Age, Christmas & Cameras
Hard to believe nearly a year has gone by since I started having health problems. Nevertheless, we're ready to close the books on this year and enter 2010 with new beginnings. Though, I'm a little more humble (I think), a little more gray in the hair, we're progressing as though nothing happened. Speaking of which...I went to Wings Etc. yesterday with a few friends at lunch when the topic of age came up. Our waitress brings our drinks and asks,
"How old are you?"
"How old do you think I am?" I said.
I always get a kick out of watching people deliberate on their answer while they study my face.
She looks at me for a moment and says,"39?"
I'm going to assume my eyebrows raised up Spock-style. I didn't say anything yet, but I'm pretty sure I was half-smiling. Al is snickering to himself and Jeff is bubbling laughter into his water. She then tries to correct herself and says,
"43?"
I'm like, 
then I said,
"Well, I'm actually 34, just turned."
"Omg, I feel terrible..."
So, I think my goat-tee's days might be numbered in effort to make myself look a little younger I guess. I don't know...we'll see. 43? Really??
My wife and I will be traveling to Green Bay for Christmas. We'll be there for 5-6 days. I'm looking forward to being off work and spending some time with family.
On Sunday, my family pitched in for my birthday and Christmas and bought me a new camera. It's a Nikon D5000. I am like a little kid with this thing. It's freakin' awesome. It takes astounding pictures and video. It has a lot of bells and whistles that I haven't gotten to know yet, but so far it's been really easy to use. Here's a few shots I took just playing around with the focus...
I am by no means a photographer. But I love taking pictures. Sometimes they turn out good, and sometimes they don't. I hope to be posting more pictures on my Deviant site and on my personal site soon.
'Till then, I wish everyone a safe, Merry Christmas and a fantastic new year.
Age, Christmas & Cameras
Hard to believe nearly a year has gone by since I started having health problems. Nevertheless, we're ready to close the books on this year and enter 2010 with new beginnings. Though, I'm a little more humble (I think), a little more gray in the hair, we're progressing as though nothing happened. Speaking of which...I went to Wings Etc. yesterday with a few friends at lunch when the topic of age came up. Our waitress brings our drinks and asks,
"How old are you?"
"How old do you think I am?" I said.
I always get a kick out of watching people deliberate on their answer while they study my face.
She looks at me for a moment and says,"39?"
I'm going to assume my eyebrows raised up Spock-style. I didn't say anything yet, but I'm pretty sure I was half-smiling. Al is snickering to himself and Jeff is bubbling laughter into his water. She then tries to correct herself and says,
"43?"
I'm like, then I said,
"Well, I'm actually 34, just turned."
"Omg, I feel terrible..."
So, I think my goat-tee's days might be numbered in effort to make myself look a little younger I guess. I don't know...we'll see. 43? Really??
My wife and I will be traveling to Green Bay for Christmas. We'll be there for 5-6 days. I'm looking forward to being off work and spending some time with family.
On Sunday, my family pitched in for my birthday and Christmas and bought me a new camera. It's a Nikon D5000. I am like a little kid with this thing. It's freakin' awesome. It takes astounding pictures and video. It has a lot of bells and whistles that I haven't gotten to know yet, but so far it's been really easy to use. Here's a few shots I took just playing around with the focus...
I am by no means a photographer. But I love taking pictures. Sometimes they turn out good, and sometimes they don't. I hope to be posting more pictures on my Deviant site and on my personal site soon.
'Till then, I wish everyone a safe, Merry Christmas and a fantastic new year.
I am by no means a photographer. But I love taking pictures. Sometimes they turn out good, and sometimes they don't. I hope to be posting more pictures on my Deviant site and on my personal site soon.
even if you shave off the gray facial hair (there isn't that much) you would still have the gray on your head! Just kidding.....I think it looks good. Way better than the no hair look that you were rocking earlier! I can't think of a better New Year than this one coming up with you in remission! Oh wait....it does kind of make my day that she thought you were 43! I have to go and have her guess my age! 25 anyone?? Merry Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteYou don't look 43! She just said your numbers backwards that's all...At least you'll have a nice tan for a while :)
ReplyDeleteNice camera by the way!
Jonathon, I was with Dr. Artz in Chicago today. He sends his best to you and your family. I think all of us Domers are gradually making him start to like Notre Dame. Well, maybe that's an exaggeration, but we're trying!
ReplyDeleteAll the Best,
Bob Kloska