"busted in the blinding lights of closing time"

Being able to dream and explore the world of infinite options is the greatest gift one can be given. I have so many people's influence to thank for that and I hope I never lose that ability. Tonight I skyped with one person who has created more waves of influence in my life than she'll ever know. She inspired me to start this blog (and I hope she starts hers as well) because she made me realize that everyone needs a place to record the incredibility of life when your best friend just isn't quite close enough to listen every day.

So there are two weeks to go until the start of my official third year in university in Vancouver and I couldn't be happier. After passing a beautiful summer with my family and friends while putting in more than my fair share at work and one more week of vacation in Saskatoon still to come, I am ready to hit the books again in my new home surrounded by my new 'family'. Cooking, baking, yoga, zumba, work, study, biking, volunteering and pubs hover in my line of vision for the near future as I prepare to have a successful, fulfilling third year apart from so many people that I love. All I can do is be happy with this moment and hope that the future brings more time and experiences with those I've left behind and who have left me here to miss them.

Speaking of the future, I don't know where I'll be in two years and that makes me incredibly happy and excited. What I want most is to be as happy and loved as I am now, so I've decided to document this chapter in my life to ensure that I remember what is most important to me. Here's to the uncertainty of the future and the wisdom of the past! 

Bellingham, WA

thnx to Leonard Cohen for providing the music for this blog  

- Suzanne 
- Closing Time