My memory is not the greatest. Not that I don’t have vivid memories – I do, because I’m such a visual person. I mean I can’t remember things chronologically. I don’t remember data. I don’t remember numbers. I am often envious of people who can.
I can ask my friend Bethany, “Hey, when did we go to that one place that one time?” And she’ll be like, “Oh, that was the second week of October in 2003. I remember it was a Tuesday because I had an exam the day before,” and so on. It baffles me every time.
I’ve had people tell me that they don’t like to have a camera with them all the time. They feel like it’s inhibiting their ability to truly connect with life. I RELY on photographs for memories. There are so many moments that would have gotten lost if it weren’t for the photos I have that remind me of them. I was just thinking about that this morning when I came across this photo of my friend Katie‘s pregnancy session. I love the look it Lili-Jo’s eyes as she’s listening for her baby sister. That baby sister has been out of the womb for months and is getting bigger every minute, but that gorgeous glint of anticipation is still in this photograph.
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Bethany - You rock. Really… I love that you’re *doing* the life that makes you come alive.
(Must admit – as a side note – the date/memory thing isn’t working so hot sometimes. Am I getting old?)
See you soon!
Joel Bock - What a cool reflection, and photo, Heather. Thanks for sharing. You can totally see what you’re talking about in the eyes of the young child. Very real. Very much life in motion.