24th (Wednesday)
Dramatic hockey game this evening, Canada / Russia downtown
Visited Brockton Point again this evening to check out the
Golden Rings
26th (Friday)
Nice talk with Reanne, about Art & Olympics. Remarkable
speed-skating this evening at the Pacific Coliseum. Myle
bought me a large bag of 'marijuana' tea. We both had a
giggle about how much it looked like a neatly packaged bag
of dope
27th (Saturday)
Some nice Olympic drama this afternoon & evening. Nice to
see Canada place 1st in gold medals. Robson Square & Yaletown
this evening, where the fireworks were impressive
28th (Sunday)
A remarkable day in the history of the city!
March
2nd (Tuesday) [Olympic City Centre]
Natalie unimpressed with any sport where you have to chase
something, like hockey. Although she did watch 'the first
part' of the game, she told me
3rd (Wednesday) [Olympic City Centre]
High five with Reanne this morning. We had two great
discussions about the two special weeks that were. She's
looking forward to seeing my 3 'Olympic Drawings',
especially the one addressing Donegan. Gave Myle
the Mica keychain, that she attached to her purse right
away. Went to the currency place twice for her, told her
how much we were going to miss her, squeezed her wrist, &
told her to have a great time. She's back April 6. Sunny,
cool
4th (Thursday) [Olympic City Centre]
Natalie telling me she got a rather light hug from Myle a
couple of days ago. Described a TV show called Hoarders, &
a woman with a houseful of cats, in every state from kittens
to rotting kitty corpses
6th (Saturday) [Olympic City Centre]
Gave Natalie chocolate & blueberry. Amusing description of
her co-worker, who she calls 'the evil one'. Exchanged smiles
with that lovely girl at the nearby counter. I wonder if she
notices how I'm always glancing towards her? Walking from
32nd to Arbutus. The blossoms were the loveliest I've ever
seen them, in the cool clear air. Sitting in the warm sun on
the terrace at McD's, thinking about Myle & the events of
the last 3 weeks. Canadian flags being displayed everywhere
in Kerrisdale - store windows, balconies, cars, & a large one
aglow with sunshine just outside the terrace
7th (Sunday) [Olympic City Centre]
Talked to Baeta for the first time since before the Olympics
'Long time no see,' she said to me. Still thinking I would like
to do a portrait of her. Dark, heavy rain this afternoon & evening
8th (Monday) [Olympic City Centre]
Watching 'Arizona Dream' at Vesna's this evening
9th (Tuesday) [Olympic City Centre]
Charming Japanese girl at Donbury Ya on Robson. Asked me if I
had watched Canada / USA. Told her that what happened after the
game was a once in a lifetime event. The emotion of the event,
she said brought tears to her eyes. Told me she works noon to
five, Monday to Friday
12th (Friday) [Olympic City Centre]
Showed the Japanese girl at Donbury Ya a few portraits & gave her
a set of the Fuji prints. Mentioned that I needed a Japanese girl
as a model for a large drawing, & I'm thinking she would be nice
for the part. Charming girl, her name is Kumiko, from the city of
Sendia on the coastline north of Tokyo. Watched 'Eyes Wide Shut'
tonight with Vesna
17th (Wednesday)
Talking to Reanne, who mentioned that her fiance liked 'Olympic
City Centre,' that I posted on her wall. Down the Rabbit Hole
this evening. Surreal, darkest dark
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