As we look back, 2020 has not been the brightest year for some of us. The Corona virus swept through the world like an angry storm and caused a lot of havoc. The world is changing rapidly as we know it, and so are we. This year, we focus on sustenance, nourishment and enrichment of the soul. Here are some of our favourite activities you can do right now to start 2021.

Get a Plant Buddy in Your Home

Spending a lot of time in your own home can make you feel bored during this quarantine. What about adopting a baby plant and watching it grow? The difficulty of maintenance will depend on the kind of plants you get, so you can choose to fit how they fit your lifestyle. ZZ plant is a good starter plant, due to its liking to shady areas, little watering. Snake plant is another good starter plant known for its extreme resilience. If you're up for a good challenge, a fruit plant should give you some hefty responsibilities everyday, but the reward is so worth the effort. 

Where do you buy indoor plants in Vancouver, B.C? Here are some vendors you can checkout in Vancouver lower mainland:

West Coast Jungle

This store has everything for your plant buddies.West Coast Jungle has been around in Mount Pleasant supplying steady greeneries for the neighborhood. They offer a wide variety of indoor plants for your needs. Average price is around $20 - $30. Check them out at  225 E broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 3H9, CA.

Plant Therapy

Plant Therapy is now accepting online orders and deliveries in Vancouver. Please note that their physical store is currently closed. Their online store sells plants for a reasonable price around $10 - $20. Deliveries cost around $20.

Figaro’s Garden

Based in East Van, this dreamy, cozy plant shop offers both your plant and aesthetic needs. They also offer extensive garden planning, planting and setting up on their website. 

Find their garden at 1896 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4K2. Website: https://www.figarosgarden.ca

Expand Your Music Playlist with More LGBTQ Flavour

If you’re looking for some great queer Canadian additions to your music playlist, then you’ve come to the right place. Shuffle your playlist, invite these artists and start vibing!

Partner

This dynamic duo are just “just two gay Canadians” bringing the grunge/indie vibes, plus all the gay cuteness to your screen, according to their Twitter profile. “Honey” - Partner’s latest video is 50% gay couple cuteness and 50% indie production and hilarity. 

Partner is rated to be one of the emerging stars in the Canadian queer music scene and you should definitely not miss out!

Honey music video: https://youtu.be/87_aWcCE-Hw

Too Attached

Life is so diverse and full of colors, and so is your playlist. You need a touch of Too Attached in your playlist. 

Their website bio tells their unique start: "Too Attached grew out of Vivek and Shamik’s childhood history of singing devotional songs together in Edmonton, obsessing over pop and r&b as teenagers, and informal collaborations throughout their individual decade-long artistic careers." 

Their website posts the duo’s latest releases and amazing artwork: https://tooattached.com

Wares

If songs can freeze time, only Wares’ can do so whenever they’re on our playlist. Eerie, ethereal sounds and smooth vocals of the band are what makes the band sound mischievous and unique. 

From their bio:  “Wares is a musical project engineered by Edmonton songwriter Cassia J. Hardy. From teeth rattling electric convulsions to soft-spoken acoustic refrains, the musical inflections explored on each Wares release are as varied as they are enthralling.” 

Checkout their bandcamp site and listen to Silhouette now: https://wares.bandcamp.com/album/silhouette

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Ian Nguyen is a 20-something gaysian who is compiling the stories of our lives. Say hi to him at heythereian.com or Twitter: @ianwith1n