Mexico Vibes

So this chilly weather has me really missing the heat. Calgary can get really warm in the summer, but nothing compared to how hot it gets in Mexico. Last September i had gone to Cabo, Mexico with my best friend Shannan. I've known Shannan since my elementary days. I was so happy to take that trip with her. That was also my first time on a plane!

I think my favorite part (besides the food) was all the activities we got to do. One of them was a dolphin encounter!

We learned a lot about these beautiful creatures and got to get up close with them. Was such a cool experience. It's really amazing what they're able to do! Another fun activity we got to do was get up close with camels! Yes, camels! 

This excursion was really unique and gave us lots of cultural experience! It started off with a tour through the desert and learning about the environment. We also got to have authentic Mexican food for lunch which was truly amazing! Oh yea, we also got to RIDE the camels!

Riding a camel is nothing like riding a horse. For one it's super high up! They had stairs for us to get onto the camel. Also they're such gentle creatures that its such a smooth calm ride. Not what i was expecting. It was an experience ill never forget.

This was our group for the excursion. Really nice people and we all had an amazing time. That funny looking truck is what we got to ride around the whole time in.Not quite a smooth ride as the camels. The last excursion we did was sail boating and snorkeling!

Im not a fan of boats at all, so my nerves were a bit on edge for this excursion. But i tried to ignore it and just enjoy the ride. It was amazing to be surrounded by such blue water. Not to mention how warm the ocean water was. So incredible. We got to relax on board and enjoy some food as we made our way to a little cove to go snorkeling!

Snorkeling was a blast! Was amazing to have fish swimming around your legs. They also love crackers apparently. Shannan was a really strong swimmer so she did great. Myself on the other hand, i can swim, but i have a fear of deep water. Even though i could see the bottom, a life jacket was much needed to keep my nerves at ease. 

Shannan volunteered me to try paddle boarding. I'm glad she did, i didn't think i would be able to do it but after a while you start to get the hang of it! It was so cool! I'd for sure try it again if i had the opportunity.

Mexico is one trip i will never forget. Sometime's you just have to push yourself to do something even if your afraid of what's to come. It just may be the best experience of your life.

- XoXo Sara

The Gang

So most of us all have that one group of friends that always sticks together. This is mine. Here is the gang:

Starting from the left, is Me, Cherry, Chi, Jen, Kendra. I don't even remember how long ago this photo was taken. But i do remember going to Walmart and buying bubbles and junk food. (because why not?!) I've known these ladies since Junior High. Grade 9 was the year our group became more of an official thing.

I had the privilege of graduating High School with these ladies. We all looked stunning the day of our banquet. The best memories i have from grad are with these guys. I was dealing with some difficult things the last year of school, but i was lucky enough to have these ladies by my side and reminding me of the happiness i still had.

In this photo we have myself, Cherry, Chi, Navi, and Kendra. Navi occasionally hangs out with our group, but usually she's pretty busy. Cherry does have a real name, its Charnjeev. She got the nickname Cherry back in Junior High and it just kinda stuck. Sometimes its hard to get everyone in our group together since there's so many of us. This photo is from a day we went to play mini golf. Jen was unable to attend.

Our usual place for our dinner gatherings is Cactus Club. The food is amazing and its got a nice sense of class to it. We have dinner here as a group once a year. It's usually around Christmas to do our gift exchange.

On those days that majority of us are free and we plan something, we always find something interesting to do. Some days we would just get dressed up and go take some nice pictures in the park. Like this one. Yet another day that one of us was unable to attend. But we make the best of it. Day's where all 5 of us are available, is a rare occasion.

Even though our group may not get together very often, I'd still be lost without them. Through all the big events going on in our busy lives, we have all been there for each other. When life get's too stressful, its great to get together with these ladies, have a few laughs and just escape reality for a while.

What ever life has coming our way, we will always go through it together. Can't wait for all the adventures that the future holds for our gang.

XoXo Sara

My Cupcake's Birthday

So as mentioned before, last weekend was a bit of a crazy one. Besides the mountain journey, i also had my best friend's birthday party! This is Jamie. We've known each other since Junior High. High school is when we really connected and became best friends. Honestly, if you can make it through high school, and still be friends afterwards, you'll be friends forever. 

This girl has been with me through some of the hardest points in my life. Without her, i don't know where i would be right now. At a particular low point in my life, if it wasn't for her i never would have thought things could get better. She really was that one person that made me feel like everything was going to be okay. I couldn't imagine life without her, and i was so thankful to get to spend her special day with her!

Before all the birthday celebrations could begin, the ladies had to get ready. Might i add, this took them HOURS. I'm the only one in this photo that was ready to go. Looking fabulous is a process.

Once all the gal's were finally ready, we started the night off at 80th and Ivy Modern Kitchen. This was my first time at this place, and it was amazing! It's got such a comforting vibe that makes you feel one with everyone else in the restaurant. There was also a band playing that were super awesome! They even bought Jamie a shot for her birthday! 

Not sure which shot number this was for Jamie...But she took them all like a champ! If i was in her place i would probably be on the floor at that point. We had so many laughs around the table. Here's the best photo we could get of the guy's:

The first on the left is Jamie's special guy. He's very sweet and treats her good. (He'd better or you know who's coming after him!) Beside him is his friend Matt. This was everyone's first time meeting Matt, he was a very chill guy and very social. Beside him, is my goofy boyfriend mr Tyler. He looks quite scared by the guy across the table from him. Last but not least, that is Jake. Jake is Jamie's sister's boyfriend. Did you get that? I know sometimes that sounds confusing. And here is the Ladies!

The only one missing from this photo is Jamie's sister Tracey. I'm not quite sure why she wasn't in this photo...But you'll see her in one below. The one on the far left is miss Shannan. I've known Shannan since grade 4...i think. It was honestly so long ago that i don't remember her not being a part of my life. I spent my childhood with her, and wouldn't change any of our memories together. Once Jamie moved back to Calgary, her and Shannan moved in together. Im so glad they've become so close! And for me i have 2 of my best friends in one place! I love both of them to pieces.

This is the best shot of the whole gang that i could get. There's moment's you wished you had a selfie stick, this was one of them.

I tried my very best to get everyone in this photo. After everyone's tummy's were full and Jamie had enough shots, we made our way to the club and danced the night away. Such a great night with so many great people. Happy Birthday Jamie! I hope you had an amazing time! Can't wait to fill your 24th year with love and happiness! 

P.S. "Cupcake" is our nicknames. 

<3 XoXo Sara

Vancouver

So in my recent travels i went to Vancouver. Its always nice to get a change of scenery. I love the amount of forest you can find in British Columbia. Its so beautiful. While in Vancouver we toured around and saw many beautiful sites! This photo was taken in the Enchanted Forest. What a cute little place that was, So many fairy tales that bring you back to childhood. Its worth a visit at least once to remember some childhood memories.

Another stop we made along the way was to Bridal Falls. This waterfall always takes my breath away every time i see it. Its a must see if you are in B.C and it will never disappoint. With a very short walk up the mountain, you see nature at its finest and get swept away by its beauty.

Vancouver has a lot of old building and monuments that always make you stop and really take them in. In all the craziness downtown, there's little things to remind you of how beautiful your surroundings really are. This photo was a clock in gas town. A popular tourist spot for seeing an older part of the downtown. The waterfront is also a big attraction which is stunning as always with the big wide ocean.