As some of you know, I have been back in Canada for over a month now. Being back has been quite an adjustment, but in many ways, exactly what I needed. While I do miss the hot humid weather of Thailand, I can’t express how much I love having incredibly clean, pure air.
Just that small simple joy that we always take for granted makes a world of difference. You can’t beat warm beaches, amazing mountains and beautiful jungles to explore, but going for a morning walk in cool, brisk weather is a special kind of joy all in itself.
To put it in perspective, you can see how bad the air quality is this morning in Bangkok, and that is not even close to the highs it will reach. PM 2.5 above 200 and closing in on 250 is expected, which is incredibly dangerous for your health. It really does sadden me that such a beautiful city is plagued by such terrible pollution.
That is probably one of the reasons why so many Asian countries have been so well adapted to wearing masks all the time. While they often wear masks during cold and flu seasons, they also actually wear masks to protect from pollution. You will see this a lot in larger Asian cities. That’s actually why I invested in a higher grade N96 mask.
So while it has been over a month, in many ways I am still getting settled in. After the 2 week quarantine, I’ve been back at my fathers home, mostly busy in the studio. I have been looking forward to getting my hands dirty in clay for the entire year. It’s amazing how much you miss something that has always been a part of your life. So as I ease into posting and updating again, sharing some of my thoughts and ideas, I will begin to post some news and updates about my work. I feel amazing being able to express myself creatively and can’t wait for the first firing with some new work. For now here are some pictures and videos showing some snapshots of my life back home.
