On May 18, 2011, my Canon Rebel T2i (refurb) arrived to my office.  I was doing the happy feet dance and was trying my hardest not to run around the office screaming.

I’ve been wanting a digital slr since 2004.  Yes, I have waited patiently for that long.  It makes me happy.

First shot:

When the world has gone upside down, and shit is about to hit the fan. My emotions are set aside, and my focus and determination to resolve the situation has taken over.  No tears are shed, no curses are sworn.  My one goal, and my one thought is to move forward and leave no regrets.  Every decision that is made by me, I fully accept the consequences…good and bad.

Where did this inner strength come from?  A culmination of overcoming obstacles and a change in attitude.  At some point in my life, I got sick and tired of everything. Tired of running away, tired of being emotional, and tired of being weak.

Once the situation has been resolved, I decompress.  I left my emotions back in…and I feel. And damn does it hurt.

Alive and well.  Knocking things off my list.  I have another little and my cousin has joined my sorority.  Happy and surprised. Damn, 9 years.

It’s time to step away, and cut off some strings.  Focusing more on myself.  I can’t help but selfish but it’s due time.

Bring it!  I’m joining my gym’s competition in the Biggest Winner (similar to Biggest Loser).  I think it’s time to get my butt into gear.

Professional development – still on the backburner but is slowly coming into focus.

If I started a camera fund, would people donate?

but just recharging my batteries.