Shirts or Skins?

This summer I was available to turn a pleasant shade of bronze. I love the colour of this shirt, it's so different yet neutral, effortless and easy to pair with anything. These distressed shorts by One Teaspoon are so comfortable and quickly became a summer favorite. 

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One Teaspoon Shorts - Aritzia 

Top - Aritzia 

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Sandals - Aldo

Nike Fuelband

The Classic Black Bag

I've been so into updating my basics for the last year (yes, it's been that long since I've posted). I've come to realize that it's worth investing in some key basics that you can wear multiple ways and that will never go out of style. This bag is definitely one of those investments for me but deep down I know I'll have this piece forever. 

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Cardigan - Aritzia 

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Bag - Auxillary Large Calisch bag, Aritzia 

Shoes - Steve Madden

Nike Fuelband

Fish Counter Noms

The Fish Counter, located on Main Street,  seriously has the best fish and chips in Vancouver! The huge portions are totally worth the value and the seafood is oceanwise (sustainable) and fresh!!! Yay for fresh, local food!! 

Guatemala Day 10 / 11: Oasis

The past two days have been spent doing construction on the La Arquilla house. We got to lay bricks, bend and cut steel, mix mortar and cement and sift sand. It was pretty hard work but different and time went by quickly. What time we have spent with the girls ihas been amazing! One of the girls drew a duck or dove or swan or some kind of other bird on my arm and spelt my name wrong underneath but regardless, it's so cute!! They're so much fun and very talented and amazing to spend time with.

 

Guatemala Day 8: Antigua

Today we left on our way to the oasis orphanage in San Lucas. Saying good bye to our friends at the Guatemalan church kind of sucked. We didn't get to see them as often as I would've liked. 

 After settling in at the orphanage for a bit, we headed out to Antigua to go souvenir shopping! The artesian markets there were pretty cool and has a variety of different goods like bags, bracelets, scarves and machetes. And yes we had to bargain which happens to be something that I really suck at. And yes I blew quite a bit of money! For lunch we went to mono loco which is this place known for their nachos. They're probably the best nachos I've ever had in my life!! 

Guatemala Day 6

Today was the day we left Zaragoza. Some of the kids sang for us after their music class before we left. It was absolutely beautiful. As we left the town, I felt overwhelmed. I wish I could offer these kids the love and attention they need all the time and knowing that I can't give them that absolutely breaks my heart. 

We spent the rest of the day with the koinonia youth group from Guatemala Chinese alliance church. We went to Panajachel to kayak in this beautiful lake that was surrounded by 3 volcanoes. It was absolutely breathtaking! After that we went to eat together. And we a lot of war. Like I kid you not, A LOT OF MEAT. 

We spent the evening playing games and just blessing one a other the light prayer. So stoked for church service tomorrow! The girls from oasis orphanage will be leading worship!! 

Guatemala day 7: Guatemala City

Today we were lucky enough to have some of the oasis girls lead us in worship this morning! 

After lunch we all headed out to the central market to buy some

Souvenirs, but unfortunately it was closed. I still managed to snag 4 keychains. After that we headed to a supermarket to load up on groceries (aka dulce de leche and junk food). I also got a good old Guatemala coffee frap. It was freaking amazing. Guatemalan coffee is definately some of the best coffee I've ever had. We had a pizza dinner which was awesome cause I've been having a huge pizza craving lately! Today was the last day we had to spend with koinonia. The friendships I've made over the past few years have never died so it's always sad to say goodbye for now. They are some of the most selfless people I have ever met.