(All media used in this book is my own photography except the cover.)

The sky is awash in lilac and peach tones. The moon glimmers in the approaching dusk. A pleasant breeze flows through the blossom-scented air, swirling a browning autumn leaf about. Squirrels scamper across the luscious grass and among the sturdy trees. Birdsong illuminates the park. Young couples delight in evening picnics, wrapped up in fluffy sweaters and loving embraces.

All is quiescent, aesthetic and dreamy.

I want to puke.

This taxi has been stationary within the throes of the driving-home-from-work folk for the past ten minutes.

If we don't get a move on I'll miss my flight! I can't afford to lose that flight, I can't afford to lose her.