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Time for another update.  This is turning into the best year I've had in a long time. The great temp job I had is becoming a permanent job as of Monday.  As one of my friends put it, it's nice to know someone is still hiring.  I just got very lucky that some people moved to other departments an left space for me to transition into. I've also met a wonderful amazing girl who makes me happier than I've been in a long time.  She has helped to renew my spirit and inspired me to start shooting more.  I had been in a lull and not posting much.  Its pretty amazing what can happen when two people open their hearts to one another. As always I want

As some may remember, last July I left my job to take some time off.  I wasn't happy where I was at at and had just moved to the Bay area a few months earlier.  Basically just needed to take some time for myself, get to know the city better and learn more about photography. Well it was fun, but the savings are running low and time has come to get back to work.  It was a bit scary the last couple months with the poor economy and lack of prospects.  Stress over the idea of running out of money was really sapping my creativity and motivation to photograph.  Thankfully I have found a position and start Monday.  I'm excited to go back to work. So