Secrets

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Scarves are fun.

Singing

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I'm glad I get to share studio space with these guys, DESCARGA. That's Hector singing.

The Balancing Act

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Since I haven't really done much with this blog, and I'm best at taking pictures; I think its time I made this blog into a place where I can display my photography. So enjoy!

Running to the gods

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New stuff I've done. I'm a fan of this picture.

Pounce

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Guess I like this one too.

Scream!

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It's been awhile since I've posted anything. Well here's a new picture I took.

The DJ

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Been honing my photographic skills recently. I liked this one a lot. Most of my work is with musicians of some stripe or another. I think I may have to start a series on different musicians now. Enjoy.

Bulb

Was playing around with the camera, and I just like this one.

Life is Precious

I just found out about the death of an old friend today. What is there to say? I'm personally somewhat numb at the moment. I will say prayers to the living and the dead. I've known Kim for years, but hadn't seen her in a few years. She will still be missed by me, and all who knew her.
Life is precious....do NOT waste it on petty things.

Life is a Rollercoaster, and I'm Along for the Ride

Over the past month, I have been on an emotional rollercoaster. The strange part about it, is that I feel as if it was needed. When I first met my now ex, I had this strange sensation that he was supposed to perform some function in my life. I could never shake this feeling. It was only after going through a painful break-up that the function became clear to me.
I love photography. Taking pictures allows me to view the world through someone else's eyes, while at the same time, making an image that tells a story. Over the past four years, I've fallen out of taking pictures. Various reasons, time, lack of a digital camera, no inspiration or motivation.
Meeting Paul, who is a painter did not initially spark me. I will admit that seeing him work in art made me jealous. Why wasn't I doing what makes me happy? Why am I at a job that is a decent job, but definately not fulfilling, in the long run? Going through a painful break-up though strangely cleared my mind of the clutter that has accumlated over the years. I need to get a camera, and start doing what I enjoy. If I make a lot of money doing that, awesome. If I just take lots of pictures, and make myself happy, awesome.
I pledge to myself not to let my rational mind always over rule my creative mind. That act stifles me, constricts me. Now is my time to shine, and I'm ready to do it!

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to make you think, of your life, of others and to give thanks for what one has. I'm thankful for the important people in my life, because without them life just is not as grand. I'm thankful for old friends, who can read me well, and don't have to ask what I want. I'm thankful for new friends who are learning me, and I them, and hope for many years together. I'm not going to name specific people, but you know who you are. I'm thankful for my family, for all that they do and say. Although there are many things in life that are not the ideal of what I want, I am thankful for what I do have.

What Satin is Thinking

I'm not this cutsey with my cat, but I'm sure she is thinking this when I'm talking to her. Ha!

Moving on...Moving out...Moving up

It's strange for me right now. Although I have come to a point where the people in my life that I thought would be more than friends, are now going to be just friends. I hope that they become good friends, and not just someone who barely passes by in my life. I'm not sad or upset. I almost feel more assured. I feel confidence. For the first time in awhile, I know the who I want in my life. I know what I need in someone else for me to be happy. I've never felt that feeling before. It's strange, but good.