New Friends and New Life

Now that I have my own bike, Ilya and I went to the Kensington Market to buy a bunch of condiements and a few veges needed for my cooking adventure at my new place. Since we knew we would be going to the Sandbanks (provincial park up north approx. 2.5-3 hrs away from Toronto) on the next day, we also bought some fresh sandwitch meat and buns. We came back here, chilled a little having a tasty snack (fresh sour cream that tastes just like a very creamy cream cheese) and I went to the gym near my place for a quick exercise. I did not get to work
out for an extended period of time (I am usually there at least 1.5 hrs up to 2 hrs), but it is always good to get my cardio :) Getting my cardio/day makes me feel just very wonderful. Very important for me to stay in touch with my internal self and soul :)

Anyway, later on in the evening, Ilya and I went to visit Ilya's friends (my new friends), Asia and Yu-jin (sorry if I did not spell the name correctly) at their new apartment near St. Clair and Yonge where they were having some people over. I made some fresh Thai Salad Rolls and brought it to the house party, and met some of the people that I met the previous evening. I enjoyed talking with my new friends, especially with Svet who has lived in Florida for
two years after leaving Moscow a few years ago. I also enjoyed talking to a few other girls there. It is always fun to engage in an intellectual talk with new friends. I indeed appreciate such open attitude of people, and I have been having a blast meeting great new people.

Ilya and I were going to go and check out the Osunlade party at the Drake Hotel around mid-night, but my close friend, Ange was no longer heading to the party, and also since we were having such great time at the house party, we decided to pass the Osunlade show this time, but just enjoy hanging around with cool buddies.

People enjoyed my salad rolls and emptied the plate, so it made me great to know that I made someone's tummies very happy :) hehehe

We stayed there until 2:30 am or so, and left with Stath who gave us a quick car ride to a nearest major intersection from our place. We walked the neighborhood of our place around the castle, Casa Roma, and enjoyed checking out some of the beautiful housings and gardens there. I feel great meeting cool people thanks to Ilya's great friends network here in Toronto. :) I am excited to know that this is just the beginning!