Sniffling in the New Year
Yep, it’s 2008. Okay, folks, that’s all there is to see. Let’s all go home.
Okay, not quite. I haven’t managed to make any new year’s resolutions goals yet. But one thing I have decided on doing is one of those Project 365 things. Yes, I am going to try to take a picture every day this year. Now, if I was really smart I would’ve done it last year or put it off until next year. Because this year is a Leap Year, thus, Project 366. Dang it.
I have decided to take on this endeavor for two reasons:
- I want to learn how to take better pictures and they say that practice is a good method of learning. (We’ll see.)
- I want to use my camera more. I got it for my birthday last April, and I’ve used it quite a bit, and I love it. But I haven’t taken advantage of it like I could’ve, so I figure this goal should get me moving.
And so, yesterday I began my foray into Project 365 366. I took some photos of the ornaments hanging precariously on my Christmas tree. Yes, that’s right. I still have my tree…in the house. And, yes, that’s right, I am waiting for it to spontaneously combust right before my eyes. And since I’ll always have my camera with me because of this project, I will be able to capture the idyllic scene for all posterity. Yes, that’s the way I envision it.
Today, for my second photograph, I took pictures of my pharmacy bill for $142. No, I did not forget a decimal. I have a sinus infection. I’m not sure this is a better scenario than the first diagnosis I got of strep throat. My New Year’s celebrations included a little wine, a little cheese, a few large white spots on my tonsils. Good times like that. I had to call around to four (!!) doctors before I could find one who could see me today. Geez. Four!! So I finally got seen by a doctor, was prescribed some lovely pills, and begrudgingly paid through the nose. And I haven’t even seen yet how much the doctor visit is going to cost. (Do any of these pills knock me out cold? Oh, yes? I’ll take two, please.) I cannot wait until my regular health insurance kicks in in April. Darn this short-term medical insurance.
Now you’re probably thinking that this entry would be nicely spruced up if you could see aforementioned pictures of drooping ornaments and ghastly drug bills. Well, Project 365 is only to take a picture every day. Not get it onto your computer. That is next year’s goal. Gotta leave something for 2009. Man, where are your standards.