Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers have been in the papers and other media lately as I mentioned in my previous post, so here's a photo of them to drool over. Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas made up the trio, an up and coming pop boy band (USA). They're rather hot-looking but their interest in music gets my interest alone, not just their hot, sexy looks. Nick was discovered singing in a barber shop at age 7 and their musical career progressed from there. Their latest CD called "Lines, Vines and Trying Times" (2009) was released on June 15, 2009. Check them out on Facebook and MySpace. I've added them to my Facebook profile Saturday evening. The brothers have an official website at http://www.jonasbrothers.com or find out more about them and their music on Wikipedia. - V.

Metropolis

"Unless he extends the circle of compassion to all living creatures, man himself will not find peace." - Albert Schweitzer

Perhaps you've heard of Albert Schweitzer, perhaps not. He was born in Kaysersberg, Alsace (France), which at the time was part of Germany after the Franco-Prussian War. Anyway, to get to the point, I remember him for not only being born in Alsace but also for playing the organ and living out his life in Gabon, Africa. This learned and compassionate man is well remembered who was still living back when I was in my teenage years. In a strange twist of fate, someone at work mentioned to me that he may be a distant relation of hers. Interesting how small the world has become!

I spent the late morning and early afternoon getting three loads of laundry out of the way before heading out to Metropolis at Metrotown, one of the lagest malls in the region, if not one of the busiest! My first stop was the Superstore to get some groceries, items that I normally don't get elsewhere. This pleasure cost me about $75 after which I went to another shop to get some Dolce et Gabbana eau de toilette which cost me a little bit more than what I had just spent on groceries. But it was so worth it! Its one of my favourites. I guess I've finally succumbed to all those scents wafting from some of those hot guys I've seen over the years. Just a little dab in the right places is all that's needed. There's no need to bathe in the stuff. This scent is one of those that I'm not sensitive to (some cause me allergic reactions), which is a good thing. I may try a few others but I'll have to test them first before going to the trouble of purchasing any others.

So, it was a short bus ride and then a trip on the SkyTrain to get to the mall and then another short trip on the train and another short bus ride to get home. This mall is most always busy and today was no exception. After leaving home after 4 pm, I returned shortly after 7 pm, in time to have some supper and then get behind the computer for a while.

As I was heading out, I spoke at length on my cell phone with a friend of mine living in Vancouver. We caught up on news and made arrangements to perhaps meet up in the afternoon Sunday. He's a caretaker at an apartment building who I've known for over two years (going into the third). Tomorrow's the day he has work done on his bike before heading out to the seawall (Stanley Park) afterward. We'll see what happens!

The Jonas Brothers will be hosting the Much Music Video Awards (MMVA) on CITY-TV tomorrow and if I had cable, I'd probably watch it. The trio have been getting a lot of coverage in the local papers lately and likely also on tv (if I watched it). I've been watching Much Music since its early days but for the last year or so haven't been watching with cable lacking. That may change soon. I found a deal through one of the local cable providers, so may get that and an internet connection through the same provider. More on all that later.

Its rather dull stuff I guess but part of my reality. So how was your weekend so far??? I'd love to hear your story, so send me your comments if the mood strikes! - V.

sweet dreams

Another weekend has arrived. The dragonboat races are being held on False Creek tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. Weather permitting I plan to see part of the races. Now I'm off to bed after a long day (and a long week). To get us in the mood for some awesome dreams, perhaps of what the weekend might have instore for us, here is model Joshua Michael Brickman! Pleasant dreams, and have a great weekend! - V.

from Sunset Beach to English Bay Beach

On Sunday I more or less retraced my steps from the previous day by walking the seaside walk on the north side of False Creek in Vancouver again. Just as the day before, it was gorgeous weather with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. I took a number of photos but for this post, Sunset Beach and English Bay Beach are the main focus. These present the promiss of a summer yet to come and only about a week away, or less. I couldn't help but to include some photos of the fan palms and the developing annual plantings found at both beaches.

