I left Korea on Sunday, June 14th and after a 10 hour plane ride to Vancouver where I had to recheck my bags I boarded my second plane for the hour and a half journey to Calgary. I was very anxious to get home because I had not been home in over a year and I just wanted to see my friends and family. Plus, a good home-cooked meal was long overdue. I was greeted at the airport by my mom, dad and best friend Tessa. It felt so good to see my parents, but especially Tessa. I at least saw my parents in October when they came to visit me, but I hadn't seen Tessa since I left for Korea. From the airport we headed to get some lunch at my favorite restaurant, Olive Garden. It was so nice eating really good Italian food and drinking really great wine. My favorite is the all you can eat salad and bread.
My parents and I headed home after we ate and Lauren came home shortly after ward. It was really good to see her as well.
Monday was my first full day in Canada and also the start of my appointments. I had a massage appointment, which was an amazing 2 hours and much needed. On the way home I had to make a stop at Tim Horton's because I love their turkey sandwiches and I missed having Timmy Ho's around.
I mean even just seeing the sign puts a smile on my face.
My first home-cooked meal was SALMON, my absolute favorite fish in the sea. It's hard to find in Korea, in fact, I think I've only found it canned at Costco and it costs a lot. BUT, fresh salmon is always the best kind.
Of course the meal wouldn't have been complete without the rice, I guess Asia never really leaves you.
Tuesday I had a doctor's appointment followed by some much needed Canadian shopping. I met Lauren at the mall and we shopped for a couple of hours. Then we headed home to prepare for our 'Welcome Home' BBQ.
My bestest friend in the whole wide world, TESSA!!
I met my cousin Stacey's daughter, Sera for the first time and she was almost a year old.
We ate delicious hamburgers, home-made pasta salad, potato salad, enjoyed some cold beverages and catching up.
Chantelle and Mackenzie showed up. He is definitely my token 'black' friend and one of my closest friends.
Yvette showed up a bit later to the BBQ looking fabulous!
Wednesday was another busy day of appointments, the first one being a haircut. I had been dying for a change and I like my hairdresser back home, so I was excited to finally see him and to have him cut my hair.
My fabulous new hair cut that I'm in love with.
The lunch my mom and I enjoyed at Melrose Cafe and Bar on a beautiful summer day.
My second appointment was down South and only took about 15 minutes. Since it was at Southcenter mall my mom wanted to go look at some new glasses, but instead of her finding new glasses I found some instead. I ordered a brand new pair of prescription glasses and sunglasses. We headed home after we were finished with the glasses.
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