Oh Canada!

[Vancouver - English Bay]

This blog post is way overdue.  But my life has been too hectic to even think about blogging.  So the question is where to begin ......

[Alberta - Prairie Sky]

In August, I survived the move from Okinawa back to Canada.  Before I left there were countless farewell parties, speeches, late nights, early mornings, and boxes to be packed.  Now I find myself without a job, living with my parents in my childhood home, and FREEZING in this arid land.  That being said, life will be on-the-go really soon.  My practicum will be starting at the end of September, it has been really great spending time with my family, catching up with friends, and the cool air is really quite refreshing (as long as I am dressed appropriately).

 [Albert the Gopher]

Since I have been back in Canada I have done all sorts of exciting "Canadian" things like hiking and camping in the mountains, eating FANTASTIC cheese everyday, ordering poutine at A&W, wearing a Touque in August, chowing down on Timbits, and attending a completely legal (nation-wide) same-sex marriage ceremony.  Awesome EH!  I am excited to be back in such a great country and hope my body adjusts quickly to the dry cold weather.

Of course I am missing Okinawa a lot BUT I know that I will eventually return for visits or more.  So I am going to put on my Parka, Touque, Mitts, and Mukluks and enjoy life back in in my home and native land.  Oh Canada!

[Troll Falls]

[Deep Frying a Turkey]

[Blues Music Festival]

[Alberta Night Sky]