Ola, Chelsea and I last night at the Foggy Dew 

Happy Hearts Day

I Hope that everyone had a Wonderful Valentines day! Chris took me out for dinner to Shabusen where we cooked our own food at the table - Japanese style! It was alot of fun and my first time there.

Today was exciting for me because not only did I get a card from Kelsey in Portland but I got my working Visa for down in Florida. Disney also sent me a big package full of goodies. There was tons of paperwork of course, but also some Mickey stickers and Disneyworld Luggage tags! Just over a month til I leave - Scary thought!!

Discovery Cove

This place looks absolutely amazing. It is an amusement park like no other. Full of sandy white beaches, sparkling lagoons, lavish reefs and grottos. You can swim with dolphins, discover millions of tropical fish in the coral reefs, swim with giant mantarays, take a trip down the discovery river which goes through a jungle ending at a waterfall, or simply relax on the palm filled beach. There are never crowds or line ups because they limit the guests to 1000 per day which means you need to reserve months in advance.
The day at discovery also includes everything from snorkel gear, breakfast, sunscreen and buffet lunch. The Price is not cheap though. Admission starts at US $149 for the day and $249 with the dolphin experience. It sure looks beautiful though... I have decided Discovery cove is something I will have to Discover!
They also have all sorts of birthday and proposal packages where a dolphin delivers the ring to your sweetheart with your proposal message. The package also includes champagne, red roses, and special tent cabana, a private photographer and keepsake photos. How romantic!!

Go Canucks

Tonight my dad and I went to the hockey game. His company seats are third row behind the bench so it was awesome. You can see all the players up close and sometimes even hear them talk. The Canucks won 3-2 in overtime against the Minnesota Wild.

My new home

Well I have decided that I love Google Earth. I was playing around with it this weekend seeing what I could find. The satellite images are great and you can zoom in on everything, even restaurants and shops in the area. I have been able to find out alot of information. Here is where I will be living in Florida.
This is the pool you can see on the map near the center lake. I can't wait to see it in real life but the piture sure looks nice!

Shannon and I

 
Shannon and I went for dinner last night at Anduccis. This is our regular meeting place. She ordered Gnocchi and tonight Ola tried to help me pronounce it, but it seems like I just cant pronounce it quite like she does. 

Hi Mom!

Today I went and met my mom at work for lunch. We went to a cafe, and then had gelato outside. It was very clear and sunny but sooo cold. My car was covered with frost this morning.

Matthew on Oprah!

Today Matthew McConnaughy was on Oprah. I think he is just the best!! He took the show on a tour of his house and brought in his new puppy! Then Oprah made his play this game she likes... She names an actress he's worked with and asks him to describe in one word.

Oprah: Sarah Jessica Parker?
Matthew: Great comedic timing. … She's a very interesting woman.

Oprah: Jennifer Lopez?
Matthew: Talk about a quintet threat—I've never seen anyone that is so conscious of what she needs to do. [She] choreographs what she needs to do and does it.

Oprah: Sandra Bullock?
Matthew: She could run a country if she wanted to. Beautiful, too.

Oprah: Kate Hudson?
Matthew: She gets it.

Oprah: Ashley Judd?
Matthew: A.J.'s strong.

Oprah: Penelope Cruz?
Matthew: She's lovely.

Sunny White Rock

Lots of times it will be sunny in White Rock and then once you cross the bridge, or even enter the rest of Surrey... Not so sunny! :( Today it is sunny all over the lower mainland!!! Such a beautiful day that it makes me more excited to be going to Florida~! Here is a picture I took today while walking on the pier. See the birds? 
 

What a wonderful day!!

Despite us both being a bit tired from last night, I managed to convince Ola to go on a nice walk in Newport Villiage. It was sunny this morning and the air was cool and crisp. Just what I needed. We stopped at a great little japanese restaurant and enjoyed some miso soup and california rolls. Our main reason was to go and drink lots of green tea... which we did.
Ola is having to make some big decisions on what to order off the menu...
Flowers!!!
We had a great time walking around the village and looking in and around the shops... We went into a great little gift shop where I bought some stickers, and I found a 2006 day planner called "The Diva datebook", which I loved, when I went to buy it the lady told me I could just have it. I was like "what? what do you mean just have it"? She said Ola could have one too, it was sooo nice of her. She said they aren't going to be selling day planners anymore or something!?

