Today after class I walked over to the University of Alberta, that's about a 20 minute walk. Now normally the walk wouldn't seem like much of anything, just a hop, skip and a jump away but not today, it was freezing! I chose to leave my car in the underground parkade, I had paid for a full days parking after all and wasn't about to pay for more parking at the other university... plus I had on my new parka and mukluks so what's a little cold? I tell ya even with my winter gear after about 10 minutes into my walk I was ready to turn back and head for the warmth of my car, but I didn't.
On the trek back as I was walking through the university grounds this art grabbed my eye, cold or not I stopped to take a photo with my P365 in mind. The art is interesting, not that I'd put anything such as this in my house, I don't think, but stopping to take a photo in -25 is determination. I am determined to see this project through until the year has ended. Now I'm wondering if this was determination, stubborn, insane or just plain stupid as I sit in the warmth of my home wrapped up in a cozy blanket.
I think you determination is honorable and impressive to say the least. I think I would stop working at -25.
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You're crazy in a good way. I feel your pain. When I was in Yellowstone, I could barely feel my fingers when I took some of the photos, but I toughed it out. Hope the classes are going o.k. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteSi, thank you. We get this horrid weather each and every year and after all these years you think that I'd be accustomed to this but I'm not. It seems the older I get the colder it becomes. Sigh. But it's a brand new day, only about -17 and I'm pretty much housebound with writing so it's going to be a great day, no outside unless I have to. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteJudy, when we connected on here I felt that we shared some commonalities, crazy I believe is one of them... in a good way! :-) Some of those photos you took at Yellowstone are magnificent, it was worth all the effort and energy you put into them I think. Classes, ya, classes.... arrrrgh but this semester is coming to a close in a few short weeks, but you know what that means, essays, presentations but thankfully only one final exam. I'm giving it my best shot and now the pressure's on... ready, set, go! Great to see you back here again Judy. Have a great day.
I think it's determination and that you should not regret it.
ReplyDeleteThe art is awesome, wish I knew what is meant. I'm happy you did stop and took this shot to share it with us.
Good day!
M. thank you, I think you're right and today when I see something which attracts my attention it's worth sharing, even if it's freezing cold. I have no idea what this means, I might have to check this out one day and if I do find out I'll let you know. And a very good day to you as well! :-)
ReplyDeleteI admire your sheer determination for not letting the cold win and force you to go back to the cosiness of your car *Thumbs Up*
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Your determination inspires me greatly Darlin.
ReplyDeleteWay to go. I havent seen this so for me it a real treat and when Im in that area agian I will be looking for and I know you will come to my mind. Stay with it and stay warm.
I was out with my Camera too and not far from my Car. I think we both have some of that same determination. I love to take photos. I was even taking photos out the window on the highway of trucks and snow. Too funny.
Have a great day tomorrow and stay warm.
Thank you Lisa. If you're ever coming this way let me know and we can meet someplace and make some time to get out with out cameras, I'd LOVE that! I'm chuckling at you taking photos out the window, I do that too! lol It's warming up today, only about -15 or so, this is a welcomed break from that frrrrrezing cold, it's supposed to get warmer yet tomorrow and be super nice for the weekend, just in time for the Grey Cup. Have a fantastic evening.
ReplyDeleteJoseph, thank you. Us die hard photographers eh? :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, if it's any consolation, I've had to tough it out down here too - tramping around in 30C temperatures with sweat on my brow getting some photos for my 365 ! ;-)
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LOL - I hear you Darlene - that is the definition of determination, persistence, insanity - oops. AND to take photos in that cold - 2 thumbs up !
Rick (sarcasm font on), I feel so sorry for you, how do you manage with that heat? Awww, it's a tough job keeping up with having to go out in that warm beautiful sun and having to walk down that sandy beach, poor man! lol
ReplyDeleteYup a tad bit of insanity I tell ya, or maybe I can blame it on being a Canadian, that is generally a good one! And two thumbs up to you as well, you've kept up thus far and get back to respond to all of your comments, now that's a true blogger! And what more can I say about how impressed I am with your gift, not much I think that I've said it all. Wait a second, I haven't embarrassed you for quite some time now so either you're getting to know me or I'm slipping! Not the sharpest tack in the drawer these days, not with all these essays looming over my head, time to get the keys smokin'! Cheers!
Rick, I can't seem to find the photos I've taken of the albums I've started, one of these nights I'll take photos and blog about it, this way it might give some of my fellow bloggers an idea on how to preserve their blogs and I'd say much more cost efficient than ordering books. I like this idea I'm going with, you'll see it one of these fine days.
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