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Originally uploaded by Kosher.

yeah, feeling abit like the guy on the left at the moment

Brown Bread and Cheese

Rah Rah! Have just completed an entry only to lose the entire thing when i went to publish! Typically I hadn't actually noted anything of any importance but it is quarter of an hour of my life that I will never regain.

Autopilot

Well here I am back in my groove, or rut if you will. It's starting to sink in a little that I'm here for a while, but I do still have the delirious feeling that i'm leaving soon, like i have a holiday to come.
Unfortunately work hasn't transformed into a fantastic place in my absence but it is good to see friends again and catch up on their lives. A few things have actually changed though, there has been a management shuffle and we've somehow delevolped a brand new back log, always good fun.
Another change has happened in life in general as I now have a new flat mate :) so far so good and it is comforting to have someone else around the place, I don't rattle around so much ;)
I showed off some piccies to pals today, getting nostalgic over things that happened only a few days ago (sadly it feels like more). Kinda got all giddy about it, but made me miss Axel more.
I seem to be largely opporating on autopilot, I find it amazing how my body can navigate the tube to work, largely unaided. Even more suprising is that i leave later and later each day (due to contacting my babe) and still manage to arrive on time- a very dangerous thing, tempting me to push the limits.
I'm starting to adjust to the time, by that I mean that I'm tired now.
I walked home part of the way, to remind myself why I live here and also just to feel human for a while, the office is unbearably stuffy. I managed to feel almost human (it's a great challenge you understand) but the features of Oxford Street (namely mad, impatient folk) didn't convince me. Maybe tomorrow ;)
Planning to have a few beers with buddies tomorrow, promises to be entertaining and i'm looking forward to it.
My other flat mate (and old friend) is due to fly out to Vancouver on Thursday, that will be hard. I hope that she has a good time out there and enjoys it as much as i did. It's such a wonderful city, it has everything that i need there, i wonder how much she wants for the ticket?

Sunset at English Bay

Sunset at English Bay
Originally uploaded by slightlismudged.

What can I say?

Back in Time

Well, I'm home but it's not where my babe is. It's rather chilly in here in fact, how symbolic. I knew that it was going to be hard to say goodbye to my sweet...again and it was, the trouble is, I don't think that it has actually properly sunk in yet, like i'm waiting for her to come through the door, or sneak up behind me and snuggle *sigh*
The last couple of weeks have been great and seemed to stretch out, which is fantastic, usually time flies by. I know that after a day at work tomorrow those weeks will disolve into a dream like state - so I will enjoy this while I can.
It's getting dark here now, I think that I will hit the sack soon, strange as my body still thinks that it's around 11 in the morning, tomorrow will be interesting methinks.
I'm not going to write about the airport as the memory is too raw and open. I will say that the flight was better than expected (despite being delayed an hour :( the time was amazingly made up). I was sat with two other female lone tralvellers who were pleasent enough. I chose the aisle seat this time, I generally prefer the window but i felt a little trapped on the way over and besides... it was going to be dark, so I went for the easy escape.
We were brought orange juice in between Vancouver and Calgary, I am so pleased that Axel packed me some food as we were informed we'd probably be eating aroind 9-10pm, thank you babe :x I watched Brother Bear (they were the same movies incoming as outgoing) and I managed to get some shut eye, and only really started to open my eyes as we were landing in Calagry. It was dark there and I think that I dropped off again. I know that I was awake to eat. The food was good, but amusing, for dessert I had a cheesecakey thing, but the vegitarians next to me got a fruit salad, what is with that? Are all Vegitarians healthier? Talking about food, I couldn't believe how brand names have gone out of there way to advertise 'Lo Carb' products, our beloved institions have crumbled and gone mad on us (well over the pond anyways).
I am tired now, think that it's best for all if I go to watch mindless 5 channel TV or simply wrap in up in bed. Have more to say but it'll have to wait.

Liquid Sunshine

Liquid Sunshine
Originally uploaded by slightlismudged.

I had a great time last night. Went out with my sweet in search of food. Unfortunately it turned out that we were going to be late to meet with friends, which we felt bad about. We had a particular restaurant in mind to visit, had good memories and was kind of a mini tradition of ours. On the way, we saw many suitable eateries, but held out for our candle lit charm. When we finally reached there and glanced at the window, huddled outside looking at the menu, we turned to each other and decided that we didn't want to eat there after all. It was the strangest thing, we were both hungry but there wasn't anything that appealed to us. As we were dithering our friends pulled up in their jeep, Busted! it was good see them. We explained that we hadn't eaten and trotted off in search of our romantic meal while they settled in the pub.After checking out all the places on one side of the street and not really knowing just what kind of food we wanted to eat, we settled on a little French restaurant and I'm so glad that we did. We couldn't really see much as we peered through the window, but it looked kinda romantic. It was, there was red voil hanging from the ceiling providing a curtained area for us to eat in, separating us from the tables around (not that there was many others in there). It created a warm effect and I enjoyed the privacy. They also had hypnotic projections on the ceilings, funky lights and candles hanging down. Very atmospheric! The waitress wore a chinesey dress which was oddly fitting and particularly enjoyed by Axel (grr ;). The food was amazing, gourmet, presented beautifully (big plate, small food). I've never really dined like this before and have to admit that I usually mock it a little but now I have had the experience, I am changed. The flavours were incredible and you can really tell the difference, I enjoyed the meal so much. Typically the chef came out to see how it was as I was mopping up the sauce on my plate with pastry off of Axel's but we paid him complements and he smiled ;)After our delicious experience we went to the pub and reunited with friends, chatted, caught up and all was good, it's great to catch up with people and meet new ones. After a few beers (I'm a lightweight) we strolled back home via the beach, so pretty at night (though also a little eerie) to our luxurious, borrowed apartment. I'm going to miss this.