More Sunday adventures...

I didn't want our outing to end, so we decided to take a walk at Rocky Point. Since everyone on the planet is at home watching the super bowl, it wasn't too busy. It was just great!! Ola and I were remembering times we had when we were younger at Rocky Point... watching fireworks, boating, swimming in the outdoor pool, and eating fish and chips. It was fun to enjoy it on a brisk winter day for a change.
Walking on the pier

On our way back I stopped to rent a movie, and Blockbuster is no longer renting VHS movies.. they were all on sale for $1.99 We both found some of our favorites, even if I only watch them once its still worth it. Haha, the cost of the dvd I rented was the same price as buying 3 of the movies...

Happy Birthday Griff

 
Last night we went out for Griffin's Birthday. It was alot of fun and we partied with lots of friends from high school. 

 
SOme pictures from last night. Lots of pictures of Geoff - he loves the camera! 

MIRAGE

 
Lasy night Lacey, Natalie and I went to the Mirage. Good fun !! 

Expedition Everest!!

This ride is the newest ride to open this Spring in Walt Disney World. I am quite excited to try it out. If you know me well, you know how much I love rides... I just found out that during my first few days in ORlando, part of my orientation includes touring the theme parks (MAgic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcott Center, Disney MGM etc.) learning about the traditions and going on rides. Sounds like fun to me!!!!

In spring 2006, Disney's Animal Kingdom unveils Expedition Everest-Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, a runaway train adventure that combines coaster-like thrills with the excitement of a close encounter of the hairy kind. Aboard out-of-control railcars racing forward and backward, white-knuckle adventurers swoop into the unknown, braving twists, turns and drops inside and outside a mighty mountain leading to an unforgettable encounter.!

MY FATHER THE HERO

WOw! I forgot how much I love this movie... It is so funny!! I watched it on tv tonight and enjoyed every minute of it. The story is of a 15 year old girl who goes on vacation with her dad. She wants to impress this boy so she tells him she's with her boyfriend and not her father. Well soon the whole resort thinks her father is a pervert who preys on young girls. It's hilarious because it takes a long time for her dad to find out, and she cant stop making up lies to impress this guy.

Shannon visiting!!

This weekend my friend Shannon who lives in Calgary was here visiting Vancouver with her boyfriend. Last night we went and met them at their hotel and we went to Section3 in Yaletown for dinner. Then later Shannon, Chris, Dino, Charmaine and I went to Skybar and then to Plaza. I had never been to Plaza Club before but I saw so many people that I went to elementary school with. It was really funny and I can't believe I recognized them all...Me and Shannon, so fun to see her, it had been a while!Me, Charmaine, Shannon and Jessica
Shannon and Dino
Section 3

Friday

 
Ola and I went out for a drink and some good chats! 

That's the way life goes...

Life is full of big decisions! I just wish that I wasn't faced with a very big one right now. A couple months ago I was given the opportunity to experience something fantastic that requires me moving away for up to a year. SOmething I had wanted to do for a long time. At the time I was excited and just thought I would worry about the rest when the time came.

Well that time is Coming now, and this decision is all I can think about. When life throughs you curve balls how do you know which way to turn... I thought I had my mind made up but now I cannot help but think of all the what if's...

I know that whatever I decide will end up working out in the end, I just don't want to have any regrets...I think I just have to make a pros and cons list!

1) Working and living for 6 months to a year in Walt Disney World, Florida representing Canada and soaking up the sun and meeting new friends and gaining life experiences...
or
2) Staying here with the ones I love and working here.

I know the choice may seem pretty easy, but already I am having to give things up. The best thing is if I go and I dont like it, I can take the next flight back home! I know I already made my choice but why does it have to be so hard..?

Arrggghhhh!!! Why can't you look into the future and weigh out the options!!

LAst day of my practicum!!

Hooray!!! Today is Friday and it is the last day of my practicum... Which means on Monday if I am working I will be getting paid. It seems like the just the other day we were having a tour of the firm. It went by very fast!! Yesterday Melinee and I sat in on the boardrooms doing some mailouts for the accounting department. I was getting too many papercuts on my fingers so they stole me away to do another job. Poor Melinee had to do that for the rest of the day, and even this morning!!