Today is one of those rare days when I feel like actually blogging, thanks to this photo I took yesterday. I recently purchased a Canon 5D Mark II (with a loan from the generous bank of Dad), and one of the first people I contacted was Tommy. We went through the video program at Moody at the same time, and we worked on many of our projects together. Trying to learn and grow in a place that didn't really value creativity, specifically the video kind, was discouraging and gave the students permission to coast through. Thankfully, I had Tommy to learn from, to try to impress, to teach, and to play with! We made videos for the school's annual conference, we stood up for each other's work when peers and teachers didn't get it (actually, that was mostly just him - THANK you!), and we documented such momentous occasions as Earth Hour and the discovery of Blue Screen, Blue! Even now, out of Moody and trying to find where our talents lead next, we meet in Michigan City every so often. I find the same refreshing encouragement all over again on those visits, and I hope he does as well. Yesterday, we ran around Michigan City with my new camera and lens and drooled over how awesome they are. This is one of my favorite photos, because if you look closely enough at his glasses, you can see he's also framing me as well. It just feels like a really good representation of the encouragement and help he's given me these past few years - I'm so thankful for your friendship, Tommy! Now, we need to get you one of these.