Seabus, Skytrain

Yay, have just met my girl, she finished early today :)
Spent the morning at Longsdale Quay, enjoyed the scenic Seabus ride and grinned at the yellow sulphur piles. Did a little shopping then travelled on the Skytrain to meet Axel for lunch (was a little late). I love the transport here, it sounds so meteorologically special. Am off now to snuggle, have coffee and explore new things (or just re-vamp the old ones ;) We're meeting with friends tonight, so I'm looking forward to that :)

Snuggles & Snoozes

My babe has just left for another day - but we did get to watch the sunrise together, which is a bit of a rarity. It was good to watch her from the balcony in the daylight rather than shivering in the dark, trying to make out her small feature navigating the streets to the bus stop. I ashamedly admit that she hadn't quite made it to the stop before the bus arrived and I giggled out loud to watch her run, trying not to spill the coffee sloshing about in its Tim Hortons vessel. Oh what fun ;)
I had fun yesterday. I walked down Robson towards the Skytrain, got off at Metrotown and spent time in there (the weather wasn't fantastic by that stage so I didn't feel guilty about being inside). I found myself in Playdium, which was great, in half an hour I could skate, snowboard and waterski, became a pinball wizard, was a mediocre cop and fell in love with Ms Pacman.
When Axel arrived I played hockey like England (I was a little better at air hockey). We battled a fire together but despite our tireless efforts we were unable to save the Mayor, so we took out our frustrations by racing on bikes, with weapons!
Feeling fully satisfied we headed towards Cheap Skates for a gander. I picked up some skates for a friend back in London and wanted to get Axel some, but was informed that she had too much to carry already (we bought inlines last week and she has to get it all home some how) fair enough.
The shops closed, it started to get cold, so we resolved to go home, wishing that we had toques. The bus finally came but didn't turn down the expected road :( we got off and turned around. Axel remembered that there was a Sodas in the area (there used to be one downtown but disappointingly it's now a sushi bar) so we decided to find it. We hopped onto a bus and watched the house numbers, squinting in the dark, until we were close. Axel spotted it, we got off and found the much awaited coffee (with free refills!!) we were both fading fast. I love Sodas, it's great. The toilet has a mural of drowning celebs, with the ceiling being someone looking down a toilet, very cool, but a little freaky and off putting, so many eyes on you.
After our scrumptious meal we headed home and snuggled in the warmth. This is the life!

Wet Leaves and Inlines

Skate Star
Originally uploaded by slightlismudged.

Yeah, they just don't seem to mix that well, especially whilst battling a gradient. Needless to say I didn't travel quite as far as I expected on my little adventure. I was amused when some guys asked me if I were going to perform a trick, as I was teetering on the brow of a hill, hand casually lent on the near by lamp post (although wanted to grip it for fear of death). I guess I must have had a contemplating look on my face (can I get down in one piece?). I told them that there would be no tricks today, they moved on disappointed, I sighed with relief. Let this be a lesson, that's what you get for buying pre-owned skates, they're more experienced than you are.After they disappeared around the corner and the stray pedestrian wisely crossed the street, I plucked up the courage and let go of my stable friend. I quite enjoyed my little down hill experience, wind on my face. I traveled slower than I expected and have to say that I was a little disappointed that I didn't gain more speed. When I realised this I promptly removed my skates before I got carried away and fell on my arse. Plans for this afternoon? Think I will take in the sun on the balcony and enjoy my nutritional (well, we can pretend) lunch. Then stroll around until it's time to meet my girl. Life is so hard with empty days ;)

Muffin & Coffee, Oh Canada

As the sun shines through the floor to ceiling window of this borrowed apartment, I wonder what I'm still doing inside. I must go out and enjoy this city while I'm still here. I leave on Saturday, that will be a sad, sad day that I don't even want to think about. I've only been in Vancouver for just over a week now, but it feels like home and hopefully will become one. I'm visiting my better half and I can't wait to make the move a permanent one (or at least long term) *sigh* soon, soon.
It's great here, it really is, the people are good and Axel has friends who have gone out of their way to make it easier for us. It's amazing to feel completely comfortable with someone you've only met a few times, although I kind of know them second hand through Axel, but it's still reassuring.
Well, gotta go, think I may attempt to skate along the sea wall, but we'll see.