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Acclimatizing thru the Winter
Every couple days I have to pinch myself. Life is still seeming so surreal… It’s been a couple months now in Toronto – and I don’t know if I’m completely used to it. At times I catch myself thinking of making plans with friends (in Vancouver), only to have to remind myself I’m not in Vancouver anymore.
I’ve been lucky in the fact that my parents have already visited, my best friend has already booked her tickets to visit and I’m able to go back to Vancouver in the spring… but I still feel strange calling myself a Torontonian. Maybe it’s a good thing – I mean, I feel so at home here that I forget I’m not in Vancouver (although technically, Toronto is my new home).
Maybe it’s the weather? It’s throwing me off. I’m not used to having to wear sunglasses in the Winter! (Although today is a scarves, mitts, toque kind-of day).
Whatever, it is, I’ll get used to it (along with the new last name!).
Vancouver: Home of the Stretchy Pants?
Okay, I have to admit - born and raised in beautiful British Columbia and really living and breathing West Coast culture can blind you from unseemingly style blunders.
Home of the bum-hugging stretchy yoga pants, I really wasn't too shocked to learn that Vancouver was near the top of the Worst Dressed Cities in the World (MSN) list. It's sad, but true. We don't see anything wrong with going out for a coffee with friends whilst sporting yoga pants - while in other cities, they're wearing casual blouses, cute crops and printed flats.
Although, I think as we grow older we mature in our dressing as well - now dressing more situationally specific than for comfort (plus, who says you can't have comfort AND style, right?). I'll admit, I used to fall victim to this before I knew better.
There's a time and place for stretchy yoga pants - at the gym, at yoga/pilates, or while on a run. But beyond that, there are always other options. Just sayin'.
Still Waiting...
So 2 months ago, I wrote about how I was waiting for sunshine and summer... Well, it's now almost August, and it looks like Mr.Sunshine decided to overlook Vancouver this year. Not to worry - as I'm going to take myself to sunshine. Yup - I'm flying to Toronto tonight where it's current 45 degrees celcius (including humidity). And will I complain about the heat? NO. After suffering through a so-called summer here in Vancouver, I will welcome the humidity and heat with open arms. *hugs*
All I have to say is #excitingtimesahead :)
We are all Canucks
This is what we live for.
Commitments and Intentions
Talk about neglect! That's exactly what I've been doing to this blog since I came back from Toronto!
Life is just so much busier in Vancouver - sigh. I miss the relaxed feel of Toronto (at least for me - most people wouldn't really say that Toronto is relaxed)... But in Vancouver, there are errands, commitments and so many other things! I guess that's what happens when you live in the same city for your whole life! But I'm not complaining. Not at all. My plan is to soak up as much Vancouver as I can in the next few months and then move my westcoast yoga vibe to Toronto in the Fall. I've put the intention out - there's no turning back now!Teeny Tiny World
Although Vancouver is the most livable city in the world (according to The Economist), I often forget how "small" it really is. And by small, I mean the degrees of separation between people.
Today over dinner with a close friend, I was reminded of this. Why, you ask? Well, as it turns out my good friends is also really good friends with a coworker of mine (and has been since they were 13!) - and my good friend's boyfriend went to elementary school with one of my other really good friends... I'm sure I've lost you between friend, good friend, coworker and really good friend - but you catch my drift.
They say the world has 6 degrees of separation - but I'm really thinking that Vancouver is more like a 2 degree kind of place. But maybe that adds to the charm and allure (that, along with the sky-high property prices! ;-))
24 hours in a nutshell
- Stood out in the pouring rain? CHECK
- Received $20 from a complete stranger? CHECK
- Met "what you would call an asian"? CHECK
- Listened to a british cab driver make fun of "sparkly ed hardy and affliction t-shirts"? CHECK
- Had scrumptious brunch? CHECK
- Went window shopping admiring shoes and scarves? CHECK
- Enjoyed $4.25 glasses of white wine? CHECK
Most entertaining and random 24 hrs in a very long time!
Beauty never sleeps
Dusk may be the best time to visit English Bay in downtown Vancouver... and Vancouver just may be the most beautiful city in the world.
I know, that's a huge statement to make - but did you know that Vancouver was voted the most livable city in the world? Don't believe me? Click here. That's right - the ocean, the mountains, the nature, the people -- all weaving their magic to create beauty that never sleeps.
Photo Credits: Me and my lovely Canon SLR
