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Sex and the City Jason Lewis (Smith) at Ceili's Irish Pub Thursday

Remember the hottie from Sex in the City? Samatha's boyfriend Smith? (Jason Lewis) AKA Smith?
Well, he'll be at Ceili's Irish Pub in downtown Vancouver on Thursday night.

Infact, with your 35$ ticket you get to meet him in real life!

Thursday July 17th, 2008 (Doors open at 7pm)
Dress up like your favorite Sex in the City character and win designer handbags, shoes and accessories from the movie!/>

Stella Artois presents DJ AM - Wednesday July 23rd in Vancouver

Stella Artois & Donnelly Nightclubs present:
DJ AM (Deckstar, L.A.) with
Zak Santiago & Matty C
Marlon J English & P.Love (patio)
www.djam.com
www.myspace.com/djamone

WHEN? Wednesday July 23rd
WHERE? Republic
WHAT? Stella Artois Legere and Stella Artois bottles $4.75
TIME? 10pm-3am

Stella Artois Legere and Donnelly Nightclubs are proud to present America’s #1 DJ AM. Whether it’s in the pages of a magazine or behind the decks at America’s premiere nightclubs, DJ AM is the most recognised face in clubbing today. From high profile appearances in LA, NY, Las Vegas and Miami to the underground of the thriving electro scene, AM’s mind-blowing, genre-spanning party-rocking sets have established him as the most sought after DJ in the world – come celebrate with DJ AM as we launch Stella Artois Legere – “remarkably light!”.

Canada Day Fireworks @ Burrard Inlet, 2008.

For the second consecutive year, the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Society is proud to bring us Canada day fireworks!!

The Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show is a unique multi-community event drawing hundreds of thousands of people and numerous communities together to celebrate Canada. As usual you can catch the show from a variety of locations: Downtown Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Vancouver’s West Side.

The spectacular fireworks display will start at 10.30pm on July 1st. Prepare for it to run a little late.. but who can't deal with a little fatigue Wednesday morning in exchange for a few bright and colorful explosions?

Summer is here in Vancouver: Surprise someone you love with a beach picnic for dinner!

I had an idea the other day for Vancouverites now that summer is here and "June-u-ary" is over (as I've so often heard it affectionately called). I think we should all take our friends or significant others down to the beach for a nice mid-week evening picnic! It's easy to do, just pack up some sandwiches, fruit, and maybe a dip and pita. Might I even suggest bringing a few bevvies with you?

Surprise someone this week with a summer picnic bounty! It'll be fun.. the days are starting to get shorter again. You better start enjoying the sunshine!

Tuesdays at Earls = $6 White Peach Bellini Cocktails!

I want to share with the world (especially Vancouverites) that at Earls on Tuesday you can get a DOUBLE delicious white peach bellini made with natural peach syrup, blended with rum, peach liqueur and sparkling white wine for $6!

I'm hung over today but I just wanted to tell you how damn good they taste. (Ever since I finished my half iron man I'm a little out of control on the social front.. I just want to go around yelling that Eminem song "Guess who's back.. back again... Tamara's back... tell a friend".

Treat yourself. Treat your co-workers. You deserve a bellini. Go on. Make a date.

Royal Victoria Marathon 2008, here I come!

I'm a glutton for punishment, what can I say? I'm done the half ironman in Oliver (see my race report here) I need a new goal. For the last week I've been recovering and it's hard to do nothing. You feel lazy. I think I've been battling a bit of post-race depression! After working so hard, I can't believe it's all over. Anyhow, I think the best way to cure it is find a new challenge! So, I've signed up for the Royal Victoria Marathon in October (2008).

Sex in the City Party Crashing!

Since I did my half ironman last weekend I've dramatically increased my social festivities time to compensate for my lack of 'life' over the last few months! It's been great fun.. and thus the lacks of posts!

On Tuesday night I crashed an uber fun private party / screening to see the Sex in the City movie! I was planning to do some shopping downtwon and then meet a girlfriend for dinner and drinks at Earls when she called me and said she was on the third floor of the Scotia Bank Theatre at a fun women-only private screening to see Sex in the City. She said they were serving champagne, martini's, hor'dourves (like mini burgers and samosas) and giving away free door prizes (like dinner for 8 at Cactus Club or something). How could I resist? I shot down there and told them my friend had invited me!

I didn't get to see the Brett Dennen concert...

I was just too sick. It was a sad state of affairs but I had to skip the concert. I was really looking forward to it, but what could I do?

