IN THE MEANTIME.

So I recently watched Pacific Rim (2013) and I realised that it’s been a while since I’ve found myself relating to a female protagonist. Maybe ever – Mulan (1998) being the only exception. So this is my Mako-inspired outfit and make-up, thrown together from stuff I had lying around the house. It’s not a cosplay by any means, but something I like to do from time to time. I remember watching Rebel Without A Cause (1955) and thinking that I couldn’t wait to wear a red jacket, white t-shirt, blue jeans and boots. 

Mako Mori is a Japanese orphan, adopted by the director of mech operations, Stacker Pentecost. She’s kick-ass and plays the love interest to the lead character, Raleigh Beckett – without being overtly sexualised. What I particularly enjoyed is that Mako’s actress, Rinko Kikuchi, used her character’s vulnerability to comedic effect, turning the Asian ‘cute girl’ trope into an endearing feature used for a non-sexual purpose.

In other news, here’s a plate of food.

Veggie Benedict: 2 poached eggs, spinach, zucchini, hashbrown. $7.99

Hashbrowns are weird in Canada-land. These were too dry. Blerg.

Nick’s Smoked Salmon Omelette and Hashbrowns (smoked salmon, spinach, green onion) $7.99.

My Lemon Iced Tea ($1.25) and our view.

So I started off trying to capture the beauty of Vancouver’s parks but photos are just so much more interesting with a human subject in them. AKA here’s another photo of my boyfriend.

And another one. Because he climbed up this tree trunk. Squinty face.

Little monkey.

I know, you’re disappointed. This one’s just a tree and no Nick.

Just a random massive fountain on a gorgeous lake. What up Vancouver?!

I am serenity.

Another tree!

Nick was surprised when I said I’d never seen a squirrel before.

What a little bugger.

Vancouver is damn gorgeous.

It makes me want to cry.

SERIOUSLY. Why so good looking for?

People love interacting with you when you have a camera in your hands.

Wandering around Gastown at night.

Found these in an Asian foodstore.

This city is amazing.

This was originally intended to be a SUPER MASSIVE POST but I’ve decided to be kind and break this up into two. So look out for the next section: First Playtest, First Fridays & Diners, coming to an APPLETOMYPI blog near you!