Urban Awakenings

I've been in and out of a dark funk for the past several weeks, hence my lack of posts here. I haven't been oblivious to the arrival of spring though, the city seems to be coming alive. Despite some pretty dark days, I've managed to take in some of the urban happenings around me. These are just a few things I've noticed during the past few weeks that have made me smile ...

• folks walking around with headphones, rapping out loud with their eyes closed - such freedom!
• a horse pulling a bright yellow buggy clippety-clopping down a busy street on a Saturday afternoon, stopping for a rest in front of the Hava Java
• an eclectic mix of people walking downtown streets: all ages, colours, shapes & styles
• folks sitting on park benches or under trees, reading, resting, enjoying the sun
• the boisterous energy of the bar crowd at 2:30 am after closing - stumbling drunks, hopeful guys & gals trying to connect, others just giddy after a fun night out
• the smooth purr of motorcycle engines - sport bikes, to be more specific - that makes me want to pull out my leathers and ride!

During these sometimes difficult times, I'm very thankful for the awakening happening around me. One of the perks of living here is that there's almost always something going on. It's up to me to decide if I want to be a part of it, whether I'm fully participating or simply observing quietly from my favourite café.