A Great Saturday

Now that I'm taking my photography seriously, I seem to come across all kinds of things, people, events, conversations, etc. to support me in my efforts.  There are truly some great photographers out there that I'm learning from, just looking at their websites.  Amazing!  I noticed that most of them use Photoshop to perform all of their creative edits and special effects.  Looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet and invest in it myself. Couldn't hurt. 

I'm always up for trying something new.  Does that mean I'll go bungee jumping anytime soon?  Probably not, but if I was 30 I might.  They say the best way to get over a fear is to do the thing you fear the most.

Fear of heights?  Yep!  That's why the bungee jumping is out. When I was a kid, my brother would push me on the swings at our elementary school in Marysville, KS.  He would push me so high that I thought I would fall out of the swing.  I love the thrill but ultimately felt like I was losing control of my own body in that swing.  These were the old-fashioned swings with the chains and the wooden seats.  I wish I could find some swings like that now.  I'd do it all over again if only he was here.

Why is it that I can remember those days back in elementary school so vividly and don't remember what I did yesterday?  Scary, isn't it?

Had a great conversation with my cousin today.  It's always good to catch up with him.  His son is coming home from Afghanistan in a couple of weeks.  We have all prayed for his safety and that of all of our fighting men and women around the world.  We keep the prayers of thanksgiving going - gratitude to God and Guardian Angels.

Better get back to cleaning the house.  This was a nice break.  Here's today's picture.  Barely got this because  Blake hated to have his picture taken back then.  Now he's almost 14 and kinda digs it.

Blake @ Mississippi Belle's - July '08

Namaste!