Those who know me personally, know what a photo-taking freak I am. I document my life like there is no tomorrow. A close friend and I once took 7,000 photos during a 12-day trip to Thailand. Our record would be 1,200 on an overnight stay at Yosemite National Park.
There are a few probable reasons behind my photographic addiction. I have a lot of happy or funny moments and I like to share them with other people. If one day when I am old and have dimentia, I would like for these photos to be available to fill in the gaps. Mostly, I just like being able to flick through photos from years gone by and reflect on the great adventures I have had, and the wonderful people that shared the journey with me.
Now is the time to trawl through your photos.
Journey back in time,
through your treasure trove of memories.
Look deeply into the important images.
Lose yourself in them:
recall those who have made the journey with you.
Savour them.
Learn from them.
So take a quick trip (or a long one if time allows) down memory lane. Smile at the moments you've captured. Laugh at the memories you've triggered. Then share them with someone else who might enjoy them. Below is one of the random photos I just came across from December 2009.
My friend Mat and I were so far ahead of the competition in Lawn Bowls that we decided to give the others a chance to catch up. So everytime I took a turn, Mat covered my eyes and I bowled blind. When Mat bowled, he gave me a piggy back so I could cover his eyes, and he too bowled blind. Funnily enough, the photo below was of the shot that one the tournament! Makes me smile everytime I see it. I just sent a copy to Mat so that he can remember the fun we had that night!
So go down memory lane, and take a friend on the journey with you! Enjoy!
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