So since the last post, I have accomplished 2 of 32 goals. I'm a bit behind, but I have not forgotten.
Goal No. 1: Smile!
I finished my first round of photography classes. I have wanted to take photography classes ever since college, but UGA did not let me in to its photojournalism classes. (Rude.) So, I signed up for them 10 years later. I took it at The Showcase School in Atlanta - it's amazing. I not only learned how to use my fancy-pants camera, but I took a couple of decent shots, too. I was lucky enough to get to know T.L. Pixley, who is quite a fantastic professional photographer. She has been published in all sorts of fun places, including the New York Times. Here is her website. http://www.tlpixley.com/
Below is my favorite from the class. I took it at our fieldtrip to the historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, looking into a rather nice mausoluem. I found it to be very peaceful and uplifting
For those of you not native or familiar with the Oakland Cemetery, it is where Margaret Mitchell, Maynard Jackson (Atlanta's first African-American mayor), and the golf legend Bobby Jones, amongst other notable residents, are buried. More to follow when a certain labrador retriever is not butting my legs to play with his toy.
Goal No. 2 - a bit bizarre
My 32 goals for Year 32 pushed me to complete Goal #2. I have loved Wheel of Fortune since I was very young. I know, it's nerdy. But surprise - I am, too!
So Wheel of Fortune (or WoF) is looking for people to audition in Atlanta. I was super excited, until I saw we had to submit a video. So, after 2 (or 4) beers, I had my lovely and fantastic husband film my video. I was quite impressed, and a bit surprised, about how much he got into the "production" side of things. After 5 takes, we found one that was suitable for the likes of Pat and Vanna. Unfortunately, I am having technical difficulties, so I must ask my law firm's IT department for assistance in the morning. Somehow, my non-existent Southern accent made its appearance for the WoF recruiters. We shall see if they like it.
So, keep your fingers crossed that I will be chosen to audition for WoF! And then we can have a poll about whether to spin or buy a vowel .... how fun would it be if I got to spin that wheel and elbow out other nerds for a chance at the Bonus Round?
