B.O.U.T.I.Q.U.E.S

Attention: If you live around downtown Vancouver and have an awesome sense of style you MUST go to Bohemia Galley Inc. on Main St. Vintage Clothing at its best. Price wise, Its affordable. Guys and Gals clothes, Shoes, Bags, hats ...and other nic-nacs and accessories...trust me it's worth checking it out! 

C'est la Vie ~The store next door will not disappoint you either. This store is for those with a more European taste in style. Lovely dresses are found in this cute little shop.

Check out these cute little boutiques online 

Bohemia Gallery Inc.

http://bohemiagallery.ca/

C'est la Vie

http://cestlavieboutique.ca/

Till next time

-Mariko

Learning Languages

                               

Lately I've been obsessing over languages. The thought of being able to communicate with different people and learn about their culture motivates me to strive to learn. And why not? I live in a country that prides itself with being a multicultural society so I should at least take advantage of this. This is why I love Canada! I have been studying hard to brush up on my lacking Japanese skills. I enjoy speaking it until I lose all thought process on how I am supposed to say what I want to say. Phew! And boy do I ever feel the pressure. Shall I list a few reasons why? Ok..well....

1) Both my parents speak Japanese (My mother is from Okinawa and my father is Canadian but he grew up in Japan.

2) I was born in Tokyo, Japan ( I moved to Canada when I was 2 years old.)

3) My grandparents only speak Japanese.

But I am thankful to have this pressure. Sure it may hurt at times but I think a little nudge once in a while can get me going to strive for more then just the basics. 

Happy Learning!

真理子~

                                      

Chinatown in Black and White

A stroll downtown 

She doesn't speak much english but she sure knows how to run a shop

                         Natural remedies are the best!

  Peeking Duck anyone?

Beautiful lanterns in one of the many little shops in Chinatown

        My sister lost in a whimsical land

         This scared my mom, believe it or not

     I felt as if I went back in time

Chinatown was amazing! I am hoping that I will be able to go to China one day. The culture and food is just wonderful and delightful in so many ways. It fascinates me. 

     

                                   

                                                                                                               Mariko