Waterford. 2012.
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I took this photo while the other day while exploring the grounds of the old Harkness estate. The property was originally owned by an oil tycoon in the early 1900s, though now it is public property, as well as a home to an equestrian center and a camp for children with special needs.
I don’t take the time to go out, explore, and shoot too often, but afternoons like this one remind me why I enjoy photography so much. Moving forward, I think I am going to make more of an effort - by devoting a half-hour (if nothing else) a week to just shooting.
Doing things only for my personal enjoyment must be good for the soul, right?
Closet Frame, Cottage 1. Eugene O'Neill Theater Center 2011.
So, graduation happened. In some ways it felt a bit like graduating from Kindergarten or the 8th grade - momentous and important, in its own way, but really just signaling the massive amount of work yet to do (that masters and doctorate won’t really earn themselves, you know.
To my surprise, I...
Jess took this of me, soon after crossing the finish line of Dublin Half-Marathon. I ran the length in the middle of July, back in Connecticut. It was a sunny 85 there, and flat. Today it was hilly, raining, and quite windy. I had that fleece on sooner than you could say “Ireland” after I left the finishers chute.
My chip time was 1:57, and my finish time was 1:57:23, giving me an overall rank of 3204 out of about 8500.
I should have, um, trained for this more than the 6 mile run I did on Wednesday (“Oh, I have to run 13 miles on Saturday, perhaps I should do more than a 5k.”). With this in mind, I’m pretty happy with how I finished. I had made friends with two women - one from Germany and the other from Canada - while we were waiting for our wave to begin. Sadly, I’ve completely forgotten their numbers and can’t check their times, but they both took photos with our bibs on, so they can access my name if they input my race number. Who knows? Maybe one will drop me a line.
At any rate, the Dublin Marathon is 43 days away, and I have until October 3rd to sign up. I am not yet sure if I’m up for doubling my distance in little over a month. Perhaps a better more realistic goal is the Galway marathon in May. Ah, well - we’ll see how badly I feel tomorrow, and go from there!
Just for clarity’s sake and
to avoid confusion: I’m
only looking for friendship
at the moment
I think you’re a really cool
guy. Super smart.
Interesting. And really
funny. I’ve enjoyed
spending time with you
too, but I’m not interested
in a relationship beyond
friends.
Well I think you’re super-
smart interesting and all of
those good things. I’d
definitely enjoy hanging
out again, but I’m not sure
that I felt that romantic-
datey spark…. I guess I
always try to be upfront
about my feelings in this
way because otherwise
feelings get hurt later on.
But I’m always in the
market for great new
friends in this city
And you qualify.
I had a good time with you,
but I think we’re not a
good match.
Regarding dinner, I
appreciate the offer but,
after much though, I must
decline. I very much
enjoyed the time we spent
together and getting to
know you, but I feel that I
must pursue a different
path right now. You are a
lovely guy and I wish you
all the best. I’m sorry.
Phone died as I was
walking home, sorry. I had
a great time with you as
well and feel we have a lot
in common. I guess I
wasn’t feeling things
romantically,
however, as trite as that
sounds. I hope to keep in
touch, though, as I really
do enjoy your company
and conversation
Sorry I’ve been
flakey since our date.
Wasn’t a matter of not being
interested. You’re
handsome and I enjoyed
your company. I just
don’t wanna make
someone a rebound like I
was. Although I prolly should
have realized that earlier.
Sorry for that.
A part of me is still madly
in love with you.
