On Vacation

I am really learning how much I savor my independence. I've definitely lost a lot of my inhibitions about exploring new things.

Tonight, I walked about 7.6 km just around the downtown area, parts of gastown, and then out in the West End towards Stanley park. I have a semi-budget and I didn't want to blow all my money eating out every night without researching first. Tonight I wanted to just relax after I got out since I am currently running on about 1.5 hours of sleep for the last 48 hours. Plus work. Plus travel.

I bought a Malbec and stopped into a local deli for some goat cheese and a fresh baguette loaf. Best Dinner. Ever. Turned on some Simpsons. I am so easy to please!

I was originally planning to go to UBC tomorrow, but I remembered back from my grad days no one is ever on campus on Fridays(at least faculty/grad students) and if they are, they're seriously trying to get work done instead of answer questions from me after they didn't respond to my emails. So I think I will bump that to Monday instead. I am debating whether to do Stanley park tomorrow, or do the drive to Squamish via Lynn Canyon and the Sea to Sky Highway. part of that will depend on how plans firm up for Saturday/Sunday. I am definitely looking forward!!!! My black dress is to DIE for. I love putting it on.

I am glad I know what I need to REALLY take time and relax. I have made myself dress up for the evenings when I go out, even if I'm just wandering. It meant packing a little more, but there's just a different feeling not being so grungy. Chicago has definitely had a positive affect on my fashion sense, whether I want to admit it or not.