Another beautiful flower that makes me smile:)...and again, I don't know the name of this flower!:( (sorry!)...I enjoy and appreciate simple things in life and simple things always makes me smile:)
Many times I have asked myself, why is it that people (us) makes life complicated most of the time? That if we want to, we can enjoy and be happy and content with simple things, but no, most of the people (us) wants to complicate things and then in the end we are the ones that suffer in trying to "un-complicate" matters!
I think, we just have to learn how to stop or slow down a bit, and try to enjoy and appreciate the things around us, and I am sure that will help us a lot in dealing with everyday issues, as we will see things in different perspective.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Beautiful...
Another Lovely Flower...
Most of the time I just point and shoot when I am taking photos of anything that interest me and most of the time I am pleased with the way some of my photos came out:)...I have more to learn in photography and I will keep practicing and learning!:)
I like this photo...i like the flower made its way out under the bunch of leaves that almost made it impossible for the flower to get out or be seen...
It reminds me about life, that under any circumstances or in the midst of things that are going on in our lives there are beautiful and good things that wanted to come out of it, if only given a chance to grow and bloom...given just a tiny way out to make itself seen and brighten up everything around us...a tiny spark of light can make a big difference in a dark place or seems like a hopeless situation...
Random Art
Another random art that I saw at Innis center...there are several of them at one of the round-about...interesting kind of arts...and almost all of them are made of smooth rock or stone...
I believe that we all have something to contribute to our community, may it be in form of arts or practical help...
Friday, June 13, 2008
An Old Church
Front of the Remnant of a Castle (Ennis)...
This is the frontal side of the remnant of the Castle that I saw in Ennis (Innis). Tried to take a photo of the inside from outside...maybe next time they will allow curious people like me to go inside and take a peek of what's left of it!:)
Ireland like UK has too many old castles to visit...and I like visiting them and try to imagine what it was like then!:)
History always captivate my interest, as it is part of the present and the reason things happened...knowing the history or background helps us understand the present...
Flowers...
Another bunch of flowers from the garden of Rummy and Mary. I wonder if this kind of flowers grows only in cold countries...I am not sure if I saw this kind of flower in tropical countries though...was just a random quetions/thoughts:)
I love the shade of pink of this flower...beautiful!:)
Kind of Flower...
Another kind of flower that you can find in Rummy and Mary's garden. I really don't know what's the name of this flower, but its beautiful and have an interesting appearance of its own:)
Will ask next time the names of the flowers in their garden!:) I wonder if someone can put or plant all the different flowers in the world in one huge garden, can you imagine how it looks like? Can you imagine how beautiful it will be?! I can, and that will be THE GARDEN of all times!!!:)
Hmmm...wondering now, how many different kinds of flowers there are....anyone have any idea?
Castle's Remnants
One of the many remnants of a castle in Ireland (Innis)...wanted to go inside of this one but seems like it was closed...saw some people working on it though, so I guess that's why...
Would be nice to see the inside of it...although I know that its just a shell of the castle but still its different when you go inside and see it for yourself and imagine what it was like before...will probably do next time!:)
Random Remnants
Saw this during one of my walks around Ennis (Innis), I believe this is a piece of remnants of an old church...although another old church building shell is just across this one as well...so, was wondering what this piece of remnants is...probably an statue or something....have to ask my friend about this...
There are lots of random sculptures around the places I visited in Ireland and they are interesting pieces...
Kilaloe, Ireland
This lake long and beautiful lake is over-looking from where I stayed in Ireland. Amazingly gorgeous view to look at everyday!:)
I often walk down to the lake in the morning when I was there. It's quiet, a place to think and to just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The gentle cool breeze from the lake is refreshing and most welcome!
Another of God's creation for the people to enjoy, if they only take the time to slow down and be still from time to time....
Isn't it Lovely Flower?!
Another flower that grows in the garden of Mary and Rummy. Isn't it lovely?!
I should have asked them the names of the flowers in their garden but I forgot, and I am bad when it comes to the names of flowers!:(
I know, I know, I should start learning the names of the flowers if I want to keep a garden full of them!
Lovely Flower...
Isn't it a lovely flower?!:) This is the front garden of Mary and Rummy in Ireland. Their garden is well maintained and lovely. Even if they are in their old age they still do gardening and keep it trimmed. They love gardening and it shows how the flowers and plants in their garden responds to their love and care.
One of my wish, is to be able to keep a garden and maintain them well! I love to see flowers around the garden and inside the house. The sight of flowers always makes me smile and makes me happy, that's why i love them!:)
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Finally, got to see this place and was able to take my own photos of the cliffs!!:) It is a lovely place, amazingly gorgeous!! Another of God's creation that people enjoy!:)
Took many photos of this place in different angles:))
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Statue
This is the friend that stole his friend's girl. According to my friend, this guy is a poet, upon knowing this, its no wonder that this guy wooed the girlfriend of his friend.
Women are easily wooed with poems or good poet. And, that is an advantage that poets have when they compete with their opponents when it comes to pursuing a woman's heart, i believe:)
Statue
Another random statue in Helsinki that I saw. I asked my friend about it but he also don't know what the statue represents for.
Maybe will find out about this later on, will have to do some research on this one:)
Statue
Another Statue, this one is part of Helsinki's history. The story of this is about two young men that got into conflict 'coz the other guy wooed (stole) his girlfriend from him. What a friend huh?
