Its been a while since my last actual post that wasn’t gloating about my vacation. And seeing as its been so long, a few things have changed and its probably time for an update.

Race Control

Standby! I certainly feel like part of the team now after a lot of hard work, and while I still have this little negative voice in my head saying it could all be snatched away from me, I love what I do, I love the people that I get to work with and the new friends I’ve made in that department.

This weekend coming is my first time in Race Control for the ITM 400 V8 Supercars in Hamilton. To say I’m nervous is a bit of an understatement. I’m extremely nervous, but I thrive on the challenge, so I’m sure I will be fine. I’m used to talking to 10 flag points and this weekend coming, I will be communicating with 23 flag points. Wow. This. Is. Huge.

Photography

Last night was camera club night. It has been a bit of a spit-spat year so far as Club night started in February and then I missed March because I was overseas, so it was nice to go back and see everyone and catch up on any and all gossip. I did really well. Surprisingly well actually.

This one here got Highly Commended. The guest judge knocked it back for too much colour and brightness but she loves the idea behind it.  And then this one:

Honours and a 2nd Place overall for Intermediate Grade. Wohoo! And then, after that success, I had some more. We got our summer projects back with the Judges comments and for a summer project that almost didn’t happen because of a 30th birthday and a crazy motorsport season came in 2nd overall in the Intermediate grade as well. I’m so stoked. I’m consistently second so far this club year. I’m really looking forward to next month now.

I’ve also found a new subject for a timelapse project, so will hopefully look at doing something about that in the not too distant future as well, and another accompanying post on how I did that. I’m also looking to make an AV presentation for Camera Club using some of the photos from my trip around California/Nevada/Arizona. Might have to take a workshop on that so that I can learn how to make the video etc for Camera Club.

Education

I’m putting this on hold for a while. I keep flip-flopping as to what I want to do. The more I think about it, the more I’d like to be able to have more time up my sleeve for photography and motorsport, because those are the things I really enjoy the most. The more I think about it the more I get a bit upset that I’ve come this far, it would be a shame to stop the fun now. Work-Fun balance. And I’m wanting to travel some more.

Travel

So, as you could probably tell from the Posterous Category here, we had an amazing time travelling around California/Nevada/Arizona and I got some amazing photos. We’re itching to go back. We said it was our trip of a lifetime. It might just be the trip of our early 30s! LOL!

Diet

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve shaken off 5kg since the start of this year. Probably from carrying around a backpack in Vegas full of Camera Equipment and walking everywhere, but I’ve kept it off and I’m feeling better for it. I’m looking forward to the next 5kg going – then I’d be at 10%. I should celebrate hitting that 10%, but I don’t know. I might think about it in 4kgs time I’ve been using Myfitnesspal.com app and website to count my calories and I bought some Sketchers Shape Ups while in California as well and time permitting I’ve been going out walking with those.

So I guess thats all from me for now. I might have something to add in a few days time. Like a summary of how I survived in the Race Control office at the Hamilton V8 Supercars.