day nine: a photo you took

a photo I took today of a gorgeous street art birdie who was perched 

upon the wall while superman and I had a delicious lunch together <3

day eight: a photo that makes you feel sad

no heroes by southernblue

day seven: a photo that makes you happy

because it should make everyone happy....except those that have never felt it. 

But for those who have ^.^ I know the feeling

day six: the spirit of a bird

On the 12th March 2010 my grandfather, William Richmond, ages 78 years, passed away after a long but sudden battle. He attended hospital for an operation as simple as removing a blood clot in one leg that had become a little problematic. Unfortunately the surgeons had suggested a tube also be put through his good leg to ensure there were no problems that side, however by doing that, and unrealising, they had spread a golden staff infection from one leg to the other. Gramps had to have both his legs removed from just above the knee as there was no chance they could be used again. As the days went on the survival rate dropped and additional problems became apparent. A year prior he was diagnosed with throat cancer, which he survived. After the operation to remove his legs a combination of the previous cancer and new operation affected his throat meaning anything he ate or drank went into his lungs rather than his stomach. 
Gramps died a few weeks later, and the day after he was moved to a hospital close to his home. From the time he went in to hospital he never got to go back home again. He was amazing man right til the end and died with my mother (his daughter) right next to him hearing his last breath. A piece of me went with him that day and with each day that passes it never gets easier.

Gramps had the spirit of a bird in flight and so I've chose today to feature this

day five: your favourite quote

"There are many, many people who have no concept of attainment. Merely content day after day with the routine and the mundane. Go to work, exist, hope nothing resembling a challenge comes along, go home, tv, sleep, get up and do it again...

One must always aim higher than is thought achievable. Often the parabola undershoots but when it hits (and occasionally it will), major achievement and euphoria result.

We are not passengers nor fence-sitters in life... We are those that the plebeians wish they could be but they have not the courage, enthusiasm, dedication, determination nor willpower.

Yes, expect the worst but cater for it, not give in to it"

This was written by the other half of my heart, my hero <3

day four: your favourite book

Hello Beautiful Bloggers 

HAPPY 100th POST TO ME!!

I hope you've all so far enjoyed the little bits of inspiration 
I share here, i love blogger so much - Its all warm and 
fuzzy and everyone seems content with how beautiful 
the world is and are glad to wake everyday whether its 
in the sunshine or the rain.

Today was an amazing day. I'm glad to feel that the smile 
on my face is genuine and its all because of one person's 
ability to make my days into rainbows. I would very happily 
freeze time right now :D

xx

And to continue on with the series....

day three: your favourite book

To me and as much as it's not a classical. It's not obvious. 
I guarantee hardly anyone has read it but I loved it for 
the reason that it is strange and makes you think 'what it' 
and not the kind of 'what if i had never jumped on that train 
that day'. I'm not saying its true fact but its interesting and 
it relates quite alot to another book I fancy called '50 philosophy 
ideas you need to know'. If you like Carl Sagan 'cosmos' 
series, a bit of brain exercise and second guessings then 
check out THE HOLOGRAPHIC UNIVERSE by Michael Talbot.

Here's a look at some photographic work I got to do really 
early this morning. I have still not adjusted to this daylight 
savings thingo and as it is I rarely sleep past 7am (even 
on weekends). Considering it was nicely overcast for photography 
I grabbed my camera and ventured out into the backyard 
for a few quick snaps.

 

{click the image to view over at my flickr}

I hope everyone has had an amazing Easter and weekend ^.^

xxx

day three: your favourite television program

When I first bought the box set of THE OFFICE I stayed awake longer than any human being should whilst having their eyes glued to a television screen. 
Ricky Gervais is on of the funniest people I've ever known of!!!

day two: your favourite movie

my favourite movie, without a doubt, BIG FISH ^.^ It has very special meaning to me. 

I think people often forget that this was a Tim Burton film. If you haven't yet seen it then 

I highly recommend it, especially if you live with a little bit of fantasy in your heart. 

day one: your favourite song

I would be lying if I didn't say I'd been through many stages of musical taste, and whilst alot of the music I used to listen to still gets a play every now and then, my respect has grown in a different direction.

Joe Purdy is the single most amazing songwriter I have ever known. Its kinda reminiscent but so new... 

I don't know what it is exactly about him but he captures my soul and I wouldn't ever ask for it back.

That's why my day one: your favourite song goes to:

if you are interested in hearing just how beautiful his music is, you can hear all ten albums over at www.joepurdy.com