correspondence

Angie,
I purchased a box of cards without giving it a second thought simply because they had such a great pattern. the cost is justifiable if they are able to aid in preserving certain relationships or bonds.

it is sunday and raining so there is plenty of time to think, to write, to reconnect.

how is photography going now that you are doing film? i recently began a paid membership with fotocommunity after realising i no longer do photography for fun. next time that you are in atlanta, i would lie to work/shoot with you, that is if you desire and are willing.

i now see that i am distancing myself further from most everyone in my life, and am also allowing many bonds to break and connections go lost. i can not say why though, but i do feel more inspired, confident, and simply happy than ever befor.

do write to me befor i become a complete hermit in a cave some where.

jordan

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jordan,
it was nice to hear from you. i like your stationary too. i hope you are doing well and i hope you don't become a hermit in a cave. in an effort to prevent such an event, i am writing you back.

things are just fine here in the tennesseee hills. schoolwork keeps me busy, but i am ready to be done for the year. film has been interesting for me and i've enjoyed working in the darkroom and now i'm back to my digital comfort zone for the rest of the semester. i haven't been happy with any of my work for almost a year. i figured coming here to a new place would provide new inspiration and that my work would flourish, but that was not the case. i ended up frustrated and unsatisfied each time i went out to shoot. my professor told me to put down my camera and live my life and it will come back to me, so that is what i am doing. that is not to say i've quit by any means, but i'm not forcing anything right now. i'm doing it for enjoyment and trying to have fun and experiment and play once again.

i have a boyfriend now, a high school sweetheart who i was lucky enough to have come back to me. we have been dating for almost two months, and i am very happy. ironically enough his name is also jordan, not to be confused with you since you two are very different people. he is the type of guy i could see you laughing at after he left the room, but he is not too unlike the type of man i would like to marry someday, so i am very happy. the girl you knew those months ago was not the same one writing you today. she was not me. but i am much happier in general now. i feel you have played an intergral part in my journey from then to now and i am very thankful to you for that. i looked online at your recent work and i like where you are going. jade looks beautiful as usual and i'm sure you're happy that margaux is back in the area. i hope the studio has not killed your sense of creativity, JORDAN SHEPLER: OFFICIAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER. I would be willing to work with you when i am at home, but i will have to ask the other jordan first, he is quite protective of me. rightfully so, you know i'm a tough one to handle.

thanks again for writing and i will see you soon.

angie