Interconnected.

It is a somewhat unclear aspect of living... the way we relate to those around us and the way they relate to us and others. We are elements of energy that reflect and channel the energy of those closest to us in every possible direction. And never is the 'golden rule' more applicable and affective than it is in this way. Simply put, we are all working for each other in just about every important way whether we realize it or not. Learning that lesson is never an easy thing.

Earning the recognition to move forward.

I really enjoy working with the seasoned professionals I am surrounded with at my job. Gaining a bit of the insight they have is exceptionally invaluable. It is both encouraging and a bit of a trial when I consider how far behind I can feel despite how confident I am in my relative abilities. Some of my success will only come because of my associations, which can seem somewhat frustrating, but much of that is contingent on how I am able to show my worth through my skills so that seems more acceptable and appreciated than first glance would suggest.(that last sentence confused me a bit when writing it... sorry, if it doesn't accurately state my thoughts. ha)

Getting to do the things I enjoy.

I am quite thankful for my position as a Media Manager, for all the many challenges and opportunities to learn that come along with it. I am even more thankful when it allows me the opportunity to do a little of what I really want to do, though, which is operating a camera. It really is just something different than most other things in life for me. A delightfully harmonious blend of the technical and artistic.

Getting things lined up just the right way.

Which is especially difficult to do most of the time since a multitude of schedules are basically impossible to juggle. But, sometimes when the odds don't actually come into play, the good things can find a way to happen and the schedules somewhat magically align in just the way I was hoping for. Serendipity, to some... dang awesome, to me!

Learning a new place and people.

I really enjoy seeing something I haven't seen before. Whether it's environmental, social, intellectual or otherwise, I seem to enjoy pretty much everything that's new to me. Which makes all this travel that much more enjoyable. Even when I go to someplace that is kind of like somewhere I have been before it still seems new and interesting to me. Every inch of this planet is somewhere different and I guess I'm thankful that I get to enjoy the differences even if they are subtle.

Back in So-Cal.

And the weather actually isn't quite as nice as it was in Washington when I left... weird. But it's still pretty good, so no complaints there. I think we have a pretty solid crew for this shoot so I am looking forward to seeing how it all goes. Every shoot is a new adventure and a new opportunity to learn something new!(probably too many 'new' words in that last sentence)

Disc golf catharsis.

Especially when I get to do it with my buddies. The weather couldn't have been better. The conversation was fun. The athletic component, while not very taxing, was still quite nice. And all at the meager cost of a gallon or so of gas and a few hours time. If I could enjoy such a thing with any regularity I would consider myself quite lucky... which is what I consider myself for even having the privilege of enjoying today alone.