Brunch will always have my back

Ode to Brunch

You are a the perfect time of the day- neither too early nor too late,
You reserve no judgments of whether to eat breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
You are a safe haven for family, friends, and lovers.

You will always find a time in my day,
A place on my map,
And a memory in my heart.

Vietnam, Hanoi
Hilton Brunch
Buffet Style
Best dish: Calamari Tomato Salad

USA, NY
Mt. Fuji Restaurant
Buffet Style

USA, WA
Beach Store Cafe
Menu Style
Best dish: TBD

Canada, Montreal
Faberge
Menu Style 
Best dish: Poulet Croustillant avec des Patates 

USA vs. Canada- A Continuing Series

This blog post is to reflect on some of the differences I've experienced and learned about having lived in the US, where I lived in New Jersey and New York for 7 years and now "live during breaks" in Washington State, and in Canada, Montreal, where I've been studying for the last two years.

The topics will greatly vary, some more entertaining perhaps while others more serious. Overall, this is simply for me to observe some of the differences and look back upon them with a smile.

1) STARBUCKS
Winner: Canada (well Montreal)
~ Due to their bilingual nature, they actually always get my name right

Exhibit A:

Starbucks on Peel, Grande S'mores Frap
31-05-16

#PICKUPTHEPHONE

May 31- 2016
2:46 pm EST

Declined FaceTime Call

The one time that I should have NEVER declined a call. Huge regrets.
Still in the dark

SENDING SO MUCH LOVE HUGS LOVE HUGS LOVE HUGS LOVE
- the entire spectrum of love-
Sent from me to you.

Procrastination at its Best Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FIPIuw5KXY

This is what I came up with:

A red, opaque, cube, small/medium size (8x8x8")
A wooden ladder, right next to the cube--- the cube acting like a step
A white, wild horse with the ladder leaning against it as well
A single flower in the horses' mouth, or 3 by the horses ear--- I was torn
A storm far far far away and non-threatening.

Analysis from test:

Not a large ego, private, relatively strong friendship bonds that are very close, preference of wild relationships, and relatively ready to have 1 or 3 children, and quite stress free.

Self-analysis:

Not a large ego, open/ transparent, friendship bonds, some strong, friends first relationships, COULD tentatively have children, definitely not wanting now, and pretty stressed due to finals but lack of care makes me less stressed and it's summer right now.

(I couldn't make the storm seem far away)

Handlebars

Yesterday was the first time I rode a bike in forever, having convinced myself I didn't know how to anymore, and this is what it felt like 😂 :

~🔼👭🔼~

What is it that makes relationships unfold and hold? Any type of relationships, familial links, friendships, sexual partners, lovers.
Overlapping interests and curiosity in each other do play a principle role, however in my experience, what makes relationships stay true and last is (delta):




1) Accepting things may change
2) Acknowledging things have changed
3) Adapting to each other's change

All things much easier said than done, believe me. I once read this from a 'clickbait' article about an extremely old and loving couple and what one of them said has prevalently stuck with me,

"We fix things instead of throwing them away."

I never want to throw things away, unless they become toxic, and I will try my hardest to fix things, unless they become truly broken. But even then, life has a way to mend and heal to better move on. I *know* they do, I believe they do.

The most significant gift a person can give to another is to be there.

Sounds simple enough, and genuinely is when you truly love the other person: unconditional love.

To be there
- to listen
- to cry
- to talk
- to laugh
- to make memories
- to care
- to understand
- to discuss
- to wonder
- to argue
- to play
- to plan
- to rely on
- to know
- through struggles
- towards happiness
- with love
- always

Change is hard.
Change is challenging.
Change is unsettling.
(Change is $$$)
Change can be distant.
Change can be breaking.
Change can be wonderful.

I miss the old times.
I miss the comfort.
I miss the casualness.
I miss the effortlessness.
I miss the banter.
I miss the endless texts.
I miss you.

I look forward to the new.
But I am also scared,
"I can't tell if it's going in a good or bad direction."
Yes, I am worried.
But, I know I love you, no matter what happens next.

Obsessive Planning

Got my whole academic life planned out
#atleastitsastart
#proudandcolorcoordinated

AS OF NOW- Saturday, May 28th, 11:59:03 PM, 2016

Biology Major            ---------->  Biology Liberal Major
Environment Minor    ---------->  Environment Minor
____________          ---------->  Psychology Minor

Best of all: I still can go  to Queensland (up to a year if I want!)
Everything JUST fits *.*

#sobasicallyicantfailanything