My friend Ian, who resides currently in Osaka Japan, posted not too long ago a few pictures and tales of the beautiful cherry blossoms he was witnessing. This in turn made me jealous, because I am not experiencing this sight residing in Toronto. However, with my vocation, I was the lucky traveller to Victoria, BC at the beginning of march, and TA DA = Cherry Blossoms!! Hahaha Ian, we got 'em too!

From Victoria, I flew to Los Angeles, and upon my walk back to the hotel from an early morning Trader Joe's shopping spree, I saw my first ever Humming bird. It literally stopped me in my tracks. I think I just stood on the sidewalk for a good 10 minutes watching this beautiful creature flit and fleet. It was mesmerizing. I had never seen one before, and never realized how much work it must be for that tiny bird to maintain itself, it's wings are moving at 50 beats per second! The smaller they are the faster they beat. Did you know that they are the only type of bird that can fly backwards? I am ever so grateful to have spied it's movement. My apologies for the pictures, this little guy is fast!

Listening: Dogs Days are Over - Florence + The Machine
Drinking: Cherry Blossom Tea (White Tea from Steeps)
Reading: L'elegance du herisson - Muriel Barbery