The remainder of October

What else did October have in store well...

One weekend took us up to Rockridge Retreat Center in Princeton.  I helped organize a getaway retreat for 60 of our young adult members.  It was a restful weekend that included shooting stars. The drive home and the potential threat of my car stalling was not restful

Halloween weekend we found ourselves in Whistler.  During the Canucks playoffs my family and boyfriend won 5 vouchers to stay at a hotel in Whistler.  You had to be the one of the first three callers in with the number of the player who scored the Canucks winning goal if they won.  That number equalled how much you would pay for one night stay at the hotel.  Thank you Burrows.  Parking our car in the underground lot cost more that our room.  Finally pumpkin carving. 

Paer deux of the Grand Transit Photo Adventure

#12) Take a picture in a fountain

We found this serene spot to stop for our lunch breach which was also perfect place to complete number 12 on our list.  Thanks to Di and her subtle prompts to read the list carefully before we moved on from this location.  Little did we know that our fountain picture were leave us still talking about it.  Di was to set the timer on my camera and hop into the fountain allowing for a perfect picture of the three of us in a fountain.  Well, I am not sure why Di had to set the camera other than she had slip on shoes so we dubbed her with the responsibility. The part about hopping into the fountain turned into a slip into the fountain and quite the splashing of water.  Lets just say that she had her own personal air cooling happening and that jean jacked stayed firmly knotted around her waist for entire day.  Thanks for taking one for the team Di.

#20) Texture walls... Experiement with background texture

#47) Snack time????

#24)Capture your reflection in an unexpected place...granite wall

The First ever, Grand Transit-Photo adventure

The morning commenced bright and early with not a cloud to be seen at 7:30, am that is, and one grand adventure in store.  The premiss...3 girls, 3 cameras (well..we had 7 photo capturing devices just to cover our bases), and 3 transit day passes! One grand adventure... the goal, see how far we get or just where we get... take pictures along the way and have a good time!  I can confidently say that we exceeded in all of these categories.

                      Direction unknown

Destination unknown

Duration unknown

Let the games begin.....

 

Caffeine and a snack to kick start our stamina for the day.

And a list of photo challenges to encourage spontaneity.

#13) Change modes of transportation... #21) Head north...

...okay we didn't venture to far north but we make it to Lonsdale Quay Market, via sea bus,  just in time to see the venders setting up their wares for the day.

#33) City scape

Looking back over the city scape into Vancouver framed by wavy mountainish sculpture.

At last the three of us together after a wee hick-up in the morning plans.  Nic what time did you say you wanted to meet in the morning? Who slept through their alarm clock? What ploy where you really planning? Yes it is true, Nichole decided to have a leisure morning and thought 10:20 would be a more decent hour to let the games begin.

#8) 3 back packs

 This day has been a long time in the works and finally we put it into action.  

Stay tuned for part II.

In the mean time check out Nic and Di's recap on the days adventure.  Hurry up ladies where are those posts... update those blogs.

Spring Break Goodness

I am not ready to return to the grind of daily routines, where I have to focus my attention on course work, marking, and unit planning.  These short breaks spread throughout the school year keep my spirits moving forward even when they sometimes seem to never come soon enough.  

A group of friends and I escaped the raining weather and spent three days walking around sunny Victoria.  We enjoyed each others company as we window shopped, walked, stopped for impromptu photo shoots, squeeze through skinny alleys, cooked, watched movies, and relaxed in the hot tub. This week was filled with an abundance of laughter, friends, family, and all around goodness that makes me happy.  It was so much more than I cold have asked for and I am thankful that God has blessed me.

Cowgirls or the 3 Musketeers...

... Not sure which title better suits us

The laughter was endless; the memories are priceless

A close group of friends and I were all part of the bridal party for another good friends wedding just this past Saturday. This wedding has been a long time in the works.  With engagements parties, dress shopping, Bridal shower, bacherlorette and of course the big day. I have been working hard at assembling a wedding guestbook/ photo scrapbook for the happy couple.  It has consumed much of my creative juices the past couple of months. I was quite please with the outcome but was glad to hand the gift over to them for further enjoyment. 

As for the big day...   The drive to the brides house and to the church was more stressful and problematic then we expected.  Let's just say I my car was the transport vehicle and it was suffering from a burnt out headlight and temperamental windshield wipers.  Once we were all at the house safely the morning drifted by as we calmly spent time getting our makeup and hair done and patiently steamed the wrinkles out of our dresses.  As the time came to walk down the aisle I was more nervous then the bride was.  The reception was held at Timberline Ranch and well we couldn't help but not pose for the camera with cowboy hats on.  

Thank you S & N for not being shy in front of the camera.  Thank you V, M, & S for taking numerous pictures and sharing in the laughter. I never get tired of hanging out with you because  I know the time together will be spent with most of us in laughter or finding creative ways to make your windshield wipers work... dental floss dosen't work.