Life
I seriously don’t know why I am not writing here more. So, so much of my dog is a part of me…my growth. I think I’ve been so caught up in trying to make a “career”, that I’m neglecting some really important stuff.
Not to say my career isn’t good, because, I really do love it, and am trying with all my heart to pursue it. I had a realization tonight, that the reason I love shooting dogs with my camera so much, is going through the images, and lingering on what it is that makes me love dogs so much. They cut through all the bullshit in life, and look right into your soul. They make your soul want to laugh and sing.
It was a good night. I had one of those random “I’m just going out to eat wherever” times, and found in my “heart neighborhood”, Hillcrest, there was an art night going on. And Councilman Todd Gloria was turning on some new lights in the middle of that ‘hood. I said hello to him, as this was the umpteenth time I’ve been to some event he’s been at. Though I’m not sure…I do think he might’ve accused me of liking to be where cameras are! Well, not guilty this time ha ha!
I’m really glad that I had the wild hair to stop off at Gossip Grill. Earlier in the day, I ran into a gal who told me she saw Borias sherd up those pro Prop 8 signs in the March For Equality. I can’t begin to explain how amazing that makes me feel, when I have those moments. Something you do that’s so spur of the moment, and that your dog takes the spirit of, and heartily joins in on…I mean, it was truly a moment to remember forever. Well, that gal was at Gossip Grill, and I was invited to come to a party at Rich’s, a nightclub across the street.
I took Borias home by bus, fed my critters, and then headed back to go have a good time. I was also really pleasantly surprised that other women I know from here and there in the hood, also knew each other. Small world. And we all reveled in how much we loved Glee !! Ah Glee! I mean…it’s just a show that gets it, right? I’ve been a Gleek all my life. Feeling like the Other. Not quite fitting in. Yet, being proud of being different, too. Knowing deep down inside, there’s something special going on.
Well, this gal I met earlier, and ended up partying the rest of the night with….is moving to NYC very soon. I told her about my Bernadette Peters experience. She’s seeing shows I am desperate to see. I think I really must take life by the reigns, and go for it. I think it’s time we see NYC. Borias is still up for adventures. Before the parade passes by, right ? (Ironically, that played on XM after I met Ms. Peters.)
It’s an odd feeling for me, people telling me they like me, that I’m great, or cool. Me ?? I still somehow think it must be the alcohol heh. But in the end, I’m grateful…that despite some serious raining on my parade, that the sun still comes out.
Which brings me back to dogs, and my heart…. no matter how you feel, or, how bad a day you’re having? Just look at some good images of dogs, you know…dogs being dogs. It’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. I’m really thankful that I have found a calling in capturing those type of images.
Because, well, dogs rule : )
