muzzle-loaded naval... [view entry]

I’m currently on vacation in Europe and this month also marks my seventh year in Vancouver. To celebrate, I’m highlighting a few things I’d miss about Vancouver if I moved away: I know as a local I’m not supposed to like Robson Street, but I’d still miss it if I... [view entry]

I’m currently on vacation in Europe and this month also marks my seventh year in Vancouver. To celebrate, I’m highlighting a few things I’d miss about Vancouver if I moved away: I didn’t do the Grouse Grind this summer, I meant to but laziness got the best of me. I’ve... [view entry]

I’m currently on vacation in Europe and this month also marks my seventh year in Vancouver. To celebrate, I’m highlighting a few things I’d miss about Vancouver if I moved away: I’ll miss Stanley Park the most of I ever moved away! I think every city should have a ‘Stanley... [view entry]

I’m currently on vacation in Europe and this month also marks my seventh year in Vancouver. To celebrate, I’m highlighting a few things I’d miss about Vancouver if I moved away: The O Canada Horn is one of those things that’s uniquely Vancouver. Everyday at noon, The horn blares out... [view entry]

My mom is a member of the West End Seniors Network, an organization that provides social, educational and recreational programs to seniors in the West End. Remember when I said I wasn’t sure what my mom does with her time? Well, she spends a lot of time at Barclay Manor... [view entry]