7. Heaven

Seven. Heaven. Seventh heaven. Get it? I thought it was funny.

I'm trying to think of what heaven would be like for me, but honestly I don't even want to speculate and frankly "heaven" to me right now would mean a break from my studies during which I wouldn't actually have to do any work, which I am currently procrastinating from anyway because everything else seems much more important at this point in time. I am so totally done.

Heaven would be purchasing a pair of tickets to Vancouver that would allow us to spend a week there. Reading week, perhaps, which we have just begun. I would love to go back there and enjoy the 10 degree weather and bask in the autumn that can actually be classified as autumn. I want to visit with Alex's family and with his friend from high school who has also moved out there. He was a nice guy and I'd really love to spend some more time getting to know him.

I would go to that library that we spent hours on the steps of; it was like a Colosseum. We sat on the steps for hours, Alex, his friend, and I, and talked about their high school time and what he's been up to in Vancouver. He's an actor and he's been really busy, seeing a few glimpses of impending success lately and everyone's got their fingers crossed for him. He's got a real role coming up and I can't wait to see what he's done with it.

I would go back to the breakfast place in Yaletown which was expensive, but delicious. They made this French toast that was basically crusted in cinnamon sugar. And we sat on the veranda watching the boats and the people and the water and taking in the sun and the air and the glorious, glorious vitamin D that comes with all of that happiness and peace and sun.

We'd go back to the nerd bars we found, EXP and Storm Crow Tavern. Those were a couple of cool places. I liked the Storm Crow a little better because it reminded me of the DnD taverns where adventuring parties go to get quests, except that there was a classic 80s lightsaber mounted above the bar and a cyberman head on a shelf. We did find a copy of the ADnD handbook that was in beautiful condition. There was a little Italian place two stalls down that had great lattes as well, so I'd go back there too.

I'd go back to Stanley park and try walking it again and see how far I can get this time. I did okay last time, but I was recovering from an injury so I could have done better. I want to make it all the way around that island some time. Maybe on my bike when we get out there. I want to bring my bike with me when we actually move, it'll be a great way to get around in that city.

The feeling I had in Vancouver was such a high that I got addicted to in 7 simple days. I can't wait to go back and feel that wonderment and peace again. Peace is heaven after all, right?