Where I Been?
So where have I been? I had actually been on vacation for the last 2 weeks. Now don’t get all excited, I didn’t go anywhere. I actually initially didn’t want to take the time off as I had no plans, however, I was forced to take it as it was unused vacation from last year and I had to use it up before the end of April. I was home for the two weeks, not doing much but sleeping in and lazing around, and watching movies. So nothing really to report for vacation time.
However, my vacation ended with me being back in Vancouver again. This time I will be here for the month (minus a trip home for the May long weekend). Its already been an interesting couple of days. This week the main office out of which I normally work is a zoo. Deskspace is prime realty, and with all the managers walking around and having meeting wherever they can find a place to gather, its quite noisy. As a result, I relocated my workspace to a few blocks away to a lab with a view. I have the room to myself, its not freezing cold, and has a nice view.
I’ve been watching tugboats take what appears to be garbage from this cruise ship for 2 days.
While working I had a visitor too 
Then this morning my day started out with dramas. I had woken up, but lay in bed trying to muster the energy to go to work. I finally decided to get up out of bed and the power goes out. Now, I don’t have the room with the window in the bathroom so its totally dark. We were then told to evacuate the hotel. So I brushed my teeth in the dark, got dressed and began the climb down 31 floors to the street. We were made to stand out on the street for about 10 minutes and then we were allowed to stand in the lobby. Apparently, the power had been out to neighbouring buildings as well due to a power surge, so the hotel was having issues so we were made to wait longer. Eventually the hotel manager made an announcement that the estimate on the power returning would not be until 11:30, and that they only have 1 elevator working and staff was supplying flashlights. I took my chances and showered in the dark and went to work. I was glad it wasn’t a shaving day :p
So there you have it. An update on what I’ve been up to.
Nice view you got there and what an interesting visitor! It makes the statement, “This week the main office out of which I normally work is a zoo,” complete
nadia said this on May 6, 2009 at 3:15 am
I really like your visitor at your window!:) it’s cute.It probably came to do it’s business there.Unfortunately it had company,a giant with a lens!
Great pic of cruise ship.Why do they almost look the same all the time?! 
Lat said this on May 6, 2009 at 3:25 am
Pretty pictures
You had a vacation in the true sense of the word! Nothing you HAVE to do, like tour around or anything.
Vancouver seems like an awesome place!
(though it surprised me you guys have power surges in Canada too… I thought that was a third world countries’ exclusive LOL) but 31 floors–> ground floor via stairs… OUCH!
Specs said this on May 6, 2009 at 12:38 pm
At least you didn’t have to go UP 31 flights of stairs, right!
thegoriwife said this on May 6, 2009 at 9:53 pm
wow, well I don’t understand why they evacuate you from the hotel? I mean is not like they have a terrorist attack or something…:-p
lovetodaydream said this on May 8, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I would love to be on a cruise ship like that!
Did I tell you how much I like your new layout?
'liya said this on May 8, 2009 at 10:10 pm
That ship is so big!
I think holidays like the one you had are the best holidays of all.
Tasmiya said this on May 9, 2009 at 4:15 am
Nadia: haha. Yes it is a nice view, I was there a couple of days last week.
Lat: hahaha…could be. They don’t all look the same, I saw a couple yesterday that were different
Specs: well the vacation was pretty non-eventful. Vancouver is very nice, especially when the weather is warm and sunny. We don’t get power surges often, not sure what caused it.
TGW: haha…I know!!
Elena: well, its for safety and liability issues to the hotel. The surge caused the fire alarm to go off, which shut down all the elevators, so if something had happened to someone at least they would be in the lobby.
Liya: why not plan for it
And yes, you did say how much you loved the theme 
Tasmiya: yes, it was big, but the one I saw yesterday, the Star Princess was even bigger!
Amir said this on May 10, 2009 at 10:00 pm
That’s a HUGE cruise ship.
*sigh*
I love Vancouver. Possibly one of the most scenic cities in Canada.
Mezba said this on May 13, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Mezba, yup, definitely, esp when its sunny
Amir said this on May 20, 2009 at 11:47 pm