Peter and I were fortunate to be guests this weekend at the wedding of our friends Chris and Laura. It was a fabulous time of celebrating these two special people, as well as getting to see a lot of dear friends that we haven't seen much since we left Victoria a year ago. On the… Continue reading An Orchard and a Wedding
Tag: Homesick
A Rainy Tuesday Bachelorette Update
It's a grey and rainy day so let's begin with this picture of the rhododendron bush in my parents' backyard. Don't you feel better now? I spent a lovely weekend in Vancouver, getting to see some friends I've missed. I love that city. I get so excited from the moment I hit the outskirts. There's… Continue reading A Rainy Tuesday Bachelorette Update
City Kid in the Country
I like to think of myself as a versatile person. I am decently well-travelled and have been from a young age. I have eaten strange things and smiled politely about them. I have slept in cars, in planes, on floors, and in closets. I can adapt. So when Peter and I were trying to decide… Continue reading City Kid in the Country
Looking for the beautiful…
I'm no photographer. I just take pictures. And even that's a relatively new endeavour. I have a decent but not at all fancy camera and lately I've started using it a lot more. I'm learning a few things. When I first moved to the island, more than 7 years ago, I would wander through Chinatown… Continue reading Looking for the beautiful…
Weekends go by so quickly…
Even now, when I'm in this stage of my life without a normal work week, weekends still stand out bright and then pass away just as fast. I'm feeling better but still in recovery. Still popping those Tylenol and keeping a Halls in my mouth most of the time. This weekend saw the triumphant reunion… Continue reading Weekends go by so quickly…