Exploring Vancouver

We have lived in downtown Vancouver for about 4 months now.  Obviously we've already done a bit of exploring around here, but none of it has been documented.  I'll probably start posting more of this in an effort to actually remember to take pictures.

Yesterday I went to the Vancouver Public Library to pick up the copy of World War Z I had on hold (so far the book is fantastic). The downtown library is a gorgeous building and is a great place to come and read.

Not only is it supposed to be nice and warm this weekend, but Monday is Canada Day so it should be a good time to walk around.  I think we should be able to see the fireworks from our apartment too!

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Setting some realistic goals

Anytime I have set goals in the past, they have always been pretty vague.  Goals like "get in shape" or "eat healthy" don't really give me any concrete to work with. In my first step to personal wellness, I'm going to set a goal.  The first goal I will set is actually setting specific and obtainable goals that I can expand on as I can complete them and track them here.

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Introduction and purpose

My name is Emily and I am 28 years old. I recently moved to Vancouver BC from Seattle and have been given the opportunity to spend some time focusing on me. I'm mostly writing all of this down as a way to measure my progress and maybe help someone else along the way.  Due to the nature of disease and a gastrointestinal disease on top of that, sometimes things may get gross.  I'll try to keep it as ick-free as possible, but that's not always going to be the case.  If you still don't want to believe that girls poop, this probably isn't the place for you.  However, chances are that if you found your way here you are someone who wants or needs to learn more about living life with colitis or a j-pouch. I'm about to drop a lot of background here, but it's necessary context for everything that will follow.

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