The year is off to a busy start and I don't mind it one bit. It's the good kind of busy that keeps you movin', keeps you motivated, keeps you yearning for more... Creating this blog was one way for me to get myself back in that mode. And it worked.
Though it may be a little rusty, I got some wheels turning. Just like riding a bike, you hop right back on it and pick up where you left off. Although I realize that some may take a few tries... like painting. I paid a visit to a good friend, Jay Paul, who creates amazing artwork and whose work I have always admired. He kindly let me use his brushes, paints and workspace and I expected magic to happen instantly. But half an hour into it, I started to lose my patience and actually got a little frustrated that I wasn't able to paint the picture I had in my head. I haven't held a paintbrush over a canvas in about 10 years... I obviously was expecting too much. He told me over and over again, "You have to have patience." Thanks, Jay. I will come back and finish that painting!
I've also picked up another project that I'm actually very excited to see to fruition. I won't get to the details now but I will follow up with photos when I finally get to see the fruits of my labor. I hope it turns out the way I had pictured and planned... or at least very, very close to it. Thanks, C, for the opportunity (and your patience). For now, a few teasers of some of the things involved in this project. My living room is littered with red, pink and white...
Aside from this, I've also been planning a 2-week vacation to Europe - Rome, Greece, Germany and hopefully make it to Paris even for just a couple of days! Planning this trip has consumed me as much as what I plan on packing in my luggage, if not more. I'm not a very light packer but this, I definitely have to learn how to.
And on top of that, I've also been busy researching and reviewing my next purchase - a new DSLR to replace my Nikon. I was going back and forth between staying with Nikon or giving Canon a try. I finally bought one today and I chose to test the Canon XSi to see how I like it. These are only the first 10 shots I've taken but I'll have to make a decision soon if I like it enough to keep it or switch back to Nikon. I can not go to Europe without a good camera.
And still, that's not all... but this is all the time I have for now. I'll be back soon, I promise.
