#granville island
To many people this is ‘just’ a Sea Gull but there are actually many different species of gull. This one is a Glaucus Winged Gull. In North America it’s only found on the very western coast. They’re large but not anywhere near as large as the Herring Gull (which is pretty huge). Some who know a little more about birds may mistake this one for a juvenile or immature gull because of the spotting/streaking on its head but this is this species winter plumage. Like a lot of birds that are found in urban environments and learn to take advantage of what we humans have made many people also find gulls to be pests and annoying. They’re definitely confident but I really don’t see them the same way as most people. Sure, they’re clumsy and hilarious and not the sweetest of birds but they have their own special thing going and aside from their plumage, wing, beak and eye markings I also find that the different species have quite different temperaments. I suppose this is a mini rant about Sea Gulls which is quite hilarious but I think it holds some truth for how many of us see and think about what’s around us including how we think about each other and the creatures we live along side.
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I’ve spent so much of my time since my arterial rupture, neck deep in the medical system; barely treading water, but it’s gotten me so far. Things are getting close to as under control as they’ll probably ever be, given that my conditions are degenerative and progressive.
It’s time to really pull things around and live as hard as I can again. I think I’ve always done as much as I can to be authentically me, but this year I’m determined to get back some of what I’ve lost (whatever small amount I can). It’s time to restore balance.
I’ve already come so far in the past 3-4 months and after spending hours again this week wrapped up in medical stuff sapping my energy, I’m once again reflecting on when I can finally direct all my energy to my passions again. I may never have that luxury again, and I have to be okay with that, but what I’ve been pushing for this entire time, Quality of Life, is all about having the energy, time and freedom to have a life outside of the medical complex.
I’m almost there. I can feel it.
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Pretty lanterns swaying in the pouring rain. ❤️
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An obligatory Granville Island photo
It’s almost as if the businesses of Granville Island go out of their way to get photographed.
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