A dam and a beach.

Today I got to shoot construction happening in a couple different interesting and very different locales. In a strange, how-it's-made sort of way I got a small peek into the process of creation and I found it all quite fascinating. The actual processes of labor were interesting in their own ways but learning a little about the people at work was also a joy. One of the dump truck drivers mentioned that he was once sent to do that type of work in a South American country for four months. I didn't even know that sort of thing could happen. Anyway, I was continually reminded of how much I enjoy what it is that I do for work. The variety and learning opportunity is so incredible. I am quite lucky, indeed!

Basically half-way through the year.

It has been a very productive year so far. It started slow, as planned, but definitely picked up and has kept me engaged for more of my time than expected. The second half of the year has a bit on the books already but certainly has a lot more of the unknown than preferred. I am optimistic I will be able to stay busy but I know I will have to dedicate more energy to selling my services... which doesn't sound fun but might not be too bad. Ha. I should be paying better attention to my footage so I can improve my demo reel.

Payments on the way.

It seems like the bulk of the money I have earned in the last couple months is just starting to roll in now and I have to say it is a nice thing to behold. I'm not broke or anything but I certainly am much closer to it than I'd prefer. I have a good chunk of preparation to make for my upcoming trip and the improved cash flow will definitely help.

Where has all the poetry gone?

There are a lot of uninspiring days in life. Even some of the fun ones that have a decent crop of positive human interaction can fall flat in the inspiration department. Maybe it's the positive human interaction that doesn't hold enough dramatic potential for that sort of thing... or maybe I'm just making up excuses. Anyway... I miss the poetry. I look forward to its return!

I need to take breaks.

But I also need to get better sleep. I also need to eat better. I need to lose some weight. I need to figure out what's going on with my knee and hip flexor. I need to drink more water. I need to adhere to my "to do" list better. I need to finish my taxes. I need to remember the things that I need more often.

The old ping pongery.

I got to play some decent ping pong today at a club in Seattle that I have not played at before. It is more of a business than a traditional club but it was a decent setup with a solid vibe and ambiance to it. I enjoyed playing enough to look forward to doing it again despite the lack of play level that I prefer. I don't know how often I'll get to go back but I hope it isn't too long from now.

The oddities of human life.

I attended a Summer Solstice Parade in Seattle today and was immediately reminded of the immense diversity of humanity. The range of the spectacle included the very mundane as well as people who were literally nude, excluding negligible bits of color or paint("bits" intended to stress the minuscule stature of the coverage.) A generally happy parade vibe exuded prevalently... wait... the word "parade" has now gained a new meaning in this context. Ha. Not sure how I didn't notice it before. Anyway... it was a fun experience. People are weird. I'm glad to be one of them.

Still staying busy.

Which is quite more than I was thinking would be the case. It is definitely a nice thing but it does make me a little sad that I will likely be turning away a decent crop of work for the month I plan to be traveling starting in about a month's time. I will be spending money like crazy while I am gone... which is fairly annoying but that's just how vacations go, I suppose. Maybe I'll try to find work along the way.

I need better sleeping patterns.

Or any sleeping patterns at all would be nice. I generally do okay(I think) but I know there is little regularity to my life patterns in general. Now, I am so tired I am basically going to end this little entry before I can get to anything interesting. Bummer.

Road rage is real.

My life has somehow been almost entirely absent of any direct road rage until today. Sure, I have probably pissed some other drivers off without knowing it, but today I was actually confronted verbally and basically cussed out as the guy sped off. I was probably in the wrong but it was still a strange experience. It was nice to be made aware that my driving style might occasionally be infuriating to others so I now I can pay better attention to it and hopefully improve. Hooray for road rage improvement inspiration! Ha.