What shade of sunglasses do you wear?

Now by sunglasses, I don’t mean your favourite pair of retro bug eyes sharing the majority of your face, I’m talking about your metaphorical yet multidimensional set of shaded spectacles – which ironically you can’t actually see, even though they’re right in front of you every waking hour of every day of your life. To further the elaboration of this fantasy goggle concept, yours are actually transition lenses too…

Okay, so these shades are like one of those mood rings you had back in grade two (well my ex-boyfriends father still wears one, with pride– it compliments his Prada man bag quite tastefully actually, but that’s another story). Essentially whenever your mood changes or as each moment of time drives the continuous fluctuation of thoughts and emotions within us, it changes the lens through which interpret and experience the situation and scenery in front of us. Ok trailers section over, audience please securely place your provided glasses onto your heads – ha caught you, you’re already wearing a pair of glasses whether you knew it or not.

Imagine being in a grumpy, miserable, glum mindset, you put on negative grumpy glasses for 5 minutes – whatever is going on around you sucks! ha ha you have sad goggles on. It starts pouring rain, you muster through the crowds and umbrellas, oh no, you miss your train by a matter of moments and your tail droops between your legs like a sad puppy as you watch it accelerate right in front of your eyes. Oh and to top it off, the robust shiny shoed public transit officer who apparently doesn’t need to adhere to the echo of health and safety chants – yeah well him – he even has it in him to extend a personal goodbye wave to you, not only can he see you’ve missed your train, but your 40 minutes in front of the mirror to achieve goddess sleekness has become somewhat like the instructions on a pancake shake mix – just add water – to instantly create a frizzy wet Einstein inspired head of hair droop. Mr. Smart ass transport officer fades away in his dry cosy safe little carriage that he stands outside of to wave to forgotten passengers like me.

Modern day Cinderella; the clock strikes 8.17am you glance around you but even a fucking pumpkin on wheels would be convenient right now and at least the witch step mother would have a hair straightener I could borrow hehe but anyway right now I am trudging along the ground that mind you is covered in so much chewing gum it could be superimposed to demonstrate what giraffe measles would resemble (now that your all high on adjectives, listen up, the plot thickens) you kick your foot as you accept the fact you are now going to have to walk the whole of 15 minutes in the drizzly greyscale world that awaits your above the subway. Oh…

hello stairs….

Woah woah woah please remove the provided glasses and dispose in your nearest rubbish bin. Time to slip into some sunshine smiley goggles… all aboard the fun carriage – there’s no rain on your parade – you have plenty enough time to walk to work today there’s no drama. You rejoice as the pitter patter of rain falls upon your hair and shoulders. You were due for a curly day rock those curls kinda suits my outfit today anyway… People are rushing in a scurry purchasing plastic bags disguised as rain coats which don’t actually work and look hilarious… Hmm… seeing as I saved a few pennies missing the train, well really the train missed out on me! Hehe, Anyway, perfect opportunity for a quick stop in for a hot chai latte on to the go please!

Enjoying the buzzing vibe of the baristas and overall grateful atmosphere of the surrounding coffee culture enthusiasts, the shop was under the pump this morning. I pop a sneaky 50 cent tip into the tip jar – after all, tippers make good lovers they say. Happy Friday to that, date night for me tonight. Ding, order up! Love this little gem of a coffee shop, the yummy fresh cinnamon on top of my chai latte and the handwritten names on the coffee with a goofy sketched smiley face – nice little treat for me today.

Mmm… as I step outside to continue on my merry way, I can’t help but notice there’s a rainbow forming, the rain has subsided, not that I minded but now the city is filled with a fresh breeze and i can feel the ambience it seems quiet really, less people meandering around, less cars, maybe not sure, anyway time for a nice little stroll, hot chai in hand, my mother would be thrilled to see my curls in all their glory escaping the default control of my GHD straightener hehe… quick snap chat.

Skipping to work, rain, hail or shine – the day is mine. Happy Friday (goggles on) check. Oh and bonus just found 20% off coupon for sportsgirl on the sidewalk- yoink. Too many things I can think of already that I want – so many colours, possibilities, excitement tickle my imagination – but none more so colourful and bright than the magic of life itself.

What lenses will you choose to wear today. Remember that you’ve got the most beautiful eyes and they deserve damn nice glasses. Keep your chin up, always think of the positives, ride with life it’s taking you where you want to go even if it’s not the express route – you’ll get there when your ready and in the mean time, don’t forget to smell the daisies, whistle with the wind, eat your crusts and learn the lessons professor life has planned for you.

Living life sunny side up ;)