Here’s a picture taken during an interview trip to Aberdeen, Washington, earlier this month. My travels didn’t yield a job offer, but I was able to take some photos both on and off campus while I was there. I took this one right outside my hotel room fairly early in the morning the day of the interview. (I actually went out shooting before I’d even had breakfast!)

I have had very little opportunity to spend time on photography in recent months. Well, perhaps the past two years would be a more accurate time frame: ever since I’ve been here in Portland, working a very big job and searching for another one at the same time. There’s just so little time to pursue my “art.”

I have to admit I’m hungry – more like starving – to have some time to devote this part of my life. (Well, what used to be a big part of my life.)

And, this weekend, I ended up feeling so desperate that I actually agreed to work professionally two weeks from today: shooting the graduation ceremonies (there’s more than one) at Willamette University.

This may not be the wisest move I’ve ever made, as I know I’ll be very tired out from two interviews I’m doing the previous week. And, I remember two years ago when I shot this event, it was a very, very exhausting experience. What am I thinking?!

I spent part of the day today going through my equipment, making sure that I know where everything is, and starting to pack for the job. (I’m driving to Wenatchee, Washington, next weekend for an interview, so there is little time between now and May 14th to actually prepare.)

I have to admit, though…just handling the camera equipment made me feel good. I am aching to get out there. Oh, I wish I had more time for art!