Things I Love Thursday

You’ve got to look for the things you love when you’re in the midst of exams and papers you really don’t:

♥ The skit my friends and I did for our FNLG final presentation at the Musqueam community potluck last Thursday was a success — everything went smoothly and people laughed in all the right places.

♥ The Speakeasy year-end event went off splendidly last Friday, much to my relief and delight. The food was good, there was plenty of fine entertainment, and the company was marvellous. But I knew that last bit was going to be true anyway.

♥ The ohanami (cherry blossom viewing) picnic my Japanese friend organised last Saturday. We enjoyed ourselves down the avenue of cherry trees just outside Vanier, on Lower Mall.

Anne's White Way of Delight, transported to UBC

The above snapshot was taken a few days before the actual picnic, which proved a grey, but fortunately dry, day.

We didn’t realise this until we finished, but we were sitting right under a bird’s nest — no wonder there was an angry crow who kept cawing at us! My apologies, Mama Crow.

♥ Listening to an awesome, mood-lifting playlist I just compiled, while studying. (The first time I’ve put a playlist together. Shocking, I know.)

♥ The delights of a well-stocked fridge and pantry. After whining about getting groceries, I rediscovered the joy of having food at hand. Especially tortilla chips and salsa. Mmm, salsa!

♥ Playing the piano in the Marine Drive ballroom on mornings when the sun is shining and I can see the blue and green world outside.

♥ This cover of Bon Iver’s ‘Skinny Love’ done by the talented fourteen-year-old Birdy:

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And most excitedly…

♥ My best friend from home is coming to town next week! I have exactly a day to convince her to relocate to Vancouver. Any suggestions on where I can take her?

Also, recommended vegan dining spots are greatly appreciated as I’m not in the least bit vegan, but would like some places to go where we can eat together!