Taking a Moment to Breathe

Days can breeze through without realizing that it's been weeks since I've updated by blog. I've been spending less time in front of the computer after work. Working made me realize that life's more than just earning. It's also about being in the company of people that you care most for. So last night, I told myself to..

Stop. Breathe. Listen.

I had a long, sweet chat with a dear friend. We had made plans, then we changed those plans, then we changed them again. We've both been doing so much and we finally realized it was time to take a deep breath and relax.

So, we talked instead about the past couple days and the next few months. We have plans, grand plans.

For now, I'm taking deep breaths and listening to the slow rhythm of my heart.

Monolithic Blue-Tinted Building

A view of of the "world's local bank" IT headquarters. Most of the Universal Banking System components are designed and built in this highly secured building which is rather intimidating for a timid city like Vancouver. I have to go through several doors and card scans every morning just to reach my desk (approx 4). The washroom is even a card scan away. They do everything to keep people and perhaps the sun away from the building with its highly reflective blue window tint . On a lighter note, we share the building with EBay's call centre.

Something's Brewing

A lot of brewing transpired the last two weeks. I'm savouring the last few days of freedom (certainly not by drinking) until I shift gears and work the clock. Hopefully new work won't stop me from photo blogging.

Weather's excellent these days in Vancouver. I was out at Granville Island walking by the port. One of the attractions I recently discovered at the location is the Granville Brewery. Nothing comparable to the vibrance of the English bars (in England), but a novelty in a city where coffee-lovers out number the beer drinkers. I still prefer the non-intoxicating peppermint tea.