Well, I'm back on DA after being gone for quite a while.

I plan on being active on here, for once. I just baught a new camera, a Canon Powershot; my first digital. I'm liking the ability to take as many photos as I want in one go (I got a 2gb card so this would be true), and especially to see if I boff up a shot by viewing a preview - complete with histogram and photo information. I'm busy lately, what with a new job (programmer/UI designer) and all (Army NG, highschool). The problem with this, along with a lack of free time (arguably a good thing, free time is usually boring), is that I don't have much time to do photography. I'm going to hike table rock this weekend though, which should give me a good opportunity for nature shots, and maybe some valley shots if the humidity is low enough and I can find a piece to my tripod. Other than that, I'll likely be sticking to indoor still-lifes and such. I've been especially happy with the 1/3000 shutter speed on this camera, which lets me take some interesting shots of movement, especially of water, smoke, and fire.

It just sank in that I'm taking eight classes at school and I'm only getting one credit for this entire year, which I find... interesting, especially when coupled with the fact that I've learned more this year than any other year in my school career. Evidently our system would rather reward for patience with inadequate and useless classes than for actual learning. I think the system would be much more effecient if they used the career interests of the student (known as a CAM focus area) to determine the required courses. I want to specialize in foreign linguistics and international affairs, but the only class that I'm getting credit for - despite my classes in German, Spanish, French, and as a Spanish aide being related to my career goals - is English. I could drop every class but English this entire year, and the only effect that is would have on my graduation would be any balancing that the grades in these classes has on my GPA (which, I admit, needs all the balancing it can get to oppose my freshmen year).

Also, as far as the 'lonely' label on my mood, it's been an overwhelming feeling lately. There's a girl I like, but I've always been oblivious to any kind of flirtation, so I have no idea if she likes me back. I did ask her out, to which she said yes, but later had to call a rain check because she had something previously scheduled; we haven't really talked since, and I've had the impression she's more interesting in someone else.

In all honesty, I don't see much point in a footer. I'm not writing an essay, so there's no need for a formal conclusion. I guess I'll just do what the formulaic writing we learn dictates: that I repeat my introduction with a bit of difference. Here goes:

I hope I enjoy my return to DA, after being gone for so long.