Passions

I have a few passions in my life that keep me motivated, reduce my stress and bring out the kid in me!

My first passion is writing! I love to write (hence blogging) and have recently found some wonderful outlets to pursue this passion.
Blogging is obviously one of the ways that I can release my thoughts and enjoying writing for the pure joy it can bring.
Helium is another forum that I have found to use the written word to bring out my knowledge and release some creativity.

My second passion, though no less important or passion driven, is photography!
I love to take pictures: pictures of my kids, my friends, flowers, animals, cars, doors, it doesn't matter! Recently my beloved camera, a 35mm SLR that I got for my 16th birthday broke! I was devastated and incomplete! I love that camera! She may be old, and but she is good! My camera and I had a relationship, we knew each other inside and out and produced some wonderful memories! I had looked many times over the years for a newer sleeker more modern camera, but nothing compared to her!
Due to the fast and potent depression I was falling into from the loss of my camera, I was forced to purchase a new Camera, a digital at that! Though I was skeptical at first, I must say, I am quickly falling in love with my new camera and the places she is taking me! We are still learning about each other and still working out the kinks, but so far she has not disappointed. My old and trusty, true blue will never be forgotten, nor allowed to gather dust, but I am thankful I have the ability to capture beauty in an instant and cherish the memories I am creating with my new friend.

Passions are important to the vitality of life and I am thankful to have an outlet for both of my passions!