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Reflective “Me” Time on Maundy Thursday

Here in Australia, we still have work on Maundy Thursday but from where I work, we were given a free half-day if we go to work on Thursday. I left work as soon as I finished my morning tasks and met up with the Husband for lunch. For a change, I wanted to eat fastfood coz I craved for Hungry Jack’s onion rings.



After lunch, we walked towards QVB checked out this funky store called Bristol and Brooks where you can find designer gifts and amusing, cool stuff for the home


After a few minutes of walking along George Street, the Husband went back to work so I decided to hang out at Hyde Park. I especially brought along my Canon 400D with the Fujinon 55mm lens for some test shots at the park.

I took photos of flowers…

of trees….


of park benches…
of people sleeping on benches….

and the park.
 

I’m amazed at how powerful and sharp the vintage Fujinon lens is. I love it.


 
Stayed at the park for a while. Walked around and then at one point, sat in one of benches and just watched people pass by. Listened for the sounds of nature and life around me and most of all reflect. No matter how hurried some people were around me that time, I felt a certain peace coming out of me…of my heart.

 

Before I went home, I continued my “me” time at a nearby Starbucks for a cup of Cafe Mocha and a slice of New York Cheesecake to celebrate one of my recent achievements at work (which happened the day before).



It was one lovely afternoon of great weather. It may not be the ideal, quiet Maundy Thursday that I usually celebrate in the Phils, but nevertheless, my quality “me” time was filled with serenity, joy and gratitude for the life I have and the life I’m living.

All photos by Ibyang Sanchez, Copyright 2010.
Canon 400D and Fujinon 55mm lens.


    13 Comments

  1. Jayme

    Hi Ibyang, bloghopped over to your online home. 🙂

    “Quality me time” sounds nice. It’s always good to have relaxed moments and peacefully observe life as it passes by.

    Your photos look amazing. I like the purple flower and the park bench best. 🙂

  5. Ibyang

    thanks jeanny!!! soon 🙂

    hi witsandnuts! thank you! Hyde Park is really beautiful…i’m glad i was able to capture even a bit of it’s beauty 🙂

  6. RicAdeMus

    You took some great pictures–the last one of the park and the empty park bench are my favorites.

    What a nice way to spend the day. If the Cafe Mocha had been a Mocha Frap instead, it would have been a perfect “me” day! =)

  9. Simply Effortless

    Wow, very nice shots! Galing! Someday I’ll get a good cam for me too. 🙂 Notice youre a Starbucks fan, a coffee talk with you someday is a good idea! 🙂

  12. Chyng

    hi Ibyang,
    im fascinated with your photos. glad that I scrolled down. nakita ko ang lens mo. aylavet! inggit ako.

    btw, im chyng. *virtual beso* ♥

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