Week in Review: Week 161
Gonna make this a little brief. It’s Sunday night and I’m exhausted. I thought I had already started this and just had to add “sunday,” but lo and behold, there is nothing here! Good news for you, I won’t be all blah-dy blah blah.
Week in Review: GO!
Monday was blood work and weird meeting with the oncologist. He seemed very confused. I go for a CT scan this week.
Tuesday, April 2, was Autism Awareness Day so I wore blue to “Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness.”
Cool mushroom greeted me in the driveway one morning.
Spring is springing!
Crashed on the sofa early Friday night after an afternoon at the laundromat. Read for a bit listening to the rain on the window. Friday was, quite literally, glorious…knowing I had two full free days ahead, unlike last weekend.
Saturday was a lovely day…I drove through the old town on the way to pick up dinner and was rewarded with this view.
Went to a giant photography show in the city today. Can you guess what this is?
The creativity of others never ceases to amaze me. What they photograph, how they edit, what they print on…there’s like an infinite number of ways to produce an image. That’s why I love shows like this, cuz it sparks ideas or makes things you never even knew existed, possible.
I did a thing. I traded in 3 lenses and my old camera body (and a little on the credit card) in exchange for this baby. I wanted to share some of the pictures I took today, but I don’t have a cable yet (the magic of Amazon will bring it to me Tuesday). I’ve wanted this camera for a lonnnggg time. I’ll give a big shoutout to She Who Shall Remain Nameless for haggling on my behalf (I stink at that) and saving me some money. WOOT, SWSRN! WOOT!!!
And that’s a wrap! I’m off to bed…hoping this week goes as quickly as last!
Deborah Stinedurf
I’m glad that you had a relaxing weekend my friend…there’s nothing like having a couple of days entirely to yourself to do exactly what you want. Congratulations on the new camera. I love my Canon. Can’t wait to see your shots!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
bettyewp
I’ve always had Canons, this is my first full frame 🙂
And yes, the weekend was heavenly. Hope we get to the next one ASAP!!!
Sarah
Super congrats on the new camera! How exciting!! I’m considering one myself when photography $$ starts coming in later this year. I also had a totally free weekend and you’re right: glorious is the word! The weather agreed. I’m not sure what to make of a confused oncologist. I hope all is ok. Can’t wait to see what you do with that new camera!
Iris
Congrats on both the new camera and a relaxing weekend. Glad your friend could haggle for you. Confused oncologist? 🙁
Hope you have a wonderful week.
Grace & Peace,Iris
http://www.IrisOriginalsRamblings.com
Debbie from Illinois
Happy new week! Spring is on its way, it creeps very slowly where I live. We had 8 inches of snow last April. Ugh! So….what’s up with the confused oncologist? Sending good thoughts! 🤗🤗🤗
Congratulations on the new camera! ❤️📷❤️
bettyewp
Thanks, and will explain about oncologist in tomorrow’s post, so stay tuned!
jodie filogomo
Wait….you can’t just stop with that about your visit at the oncologist.
I can’t seem to find your email to ask you more. But here’s a huge hug and lots of prayers.
So why this new camera? What does it do that yours doesn’t ? Rob keeps wanting a new lens, but they are darn expensive.
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
bettyewp
Gah, didn’t realize I was leaving everyone hanging with the confused oncologist comment…maybe I’ll explain (really not much to explain) in tomorrow’s blog post just so people will see. I never know if people really come back looking for responses to their comments, or if they readers my responses to OTHER people’s comments.
The new camera is full frame, which means a larger sensor, which means it makes better use of available light and will function better in low light conditions, which always seems to be a challenge of mine. There are other things, more focus points, greater ISO range, wifi capabilities, more megapixels, etc…but it was the full frame that I’ve been coveting for years…and I finally bit the bullet and traded in most of my camera kit, even though it leaves me with only one lens, my favorite 50mm 1.8. It will be challenging shooting work events with just one fixed lens but for years I’ve been hanging onto lenses *I* barely use, other than for work events. I’ll suggest they can rent lenses or they can buy a used zoom lens for me to use at events.
What lens does Rob want?
Julia
I’m catching up with your posts. Yay for the gift from Catherine’s. May there be many more like that… Your posting on your patio is totally fine with us. Yay for walking lots. I need to start some sort of exercise now that the weather is decent. And yay for good oncologist report but boo for confused doctor. That doesn’t instill confidence. I think that picture is a squash blossom. Am I caught up yet?
bettyewp
YAY JULIA’S BACK! 🙂 I did a little rearranging and cleaning on the patio this afternoon and was going to shoot, only to discover that my wireless remote receiver cable does not fit on the new camera. So, off to Amazon I went and it should be here in a day or so and I will resume shooting. The picture was actually a cabbage leaf, so you were close. In person it was so lovely, like generous folds of fabric in a fancy dress.
Guess I’ll have to explain somewhere about confused oncologist, it’s not a big deal, usually it’s ME who’s confused! Nothing’s wrong.
Daenel T.
Yay for the new camera. It’s always exciting when you get a new toy. I use a 35mm and a 50mm lens. I’ll go weeks with one on my camera and then I’ll put the other on and swoon. LOL
Nancy
That’s a fabulous purchase! And what a view, I could stare for hours at a view like that! Have a good week!