Celebrating 23

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Celebrating 23

I've been 23 for almost two weeks now & I can't say that it feels much different from 22. A lot has changed, but 365 days later, I don't believe I'm much wiser. One thing that has changed is that for the first time in four years, I spent my birthday back home. & of course, I was welcomed back from sunny California with a[...]

She’s Feelin’ 22.

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She’s Feelin’ 22.

It's becoming tradition that I celebrate with Sammy on her birthday, so this year we decided to make it a mother-daughter event at Chambar! In the heart of downtown Vancouver, Chambar has a great atmosphere & even better food. With a primarily Belgium-influenced cuisine, the restaurant is home to a large foreign beer selection & takes pride in their waffles & fries. These two dishes[...]

What’s Up Wednesday.

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What’s Up Wednesday.

This is the last What's Up Wednesday I will write as an undergrad...maybe as a student. That is just terrifying. But... 1. It's Noah's birthday!The youngest of the wolfpack is turning 16! Wow, you can drive now. I can't wait to see you, so don't crash before Thursday. ^^ also thanks for letting me use you for show & tell. 2. We have another Trojan[...]

Happy Birthday Caroline!

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Happy Birthday Caroline!

It's just a coincidence that Miss Caroline Ott was born on the same day as my favourite country & home. Even though how we met may also seem like a coincidence, I like to think that if we didn't meet freshman year, we would have met somewhere else, because I can't imagine what my life would be like without her! People always assume we knew[...]

21

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21

There is no bigger birthday in the US than your 21st. However, in Canada, 21 is just another year older. I had already celebrated being legal two years ago when I turned 19, but since I had a second chance at having my first legal drink, I decided to do it in style. Since my birthday was on a Thursday, I still had class but[...]