the dailypic 4748 yr13 365 #4748

Today is the last dailypic of year 13. Number 4748 overall, with number 1 starting on October 1, 2009. This one snuck up, even though every night I post a photo with two numbers, one being the count up to the entire year and the other being the total since day one. Somehow, this year’s finale just got here. I never saw it coming. Usually, it is a representation of the number, but that stressed me out this evening since I am far too busy to be creative for that sole purpose, so this is the shot: a pen, a notepad, and four digits. Friday night, three hours before my birthday, this is my life. Sitting in front of three screens, a disorganized desk, paperwork waiting to be done, edits needing to be done, and lists of people I need to reach out to, my life has been very different since year 13 started. My job status has gone from working a corporate job that was not healthy for me with a side job of photography that kept me sane – to being a full-time, self-employed photographer and honestly happier than ever. The photo business is busier than ever, which I was never nervous about. I knew it had another gear or two when needed. It is challenging because I am in the busiest part of my busiest season. It is overwhelming at times. There is stress, pressure on me, placed by me, to grow, and with growth comes growing pains.

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