Day 20: Perceptions of Change

What an odd day.  Our school was buzzing with anxiety about changes.  I am excited about change when it is something that I have some control over.  My move was not bad compared to some of my colleagues, but I still hope for a greater change in the end.  


Fortunately we were able to go home early because of the snow.  Normally I don't mind staying at home on a Friday night, but it doesn't seem as fun when it isn't as much of a choice.  Today's photo shows the glimpse of color in a snowy landscape.


I decided I'd go through some old pictures to see if there were any I'd like to add to my official collection.  I haven't gone through many yet, but I found a few that seem to be more appealing to me now than they were when I took them.  I'm feeling weird and kind of off today, so it is nice to turn to something a little more distracting.  Here are a few that I've worked on this afternoon.

Day 18: Wednesday Night

I left for class a little early tonight so that I could drive through downtown to get my picture.  It is a Wednesday night, so nothing special.  I saw a man getting his haircut and I wondered what others were doing on their Wednesday night.  I am sure many are at home watching TV or relaxing for the evening.  The weather does not invite people to come out, so I'm sure many spent the evening inside.  

I think sometimes we view weekdays as lesser days than weekends.  I know that I am guilty of this.  It is a school night and I can't go out and do anything.  I don't even like going to the grocery store on a weeknight.  I'd like to change this mentality and try to enjoy any day of the week.  

Day 16: Black and White

Today started out nicely with the sun shining and the birds singing.  It appears that they are confused because I saw a group of robins perched in a tree.  It is a big day when I see the first robin of the season, but I'm afraid they might be mistaken about the start of spring; the groundhog hasn't even made his prediction yet.

I took a stroll on the riverwalk in Naperville.  I found a heart someone made in the snow.  It seems people are walking all over it.  I think snowy pictures are viewed best in black and white.  Any color that does remain is dull and less dramatic.  


I'm feeling a bit of cabin fever.  I'd love to go outside and walk in a t-shirt and jeans and feel the sun warm my skin.  I want to see flowers emerging from buds on the trees and wake up to the song of birds.  I want to walk Kendra in the sunlit morning and see the sunlight after I come out of my grad school classes.  I hope the robins are right. 

Day 12: Snowy Day

Well, it finally came.  This winter has been pretty clean so far, but it couldn't last forever.  I always forget what a hassle snow is.  I focused carefully on my drive home and now I'm staying.  I suppose the benefit of snow is that I can use it as an excuse to stay in for the night.