There were lots of people enjoying each other's company, sunning, swimming or some playing beach volleyball. A couple of guys were out playing wearing only their colourful underwear (first pic below) and one of them is still playing in the second photo. At a distance they would have passed as swimwear anyway, unless one was up close to get a good look. I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Summer's not that far away!!! - V.

False Creek on a Saturday

Yesterday (Saturday), I decided to take a walk along False Creek starting at the winter olympic village currently still under construction but well advanced. From there I took the seaside walk on the north side ending at 2nd beach in Stanley Park (the walkway continues, I just decided to end the walk there!). These are some of the photos I took along the way. The first two photos were taken from a higher vantage point. As you can see by the clarity of the pics, it can get rather humid in these parts. This area is part of the temperate rainforest for good reason!

A couple of barges were brought in a while ago to bring construction material closer to where the work was being carried out. The top pic shows the olympic village in the background and the lower photo has ScienceWorld and highrise condos in the background.

At the winter olympic village (2010) still under construction many of the plantings have been completed. These plantings are suited to dry conditions as you can see.

Since it was a Saturday, some work was going on (see above). Thats Yaletown in the background in the photo below with another interesting planting in the foreground. There is another view below that of Yaletown as seen from the village.

Plenty of people were out walking, running or cycling. Above is a cyclist checking out what I was photographing with a closer view of the cyclist below. I'm looking at getting a bike myself, probably next year. Its been years since I rode one but I still know how. Its not been that long ago!

On the north side of False Creek you can get another excellent vantage point to view the village.

The seaside walk on the north side of False Creek had plenty of activity too and it was the first time on that route for me. I've taken plenty of walks along the southern route. Thats another scene of Yaletown in the photo above and those below.

I followed along behind this hot dude above (and pic below) for a bit before I continued on along the seaside route. Should we be in shape, yes, and can we be devilishly handsome, yes to that as well!

Above is another view along the walk in Yaletown. To my right off the photo, a wedding party was being photographed, a beautiful day for both a wedding and taking photos! In hindsight I should have taken atleast one photo of the photographer at work. What do you think?

The last photo, take a close look at what appears below the railing. There's a whole string under the railing that I haven't photographed but I plan to next time and post the results. As I approached Sunset Beach while continuing along the route westward, I noticed a guy taking photos from just behind a planting along the walk. He wasn't taking photos of the plants but was taking pics of the scene on the north side of the walk: people in various stages of dress! Some were even nude! One guy was wearing a bow around his penis and not much else. Some had tattoos, etc., but there was nothing particularly interesting to take photos of, for me at any rate. As I mentioned at the beginning, I ended my walk at the 2nd beach (I was getting tired by that point!) and so continued on off that walk and along the west side of Lost Lagoon and then back into town to complete my last errand before heading home on the SkyTrain. I hope you've enjoyed this little tour and the photos! More to come!!! - V.

Nick Oliva - a latin hottie!

I recently saw this pic while surfing the web. This is model Nick Oliva taken by photographer Frank Louis. I love the look, especially the hot physique and the shades (sunglasses)! Its a great way to start a weekend, isn't it? Check out more of Nick and his photographer on the net. Have a good one! - V.

weekend

Its Friday and the weekend is upon us. The weather is warm and pleasant. Its been in the mid-20s all week (thats Celsius!), so very summer-like! Some rain had been in the forecast but none came. We don't mind!

I've been doing some research on digital cameras lately. Sony has a 24 megapixel camera out at just over $3,000 and yesterday I was looking at a Hasselblad online that has 60 megapixels in resolution at a price of about $27,000, and thats likely the U.S. dollar amount. I check on a 50 megapixel Hasselblad but if you're thinking it would be cheaper, not. The price for that one was around $33,000. I've been thinking of upgrading from a 10.2 to 24 megapixel camera. The first one I mentioned seems to be more in my budget range at this point. The studio lights that I had mentioned in a previous post are being purchased early in July. Thats the plan anyway. This is as I'm getting much more serious into photography. I'll keep you posted on developments.

Meantime, the weekend is coming, so enjoy yours however you plan to spend it! - V.