I recently dropped my laptop which had all of my files on it. Only a few were on disc so I'm ... what's the word? Distraught? Yes. I'm pretty distraught about that. I do have my film still so when I get my new laptop on Thursday I can rescan and re-edit to the best of my abilities.

This is horrific.

In better news, I have a potential buyer for some of my works and he can set me up with a darkroom. Business would be good right now. Laptops aren't cheap.

I also just bought an allegedly mint condition 'never-used' vintage Diana from a reputable e-bay seller. We'll see how it goes but I'm excited so far. I didn't even have to pay for it. My mother loves my nature work so much she wants me to carry two cameras out each time I go - one with color and one with bl/wh so I can get the same shot with two different feels. Good job, mother.

So that's my update for the week. One laptop complete with all files gone, one buyer and one Diana camera gained. I have mixed feelings about how this adds up. Maybe having been wiped clean will give me the chance to start fresh just like with the rest of my life right now. New job, new living arrangements, new marital status, new job, new photography, new ... life? Why that'd be delightful, thank you.

I wrote an awkward little song from the poem I posted if anyone cares to give it a listen: [link]

And, as always, I want to thank you for supporting my works. Thank you thank you.