Mexanese Mumbo Jumbo

In an attempt to take more photos, or at least think about the shot more often, I've started carrying my camera in my purse (don't worry, it's a big purse and I pretend to be strong enough to carry it).

To be honest, I think I've taken my camera out, maybe twice, to snap a shot on my commute to and from work. It has however, scared TY away from even touching my purse thanks to Dana instilling a deep fear of a photographer's wrath for touching any of their gear. (If only we could instill a similar fear so he would stop pouring booze into plants or old coffee into water bottles).

On the other hand, thanks to a fun little app called instagram, I have been taking a lot more photos with my iPhone. This in and of itself, has been great at getting me to look at every day things in a new light. And while the challenge of getting the exposure correct isn't there, it certainly challenges you to frame the shot correctly the first (or 10th) time.

Here are a few of the latest ones.

The days are getting longer in Vancouver which really only means one thing to me - summer is just around the corner! Throw in the lovely sunny days we've been having and it's almost down right pleasant. Aside from the freezing cold air that numbs any expose body part in about 2.5 seconds

This weekend was so nice out, I headed downtown for a photo walk with my friend Frank. I managed to snap a few shots, including this one of an abandoned ski pole in the downtown business district.

Constantly teasing. Constantly calling my name. Taunting me, daring me to cave. Whispering sweet nothings in my ear.

How does one resist? My will power goes out the window. I try and distract myself but nothing works. Why do I love you so much Salty Goodness?!?!

Yes. That's right. You read it correctly. Salty Goodness. My nemesis is Salty Goodness.

Lately it has been in the form of tortilla chips or the ever so tasty Baked White Cheddar Chips from Kettle. It takes all my will power not go to on a daily Salty Goodness hunt. (Although at least at work I know CT & Chels will help me devour an entire bag of tortilla chips in 2.5 seconds so I won't eat the whole bag to myself.)

As I'm typing this, the plate of chips in the photo below are across the room and I keep getting up after typing each sentence to go take a chip or two.

Sigh, can someone please donate their will power?