Vancouver to Whistler. Finally.
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There is a long story to be told about my first solo trip across Canada (I did it again in reverse in May 2011, but under much different circumstances) and by the time I got to Whistler I had a clear mind and an untapped ambition, but I did not have a plan. However within 2 weeks of arriving in Whistler I would secure 4 interviews and 3 jobs, move into Jason's room (a long time friend - and the only person I knew in Whistler) and tore the ligaments in my ankle on Christmas Day 2008. On my first day on the mountain, on my first run. However, within 3 months I was riding everyday, working 3 jobs, securing a 4 bedroom house that I would later sub-let, and profit on over the Winter Olympics in 2010. This house became a couch surfing mecca, the focal point of a number of social circles where I made some of the best friends I have ever had, including my partner, the love of my life, Claudia.
After spending 3 seasons in Whistler, Claudia and I decided to travel through Central America which is video blogged on my YouTube channel and makes up Living the Dream part 2, and would lead to us currently living in London, UK and Living the Dream part 3.
However, part 1 was the ultimate opportunity: to create the life that I wanted, the life that I desired and the life that I thought would only ever exist in my dreams. I brought my dream to reality and I truly am Living my Dream.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Chapter 23 - A Much Needed Rest
When I finally made it to Vancouver and met my cousin Jordan and uncle Brock at their house I was exhausted, relieved, excited, dirty, unshaven, emotional, philosophical and overall truly happy. I had made it to the west coast. I had conquered my fear, my anxiety, my doubt and I had embraced and experienced life. As I write this more than 3 years later, I smile and laugh.
But my stop in Vancouver was a rest, a preparation for the move from traveler to squatter to roommate to property manager and the bubble that would cater to this transformation - Whistler, BC.
But my stop in Vancouver was a rest, a preparation for the move from traveler to squatter to roommate to property manager and the bubble that would cater to this transformation - Whistler, BC.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Chapter 20 - The night was as cold as her lips were warm
My first experience of Nelson was a remarkable experience and certainly rivaled Thunder Bay for the most important stop along my adventure.
I stayed two nights and it felt like another lifetime. I met some incredible people who I still know, and I truly believe at some point in my life I will end up living in Nelson.
However, by this point I was looking for some kind of conclusion to my trip and wanted to get to the west coast. I made it back to Nelson a number of times while I lived in Whistler, and it captured me even more each time.
I stayed two nights and it felt like another lifetime. I met some incredible people who I still know, and I truly believe at some point in my life I will end up living in Nelson.
However, by this point I was looking for some kind of conclusion to my trip and wanted to get to the west coast. I made it back to Nelson a number of times while I lived in Whistler, and it captured me even more each time.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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