Gone Fishing

The silhouette picture that you see here is me. This is my first real attempt to be a photographer. Well, now that I am doing this online journal as some sort of therapy; so, why not try photography? Writing and photography – an entire caboodle of artistic expressions that I formerly thought were only for sissies.

Well, I guess I was wrong. I do not consider myself a sissy! Now, I realized that art is an important part of existence. Automobiles, for instance, will not be commercially successful without the aesthetic aspect. People tend to buy automobiles that are appealing to them. Even in my engine customization business, I see to it that the modified engine compartment will be visually attractive.

Hmm… I think, I always had the artistic inkling in me. Now, I just want to explore more of my artistic side through this online journal and photography. Hopefully, this would work well. Now, going back to that picture that you see here, I have taken my own picture using a digital SLR camera. I have used a tripod to support the camera. Well, I think I have done well for today even though I was unable to capture any fish. Now, I am back in my log cabin. I have also taken other photographs which I intend to upload on this blog in my later posts.

Sabbatical

Business has been on a slump lately. This was basically because of my grumpy attitude. I was unable to find my focus. So, I decided to take a sabbatical from the drudgery of my everyday routine. I know I can trust Jim to manage my office affairs. I think I need at least a week of retreat to gather my senses. Although I have always been hands-on when it comes to managing my business, the emotional stress that I am now suffering make it impossible for me to concentrate at work. I am now catching up with this blog writing thing. And I think it is working well.

I am now writing this post from my log cabin. Thanks to satellite technology. My laptop is not anymore just a word processor. Later, I will go fishing. As for now I am surfing the web. It is ironic that even when I am off from my work, I am still interested in anything new about cars. I have always been passionate about cars. Only the passion for my wife has surpassed my passion for cars. I must admit that perhaps my work and other less important concerns have gotten in the way of strengthening my relationship with my wife.

I have recently realized that unlike car racing or skydiving, there are few safety gears that can be worn in this life adventure known as marriage. I could consider myself well-experienced when it comes to automobile engines but I am a total neophyte when it comes to married life. I thought marriage is supposed to be a lifetime commitment. Well, this is true as far as my parents are concerned. After my father died, my mother never got married again. I am truly puzzled on how my parents were able to keep their love and commitment for each other all those years.

To some extent, my married life can be compared to a race car without spoilers. It does not have enough down force to maintain its tire traction with the ground. It has easily skidded and rolled over when it tried to maneuver on dangerous curve.