So much has happened since my last post. I had an epic trip to Canada that was everything I hoped it would be. I rekindled old friendships and spent some quality time with my family. My favorite may have been just sitting on the dock in the morning at the old cottage and meditating and taking photos. There was one particularly touching moment when some ducks slowly swam bye when I was out there alone, and I teared up. It was strangely touching. I suppose I was crying over the pure beauty of the moment that I had been waiting so long to experience.
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I am back in Taipei and in the full swing of a new school semester, with new students and a new schedule. I have just moved from my beautiful studio to a much smaller apartment in Da'an, which is this very cool area with more restaurants then one could ever experience, but I will give it the old college try.
My portrait work has been a source of pride this year as I have been able to find my way through the interactions with the models and come up with some interesting shots. It is sad that I will not have the studio to use right now, but it will ultimately force me to work in a different way. I am looking forward to shooting some photos in Da'an in the early morning with some models.
I suppose the big news is that I will marry my Taiwanese girlfriend next year in Canada and live back here in Taiwan. We have had a great friendship and it has been so effortless and honest, that I realized I needed to move it to the next level. Considering that she has never been outside of Taiwan or even on a plane in her life is very exciting.
My family, especially my mother is embracing the idea, and I think the small celebration after the civil ceremony will be awesome. Our Canadian honeymoon will me great as we will stay in a boutique hotel in Toronto as well as my family's place in Leaside as well as at a cabin up north and my old cottage. So much to look forward to. Who knew that life truly could begin at 50....never mind 40. At 40 I was a fucking mess. Children? I've always regretted not having any, so there may be an opportunity to try. If no children, well then a rescue dog or two for sure.
That's my update for you, whoever you are. Bringing home a paycheck and persevering in my art is rewarding. Much more rewarding than I imagined.
