Showing posts with label lemons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lemons. Show all posts

Thursday, July 8, 2010

The Importance of Hydration


We are on the verge of a heat wave here in Edmonton. It is supposed to be 29 degrees tomorrow. Of course, just as the weather gets ridiculously warm, I am starting to paint my room. I have a feeling that physical labor, paint fumes, and ridiculous temperatures aren't going to make for a particularly comfortable couple of days. Oh well, there really isn't too much I can do about it now. Anyway, heading into this ridiculous heat wave has me thinking about drinking lots of water. I am going to have to make sure that I keep a bottle with me at all times because even though I am inside (thankfully) there is no airconditioning or anything so it is still going to be hot as blazes in here. Frankly the idea of passing out in a half painted room just isn't all that appealing, so in order to prevent this fate a constant intake of liquids will be necessary. And that is the thought process that led me to selcet this particular image today. Weird I know, but if you know me or read this blog at all then you should expect nothing less from me. I took this picture at the Hard Rock Cafe in London, England. Not the greatest meal ever, I have to admit, but a pretty solidly good time with friends. I have a fondness for the lone lemon in the bottom lefthand glass. I don't know why. Perhaps it is just because it is a spot of brightness in an otherwise dark image.

Friday, May 14, 2010

When Life Hands You Lemons...


I'm not going to lie, today was kind of tough. Some good news, but it's the kind of good news that is so intertwined with the incredibly difficult, life-altering kind of stuff that it's hard to be happy about it. However, there is nothing to do about it at this point but take it and move on. Look on the bright side. Find the silver lining. Make some lemonade. Okay, so I'm still (really) struggling with that, but I'm trying at least. And that's what counts right?
Speaking of lemons, here is a picture of a lemon tree on the YWAM base in LA. Took this on the same trip as the picture from yesterday's post. The first half of the trip was spent in LA and the last half was spent in Tijuana. I appreciate the bright colors in this image, the brilliant green and yellow against the pale, yet intense blue of the sky...it's quite lovely. So maybe instead of making lemonade I'll make art. There we go, my new attitude, my new motto: When life hands you lemons, make art!