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My Canadian Passport and the First Weekend of June

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It's a busy first weekend of June for us. It's filled with activities Jomar, and I enjoy. Friday Evening - Canada Passport Processing Time The "weekend" starts right after working hours are over on a Friday. So last Friday, we went straight to the nearest Canada Post to get a package, specifically my Canadian Passport. After 12 weeks of waiting, it's finally in my possession. Steps For Me (In Person) For My Sister (By Mail) Date of Receipt March 11, 2022 April 5, 2022 Credit Card Charge March 11, 2022 May 9, 2022 Passport Received June 3, 2022 May 13, 2022 Movie of the Night: Top Gun (1985) After admiring my Canadian Passport and preparing dinner, we watched Top Gun (1986). It's the first time we're watching it as we prepare to watch the second movie. I now understand some of the references

Vancouver is Home | First Half of May Highlights

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We're almost halfway through May, and while the Philippine elections stressed me out, I am constantly reminded to be grateful that I call Vancouver home. Below are some highlights of our May 2022 so far. BMO Vancouver Marathon Jomar ran the half-marathon during the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 1, 2022. Below are more detailed blog posts on how the day went (for me, at least). Breakfast from Starbucks Lunch at Lin Chinese Cuisine Dessert  at Trees Cheesecake + Organic Coffee Cloudy Day on May 1, 2022 - Perfect Weather for the BMO Vancouver Marathon I'm proud of Jomar for completing the half-marathon. 🙌 New Chromebook I have been using a Chromebook since end of 2016, and I've only used Asus Chromebooks. I purchased a 13-inch one (2016), then an 11-inch one (2017), and now I have a 15-inch Chromebook. The two smaller ones are close to end-of-life (no software updates), so I'm giving them to my mom as her travel device. 15-inch Asus Chromebook Mother's Day Dinner A