As much as I love Victoria… I loooove visiting Vancouver. I never have a horrible time and it’s great to see everyone when I am there. I headed over to Vancouver Friday to get some “friend” time in with my peeps. I love that so many of my friends make time for me when I come over and I only wish that I had more time to fit in the other people I just couldn’t squeeze into the short time frame I had. So on Friday I was late (surprise, surprise) getting into Van so I met Chad and Eleanore at a pub to watch the hockey game. It was a great game but what was even better was that the drink specials were double Long Island Iced Tea’s – one of my favorites! I had a few of those and needless to say, I was tanked. Walking was difficult, speaking in complete sentences was not happening and I thought that it was the best time for me to blow some money in the casino next door. One would normally think that means trouble for most, but I know I am luckiest (in casinos) when I am in this state. And that night was no different. I hit the roulette table pretty heavy and was up 400%. Excellent!
A friend then came and met us (loving drunk’n texting!) and I thought that since he lived closer than Chad and Elaenore (and I wanted to make out with a cute boy), that I would go back to his place. Now, I am always up for making out with people, but there is a reason that I normally have a panties-on-policy with guy friends. The morning after was a prime example of why it never works out. There was a little awkwardness (I’ve never had this) and it wasn’t handled well. I would have rather kept my buddy. Note to self, DO NOT GO HOME WITH FRIENDS (or anyone you want to keep as a friend).
The rest of the weekend was rockstar. Eleanore, Chad and I did breakkie at Bon’s and then headed out to Deer Lake park and wandered though it and did a little mushroom hunting. It was a beautiful day to be outside and in nature. It definitely rejuvenated my spirit. Chad dropped us off and Eleanore and I did some shopping at the Army and Navy shoe sale. It really is a trip on it’s own to wander through East Van. There were so many crazies in that part of town and I saw the ugliest tranny I have ever seen shopping in the same section we were. Maybe I was just used to seeing so many hot ones in Bangkok that seeing East Van’s offering was disappointing. After a great sushi dinner Chad, Eleanore, Pamela and I went bowling. So much fun! I don’t care who complains about how lame it may be, the group I went with was a blast! Geoff and Jessica met up with us for some beers and then I left with them as Pam, Chad and Eleanore went home. The rest of my night quickly became a blur. Geoff and Jess were up for partying and we went pretty hard. We wanted to do some dancing so we went to Celebrities to shake our booties. I absolutely love these 2 and they made going out so much fun. I have known Geoff for years from Victoria and he always was that special guy that waited for the right girl to come along and I think he has found her. They were singing for me and I love that they both appreciate great music the same way I do. Geoff is a terrific musician and super intelligent guy. Jess compliments him so well and it’s wonderful to see someone really appreciate the amazing soul Geoff is. There was a little after party at Geoff’s and at some point I passed out on his couch. It’s been a long time since I have done anything like that. Ok, I lied, I meant… in Vancouver.
The next day was Sunday and a day I always anticipate. Not only does that mean that I get to sleep in and read but it always means …. Brunch! And when I mean brunch I also mean the segue way into gutter Sundays!!!
I met up with the Vancouver crew and started the day out right with Mimosas. We met at a cute café on Davie Street and had a great. We alwas know what kind of day it’s going to be like when we start our brunch with double margaritas and Mimosas. After a few hours and photos, our bill finally (!!!) arrived. That was where a giggly Lindsey brilliantly suggested that on our way to her house to get our stuff for a day at the beach, we should stop in every bar on the way and do some tequila shooters. And did we! Ben, Kyle, Lindz and I went to some of the most colourful drinking places Davie had to offer with my personal fave being the “Pumpjack”. When we walked in, I was astounded by the leather bound men and absence of women. I immediately felt at home! On the way, we also stopped at a yard sale (my first one ever!) and all bought a Gutter Sunday souvenir. Mine were a pair or boots for $7 that I realize now as I am sober, that I will probably never wear. Then we headed to Lindz where we had ours of shot gunning beers, making up shooters with random alcohol in her cupboard, and endless photo shoots. I have some of the funniest, most entertaining friends and really, the afternoon went by very fast. And we never did make it to the beach....
Ben and I headed home at some point where we dies on his couch and watched South Park and Political commentary and got ourselves riled up about the American Politicians and their TV. It’s my favorite downtime thing to do with Benny.
Another sweet weekend with wicked friends. - can’t wait to see Sonya next weekend! I have been so busy visiting with everyone since I got back that I haven’t had a chance to be depressed about being back from traveling. Hooray for fantastic peeps and Gutter Sundays!
