衝動買い

There is always the first time for everything. This time it was to buy a art work. I walked by a small gallery near where I live now. It was a tiny exhibition of one Japanese artist who resides in this country and another local artist. There were about 15 pieces of paintings mostly.

Living this lifestyle of moving so often to different parts of the world makes you think twice before buying things especially, heavy or big items that do not fit in your suitcase. Me and my girl friend often talk about how we see nice pieces of furniture etc but give up purchasing them, because we don't have a permanent place to live.

This time, I decided. I wanted it. I can't stop living my life- well a bit exaggerated since buying things is not only life- but i don't want to give up things only because I don't know where I will end up in six months.

I have bought a painting not so expensive of chillies - one of my favorite motifs along with leaf and lotus flower, "featured" often in my photos. I look forward to having it (still at the gallery until then end) and hanging it in my kitchen wherever I go next.

I met the artist, really nice woman. I sympathize with her for finding beauty in plants and in everyday things and listening to their "voices".

I will upload the photo!

Beauty in everyday life

日常の中で出会うハッとするぐらい綺麗な景色や物達。

週末旅行でタクシーを待っていた道端のお店にて。

マンゴージュースを飲みつつ、お店のおばさんと歓談。

Good-bye to my grandmother

I was in Japan for five days, as my paternal grandmother passed away. Unfortunately I did not make it to the funeral but managed to go to her house and said good-bye.

She was an amazing woman and I have many many nice memories of her. I wish I had more time to talk with her when she was well.

May she rest in peace, I am sure that she has now re-joined my grandfather on the other side and is watching over us.

Lotus flower from the Lake Biwa taken during my trip