How could I have forgotten, that 8 years ago yesterday, I stepped out of a plane in Vancouver with just my luggage and computer and set up roots here. I blame the fact that I have been fighting a flu/cold for a week.
At any rate time has flown by so quickly over the past 8 years. I really can’t believe it has been that long that I’ve called Vancouver my “home”. During those 8 years I’ve grown at work, purchased a condo (before the big boom luckily), created some great friendships, adopted Junior, grew professionally, and have began to really make a name for myself in the marketplace. The one constant I’ve had is Russ. Without him I don’t think any of this would have been possible. Russ has truly been my greatest supporter and still challenges me every step of the way.
So what that Vancouver gets a lot of rainy days in the winter (A LOT!!), who cares that Vancouver has been labelled a “no fun city”, I have grown to love Vancouver. I love being close to the water and enjoy the many places yet to be explored.
So what I am going to do to celebrate my 8 years? I’m not sure, but most likely just enjoy a great dinner out and then relax and nurse this flu/cold.
Thanks to all my friends over the past 8 years. You all have truly welcomed me and I look forward to many more years.
Vancouver and your friends (us) who live in this city are all blessed with having you in our lives and we are grateful that you and Russ live here!
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We’re truly glad that you are here, Gus! It’s so awesome to have a great friend living so close to us…
Get better quickly! You guys will be missed tonight!
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Ahhh thank you both for such great words! My two best friends!!
Hi Gus. Congrats on 8 years. For my partner and I, it’s only been 6 months, but we both feel very lucky to be here. We are still working on trying to make new friends and feel like we belong, but it’s all been worth it. Vancouver is a great city. I’m quite sure that in 8 years I’ll too look back and feel as you do (hopefully minus the cold!).
Toronto’s loss – our gain…
We’re heading down to the Sutton Place tonight for chocolate buffet if you want to celebrate with chocolate goodness. We do need to get together. I miss you guys when I’m travelling so often.
I will say it too…Vancouver is lucky to have you Gus. Even though our friendship is a loose one, primarily involving passing conversations at various events I have no doubt in my mind what time we do share is great thing!
Vancouver is a better city for having you. Glad we’re friends!