Soar

I took a leap tonight and submitted an application for the Soar! photography scholarship program. I can't believe I just submitted a video of myself talking about, um, myself. It was something that is really out of my comfort zone. I don't like my voice, how much I blink, and the nervous tangents I went on, but it's over now. I clicked that "send" button and now it's out of my hands.

I am one of a couple hundred applicants. I watched their videos and they inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and pull that same dream a little closer. 2010 is going to be the year I buy my first DSLR camera. Even if it's used, I'm getting one. I've been shopping, asking advice from professional photographers who are friends and some who are complete strangers. I follow photography blogs, read as many tips as I can, then keep on putting my pennies away. It's an expensive business (let alone, hobby) to break into.

I hope by the time my birthday rolls around in August (if I'm not awarded the scholarship package), I'll have my first DSLR camera. I wish it were sooner, but you can't rush that kind of investment. Monetarily or emotionally.

7 comments:

D said...

Awesome! Way to live your dreams! You definitely have a good eye for photos!

Robin said...

Good for you! Best of luck.

Anissa said...

I'm happy for you! Glad you were able to step out of that comfort zone. I will pray you get that scholarship!

RC - Rambling Along... said...

Wishing you lots of luck! (I don't know about this scholarship, but it sounds wonderful!)

Katie said...

Wonderful news, Gina! Way to believe in yourself! It's hard to put yourself out there. I hope you get that scholarship!

Yvonne said...

That is FANTASTIC. Way to go. Good luck with the scholarship application.

Preds Girl said...

Hey...what's the sitch? Did you hear anything?