A Letter to Aria Sloane

Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
Theme: Rediscovery | Connection | Lightness

Dear Aria,

I wasn’t going to write this. Honestly, I didn’t think one afternoon could change much. But it did—so here I am, typing on the flight home, still thinking about the way you smiled when you said:
“Let’s walk like we’ve got nowhere to be.”

I booked you because I felt disconnected. Not in some dramatic, existential way—just… numb. I didn’t want a flashy night out or deep conversation. I just wanted to remember what it felt like to be present.

When you suggested Queen Elizabeth Park, I didn’t expect much. I thought, “Sure. Another garden.”
But you? You turned it into something else entirely.

The Way You Guided That Afternoon…

We didn’t rush. We didn’t plan. We wandered past sculptures, watched bees flirt with flowers, sat under that big copper beech tree doing absolutely nothing—and somehow, it felt full.

You knew the names of plants. You knew which paths would get us the best skyline view. You even brought two oat milk lattes in a recycled carrier, and a tiny Bluetooth speaker that played Nina Simone at just the right volume.

At one point, I looked over at you sitting barefoot in the grass, eyes closed, head tilted toward the sun—and I swear, for the first time in a long time, I felt okay with silence.

You made space for joy. Not excitement. Not intensity. Just… joy.

And That Moment by the Fountains

We stood watching the fountains dance, and you asked:

“What’s something you used to love doing before life got heavy?”

I told you about photography.
You handed me your phone.
“Then start now.”

And I did. I took a candid photo of you laughing—sun flare, wind in your hair, blur and all.
I’ll keep that photo. Not because of how beautiful you looked (though you did), but because in that exact moment, I remembered what lightness feels like.

Thank You, Aria

For your presence. For your peace. For reminding me that “simple” can be sacred.

You weren’t just a date. You were a mirror, gently reflecting back the parts of me I forgot still existed.

With gratitude,
—J.

Why Clients Choose Aria Sloane

Aria Sloane is the companion of choice for clients seeking emotional clarity, soulful connection, and ease. With Scandinavian-Cuban roots and a background in creative arts therapy, Aria offers thoughtful, nature-infused dates that feel more like exhaling than impressing.

Whether it’s strolling through Queen Elizabeth Park, sketching under trees, or simply sitting in silence with intention, Aria transforms time together into a soft return to yourself.