dreaming over the ocean

So, at the end of May, beginning of June, the lovely Ruth Thompson from my Segue (Africa/Mercyships/Anastasis/Liberia) trip came to visit for 2 weeks. I was priviledged to know that she came all the way from Leeds, England, to come see me....  During that two weeks, for 5 days, my niece Makayla came to visit from Edmonton.   In that time, we went to Seattle, Tofino, and spent time in Vancouver.  Courtesy of Ruth, here are some of the photos.  WHen i get mine developed, I will post some more. Driving the *really nice, free upgraded* Rental car in Seattle.  This is probably close to when i was about to die because I had to pee so badly, and proceeded to do a "chinese fire drill" in DT seattle so i could hop out, go to starbucks, and use the washroom. Ruth and I at Prospect point, in Stanley Park.  We saw a racoon there, soon after. Jericho Beach, on a friday night.  This is Me, Ruth, and Makayla, playing "America's top model." Can't you tell? Myself, and my st...

So, i recently watched this documentary .  it was beautiful, and sad, and amazing.  it reminded me that as we get older, we do get wiser, and we get more stubborn, and in many ways, we stay the same, and desire the same things.   and, this song was sung.  i already knew it, being a fan of coldplay, but it brought a whole new aspect... here are the lyrics: When you try your best, but you don't succeed when you get what you want, but not what you need when you feel so tired, but you can't sleep Stuck in reverse And the tears come streaming down your face When you lose something you can't replace When you love someone but it goes to wast Could it be worse? Lights will guide you home, And ignite your bones, And I will try to fix you, High up above or down below. When you're too in love to let it go But if you never try you'll never know Just what you're worth Lights will guide you home And ignite your bones And i will try to fix you Tears stream down your face, I p...

So, this week, two pretty neat things have happened... 1) i have been labeled a "premium chocolate lover" by a marketing company, and will be receiving a large crate of chocolate...  the beginning started on facebook, when i got this message: Hi Amelia, My name is Ana, and i came across your facebook profile when searching for fashion lovers in vancouver.  I work for Marchstick, a word of mouth marketing agency working on behalf of Dove Chocolate to launch their all-new line of Milk, Dusk, Dark and 71% Cocoa choolate.  we're selection 100 social and influential women in the Vancouver area to receive a free Dove pleasure kit containing the full line of Dove chocolate!  All we ask in return is your feedback about your experience. If you're interested, and would like additional information, please visit our website... *followed by contact information* so, there we go. i filled out the survey , then answered a few questions on the phone the next day, and apparently i qual...

so, it has been quite a while since my last post, but here we go.  I will give a brief update of why i have not posted, and what is going on in my life these days.... 1) i have had visitors.  the lovely Ruth Thompson, from Sunderland, in England came for two weeks.  She is a friend of mine from the anastasis, who took Segue course with me. the time was way too quick, and i think we packed a whole lot of activities in.  As well, for 5 days during that time, my super-cool niece, Makayla (from Edmonton), came to visit.  She consistently reminds me how amazing it is to have a neice, and how much fun it is to spend time with family, and how it takes a village to raise a child, not just parents. And, although i miss them both, it is nice to have a bit of time for myself, and not feel responsible for other people's happiness ;)   2) i have had triathlons on my mind.  my first Tri will be on July 13th, in Squamish.  when i don't think about work, or school, or MCAT's, i think about...