I'm not sure if I mentioned my passion for photography on here yet. Well I guess I just did! It's one of the most rewarding things I do. For someone that is a bonafide visual person, photography is the ONLY way I can truly express myself. It allows me to show you what I see, what I think and what I feel. I'm so God-damned sentimental and such little things around me can strike emotion...and most people never see them or understand them. The fact that I can RECORD those images and show you how to appreciate them is an honor to me.
Well yesterday I had a wonderful day at a photo outing with people I've never met before. It was great to take pictures and share conversation with other artists. I love my friends...don't get me wrong...but meeting all these new people are teaching me many things.
1. I love to hike. I've always wanted to it, but never knew anyone who wanted to do it regularly.
2. I love going to new places.
3. Photography has definitely become a part of who I am and NOT something I just like to do.
4. For the first time, I can be myself among strangers and don't have to worry about what they think of me. I can just be me!
Number four is probably the biggest lesson. Whenever I meet new people I instantly put on the charms. I know I tend to be the out-going one and perhaps even dominate the conversation. I've always found this need to tell people EVERYTHING about me...and right away too. Not yesterday, though. Yesterday, I was able to listen and get to know these people and learn from them. I contributed when I had an important point, but it was nice to truly be part of a conversation and have an actual EXCHANGE with others. For someone with OCD, this is really hard. My mind often wanders and I usually miss most of what people are saying.
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