reunion...

i went over to my friends chris and katie's place last night. despite my social anxiety and general awkwardness i had a really great time. and just to reinforce the small world principle the first two girls who jace introduced me to were girls i had played basketball with in elementary school. "these are my friends!" she says. hilarious.

fuelled by red wine i met and chatted with some interesting people, all with an interesting story of how and why they're here in vancouver. it seems most people are transplants from all over the country/world. some for school, some for work and some to just be.

caught a cab home at 3am and stumbled into my apartment giggling at the idea of sneaking into bed without waking the girl in bed. which i did... unsuccessfully.

went skating for the first time in this city with chris today. i'm pretty much in love with smooth pavement, gradual hills and cruisin... to the beach. caught up with my friend who i haven't seen in years, amazed at how much he's changed and who he's become. insight of the best kind. we talked at great length about life and love and change. chasing our mutual hangovers with the hair of the dog.... but honestly who can say no to a) $4 pints and b) a cute bartender who accidently brings another pint and tells you she'll pay for it if we drink it. ummm... ok. deal.

kinda glad we're staying in tonight with great mugs of tea, a movie and my big comfy bed.

(still covered in flecks of paint)