Playing with the XSi

Bob has become my model as I learn how to use the XSi properly. I got these two shots as Bob curled up on our bed last weekend.

Valentine's day

On Valentine’s day, Ed and I went to see a chick flick (Confessions of a Shopaholic) in the afternoon, and then Ed cooked a very delicious dinner for me. We had red pepper soup, eggplant timbale, and rack of lamb. For dessert, there was creme brulee, cheesecake, and tiramisu. Everything was so scrumptious and tasty. Thanks for such a wonderful treat, Ed! Love you.

Team Navarik - Curling

Yesterday afternoon, a bunch of us left work a little early to go curling at the Marpole Curling Club. So much fun! Things are a little stressful at work so it was a real treat to hang out with my colleagues, throw some rocks around, and just have a great time. Our team (the Reds) was down 3-0 heading into the last end but we managed to tie it up! Very exciting.

Back on the water

Last Monday, I attended OC6 practice with the FCRCC women. It was a light practice - 10 min segments - which was perfect for my first time out. The last time I paddled was last September for the Day of the Long Boat race. For this practice, we paddled around False Creek for about 50 mins. It was not too cold; the water was calm and there was a full moon. A beautiful night for paddling.

Two days later, my back is still feeling sore and stiff. But I’m happy to be paddling again. The first time out is always the hardest but now that that’s over with, I can just keep going.

The view from a car

I visited NLNG’s office this afternoon. It is a 5 minute walk from the hotel but they insisted that we get driven there. I asked if we can walk and the answer was no. The drive took about 15 minutes due to a circuitous route (streets are one-way) and the traffic congestion. There are cars everywhere, parked at the side of the road and jampacked into the road lanes. Motorcycles make their way in between the cars stuck in traffic. Motorcyclists are required to wear helmets but I guess the rule is not clear on what type of helmet since some people were wearing bicycle helmets and construction hats. The sound of car horns fill the air. There are vendors on and at the side of the road. They sell candies, clothes hangers, fashion magazines, bread, headache medicine, and a bunch of other stuff. There are many people standing about - drivers waiting for their employers, security guards outside buildings, people with nothing else to do but sit and chat. Everywhere you look, there are cars and people.


The view from the GM’s office in NLNG.


A street vendor's array of candies


A lady selling bread