doesn't help that I got caught up on the spellings, and proper names... I surely spent a good minute on Brasil. I'm sorry folks... we may spell it with a z doesn't make it right... even my elementary school teacher had to fight that battle with me... I won!
forgive me if this is completely of disinterest for you...
but no one's up/on on a sunday morning... and thanks to an uninformed gentleman, I'm now wide awake... with no way of escaping into the blessed drifts that surround my house.
being on worship team this morning, my morning starts way earlier than one ever should on a sunday.
My alarm went off at 6am, I rolled over... scrolled through received calls to find the church's number. Called it, and someone actually answered!? Anywho, inquired as to what the plan was, I was told the parking lot was being plowed and all seem a go. So I made my way into my frigid bathroom to take a shower and begin the getting ready process.
Not even 15 minutes later I'd missed a call informing me services were canceled.
now I was faced with the fact that I was (or my hair was) soaking wet... and I just was itching to get out in the piles of snow... and I do not even own a blowdryer. So, now over 2 hours later... I'm still waiting for my stupid friggin' hair to finish drying (I've been sitting right by the heater, in hopes it would speed up the process)
missed the sunrise... but the snow is STILL falling...
I feel so silly "complaining" about my day... or even my life. But to be perfectly honest: I had a really tough day.
I'm the one who's happy... who is strong... who can hold herself together no matter what goes on... who can live through complete chaos & insanity, coming out ¿sane?... who sees rainbows in storms... who reminds folks that God is good, all the time.
Which just makes it harder for me when I'm not totally feeling it, and no one really cares, notices, knows, or has the time to figure it out. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that any or all of the above fit anyone in particular. In fact, I'm probably just rambling.
I'm not big on just diving into what's swimming in my head... never have been too good at, 'bam! here it is' Even with the best of confidence I find myself having to work into it... Maybe it's because I don't want to drag anyone down with me... who might not be at a place where they can keep their head above water with my added weight....
I miss having people around who know me, can see that I'm not 100%, and will just let me be around them through it.
I just need some sincere distraction... and maybe, if I feel comfortable enough, and the company wants to know... I'll share the junk
It's been so long since I last made a WeeMee... wow, things/times/I have changed!
I took some shots today, but haven't felt too hot/great in days, fighting off some serious mehs, headcakes, and sleeping issues. feel free to pfm (or leave happy comments that make my day!?)
That would be me... and my papi! Just out of the water, after swimming across the Columbia River. My second bout in the Roy Webster Cross Channel Swim (last year i couldn't due to the hand), and his 29th! (He was actually announced in the list of top long-timers, the most being 36, a few 34s, a 30 I think, and my dad who has basically swum every year for as long as i can even remember!)
I think he was strangely impressed at my by-the-seat-of-my-pants(er swimsuit) at-arm's-length SP skills! He said, "Wow, that was fast!" *giggle*
It's hard for me to realize that I've been shooting digital for over 4 years now... and, in fact, I was one of the first around here to make the switch. Even after so much time, and true wear & tear on my camera, it's still going rather strong for what it's worth. While it may not be the cream of the crop anymore, it's great at serving it's purpose as a pocket/purse point&shoot.
I'll actually always carry around a small point & shoot, even after this one (I use a Canon S230 Elph) comes to it's end. I like that ability to toe it around, and whip it out at a mere moment's notice to capture whatever tickles my fancy. However, I've always had my sights on a true quality digital SLR. Coming from shooting an all manual SLR for so long, it's a natural tendency to want to be able to better capture the moments in such a manner. Now that is becoming more and more of a reality/option. (Just have to save the funds.) Lucky for me the Canon 40D was just announced. So, unless I come into insane amounts of money, that will be my camera of choice!
In looking at digital SLRs one has so many things to consider... not just the camera itself, but the entire line of lenses available, the company's reputation, etc. Now, while the Nikon D3 is an amazing camera/body, I've been sold on Canon's line for a long time. Plus I am more familiar with their set-up, buttons, accessories, etc. This can actually become quite the heated debate among many photographer friends, all in good sense!
I, honestly can't imagine not having a camera at my access. I pull it out at least once or twice daily... and sometimes you're hard pressed to find me with out it up in my sights and snapping away!
I shoot my pretty packed lunches, and I have been snapping a SelfPortrait-A-Day this entire year! I've whipped it out for the randomest finds... and I just love sharing the beauty I see all around me!
so I left my phone at home this morning. der #1. then, at the tail end of my lunch I decide to check my messages by calling myself. I pick up a back office phone, dial away... and wait for the message line to pick up. All the while I'm thinking about how I'll inevitably get home later, note the missed call... get all excited, and then let down, only to realize it was me, calling myself. Anywho.
Next thing I know, message line picks up... it's not me... yet I recognize the voice... I've somehow glazed over the words it's saying... as my eyes turn to the display, showing what I've mindlessly dialed...
yup, that's right, I've called him. panic sets in, my stomach turns knots, thinking he'll surely be intrigued by the random number on his display, and call it back - even if for mere kicks & giggles. Does he know I work there? duh. it's not that hard to figure out if he really wanted to. does he want to? will I inevitably answer if/when he calls back? will he immediately recognize my voice? will I recognize his?
goes to show you what 3 & a half years can do to the brain!
Canon announced the release Monday, and it's up for pre-order already at Amazon! (Plus you can check out a full blow-by-blow of the details & specs at dpreview.)
This is just further proof the God has His Hand in the whole gettin' me into the right DSLR. First off, I was informed on Monday evening that'll I'll be quasi-inhereting my step-fathers Canon A1 SLR, and it's accompanying lenses. Now, I know, thye've changed their mounting since then. But I can certainly handle a work around, in exchange for insta-access to perfectly acceptable lenses! In fact I've tracked down a couple different adapter options already [one from Photo Adapter, another by Adorama.
Meanwhile, I'm in super-saving mode... and welcoming any and all donations (cash, paypal, amazon, personal checks, side work, whatever!) that can get me towards the necessary goal of insane amounts of money to cover: the basic 40D body, my own copy of Aperture (as the one I had access to has since been zapped out of my life!), an external hard drive, my timer-control remote, and eventual lenses: macro & zoom!
I know, it seems like a lot! But I have to trust that it's attainable, within my reach, and totally where I'm being led... I've been running in this direction seemingly for over a year now. And everyday it seems to get closer & further away all at the same time. In His timing, in His timing... but I can't wait, I'm oozing with excitement and gratitude that things are developing as they are currently, wow!
Oh, I almost forgot! I got contacted today about a design firm wanting to buy a framed copy of one of my shots! How you like them apples!?
He's on a jet-plane... going back to Chicago, for further schooling & all that jazz!
Meanwhile, I went through a bunch of old shots, put up some goodies... and went through my stream, putting everything together in a set. So go, see this super-fun blessing of a man... and celebrate with me!?
nothing speaks to the soul, gets a party started in Heaven, and shows true Oregonian charisma... then an old-fashioned river baptism under gray skies, dark clouds, and insane winds!
