When Can I go Back?

Vancouver is the most amazing city.  It is stunningly beautiful and it’s clean.  We had gorgeous weather during the whole trip.  sun, 72 degrees and zero humidity.  Now, I did not see Edward Cullen…. but I did get to visit the sites where they filmed New Moon and are now filming Eclipse.  I watched a live shoot!!  I so wish I could have gotten closer.  I was thinking of ways to smuggle carrie in- steal her audio gear and act like a member of the crew.  I also considered trying to be on of the 500 extras they had on set that day.  I bet you I could have…. but mom was with me and I was feeling less gutsy.   Even though I had room service cheescake and chocolate amaretto cake and an all you can eat chocolate bar….. I think I managed to do enough walking (and running after stars) to keep the weight gain to a minimum.  I was conscious of every single solitary bite that went into my mouth though- and that alone is a big positive change for me.  I was notorious for “mindless eating”.  I would be so full- to the point of nausea, and would not be able to tell you what all I had just eaten or how much of what.  Not now… I know.

If you have a chance- visit Vancouver.  the Canadian mountain range just wraps around the city like a security blanket.  there is a gorgeous park which is bigger than the city and NY’s Central Park called Stanley Park.  It is beautiful and filled with protected forrest- filled with hemlocks, cedars…. huge redwoods.  I really just can’t say enough.

And yes!  I did wear my bathing suit to the pool!  Mom and I even took a photo although it will be burned.  I hope everyone has a great labor day weekend!  I’ll be playing as much as possible with Cooper to burn some calories…and since there’s a little bit of a nip in the air I think I’ll make vegetable soup for the weekend. 

 

Be well, jennifer

Current Music Addiction: Daughtry, The new Black Crowes

Reading: Anything twilight.  just started the book over.