I Cried Today

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I usually don't make video posts, but today there is an exception. Today at work, while on lunch I stumbled upon a Bon Iver song, and gave it a listen. I wasn't feeling particularly emotional, but while listening to it I started to cry. I am not sure exactly why, but thoughts started racing through my head and I had a rush of emotions that encompassed old age, love, nostalgia and gratitude.

I think it was a realization of life itself, almost a surreal moment, but in actuality the most self-aware moment I have had in years. I only hope that everyone can have this gift today, or sometime in the near future. Until next time.

Pictures in the Backyard

After taking a short jog tonight (trying to get into shape), I took out the camera and had to snap some photos. Here are a few of 35 I shot. I hope you have a great night! I will see you soon.

Pet Photo Contest

Today I learned that I am one of five finalists in Milwaukee Magazine's June Photo Contest. The theme was "pets" and I submitted "Wiggie the Wolfhound." Please click here and vote for me. Thanks!

"Wiggie" & a New Laptop

Here is a photo I took last Saturday of the biggest dog that I have ever seen. Her name is Wiggie and after some research, I found that she is an Irish Wolfhound. She was a little shy, but her owner was nice enough to let me take a few pictures. Thanks!

In other news, I have a new laptop and am using a new program to edit my photos, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4. I am just scratching the surface, but I really like it so far since its much easier to manage my photo library through this program. Plus, the pictures are turning out great! I cannot wait to travel with it and edit photos on site!