July 26, 2011 0

Favourite People.

By Michy in General Life, Opinions

I used to be able to count my favourite people – those who I enjoyed spending time with, enjoyed hearing about their lives, admired their abilities and intelligence – on one hand. I realized today that I can’t even count them all on both hands now. It’s crazy what difference a year makes. I am rather lucky to have so many favourite people. They’re not all close friends, in fact some aren’t even friends of mine. They’re co-workers, acquaintences, friends of friends… I don’t trust them all. I don’t know everything about them all. I don’t socialize with them all regularly. But it doesn’t stop me from thinking of them as tops in my book.

I suppose with so many favourites, it seems like I don’t have a true favourite anymore. We all classify people in our minds. “That’s Ben. He shares my interest of Volkswagens, but I never hang out with him by myself. And I would never ask him for advice.” But he might still be one of your favourite people. “That’s Bill. He doesn’t always like the same things I do, but he’s funny, and we always have a fun time hanging out. I’d consider him a good friend.” And perhaps Bill is one of your favourite people.

What does it mean to be a favourite? Is there a definition of what a person needs to be your favourite? For me, there isn’t. I just know them when I see them. What about you – who inspires you, who do you look forward to seeing? What makes a person a favourite to you?

Tags: people, personal, relationships

July 21, 2011 0

Unexpected Kindness.

By Michy in General Life, Me Me Me

I have been rather busy the past few weeks searching for a new place to live. So stressful when it gets down to the wire… like the 21st of the month, isn’t it? Well, today was my lucky day. After much searching and disappointment, I found a fantastic new apartment I love that’s close to my work, has hardwood floors (carpets are gross… especially other people’s carpets), and in a cool building. Sure it’s still around the $3 a square foot that seems to be the average here in Vancouver where prices are an all-time high, but it’s my little bungalow, and I am so excited to move in on the 1st.

Today hinged on kindness from others, however, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world that the stars aligned and the people around me allowed this to happen for me. First, I had to leave work for an hour to go view the place- not a good thing in my line of work. I’m always super busy and hate to take time away from work when I have clients relying on me, but it worked out. My boss just asked that I run an errand for him on my way back in return. I saw the apartment, it was great, I did the errand (buying Starbucks gift cards), and the employees there were exceptionally helpful and made the day even brighter. Then, I went back to sign the lease on the place after work, and it was so pleasant. The building manager is so sweet.

But the most kind thing of all came from a girl I just met today: the soon-to-be previous tenant of my apartment. She is moving to the UK and can’t take a lot of furniture with her, so she asked if I wanted it. She let me back up to look at it again and I was surprised to find the couch she had was the very same one I planned to buy. I have almost everything I need, and she’s going to leave it in the apartment for me. How nice is that! She could have sold it and made money, but she decided to give it to me. I was blown away.

Then of course there’s all my friends offering to help me move and help decorate and help me set things up and get settled. I am on top of the world. The only thing that isn’t going right is that my money seems to be delayed and I need to find a way to make my rent not bounce on the 1st, but seeing what I’ve already accomplished by thinking positively, I am not too worried. Anything is possible.

So, this post is decided to those random acts of kindness and generosity that make a world of difference in someone’s life. And today, that someone was me.

Tags: happiness, kindness, my apartment, society, vancouver

July 14, 2011 3

Tear Down This Fence.

By Michy in Photography, Vancouver

I’m sorry for the lack of posting lately- things got crazy. No time to write so I am posting a photo today… promise to write soon! xo

Tags: photos, vancouver

July 6, 2011 0

Raw Canvas.

By Michy in Photography, Vancouver

Another photo today- this week has been far too exhausting for me to write any of my thoughts down! Will have something come to mind for the weekend, I am sure.

This was taken at Raw Canvas in Vancouver. Great little eatery where you can have some great drinks and nibbley-foods in the front, and party in the back. And by party, I mean paint! It’s a full-on studio and there is some great inspirational work there. Plus it’s a tonne of fun. Pro tip: remember to keep a spot open on your palette to hold your wine glass.