1...2...3... BREAK!

Question: When you answer the phone, do answer with the common "Hello?"  I have assumed that all people with phones of any kind have the now standard caller ID feature.  If you know the person calling you...do you still need to answer as if you have no idea who the person is?  Maybe you are inquiring as to why they may be calling?  In my opinion, "Hello" initiates a part of a conversation that in many cases can be avoided and unnecessary.  With "Hello" comes "How are you?" and the common and generally never true "good."  Then a brief overview of recent things that may have happened to either person, but have no real importance.  May I suggest or recommend a more friendly or personable greeting.  One that says, I know who you are, I have been looking forward to this phone call and I do not want to waste one minute hearing about how you are "good" and telling you that that is "good" and that I am "good" as well.  I would even say a greeting of "Hey!" would achieve such response.  I don't know.  Just a recent thought...

Main reason for post...

This is my first Christmas Break from a school when I am actually (kind of) part of the staff instead of a student.  As a student, it was just time off.  Time to hang with buddies ALL day instead of like cell phones, on nights and weekends.  Now, I see it as a much needed period to recharge batteries.  Both time away from students as well as co-workers.

Another random thought...

Nightly news needs to be more SportsCenter-ish.  News spends so much time on terrible stories that make you sick to your stomach that it could be said they are actually promoting the wrongfull actions.  But if the news would let the public know its going on and then move on to the next story, I feel as though the morale and general mood of the public would improve.

Back to the Break...

I know what your thinking.  Who are the co-workers you need a break from?  Me?  No, not you, relax.  I actually feel supported both as a student and as an intern at my site.  However, time away can give new perspective and can build stronger bonds between people.  I appreciate all the personalities and how well they all work together as one staff in support of one purpose.  To any of my fellow Bulldog's reading this, have a wonderful break and really try to break your life.  At least for a day, just rest.  You owe it to yourself.  You are doing a wonderful job and deserve much praise and respect.  I will see you in a few weeks!

Study update...

Still working on it.  Remember I did My Fall and I have been working on Selflessness for a while.  It has been slow, but it is still "in the mail."

Thats it for now.  Maybe I'll have another before my break is done.  Later.

HELLO?

Its just a saying...

OK, this will be short, but I have to say it.  I have come across this saying multiple times in the past few days/ weeks and it bothered me from the very beginning.  There are mutiple "just saying" out there, but one in particular.

"FML"

For those who do not know, it stands for F**k My Life.

This is very concerning to me.  This says to me that you need to see a professional.  You are either depressed or slipping on a slope that will lead to it.  It is not something to be taken lightly.  To me it is a threat to ones self and someone needs to step in.

Especially this time of year when we need to think about what we are thankful for.  For some people, this will be the 6-figure job, nice house and good family.  For some, this is having a job because living on government aid is unacceptable.  For some, it just means having clothes on their back.

Tell me you have NOTHING to be thankful for and I will give you a list of at least 10 things. 

NO LIFE IS WORTH ENDING.  If you truelly feel this "FML" saying, please find someone to talk to.  You are entitled to your feelings and NO ONE can take them away, but what how you act on those feelings is where people can help.

I hope you are able to take a few moments during this weekend to think about the things to be thankful.  And be careful of what you say and where you say it.  Someone is always watching and someone ALWAYS cares.

Will

My Fall

Helllllo!
I know you have been waiting.  And waiting.  AND waiting.  Just kidding.  I do have a collection together that gives you an idea on how I see my favorite season.  I love to get outside during the fall and see all the colors and wildlife.  From the brillant colors all the way to the almost dull colors leading into winter.  All the animals getting ready for the cold winter days.  It truelly is pure beauty.  When else do we have the chance to literally watch God's brush strokes?

Its funny how I am gaining a whole new appreciation for everything as I get to re-experience it with my son.  I have to thank him for those small reminders.

Hopefully you enjoy these and get a sense of what I see when Fall comes and how I see it through my view finder.  Its been fun doing this little project and look forward to a winter project?  If you have any questions please ask here or on facebook.  I'll be posting there as well.  Thank you,  Will

My Fall

Hello.  How are you?

So, I've got a couple "projects" I'm working on.  They are both going to be through the viewfinder of my camera.  One will be easier than another, but both hopefully cool. 

1.  "My Fall"  Scenery pics I take that lets you see what fall is like for me.  How I see my favorite season.  I might need to do a couple road trips to get the pics I want, but we will see.  I'll post when I am satisfied with what I have or when winter comes!

2. "Selflessness"  This is the tough one.  Can you capture selflessness in a picture?  What is selflessness?  This one might take a while.  I am still in early stages of trying to establish a working definition of what selflessness is.  It has many sides and I would prefer to explore all of them before I try to capture it on film.  It could end up being a very personal definition which would be evident in the pictures that come out.  It could also be a more generalized definition.  We will see.

I am excited about both of these projects as I have never done this before and I will be pushing my photography skills a little.  We will see.  I am my worst critic so I'll probably say they are terrible or just ok. 

See ya.  Stay tuned for the Project Pics.

~Will