First You're Up, Then You're Down

I learned about Maslow's Theory of the Hierarchy of Needs in grade school, maybe Junior High. Here in the United States, we don't give this a lot of thought and most of us live in the upper pyramids. We take for granted food, water, shelter. When I was in the fight for my life, I was deeply cognizant of the fact that I was now living in the bottom of the pyramid.

I had just bought my bug and I could care less about it. The new camera and lens that went with it seemed such a waste. Every set back takes me back to that feeling. Today was one of those days. 

After feeling so strong yesterday, I struggled through most of the day. Not until this evening did I finally venture out. 

My heart wasn't into it, but I made myself head out.

It's the thing I hate the most about feeling this way...the loss of creativity. 

I want it back. One day. One day.

On the Road Again

I was nervous about traveling this time around. 

I would be alone and with my back hurting the way it did, I wasn't sure if I could do it.

But I had places to go, people to see so despite my misgivings, I booked my flights and left the rest up to God.

Sometime over the weekend, prayers were answered. I started feeling stronger.

I was able to lift my bag with my laptop into the overhead. 

A nice man saw me struggling with my bag on the carousel and lifted it off for me. 

I got a room with a pretty nice view.

Overall, it was a pretty nice day.