If you were interested, my friend has a great review of the Missy, Brett & Mason concert here in Vancouver on Monday night.

Next time, I WON'T be sick!

Drink for the cure!

I'm planning a new event for everyone to come to. It's called 'Drink for the cure!'. Sounds fun, non?

As you know, I'm fundraising for the Vancouver 5km Run for the Cure and I've been trying to think of creative ways to raise money.

Need some good Karma?

I am participating in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, on Sunday, October 5th and I am asking for your support for a cause that is very important to me.

Help create a future without breast cancer by making a donation today! Donating online is quick, easy and secure. Your donation will be added to the critical funds raised by the Run, and will be directed towards research, education and awareness programs.

Thank you. I appreciate your support! I'm aiming at raising $1000.00. (Any amount is cool! 5$ 10$... 100$... whatever, I'll love you forever)

CLICK HERE TO DONATE!
(Over $20 will get you a tax donation receipt!)

2008 Vancouver City Chase! Tarantula's, UBC Ropes Course & Nakedness!

This past weekend my husband and I entered the 2008 Vancouver Mitsubishi City Chase! It was FANTASTIC fun. We will do it again next year. So, what was it like and how did we do??? I was 'in-it-to-win-it' but we sadly didn't.

We came in 56th or something like that out of 250 teams (Not bad considering we made some costly mistakes that I think were very 'newbie' of us, and probably would have cut maybe 20 minutes of time).

The day started out with a quick scavenger hunt to get your clue sheet. Stuff like:

I dream of jellyfish.

I want to snorkel in Jelly Fish Lake, Palau.

I have decided that my next vacation (after Bali) will be here. I know it will cost me a ton but I just don't give a damn. You can get their from Guam or Manilla. (Flying to Honolulu to Guam or Japan to Guam / Manilla).

Bali (Indo) is BOOKED!

It's official! Charlotte, Ben Grimshaw, Luke Vallee & I will be going to Bali in October for three WHOLE weeks. Yes, you read that right THREE!

What are we going to do in Bali? Where are we going to stay? How much does it cost? I'm so excited I've been working it all out and can share it with you.

Vancouver White Caps & Mr. Beckham

Yesterday night, some of the entourage and I had a random outing to the Vancouver WhiteCaps game!

We sky trained it over to the game in Burnaby, the first of the season. When we arrived we managed to buy one ticket from a scalper on the way in for 10$. However, when we reached the gate they only had the expensive platinum seats left ($35). In this unpleasant change of event we considered going home. Though, somehow, through a variety of reasons we all managed to get in for FREE!!

Did you guys know that Beckham is coming back to play here again? Yep, L.A. Galaxy is coming and tickets from $25 are on sale right now. May 13th @7pm, Commonwealth stadium. The most expensive seats are $85 for all you british ex-pats out there from Man U.

Learning to fly?!

Kids should all be enrolled in air cadets! They should!

You think I'm crazy for saying that, don't you? Well, I'm not. I'm telling you it's the most cost effective educational activity you can send your child to. For a nominal fee (thanks to donations, fundraising ect.) your child can experience things such like paint ball, camping excursions, trips to army bases, flying gliders, sports, flying lessons, social events, learn leadership skills and the benefits of good old hard work to name just a few.

Renting a boat in Vancouver :: Summer cruise!

I'm planning a new event!
Boat Ride!! This summer we're going to rent a boat (maybe from this boat rental place in Coal Harbor) and head out on the water for a few hours (Email me if you want to come). We'll take some lunch & bevvy's. Get ourselves outside in the bright golden sun and enjoy a beautiful summer day on the water!

I'm thinking of inviting a bunch of people so we can travel as a group. More the merrier. Maybe we'll find a beech we can pull over at, have a little race, take a look at some wildlife.

Run for the boarder :: Bellingham & Burlington Shopping

Do you love bargain shopping? Is hunting through discounted goods at the local Winners store actually seem like fun to you? Then, may I recommend a cross-boarder trip to the States. I have a shopping plan of action all figured out. We (my family and I) have been doing it for years and we've learnt a few tricks of the trade!

In this post, I'll be covering:

• What stores to check out that are 'Winners-esque'
• A day's itinerary (what, when & why)
• How to deal with the boarder guards so you won't get searched
• Random tidbits on how to make your shopping trip smooth! (Nexus pass, Paying at Costco, Best times to cross the boarder)

This is how a well-organized States savvy bargain shopper should set up their day!