How I Spent My Long Weekend

I know, I know. Long time no update for me these past couple of weeks! Not to worry 'cause I am back to writing on my public journal aka this blog! Speaking of journal, I still can quite remember how I used to have a diary that has a lock on it when I was in elementary school and how I did have a diary version 2.0 in college just to glue tiny memorabilias like movie passes, flower petals, adventure photos and what not. Oh, the nostalgia!

Anyway, I am getting out of purpose here! I meant to share about my long weekend which was basically composed of my part-time work on a Saturday, a family bbq picnic by the lake on Sunday, and a movie date with my sister on BC Day. I only got to document our Sunday picnic at Buntzen Lake (Port Moody, Coquitlam) so here's how it went...

A family that builds a tent together, gets to build the tent faster lol

 Here are a couple of family photos that are very mandatory in every family trip. We kind of look good in these photos, if I say so myself :)

All smiles

Wacky

Before enjoying the scenery and of course good BBQ, I had to channel the inner style enthusiast in me and take more than enough #ootd's!

(clothing brands edited onto the photos for your pleasure, fashion readers)

Afterwards, I took photographs of the exquisite scenery at Buntzen! This is truly a gem, if you ask me.

Of course, how can I not dare take advantage of Mother Earth's gift as a perfect backdrop for #selfies, right?

I was obviously enjoying the sun at this point.

....and here's me being all dramatic and photo-esque!

I also had to take pictures of the girl behind my well-shot photographs, my sister, Ella!

Kuddos to your acquired skills, guuurl.

My brother, Micko, having a world of his own.

Presenting my parents of 22 years... hehehe.

"Let's take a picture together" -Mom

The parentals are still hip for #groupies, yes?

Enough of the family photos, here's #foodporn for you. 

Chicken Barbecue

Grilled Cucs and Red Peppers

After eating our lunch, we just decided to relax and enjoy the view and what other people were up to. We took a nap in the tent which was technically not a nap because mine was a 2-hour one. Well, it just makes sense considering I only had 45 minutes of sleep the night before this because we had to drive to the lake at dawn to get a good spot. Everybody knows Vancouverites love their picnics by the beach especially on long weekends like this.

View from our spot

None of us went swimming so we decided to just take the Buntzen trails to get our hiking/trekking shoes on.

Taking photos and simply staring at nature's beauty especially the waters for hours are no tasks at all. Personally, this is my definition of downtime and probably the most relaxing activity in the summer. We had plans to go to Whistler for water rafting, bungee jumping, & ziplining but things changed at the last minute. However, I ain't complaining 'cause this was the perfect getaway from the city noise. 

'Til the next,

Macy