peter methven
My little brother and sister. Inspiring.
Best viewed on black.
They like climbing. They usually jump onto the shed, via a crumbling wall given the opportunity, much to my Father's dismay and aggravation. Although I feel it is mostly for the approval of their elder sibling.
This picture gave me pause to think about their lives and mine. And I believe I may have learnt something. I could not fathom the forty hours a week of school which after summer they have returned to. Whilst also fulfilling a whole host of other extra-curricular activities; French, hockey, sailing, skiing, as well as the ensemble of instruments which they have begun learning.
Comparatively, I attend university a meagre 16 hours a week for lectures and tutorials, perhaps slightly more when an assignment is due. In addition I generally have some part time job associated with photography in order to continue eating and breathing. I cycle too but this whilst enjoyable is simply a means to an end, it's cheap and it gets me from point A to B briskly.
I think that in reflection perhaps my life - although not alone in this - is somewhat perfunctory. When life is quiet I do not spend time learning or crafting I spend it enjoying thrilling but trite media, or drinking amongst my peers.
I've decided to take a leaf from their book and have begun learning Portuguese albeit very basic., growing mushrooms and chillies. And wish to start boxing. I'm also determined to work that much harder on improving my photography techniques. And will try to drink less although have given a little thought to brewing my own beer.
I suppose my concluding thoughts is that we all have something to learn from our budding generations.
My little brother and sister. Inspiring.
Best viewed on black.
They like climbing. They usually jump onto the shed, via a crumbling wall given the opportunity, much to my Father's dismay and aggravation. Although I feel it is mostly for the approval of their elder sibling.
This picture gave me pause to think about their lives and mine. And I believe I may have learnt something. I could not fathom the forty hours a week of school which after summer they have returned to. Whilst also fulfilling a whole host of other extra-curricular activities; French, hockey, sailing, skiing, as well as the ensemble of instruments which they have begun learning.
Comparatively, I attend university a meagre 16 hours a week for lectures and tutorials, perhaps slightly more when an assignment is due. In addition I generally have some part time job associated with photography in order to continue eating and breathing. I cycle too but this whilst enjoyable is simply a means to an end, it's cheap and it gets me from point A to B briskly.
I think that in reflection perhaps my life - although not alone in this - is somewhat perfunctory. When life is quiet I do not spend time learning or crafting I spend it enjoying thrilling but trite media, or drinking amongst my peers.
I've decided to take a leaf from their book and have begun learning Portuguese albeit very basic., growing mushrooms and chillies. And wish to start boxing. I'm also determined to work that much harder on improving my photography techniques. And will try to drink less although have given a little thought to brewing my own beer.
I suppose my concluding thoughts is that we all have something to learn from our budding generations.