Happy Birthday Val!

Today we celebrated Val's birthday at Coast Restaurant and it was yummy. I decided to try something different so I went with a mango California roll with real crab and 3 raw oysters. The roll wasn't as good as Irashai Grill on Alberni Street cos they have amazing sushi / rolls but not too bad for lunch and just enough to keep me full til dinner. Besides, I made red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing for Val's birthday but they didn't really turn out so I only brought a few to share esp one for the birthday girl. I hope she had a great birthday!

Lunch with the Girls!

Today, I met up with C and M for a long over due lunch and to catch up on gossip and girl talk. We haven't seen each other since M left but she has been super busy studying for her mid-term which she took this morning. I know she did kick@ss on this mid term cos she studied every single day for over a month! I can't wait to hear the scores but I am certain she aced the exam! C & M came by to pick me up and we headed over to Oliver Twist Pub on Edmonds street, this seems to be our thing, pub food for lunch :) Burger platters at the pubs are always the best, it's so much better than Milestones or Cactus Club and it costs less plus there's more food! I think this will be our official theme, pub food for lunch and take out for dinner! After our lunch, we headed over to Metrotown for some frozen yogurt and while we ate our yogurt, we sat in a lounge area to chat and people watch. We always have such a good time together and we can talk about EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING. No judgment, no criticism, no funny looks or worried thoughts about what words are coming out of your mouth or thoughts out of your brain. Plus I love how they can relate to my "lunatic" tendencies and even encourage or add to my ideas while others would find them strange. I heart these girls!

Reunion at Joey's

Tonite we had a surprised reunion! We got pretty lucky cos originally we were going to meet on Wednesday but ended up meeting on Thursday. All 4 of us have not been together at the same place in 2 1/2 years! Jen just recently got back from Australia and Karli was in Vancouver for just the one day / night! This meeting was meant to be and we feel so lucky to be able to all see each other to catch up! Jen and Karli are doing great and Karli is busy as ever. Jen is still looking for something but I'm sure she will find something soon with all her experience. Hopefully, she'll be in the downtown core and then we could have our lunches again!

We had dinner at the new Joey's on Burrard and Pender and it is very interesting how they set up this new restaurant. Designed a bit different from the others and I'm not sure I like where they put the washrooms cos they are far from the main dining area. Behind the main dining area and bar is another bar but a bit darker and more reserved, feels like it's set up for an older crowd, men in suits. The decor throughout the restaurant is unique and interesting plus I notice the crowd (after work) is a bit older and way more suits than I expected. I tried something different cos the menu is the same at every restaurant, I decided to go with the Ahi Tuna Club, mmm... that was pretty delish and I would order it again. After dinner, it was still early but we decided to call it a nite cos Karli, Rae and I were a bit tired from the long day. Even tho we didn't get to spend much more time together, I was happy to have the chance to catch up with both Karli and Jen! We miss them so much!

Yaletown Brewery | Kar's 26th B'day

Tonight, we celebrated Kar's TWENTY SIX birthday! My gosh, 26 years young! She looks GREAT! And she is such a hottie, I totally have a girl crush on Kar! :) I love that sexy hot chica momma! (More photos on my Flickr Account)

It was such a great night with great friends and great drinks! Well, actually my drinks weren't that good plus they don't serve bellinis! WTF, no bellinis? Anyways, Shauna and Ariana were so much fun and I wish we had more of these fun after work moments but me being the oldest, I get tired too quickly by the end of the week that all I want to do is go home and crash! But I'm glad to have spent the evening with these friends - so much fun!

Because y'know, she's kinda a big deal .... ;)

Girl's Nite Out

Tonight was our official last Girls Nite Out with my dearest girlfriends from work, Jenn, Kar and Rae. Tonight was a combination of Kar's birthday and Jenn's going away dinner. We headed over to Relish (which used to be Urban Well) right after work and it was nice to have the restaurant to ourselves. We had good food, great conversation and it was awesome company. After dinner, Jenn and Rae had a birthday card for Kar (I didn't have one because I am planning on giving it to her on her actual birthday which is May 22) because Rae is heading off to Europe on Monday and Jenn is off to London on the following Friday. Rae *oops my mistake!* Jenn got a really cool Hallmark Song Card for Kar which played Hot Stuff by Donna Summer when you opened the card! Very cool and very Kar! (she is one HOT MAMA!! even on her "bad" hair days) After the birthday cards, we gave Jenn her going away gift and I think she teared up a bit! We think she really liked it and appreciated getting the ladies on each of our floor to sign her congrats card. We wanted her to have a little bit of us and Vancouver with her when she settled in London. After dinner, we headed back to Kar's for a bit before calling it a night. Kar was heading back to Vernon tomorrow morning for the long weekend and I was taking the extra day off to make it a super long (4 day) weekend. Jenn and Rae did not take Friday off so we thought we better call it a night. Besides, Kar needed to clean up her apartment, make her tan appointment and get her laundry done before she left for Vernon. I think she also needed to get to bed early to catch up on her sleep. It was a really nice night and we are def. going to miss Jenn tons!! Kar, Rae and I will have to make a girls trip out to London next year so we can visit Jenn. Good Luck Jenn!!! We are going to miss you so much and don't forget to keep us updated with your adventures in London. For more photos, check out my Flickr Account!