I have so many ideas on how to do this year-end post. I thought of doing a per month summary or a top 19 things that happened this 2019. I'm writing this December 30th, and I still haven't decided.
I'll look at Google Photos and see what happened each month and see if I can present it in a better way. Let's do this!
Update on December 31: I started a monthly summary and picked the top 19 events that happened this year. Disclaimer: I didn't include birthdays. This list is arranged chronologically.
Number 1. Staycation at Pan Pacific Hotel
We welcomed 2019 by staying overnight at Pan Pacific Hotel (you can read the details here). The primary reason for our stay is to watch the Vancouver New Year fireworks.
View from our hotel room
Our beautiful room (and yes, that's the view from the window)
Number 2. Vancouver Aquarium at night
Jomar's workplace has organized a winter party at the Vancouver Aquarium. There were lots of food, great music, and watching the fishes and sea creatures at night is just a different experience.
Fishes at night
Number 3. Wedding preparation trip to Manila
We spent a week back in Manila. Meeting with family, friends, and suppliers. It was too short.
Wedding Preparation
Number 4. Jomar joins Vancouver Sun Run
Jomar joins his first-ever fun run in Vancouver. It was the total Canadian experience when it hailed in the middle of the run. This is the moment I knew Jomar is adjusting well and is happy in Canada.
Number 5. Therese's graduation
Congratulations Therese! She graduated from the University of British Columbia, and we're so proud of her.
Celebrating with the family
Number 6. Crossing Burrard and Cambie Bridge
Jomar and I love walking, so crossing both Burrard and Cambie bridges for the first time this year definitely belongs in this list.
View from Burrard Bridge
Number 7. Main Street Car Free Festival
It was an unplanned visit to the Main Street Car Free Festival. They closed Main Street from traffic between 33rd up to Broadway. There were lots of food and pop-up stores. It was amazing!
The Crowd
Number 8. Hovey's graduation
Congratulations Hovey! He graduated from Vancouver Community College, and we're so proud of him.
Celebration in the Philippines
Number 9. Watching the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club
It's our first time to watch a baseball game ever. Moreover, there's free food (which is the primary reason we went). Thanks, Jomar's workplace, for sponsoring!
Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
Number 10. Catholic Wedding in Manila
This is the goal for 2019. I have no idea how we managed to organize and pay for this wedding, but all I know is that if it's in God's will, it will happen. It's nice to see all our family and friends in one place. Thank you, everyone, who helped in making this possible. You're God's angels sent to us.
Surrounded by family and friends.
Number 11. Honda's Celebration of Lights
Fireworks to continue the beautiful summer in Vancouver.
Number 12. A Day Trip to Whistler
Real vacation (the February and July visit to the Philippines is really work for the wedding) to Whistler, a day-trip to explore more of our beautiful British Columbia.
Us in Whistler
Number 13. Pinoy Fiesta in Vancouver
In our search for Filipino food and before summer ends, we joined fellow Filipinos in Pinoy Fiesta Vancouver!
Number 14. Taiwanfest
During the Labour Day weekend, we went to Taiwanfest and enjoyed the performances and food.
Number 15. Watching the Vancouver Whitecaps FC
We watched Vancouver Whitecaps FC twice this year. Hoping for great things from the team next year.
Let's go, Whitecaps!
Number 16. VanDusen Glow in the Garden
For Halloween, we went to VanDusen Glow in the Garden and enjoyed the mysterious, beautiful lights.
Number 17. Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
To celebrate our wedding anniversary, we went to the Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant. It was beautiful.
One of the views from the Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
Number 18. Santa Claus Parade
This is the third year we kicked off our holidays with the Santa Claus Parade!
Number 19. Vancouver Christmas Market
It's our first time in the Vancouver Christmas Market, and I loved it. Hopefully, it becomes part of our annual tradition.
Other things to note:
This year is the first time I've been to Taiwan (just the airport in February). We had our layover in Japan (in July), and I was able to eat Japanese Curry in Japan.
Thank you for the many beautiful memories in 2019! Praying for more blessings this coming 2020.
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When Jomar and I got married 6 months ago, we agreed to watch a movie at the cinema once a month (minimum). For the 5 of those 6 months, we have been watching movies at Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP. This month we decided to watch at Fifth Avenue Cinemas. First one inside the theater! Fifth Avenue Cinemas As the name implies, this cinema is at 5th Avenue corner Burrard. Walking distance (if you like walking) to both home and work. This location is restricted to age 19+ because they serve alcohol at the Licensed Bar and Lounge. Licensed Lounge Theater There are 5 in this location and the one we went to is smaller than I expected and it's ground level. The seats were low. April date Food and Snack I was disappointed by the food offering. I don't know but I was expecting it to have as many food choices as they have in their Marine branch but they only serve like 9 items and even the snack bar didn't have Outtakes - only popcorn. Food was st
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