And so my summer begins...

What better way to kick off the first day of summer than to lie on the beach.

Vancouver had been blessed with rain-free, almost perfect weather for the past days (For those who do not live in Vancouver, the rain gets crazy in this side of the world. No snowstorms, just rain 65% of the year). So, summer is really cherised here.

Last Sunday, Rem, Bixby, Steph, Bree and I went to Granville Island to take advantage of the sun. We went for an early fish and chips dinner. It was one of the oiliest meals I've had (but I did not really care) Then, we went on the AQUABUS which took us to Yaletown by boat. High rise buildings and waterfronts filled with pristine yachts and sailboats under the sun were incredibly relaxing to look at. Some ducks and swans were also enjoying the warm water and a seal swimming in the middle of the ocean surprised many people.

It's barbeque time. People in Vancouver loves to barbeque, whether it's at the park, on the beach or simply in their backyard. So far, I have four barbeques lined up for this weekend. You read it right, four barbeques in 2 days! Isn't that crazy?! Canucks love to stay outside because hibernation season is finally over!

How many times do I have to shout: I LOVE SUMMER!

Summer Song #1

Promiscuous
Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland

[N:] Am I throwin you off?
Nope
[N:] Didn’t think so

How you doin’ young lady
That feelin’ that you givin’ really drives me crazy
You don’t haveta play about the joke
I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke

Looking for a girl that’ll treat you right
You lookin’ for her in the day time with the light
You might be the type if I play my cards right
I'll find out by the end of the night

[N:] You expect me to just let you hit it
But will you still respect me if you get it

All I can do is try, gimme one chance
What’s the problem I don’t see no ring on your hand

I be the first to admit it, I’m curious about you, you seem so innocent

[N:] You wanna get in my world, get lost in it
Boy I’m tired of running, lets walk for a minute

[Chorus]
Promiscuous girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And it's you that I want

[N:] Promiscuous boy
You already know
That I’m all yours
What you waiting for?

Promiscuous girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need

[N:] Promiscuous boy
Let's get to the point
Cause we're on a roll
Are you ready?

[Verse]
[N:] Roses are red
Some diamonds are blue
Chivalry is dead
But you're still kinda cute

Hey! I can't keep my mind off you
Where you at, do you mind if I come through

[N:] I’m out of this world come with me to my planet
Get you on my level do you think that you can handle it?

They call me Thomas
last name Crown
Recognize game
I'm a lay mine's down

[N:] I'm a big girl I can handle myself
But if I get lonely I’ma need your help
Pay attention to me I don't talk for my health

I want you on my team
[N:] So does everybody else.

Baby we can keep it on the low
Let your guard down ain’t nobody gotta know
If you with it girl I know a place we can go

[N:] What kind of girl do you take me for?

[Chorus]
Don't be mad, don't get mean
[N:] Don't get mad, don't be mean

Hey! Don't be mad, don't get mean
[N:] Don't get mad, don't be mean

Wait! I don't mean no harm
I can see you with my t-shirt on

I can see you with nothing on
feeling on me before you bring that on

Bring that on
[N:] You know what I mean

Girl, I’m a freak you shouldn't say those things

I’m only trying to get inside your brain
To see if you can work me the way you say

It's okay, it's alright
I got something that you gon' like

Hey is that the truth or are you talking trash
Is your game M.V.P. like Steve Nash

[Chorus]
Promiscuous Girl
Wherever you are
I’m all alone
And its you that I want

[N:] Promiscuous Boy
I'm calling your name
But you're driving me crazy
The way you're making me wait

Promiscuous Girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need

[N:] Promiscuous Boy
We're one in the same
So we don't gotta play games no more

The Resolution

Looking back at my life, I realize that I have not enjoyed it to the fullest. There is so much more I can do, there is so much more I can see. I partly blame myself for not being out there, like some people I know. I quickly tell myself "I do not possess the resources to do so." Then, counterarguing myself, enjoying life does not necessitate money, but it does time. Do I have time? I do not think that is the question. I think it is more "Do I want to make time to enjoy life?" Yes, I do, right now.

So, my resolution starts this summer. By September, I should have done at least 5 of the following:

1. Go on a trip to two places outside the Lower Mainland

2. White water rafting

3. Zipline

4. Skydiving

5. Ride a horse

6. Camping

7. Finally learn how to drive

8. Get on a diving board and jump into a 20 feet pool

9. Cook and bake

10. Wear a bikini (which means work out to get a body made for a bikini)

Let's see how things will go.