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.