Commercial Drive between Broadway and 7th you can see a small window into downtown. This is where Adam first said he loved me!
Next time you pass it make sure to take a look, it’s a gorgeous view in the daytime and at night xx
It was exactly 3 years ago yesterday that I was on a date with Prince Charming (you can read about how we met here).
I’m lame and wrote this on his card…
Ha. Ha.Adam actually drew me another picture and wrote on the back, which is amazing because he’s not one to write down his feelings. The card was really cute, something about how 3 years ago he was just a boy excited to call a girl and then ended it by saying he’s still just a boy excited to call a girl đ
We agreed on watches as a gift exchange and OMG he got me the most amazing Marc Jacobs watch! I seriously couldn’t have picked out anything better myself! He also really liked the Nixon watch a got him…phewf!
I obviously wanted to look nice for our anniversary, but I’m having such a hard time dressing for this weather. It seems too far into Spring to wear tights, but it sure feels early to have bare legs! Oh well, I went for it and rocked a skirt sans tights.
I tried to imitate the hair that Marlee did last week.Fail.
The deets on the skirt..airplanes!
Striped Tank Top from Next (England)//Printed Ruffle Detail Skirt from Anthropologie//Vintage Blazer//F21 Accessories//Aldo Shoes
Adam had a $50 GC to the Italian Kitchen so we decided to celebrate there. It worked out perfectly because they gave us a cute table for two by the window. Food was delish but I had one glass too many of the wine. Although, that makes 3 years in a row we’ve been tipsy on our anniversary…so it’s tradition.
Thanks for a lovely weekend Adam and three fantastical years together (aww).
Inara George-Fools Work
photo from weheartit.com
Iâm feeling super in love today because itâs sunny and itâs our 3 Year Anniversary this Saturday (ahh please donât run away Adam :P) So when Tieka did a post about Spring Date Ideas I was impressed and greatly inspired. How on earth, had I never thought to do a post about date ideas??? Everyone needs date ideas. Those in relationships need date ideas to spice up their dates and break out from routines. Those who are single need a rolodex of date ideas in case the opportunity arises. Ugh, the worst when the guy gets you to pick the second dateâs activities and you canât seem to think of ANYTHING fun. Also, those of you who could care less about relationships could use these ideas with friends. It doesnât have to be romantic…just no making out!
Here are 10 of my favourite Spring Date Ideas…
1. Drive-In Movie
To tie in my love for everything vintage these days, I was thinking it would be adorable if you both dressed up from a different era and went to a drive in movie. You could even go to a diner before hand for dinner and milkshakes! Itâs ideal if you can somehow get your hands on a pickup truck because snuggling with blankets under the stars is so romantical!
For Vancouverites, our only drive in theatre is in Langley at 260th & Fraser Highway. Admission is $12.
2. Pull an All-Nighter
I did this once with my friendâs youth group (yes, I said it) and it was super fun. You can pre-plan a bunch of activities at places that are open all night like bowling, arcades, etc. It would also be fun to go get food in the middle of the night and it doesnât necessarily have to be something like Dennyâs. For those of you who are local you could try The Naam in Kits! Iâve rarely done it because Iâm never up early enough, but you could also plan it out so that your date ends in the perfect spot to watch the sun rise.
3. Hike & Picnic
This is so classic, yet I donât think Iâve ever done this on a date. If you live in the Lower Mainland you have a ton of scenic hikes to choose from for anyone from amateurs to experienced hikers. I found a list of trails here.
Packing a picnic lunch is so cute and this date is so awesome because it incorporates exercise and being active!
4. A Photo Walk Together
This date is very simple and has the potential to be completely free. To begin, both people pick a location that they feel would be great for photo taking. You can have any criteria, depending on whether you like nature shots, fashion photography, city shots, etc. You then travel to each location and take photos together. It may sound boring, but itâs actually really fun to be creative and try to spot creative photo opportunities.
