Still Motion

I took the day off today. Every now and then it's important to spend the day in the company of a good late and take the time to distill my thoughts. I spread my curtains open to reveal a little sun and to gaze at my fellow flaneurs-- the sound of the train acting as a soundtrack to this passive interaction. In that moment I decided to enjoy my late outdoors.

I always enjoy exploring my neighbourhood. The change of season adds a whole new perspective to the paths I have walked many times before. I put my feet on automatic and found myself in the middle of an empty parking lot right by the train tracks near my house. As I sat, I took notice of the train in motion, the colourful leaves falling to the ground and the second hand on my watch moving in tandem. I couldn't help but smile at the phenomenon of being motionless amongst all of this change that was occurring around me. In moments like this I feel it is a great dishonor to freeze time and dumb these moments down to a photograph... but the nonetheless I reached into my bag for my camera and tried my best to capture an aura in motion. 

 

CalTown

City Lights lured me to a stampede of love on my trip to Calgary a few weeks ago. The city such has a unique simplicity that downtown Toronto seems to lack. I'm such a fan. With quaint eateries like Beno, Farm and Butter Cream, the taste of Calgary still lingers on my tongue with utmost affection. I'm feeling ambitious after traveling west. I imagine that there are so many other unique treasures out side of these Torontonian walls that I've yet to embrace. When I have the chance to get my traveling shoes on I think the exploration of Canada is needed from city light to city light.
I couldn't possibly end this post without a brief note on my travel companion and the lovely fellow who hosted us. There truly isn't anything like time spent with siblings that have a zest for exploration and an overflow of love in their hearts.