I think that humility is needed in an adventure like this. After all, there simply is not enough time in a day to do everything. Additionally, this is an adventure in learning about myself and interestingly, I've learned that there are some desires that I thought I had that actually aren't that important to me.
Such is the case with a photography class. I love pictures, and I love that I am borrowing a digital camera right now (thanks Mark!). I also love what picture software like photoshop can do to create an image the expresses an idea in a way that a painting could not. The picture on this post is a gift I made (with a little help from Sara and Erica!) for Mark for his birthday. It was his idea, a reflection on a medical trip he took to Honduras. I am really pleased with how it turned out!
And so my itch for an introduction to photography and editing has been scratched. And when it comes down to it, I have realized that I don't really care about appetures or lenses that much. I just want to get an idea, a dream, a picture, or some piece of beauty saved for later consideration. Of course, I admire those people who do care, and they are probably much more able to skillfully capture moments and ideas than I am. But my amateur skill level is fine for my taste for now.
And so another goal bites the dust in my journey of self-discovery and goal-making.
In other news, I am signed up for a marathon for November. This is good for two reasons: 1) I am much more consistent in running now than I would be. I'm motivated to train now so I don't pass out then; and 2) it will probably be the first goal I actually (hopefully) finish!! Yay!!
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