The Most Important

“We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens we will have no regrets.” ~Dalai Lama

This picture may seem simple and not very good to you, but to me this is a picture that showcases my whole life. I have lived on this Island for 16 years of my life, I am only 18 now. That is a long time in perspective to the other 2 (and a half) years I spent elsewhere. This spot is right behind the sign that says "Welcome To Queen Charlotte City!" and I have passed it 981928731 times. All the days of the bus during Elementary, seeing whales and all the eagles and boats cover every inch of water. Seeing this inlet so many times never gets old. Now I have a good camera and all the tools I need I just look at it the same way I did when I was little. Now I am leaving this place, possibly forever. I don't know if you all have had the same feeling, but it sort of sucks. I've always wanted to leave and see the world, but now that it's just a few more months before I do leave it's sort of stressful. I don't know if I will live the same or have to change everything about myself. I just know: to keep my eyes open, breathe and go slowly. This world is going to treat me good, I can feel it.

I can't wait to share the rest of my life in pictures and paintings, moments in time and most importantly: smiles.

Now excuse me, I'm going to bike. I hope you like this picture, it's the first picture where I have actually typed a considerable amount. I don't really expect anyone to read all this, but if you do I hope you laugh at my misfortune and favourite this picture.

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