Friendly Escape.

Pacific Mall

The largest Asian mall in Toronto certainly follows close by its reputation.

Coke-addict Caught Red-handed

 Time is Precious - So are you

Before I took this shot, I was surprised to find an elderly man sitting alone with a series of newspapers in one of Toronto's largest Asian mall on a statutory holiday known as Family Day, one would expect this man to be with his children or loved ones rather then spending this day alone, others would assume that he's wasting precious time.

Personally, I saw this man smile a couple of times and I thought to myself: if life was about living each moment to your enjoyment as long as you won't have regrets, then the times you enjoy wasting most certainly were not wasted at all.

Fashion model, Mr.Liang.

Coca-Cola - Enjoy life
(1923 slogan)

Thanks to Kevin's can of Cola.

A Prayer is from the heart - not the tongue

As I stood looking down at the crowds of people engulfing the main floor where all the stores were having a sidewalk sale, I turn my head as a figure appeared by the corner of my eye, this lady stood with her eyes closed deeply emerged in thought.. it took a moment for me to realize she was induced in a prayer.

As a child, my frist group of friends were regulars at the local Church, they were devoted Christians. One day, they welcomed me inside this holy place to learn about their religion, I had trouble understanding and accepting the divine father known to many as God, as every time I stepped out of the Church I would hear of these natural crises and crimes flooding the city and around the world.

As I grew older though, I realized that people believe in God for more than just a sense of rescue, but a sense of redemption - a powerful force to guide them through the greatest cascades of hopelessness, it was a breath of enlightment. Their prayer meant more than a hope to change things - it was an attempt to change themselves and to shape their attitude preparing for what milestones lie ahead.

 Playscape Arcade @ Pacific Mall, Toronto



Day 3 - Beautiful Winter Morning

Not the best of quality as these were taken with the iPhone4.

But nonetheless, I just wanted to share the story beyond the colors of the canvas.

The Journey

Through every little twist and turn you journey through the road of life, you may not necessarily find your destination, but you'll be a mile closer.

A Short Moment of Thought

There will always be an off-button, with exception to reality.

Night & Day

For some reason, I can look at this shot in the day and wonder why I lept to the shutter, but then I look at the same moment in the night and my mind lights up. 

Day 2 - My Date with Hope

Not the best of quality as these were taken with the iPhone4.

But nonetheless, I just wanted to share the story beyond the colors of the canvas.

Evening with Hope

I used to think that life was about hard work and fulfillment as the greatest awards and statues of achievement were granted to those great soldiers, philosophers, and businessmen alike who passionately worked every hour of the day in pursuit of success.

But yesterday, waiting by the clock for the lights in the ER room to flick off, and the news to be delivered, I stood by the waiting room wondering about what commandment has women like my mother recieved. Perhaps a handful of men has ventured to great lengths the journey under the sun, a handful of soldiers selflessly, fought against all odds for a glimpse of pride, and the greatest philosophers propelled a sense of liberty to all of human kind at the cost of his own, but I dare to say, that all of such accomplishments becomes secondary when compared to a lifetime of women - mothers like mine - who has brought up a family and child(ren) single handedly, for her courage, strength and affection emits not only in the brink of day, but every breath of devotion ripples through every hour of the day as well as every hour of the night.

Media's Playground

Like many households, when I was a child I was very intriqued and often spent a handful of time in front of a television, it kept me company when the world didn't have room for children. Now that I've grown older, I still like television because when I'm tired of thinking, it saves me a trip to the amusement park.

Always Together

Family members are rays of light that tend to guide you through even the darkest times.

Day 1 - Breathless Night

Sweet dreams are made of this.

My favorite dessert in the World.

Crackers & Ice Cream

Everyone has their bitter moments, this is my medicine, maybe it'll be yours.

I have a tendency to sip on a cup of home brew tea every morning before attending my errands, then during the ocassional short end of the stick when I feel overwhlemed the answer is spoiling my sweet tooth for ice cream. Afterall, it's only appropriate to balance your bitter experience by indulging into sweet pleasure.. though one must be aware, like medicine you wouldn't want to overdoze or you'll lose balance.
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Tea gets me out of bed while ice cream melts me out of misery.