TIME AFTER TIME

 

 Is it cold this morning? Well that's the plan. I would rather have cold or cooler breeze than hellish weather. We have more sweaters. jackets and coats than summer clothes. Wearing summer clothes in Canada feels like "showgirls." LOL

Canadians are not really fashionable. They like wearing comfy trendy clothes. Canadians like wearing casual clothes even if they are to attend parties they usually wear clothes that wont cause annoyance or distractions. When I first arrived here in 1992, most women like wearing clothes in black or gray colors. Only few wear bright colored shirts, dress or sweaters. It is always in solid colors of black, gray, white, brown or sometimes burgundy. I felt out of place if I wear bright colors such as red, orange or yellow.  ASIAN people love colorful clothes.

However I realized that black colored clothing was such a fashion trend because it slims down your figure. Aha! LOL. Then went shopping from the only one department store ZELLERS with few retail outlets SAAN, REITMAN'S and a Vietnamese Store. My friend Iris told me there is that fashion boutique where she shops for stylish dress. OMG! The cheapest dress is worth $350.00. and she likes to order from Victoria's Secret. She loves expensive clothes. I decided to just order from SEARS. But I remember having tailor-made dresses from Philippines that suits me well. They are patterned from Vogue Magazine. Two of my party dresses were styled and patterned from Princess Diana's dress collection. Yeah, Princess Diana is my fashion idol. Sadly those beautiful dresses wont fit me anymore for they were size #2 only (32-24-33) wont even fit my daughter. I remember having to shop in Divisoria (the place for tons and rolls of textiles, thousands of volumes of fabric and accessories). That's the place for largest rolls of  textile dump from all over the world.

I LOVE FASHIONABLE CLOTHES. I am not a fashion model but everyone has a taste of what clothes they have to wear at home, at work, church, at parties or for every occasion. Time changes everything. Age is a factor of what clothing is appropriate for your age and status. 

Nowadays, simple clothing and simple accessories are just fairly good enough. Whatever is comfy for one's taste and where you are going. 

 I tried to learn how to sew in 1993, experimented on hundreds of fabric given to me by my Mother-in law. My first project was a blazer. She watched me with watchful eyes until I was finished sewing.  WoW! Then sewed PJ's for my husband. Then next were maternity dresses. I got tired and started new project: crochet baby blanket, then later on handicrafts.

There is always something to do way back then. Hours passed by so quickly if you have something worthy to do.

LUNCH: Creamy Sopas (Hot soup with pork/chicken with veggies, onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery, spices) 

At this hour, August 14, 2025 the smoke from wildfires in Port Alberni  (Vancouver Island)  linger in the air. It's suffocating. OMG!! The hazy film in the air, the smoky toxic smell it's unhealthy. At about 12:30 noon, almost feels like 6 pm. HEALTH ADVISORY was sent by the Ministry of Health, rather by ENVIRONMENT CANADA. Wear face masks outside. Then it rained. lol

Dinner: Panfried tilapia and smoked milkfish jazmine rice+ veggies