crows to burnaby

After a week spent inert and snivelling under the effects of a cold, it was a relief not only to feel a lot better today, but to see the sun shining gloriously just before lunchtime. I even sat on the balcony for a bit and took the dog for an extra walk, for which I was rewarded with the sight of crocuses which had apparently exploded into existence sometime in the past twenty-four hours. That's the thing about Vancouver rain - sure, you get used to it, but then the nice days are that much more dazzling.

I opened some windows to let the air in and literally brushed the cobwebs away; funny how you don't see them when the sky is grey too.

And just to get outside again, I popped out for some food this evening, and wandered over to Wink on 8th, a relatively new vegetarian restaurant. I'm not a vegetarian (although I often wonder why I'm not), but if I could have food every day like I've had at Vancouver's vegetarian restaurants, that'd probably tip the deal for me. (Cooking it is not a realistic option. I know my limitations by now.)

Wink not only has an absolutely delicious thai-lemongrass rice bowl, but wonderful decor. It looks busy but has a surprisingly calming effect as your eyes travel slowly around the room. As I waited for my food, too, a Sarah Slean cover of Radiohead's "Climbing Up The Walls" came on - an extra bonus. I liked it there.

I think the rain's supposed to start up again tomorrow, but it was nice to get a day pass. A sunny day and a good meal make a fine way to start a week.