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"When one door is closed, don't you know, another is open."

~ Bob Marley

It's been a challenging start to 2012. I find myself riding an emotional roller coaster and at times fighting myself, doubting who I am and everything I've become. They say we grow the most when we face adversity and I truly believe that. Everything I teach, everything I've learned knows that that is truth. It's been a sobering experience reconnecting to myself again... I guess we all get carried away and sometimes need to be knocked off our feet to remember who we are and where we came from.

I snapped this photo today at a little cafe in Toronto. I was watching people walk in and out of these big doors and noticed the light spilling in. Made me remember that when a door in our life closes, another one opens. We tend to focus so much on the closed door we don't see the one that is open.

Turning 33 in 4 days... looking forward to a better rest of 2012 and reflecting on the lessons learned so far.

A photo from a recent shoot I did. Curious little guy still figuring out what all of this means!

Wishing all of you a safe and Happy Holiday! Take the time to reflect and appreciate all that you hold dear.

Taking the subway home today, I met this kind gentleman. When carrying a big, honkin' camera around, it often attracts attention and people ask questions. Sometimes it breaks the ice and leads to nice conversation. Mr. Raj allowed me to snap some photos of him and I promised I would post one. This one is for you Mr. Raj. Nice talking to you today. Have a great trip to India and perhaps I will look you up if I ever head over there :) All the best.

"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen."

~ Rod McKuen

Walking by the Harbourfront today in Toronto and saw this couple sitting so peacefully on this railing on top of this wavy multi-tiered boardwalk. Made me think of the rollercoaster that love can be... riding the waves together is what makes it great. I think nowadays people quit too easily when things get a little turbulent. Life is constantly changing... we should all learn to ride the waves and not run in fear.

"If you're not riding the wave of change... You'll find yourself beneath it."

~ Unknown

"...In my shoes, just to see
What it's like, to be me
I'll be you, let's trade shoes
Just to see what it'd be like to
Feel your pain, you feel mine
Go inside each other's mind
Just to see what we find..."

~ Eminem, Beautiful