Like a plane in the distance.

You don't have to look far to find beauty. However, it is up to us to find the beauty in others, to look past imperfections, and to go beyond our shallow perceptions. There is true beauty in people, and it's not difficult to spot, we just have to try.
There's also another type of beauty. It's everywhere, it's all around us, and it's telling us to pay attention. With all the events occurring around us today, one might wonder where the future of the Earth is heading. When I first heard the news of Fukushima, I was very nervous. I later did a bit of investigating and found reports stating that radiation from Fukushima has been detected in BC. That's when it hit me; things could be taking a for the worse. Maybe, because "it is up to us to find the beauty", that we must apply it in this context. It's up to us to to find the beauty in our planet and to learn how to respect it. Changes have already begun all across the globe, so I know I'm a bit behind on the "green" agenda, but it's not too late to start; not for you, and not for me.

We build our lives.

Things have been amazing, and it always has been. These past few weeks have gone by so fast, and sometimes I wonder where the time has gone. The days are shorter now and Vancouver is entering the rainy season, but I am not at all moved. The rain has a way of refreshing me.

My professor explained that in order to succeed, we need to accept full personal responsibility. I can't help but agree. There are always things we don't like, but it is simply a matter of putting it into perspective. We all want to be happy, but sometimes we get stuck inside a vicious cycle, but if we try to percieve things positively, then eventually it will become our reality. Things are never as bad as they seem to be when we look at the bigger picture. :-)

{ Photos © Justina Lee }

A solitary bike ride and a nice surprise

The west dyke trail that surrounds Richmond, BC is a beautiful trail for joggers, dog owners, and cyclists alike. I was biking back home on this trail when I was pleasantly surprised.

Palm Springs, CA

Bouldering in Palm Springs, CA was an experience I'll never forget.

Taking the tram up, we got to experience the beauty of Palm springs. Though not as green as Vancouver, I was never-the-less impressed.