So I am off at work for the next couple of days (including today) so I decided to do some shooting while I was on my way to my appointment today. I brought my Nikon Coolpix L11 (which I wasn’t able to use), and my Canon AE-1. I got the chance to shoot at some …
Elegance comes in small packages
Yesterday I went to EJCA’s Hinamatsuri event with my friend Samie. It was my first time seeing a hina-ningyo and I find them very, very elegant. I’ve learned why Hinamatsuri was celebrated and heard personal stories about breaking dolls and such. I find it odd to know that these fragile dolls are used to celebrate …
The language of the soul
Tuesday and Wednesday were pretty cool because I was able to listen to the music of Pro Musica Nipponia. My university’s their last stop for their Alberta tour, and it was really enjoyable watching them play and hear the music. I might be studying Japanese Studies, but this is the first time that I’ve heard …
Transcending language differences
Because you are. I was walking on my way to class today when I saw that the lockers located at the Fine Arts building (where I always pass by whenever I go to Telus Building), have these small colored sticky notes posted on them. Most of the lockers have the words, “You are Beautiful”, but …