Stanley Park may be bigger, have more trees, have the seawall and be by the water, but I’ll take Queen Elizabeth Park any day. Spring has finally sprung at QE Park. Sean and I had gone for a walk a couple of weeks ago and the flowers hadn’t bloomed yet. Blame it on this year’s wonky weather. This time around, we were able to enjoy the colours and the fragrances.
A continuation of our anniversary celebrations, Sean and I went to Cavalia last week. This show is so popular, it has been extended like 3 times since it’s opened March 22, that’s how much Vancouverites are going ga-ga for horses. And I can see why.
It was beautiful. And breath-taking. From magical and mystical beginning to the rowdy and rollicking trick riding finish. Simply put, a great showcase of the relationship between man and horse.
My adorable 4 year old ballerina niece, CC. My, how she’s grown!
Spring is my favourite season of the year because of my love for Japanese cherry blossoms.
Sidebar: I still have my heart set on buying my very own cherry blossom tree when I have a house.
For this year’s Earth Hour day, our activities involved us being outside. After brunch, Sean and I headed to Queen Elizabeth Park, hoping to walk under cherry blossom trees. To our surprise, they had not bloomed yet, although they had started popping up around the city. Also, my beloved bluebells and daffodils were also not out yet either.
Rather than take pictures of mountains and walking trails and plant life behind Harrison Resort last weekend, Sean and I preferred to kick around Agassiz taking pictures of dilapidated barns, knocked over silos, furry beasts and creepy looking geo-mystical art. Agassiz may not pretty, but it’s slightly more interesting, in that neglected way.
Sean and I celebrated our 2nd annibirdsary at Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa last weekend. It was the purr-fect getaway. It normally takes about 90 minutes to drive to Harrison, but we left Vancouver during rush hour and we got there after 2 hours.
The ride out on Highway 7 proved interesting. We were heading into “the valley” or deep into the suburbs. We were trekking in foreign lands it seemed.
A little levity from the weekend. I think it’s safe to say that I blew all of my friends’ minds about my not working at the VO anymore.
On Saturday, Tracey, Peggy and I went to the Secret Garden Tea Company for high tea. It was also to celebrate Peggy’s birthday last week.
Sad news today. Due to a sudden and major re-structuring at VO, my position as social media manager has been eliminated. (along with 3 other full-time positions: managing director, assistant to the director of artistic planning and corporate giving coodinator and a handful of part-time/contract positions too)
I’ve had a wonderful time at VO the past 3.5 years. I’ve worked alongside the most amazing and creatively brilliant people. I’ve learned so much about opera. And loved every minute of it. I’ve gotten to know what it means to be passionate about working in the non-profit arts sector.