Published by Carolyn June 30th, 2008
in vancouver and kitsilano.
The last few days have been pure summer bliss. We’ve been to the beach, picnicking, suntanning on the balcony, and going on lots of neighborhood walks.
So far, I’ve found Kits to be the best Vancouver neighborhood to spend a summer in. The music from Zulu wafts up onto our patio - like a hotel summer soundtrack. We can smell the spicy Margaritas sometime. And people watch to our hearts content. Plus, we’re only a few steps from the beach.
I also love how Moule looks under the summer evening light. I love everything about that store - and would love my entire house to look just like it (much to Jake’s dismay) … but there’s something about a summer evening that makes it look even better. I look at it and feel like I’m on vacation.
Published by Carolyn June 30th, 2008
in eating and drinking, jake and vancouver.
Last week Jake and I got to see our very first Cirque du Soleil show - Corteo! Ella and her boyfriend, Aidon, also got tickets (months and months and months ago) and we made quite a nice night out of it.
Before the show I met Jake in Yaletown and we had a wonderful dinner at Goldfish - as recommended by both my boss and my mum. I had a stellar glass of Gehringer Gewurtz .. followed by some squid, some curry, and .. my favourite .. some scallops! Everything is made for sharing! Goldfish is a great addition to the neighborhood, and it really made me wish we still lived there. Le sigh. We’ve crossed the bridge.
Published by Carolyn June 17th, 2008
in vancouver and nic.
Work has been full of field trips lately. I feel like I’m back in Grade 2 and I love it!
Darren and I went out to the bowels of Burnaby to visit our brand new DC. We had an extensive tour, met the team that picks and packs and manages to comprehend our orders, and even saw a groove pant go from measly order screen to a shiny new UPS box.
Our trip was seriously the glamest warehouse experience I’ve ever had. It may have had something to do with the fact that I wore BCBG gold toed stacked heels rather than steel toed warehouse boots, but who’s counting?
Later that day Nic and I ventured off to the Robson store. We made a grand entrance by breaking their incense burner, but it was smooth sailing from there. We were the resident paparazzi that day - snapping product and store images to use wildly later on. Yet again I was impressed with how friendly everyone was, and how much we managed to learn in just a few short hours.
Post lulu we headed to Tiffany’s to visit Nic’s uncle and try on big shiny diamonds. It was clear that anything over $75,000 just looks fake. We got to go in the special room and try on the most expensive of expensive rocks. I learned that Nicole knows everything there is to know about diamonds - she rattled off details like she was Cecil Rhodes!
We also went on a hunt to find Nic a dress for Barb’s wedding. I lucked into a beautiful cobalt Robert Rodriguez piece at Holts - so my wedding ware worries are over. But Nic’s off to Florida for work in mere days and has to have her summer wedding attire in place before she departs! I like our version of stress these days.
In honour of Neilson’s birthday we suprised him at the Stanley Park Pitch and Putt. However, I forgot to wear “appropriate footwear” for the event and the line was endless, so we opted for an equally as summer themed event - Fish and Chips on the beach!
The sun was out, for once, and we were mere blocks away from the legendary Mr. Pickwicks Fish and Chips. And so, we sat by the water, watched people jog and bike and rollerblade with far more energy than us, and we indulged in transfatty seafood. A great time was had by all.
I also couldn’t resist taking far too many photos of the apartment monstrosities / delights that dot Pacific and Beach avenue. So much concrete, so little time.
Published by Carolyn June 8th, 2008
in monette mackay.
This day, June 8th 2008, marks the day that Neilson Mackenzie Mackay turns 28 years old.
When not cruising the streets of Vancouver in search of custom fit diapers, Neilson enjoys test driving assisted walking devices, having his blood pressure checked and practicing clean eating.
Congrats Neilson, for making it this far in life.
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