jack.

"The only people for me are the mad ones. 

The ones mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time,

the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, 

but burn, burn, burn like fabulous roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars, 

and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes 'Aww!'" 

- Jack Kerouac, On the Road

toasty.

When I was a little girl, Saturday mornings were my absolutely favourite day of the week.

 I loved waking up and racing downstairs to join my brothers to watch cartoons, make brunch with my mother and often go to dance class in the afternoon.

As an adult, this weekend routine hasn't changed too much. Now I jump out of bed on weekend mornings to watch the morning news (well, sometimes...depends how late I've up the night before), and my brunch ritual has mostly stayed the same.

Vancouver is home to a plethora of amazing restaurants, especially for breakfast eats. However, to combat my addiction for good times out, I often choose to make brunch at home.

This weekend I stumbled upon the divine blog, Yummy Supper, and a French Toast sandwich recipe caught my eye immediately. I usually stay away from sweet dishes in the AM so I won't crash later on, but this one is the perfect blend of savoy with a little sugar.

My version did NOT come out pretty at all - hence, no photo - but damn, it tasted delicious.

I used nectarines, mozzarella cheese and half maple syrup and honey for a topping. The results were melt-in-your-mouth good.

Even better? You're completely satisfied after one sandwich. I argue that it's more of a sweet grilled cheese rather than French Toast...but when it tastes this good, who cares?

Cheers and Happy Sunday friends!

top5.

I've been blessed to have so many cool things, people and events happening around me. Here are a few of my Top 5 picks for August 2014: 

Summer Whites. 

With denim, in a dress of with your favourite pair of sunnies. Summer whites are just, the best. 

Chill Winston. 

Hands down, one of my favourite places to eat, drink and hang out on a patio in Gastown. 

The Lovers Cabaret presents: Lovers of Queen auditions. 

Audition for the next show in the Icon Series! Sunday, September 7, 10:30AM at Harbour Dance Center. More information available here. 

Iggy Azalea, "Black Widow". 

Song, video and the girl of the moment. 

Robin Williams. 

"I stand upon my desk to remind myself we must constantly look at things in a different way." - Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society. 

Rest in Peace. 

summa.

Oh August, where did you come from? Where did summer go? 

Actually, it's been a busy, full and lovely couple months. I've been very lucky to see a lot of British Columbia, dance my feet off, write some very interesting content and work on several cool projects. 

Summer 2014, thank you for being so sweet. Cheers to the next few weeks. 

robin.

Some days you wake up, things are "normal" and the cycle of the day, week and your life begins.

Some days you're sitting in front of your computer dealing with business as usual.

Some days, everything changes.

Robin Williams died yesterday afternoon. For whatever reason, I felt a huge shift in the energy, people and perception of people around me and online.

Having grown up watching movies like "Hook", "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Dead Poets Society" and many, many more, I feel like I lost a piece of my childhood yesterday. I feel like this is a death as huge as Michael Jackson's - we'll be feeling this sting for a long time.

True, I never knew the man personally, but I do know that we drove by Williams' home in San Francisco by accident - perhaps that was it. He was just like us, living in a normal house with his kids, going to the same stores, whatever.

Today was interesting. Today I woke up and it was raining for the first time in many, many weeks. It was almost like the nature around us was taking a day to mourn as well.

Just a thought. Rest in Peace Robin Williams. Thank you for so many laughs and beautiful memories from your art and craft.

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this world." -Dead Poets Society

B&W.

These ladies. 

When I was a little girl, I remember my parents getting all dressed up to attend the Black and White Ball in downtown San Francisco. 

My mother appeared in the kitchen (where my brothers and I sat at our high counter munching away on supper) in a floor length gown similar to Blake Lively's above. Whenever I hear the words "black and white" that image of her immediately pops into my head. 

Sometimes, people do get a chance to attend a fancy Cinderella-esque ball. 

Just a thought. Happy Monday friends. 

instagram.

We are now on Instagram! 

Five years ago when I started this blog, having a social media component (or straetegy) was just NOT a part of the equation. 

I've decided to hold my self accountable, continue to be creative and express what I want as a writer here as often as it seems fit. Instagram will give a peek into my musings and updates on new articles and posts. 

Follow along if you would like! @SunriseJunction

Have a beautiful weekend friends. 

yvr14.

These summer days (and nights) are just, so glorious. 

I hope you're all having a beautiful August Long weekend. I'm currently logging some hours building my new website...stay tuned for the launch shortly! 

For now, here's a peek into summer so far. Thank you for some lovely moments friends. 

Army of Sass Vancouver workshop with R.J. from Calgary. 

Kitsilano Beach times with my bestie, Alicia. 

Toronto expats in YVR.

Vino at my favourite Gastown wine bar, Salt Tasting Room. 

Lion King landscapes. 

Backstage before "Age of Electronica" at VENUE

Biking on the seawall.

Performing in The Lovers Cabaret presents: Mistresses 

Taking a step back in Kelowna, B.C. 

Happy Birthday and bon voyoge Rochelle! 

Festival of Lights - Japan

August Long and Pride Weekend.