The Deal(io).

So I'm trying out this whole internet integration thing as a way, I suppose, to drum up some writing gigs and (possibly) some photog gigs -- if my photography progresses. I've been picking up the camera a lot lately while the bf's gone and it's been fun exploring San Francisco and shooting the tiny, random, and beautiful things I find. Currently, I have my first roll of film at the the photo place and I am curious to see how my consciously photographed photos turned out. By "consciously" I mean that I actually paid attention to framing, composition, colors, aperture, sunlight, film speed, etc as opposed to leaving everything automatic and digital. I am trying to develop (haha! lame joke) my skills for later translation into my films and writing.

One opportunity has recently rolled in my e-mail box that I'm hoping to take advantage of soon enough. And, surprise surprise! this job does not take place on the internet. It is an opportunity to start writing for a local paper to get some experience. Unfortunately, the whole applying for an internship thing hasn't been working out too hot, but I suppose this could be the same type of thing. I'm excited for the meeting next week and can't wait to get cracking. In the meantime, I have to continue writing for Gridskipper again and see if I can up my posts to three (maybe four) a week. Okay, probably three. Or, two. At least two.

Well, shit. I know I have to guarantee at least one post. Augh. Note to self: must aim for three. Or four. Gah!

Right now, however, I'm just trying to take enough pictures to make the blogging thing interesting. Instead of stealing (ahem, borrowing and crediting) all of my pics from other Flickr users I'm hoping to take all the pictures on my own and see my progress. We'll see how this goes. Maybe I'll start taking photos for my Gridskipper posts. The possibilities are endless. This integration thing is awesome (despite my earlier resistance).