Blue Water

We sat at the Raw Bar and got to see them make sushi all night :)

Seafood Tower - Two tiers of oysters, prawns, seared red tuna, smoked salmon jellyfish, scallops ceviche, clams and mussels

I love, love, love seafood!

Mmmm fresh oysters :)

The Dragon - Crispy prawns, barbecued eel, avocado & mirin mayonnaise

Hazelnut, ganache, passion fruit & caramelized bananas

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar is located in Vancouver, BC. This was such a lovely restaurant, perfect for a date night. We sat at the Raw Bar so we got to see the very talented Sushi Chefs work their magic. Seriously, how do they cut the sashimi so perfectly? We ordered the Seafood Tower, which definitely didn't disappoint. The only downfall was when we finished all the food lol. Also, since we were sitting at the Raw Bar, we just had to try the sushi. We got the Dragon roll, and it was perfect. Finally for dessert, we had the chocolate banana ganache. I played rock, paper, scissors with Teddy to win but his choice of the Kalamansi Cheesecake sounded delicious too. Oh well, there's always the next time we're visiting Vancouver.

Side Note: Blue Water was voted Best Chef three years in a row & I can definitely see why :)

Ordinary People ♥

The beautiful venue - Endeavour Art Gallery

Flower Girl Serenity & Usher Vanessa

Love is in the air - Kobe & Sophia (maybe we'll be at their wedding one day!)

Here comes the beautiful bride!!!

Vows ♥

Sealed with a kiss ♥

Maid of Honour + Bride + Groom + Bestman

Filipino Tradition - Veil & Cord

Wedding Party

The beautiful bride!!!

Just Married ♥

Kobe in a Barong & Jordans

The Groom's stylish socks

"Girl I'm in love with you, this ain't the honeymoon, past the infatuation phase."

The couple's first dance to John Legend's Ordinary People ♥

"Cause we're ordinary people, maybe we should take it slow." - 17 years in the making!

Beautiful Family

The Bestman & I (Outfit of the Day: BCBG Dress, Gucci Shoes, Chanel Earrings)

Teddy & his Dad (that's a Best Actor Oscar tux right there!)

Mom & I ♥

Newlyweds ♥

Filipino Tradition - The Money Dance!

Best dancers of the night - Vanessa & Sophia

Kuya, Anne & Pia

Fishing for the garter lol

On Saturday, July 21, 2012, after 17 years, one of my favourite couples finally tied the knot! Congrats Mish & Philip, your wedding was absolutely beautiful. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.
Here's to marrying the first love of your life ♥

Epcot

Epcot - Disney World, Orlando

The Bucket List

Back in 2008 after I graduated University, I started writing goals for myself. Fast forward to 2012 and I can't believe how many goals/dreams I get to check off.

1) I need a job that challenges me - checked this off when I got hired at one of the 4 Big Firms in the World. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work for Ernst & Young...especially since I'm putting my Econ degree to good use lol.

2) I want to see the world - since I graduated I've been to the Philippines, Mexico, New York, Miami, Vegas (x4 lol), Orlando, & LA.

3) I need a stand up Guy - checked for almost 4 years!

4) I need to set goals - check....obviously lol

5) If I could go to one place in the entire world, it would be Italy, NY, Japan, Paris, London & Hawaii - NY check. Italy & Paris will be checked off in March! Ahhhh dreams really do come true :)

6) Learn how to cook - moving out on my own I was forced to learn! But cooking is really fun & if you know me, then you know I LOVE my food.

7) Volunteer for more Charities - volunteering has always been a passion of mine. Currently, I am a Big Sister for Big Sisters & Big Brothers of Calgary and a volunteer Teacher for Junior Achievement.

8) Cake Decorating Class - I took this class with my Big Sister 2 years ago. Since then we've received orders for Weddings, Birthdays, Stagettes and Baby Showers. Our dream is to open a bakery one day called Sugar & Bliss :)

9) Buy an SLR and learn Photography - the best present I ever received was my SLR for my 25th Birthday. Thank you Mom & Daddy! I have been featured on The New Yorker blog and won the Christmas Card contest, where my photos were featured in the Ernst & Young Holiday card. I still haven't taken a Photography class but I've got DBS to help me along the way ;)

10) Become a Teacher - this has always always always been my dream. I keep thinking its going to happen one day but really it already has. If you read my other goal above, I'm actually a Volunteer Teacher for Junior Achievement. Even if it's not a full time job I LOVE that I get to do it. Thank you to all the kids I've taught, you've made me so happy!

So what are your goals? Write them down and see what happens.

Xoxo Janey

World Junior Hockey

Canada was hosting the World Juniors this year & we lucked out since the games were in Calgary & Edmonton. We watched Slovakia versus Switzerland & the game was insane. Slovakia had the craziest comeback in the last period scoring 4 goals in a row. Congrats to all the teams, especially to Canada for winning Bronze.

Thanks to Kuya & Anne for the tickets!

Kriss Kross Will Make You...

China

Japan

UK

Italy - #1 on my Bucket List for places to visit!

Jumping in all the different countries at EPCOT, Disney World

Photo Credit: BF ♥

Harry Potter World

Harry Potter is the most magical place on earth!

You definitely need to visit =)

Umbrella-ella-ella

OMG this has got to be one of my most fave pictures!

Breakfast at Tiffanys

Black Onyx & Gold

BF's present for our 3rd Year Anniversary =)

Tiffany Notes Sterling Silver Band

Racks on Racks

I heart Tiffany

Elton John

The Elton John concert was amazing. There was no opening act,
no costume changes, just 3 hours of Elton John, his piano & his band.
Real live music at its finest.

Ice Spartans