the Flowers of Summer ...

Chris' Point of View:

I think the most difficult part about the distance between Natalie and I is not being able to see her everyday to behold our relationship blossoming. The easiest part is that flowers can grow unwatched, and lilied fields have grown all around us.

In August I made the much needed trip to Vancouver. A combination of stressful work conditions and a cloudy mind had blocked out my Chinese-Canadian sunshine.

As soon as I landed, Natalie's laundry list of activities began and we were off down the road. This trip was packed with all sorts of interesting events, notably: Surfing, a trip to an Art Exhibit, a Shakespearian play, and as always, lots of delicious food.

Natalie is really amazing. The way she plans a trip is something to behold. Not a minute unaccounted for, not a event repeated, she has carefully calculated some of the greatest trips I have ever been on.

At the close of the trip I felt refreshed. Spending time with Natalie is one of my greatest rewards in life. I absolutely love her. As I left, Natalie, my beautiful flower was still on my mind. Its a strange feeling to be deeply rooted in the relationship and yet still be knocked off my feet every time I see her smile.

This bud of love, by summer’s ripening breath,
Will prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.

- Romeo and Juliet

nat's point of view :


tainted love. *ohohohoh*

♫ once i ran to you. now i run from you.

... haha j/k. =)

the long waited trip for august, has came and passed.
i have planned so many things to do for the both of us in that wk, i didn't think it was a long enough stay for chris; he always say it is too short, even though it was 7 full days.

chris and i went to the beautiful ucluelet and tofino in victoria, it's about a few hours away from vancouver. better yet, to check out the beach where chris and i are getting married next year, and some major surfing action!

after the crasy city traffic, the ferry ride, AND mountains driving/singing session, we were finally there!
after, we went to rent out our surfboards and wetsuits, the much-anticipated drove to long beach in tofino, for some surfing goodness.

we tanned and relaxed on the beach, a lovely sunny day w/ warming breeze and the pacific water was not cold at all, perfect for us newbies for some waves. i have surfed before, and it was great to swim out and flow; i gave chris some tips on how to manage your board and to maintain your body when you're riding the waves. it's a no brainer, chris has no trouble getting the point and hitting the waves like no others. ... an exquisite experience!

after we have gotten clean and sand out of our pants, we drove down to the wickaninnish inn, to visit the site and hotel where we're getting married in may. the beach is amazing, the restaurant is marvellous. we both loved the place, the water, the view; it is completely suited for our purpose to be united and start our life together. =D

later that night, i took chris to a grand seafood dinner. we ordered the seafood platter and some pasta. it was sooo tasty, especially after our 4 hrs of surfing, i forgot to take pictures for documentation. =( as i was drooling over my own plate. ucluelet is a very spiritual town in the summer, so many activities you can do, the locals are pleasantly friendly, it is a highly recommended town to visit.


that night we returned to vancouver, i planned to go see a play by the beach - twelfth night by william shakespeare. it was a great comedy, i loved the old english and adored the live acting. chris showed such enjoyment of the play because the staging was set in the 1920's. oh the fashion!

another surprise i have lined up was to visit chris's most affectionate hobby - anime, comics and video games art; the KRAZY exhibition has set up in the city's art gallery. we made our way to the showing w/ great excitement. chris was like the kid that wants to ride all the rides in the amusement park.

fishy?! not quite, up next was the aquarium! we went to the aquarium for more aqua darlingness. i was able to capture some jellyfishes, but i have forgotten to charge my camera and it was ... not cooperating. booo. not allot of pictures in the fish tanks, but it was another amazing day because we have got to see the belugas and sea otters.

no matter how much time we spent together joined by the hip while we're visiting, it's always not long enough. missing chris is the hardest thing i personally encountered. the feeling of emptiness and blue, sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing through my open ears, exciting and inviting me. ...

words are flying out like
endless rain into a paper cup
they slither while they pass
they slip away
pools of sorrow waves of joy
are drifting thorough my open mind
possessing and caressing me

and we all flow on okay.