I have not visited this site since my last journal entry on Jan 23, 2006. It wasn't until I realized a friend was also using deviant Art to post her work that I remembered how passionate I am about my photography and how I have let so many excuses build up for why I don't do it as much. I went to Australia in May of 2006 and decided I needed a new camera. I needed to go digital, so I bought a Cannon Rebel EOS 8.1 digital camera. It's just not the same as film. Sure it's more convenient and cheaper to take pictures and get your prints, but it’s just different. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I will always love my medium format Bronica more. So what I need to do is re-prioritize my life.
I had a very good life lesson recently when I decided to join the military, the Air Force to be exact, and I left on Sept 12, 2006. It was a slap in the face to who I was and where I wanted to be. It did not take me long to realize my mistake. I'm not a killer, I'm a lover. A lover of all things natural and war is not natural. I spent six weeks in basic training and after a hurdle I did not want to jump, and stress I did not want to deal with I threw in the towel and left. I ended my military career with an entry level separation. Not really a bad thing or a good thing, but it is still their on my record for the rest of my life. So what I learned from my eight weeks in Texas was to appreciate more and do more with my life. I have a great life and an amazing support system.
God love my boyfriend. He is in the army and while I was in training we had our two year anniversary. I couldn't love him more if I tried and I know he feels the same way about me. The best part is he supports me in all I do and everything I want. I love him. Now that I'm back in the frozen tundra of Wisconsin I need to re-light my motivation and get my ass back on track. I hope to have more photos to post on this site very soon. I have some beautiful photos from Australia to post.
On a separate topic I was pleasantly surprised to see someone had put one of my photos on their favorites list. I have so few to offer, but someone saw it and liked it. I'm very flattered, I'm not gonna lie. Thank you