Very early this morning, I was woken up by my brother, who come to wake me up for a final goodbye. His flight left at 8am, but I don't have time to miss him just yet... since I now have more visitors! My dad is here, with my step mom, Akiko!! They are visiting on their way back from a three month long stay in Tokyo. Because of the time change, they are experiencing a 41 hour long day, with 6 meals in two different countries!
So I'm off once more, on an adventure to rediscover this city that I'm learning to love so much. With each visit, I get to learn a bit more, see a bit more, from a different angle and opinion. Nobody really sees anything like anybody else does. On each return visit to a favorite place with somebody new, they notice something that I never saw before, and I get to see it too. For example, when walking to Stanley Park along the Northern sea-wall, Akiko decided to look down over the edge to see the ocean, and there were a multitude of starfish! Purple, orange, red ones. I've walked past that spot many times since moving here, but not once did I take the time to look down.
I'm also really enjoying the role of "host". This is the first time that I have my own place, and I'm fortunate enough to have enough room to invite people to stay for a few days. There's something very satisfying with being able to accommodate one's parents in one's own space. Having dad and Akiko here has made me also see my apartment with new eyes, and I'm proud of this space that I can call my own.
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