5. The Zoo/Aquarium
I donât know why humans are still so fascinated with seeing animals and fish moving around in cages, but we are. So a trip to your local zoo or aquarium is actually a really fun date. For those of you here, the Greater Vancouver Zoo is $20 and the Vancouver Aquarium is $22. If youâre broke like I am, Iâd suggest packing your lunch!
6. Be a Tourist in Your Town
Perhaps youâve lived in the same town your whole life, or maybe you are just getting to know the area you currently live in. Either way, itâs always a fun idea to go do something super touristy in your own town. For Vancouverites, something like Capilano Suspension Bridge or UBC Botanical Gardens works.
7. Have a Laugh
I am a firm believer that laughter keeps relationships alive, so take a moment to share something funny together. Comedy Clubs are a great way to do this. One of my favourite places for a good chuckle is the Improv Theatre on Granville Island, which you could incorporate with a nice dinner beforehand. You could also go see a funny play, or a funny movie depending on what is playing at the time.
8. Camp Out
Remember when you were a kid and camping was the most exciting event EVER? Why not have a camp out for two?! You could pack everything up and head out to a nearby campground or you could even set up the tent in your own backyard! Itâs obviously ideal if you can have a fire because roasting sâmores and hot dogs (for those of you who eat meat) is a blast! If youâre not as poor as I am, you could do a date like this in luxury by going on a weekend trip to a cabin or B&B. The islands on the Sunshine Coast are a beautiful spot for those trips.
9. Cook an Entire Meal Together
Most of us love food and many of us donât take the time to cook an entire meal for dinner. My idea is to choose some recipes and make a whole meal together. Appetizer, Main Course (meat, potatoes, veggies) and dessert. This will take a ton of time, but the results will be deliciously gratifying. If youâre a couple that lives together and always make meals together you could put a twist on this and try a new recipe, take a cooking class together, or perhaps make your own alcoholic drinks for the night!
10. Step Outside Of the Box
Many people stick to routines and rarely take a moment to step outside of the box. Doing an activity that you have never tried before that maybe even scares you, will create a special bond with those you share it with. Iâm of course thinking of things like bungee jumping in Whistler or getting tattoos, but it doesnât have to be so extreme. It could be as simple as trying a new type of food or going rollerblading (because some of us are scared of standing on wheels.)
All of these dates are just starting points to get you guys going on a fabulous day or night out together. I just hope I can get you out on a fun adventure xx
The last few days have been a whirlwind of emotions. When I woke up Friday morning I had a very weird feeling about the day for unexplainable reasons. It seemed from the exterior to be any other Friday night. After Adam sent me flowers I insisted I take him out to The Keg for dinner to celebrate his promotion. I also knew that The Keg was one of the only places that would fit into the cleanse diet (think vegetarian in a steakhouse!) So I raced to the gym and then raced home to get ready. I had seen Jess had called but didn’t have time to call her back because I had to pick Adam up right away. We then go to the restaurant where we make some comment about all the people on their phones and how silly our generation is bla bla bla. So when I felt my phone go off I didn’t check who was calling, not wanting to appear to be a hypocrite.
As soon as we got back to Adam’s I checked the bbm from Jessica: “I tried to call you, I’m engaged!” I literally froze and just showed the phone to Adam who freaked out and told me to call her. Of course the entire proposal was adorable and she was at The Italian Kitchen with her whole family celebrating. We scheduled an emergency meet up the next afternoon at Starbucks…
I am bursting with happiness for them, my face is practically glowing! I have never seen Jessica this happy (which is a huge statement, trust me…she’s always bubbly!) It just feels so weird….my best friend is engaged. I feel so grown up in a completely terrifying way! Anyways I’ll have to start saving money for their destination wedding which is guaranteed to be amazing because Jessica’s mom is a wedding planner.
Congratulations again “Jelly”…love you long time!
