the bird's eye view / 鳥瞰

人生好像走到某一陣子，就會有種灰頭土臉的感覺，這是我最近的寫照。我需要清明的視野，於是我想到2007年好不容易把義大利系列往下做到第五回，雖然計畫中的故事還沒結束，但是已經達到我要的心境，不如拿出來複習，並且鼓勵一下自己。

In life, I am struck by bouts of unidentified blues from time to time. This is typical of my present moment. I need a clear vision, not tainted by personal prejudice or feeling. It occurred to me to turn to my Italy series done in 2007. I did go on to chapter 5 then. Though I didn't finish the story as planned, this last chapter felt like an ending to the story. I may as well review the episode as a form of self-encouragement.

"Honey, why do you insist on traveling?"

"Let's put it this way: When I set out, I am so exhausted that I can't see myself."

"After traveling for a while, I finally see my light."

"Then, I can turn to you and enjoy every moment we share together."

"Gradually, I retrieve my keen sensitivity. I can capture the beauty of passers-by."

"When I am in superb shape, I can even bear in mind the images of still lifes."

"On seeing the animals, I can't help imitating their ways of life."

"In the end, my heart will grow to be as big as the ocean. Then I know, I can face the challenges again."

"Do you understand the meaning of travel?"

"Absolutely!"