2012 Festive Season

It is finally December and now I can start to embrace the fun of the festive season, which is one of my favourite times of the year. This festive season could possibly be the best one yet in Vancouver not only because I have family coming to visit for a week over Christmas, but also because of the stuff already booked in (not all of which are festive-related):

1. Watching the final installment of the Twilight films
2. Work Christmas parties involving bowling, ugly sweaters and karaoke
3. An advance screening of The Hobbit
4. Attending the ballet to see The Nutcracker with my lovely housemate
5. Baking for a work cookie exchange
6. Being dazzled by the wonders of Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna

Upon reflection, the above is a pretty awesome list and yet it is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the festive season. Looking at last year's list as mentioned here, I didn't actually tick off everything, but hopefully I can make up for that this year. In 2012 I am inspired to do the following:

1. Attend the Vancouver Christmas Market outside of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
2. Go for an ice skate at the outdoor ice rink below Robson Square
3. Walk through the Bright Nights in Stanley Park
4. Check out Illuminations at Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum (a place I have wanted to go to for ages)
5. Trek up to Grouse Mountain especially for a sleigh ride and maybe even a day of skiing
6. Spend a day on one of the local mountains skiing or snowboarding

A collage featuring some of my 2011 festive season happy snaps, from both near and far

Having family here, my brother and his girlfriend, hopefully means I will cross off everything on my list and have fun along the way doing so.