It is Phriday, 4.25.08 and it is Sunny.
I was really happy with today’s set of photos. I took my time, and shot both with the Holga and my 10-20. I’m feeling like I understand the Holga a bit better, but every time I think that I develop a roll and look at the negatives and they’re all shit or blurry. It’s still a work in progress, but it’s a worthwhile one I think. I’m really enjoying it. It’s interesting that I’m so nuts about photography now. A few years ago, I wouldn’t have even said it was an interest of mine, and I’d much rather play music and write songs, but I’ve barely touched the guitar I bought here since winter, when I had to stop playing at the station. I think I should take that up again.
I’m doing everything and anything to avoid getting all of my cleaning and preparation done. I have nothing packed, I’ve not written anything out for the backpacking trip in terms of itineraries, or hostel locations, etc. I had a long day at work, and I’m just wiped from being sick. I’m sure fucking glad that’s over.
Spoke with Jeannine as I was walking home from school, and she’s just about to leave for the airport. She’s pumped, and I’m really excited. It’s strange though, I’m a bit nervous to see her, and I’m not sure why. It happened last time she came too, and it took a while to get over it once she was here. Then again, that was after not seeing her for 6 months. It’s strange only because I’m never nervous with Jeannine, ever, but once again Japan seems to have surprised me. Perhaps I’m just concerned for her arriving safely? Maybe concerned that she’ll have a good time? I don’t know, but all I want to do is play my DS and lay out on my futon and listen to music.
It’s amazing how work drains you, especially teaching. It’s such an energy-intensive job, you know? Well… I know that you know, especially because (with both of our subject areas) you’re “on” ALL THE TIME. In Music, we don’t say “now chill out and work on your projects for 20 minutes” and I’m sure that you don’t either.
Have a stellar time with Jeannine. I’ve discovered that I’m going to have enough money to go to Japan, which is nice :)
Also, have you tackled “FFVII: Crisis Core?” It’s for PSP, but an incredible game… perhaps I’ll bring it for you.