While the kids today get to dress up and go tricker treating, the adults seemed to have jumped the gun and celebrated their Halloween over the weekend.

Though I personally didn’t get dressed up (I haven’t in YEARS and I think it requires far too much effort), Russ and I did want to go out and see the costumes that people where wearing. Since we live downtown, the best place to go costume watching was along Granville Street in the heart of the Entertainment District.

We were not disappointed. Since it wasn’t raining we were treated to many great costumes. From Pirates, to mommies, vampires, cowboys, men in dresses, women in not so much clothing, Pandas, Sheeps, Romans, nuns and video game characters. Everyone was having such a great time and enjoying all the costumes.

Have a great Halloween everyone! Ghouls and all!

Every second Monday in October, us Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a time when we celebrate with loved ones and give thanks.

Historically Thanksgiving was to give thanks after a great harvest. Since our Canadian harvest is sooner than our American cousins, we celebrate it earlier. After World War I, in 1921, Thanksgiving and Armistice Day (which later would become Remembrance Day) was celebrated on the Monday where November 11th took place. After 1931 both days where separated and became their own holidays. Thanksgiving was set by proclimation until 1957 when it became a national holiday landing on the second Monday in October.

This year we celebrated it twice over the long weekend. We had a couple of friends over to help us celebrate on Saturday with a traditional turkey feast and on Sunday we were graciously invited to a friends place to have a traditional ham feast.

I’m thankful for so many things. I’m thankful for my family and friends. I’m thankful for being able to live in a wonderful city like Vancouver. I’m thankful for having 2 loving pets – Junior and Syd. I’m thankful for a roof over my head when so many don’t have one. I’m thankful for being able to travel.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Just wanted to give everyone a quick update from Las Vegas. the weather has been cold here with temperatures at freezing during the evening. I’ve had to wear my heavy winter jacket to keep me warm.

I haven’t gambled much here ($5) so far. I’m not a huge gambler to begin with and of course all the machines are just hungry for your money.

Food and items are not cheap. you would think during a recession restaurants would want your money and have a reasonable menu, but alas that is not the case. I’ve been trying to keep my meal cost down, but let’s face it, it isn’t easy in Vegas.

Tonight Russ and I are headed to see Cher. this one of Russ’ icons and I thoght this woul be a great Christmas gift for him, since he bought the tickets to come down here.

I am surprised that nit many hotels here are decorated for Christmas. The only two hotels that have gone out of there way are Ceasar’s and The Ballagio. I’ll have to upload photos when I get back home.

Well time to back to some shopping as there are some great deals on clothing to be had here.

Today is the day where we all celebrate being Canadian. We celebrate our wonderful country. We celebrate the diversity which makes up this country from coast to coast.

I myself am not a born Canadian. I immigrated here with my family when I was 5 years old and I have grown up experiencing all of the wonderful things this country offers. I’ll be fist to admit that I have not fully explored this country, especially the eastern coast, but what I have experienced has only enhanced the pride I have for being a Canadian.

I hope everyone will get out there and show their red and white colours proudly. Enjoy it with family and friends.

So to all Happy Canada Day-eh!

Today, on November 11th, at the 11th hour we remember all those who have died during the last wars.

I have been fortunate enough to not have any of my relatives fight in any of the wars.  My mother does remember when she was a little girl in Italy when the Germans invaded Italy and entered her village in Northern Italy. It is a time I never wish to happen to me and thank all the soldiers who have fought to make sure it never does again.

Here in British Columbia, as well as Alberta, we have the day off work as it is a statutory holiday. It does have a bitter sweet tone to it and not really a day for celebration.

I hope everyone had a moment of silence and remembered all the fallen.

Peace!

I just wanted to write a quick post and wish everyone a great and wonderful Thanksgiving!

I know most everyone has had their turkey yesterday and today will most likely be a day of rest and relaxation.

During my elementary school days we always had to write about what we are thankful during this time and today, after several years of not doing this, I’m going to attempt it again.

I’m thankful for:

• having a job in these economic time
• having a home that I call my own
• my parents who raised me well
• my sisters who have always been there for me
• my nieces and nephews who always bring joy to me when I see them
• having two great pets, Junior and Syd
• Russ’ cooking (what can I say, it’s awesome)
• my friends
• my health (it might not be the best, but it definitely is better than others)
• living in Canada!

What are you thankful for?