Climbing the corporate ladder

It's official! I've been promoted to Marketing Program Manager. Hard work does pay off after all. I'm excited about the new job role and grateful for the opportunity. I already have two campaigns to plan for the month of April. It's great having a Director and team who are so supportive.

Dancing the night away

On Friday, we left early work early to play ten-pin bowling. I didn't reach 100 (which I was aiming for) but I did manage to get 2 strikes!

We headed downtown for some dancing on Saturday. I ordered a dirty, Grey Goose martini. Wow! It was so strong, but smooth. We had an awesome time. The next day, Shawn asked me if I wore my ring. I wonder if he was testing me :) or just teasing as usual. It had actually occurred to take it off before I went out, but decided "What the heck! I'll just wear it." It was so funny to see how wearing the ring is not a deterrent. Or, maybe we just happened to run into some really friendly people. Also, ran into someone who said we were in a class together at SFU. Had a good time with the girls and danced the night away.

Congratulations Chris and Cindy!

After much anticipation, on March 26th, Joshua Cameron Lee made his way into the world, weighing in at a healthy 6lbs, 4 oz.

Three minutes after delivery and he looks so alert!

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS Chris and Cindy! You'll make wonderful parents. We're happy for you and looking forward to meeting your new bundle of joy.

Visiting Vancouver

Our cousin, Christl, is visiting us after her back packing trips to the UK, Thailand and Australia. We haven't see her in 13 years, so there is so much to catch up with. It's been fun reminiscing about our childhood in South Africa.

It was such a hilarious flashback this weekend, when we went to the Jupiter Lounge. It reminded me of my first experience to a nightclub in South Africa when I was sixteen. Christl's dad took a bunch of my girlfriends and I there, and I dragged my (then) thirteen year old sister along (South African nightclubs were really relaxed on the age restriction! Ja).

I remember distinctly what I was wearing. It was the 80's so I had large hooped earrings, huge teased and permed hair, blue eyeshadow and I was wearing a polka dot top which showed my midriff and a super short, matching, barely-there mini-skirt. At the time, I thought I looked really cool, but now I just cringe when I look at the photos (oh yes, I have proof -- unfortunately!) I wouldn't want to relive those turbulent teenage years.

It was a blast from the past, when Lauren wanted to join Shannan, Christl and I and all three of us said, "Well you're not old enough yet, but you can come with -- as long as you have your FAKE id!"

Thank goodness my cousins have better fashion sense than I had when I was their age :)

Jumana's Baby Shower

On Friday, Bruce had an intimate Birthday gathering at the Century Restaurant. Happy Birthday!

I had a great time organizing Jumana's baby shower. Having attended one recently, I had lots of ideas to work from. The party games are always fun! Aside from the usual sock game and food tasting game, we played a new game which involved drawing baby pictures. They're a bit obscene, so I won't post them here :) Thanks girls for the candid photo opportunities and for being such good sports!

All that jazz!

Decided to hang out with some coworkers for a night of jazz at the Railway Club. We had a blast and listened to the jazzy tunes of "Lullaby Baxter" & "Sweet Pea Swing Band". I had to borrow a top from one of the girls since I'd come straight from a recruitment fair at the Pan Pacific. It's also been a while since I've stayed up so late; I missed the skytrain and had to spend the night downtown.

Thank you

Thank you to our friends and family for all of your blog announcements, emails, phone calls, kind thoughts and wishes on our engagement. We're still enjoying the engagement "buzz". It was also such a nice surprise to receive congratulatory flowers at the office.