Finally Arrived and I'm Loving it!

So its been 11 full days since I've arrived in British Columbia, Canada (aka the most beautiful city and country I have ever been to!). Since BC (British Columbia) is actually the Province I'm in which is enormous, I have to tell you which part of BC I am living in. I am living in the Greater Vancouver area of BC. Surrounding cities are Surrey, New Westminister, *Coquitlam* and Burnaby. All of these cities are surrounding Vancouver.

For most people I have explained where I'm moving, but initially they always assume that Canada is only "this big" and its so close. Since I am from Detroit and Canada is borderline with the United States they assume im going just down the street and a hour away. But failing to realize that Canada stretches across the same length if not more as the U.S. I tell them its about 5.5-6hrs away and they say "Oh thats not that bad" and at the end I say "Flying, that is" lol and then their answers change to "D*mn, wow thats far" or something stemmed from the family of Surprise or shocked. So if your still wondering where I am in Canada, then Geographically I am right above Seattle, Washington. Which I express as above California. The Pacific west coast. I always wondered when watching the NBA games on TV as a youngen the showtime would be 7:30pm Eastern time/4:30pm Pacific Time. Well now I know lol

I fell in love with this city when I came for a visit in 2011. I stayed for 2 months and some change, and had an urge to come back sometime soon. A year later here I am! It took some time and thought, but most of all it took Confidence and belief that this was a right move for me. I had some help along the way with some Great Canadians I met through School in West Virginia. They have been a big help in this transition for me. I call them my Canadian Family because they are like Family. I been knowing for 3 yrs now.

At Kitsilano Beach

Finally here, I love the place more and more each day. The best part about Canada for me is the People! The people have great hospitality here. They are so open to new things and diversity, its embraced everywhere I go. I love how welcomed the citizens of Canada I run into make me feel. Its totally the opposite in Detroit. The people in Detroit are not as friendly and sociable as they are here, nor are they quick to socialize with strangers.  I found that weird at first, but I grasped the notation that individuals tend to be more open in that manner. Its a different lifestyle coming from the East coast to the West, and all in all I think this lifestyle fits me to a T!

THANKS Vancouver, BC CANADA for making me feel like im at Home!

A night out with Good friends I met

Did I also mention the best part about BC is the scenery is amazing!

Dedication to My #1 girl Dezzy liu Bleu Gibbs



Dezzy on her Birthday in her New Sweater


Dezzy is my daughter. She is a Blue Female Pit-Bull. Bloodline is Razors Edge. She is Double registered through the AKC and the UKC. She was and has been my best investment when spending a large amount of money. She is now worth unlimited amount. I can tell you how much she means to me. Such a good dog, with great amount of discipline and loyalty. Dezzy has the Temperament that is accommodating to anyone of any age. She is gentle, loving and people friendly. Despite all her "Nice-ness" Dezzy is still alert and cautious to danger. She will protect you and notify you of intruders and negative situations. Just like you would do for your loved ones.



This guy held onto dezzy for a long time



They both want a snack lol

Everytime someone meets dezzy, they always end up asking to keep her. They say "Im taking your dog home with me" lol..."You have done such a great job with her"..."She is the nicest pit bull I have ever met, I've never met a pit bull like her. I thought she be mean or bite me"....
Dezzy has changed a lot of minds that think the negative way about Pit-Bulls. But the stereotype still floats out there in the world. I believe the main factor is the environment and also the owner that plays a major role in the dogs behavior and overall character. People breed so incorrectly now just because the name of a pit bull rings bells. But just because its a Pit-Bull doesnt mean its the right mate for your mate. You cant buy the pit bull from the guy across the street who mated his with the dude around the corner! Its insane, you have no idea of the parental background and history.

My advice is know what your getting into. Know the potential of the product your investing your money in to when buying a Pit bull and you can end up with a "Dezzy". haha....I took a month or two looking around before I bought Dezzy, and when I finally decided, Dezzy wasn't local. I had to travel to go get her down South of the states in Virginia. It took some time driving and driving and driving! But hey anything worth anything takes time right? At the end of the day, she was worth it! I wouldnt trade her for the world!

Dezzy looks in the fridge

Most people say I spoil her. And I may spoil her to an extent, but I say all im doing is just taking goo dcare of her. Dezzy is well taken care of and she deserves the best! You have to meet her; She's truly 1 of a kind.



Dezzy takes a carrot



EVERYONE NEEDS A "DEZZY LIU" IN THEIR LIFE!







My mother was bit before by a Pit Bull and from then she never really trusted dogs and more so Pit bulls.

I found it very relieved that Dezzy is so loved by my mother and that she really has concquered that fear of pit bulls only when it comes to Dezzy. And thats big because my mother suffered a vicious face attack from a pit bull dog that required surgery. My mom even sometimes paint her nails and have girl time lol, and for that, not only do I love Dezzy, but my mom does.   





Dezzy just laying down being lazy









 

I woke her up out her nap for this picture.

Happy Birthday Big Gabey!

My Brothers(L to R: "Just" Drew Gibbs, Me, and EJ "2 sweet" Gibbs)

Well today is my BIRTHDAY!! I have gotten some of the most unexpected age guesses. I asked co workers to guess my age or how old would they think I was if they didnt already know my age. And let me tell you, the one age guess you dont want is the guess thats actually younger than what you are. You know, the age that you criticize your friends of being. Saying things like "Ha ha your only 23? I remember that age your still young" or "You only 22, you not getting old" Things like that!
Well today I got that age guessed on me and I was shocked! I said "Wow do I really look that young?" I thought atleast my beard and facial hair alone was 23 years old LOL.

There were a few shocking age guesses. I told a few of my Supervisors and Bosses when asked, that I was 30. They went for it too! Can you believe that? I mean do I look 30 years old? Not that 30 is even considered "Old", but its older than me! by 5 years. And by the way at age 30 I have planned to be working in a Hospital performing and assisting with a heart surgery. So Im glad that was just a Joke!.
I was guessed by other staff of ages 25, 28 and 29, so my average age in this office is 25+28+29+30 and The most shockin 23!= 135 Divided by 5 gives me 27 years old.

I have claimed, what Joni Burnell (31) would call it, The offices' "Baby Status".  In some places I am called old, but as soon as I come to work with all of the older people I become instantly Young! It feels good sometimes to still be young on the inside and out, but I also would like my age respected as a maturing Young Man. I know I'm still young but I feel old or older, I guess because as I was once told that I "have an old soul"

Below are a couple pictures from the Birthday week.

Thats Me and B Matthews. I have been knowing him for about 8 years now. We have fought, argued, disagreed with one another and still to this day we are tight! Me and him always have conversations of synchronystic value, they are always full of advice and helpful. He's right serving in the Nat'l Guard.