..........on the Other Side 1

I know I haven't posted anything in ages. I’m not going to give any excuses but I'll say two things. One, It might not have been such a great idea to introduce my camera to the concrete pavement at such a high velocity and two, the economy is not what it used to be. Those sound like excuses, don't they? :) That being said, I still get a few keepers with my broken camera.

It's been a long November for me, in this the 27th year of my life. A few significant things have happened that right now I am asking why (Enigma) and feeling helpless because for the most part, all I can do is sit and wonder (The Verve). Not a feeling I can say that I've had much experience with, but we all get to that point at one time or another I guess. What gets me through though is having support, which thankfully is there, and knowing that all will be well and that I will emerge stronger "..........on the Other Side". Looking forward to a spectacularly fine 2009 (that's my lame attempt and a rhyme :))

These two images capture my November and the future. I took the first earlier this year during summer while on the Staten Island ferry and the second was taken three years ago in Jamaica.

Progression of Separation 4

Progression of Separation 2

New York

I saw this, one evening as I was walking along 34th Street towards 5th Ave. The namesake of "New York". The Empire State.

Freedom

I took a week off from work during my surgery rotation - in March '06 to get away from the daily grind. Don't get me wrong, i loved surgery it was the best rotation i had but i just needed a little break to unwind. I decided to go to Negril for the weekend and on my way there stopped in Black River to check out the Safari tour. It was about an hour ride round trip. Got to see the mangroves, fed crocodiles-i was literally 2 feet away from one, and yes i still have all my limbs. We fished for a few minutes (unfortunately not enough for dinner. lol) and of course spotted lots of birds in their natural habitat.

This particular one and i had a thread of commonality. It was doing a little sightseeing of its own, but more than that it was soaring through the sky, wings fully expanded, enjoying its "freedom" as i was enjoying mine.

Touch

Taking a leisurely walk along the beach in Negril i noticed this; frozen in time forever striving to "touch" the sky.

What about me?

I'm guessing this breadfruit tree wasn't exactly having the greatest day, week, or month as evidenced by the lack of leaves but i couldn't help but think neither is that branch that was left out pondering "what about me"? Aw well, at least it has things straight.

Differences

I hauled my laundry downstairs and was distracted by thoughts of my upcoming exam. The thoughts waned as i gazed through the window and was captivated by "Differences". Perfect greeen leaves against a pristine, cloudless blue sky. This tree reaching towards the sky as i was reaching for my goals.