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As I'm getting ever closer to my break from Vancouver, I'm in a rather melancholy state about my departure from the city. Sure it's been a rather wet and warm winter but perhaps that's the ideal breeding ground for all of the fun that is about to spark up. For those participating in forums, the warm rooms of dialogue and friendship will perhaps spread out into the city as each person carries their own fire for change. For those who can/choose to make their convictions known in the street, the cooling rains may ground them in the process of a continuous cycle of the varying forms of action.

I know I will see much when I'm away and that upon my return I will be able to learn from the experiences of those who participated and witnessed what may become of 2010. Perhaps I need to take a little more solace in that fact.

When I'm home again the city will be just a little bit warmer and I in turn will know a little bit more about myself. I will be able to take part in change in a different venue, the growing season is fast approaching. Sprouts will soon be birthed on my windowsill and new space for my beds needs to be prepared.

Here's to almost Spring.

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January - March is my least favourite time of year in Vancouver. If you're not involved in some kind of winter sport, it's generally miserable here. The sky fades from grey to black, day in and day out, with no stars to brighten the night sky. It's wet. Very, very wet. I usually don't find it hard to see beauty in everything, but these months in this city make it extremely hard sometimes.

But then... the Sun appears. The weather is warm, and people sit outside and drink coffee. There are bikes weaving in between traffic and children can be seen playing in parks. It's days like this that remind me of why I love this city so much.

a magnetic wall at the VAG and a lamp post on Main Street

Woods

I was walking my dog in the woods behind my house when a fog bank rolled in and it dawned on me that I had somehow forgotten what a remarkable place we live in..

There isn't much reason for this one, I just think it's wonderful..
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Love,
Sarah

Winter in Vancouver can be a drag. Right now I'm looking out the window at grey skies and rain pooling in overly saturated soil. Snow appears and then gets washed away, and often I'll slip in to dark moods lit only by dreams of Hawaii.

It's important to remember that this city does have its Winter bonuses. In case you're new to the city, or you're having some trouble remembering, here's a short list (please let me know if you have anything to add!):

-Phillips beer and chilli at Cafe Deux Soleil
-getting to CHOOSE whether or not you'd like to go for a walk in the snow
-GRANVILLE ISLAND WINTER ALE
-sailing in December
-bike rides in December
-the odd day the Sun breaks through and makes you remember how beautiful everything is

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This doesn't have much to do with fall in the city, but I just came across this picture of 70's Chevy Chase and realized what a dream he was!

-Sarah