Sometimes you have to do things.

Maddie will be going away to college in about 5 years. While we are fortunate that Pete has a good job, and I haven't had to work outside of the house since I was pregnant with her, I'm sure I'll want to do something when she leaves. When I was young, I would work up to 60 hours a week at the Dairy Queen. Then after college I worked at IBM and often stayed late and I even worked quite a few Saturdays. What I'm trying to say is that I like working. I like being busy and doing things.

So, the question is, what will I do when Maddie is gone and my time is no longer spent homeschooling her. Five years seems like a long time to figure this out, but I've already been thinking about it for a few years and I'm not all that much closer to figuring it out.

Last night was the last night of my first photograpy course, and by taking over 1000 photos, I discovered a little something about what I like -- at least when it comes to photography. I love to photograph nature. 

And dead trees -- especially dead trees. And architecture.

And while I love being able to take better photography of my family... hey, look at that, a nature photo disguised as a portrait photo!

So, by taking the class, I found out a little more about myself. I'm getting closer to figuring out my future and I'm enjoying the process. I think it's time for another class!

Comments

[claudia]

Its great that you are being so thoughtful about this. It will definitely be a big change.

[Pete]

In a short time, you've already become a great photographer. You have a real gift for composition and aesthetics. In anything you want to do that includes that, I know you'll thrive.

[Rowena Philbeck]

Your doing a great job. Love the pictures!!