Just like Film.

One of the reasons I love film is because I can't see my pictures right away and the joy of developing them and seeing them later is so thrilling to me. This is something that I have struggled with digital, its so accessible. Well I solved the problem. Just hide your memory card for about 2 years,  and then watch the rediscovery of pictures you have not even gone through yet.

2 years ago I went to Fiji, and I just found this memory card. It feels just like film.

Preserved in amber.

This is one of my most cherished pictures. I know that symmetry in pictures is supposed to create tension. Our natural eye feels better when things are off balance, it feels more organic. But for some reason it always makes me feel good and peaceful. I guess the trees in this are a little off balance though. Maybe I really have not idea what I am talking about.

This is from the Yellow River in Australia. 

Last night I was sick.

Gross.

Just finished Enchantment by Orson Scoot Card. I always enjoy his relationship development.

Finishing Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier so that I can feel good about starting East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

Goodbye Rooster. Goodbye my friend.

Dear Rooster,

I remember when you were born, and you were filled with so much hope and promise. People loved your food and thrived off your atmosphere. After a long night we would lock your doors and Garith would whip up us a huge batch of something good- like Udon or delicious Dumplings and we would gorge or selves and together, talking about the night and what we could do better. Then, two years later, you weren't as busy. You had your loyal ones who would come weekly, but the honeymoon was over, and you days were numbered. It was sad, but not all good things last forever. I wont ever forget the good times there, and your delicious food (oh chocolate lava cake!).

I have missed your charm already,

Amy Jo

Blue skies are comin'

Em.