Friendship will always be tested just like other relationships that we have. And when that time of testing comes, we will know what really is in our hearts and see ourselves how we deal with the situation.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Randomness..
Another random sculpture or statue of some kind in Helsinki...i was entertained by them actually...seeing random sculptures or statues everywhere...interesting!:).
Center of Helsinki
This is the center of Helsinki City. It's centralgatan in Finish language. Finish and Swedish language has smilarities. Finish people must learn the Swedish language at school.
With Swedish its not a must but a choice...if they want to learn Finish language or not in school.
Helsinki, Finland
One of the university building in Helsinki (I believe), and one of those many random sculptures or art around Helsinki...they are interesting though...
Railway Tracks
The railway tracks in Helsinki. Have you wondered how many meters those railway tracks (not just in Helsinki but any railway tracks)? I did, o wondered how many long hours of works people put into building those long railway tracks...that i think, most of the time we took for granted...
Helsinki, Finland
One of the government buildings in Helsinki - The Parliament Building. This is the place where the executive decisions were made for the people and country...pretty impressive building isn't it?!
I like these massive buildings, they can be intimadated most of the time but when you are inside of these buildings, you just feel its presence and the security it gives...although it can easily destroyed, i know...a temporary security that it offers, i guess...
Nature and City Side by Side...
Finland has many rocky mountains/hills around it. One thing that I like about Finland is that you can be in the city center and yet, you can be in a forest or an island within 20-30 minutes.
There are many things that you can do in Finland. You can go to the city center (Helsinki) to shop or dine, or you can go to the island and enjoy the nature or historical places...
Statue
One of the important people of Helsinki - one of the presidents of Finland (his name is: Kyösti Kallio). I do think about it whenever i see an statue of someone. My mind wander back to the time of that person (statue).
I always wanted to know the reason for making a statue of the person. What did that person contributed that earned him or her an statue or monument. Honoring people that made some great contributions to a country is a good thing.
But sometimes there are some statue as well that i know that those people didn't contribute to the welfare of the country. And i am wondering about why people will make an statue of someone that is not honorable but caused tragic to a country....
Work of Art
I like the way the sun set painted the sky. And everyday its different too!:) That is why I don't get bored watching the sun set or sun rise every time i get an opportunity to do so..its just beautiful!!:)
Museum
The Museum from a far. I like the idea of using this building as a Museum, its kinda appealing and suits well.
Museum
One of Helsinki's Museums. It is a huge one too! I always like to go and visit museums wherever I go. I find it interesting to know the background of places and how it was then.
As I go around a museum, I always try to imagine how it was as I was looking the stuff that are in the museum.:)
Ticket Machine
A machine on the train in Helsinki in Finland. Very convenient to everyone that don't have time to buy a ticket if you are running after your train going to work or going home.
I think this is a smart idea, that you can buy your ticket on the train. And its self-service as well!:) Everyone will get a ticket as there is someone that checks tickets on the train.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Helsinki, Finland
Another creature that enjoys God's creation - rabbits, yes!:) can you see them? they've been running around this park and just enjoying playing...i haven't seen such tame rabbits and they are funny too, a joy to watch definitely!:)
Helsinki, Finland
Another beautiful creation of God...doesn't flowers makes you smile and happy whenever you see them or whenever you received them from someone? It does to me...i love flowers!:)
Helsinki, Finland
Nature has its purposes and so with human beings...we all are created for a purpose and unless we found our purpose in life, we will be wandering and searching the meaning of our existence...
Helsinki, Finland
A lovely place to go for a walk...another of God's creation that people enjoy...isn't God just good and all-knowing? He created things to co-exist together with it's purposes:)
Helsinki, Finland
It is worth to wait for the sun set or sun rise, i will not miss that for something else if and whenever i can get an opportunity to watch the sun set or rise...such is a treat for me!:)
Helsinki, Finland
At this time of they year people are enjoying the weather and doing what they enjoy or miss doing during the cold winter - jogging, running, walking or cycling; these are all fun and good activities, especially when at the end of it you get the treat of watching the sun set or sun rise (depends if you do these activities in the morning or afternoon) - either way it is lovely to watch the sun rise or set...a treat for me!:)
Helsinki, Finland
What it is that you think whenever you are watching the sun set? Do you think happy thoughts? or unhappy ones? Was just curious:)
Helsinki, Finland
Sun set or rise has the power to captivate me...I am drawn to it...its like i'm mesmerised by it!:)
Helsinki, Finland
I was enjoying this sun set as much as i enjoyed taking photos of it....just amazingly gorgeous!:)
Helsinki, Finland
Another lovely sun set...isn't God an amazing and great artist?!:) who can paint the sky like this?!:)
Helsinki, Finland
Another of God's amazingly beautiful creation in display for everyone to enjoy and marvel!:)
Helsinki, Finland
Gorgeous sunset in Helsinki, Finland. I can't get enough of it as I was taking photos of it, its just amazingly beautiful!:)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
High Land Cow
One of Scotland's treasured animals, High Land Cow. I love the fur that covers its whole body. I am sure it keeps them warm during the chilly winter.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
A Blessed and Merry Christmas to YOU ALL!!:)
Wishing YOU ALL a Blessed and Merry Christmas with your love ones!!:) may this Christmas be filled with joy, peace and most of all love for each other...may we all experience the true meaning of Christmas and the reason for the season...lets all celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus...the GREATEST gift of all!!:)
