Late on Monday morning, I enjoyed one of the only redeeming aspects of working the occasional night shift. Lying on a sun chair next to the pool, reading, listening to my iPod and sipping a cool drink is not a bad way to spend the day, especially if it’s followed by a nice dip in the pool. Alright, more than a nice dip in the pool - more like lap after lap to cover my cardio quota for the day, but you get the idea. Kind of reminds me of kicking back in Phuket around the turn of the new year, only a lot more quiet and unhurried. It’s interesting how much has changed in the relatively short time since. Some things don’t, of course, like sky and water. This particular photo is of early Monday afternoon, but it’s pretty much what I see daily since I still manage to squeeze in a short swim before an afternoon shift, and there’s still some sun left when I get back from a morning shift. You gotta count the blessings.

Speaking of the sky, one of the classic luxuries is to look up and watch the clouds flirt with the sun. It’s even better when you have a megapixel phone camera to capture a moment.

I won’t cry when the silver lining shows
But you’re right
You understand
You ride with both hands
- Mew, White Lips Kissed