One thing that took a minute to adjust to here is how flat and grey most buildings are. The first time we drove through the city to our hotel I started getting really nervous by how depressing everything looked. However, after you live here you realize that the infrastructure is made to withstand typhoon season, not to look pretty. That doesn't mean it's not beautiful here. It just means it's not superficially beautiful in the way I'm used to back in the US. Its beauty is in the bright turquoise blue of the sea and the flashes of orange, red and yellow you see darting under the surface. It's in the brilliance of the sky, which is the most amazing I've ever seen. The sunsets? Unbelievable. It's in the care people take for their homes and gardens, which are usually lush and full of a dizzying array of flowers and plants. And once I started noticing all the colors I stopped seeing the grey.
I am feeling a lot better since my, "Dear God, it's me, Lady. Am I an asshole?" post. I think have a plan and I'm excited again!
Gorgeous pictures, you look great! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love all these water and fish pictures, and am SO jealous I am not by beaches or aquariums. Glad you are doing better!
ReplyDeleteYES! Thank you for the reminder to look for the colors and look past the grey! I needed that!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Love all the colors you captured. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're feeling better - gorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, however, that line in your previous post about the set being the only thing that has changed in your movie was such a dead-on explanation of what a major move is like...
Love, love this. Thankful for the reminder as we recently arrived on island and just moved into our beige building with beige walls and beige floors. I start feeling bad for myself and then I go for a drive and am absolutely floored by the beauty of this place. It's here, just gotta look in the right places.
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs, you look amazing with a red lip xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for popping by my blog and leaving a lovely comment! These are some beautiful photos :) I'm now following back
ReplyDelete"And once I started noticing all the colors I stopped seeing the grey." I LOVE this. You are beautiful, as ever, and the yellow blouse is gorgeous... and if you think the skies are beautiful up there in Japan, come visit me down here in Australia - you will LOVE it! Sarah xxx
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