jackmcginnis

I didn't really come to SG at this time to write a blog (I was just doing one of my many, many, daily updates check of groups, other people's blogs, etc. What can I say I have an addiction) but something kind of struck me a minute ago. I'm amazed at the number of people on SG that have inspired me to do something or cheered me up when I'm down that I have never met or have maybe only talked to once.

I guess the two SG related people that instantly come to mind are Cherry and Malloreigh since between their flickrs and other personal photo based sites I got enough photo inspiration to have the courage to actually get my ass back into photography. I guess what I admire about both of their photography styles is that they both convey a sense of soul in their photos. All of their photos to me seem "real" and shot truthfully. Actually that makes no sense. Err...umm...I guess another way is put is their photos seem to be shot because they wanted to be shoot that frame. It wasn't about being cool or being the best or some other bull shit. Their photos seem "real" in that sense because each of them (in their own way since every photographers style is different) shoot photos that I can see being shot truthfully from their hearts. That make sense to anyone?

I don't know. Personally that have been a major issue that I've been trying to over come. I worry too much about what I'm shooting and if it's "good" or if I'm doing it right. I still have to tell myself to shut up and think am I shooting this the way I think is right. Of course I'm not going to get into how I got this complex since I think that's been pretty much covered by my previous entries. Plus screw that negative stuff.

Still I guess it shows that there are a lot of cool people out there?

I guess it's time for the general news part of the blog:
Umm...I'm back in the states for the weekend, to "visit my parents"/generally because I felt like a short excursion to see my cat. (I got cat kisses so yay!) Don't worry I'll definitely be back for the Gala, which I am very excited for. I even rented a tux for the event so expect to see me all snazzed up for the occasion. Still kind of wished I had a date, but maybe next year?

Mood wise I've been up and down. Still feeling lonely as hell, but I'm dealing. I don't really have any choice, do I? I really do hate the whole dating games thing. No one really seems to truly go for the hey let's just chit chat for the sake of social interaction first then see what happens next. But so is life.

Also I recently "found" a "copy" of Cold Prey, which is a Norwegian horror flick that I saw bits and pieces of way back in Janauray at the Bovine during Martini's birthday party (which was my first South East Canada Event in Toronto) and for some reason looked really good. I've been meaning to watch it but I haven't gotten a chance. So yeah, movie night at my place, maybe?

Alrighty I'm pooped so I'm going to hit the sack. Say fun SG people's.