Golfing, Game, Greens

I decided that this shall be the spring/summer of golfing. Until I leave that is. So, I decided to be proactive about finding people to golf with. I joined the golf club at my church that goes once a month, and my friend Carlee and I decided that we should try golfing weekly until we are pro (which we pretty much are by now of course).


So every Monday, you can find us out on the golf course, hacking away.. I mean, hitting pars and birdies.


I generally go to the same few golf courses, so it's been fun to expand a bit. The first week we went to the Falls, and last week we went to Hazelmere.


We may have had a bit too much fun playing with the driver covers... but fun was had indeed. It rained quite a bit, but we're hardcore and were quite happy that the course was a bit emptier {we hate to intimidate people with our incredible skills}.


Anyway, our golf games usually include some incredible cart driving, enjoying hot dogs, taking pictures.. oh and golfing of course.


Anyway, I look forward to a month more of awesome golfing and good times out on the greens! So if anyone else is looking for people to golf with, let me know!


And maybe one of these days I will break 100 again... I used to have a great game but it's a bit rusty. FORE!

Rollerskating, Rock, Rollerderby

I had no idea roller derbys were actually an event that still happens on a regular basis. So, when last week, Brooke told me she was going to a roller derby in Abbotsford, I jumped on the opportunity to join. Has anyone ever seen the movie 'Whip It?' {well, i haven't.. but i've heard it's similar}. So, basically it's a bunch of women skating around the rink trying to block each other and knock other players out of the lanes. And meanwhile the jammer has to try to get in front and gets points for the amount of players she passes.


Roller derbys (not sure what the official sport is called) is the fastest growing women's sport in Canada. Apparently BC has over 30 teams or something like that. This event (and perhaps more of them) was a fundraiser for breast cancer. There are three more at the MSA arena throughout the summer, so if you want to see what it's all about, and enjoy some exceptional people watching, check it out.


Brooke, Chad, Dave and Adri and I all went and it was a lot of fun. Good music to rock out to and we had fun cheering loudly for our local teams. Next Abbotsford one is on June 25th.


And afterwards we went to enjoy some cheap wings at 'Wings' (fitting name for the restaurant). A great way to spend a Saturday evening with friends!


Hope you all had a good weekend and perhaps you will check out a local roller derby near you!

Poppins, Pandher, PF

I have seen a few musicals that are from Disney movies and LOVED them. I had seen the Lion King and The Little Mermaid. So when Mary Poppins came to town (town being Seattle.. close enough), I got tickets and went to see a third most fantastic Disney Broadway show.


And it was incredible. Epic even. Spectacular. The sets, the special effects, the dancing, the music. Exceptional. All of it. Probably ranks as one of the most spectacular musicals I have ever seen. It was a delight. If it ever comes to Vancouver (or anywhere near where you might be), go see it-you will not be sorry! My favorite part was when Bert tap danced upside down on the ceiling.


An added bonus was going with my friend Sandy. So good to just spend the day together. Went to my favorite restaurant, PF Changs and had my favorite dish, Kung Pow Shrimp. And we walked around Seattle enjoying the day.


Some people think I am a bit musical crazed. And it's probably true. I have loved seeing so many musicals in the last few years. This year I even subscribed to two theatres in Seattle because they both had incredible seasons. Next year they are doing West Side Story, Les Miserables and Rent, to name a few... sad I will be missing it.

But when I miss the musicals, I will just skip along with a chimney sweep and sing, "chim chimery, chim chimery..."

Enjoy your Sunday!

Grass, Get-together, Go!

If you are looking for some fun entertainment in Vancouver this summer, go check out Hairspray, which is playing at the Stanley Theatre until July. It is a fantastic show put on by the Arts Club and they have done an exceptional job! And hey, it's a great chance to go to Vancouver for an evening, grab some dinner, and enjoy a show! Great for date or a get-together with friends!


Dave, Adri and I headed to Vancouver one sunny evening and enjoyed dinner at my favourite Japanese restaurant before seeing the show. Every time I hang out with Dave and Adri, I'm reminded of how fantastic they are! They are from South Africa and have been living in Canada for a few years and they are awesome. The most generous, kind and caring people. And a lot of fun to add to things.


As I was parking, Adri was enjoying the piles of freshly cut lawn. Brought back some childhood memories of when she used to play with the grass cuttings as a child. So, we decided to bring back some of those childhood memories by building a nest. Yes, a nest. Yes, we are strange.


And then we sat on the nest and took a couple of photos. Like any regular person would do of course.

So.. go see Hairspray. And maybe while you're in Vancouver, look for some fresh grass cuttings-you never know what you can create.

Mall, Married, Meal

I love moments when you find an unexpected treasure on a day full of errands and it just brings an extra spot of joy to that day.

Last week, Kristen and I headed to the States so she could run a couple wedding errands. I had no plans, so I decided I would join her and we could have a fun day in Bellingham. It was a great day and in the end, we drove by a sign in a church parking lot about a rummage sale in the basement. They hold it two days out of the year and it was fantastic! Some of my favorite board games were being sold for a mere quarter! We found some other fantastic treasures and antiques hidden amongst everything.


The best find was this dress that Kristen is posing behind. We decided it would be a perfect Canucks fan dress perhaps? If the colour is right..


And we arrived at the mall exceptionally early. What does one do while they are waiting in a mall? Well, they people watch of course (the amount of people walking in the mall at that hour is quite great-I wondered why they weren't walking outside in the sun). And you take crazy pictures of yourselves. Obviously.


We had an amazing lunch on the harbour right on the water-so beautiful! And we even picked up a steal of a deal snack bag from the rummage sale. A good day indeed with many stops, good conversation and great company!


And the countdown is on. 46 days until Chris and Kristen get married! Can't wait to celebrate their big day with them!