Yes, I’m blogging and I have a million things to say.

(1) My eternal GMAT studying is coming together. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Albeit a long tunnel.

(2) I’ve reached 300 sales on Etsy. I still remember when I had only 6 sales. I will also likely be signing a contract with an art publisher and distributor on Monday.

(3) My little sister graduated from high school with flying colours and is attending the University of Toronto for the Rotman Commerce Program. She is brilliant and I am so happy for her. Academics are sexy.

(4) The photo below are of fuzzy wild horses from ICELAND. Without fail, I set aside a budget to travel every year but every now and then, I live vicariously through another traveler who has seen a place that I desire but have not seen myself. Iceland is one of those places. I skimmed through his wonky tourist shots and handpicked the ones that had subtle potential for reinvention; to be transformed into a Charlene Precious fine art photograph. It is not typical that I would borrow someone else’s travel photograph to reinvent. (And never another artist’s photograph. Only my non-photographer friends who take photos with little or no thought and simply for keepsake and memories). But if I had to borrow a photograph, it will always be a travel photograph. I have a weakness for them because I simply can’t travel the entire world. Unless of course I wake up absolutely rich and with an immortal soul tomorrow – infinite money and time would enable me to travel the entire world. I’d like that.

(5) I’ve re-written my ABOUT page to reflect my general growth in life. I haven’t touched or read this in a year and certain claims were no longer true and some even sounded a bit juvenile. It’s wild to go back and read things that you wrote a year ago and are less than impressed with it now. But at the time, it felt like it was genius. I’m going to go ahead and call it growth. Read if you care, otherwise, I don’t mind.

(6) I miss A PHOTO A DAY so much, you have no idea. I can’t wait to be back here every day. Please don’t let me go. I will be back with an abundance of beautiful art. I promise.

Who knew that Mathematics could make you feel so horrible about yourself? I wish my brain were wired like Engineers so that I can see patterns in numbers as easily as I see beauty to be captured in strange, ordinary things.

As promised. Here’s a shot of the harbour in downtown Vancouver. More to come. Available on Etsy.

My love bought me a beautiful vintage Dutch bike for my Birthday. It is arguably one of the most beautiful things I own and I am absolutely ecstatic. I can’t contain my happiness. Photos coming soon. <3

My heart hurts when I don’t take pictures.
I was in Vancouver on business for a few days and took pictures and felt magnificent.
I’m on withdrawal and I’m relapsing.
I don’t think that I can be completely away from this blog, no matter how busy I am.
I think I’ll post as I need the fix, to accommodate.
I’m really busy.
Here’s a self portrait in 5 minutes.
Not my best but I’m over it.
Oh, yes, my hair is red at the moment.
Vancouver photos will be posted soon.

Making moves again. I’m studying for the GMAT so that I can apply to Graduate business schools to pursue my MBA (Master of Business Administration). I’ve enrolled in a 9-week prep course and expect to study for another 8-12 weeks after completing the course. My life over the next few months is work, study, Etsy, and my love, in a vicious, demanding routine kind of way. Sleep, time, and brain power is of the essence but I am so excited. I do need to take a break from this blog and thought that I’d post a “BRB” sign instead of going down the abandon route and vanishing without notice. We can only fit so much into our days – sometimes, we have to temporarily drop one thing to pursue another! Email me or find me on Etsy, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn in the mean time. :) xoxo

Come shop! Sales are coming in despite my horrible commitment to this blog lately. Sorry :(. It’s only going to get busier from here because I’m enrolling in the Manhattan GMAT Prep next week. I thought about taking a break from the blog altogether while I study for the next 9 weeks, but I think I can handle a photo or two every week so we’ll stick to that. :) xo

There is so much beauty in the simplest of things. Truly! And photography is an enabler of a keen eye.

About to start a movie! This one’s from Lisbon, Portugal.