50 things I love.

"For when it is questioned as to whether a man is good, one does not ask what he believes, or what he hopes, but what he loves"
-Augustine

1.Barefoot Freedom
2.Capturing the moment
3.Summer nights at Anvil
4.New shoes
5.Hosting dinner Parties
6.Cherry Blossoms
7.Seeing a child laugh
8.FInding new music
9.Naps on the couch
10.Sipping guwertztaminer on a patio
11.Singing in icelandic jibberish
12.Getting captured in a good book
13.Swing dates a t English bay
14.Midnight talks
15.Fine dining
16.Faces that sparkle
17.Falling asleep to Sigur Ros
18.A taste of home in a place unknown
19.Flying business class
20.Sunroofs
21.China whites with the ladies
22.Staying a lux hotels
23.Sunsets on the Lion's gate
24.Brothers that write me songs
25.Darkbeer in Yaletown
26.Seeing everything come together
27.Snail mail
28.Live acoustic music
29.'Besos' greetings
30.Weekends in whistler
31.Earl gray Tea with Grandma
32.Seafood in Steveston
33.Being still and knowing
34.Laughing at old times
35.A hug that gives security
36.Being inspired
37.Movies that give a fresh perspective
38.Songs that bring memories
39.Giving gifts
40.Risking everything
41.The company of good friends
42.Renewed hope
43.Having a baby fall asleep in your arms
44.Live Musicals
45.New locations
46.Lyrics that speak to the heart
47.Home decor
48.Unexpected phone calls
49."Turning moments into memories"
50.AGAPE love

Sigur Rós.

one of my favorite bands of all time.
my favorite video.
their creativity and originally is always inspiring.
my favorite song.
if you have not seen them play live; put it on your bucket list.

harrison.

This is where I got to
spend my weekend,
With amazing weather,
old friends
and good eats.
life doesn't get much better.

good eats.

In the West End, where Denman and Robson meet is the epicentre
of ramen-noodle restaurants, Benkei.
The Japanese version Pho, but much more fun and flavourful!

beauty.

you are beautiful.
just incase you were wondering.

lay em'down.

My song pick of the week.
lay em'down by needtobreathe.
you may recognize these guy's music from p.s i love you.
i love music with a little soul.

blanco.

Today I got to visit the little white house.
Some of my favorite 'white' finds:

tunes.

Today I have been listening to a lot of MEIKO.
Very chill. Great for a lounging kind of day!

barrio.

One of my favorite neighborhoods while I was living in
Monterrey was Barrio Antigo.
The buildings have incredible color and history and I would
spend hours walking around looking at them and
all the artisan shops along the way.
Some of the photos I took...

ilike.

These guys are AMAZING.
The Vitamin String Quartet Covers Indie Rock Music.
"They are about applying rock n' roll attitude to classical technique"
Check them out...

Blasted Church

One of my favorite BC wineries is Blasted Church.
A young winery, opening in 2002, Blasted church is named after a small church that had been moved from the old Fairview townsite of western Oliver to nearby Okanagan Falls; dynamite was used to loosen its nails before its transfer.
I am hoping to make a trip to the Okanagan Falls in the next couple of weeks to stock up on the Best of BC.

My favorite wine from them:
Hatfield's Fuse 2008

Colour: Mid-straw with lime hues.
Bouquet: Ginger, orange blossom, melon, honey, pear, peach, pineapple, and citrus notes.
Palate: Medium bodied, with melon, citrus on the entry followed by a tropical fruit mid-palate leading to a spicy ginger/orange finish.
Food Pairings: Seared tuna with togarashi (Japanese spice), Ma Po tofu, mild cheeses or by itself with good company, if you feel like sharing.
http://www.blastedchurch.com/

Play list for June.

Cranberry Lake-Ari Hest
Happiness-The Fray
You and Me-Dave Matthews Band
S.O.S-Gin Wigmore
Apologies-Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Stay Away-The Honorary Title
Tired of Being Sorry -Ringside
Sunday Morning-Tamarama
Learning to Fly-Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
When Your Mind's Made Up-Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
My Baby Blue -Dave Matthews Band
Broken Voices-Ari Hest
New Soul-Yael Naïm
Wedding Dress-Matt Nathanson
Never Say Never-The Fray
Save You-Matthew Perryman Jones
Love Is the End-Keane
The Sea and the Rhythm-Iron & Wine
Everytime-Lincon Hawk