Life...

Yesterday was a crazy introduction back into "real" life.

First thing I was informed that my car did not have insurance yet for the summer...I was planning on driving it. Then I was faced with the so many cars and none to drive dilemma. When I finally got a car I went to talk to the editor of the paper. On my way I dropped Cynthia off to work and saw a fire truck. I shamelessly followed it out of town before I lost it and gave up.

Chatted about class and assignments for awhile at the paper and then stopped by the local winery for some blossomtime shots. I had promised myself last year that I would take pictures of fruit blossoms this year but then I was in Texas through peak so I am trying to make up for lost time by shooting whatever is left. Problem no CF card or battery in camera. DUH! Go to get them out of my bag and get a call from Cynthia. She had a library patron tell her that a semi truck tipped over outside of town and almost took out buildings. Jump in car and head to site. Sure enough it was just like she said. Shot a bunch of shots of the scene and clean up for the paper and interviewed the police officer in charge for a write up.

I was overjoyed to be able to use some of the concepts I learned last week. Will and Mandy would be so happy because I "got close" "talked to people" and tried for "cause and effect shots".

After shooting and driving home to upload my images I called the editor to see about a deadline. Thankfully, I didn't need to get the picture and write up turned in until this morning. Then it was off to help my aunt and uncle finish moving. My siblings had spent a lot of time helping while I was gone but we needed to make a few more van runs in order to completely empty the old house. I had trouble with the brakes while doing that so after working and eating I took it easy coming home.

Mom and Dad called to say they had bought a puppy. I was not too sure about that plan. But we all stayed up to wait for them of course. Good thing I didn't hop in the shower because I got a call saying that dad needed the van, gas, chains, and boys. To make things worse he had just picked up the station wagon from the mechanics' that morning! I ended up pulling him about 6 or 7 miles until we made it to the mechanics' where we left the wagon. Puppy is amazingly calm. Good thing!

This morning all the dogs were introduced. They like each other but have you ever tried to take a good picture of three dogs? Just for kicks what kind of puppy do you think he is? (Haley family can not answer that question)

So "real" life keeps moving and today certainly didn't slow down any. I got up and going. Laundry was begging to be caught up. Did my work for the paper and turned it in. Took the puppy to go meet Cynthia's coworkers. Picked up the house. Mixed up food for this evening. Ate lunch with Cynthia and Zech in town. Met some friends and went to Stover's to get some of those blossom pictures I am so desperate for. Dropped them off and came home. Did more food prep, cleaning, laundry, and picture/computer stuff. Had a great time with the family who came for dinner...including begging portraits from an incredible photographer. :) Maybe you shall get to see some...now I am working to unwind as my brain screams at me the many things I need/want to do with the rest of the week. I feel as though my "to do" list hasn't even been touched and yet it will just keep growing.

I must go to bed but I leave you with a picture I took today that reminds me of spring and summer. The weather was beyond gorgeous today and I enjoyed it.

~lovin' the real life