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.

Strawberries, cheerios and milk for breakfast

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.

IamNatasha

Balance is the key

My Games Training

This is just the beginning.  I attended my first Olympic Volunteer responsibility also known as Team 2010 Orientation.  It was very organized and informative.  Exceeded my quota of learn one new thing each day. I could probably triple that amount if I watch the complementary 5 hour CD and read the binder package. In due time, I just might reach that point.

I just hope that the Volunteer schedule won't interfere whit my teaching schedule.  The nice thing about being a part time TOC is that I still have that flexibility of taking a day off without feeling guilty to my students.

It's been foggy around here

It has been foggy around here for quite a few days.  I went for a hike around Stanley Park last Sunday with a group of friends.  The hike took longer than expected  as we were still traipsing through the trails as it was getting dark.  We turned around the corner of Prospect Point picnic area and this amazing shadowy sight was in front of us.  It was stunning and I am amazed at how well the camera could capture the mood.