I think it’s scary to be in love. It puts us in a state of vulnerability that is both exciting and uncomfortable. It’s so rare to find someone who you are genuinely compatible with, someone who fits your list of “requirements” (not that any of us girls would EVER produce such a list!…)
It is also not always easy to be in a relationship. Stressful situations are thrown at you from all angles at any given time. When one of you is stressed, the other person is stressed. It’s an entire person’s stress as well as your own. And ironically, it feels so much better to have someone to share the stress with.
I have caught the giggles lately. Every single time Adam and I hang out I laugh uncontrollably like an immature little girl. I haven’t quite figured out what it means, since I normally get the giggles at completely inappropriate times. The only conclusion I can come up with though is that I’m happy. That I am genuinely content and at peace.
A wise woman once told me that when you find someone great, you don’t feel as though you are waiting. She said that with all her ex boyfriends she was always waiting. Waiting for them to be more thoughtful, waiting for them to change, waiting for something…even if she didn’t quite know what it was she was waiting for. She said when you find someone great, you feel at ease because you are no longer waiting. I completely identified with her when I thought back to all my past relationships. Waiting for things to improve, waiting for things that never seemed to come. Waiting seems like such a waste of time…and it is.
When I woke up this morning Adam said he had a surprise for me…something to give me. I knew he wasn’t kidding around because he gets awkward and nervous when he has to tell me important things. I covered my eyes and he pulls a black expensive looking bag with pink ribbon handles out of his closet. The pink ribbon read “Diane’s”.
For no apparent reason, Adam bought me a beautiful set from Diane’s Lingerie. He said that he wanted to do something nice for me because I seemed unhappy with work lately and he wanted me to feel good.
Are you kidding me? Can someone pinch me?
He had contacted 3 of my friends asking where the best place to get lingerie was. He was sneaky and looked at one of my bra tags to see what size I am. Unfortunately, he happened to look at my “granny bra” which is a larger size than I normally wear. It is so close to my actual size though, he did such a great job! He even got a style that I had mentioned once…he actually listened to my ramblings and remembered what I wanted. I don’t even know if I remember saying it!
I feel as though I have won the lottery, I am so lucky. And I have a feeling if you asked him, he’d say the same thing. I waited forever for ex boyfriends to get the hint and do nice things. And I think that the most frustrating part was that most of them knew what would make me feel special, but they just didn’t ever want to go through the effort of doing any of it. And all at once today it hit me that I am with someone who wants to make me happy! He got the memo…he figured it out and he wants to put the effort in.
I am not telling this story to brag, but I also don’t apologize for writing how I am feeling in this moment. I wear my heart on my sleeve, even if it gets me in trouble most of the time. Maybe it is possible to find someone great and to be happy for a long time…and maybe not. I am certainly no expert, though I must admit that today I am feeling very optimistic đ
Coldplay-Green Eyes
One of my favorite questions to ask couples is how they met because everyone that I’ve ever asked has a story. It may not be the most exciting story, but to them it is the tale of how they came to be a couple….
It was April 20th, 2007. I was at a year and a half of single status after the 3 year debacle and hadn’t really met anyone worth getting serious with. I seemed to be on a system of meeting one boy every 6 months. (I still don’t know how so many girls these days seem to be going on dates every weekend…I swear it was never like that!!?! Perhaps I was just picky about who I dated, but I’m just not one to necessarily waste my time.)
Right right, back to the entire point of my story. So I was single and finally at a point in my life where I was okay with it. I realized that it was far better to be surrounded by great friends and not be waiting around for someone. It’s really hard to get to that point, it took me over a year to figure out who I was again and what I wanted.
Our third date-I took him to a Canucks playoff game! Not too shabby đ
I remember that it was a warm Friday night and I had been working the late shift in the store. I was wearing my new black dress and red heels and was feeling pretty sexified. The event was to celebrate the end of Vanessa’s semester aka Nurses Gone Wild at Plush. I had been invited to another fundraiser at Caprice that night but had to turn that down because I’d already bought my ticket for Plush.
