The cathartic manual labor.

Which might seem a bit odd but it seems to be the case with me. It sort of replaces the athletic endeavors I am not indulging in so much these days. A little bit of using my hands, brains, and braun in a sometimes creative and refreshing way. I like building things in general and manual labor just seems to fit that bill somewhat nicely. I am lucky I have the opportunity to do it in my regular work from time to time. The change of pace is also highly appreciated.

Toenail smashing.

Whenever I play basketball it seems to be one of those basically guaranteed experiences. Smashing my own toenails, that is. It has been happening for so long I can't really remember when it first started happening... maybe high school? Anyway, now I will bide my time waiting for the nail to be ready to pull off. It sounds somewhat gruesome(and sometimes it kind of is) but, hey, out with the old and in with the new I guess. I probably didn't really need the old one that much anyway.

Engagement photography.

It is one of the more enjoyable photography experiences I can think of. The stress level is low. The opportunity for creativity is high. And, if I have a positive chemistry with the couple(which is pretty much always the case), I get to humorously hang with people and try to get some natural, hopefully photogenic shots of my friends. It's a big win for everybody pretty much every time. I think I would even enjoy it with a couple I don't know simply for the challenge of meeting them and hopefully improving their days. A fun challenge, indeed!

Cracking into the edit.

One scene at a time. There are approximately 186 total scenes which comprise the entirety of the movie so there's certainly quite a bit of work yet to do. It kind of seems like it's supposed to be a sprint but I know that a sprint will not produce the quality it deserves... so, as much of the tortoise's wisdom as I can muster is certainly welcome. Steady anything is always welcome, regardless of speed.

Getting closer.

To the future... to the dream... to the freedom... to the challenges... to the intensity... to the pain... to the opportunities... to the truth... to the people I love. Life is always moving one way or another.

The friends in need.

I am always willing to help the people that I love. At least, I have always been willing to help the people that I love so far. I would like to think I can remain perfectly willing in all future endeavors of service... but that might be asking too much of myself. In any case, I really enjoy service and especially to those I am closest too. I consider it a blessing to even have the opportunity.

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.