Who Is This Woman?
Have you ever been abruptly awakened from a surreal dream? Just now, I found a comment from Spectrum, whom I thought had graduated, moved away, and had forgotten all about this fragile site. What a pleasant and wonderful surprise.
I have not graduated, nor have I moved away. I have been a full participant in the ‘Mother of the twins”, wife of the community guy, fundraiser for the football, basketball and two foundations. Somewhere in the past several years, I think I have lost a bit of my personal identity.
I think I have found it in part… a while back, hubby gave me his camera, (because he had to keep score at a game), and asked that I take “shots of the action”! Holy Carp! I jumped in, (dutiful wife that I am), and got a couple decent shots, (my very best one was of a member of another team, oh well).
Fast forward to now…. I fear I have a full-blown addiction to photography! I told my son that I wanted to be a photographer when I grow up. I have so many ideas, projects, and dreams twirling around in my head, I can’t wait. So I set up a “pro” account at Flickr (which means you pay for more storage, basically) and have been cruising around and have discovered yet another world of talented, brilliant, and supportive people.
I am not certain, but I think that the camera is akin to good therapy… it’s liberating, it’s a vehicle of expression, and it’s just plain fun. I just may find out who I really am if I play around with this thing long enough. For me, it is very uplifting and motivating as well since I need to learn so much, (isn’t that why I started blogging almost three years ago, David?). Trouble is, I miss my blogging buddies… we have been a little core group for so long… but, alas, I’m a slacker in that I’m off playing with the lizards, birds, and bees and not paying attention to what’s happening with the friends I miss.
I am too easily distracted and want to know who this woman really is….if you don’t mind bearing with me.. and I will do a better checking in, and try not to let so much time slip by.
I love and miss you all. FTL, jenny
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Woman, you are TALENTED. I’m so happy for you, these images are completely amazing! I’ve missed you, but I’m glad to know you’ve having so much fun! Three years? I have we really been around that long? Goodness.
You are so loved here that I can’t imagine anyone forgetting you or giving up on you… I sure miss you. I can see why you went “pro”… mucho talent. Continue to grow, Sis. I’m rooting for you. Hugs.
Oh but the effort in these pictures is SO worth it! Gorgeous! It’s funny how people from all over have come to be this close knit community, isn’t it? I will catch myself saying, “I have to blog about this!” all the time whenever something happens to me! I feel loved here, and so should you, because you are! Drop by when you can! We’ll be here waiting!
Ah, Jen, who indeed is this woman? All I know is she has given me a lot without probably even realizing how much. Take your time, do whatever your heart tells you to but just keep coming back. I need you to be around just like I need all my friends here who I have in these few years become so close to. Spectrum coming back was so unexpected and so wonderful! You are so loved by all of us, Jen and as Vron says, we will always be here waiting.
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I have always been jealous of your photography skills. I can’t remember if you have taken classes or not. It seems that you have.
As for graduation, I suppose I did have a sort of graduating experience . . . You may have provided ample info for today’s post. I am feeling the love, Jen, I am feeling the love.
Ah, the circle of women’s love… * breathing it in *
Hey Jen … yes, another one comes out of the woodwork. Yes, Peg is back too. And I missed you… all of you. These photos are just fabulous. ‘Tis true–You got skills. Hopefully, you can give me some pointers because it is looking like I am going to need them. You are so much better at this than I am. So glad you are well. Hope to hear from you soon. Frankie (Peg)
I absolutely love the last picture. I want it hanging on my wall! It’s positively mesmerizing!
Enraptured by the pictures.
What exquisite photographs, Jenny. I don’t see a different woman here, though … I just see your loving eye turned in a literal direction. You’ve always described life through this same lens … but now you are giving us the benefit of seeing exactly what you see. It’s lovely.
Beautiful.
I love David’s description of your newfound photography skills. I miss you, and hope that you come back from time to time, or at least direct me to your Flickr site!
lovely