Begin again ♥

I know I haven't been blogging for quite some time.. and I'm not too sure when this will be a regular thing again, but this is a start. Quick update for now! Not too much has happened, except the fact that work has consumed most of my time. And my friends miss the old me that doesn't stay home on Friday nights haha! But I'm still trying to find time for photography! (Any suggestions for shoot ideas?) I'm excited for what holds ahead in my artistic endeavors :) I have a feeling it's going to be good. (Already planned a few shoots during my trip in Asia this September!!)

I've been so focused on getting to the next stage of my life, that I haven't really took the time to enjoy the view from where I am. Sometimes.. we just need to get off life in the fast lane, and slow down to enjoy what's in front of us instead of speeding through. The view is quite worth the while. Anyways, what's new with y'all?? Hope the year has been a good one so far! XOXO

When the lights burn out ♥

Trying to find my groove again. Until then, I'll be on a bit of a hiatus. Needless to say.. I really miss photography. Perhaps that trip back home in September will do me some good. Flight's booked. Just counting down the days..

Snow & lights ♥

I've known Isa since elementary school, and we also attended the same high school together. Fast forward many years later (and somewhat embarrassing dance classes), we've finally reconnected over some earl grey (Hands down, best I've ever had.) at her lovely home. It's amazing how you can pick up from where you left off, and continue towards the path in front of you. I love that about life. It's just nice to know some things never change. Oh, and isn't her kitten Luna just adorable?

I know I've been on a bit of a blog hiatus, but I hope you enjoy these! If I don't blog before Christmas, I wish all of you a wonderful, joyous, and blessed holiday season. Cheers to an awesome month of festivities, love, and good company. XOXO

Hanging onto the night ♥

After spending half of my life in tropical climate, I definitely enjoyed the change of weather when I moved to Vancouver. Freezing temperatures, rain, and snow? I can live with that. (Even though I complain about it at times.) Especially when we are blessed with beautiful, sunny days during the Fall/Winter season. (Such as today!) It's almost a rarity, but when we do have those days.. it's just that much more delightful.

I took my cameras out today hoping to get some shots while in the downtown area, but I ended up with none. However, on my way home, the sun was setting.. and it gave me the perfect opportunity to snap away. So I ended up with these. Sometimes the best photos are captured when you least expect it. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend so far! Time for me to cozy up with a good read and some tea.

Miles onto new heights ♥

The world is filled with unimaginable beauty. Open your eyes.

I think this is precisely why I love traveling so much. It allows me to see what's considered normal in other parts of the world, in a different light. Discover the hidden gems and be charmed by them. Explore the adventures that await. Experience life from another angle, with the lens magnifying it's raw, honest, beauty. Hear the sounds that are ever so foreign, yet familiar all at once. And be touched by the hearts of other nations, one beat at a time.

When I travel, I lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. Yet slowly, I find myself trusting strangers. Slowly.. being intrigued by them. Connecting with them through sincere and genuine conversations. And perhaps.. by the end of it all, call them some of my greatest friends. The type of friendships built by a bond that began on such foreign grounds.. Those are just something else. 

Some day, I would like to travel alone again. Challenge myself. Take the road less travelled. Wander but not be lost. See more than I can remember, and indulge in the simple pleasures of everyday life. Impart new vigor to the mind, from the experiences I encounter. Foster an appreciation of God's wonderful creation, and see the world as it is.. not how I imagined it to be.

Time for something else ♥

Sometimes, change is good. I think I've gotten so comfortable with where I am in the past few years, that I forgot how much of a good thing change could be. I've had quite a few different additions to my life in the past few weeks.. that I'm not exactly sure where to begin. Have you heard of that saying.. "God works in mysterious ways."? I've heard it countless of times before, but it hasn't been more evident until now. It's pretty amazing how He will close a door exactly when it needs to be closed. He never gives you more than you can handle, and He has a purpose for everything. And I'm so thankful for that.

On another note, I finally had some time to catch up with David and Lily over lunch at The Parker on Union Street! It's a quaint vegetarian place. Check it out if you're in the area! I've also been working on a photo project where I'd feature street style snaps from our beautiful city of Vancouver. This project has totally broke the stigma of Vancouverites being unapproachable for me. Let me tell you, asking someone for their photo on the streets can be quite intimidating! I only managed to strike a conversation with one the other day while shopping on Main (Hi Oona!), but the rest that I've snapped...? Well, hopefully you'll recognize these familiar faces! Let's hope I'll find time to keep this project going!

Back here once again ♥

“You’re not going to have a really incredible experience each time you take a photograph. So you just keep taking them. And taking them and taking them. And then, every once in a while, it happens.”

Lately, I have been in what you can call.. a photography rut. I haven't been inspired, and I rarely take my camera out. Every so often, I find myself here once again. Sometimes, I have bursts of creative flow and ideas and I get overly excited about it, but at times.. it's dead quiet. 

India for me was the peak and highlight of my photography journey. You could say being there.. was a photographer's dream. I found myself constantly snapping away, and both my memory cards would be filled up by the end of the day. It was magical. Frame after frame left me in awe. 

But now that I'm back in Vancouver.. I haven't been photographing as much. I need my groove back. I miss capturing the beauty of life. And for those moments to capture me. Hopefully I'll find it soon. In the meantime, here are some favourites from the archives I left hanging!