Summer has finally arrived here in Vancouver, and it is glorious!

And you know it's warm, because my attempt to grow sweet peas  on my north-facing balcony has been successful:

And the nice weather has arrived just in time for my long-delayed summer vacation. I've recently completed my contract with the College of Registered Nurses of BC. A truly wonderful experience, I learned a lot and made some new friends, which is something to be valued. 

I'm currently working with a group submitting a CECR application (this is the third NCE application I've worked on... the first two were funded... I think I am a lucky charm!) Once that is done, I'm officially on holidays. Bliss!

The kittens are not enjoying the heat that much, but all it really means is they sleep even more. It must be nice to be a cat.