I’ve had some interesting experiences since I got to this town.  Most of them seem to revolve around eating in some way.  It’s probably because food or drink is a prime motivator for me to go out into public other than work.  Also, I tend to frame my outdoor excursions around getting a coffee or treat.

My experiences have ranged from being basically told that I wasn’t welcome at a locally popular breakfast spot, to finding some real gems with really good food and a really welcoming atmosphere.  Well of all the places I’ve visited so far, two of my favourites have closed.  All of a sudden they were gone.  One I went to almost every week, the other maybe once a month.  Both offered a somewhat unique offering that I don’t know where else to find.

And now a rare moment of technobable.  I’m really proud of this shot.  Sure it might not be technically perfect, but it’s the best I’ve done in a long time.  And what makes it so good?  The numbers.  I shot this at 1/6 of a second F2.8 hand held.  I don’t know about you, but for me it’s damn hard to get a clear shot below 1/30th of a second usually.  The thing that gets me is why I’ve sat on it for so long.  I shot this way back on Sept 11th, 2010 (which was the first time I went to a particular restaurant which closed, where I shot the picture. see it’s all connected).  I just sat on it.  There are a few other shots that I really like, but I’m sitting on and haven’t shared.  What is this urge, it’s almost instinctive, to keep the best for myself and not share with anyone?  Am I afraid it won’t stand up under the scrutiny of the internet?  Or I’m just selfish and I do keep the best for myself and my closest.  And even then, I don’t share everything with them either.

But then why am I sharing all this right now on the internet?  It makes no sense whatsoever.  As it turns out I’m not only a secretive hoarder, but also a hypocrite.