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It's crazy to think that I'm so close to graduating. I've been taking college courses since I was 14 and now it's starting to wind down. Have I learned enough in my time here? Have I taken advantage of every opportunity that was given me? It's a little scary to think that in such a short amount of time I will be 'on my own' and expected to just run with it.
I'll hardly be underprepared. Temple (read: Dr. Trayes) has been bootcamp for photojournalists. I'm exhausted. I hardly sleep. I don't go out. But my photography has improved, as has my ability to get the shot no matter what, to tell the story, to accomplish what I thought was impossible. I've learned a lot about what I'm capable of.
I'm grateful for the experience. I'm glad to know that I can work hard and achieve something difficult. But I know that this isn't what I want for my life. I love photography, I love the people I photograph, I love getting the story. And there was a time when I would thrive off of the adrenaline. These days, I dream about settling into a little home in the mountains with my husband and family and opening a cafe. I dream about photographing my kids as they grow and learn things. I want to document pregnancy and birth - I want to pursue the things I care about. I am worn out - I don't care about breaking news the way I do about family.
I'm homesick for something I've never known. I'm longing for a place I've never really been. I'm proud to know that I can work as hard as I have... but all I want is for life to slow down.
On Saturday, Nathaniel and I headed down to the Schuylkill River between Chestnut and Market to see the art display by Meejin Yoon. I wasn't sure, at first, what I'd think of the ninety glowing spheres in the river - they seemed like kind of a strange project and I didn't really 'get it'.
Arriving at the river, however, my mind was instantly changed. There was something so beautiful and serene about the lights in the water. A row of matching seats activated the changing lights every time someone sat in them.
It was honestly one of the prettiest things I've seen in a long time.
The video is kind of tiny and hard to see here, but you can check out a larger version here.
On Friday, Nathaniel and I visited his old high school to photograph the homecoming game. It was such a throwback in time to see all these teenage kids hanging out by the field on the weekend. There was some really awesome team energy going on - all in all a great time!
To view more photos from the game, click here!
