Stranger Things Could Happen

So, some of you may know that before last week, I had a full time job. A well paying job. One that I obviously did not enjoy. I was often reminded that money doesn't equal happiness. My bosses knew that I had better plans with my life, and the same with my coworkers. They always told me to pursue my dreams, and my passions. They knew I was a photographer. I worked there for almost a year, just about 20 days short of a year actually. It was hard, not because the work was difficult, but because the job bled into my personal life. I would go home, and stay at home. Never wanting to do anything for the rest of the day. It was bad, especially getting off work at 5pm. The last few months, I skipped lunch so I could get off work at 4pm. But things change.

After last week, I got laid off. I was more expecting it, so I had prepared by not making any major purchases for the last few months. I started putting more money into my loans than into entertainment. My life ha s changed a lot since getting laid off. Besides getting my loans all paid off on Friday, I finally have time to breathe! I have been hanging out with friends and family more, and being available to those people who need me. I have also been available for more photo shoots, especially for those that bring in some income. I am very excited to be available to those around me, and especially to spend more time toward my photography without forfeiting time away from my friends. I have seriously been busier being unemployed than I had ever been employed at my last job. I love it. I absolutely enjoy being busy with stuff that I enjoy. I hope that I can keep this tradition of bringing the income to my bank account, or at least find a part time job to cover the basis.

So, it has been a very interesting two weeks. Going from working full time to essentially a hard working professional photographer. It has been interesting, and i still have a lot to work out before photography is my full time job. But i feel i am on the right track. I am very excited for everything that is going on. This summer, I will be working at Camp Harlow, and still trying to keep my photography career going on the side. It will keep me extremely busy.

I am ready for it.

PS: Don't forget to buy my photo book, Streets of Eugene! It's currently $5 off the original price!