I won't deny that it's been yet another long stretch of time since I last updated. Who knew that a relaxing work term at home could be so packed with activities and long hours at the office!
Unfortunately, my memory doesn't serve me quite as well these days, but I'll try to recall as much as possible from Thanksgiving weekend. Festivities kicked off on Friday night after I left work early in order to make the traditional holiday dinner for my family. The table was missing a turkey, but nobody complained in the presence of a succulent ham baked in pineapple juice. Slices of ham, accompanied by large helpings of salad and yams ensured everyone's tummy was stuffed. Of course, there was still room for a delicious dessert of hot chocolate mousse! After dinner, I had the pleasure of driving to the airport to pickup our guest for the weekend.
Global warming certainly had positive effects for the rest of the holiday, with sunshine peeking out from every corner of Vancouver. It glowed upon Granville Island, where we spent the Saturday exploring the various shops and market. At night, we went to the travelling Cirque du Soleil show - Delirium. It was the first time I'd attended one of their performances where live music took center stage alongside the dancers/performers. Costumes enhanced the visual effects, which gave flow and created a story to link the musical acts together.
On Sunday, after a stroll along Ambleside Beach we indulged in freshly baked strawberry rhubarb pie and apple pie at the Savary Island Pie Company. I was told about the store by my colleagues at work, and was eager to sample its offerings! It certainly lived up to its reputation - the entire time we were there, a steady stream of customers came in and left with all different kinds of pie.
The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying food and then saying goodbye as the toll of the work bell rang.
This past weekend was mostly spent shopping - either for groceries or stuff around the house - with a sushi dinner and a trip to the movies on Saturday night. Usually, I stick to the North Shore for sushi since there are so many restaurants to choose from, with good quality food for cheap. Until now. I went to a place across Metrotown called Sushi Garden with a few others and gorged myself on yummy inventions like crab-and-papaya sushi and smoked-salmon-and-yam sushi. You'd think such concoctions would leave your wallet weightless, but it was quite the contrary! I'd definitely recommend going there if you have an adventurous appetite for Japanese food.
After the sushi, we went to see the much-talked-about The Departed. My apologies to those who were told by me that Kevin Bacon is part of the star-studded cast, I meant Mark Wahlberg. Regardless of the mix-up, I believe you will enjoy the flick as long as you enter the theatre with an open mind. Before I went in, I was told by numerous movie buffs that I would find the blockbuster disappointing because I had seen the original Hong Kong version. Since I was determined to be entertained, I made sure to give the film a clean slate, and as a result, was properly satisfied with the Martin Scorsese interpretation. The plot is filled with familiar twists and turns, punctuated with jokes at appropriate moments until the abrupt ending. Yes, it's rather sudden, but necessary because this movie (I'm expecting) does not have a sequel. Well, let's hope it doesn't. If it does, then we'll know what we always knew - that sequels are the breadwinners of Hollywood.
That pretty much brings us to the present! Distressed, it says in the subject. This is due to the impending doom on October 27, otherwise known as surgery. When I first started telling others about my torn ligament and the necessary surgery, most reactions were either positive or neutral. As time wore on, the responses grew significantly more negative, to the point where I now receive looks of sheer horror as soon as I utter "ACL". Alright, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the overwhelming opinion is rather negative and it's not helping my growing fear as the day approaches. I'm still clinging to the optimistic hope that my recovery will only take 10 to 15 days, and not the 6 months I've recently been told. Here's hoping that karma will bring luck to my side (or rather, knee)!
Unfortunately, my memory doesn't serve me quite as well these days, but I'll try to recall as much as possible from Thanksgiving weekend. Festivities kicked off on Friday night after I left work early in order to make the traditional holiday dinner for my family. The table was missing a turkey, but nobody complained in the presence of a succulent ham baked in pineapple juice. Slices of ham, accompanied by large helpings of salad and yams ensured everyone's tummy was stuffed. Of course, there was still room for a delicious dessert of hot chocolate mousse! After dinner, I had the pleasure of driving to the airport to pickup our guest for the weekend.
Global warming certainly had positive effects for the rest of the holiday, with sunshine peeking out from every corner of Vancouver. It glowed upon Granville Island, where we spent the Saturday exploring the various shops and market. At night, we went to the travelling Cirque du Soleil show - Delirium. It was the first time I'd attended one of their performances where live music took center stage alongside the dancers/performers. Costumes enhanced the visual effects, which gave flow and created a story to link the musical acts together.
On Sunday, after a stroll along Ambleside Beach we indulged in freshly baked strawberry rhubarb pie and apple pie at the Savary Island Pie Company. I was told about the store by my colleagues at work, and was eager to sample its offerings! It certainly lived up to its reputation - the entire time we were there, a steady stream of customers came in and left with all different kinds of pie.
The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying food and then saying goodbye as the toll of the work bell rang.
This past weekend was mostly spent shopping - either for groceries or stuff around the house - with a sushi dinner and a trip to the movies on Saturday night. Usually, I stick to the North Shore for sushi since there are so many restaurants to choose from, with good quality food for cheap. Until now. I went to a place across Metrotown called Sushi Garden with a few others and gorged myself on yummy inventions like crab-and-papaya sushi and smoked-salmon-and-yam sushi. You'd think such concoctions would leave your wallet weightless, but it was quite the contrary! I'd definitely recommend going there if you have an adventurous appetite for Japanese food.
After the sushi, we went to see the much-talked-about The Departed. My apologies to those who were told by me that Kevin Bacon is part of the star-studded cast, I meant Mark Wahlberg. Regardless of the mix-up, I believe you will enjoy the flick as long as you enter the theatre with an open mind. Before I went in, I was told by numerous movie buffs that I would find the blockbuster disappointing because I had seen the original Hong Kong version. Since I was determined to be entertained, I made sure to give the film a clean slate, and as a result, was properly satisfied with the Martin Scorsese interpretation. The plot is filled with familiar twists and turns, punctuated with jokes at appropriate moments until the abrupt ending. Yes, it's rather sudden, but necessary because this movie (I'm expecting) does not have a sequel. Well, let's hope it doesn't. If it does, then we'll know what we always knew - that sequels are the breadwinners of Hollywood.
That pretty much brings us to the present! Distressed, it says in the subject. This is due to the impending doom on October 27, otherwise known as surgery. When I first started telling others about my torn ligament and the necessary surgery, most reactions were either positive or neutral. As time wore on, the responses grew significantly more negative, to the point where I now receive looks of sheer horror as soon as I utter "ACL". Alright, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the overwhelming opinion is rather negative and it's not helping my growing fear as the day approaches. I'm still clinging to the optimistic hope that my recovery will only take 10 to 15 days, and not the 6 months I've recently been told. Here's hoping that karma will bring luck to my side (or rather, knee)!
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When are they cutting up your gums??