If my plans hadn't changed, I would actually be leaving Vancouver next Friday.

To be honest, if I were to be scheduled to leave next Friday, I can tell you right now that I am so NOT prepared to go - not mentally, not emotionally, and definitely NOT physically fit enough for me to not stand out like a beach whale amongst all the other skinny Asian girls.

I guess the reality of me leaving hasn't sunk in yet.

Right now I am still going through with my daily routine. Enjoying the glorious summer sun. Going to the beach. Hanging out with friends. Savouring every bit of what may possibly be my last summer in Vancouver.

For example, last night after work, my friend and I went to Salade de Fruit for french cuisine. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants of all time - quality and quantity french food at an affordable cost! Then, we went shopping at South Granville to kill time before going to see Les Miserables! I have been wanting to see it for a long time and finally found a good deal with commendable seats! I've heard such great things about the musical and was so excited about it.

It was really good, the main lead was truly amazing - he had a beautiful voice, very good control, excellent execution. The storyline is very powerful and like all great musicals, there were laughter, tears and standing ovations. Lol.

Anyway, as I was walking along Granville Street, walking from boutique to boutique, I suddenly thought to myself: How different it would be if I were in KL at that very moment.

First of, I wouldn't be able to afford dinner at a French restaurant. lol. Secondly, just having that cool gentle breeze balancing out the hot summer sun, walking on Granville Street and merely enjoying the moment of being there... I don't know how to put that feeling into words.

The feeling of contentment. Of serenity. The feeling when your emotions and nature complement each other so perfectly that you feel that life is pretty awesome after all. (Or at that moment anyway. lol!)

The kind of feeling that you get when you are traveling - away from reality where time stops and every problem back home seems so so so far away... and you are just merely enjoying the moment.

Yes, enjoying the moment. Right now, I am really enjoying the moment.

I am tired of stressing out what to do for the next part of my life. Love saying this and I will say it again: I will just go with the flow~~~ and take it as it comes!!! LOL!

Guess some things never change. That is my way of handling problems that are too difficult or cannot be solved. haha.

So yes, I have been checking out some recipes lately. My co-worker and I have decided to bake something for our entire division (40 other comrades who share our agony, stress and pain) and we will be bringing something to the office on Monday, July 27th.

Honestly, I am not much of a baker. I haven't really baked anything. Mostly because I don't have the patience to wait for it to bake in the oven. And also maybe because I tried to bake chocolate-chip cookies once last Christmas and they were burnt, overly-thin and a total disaster. I had put two eggs more than the recipe suggested, thinking that my dough was too dry but as a result, my dough was too wet and it refused to rise in the heat, hence, the overly-thin part.

Anyway, I wanted to make tiramisu. I have been searching online for the easiest recipe I could find. I also asked around for some recipes. They still look difficult though. >< I will be trying to make it on Saturday or Sunday.

I will keep you posted on how it turns out. Knowing myself, I'm naturally talented in everything I do, so it should turn out well. Haha!!

Wish me luck!!

P.S. The annual HSBC Celebration of Lights has commenced once more. Although this year I am not as excited as previous years. I heard Canada did a great job last night. Oh well, maybe I will go to see China's show next Saturday.

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