retail therapy.. once again

Despite the rainy weather, me and a few of my girlfriends headed downtown today to do some shopping. It was the first time we've been down there since the riot broke out last Wednesday. I remember watching the news that night and just being in complete shock that some people in our city can become so violent and destructive. It's hockey, not the end of the world. The Canucks had a good season and will get to play again next year. Thanks to the volunteers who helped clean up the streets on Thursday, Granville and other areas seemed clean and back to normal again. Although we did see some broken windows that were temporarily blocked off with boards.

So on a happier note, a whole bunch of stores were having sales, including Zara, Plenty, H&M, and Banana Republic. Check out those stores if you're looking to add to your summer wardrobe!


A few things I saw at Zara on Robson:




L: Trouser pants for about $35.99. Large selection in many colours and styles.

R: Blazer for $69.99. I almost purchased this one because I was looking for a light-colored blazer. I ultimately decided against it because I still want one that's more of a blush color.




L: Khaki trench coat for $79.99. If you are looking for a nice trench, go find yours at Zara now! They had a great sale selection today, but they sell fast! I have this exact one and the fit is great for petites.

R: LBD for $99.99. A cute, classic shape.



Jumbo hot dogs! No better way to refuel after hours of walking.

tis the season

.. of graduation ceremonies!

Earlier today was my sissy's high school graduation convocation. The event was held at the UBC Chan Centre (just like my high school grad x number of years ago! **note, my sis and I graduated from different high schools!) and the ceremony alone lasted a total of 3 hours.

At 4:30pm, my family and I headed out for UBC only to discover 15mins later that sissy had left behind a piece of her gown! We then had to drive all the way back home to get it, and the rush hour traffic did not help! And of course, my parents were not pleased. Sissy became irritated with the thought that she would not have enough time to take pictures with all her friends. Luckily, we arrived at the rose garden with about 40 mins for pictures. I somehow ended up with the role of the photographer and fortunately, the lighting was absolutely perfect! It was a bright day but definitely not too sunny. At around 6:30pm, we headed into the Chan centre to get seated. I don't know why we didn't think to walk a little faster because we ended up sitting high up on the second floor where the view was not the best. Overall, the ceremony was long but I appreciated the effort of the grads and the faculty to make it as enjoyable as possible.

Some photos from the day:


L: Parents with B
R: Seastars



L: B getting a grad smooch
R: B and her besties



L: B receiving her scholarships
R: The graduation stage



L: Graduation Winnie the Pooh
R: Grads of '11



Congrats, B!

Playing badminton on Sunday left me with sore muscles that didn't feel better until today. It's sad and shows how extremely out of shape I am! Ironically, my friends and I have plans to go hiking on Monday (possibly doing the Grouse Grind!). No idea how I'm going to pull that off. I very much might be out for a week after. Actually, it would be nice to just be able to finish it in one piece!




After our badminton workout, we headed off to What8ver cafe. Upon hearing news about bubble tea powder + pearls being cancerous, we opted for the fresh fruit drinks and the green teas. Better safe than sorry right? We also got the orderd the honey toast to share. Magnificent isn't it? It's a cube of toast with filled with honey, ice cream, strawberries, banana, oreo, and Pocky sticks. It's yummy but definitely looks better than it tastes... especially since our toast was a bit burnt :(

So I'll be heading downtown to watch game 7 with Vic and his friends tonight. I'm actually worried about how crazy it might get. I just hope we win and that there will be no big riot!

food for thought

Yesterday, me and a couple of friends headed downtown to attend the EAT! Vancouver food, beverage, and cooking festival at the Vancouver Convention Centre. There were hundreds of vendors and many scheduled events and speakers. Tickets were $14 online and $16 at the door. Unfortunately, the ticket site was down that morning and I had to pay the extra $2 at the door. However, I got a chance to taste a wide range of foods from different cultures and and had a lot of fun just spending the day out and about.



There was definitely a large turnout of people as the place was very packed.



The gelato ice cream was deelish!



Rob Feenie giving a cooking demonstration. A few lucky people got the chance to sample some of his food. (J was drooling :P)



J and K: Cheers!



Go Canucks Go!

summer vacation has officially begun..

...and it's about time!

Sorry for the lack of updates but for the past two weeks, I have been busy with my clinical practicum. Waking up at around 5am everyday and working from 7 to 3 really took a toll. I was definitely not used to waking up so early and my sleep patterns were completely out of whack! But overall, the experience was exciting, nerve-wracking, eye-opening, fun, and enriching all at the same time.


Last Sunday was my bestie Ju's sister's wedding! It was officially the first wedding that I attended alone and without my family.



L: Pretty corsage
R: The maid of honor (Ju), the flower girl, and the bride

L: The couple giving their vows
R: The bride and her family



L: The banquet table settings
R: The banquet stage

Props to everyone that helped in the planning and organization of the wedding. They did an excellent job and I could tell that the bride and groom were very touched by the effort that was put in to make the day very special. Congratulations to the new married couple and I wish them the best on their new lives together!



I'm very excited about finally getting to enjoying the break! Hopefully this summer will be filled with relaxing and carefree sunny days spent with family and friends. I'll also be working a few days a week but not 5 days a week like last year. Believe it or not, there's already a list of things that I want to do this summer! The fact that this might be my last free summer motivates me to make the best of it.

buh-bye for now!