Our first sleepover and the beginnings of MK and A
We arrived early and so the club was pretty empty for the first little while. Our group immediately headed towards the back bar and began drinking. I noticed 2 guys, one with dark hair and one with blonde hair standing near us and staring. I was standing with 7 other girls though, so I didn’t really think much of it.
After a drink we were bored and wanted to warm up the dance floor. So I headed out there with 2 other couples. It honestly didn’t even phase me anymore to be the “third wheel” or to only be with couples. It was just the way my life was at that moment! I don’t recall what song was on, but I remember looking straight in front of me and the dark haired guy was standing on the outside of the dance floor awkwardly sipping his drink. He was sans his wing man, which meant that the blonde guy was out on the dance floor somewhere trying to pick up chicks. Seconds after I’d processed this, someone tapped me on the shoulder. It was blondie.
The night he asked me out at Lola’s…how romantical!
âWould you like to dance with me?â he asked. I immediately knew his game. He was asking every girl to dance until he found one drunk enough to say yes. âNo, thatâs okay. Iâm just dancing with the girls right now.â I replied, knowing very well it was blatantly obvious I was dancing with two couples. âJust one dance, Iâll be nice!â he insisted. âUmm, maybe in a little while,â I said. âCome on, youâre breaking my heart!â he stated. âWell, what can I say? Iâm a heart breaker!â I answered. âHonestly,â I added, âIâll come find you in a little while to dance.â And with that, I turned around to continue dancing with my friends and he walked away.
âWhat are you doing?â Jessica asked, âHe was really cute!â 
I don’t know why I said no. I normally spent my nights out dying for someone to approach me. And here was this cute guy asking me to dance and my immediate reaction was to reject him!
I couldn’t really go on with my night because I kept thinking back to this guy and felt an odd intrigue to know more about him. I saw him and his buddy standing by the back bar and recognized this as an opportunity to approach them this time. I recall that my plan was to go over and ask them where all the ladies were. (Blah..how lame is that? I so have no game!) I decided it would be best if I got a drink before approaching these guys for liquid courage, but the blonde one saved me from my lame conversation starter.
âSo, Iâm going to try again,â he said, âWould you like to dance with me?â
He came back for round two, which for some reason was far more genuine than creepy. We introduced ourselves and shook hands and I tried to flirt by saying we had good handshake chemistry. After some small talk and flirty banter we ended up back on the dance floor to finally give Adam the dance he’d originally asked for.
We spent the rest of the night talking and I threw him the most important make or break question at an initial meeting. I asked him his top 5 favorite music artists. He started his list with Matt Good and I was instantly relived. I had a list of things I was looking for in a guy and a good taste in music was a must! I had always wanted a boyfriend I could go to concerts with.
We were so wrapped up in conversation that neither of us realized we’d been hanging out for hours and that the club was going to close soon. My friends came by to tell me we were leaving and gave the awkward “if you’re going to make out do it now because we’re going in 15 minutes” look.
I wasn’t into that though. Adam asked for my number and programmed his into my phone as Adam W (haha). He then gave me two options. The first was that he could wait the standard 3 days to call me, or he would just call me the next day to arrange a date. It was then that we established that neither of us were playing games and we both agreed he should call me right away. We hugged and I left the club. We sent a few texts back and forth and I remember in the last one I sent I called him Prince Charming. Mostly because he was so charming!!! Lord knows what he was saying to me that night, but I remember he was throwing out a TON of compliments!
Adam actually called me the next afternoon and we planned our first date for that upcoming Wednesday. I remember how nervous I was about talking to him on the phone and how terrified I was to go on a date with him!
Maybe I’m silly for thinking it’s fate, but in my little heart I think it was meant to be that we met that night. Adam says he knew there was something about me and that he had to approach me. And though I didn’t place it right away, I felt an instant connection to him as well. It feels lame sometimes to say we met in a club, especially Plush of all places but the best part is that I turned him down and he wouldn’t take no for an answer.
I don’t know why I was compelled to share that with you, but I’m feeling a little sentimental so there ya go.
Thanks for 2 years of great fun Adam đ
David Gray-This Years Love