It's been a while

 I can honestly say I completely forgot about this blog for a bit. Nothing new as this is more a spot for my thoughts, ramblings, and uninteresting life. What has happened in the last five weeks? Not much actually, a few things but nothing major. 

My appointment with the surgeon resulted in an unexpected biopsy due to skin changes, results were negative (I wasn't worried and he was just being cautious) and it is just due to radiation. I have lost twelve pounds and am feeling pretty good about that. My clothes fit better and I am down a size, maybe two depending on brand and style. 

I am feeling better physically and emotionally with all of this, it is a good place to be in. I have had some blips and am back to forcing myself to leave the house. I need to grab my camera and just go but the weather has not been cooperative or conducive to traipsing around with my camera gear. Looking ahead warmer and nicer weather is in the forecast. While I am not looking forward to the hot humid weather or summer I am excited about open windows and sunshine. 

Took some pictures in the backyard and have had fun improving my editing techniques and cropping. I broke down and bought Sharpening AI, pretty impressed with it actually but of course some photos are just beyond and dumped. Went to a coworker's wedding and was asked to bring my camera at the last minute. I stepped in as the hired photographer was late and got photos of the venue, the bride arriving, the attendants, the ceremony, and the first dance. I must say I was pretty impressed with how my photos turned out as was she. She said the one's the photographer took outside weren't great and at least she has some good ones from the day because of mine. Funny enough she asked me to photograph her wedding and I wasn't confident in my abilities and of course nervous about doing it. As it was I did some of it anyway, lol. I am still content with my birds, flowers, and the chocolate wonder.

A few of my recent photos from the backyard.  While I think of it I should create a watermark for my photos, just for fun.

I am hoping (wanting) to delve into the world of tutorials on how to use Adobe Illustrator. . . .wish me luck!